BELZONA SEALS JOINTS IN UNDERGROUND PIPELINE

KHIA ID: 1226
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Power plant, Western Kentucky
Application Date: 2007
Products:

Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)

Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi Build Elastomer)


Problem: Power Plant was losing the cooling water through the expansion joints at the concrete pipe junctions.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Joints before the application of Belzona
  2. Joints before the application of Belzona
  3. Application of Belzona® 2211
  4. Completed application
Application Situation
Underground Concrete Pipes from the Cooling Tower to the Condensor.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets HEX-13a and 13b. Joints were grit blasted before Belzona® 4111 was used to repair joint edges. Finally joints were sealed  with Belzona® 2211.
Belzona Facts
Other sealants had failed. Belzona was chosen to seal leaks in ten joints. Belzona provides excellent adhesion to existing concrete and high elasticity of Belzona® 2211 ensures an effective long term watertight seal.