BELZONA COLD PLATE BONDING ELIMINATES TRIP HAZARDS ON OFFSHORE DECK

KHIA ID: 6373

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)
Substrate: Steel deck plate

Customer Location: Gulf of Mexico, USA
Application Date: September 2016

Products:
Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal)

Belzona 9341 (Reinforcement Tape)

Problem: The Customer changed some equipment on their platform which required piping through an existing deck. Without a nearby penetration, the Customer cut large holes for this temporary equipment and later repaired them with bolted panels. The panels and bolts were raised nearly ¾“ above the deck surface creating a trip hazard.

Photograph Descriptions

1. Trip hazard plate being removed.

2. Surface prepared to near white metal.

3. Applying 1121/9341 composite repair.

4. Completed Application

Application Situation

Offshore platform with uneven surfaces and large holes cut through deck.

Application Method

The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know How System Leaflet FBC-6 for sealing leaks and Belzona Cold Plate Bonding.

Belzona Facts

Belzona 1121 was chosen to repair the deck and not create a raised repair. Due to the hot sun exposure, the deck was 130F during the repairs which further made Belzona 1121 the best choice for the application.

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