| Bonding Foam Containment Dam With Belzona | | | Industry:Petrochemical (PETR) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:International Petroleum Company in Australia | | | Application Date:2002 | | | Application Situation:Need to install dam to contain fire fighting foam on top of existing fuel storage tank. | | | Problem:Welding was not an option. A cold bonding system was, therefore, required. | | | Products:Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:Surface was prepared using a vacuum recovery grit blast unit containing non-sparking aggregate. Angle iron supports for the foam dam were then bonded into place ensuring both surfaces were wetted out with the Belzona® 1111. | | | Belzona Facts:Safety of tank upgraded using system free from flames or sparks. Belzona® 1111 provides strong, stable bond to support the foam dam. | | | Photographs Description
- General view of the tank
- Belzona® 1111 being applied
- Foam dam secured in place
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