Belzona® Replaces Failed Tank Base Seal

Industry:

Petrochemical (PETR)

Application:

Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)

Customer Location:

Chemical plant, UK

Application Date:

November 2004

Application Situation:

Base of chemical storage tank

Problem:

Original seal had cracked and allowed moisture to penetrate beneath tank base. Problem exacerbated by poor water shed leading to external corrosion.

Products:

Belzona ® 4131 (Magma-Screed)

Belzona ® 3111 (Flexible Membrane System)

Substrate:

Steel & concrete

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-3 and TCC-9.

Belzona Facts:

Traditional sealing materials had failed due to lack of flexibility. Improved water shed created by applying fillet of Belzona® 4131. Belzona® 3111 has a proven track record in waterproofing tank bases.

Photographs Description

1. Close up showing failure of original seal.
2. Fillet of Belzona® 4131 applied
3. Application of Belzona 3111® System underway.
4. Application completed.