Belzona In Waterworks’ Pump Saves Over $7,200 Annually

Industry:

Water / Wastewater (WATR)

Application:

Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location:

Des Moines Water Works, Des Moines, Iowa USA

Application Date:

Fall 2003

Application Situation:

17 million gallons/day water pump

Problem:

Erosion and bearing problems.

Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Substrate:

Cast iron

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1, CEP-2, CEP-3, CEP-5 and CEP-10.

Belzona Facts:

Repair of erosion damage with Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal). Then a two-coat application of Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide) was applied. Belzona® 1341 is approved by NSF for potable water contact. Performance tests showed an average increase of wire to water efficiency of 7.2%, which will save over $7,200 annually.

Photographs Description

1. Surface prepared for application
2. The impeller was also repaired/protected with Belzona
3. In progress
4. Complete, and ready for re-assambly