BELZONA PROTECTS HEAT EXCHANGER HEAD
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Chemical plant - Gulf Coast, USA.
Application Date: August 2009
Products:
Belzona® 1391 (Ceramic HT)
Problem: Severe corrosion occurring due to source water. corrosion rate estimated at 0.05” (1.25mm) per year.
Photograph Descriptions
- The rapid metal loss through corrosion clearly evident
- Surface preparation completed
- Close up of application
- Completed head
Application Situation
Heat exchanger end cover.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet HEX-3.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 1391 provides excellent erosion corrosion protection at elevated temperatures. This application will ensure continued service for many years avoiding the need to replace the equipment when corrosion losses impact on safe operation.
