Anti-corrosion Protection by Belzona
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Poland
Application Date: 2019
Products:
Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Belzona 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)
Problem: Degradation of the existing anti-corrosion system and rapidly progressing corrosion of steel. Exposure to UV rays and atmospheric precipitation. A very aggressive chemical industry environment and fumes of sulfuric acid. Periodic pouring with sulfuric acid of 97% concentration and 40C temperature.
Photograph Descriptions
- Corrosion of the sulfuric acid tank
- Application of the chemical resistant composite Belzona 5811
- Application of the topcoat layer of Belzona 5111
- Application Complete
Application Situation
Anti-corrosion protection of a sulfuric acid tank together with the existing infrastructure.
Application Method
The application was completed in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet TCC-5. Abrasive blasting of steel constructions to a Sa 2.5 degree of purity and a corresponding roughness profile. Dismantling and degreasing the steel structure of the tank.
Belzona Facts
Selected Belzona due to the application being a very aggressive chemical industry environment.