FLEXIBLE PROTECTION FOR ACID BUND WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 6014

Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete

Customer Location: Power Plant, Missouri, USA
Application Date: March 2015

Products:
Belzona 4361

Problem: The bund in place to contain spillages from a 93% sulfuric acid tank experienced splashes and spills, resulting in the failure of existing protection. In addition, structural movement resulted in small gaps forming between the floor and bottom of the wall inside the containment area.

Photograph Descriptions

1. Chemical Bund containing 93% Sulfuric Acid Tank

2. Belzona 4361 applied in two coats

3. Completed application

Application Situation

Chemical Bund around 93% Sulfuric Acid Tank

Application Method

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-15.

Belzona Facts

After assessing the problem, the local Belzona Distributor proposed to use Belzona 4361 due to its excellent chemical resistance, flexibility and good adhesion, facilitating long-term sealing between the wall and the floor. The application was carried out in March 2015 and inspected after 9 months with Belzona protection fully intact.

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