PUMP SUMP PROTECTION WITH BELZONA ON OIL TANKER
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Oil Tanker owner, Palermo, Italy
Application Date: February 2006
Products: Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT Metal)
Problem: Erosion/Corrosion due to the constant liquid flow over the sump during cargo transfer.
Photograph Descriptions
- The tanker in dock.
- Sump after blasting.
- Sump coated with Belzona® 1391.
- Completing the application.
Application Situation
Sumps (suction wells) located underneath "Elephants feet" in cargo tanks.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5.
Belzona Facts
This is a standard application carried out by a variety of owners and ship builders. The use of Belzona in this instance minimised dry-docking time. The Belzona® 1391 provides excellent erosion resistance when handling heated cargo.
