BELZONA PROTECTS LARGE BUTTERFLY VALVE

KHIA ID: 408
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Power station - Ireland
Application Date: 2003
Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)


Problem: Severe erosion-corrosion on the body and particularly the valve disc.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Valve removed
  2. Degree of erosion on the disc clearly evident
  3. Application underway
  4. Completed application
Application Situation
Butterfl y valve from cooling water system.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets VPF-1 and VPF-2.
Belzona Facts
Weld repairs were not considered viable on the cast iron valve body. Belzona was the only cost effective alternative to replacing the valves at a cost of approximately €20,000 ($24,000).