BELZONA, ALTERNATIVE TO REPLACEMENT OF PIPE BENDS

KHIA ID: 1005
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Coal-fired powerplant, Croatia
Application Date: March 2007
Products: Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Problem: Severe erosion damage to pipe bend linings due to the angle and force of coal dust hitting the inner surface of the pipe.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Damaged pipe close up
  2. Damaged pipe
  3. Applied Belzona® 1812
  4. Application finished
Application Situation
Coal dust transfer pipeline.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-8.
Belzona Facts
An initial test proved the cost benefit of the application to the customer during 6 months test period. Belzona® 1812 product acted as a wear surface with minimal metal loss recorded.