| Belzona Repairs Francis Turbine Wicket Gates | | | Industry:Power (POWR) | | | Application:Centrifugal Pumps (CEP) | | | Customer Location:Hydroelectric Power Plant, Czech Republic | | | Application Date:September 2003 | | | Application Situation:Francis Turbine Wicket Gate | | | Problem:Impact by debris in the water in conjunction with erosion and corrosion had left this turbine in a terrible state of repair and in need of replacement | | | Products:Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal) Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide) | | | Substrate:Steel | | | Application Method:The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-8 and CEP-10. | | | Belzona Facts:Afte the overhaul and coating of both the wicket gates and the runner the client saw an increase in output of 10 - 15%. After three years in service some minor damage was repaired due to impact with objects in the water. In 2010 client expressed himself happy with the application. | | | Photographs DescriptionDamaged Wicket Gate Blade Blade After Grit Blasting Blade After Rebuilding With Belzona® 1111 Blade After Coating With Belzona® 1341 | |
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