Fan Blades Restored With Belzona® System

Industry:

Power (POWR)

Application:

Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)

Customer Location:

Geothermal power plant, Indonesia

Application Date:

March, 2009

Application Situation:

Fan blades from mechanical draft cooling tower

Problem:

Damage and erosion on the leading edges of the blades reduced the overall efficiency and operation of the cooling system.

Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Substrate:

FRP

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System leaflet FBC-1

Belzona Facts:

The client had no other alternative and Belzona saved them time and increased efficency. Belzona® 1341 provides a smooth erosion resistant ling for the leading edge of the fan blades extending maintenance life of the fans.

Photographs Description

1. Damaged cooling tower blades
2. Repair using Belzona® 1111 in progress
3. Belzona® 1341 applied to leading edge of blades
4. Finished repair with Belzona® 5811 applied to blade bodies