GASSIFIER MIXER BLADES PROTECTED WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 643
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: PDP-Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)
Substrate: Steel / Rubber
Customer Location: Refinery El Dorado, Kansas
Application Date: April 2004
Products:

Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)


Problem: The original rubber coating failed. The leading edge of the steel wore away and large chunks of steel were missing. This decreased the efficiency of the unit.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Damaged Gasifier mixer blade leading edge missing
  2. New leading edge welded and rubber being prepared
  3. Application of Belzona® 2121
  4. Finished application
Application Situation
Coke and water are mixed to provide Syngas for use in refinery processes.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-9.
Belzona Facts
The long term reliability and ease of application of the repair are two of the many reasons why Belzona was the product of choice.