BELZONA BECOMES A PERMANENT FIXTURE ON PUMPS

KHIA ID: 111

Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Copper nickel

Customer Location: Power Plant in Virginia
Application Date: April 1992

Products:
Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Problem: The pumps were exhibiting premature wear patterns which were not expected to happen until after 15 years of operation.

Photograph Descriptions

Application of Belzona® 1341 to a diffuser bowl begins. Finishing touches to an impeller shown here. Flow diverters and all internal components were protected with Belzona® 1341.

Application Situation

Main cooling water pumps

Application Method

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflets CEP-3, CEP-5.

Belzona Facts

Three pumps were rebuilt in 1992. In 1995, one pump was pulled out of service, and after three years of operation, the Belzona® 1341 coating was still in excellent condition and required no touch-up.

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