| Absorber Repaired And Protected With Belzona | | | Industry:Petrochemical (PETR) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Major chemical manufacturer, UK | | | Application Date:July 2010 | | | Application Situation:Badly corroded throat area in absorber. | | | Problem:The bubbler throat on the absorber had developed a number of holes within the vessel compartment due to substrate erosion/corrosion. | | | Products:Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal) Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-1 & TCC-5. A total of 16 handleable sections of pre-formed mild steel plate were cold bonded to the substrate using Belzona® 1121 to completely encapsulate the affected areas. Once the Belzona had cured, the plates were frost blasted and the entire repair area was protected with Belzona® 1391 to prevent further damage. | | | Belzona Facts:The application was completed within three days providing the client with minimum downtime and disruption to the facility. The Belzona was selected for its excellent erosion-corrosion resistance at elevated temperatures. | | | Photographs DescriptionAbsorber throat extensively damaged by corrosion Steel plates being bonded onto the absorber using Belzona® 1121 Cold bonding completed Completed application with Belzona® 1391 coating applied. | |
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