CLP Power and CityUHK to explore Additive Manufacturing of power generation parts
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hong Kong Branch of the National Precious Metals Material Engineering Research Center (NPMM), based at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), to explore the use of metal Additive Manufacturing for power generation components.
The collaboration will combine CLP Power’s experience in power engineering with CityUHK’s research in precious metals. The partners aim to improve component durability and performance while supporting the adoption of advanced manufacturing technologies in the power sector.
Professor Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, Vice-President (Research) of CityUHK, said, “CityUHK is dedicated to research that has a real-world impact, and this partnership marks a significant milestone in our long-standing relationship with CLP Power. Our goal is to apply metal design and printing technologies to ensure that components of power generation equipment operate with greater stability, longer lifespans and significantly greater efficiency. I am confident that this collaboration will strengthen Hong Kong’s position as a hub for engineering excellence and sustainable development.”
CLP Power carries out regular maintenance of its generation assets, including the replacement of worn components. In cases where original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts are unavailable, the company has used Additive Manufacturing to produce replacement components, enabling greater flexibility in maintenance operations while improving efficiency and reducing costs.
Under the agreement, CLP Power and CityUHK will expand technical collaboration to identify suitable applications for metal Additive Manufacturing in power stations. This includes evaluating new metallic materials and AM processes to enhance the performance, durability and reliability of additively manufactured components. The work is also expected to support extended component lifespans and more effective maintenance strategies, contributing to improved reliability of power generation systems.
“CLP Power continues to adopt innovative technologies to optimise power station operations and asset management,” stated Kevin Lau, CLP Power Senior Director of Generation. “We are confident that this collaboration with CityUHK will further enhance our operational efficiency and reinforce our commitment to providing world class power services to Hong Kong.”
