Mapei has been playing a key role in the installation of wind farms thanks to the use of Mapefill 130 WT to anchor around 100 onshore turbines
Mapei, leader in the production of chemical products for the construction industry and actively involved in the most important projects around the world, has entered the wind power plant market, a crucial part of the energy sector for the production of alternative renewable energy, with the introduction of systems developed specifically for this sector, which includes ultra high performance mortars such as Mapefill 130 WT for anchoring onshore wind turbines.
Mapefill 130 WT is a high performance, plastic mortar with the capacity to flow into tight, geometrically complex spaces and to absorb dynamic loads by transferring them to foundations. It stands out in particular for its high compressive strength, high resistance to fatigue, volumetric stability and low porosity and water absorption.
Mapefill 130 WT complies with the principles defined in EN 1504-9[1] and with the minimum requirements of EN 1504-6 for anchoring applications.
Wind farms completed
Mapei has taken part in the construction of numerous wind power plants in Finland. The projects are located in various municipalities and involved the installation of almost 100 turbines requiring the supply of more than 400 tonnes of mortar. Some of the projects Mapei has been involved in have already been completed while others are nearing completion, and include:
Complete systems
Numerous other Mapei systems can be used on wind farms: from cementitious and polyurethane elastic membranes for waterproofing foundations to epoxy adhesives for structural anchor points for prefabricated elements, from low viscosity epoxy resins for sealing cracks in concrete bases to mortars for localised and more widespread repairs in concrete elements, to sealants for making elastic seals and cathodic protection for steel reinforcement in foundation structures, and so much more.
[1] Products and systems for protecting and repairing concrete structures: definitions, requirements, quality control and conformity assessment. General principles for the use of products and systems.