Efficiency Enhancement Keeps Sludge Moving

Industry:

Water / Wastewater (WATR)

Application:

Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location:

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

Application Date:

January 2014

Application Situation:

Dewatering centrifuges

Problem:

The Dewatering Centrifuges were suffering from struvite and required regular cleaning and maintenance to keep them in operational condition

Products:

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-3. Surface preparation was done by grinding off the existing paint system and corrosion. Then carefully created a cross hatch profile to ensure a good anchor for the coating. Two coats of the Belzona 1341 were applied by brush in accordance with the Belzona Instructions For Use.

Belzona Facts:

With Belzona 1341 being 100% solids and VOC free the application was performed inside the plant with no disruption to normal operations. Re-assembly of the equipment was able to be completed in 12 hours after the application of the final coat of Belzona 1341.

Photographs Description

1. External view of dewatering centrifuge
2. Dewatering centrifuge prior to application
3. Surface preparation underway
4. Completed application