Under warm coat foam glass

Vladimir region recently called almost one of Russian centers of nanotechnology, and this statement is for a good amount of truth. Rusnano has participated in the financing of a number of innovative projects in the region. But, as it turned out, and without the direct involvement Rusnano can implement modern high-tech projects, based on nanotechnology. A striking example of this - the company "STES-Vladimir" , which started in 2012 for the construction of new production in Vladimir, focused on the production of thermal insulation materials on the basis of foam glass under the brand name "Neoporm."

The material of the XXI century

Perhaps someone may seem strange, but the foam glass - this is not a fantastic hyperbole or "freshly baked" idea, and a number of decades already known material. Moreover, many scientists have long referred to him only as "heat-insulating material of the XXI century."

Develop technology to produce foam glass began in the 30s of the last century in USSR. Even then, the glass could churn, but it was considered manufacturing defects. And when scientists finally settled effectiveness and the need for a cellular glass insulation to improve, correct the parameters and characteristics of the material could not make because of technological imperfections then existing equipment. Or quality foam glass is obtained on experimental plots, but the price of its production was not commensurate with the possibility of mass production.

So the second half of the XX century took place in an attempt to create an optimal foam glass production technology, but this race is already connected and the leading industrial nations of the world. "The technological race" to the end of the century, Americans have won. Russia and Belarus, which also were major developments, in view of the well-known social and economic reasons were for a long time excluded from scientific and industrial competition, and a holy place, of course, does not remain empty. So today most consumers foam glass is not without reason believe his homeland - the United States.

Meanwhile, the search for the best technology in other countries did not stop, but the foam glass quality, comparable to the US, and could not get it. Until recently. More precisely, before the advent of "STES-Vladimir."

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In the 90's today is CEO "STES-Vladimir" Mikhail Dudko and colleagues worked on the construction in Siberia, including in the oil industry. And the issue of high-quality thermal insulation does not just get up very sharply in everyday practice activities. But where was it taken? Mineralized or glass wool, as well as any other applicable insulation could not withstand the operating conditions and fell into disrepair for several years. As it turned out later, a similar situation is not confined to Siberia, but also for the majority of Russian regions.

Then Dudka and his associates decided to address this problem and to find if not ideal, then close to such a heat-insulating material. And pretty soon the subject of production of high-quality foam glass fully occupy their minds. And after a while came to light JSC "STES-Vladimir", aimed at seriously competitive Russian production of foamed glass.

As a small group of experts came just a few years to succeed where gave in whole research institutes and technology groups reputable international companies, now can not say for sure. Today, this time to explain in "STES-Vladimir" is quite simple and even once commonplace: it took tenacity, perseverance, hard work and a little luck. The rest - or common elements, or trade secrets.

Whatever it was, in 2005, the company has already placed orders for the production of technical equipment required for the production of foamed glass "Neoporm." The experimental material samples met the necessary requirements, many leading Russian scientists have confirmed the high performance foam glass, and later the "Rosnano" confirmed the presence of innovation in technology and processes at the nanoscale. So that the basic goal was achieved - Russian high-quality foam glass was obtained, and the optimal technology for manufacturing work in experimental conditions.