Enhancing Pump Efficiency With Belzona

Industry:

Buildings & Structures (BSTR)

Application:

Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location:

Water supply station, Egypt

Application Date:

February 2003

Application Situation:

Large centrifugal water pump.

Problem:

The efficiency of the pump had decreased due to the eroded casing and impeller.

Products:

Substrate:

Cast iron

Application Method:

Application procedures were carried out in accordance with Belzona® Know-How System Leaflet CEP-5 & 10.

Belzona Facts:

The pump casing and impeller were rebuilt to their original dimensions. As a result and with coating the casing and impeller with Belzona® 1341 the efficiency of the pump has been increased from 800 lit/sec. to 1100 lit/sec.

Photographs Description

1. Pump removed from service
2. Cavitated impeller
3. Impeller rebuilt and coated
4. Casing completed