Belzona Tank Base Sealing In Service For Over 15 Years

Industry:

Oil & Gas (OILG)

Application:

Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)

Customer Location:

Refinery, Croatia

Application Date:

2005

Application Situation:

Water penetration to tanks base at a refinery in Croatia.

Problem:

The conventional bituminous method with UV coating failed. Water was penetrating into the tank base. The customer demanded a permanent solution and demanded a 5 year guarantee.

Products:

Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane)

Substrate:

Steel

Application Method:

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know How System Leaflet TCC-4.

Belzona Facts:

Annual visual inspections were carried out and the system proved to be flawless and permanent. The protection systems ability to let water out but not to let water in provides longevity in service.

Photographs Description

1. Tank before application.

2. Application in progress.

3. Protected surface 15 years after application.

4. Tank after 15 years after application.