BELZONA FLANGE REFORM GIVES FIVE YEARS OF LEAK FREE SERVICE

KHIA ID: 893

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon Steel

Customer Location: FPSO North Sea, UK
Application Date: August 2002

Products:
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)

Problem: Hose failed its pressure test prior to being built into a replacement string.

Photograph Descriptions

Flange face blasted ready for forming

Face formed and pressure tested to 16 Bar

After 5 years service

Close up of the reformed face after 5 years service

Application Situation

Oil Transfer Hose on FPSO in the North Sea Oil & Gas Industry

Application Method

Application carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet VPF-13.

Belzona Facts

Hose would have been scrapped at a cost of £25,000.00, the string change out would have been delayed leading to a reduction in the unloading frequency from the FPSO. Belzona repair in excellent condition after 5 years in service.

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