PROTECTION OF ACID HOLDING TANK WITH BELZONA
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Nitrogen Plant - Mexico
Application Date: February 2002
Products:
Belzona® 6111 (Liquid Anode)
Belzona® 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)
Problem: Failure of existing external coating due to the surrounding environment conditions.
Photograph Descriptions
- Corrosion damage on the side of the tank.
- Overall condition of the tank before application of the Belzona coating system.
- Coating application is complete. The system consists of two coats of both the Belzona® 6111 and Belzona® 5111.
Application Situation
Exterior protection of acid holding tank.
Application Method
Modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5.
Belzona Facts
Continual failure of coating prompted the plant to utilize a proven alternative. The Belzona coating system will not only provide the needed chemical resistance, but it will provide a long-term solution against UV degradation and overall environmental attack.
