BELZONA STOPS METHANE LEAK

KHIA ID: 198
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Sewer plant in Alabama, U.S.A.
Application Date: 1997
Products:

Belzona® 4111 (Magma-Quartz)

Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem: The 30-year-old tank had cracks and pin holes allowing methane gas to escape.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Top of tank with cracks and pin holes  
  2. After cleaning tank, Belzona® 4111 was used to fill cracks  
  3. First coat of Belzona® 5811 was applied  
  4. Belzona® 5811 (black and beige) were mixed to a grey color and applied for the second coat
Application Situation
Cracks in top of methane tank
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-15 & FPA-1.
Belzona Facts
The customer saved thousands of dollars over other methods. The finished tank has had no leaks after three years of service.
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