Strengthening Corroded Storage Tank With Belzona

KHIA ID: 8444

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon steel

Customer Location: Włocławek Poland
Application Date: 2019

Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super-Metal)

Belzona 1981 (Superwrap II)

Belzona 9381

Belzona 9382

Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)

Problem: Numerous areas of the tank had a loss of thickness due to corrosion.

Photograph Descriptions

1. Rebuild defects using Belzona 1111

2. Wetted out substrate with Belzona 1981

3. Applied wetted out reinforcement sheet Belzona 9381 to repair area.

4. Consolidated finished application using Belzona 9382 before overcoating with Belzona 5811

Application Situation

A carbon steel storage tank (18m in diameter and 11m high) on a chemical plant, for EDC storage.

Application Method

The application was carried out in accordance with the Belzona System Leaflet VPF-11

Belzona Facts

The Engineering and Maintenance Department requested a solution according to recognised standards.

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