| Belzona New Generation High Temperature Lining Protects Desulfurization Unit | | | Industry:Oil & Gas (OILG) | | | Application:Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC) | | | Customer Location:Natural Gas Purification Plant, South East of China | | | Application Date:November 2014 | | | Application Situation:Reboiler in the Desulfurization unit. | | | Problem:The vessel operates at 150°C (302°F) and 1.6 MPa (232 psi) pressure. The amine media, rich in H2S, is extremely corrosive, leading to severe pitting and thinning of the vessel wall, thereby increasing operational risks. | | | Products:Belzona 1511(Super HT-Metal)
Belzona 1593 | | | Substrate:Carbon Steel | | | Application Method:The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5. Belzona 1511 was used to fill the pitted areas and two (2) coats of Belzona 1593 were applied for overall corrosion protection. | | | Belzona Facts:The life of this piece of equipment was extended at a fraction of the cost of replacement. More importantly, the excellent corrosion protection provided by Belzona 1593 will ensure that the vessel operates safely. | | | Photographs Description
- Interior of the vessel before surface preparation
- Surface preparation by grit blasting under way
- Rebuilding pitted areas with Belzona 1511
- Finished application with 2 coats of Belzona 1593 after inspection
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