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

1. Access to vessel
2. & 3. Localised pitting being infilled

4. Completed application to lower section of the vessel