BELZONA SAVES OIL COOLER FROM SCRAP HEAP

KHIA ID: 608
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Coal fired power station - Germany
Application Date: 2004
Products:

Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem: After 40 years in service the oil coolers were suffering from severe corrosion.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Corroded tubesheet
  2. Completed tubesheet
  3. Tubesheet at opposite end
  4. Close-up
Application Situation
Oil cooler in power station
Application Method
The corrosion damage was rebuilt with Belzona® 1311 and coated with Belzona® 1321 in accordance with Belzona System Leaflets HEX-1 and HEX-3.
Belzona Facts
The cooler had been in service for nearly 40 years and the manufacturer had recommended replacement. The repair included reseating the retaining bolts and cost a fraction of replacement.
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