Split Pump Keeps It Cool With Belzona

Industry:

Fluid Flow (FLOW)

Application:

Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location:

Huelva - Spain

Application Date:

2017

Application Situation:

10 years after Belzona 1321 was applied to the split case pump, the coating is now almost completely gone and erosion has removed some of the steel. The customer was happy with the performance of Belzona and wished to utilize Belzona materials to further extend the life of this pump.

Problem:

Heavy erosion caused by suspended particles in the fluid.

Products:

Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)

Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Substrate:

Carbon Steel

Application Method:

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflets CEP-2, CEP-3 & CEP-5.

Belzona Facts:

While this pump is not operating the production is reduced. The cost and time for replacement made this option economically non-viable for the customer. Given their previous experience with a Belzona product on this pump, the customer was confident in the performance of the Belzona solution, which saved them considerable cost and reduced down time.

Photographs Description

1. Pump after 10 years in service (some Belzona 1321 still visible)

2. Wear ring seating areas rebuild with Belzona 1311

3. Most severely worn areas rebuild and protected with Belzona 1812

4. Remaining areas rebuild with Belzona 1311 & coated with Belzona 1321