Client Testimonials
The following projects are representative of a cross section of customers and classification of applications for Siltech 100HV.
Project Background Client Date Description Contact
Marathon Oil State of Illinois, USA
1996 Robinson Substation, 138kV, subjected to heavy dirt and dust contamination.
Jeff Whithaus +1-618-544-2121 [email protected]
Testimonial Feb 2010 The silicon coating that was applied to our high voltage insulators has performed
very well. We have experienced no issues with the coating. We de-energized our incoming services last fall for preventative maintenance activities & had the opportunity to clean the insulators for the first time. The coating still appeared to be in good shape. We are very happy with the insulator coating. P.S. We will be replacing three of our 138 KV transformer bushings this Spring/Summer. Would Silchem be available to coat these insulators prior to them being installed? Jeff Whithaus Project Engineer
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Florida Power & Light Corp State of Florida, USA
June 1997 High Voltage Testing in Florida Power & Lights Research and Evaluation Laboratory of Siltech 100HV.
Brian M. Peroni +1-561-845-4862 [email protected]
Testimonial Feb 2000 The tests were completed in June of 1997 for the purpose of determining the
effectiveness in preventing high voltage flashovers. The Siltech 100HV passed all tests and was approved for use at Florida Power & Light Company. Applications using Siltech 100HV started in December 1997 and we continue to use this product with success. Brian M. Peroni Florida Power & Light Coating Specialist NACE#4437
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Project Background
Client Date Description Contact Kansas City Power and Light State of Kansas, USA
2001 Substation, 161kV, adjacent to coal fired power plant, subject to fly ash fallout, rainfall normal. (Letter of Recommendation attached)
Bill Herington +1-816-245-3890 [email protected]
Testimonial Mar 2010 In 2001 KCP&L awarded a contract to Silchem Marketing Inc. to install their Siltech
100HV insulator coating on 161 kV bushings, insulators, coupling capacitors and lightning arresters located in the switchyard. A total of 137 insulator surfaces were coated utilizing Siltech 100HV. The Technical Services crew worked in a very professional and safe manor during the application process following all safety practices. After a period of close to 10 years since the application of the Siltech 100HV coating, the coating is performing well and as expected. We have not detected any visible signs of degradation of the coating. Siltech 100HV is approved by KCP&L for insulator coating applications. Silchem Marketing Inc. has provided us with excellent installation services and product quality. We recommend them without hesitation. Bill Herrington Manager, Substation Construction, Operation & Maintenance Kansas City Power & Light
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Client Date Description Contact South Texas Electric Coop State of Texas, USA
2003 Twelve substations with operating voltages ranging from 24.9kV to 138kV, coastal area subjected to heavy contamination from salt air, fog, and agricultural production. (Letter of Recommendation attached)
Arthur H. (Holly) Gifford +1-361-575-6491 [email protected]
Testimonial Mar 2010 Within the Gulf Coast area of South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (STEC)
operating area several substations which are subjected to heavy contamination from salt air, fog, and agricultural production. During much of the calendar year sufficient rainfall is absent to naturally remove these accumulated contaminates. In an effort to reduce the amount of resources and time required to manually wash the problematic stations STEC, in 2003 ran a trial by coating twelve of the most problematic stations using Siltech 100HV RTV silicone high voltage insulator coating. Since the application of the coating in 2003 the desired goals have been attained. There have not been any additional manual washings of these stations and contaminate caused outages have been minimized. STEC is completely satisfied with the results achieved by the application of the Siltech 100HV product and would not hesitate using in the future for similar applications. Arthur H. (Holly) Gifford Project Coordinator South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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~Kansas City_ Power &Light~
March 10, 2010
To Whom It May Concern:
Subject: Silchem Marketing Inc.The Silchem Group, Technical ServicesSiltech 1OOHV High Voltage Insulator Coating
Kansas City Power & Light (KCP&L), a subsidiary of Great Plains Energy had a section ofswitchyard at the Hawthorn power plant that was subjected to significant amounts ofcontaminates as a result of a rebuild of a coal fired unit. The switchyard section we wereconcerned with connects two 70 Mw gas fired combustion turbines to the grid.
As part of a preventative maintenance plan it was decided that the switchyard location would bean excellent site to utilize Silchem Marketing Inc's Technical Services and their Siltech 100HVRTV insulator coating product.
In 2001 KCP&L awarded a contract to Silchem Marketing Inc. to install their Siltech 100HVinsulator coating on 161 kV bushings, insulators, coupling capacitors and lightning arresterslocated in the switchyard. A total of 137 insulator surfaces were coated utilizing Siltech 100HV.The Technical Services crew worked in a very professional and safe manor during the applicationprocess following all safety practices.
After a period of close to 10 years since the application of the Siltech 1OOHV coating, the coatingis performing well and as expected. We have not detected any visible signs of degradation of thecoating.
