BELZONA PROTECTS HYDROELECTRIC DAM COMPONENT
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Application Date: April 2013
Products:
Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: High volume of river water will flow over the steel component and client wanted a coating suitable for permanent immersion and to protect from corrosion.
Photograph Descriptions
- Abrasive blasted substrate awaiting coating
- Application of 1st coat of Belzona 5811 (Grey)
- Completed application of 1st coat of Belzona 5811 (Grey)
- Completed application of 2nd coat of Belzona 5811 (Black)
Application Situation
The fabricated pieces will be one of the first components to construct the dam used to generate hydroelectric power. The coated steel will be cast into concrete with hundreds of thousands of gallons of water will flow over the completed application.
Application Method
Application was carried out by brush in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-4
Belzona Facts
The project was carried out according to the specification from United States Corps of Engineers.
