BELZONA CAPITALIZES ON COALESCER
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Oil/Gas Producer - Venezuela
Application Date: September 2003
Products:
Belzona® 1121 (XL-Metal)
Belzona® 5891 (HT Immersion Grade)
Problem: Microbiologically-induced corrosion (MIC) had severely affected portions of this vessel.
Photograph Descriptions
- Extent of the corrosion due to the effects of the microbiological attack.
- View of the application underway. Belzona® 1121 and Belzona® 5891 were used.
- Final view of the entire bottom portion of the vessel that was treated.
- Exterior view of the coalescer.
Application Situation
Electrostatic Coalescer.
Application Method
Modified version of Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5.
Belzona Facts
As the damage to the vessel was well defined, only the bottom portion of the vessel was treated. Careful surface preparation was implemented as the microbiological impact over the metal was extensive. Detection tests to confirm microorganisms made it a necessity to carefully clean and prepare the metal surface. Ultimately, the Belzona® 1121 was used to rebuild the corroded areas, followed by Belzona® 5891 as the coating material.
