Vol.XI No.19

belzona® main intake pumps

customer

Nuclear Power Plant in Florida, U.S.A.

application date

August, 1996

application situation

Four main intake pumps at power plant

problem

A hole in the diverter caused turbulence and erosion within the pump.

products

Belzona®1311 (Ceramic R-Metal) Belzona®1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

substrate

Aluminum, Bronze

application method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflets CEP-3,5 and CEP-6.

belzona facts

The hole in the diverter was causing a power drop from 100 to 80%. This was costing the power plant $140,000 a day. Conventional replacement would have taken 45 days. The Belzona repair was accomplished in 2 days including cure time.

pictures

1. Hole in diverter is patched. 2. Work commences. 3. Erosion damage rebuilt with Belzona®1311(Ceramic R-Metal).