TRANSFORMER LEAK SEALED WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 1331
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Power Plant, Lithuania
Application Date: September 2009
Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW-Metal)

Problem: Maintenance department had tried different techniques and products but none of these applications were successful. They did not want to take transformer out of service.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Paint and other contamination removed
  2. Substrate roughened
  3. Belzona® 1161 and Reinforcement Tape applied
  4. Second layer of Belzona® 1161
Application Situation
Transformer was leaking oil through the flanges.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-1.
Belzona Facts
Plant has tried other products but none of them gave satisfactory results. Belzona solution provided means of sealing the leaks without interruption to supplies.
View PDF
Download PDF