BELZONA PROTECTS WASTEWATER PUMP

KHIA ID: 1216
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Chemical Co, Texas
Application Date: 2007
Products: Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem: Strong chemicals within the wastewater process were attacking pump components which caused pitting and degradation of the carbon steel substrate resulting in loss of performance, loss of pump efficiency and frequent pump replacement.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Damaged wastewater pump head
  2. Pump head rebuilt and coated
  3. Damaged pump housing
  4. Pump housing rebuilt and coated
Application Situation
Wastewater pump in chemical company was experiencing severe corrosion from chemical attack.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1 & -3.
Belzona Facts
Annual replacement cost of pump was between $15-20k. Belzona repair and coating was approximately $1200. Two years later, the pump is exhibiting no signs of performance loss resulting in an estimated savings of $30k.