Belzona Tackles 98% Sulfuric Acid Tank

Industry:

Power (POWR)

Application:

Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)

Customer Location:

Power Plant in Alabama - U.S.A.

Application Date:

February 2003

Application Situation:

98% Sulfuric acid tank interior.

Problem:

Tank coating had failed, leading to severe pitting.

Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 4311 (Magma CR-1)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Systems leaflet TCC-5. After the tank was neutralized, it was blasted to a near white metal finish.

Belzona Facts:

Application saved tens of thousands of dollars in downtime, as disassembly of machine takes four days. Four Months in service - PERFECT!

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1. & 2. Before

3. & 4. After