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 Description

Damaged Wicket Gate Blade Blade After Grit Blasting Blade After Rebuilding With Belzona® 1111 Blade After Coating With Belzona® 1341