Chimney Highlights

Pennguard® linings, seismic test performance

The report entitled “Pennguard® linings, seismic test performance“ describes a laboratory study into the tolerance of the Pennguard® Block Lining System for crack formation in a concrete substrate. read more

Wet Stack Constructions – Condensation Analysis

Wet stacks have gained popularity worldwide as the use of Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems has increased and many owners have decided not to reheat the water saturated flue gas emitted by the wet FGD system.read more

New Chimney Design - Brick lining vs Pennguard® lining, Detailed Chimney Designs

A group of German specialists designed and engineered a concrete chimney, protected directly by the Pennguard® Block Lining System. read more

Pennguard® Stack Liner Material for Wet Stacks – An Evaluation

The report entitled “Pennguard® stack liner material for Wet Stacks – An evaluation” describes a laboratory study into the properties of Pennguard® linings, when used in water saturated, Wet Stack environments. read more

Chimney fires - Pennguard® linings protect chimneys against fire

A number of power plant chimneys have suffered from severe fire damage over the past 20 years. The risk of catastrophic fires is even more relevant today as large amounts of combustible construction materials are used in Flue Gas Desulfurization (FGD) systems.read more

Testing the influence of rapid temperature changes on the Pennguard® 55 Block Lining System

This report describes a laboratory study into the temperature cycling resistance of the Pennguard® Block Lining System, when using Type 55 Pennguard® Blocks.read more