Belzona® Solves Balance Problem On Impeller

Industry:

Oil & Gas (OILG)

Application:

Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)

Customer Location:

ConocoPhillips Refinery, Wood River, IL

Application Date:

July 2007

Application Situation:

Impeller did not have a solid center bore. Instead, it had a boss fit on both sides with a 60 cubic inch void in the center.

Problem:

Liquid slowly entered the void during operation causing an imbalance and vibration.

Products:

Substrate:

Bronze

Application Method:

Belzona® 1321 was injected into the void, filling it completely. Application followed Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-9

Belzona Facts:

Belzona® 1321 extensively used for injecting irregular shims. Product has good handling characteristics, is non-shrinking and has high mechanical strength. The pump needed to be back in production, a new impeller would take 6 month to be delivered, then, more of the same was likely to occur!

Photographs Description

1. General view of the impeller
2. Injection port fitted
3. Injection underway
4. Vent port filled after injection completed