Belzona Tank Base Sealing In Service For Over 15 Years

KHIA ID: 8385

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel

Customer Location: Refinery, Croatia
Application Date: 2005

Products:
Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane)

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.

Photograph Descriptions

1. Tank before application.

2. Application in progress.

3. Protected surface 15 years after application.

4. Tank after 15 years after application.

Application Situation

Water penetration to tanks base at a refinery in Croatia.

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.

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