Belzona® Seals Oil Leak And Protects The Environment

Industry:

Power (POWR)

Application:

Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)

Customer Location:

Electrical Substation, UK

Application Date:

2007

Application Situation:

Access hatch on oil filled transformer.

Problem:

Transformer oil leaking from the top of the transformer onto the ground was heading towards a drain in the road, posing a serious environmental problem.

Products:

Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11a. Surface was cleaned the prepared with MBX Bristle Blaster. Belzona® 1291 was used to seal the visible leaks before the application of Belzona® 1161 and Belzona® 9311 (Reinforcing Sheet).

Belzona Facts:

The company was previously dealing with leaks by constant cleaning. Due to the lack of containment a proper repair was crucial. The substation provides electricity to a large area of Glasgow and could not be turned off, meaning the repair had to be carried out live. The surface tolerant capabilities of Belzona® 1161 were ideal for this repair.

Photographs Description

1. Leaking transformer
2. Surface preparation using MBX Bristle Blaster
3. Surface preparation completed and live leak sealed with Belzona® 1291
4. Repair completed with application of Belzona® 1161