BELZONA PROTECTS DRUM THICKENERS AGAINST CORROSION
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Wastewater Treatment Plant - UK
Application Date: August 2007
Products:
Belzona® 1111 Super-Metal
Belzona® 5811 Immersion Grade
Problem: The mechanical drum thickener casings at this plant had corroded in service from contact with Chlorides & Sulphates present in the wastewater sludge being processed.
Photograph Descriptions
- Original corroded condition
- Blasted ready for repair & coating
- Belzona® 5811 first coat complete
- Completed application
Application Situation
Drum Thickener casing
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflet TCC-5.
Belzona Facts
After grit blasting the units any pitting corrosion was filled with Belzona® 1111 followed by fully lining with two coats of Belzona® 5811. Following the successful completion of this set of Drum Thickeners, this company have since coated a second set using the same procedure.