| 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:Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal) | | | 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- General view of the impeller
- Injection port fitted
- Injection underway
- Vent port filled after injection completed
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