Gassifier Mixer Blades Protected With Belzona

Industry:

General Industry (GIND)

Application:

Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)

Customer Location:

Refinery El Dorado, Kansas

Application Date:

April 2004

Application Situation:

Coke and water are mixed to provide Syngas for use in refinery processes.

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.

Products:

Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)

Substrate:

Steel / Rubber

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.

Photographs Description

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