| Belzona Flange Repair System Saves Money | | | Industry:Oil & Gas (OILG) | | | Application:Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF) | | | Customer Location:Offshore Oil Company - UK North Sea | | | Application Date:November 2003 | | | Application Situation:Flange faces on 16”, 300lb crude oil transfer hoses | | | Problem:External corrosion on the flange faces had resulted in the hoses not being able to seal correctly and as a result were considered no longer fit for purpose. | | | Products:Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Belzona® 9411 (Release Agent) | | | Substrate:Galvanised steel. | | | Application Method:A procedure based around Belzona Know-How System leaflet VPF-9 was used to reform the flange faces. | | | Belzona Facts:The four hoses shown in the picture represent a cost to the customer if replaced of approximately £100,000 ($160,000). All four hoses were effectively covered and tested to 18 bar according to International (OCIMF 1991) and Dunlop Oil & Marine Test Guidelines. This was done for a fraction of the cost of replacement hoses. | | | Photographs Description
- Four floating hoses awaiting repair
- Close up showing corrosion damage and plugs and shims fitted into place
- Completed application, awaiting dressing down and pressure testing
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