Belzona Protection To Butane Tank Base

Industry:

Petrochemical (PETR)

Application:

Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)

Customer Location:

International Petroleum Company - Australia

Application Date:

2002

Application Situation:

Insulated tank containing Butane at -6°C (21°F).

Problem:

Corrosion at base of tank. At same time, timber supports were being renewed.

Products:

Belzona® 3211 (Lagseal)

Substrate:

Steel, Concrete and Timber

Application Method:

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

Belzona Facts:

Belzona application creates a flexible,waterproof but microporous seal at junction of tank and base to provide long-term corrosion protection.

Photographs Description

1. General view of the tank
2. Preparation of tank and base underway. Tank jacked up ready to install new timbers
3. Application underway
4. Application being completed