| Belzona Protects Horizontal Flare Knock Out Vessel | | | Industry:Petrochemical (PETR) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Oil Refinery-Australia | | | Application Date:May 2004 | | | Application Situation:Horizontal flare knock-out vessel. Normal operating temperature is maximum 60°C, but occasional peaks to 80°C for short periods. | | | Problem:Corrosion in lower third of vessel where water sits. Vessel removes liquid hydrocarbon drop-out, H2S and traces of HF. | | | Products:Belzona® 5891 (HT Immersion Grade) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5. After thorough cleaning, the vessel was grit blasted and coated with the Belzona® 5891. | | | Belzona Facts:Belzona® 5891 provides excellent protection to a wide range of hydrocarbons and other chemicals at the elevated temperatures anticipated in this vessel. | | | Photographs Description
- Access to vessel
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4. Completed application to lower section of the vessel
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