BELZONA REPAIRS LEAKING TRANSFORMER FINS

KHIA ID: 1492

Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel

Customer Location: Wind Farm, UK
Application Date: 2007

Products:
Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Problem: Lower edge of fins corroded and starting to leak. Problem caused by sheep rubbing against fins, damaging paint system.

Photograph Descriptions

Previous temporary repair
Surface preparation
Bonding with Belzona® 1161
Completed application

Application Situation

Fins on oil filled transformer

Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-1. Pre-formed doubler plates were bonded over the corroded areas after manual surface preparation.

Belzona Facts

Client had tried unsuccessfully to seal leaks before turning to Belzona. The Belzona® 1161 provides an effective bond in oil contaminated areas and use of doubler plates ensures repair will remain effective for many years.

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