NOZZLE IN ACID TANK PROTECTED WITH BELZONA INSERT
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Ebonite
Customer Location: Chemical manufacturer, Cataluña, Spain
Application Date: October 2010
Products:
Belzona® 4301 (Magma CR-1 Hi-Build)
Belzona® 4311 (Magma CR-1)
Problem: The interior of an ebonite lined nozzle handling 26% Hydrochloric acid had suffered damage.
Photograph Descriptions
- Outer view of the tank and nozzle
- Belzona® 4301 Nozzle Insert being installed
- Surrounding Ebonite rebuilt with Belzona® 4301 to seal the insert
- Insert sealed at the flange
Application Situation
Nozzle into Hydrochloric acid storage tank at Caustic soda producer
Application Method
The application was carried out according to the Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-16a and TCC-16b. Nozzle was made from Belzona® 4301 and bonded into place with Belzona® 4311.
Belzona Facts
Belzona solution allowed a fast back to service time for the tank with an easy in-situ repair. This proves to be far more cost effective than relining with an Ebonite coating.
