BELZONA SEALS LEAKING WELDS IN FUEL TANK

KHIA ID: 779
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Cruise Ship, Florida.
Application Date: April 2006
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Supermetal)

Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem: Cross contamination of fuel/waste water is dangerous to equipment and environment. ship in constant service.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Previous dry dock weld of doubler plates
  2. Perforated welds
  3. Roughened and degreased
  4. Welds sealed allowing ship to sail on time
Application Situation
Heated Diesel Tank (steam heated to 160°F). Welded doubler plates were found to be perforated and leaking post dry dock.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-1. After verifying gas free, surfaces ground, sweated and degreased to an acceptable white rag test.
Belzona Facts
Application completed in short day to meet the ships tight schedule which was prime concern.
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