Siltech 100HV is approved by KCP&L for insulator coating applications. Silchem Marketing Inc.has provided us with excellent installation services and product quality. We recommend themwithout hesitation.
l)Jf;t;GBill HerringtonManager, Substation Construction, Operation & MaintenanceKansas City Power & Light
Working hard for our friends and neighbors
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PO BOX 119 2849 FM 447 NURSERY, TX 77976 (361) 575-6491 FAX (361) 576-1433
March 11, 2010 To Whom It May Concern: Subject: Silchem Marketing Inc The Silchem Group, Technical Service Siltech 100HV High Voltage Insulator Coating Within the Gulf Coast area of South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc. (STEC) operating area several substations which are subjected to heavy contamination from salt air, fog, and agricultural production. During much of the calendar year sufficient rainfall is absent to naturally remove these accumulated contaminates. In an effort to reduce the amount of resources and time required to manually wash the problematic stations STEC, in 2003 ran a trial by coating twelve of the most problematic stations using Siltech 100HV RTV silicone high voltage insulator coating. The twelve stations were most exclusively comprised of 69kV, 24.9kV station post and cap & pin insulators. One of the twelve included a 138kV auto transformer and associated equipment. The insulator count breakdown by voltage was approximately; 138kV - 14, 69kV 745, and 24.9kV 1150. The steel frame work of one station was also coated to appraise the coatings effectiveness on steel with beginning signs of corrosion. Since the application of the coating in 2003 the desired goals have been attained. There have not been any additional manual washings of these stations and contaminate caused outages have been minimized. STEC is completely satisfied with the results achieved by the application of the Siltech 100HV product and would not hesitate using in the future for similar applications. Sincerely Yours, Arthur H. (Holly) Gifford Project Coordinator South Texas Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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Project Background
Client Date Description Contact International Power Global Developments, Ltd., Karachi, Pakistan
2003 Hub River Power Station, substation, 500kV, coastal area, salt fog, heavy dust and industrial, fallout. (Letter of Recommendation attached)
Iqbal Khan +9221-111221122 [email protected]
Testimonial Dec 2008 Hub River Power Station located in Pakistan operates in an extremely harsh
environment with salt laden prevailing winds, high humidity and low rainfall. Silchem Marketing Inc. provided their Siltech 100HV RTV silicone high voltage insulator coating and a crew of Service Technicians attended site to clean and apply the coating. A total of twenty four 500kv insulators were coated over a period of six days. The coating has performed exceptionally well and has not displayed any signs of tracking or degradation to date. Since the application there has also been no experience of electrical flashovers taking place. Considering the performance of the coating, we are completely satisfied with the use of Siltech 100HV product and the Services provided by Silchem Marketing Inc. Iqbal Khan Senior Electrical Engineer International Power Global Developments Ltd Hub River Power Station Pakistan
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Client Date Description Contact Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) Oman Electricity Transmission Company (OETC)
2008-2013
Multiple 132kV substations in desert locations close to coastal areas.
Oman Agent/Installer for The Silchem Group: Praveen Kumar Senior Manager -Energy RAY (Rukun AL Yakeen) International LLC +968 24600420 [email protected]
Testimonial Jun 2013 For detailed information related to projects in Oman, please contact Mr. Praveen
Kumar as listed under Contact above.
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International Power
22 December 2008
To Whom It May Concern
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Subject: Silchem Marketing Inc" USASiltech IOOHVRTV Silicone High Voltage Coating
Hub River Power Station located in Pakistan operates in an extremely harsh environment withsalt laden prevailing winds, high humidity and low rainfall. In an effort to protect the outdoorelectrical insulators with an advanced substitute to silicon grease used previously. SilchemMarketing Inc were selected in 2003 to supply their coating for the insulators in the 500kVoutdoor substation. Silchem Marketing Inc. provided their Siltech IOOHV RTV silicone highvoltage insulator coating and a crew of Service Technicians attended site to clean and apply thecoating.
A total of twenty four 500kv insulators were coated over a period of six days. The coating hasperformed exceptionally well and has not displayed any signs of tracking or degradation to date.Since the application there has also been no experience of electrical flashovers taking place.
Considering the performance of the coating, we are completely satisfied with the use of SiltechIOOHV product and the Services provided by Silchem Marketing Inc.
Sincerely yours,
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June 23, 2010 Hub River Power Plant 500kV Insulator Photo taken by Project Engineer December 2008. Siltech 100HV RTV coating installed 2003. Bottom Right: Training of Hub River personnel Silchem Group Technical Services.
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Project Background
Client Date Description Contact Lakdhanavi Limited, Colombo, Sri Lanka, a subsidiary of LTL Holdings (Pvt) Limited
2012-2013
300MW Combined Cycle Power Plant, 220kV insulators located in outdoor substation. (Letter of Recommendation attached)
For P.G.I.S. Keerthiratna, VP-Power Plant Operations: Project Engineer, Harshitha Ananda, +94 (11) 7436300, [email protected].
Testimonial See attached letter
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