Cast iron channeling HYDROPAM

The excellence of ductile cast iron at the service of renewable energy HYDROPAM is a set of solutions for hydroelectric power stations that includes ductile iron pipes, fittings, joints, valves and accessories. The range has equipped 500 hydroelectric power plants in Europe. Even with high speeds and large volumes of water, the high hydraulic performance of HYDROPAM mean that the velocity of the water can be maintained without alteration. Robust, reliable and durable ductile iron fits perfectly into the time and space continuum of hydroelectric power stations that are installed for several decades. For more than 40 years and in over 15 countries, Saint-Gobain PAM has contributed to the increase in production of renewable electricity. Benefits Protection: internal lining composed of a layer of cement mortar with a smooth, regular finish that prevents head losses and subsequent hydraulic energy and financial losses in the context of hydroelectricity. The smooth internal surface also means that there is exceptional resistance to abrasion from raw water flowing at very high speeds. Resistance: external protective coating made of a metallic layer of zinc covered with a layer of pore sealer guaranteeing a high resistance to impacts during transport, processing, storage and backfilling. Economical: savings on fittings, reduction of head losses, and the most direct routes possible in mountainous regions, due to HYDROPAM's considerable angular deflection despite its large diameters.