Start up firm , Dropwise , has created a water repelling technology that is capable of reducing carbon emissions from power plants , making them more efficient . Steam forms a thick liquid coating that insulates the top of the water condenser in a power plant 's turbine and slows down the condensation process , however , by adding the new coating water droplets are able to condense faster , meaning the steam is able to flow more efficiently through the turbine and less fuel is consumed .
Start up firm, Dropwise, has created a water repelling coating that is capable of reducing carbon emissions from power plants, making them more efficient. Steam forms a thick liquid blanket that insulates the surface of the water condenser in a power plant's turbine and slows down the condensation process, however, by adding the new coating water droplets are able to condense faster, meaning the steam is able to flow more efficiently through the turbine and less fuel is burnt.