BELZONA PROTECTS ION-EXCHANGE FILTER
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Power Plant, Moscow, Russia
Application Date: November 2008
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: There were blisters, holes and layer of salts under the original polymeric coating after more than 50 years of service. When old coating was removed many corrosion pits in the substrate were detected.
Photograph Descriptions
- Inside the filter
- Damaged areas within the filter
- Spraying Belzona 5811
- Completed application
Application Situation
Interior coating of ion-exchange filter used to produce water for boilers
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System leaflet TСС-5. Deep holes were welded. Small areas of corrosion pitting was rebuilt with Belzona 1111. Coating was applied by heated airless spray.
Belzona Facts
Customer had good experience with Belzona in the past and was impressed with this application. Faulty filter with many corroded holes was fully restored, well protected and had good finish. Furthermore, high standard of surface preparation and application achieved by contractor assured client of long term protection to this critical equipment.
