BELZONA FLANGE REFORM GIVES FIVE YEARS OF LEAK FREE SERVICE

KHIA ID: 893
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: FPSO North Sea, UK
Application Date: August 2002
Products:

Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)


Problem: Hose failed its pressure test prior to being built into a replacement string.
Photograph Descriptions

Flange face blasted ready for forming

Face formed and pressure tested to 16 Bar

After 5 years service

Close up of the reformed face after 5 years service

Application Situation
Oil Transfer Hose on FPSO in the North Sea Oil & Gas Industry
Application Method
Application carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet VPF-13.
Belzona Facts
Hose would have been scrapped at a cost of £25,000.00, the string change out would have been delayed leading to a reduction in the unloading frequency from the FPSO. Belzona repair in excellent condition after 5 years in service.