BELZONA PROTECTS HEAT EXCHANGER TUBE SHEETS
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Chemical Plant, Mexico
Application Date: April, 2006
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Erosion corrosion protection required on tube sheets to prevent further loss of metal thacould otherwise lead to leakage, loss of efficiency and contamination.
Photograph Descriptions
- Corroded tube sheet
- After grit blasting
- 1st coat of Belzona® 1321
- Completed application with corks removed from tubes
Application Situation
Heat exchanger tube sheets in Chemical plant.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflets HEX-1 & -3
Belzona Facts
The equipment was returned to service in just 3 days, representing a gain in the order of $30,000.