PUMP DIFFUSER REPAIR SURPASSES ALL EXPECTATIONS WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 1368
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: National Electricity Provider, Malta
Application Date: May 2000
Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem: Efficiency losses and pump breakdown due to severe erosion-corrosion of the single vertical axial flow pump (7090 m³/h). Prior to the Belzona solution, the client had to replace the pump components annually. As a significant local electricity supplier, downtime of this critical equipment caused major problems.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Condition of the pump diffuser after 1 year in service
  2. Rebuilding of the vane profiles
  3. The finished application
  4. Application after 9 years service
Application Situation
Sea water cooling system pump for a 60 MW turbine.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1, CEP-3 and CEP-4.
Belzona Facts
The customer was surprised that the eroded equipment could be repaired and delighted with the vastly improved reliability and performance. The pump casing and suction bell were also coated and protected internally and externally. After 9 years in service, the coating was found to still be in excellent condition.