| Restoration Of Bronze Impeller With Belzona | | | Industry:Water / Wastewater (WATR) | | | Application:Centrifugal Pumps (CEP) | | | Customer Location:AEP/PSO - Oolagah, OK | | | Application Date:June, 2005 | | | Application Situation:Cooling water pump impeller. | | | Problem:This pump impeller, 1 of 4, normally running 24/7 had eroded to the point of replacement. | | | Products:Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic-R Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic-S Metal) | | | Substrate:Bronze | | | Application Method:Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-1, CEP-3 and CEP-5. Stainless Steel mesh used to reform vanes. After rebuilding, grinding to original profiles and coating, impeller was re-balanced. | | | Belzona Facts:Downtime was critical in this application and although replacement could be flown in within 6 days, further machining would be required. Belzona application was completed within 3 days. | | | Photographs Description
- First inspection showing extent of erosion damage
- Mesh in place and rebuild proceeding
- Grinding to contour
- Rebuilt and ready for service
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