Belzona Protects Hydroelectric Penstock

Industry:

Power (POWR)

Application:

Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)

Customer Location:

Irrigation District- Wyoming USA

Application Date:

February 2008

Application Situation:

Small hydroelectric plant using water feeding off an irrigation canal. The penstock feeding into the plant is 10 feet diameter and 100 feet long.

Problem:

The penstock was suffering from pitting due to corrosion.

Products:

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet VPF-2. A single component airless spray unit was used to speed application.

Belzona Facts:

Belzona was chose for its 100% solids materials and its safety for working in confined spaces. This application was also approved by the irrigation board members for its proven longevity in a similar application for this districts counterpart.

Photographs Description

1. Penstock feeding into diffuser vanes in plant
2. Looking down the penstock
3. Belzona® 5811 applied by spray
4. Application completed