Amine Regenerator Tower Receives Belzona Patch Repairs
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: United Kingdom
Application Date: May 2021
Products:
Belzona 1511 (Super-HT Metal)
Belzona 1593
Problem: Due to heat treatment requirements weld repairs were not possible. A cold applied corrosion/erosion resistant solution was required.
Photograph Descriptions
1 - Metal loss picked up during inspection
2 - Belzona 1593 applied
3 - Close up of the coating
Application Situation
During a vessel inspection metal loss caused by corrosion was noted up to a maximum depth of 5mm.
Application Method
The area was grit blasted using chilled iron. Areas of metal loss were then rebuilt with Belzona 1511 HT Metal. Two coats of Belzona 1593 were then applied to the area.
Belzona Facts
The Belzona solution was applied in two days. It will provide long term protection for the vessel against the corrosive process conditions.