BELZONA, ALTERNATIVE TO REPLACEMENT OF PIPE BENDS
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Coal-fired powerplant, Croatia
Application Date: March 2007
Products: Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem: Severe erosion damage to pipe bend linings due to the angle and force of coal dust hitting the inner surface of the pipe.
Photograph Descriptions
- Damaged pipe close up
- Damaged pipe
- Applied Belzona® 1812
- Application finished
Application Situation
Coal dust transfer pipeline.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-8.
Belzona Facts
An initial test proved the cost benefit of the application to the customer during 6 months test period. Belzona® 1812 product acted as a wear surface with minimal metal loss recorded.