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Ministry of Mines and Energy Claims That 83% of the Brazilian Energy Matrix Comes from Sustainable Sources Such as Hydroelectric, Wind, Biomass – Such as Second Generation Ethanol, or E2G – Biogas and Solar.
Renewable energies are already a significant reality that positions Brazil as the third-largest country in the world in this segment, aiming to replace fossil fuels. According to data from the Ministry of Mines and Energy, sustainable options already represent 83% of the Brazilian energy matrix, with emphasis on hydroelectric, wind, biomass – such as second generation ethanol, or E2G – biogas, and solar.
According to Marcos Barbosa, CEO of Krominox, the national leader in the production of stainless steel tubes, to promote this expansion, the sector has increasingly bet on stainless steel to ensure the efficiency of its production processes.
Stainless Steel Can Be Recycled in Its Entirety: Turbines, Exhaust Fans, Solar Energy Harvesting Panels, Reservoirs, Pipelines – Especially in Biomass Plants
“Stainless steel is considered a sustainable and ecological material that can be recycled in its entirety, standing out as a cost-effective, resistant, and durable alternative, especially when we think of large projects such as those that make up the structure for energy generation. Turbines, exhaust fans, solar energy harvesting panels, reservoirs, pipelines – especially in biomass plants – are some of the structures that benefit from this material. Therefore, it is important for the steel industry to be prepared for the growing demand for these solutions,” emphasizes the executive from the company, which is the national leader in the production of stainless steel tubes.
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The Importance of Stainless Steel for the Second Generation Ethanol (E2G) Industry
Second generation ethanol (E2G), also known as bioethanol or green ethanol, leads a global market that could reach US$ 155.6 billion by 2030, according to an estimate by the consulting firm Precedence Research.
Considered an advanced biofuel produced from biomass, using residues from the production of common ethanol and sugar – such as bagasse, leaves, and sugarcane straw – its production process can lead to corrosion; therefore, having structures and tubes made of stainless steel can be one of the safest and most efficient strategies for the high performance of this industry.
In this sense, the CEO of Krominox explains that to produce second generation ethanol, processes for handling and transporting biomass, as well as treatment and processing of this raw material, which uses equipment such as reactors and heat exchangers, are necessary.
“After this stage, fermentation and distillation follow, through systems of tanks and pipelines that must avoid contamination and be easy to clean. Finally, for the storage and distribution of the already produced fuel, tubes and conservation containers must also offer safety and corrosion resistance attributes. In all these stages, stainless steel solutions stand out as the most effective and cost-efficient,” he concludes.
About Krominox
Present in the steel market for over 25 years, Krominox is one of the leading Brazilian companies specializing in the manufacture of tubes and solutions in stainless steel. With a strong presence in the sugar and alcohol sector and a leader in the pulp and paper segment, Krominox demonstrates all its expertise and quality in the production of customizable tubes, within all the different standards of diameters and lengths tailored to the specific needs of each project. The company also manufactures and supplies solutions to the automotive, food, sanitation and treatment, pharmaceutical, chemical, and petrochemical sectors, among others.
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