BELZONA REPAIR TO GAS BREAKER

KHIA ID: 647
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Aluminum
Customer Location: Electrical utility in Oklahoma
Application Date: November 2005
Products:

Belzona® 1221 (Super E-Metal)


Problem: Gas was quickly escaping and the utility had to send maintenance crews to refill the breaker every 2 weeks so that it would not lock-out.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. The breaker leaking gas
  2. Soapy water sprayed to detect location of leak
  3. Area prepared for application by grinding
  4. Completed repair soaked in soapy water to ensure no leaks
Application Situation
Aluminum gas breaker at substation outside natural gas powerplant
Application Method
Application was carried out according to Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-11a.
Belzona Facts
The gas is expensive and breaker was becoming a headache to constantly refill. The repair was quickly completed in hours and was the most cost effective solution.