Belzona® Protects Gas Separator From Pitting Corrosion

Industry:

Oil & Gas (OILG)

Application:

Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)

Customer Location:

Natural Gas Plant, South West China

Application Date:

July, 2009

Application Situation:

Feed gas liquid separator

Problem:

Severe pitting corrosion in the internal wall of the vessel due to presence of sour gas.

Products:

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Substrate:

Carbon Steel

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-5. Areas of severe corrosion and pitting were identified and repaired using Belzona 1111 and then coated with Belzona 1321.

Belzona Facts:

By using the Belzona solution, the corroded areas of the separator were repaired and protected from further corrosion. The vessel has been operated with H2S present for a further 6 years without defects being found.

Photographs Description

1. Internal wall of the vessel before application
2. Pitting corrosion in the wall
3. Completed application
4. Inspection after 6 years