BELZONA PROTECTS BUFFER STONE WITH INTERNAL COATING
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Refinery, France
Application Date: October 2013
Products:
Belzona 1591 (Ceramic XHT)
Problem: The pressurized equipment was subject to abrasion and regularly cleaned with high pressure. The temperature of the hydrocarbons was up to 150°C.
Photograph Descriptions
- Application on grit-blasted substrate
- Completing the application on the top part of the tank
- Inspecting the thickness of the coating
Application Situation
Buffer store with a diameter of 3m and length of 11m, transporting crude oil.
Application Method
The application was carried out during a shutdown of the refinery. The entire application was completed in a one coat system.
Belzona Facts
The application was completed in only 2 days. Belzona 1591 was specified by the inspection service of the refinery.