BELZONA PROTECTS LARGE COOLING WATER PUMP
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Petrochemical plant in Saudi Arabia.
Application Date: March 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: Cavitation and general erosion-corrosion damage had reduced the pumps efficiency to unacceptable levels. The plant has a limited power supply and was looking for all ways to reduce demand.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the pump installation
- The size of pump is clearly evident
- Rebuilding work underway
- Completed application
Application Situation
1.5 meter diameter suction split casing pump handling a 20 meter head of sea water.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-2, CEP-3, CEP-5, and CEP-10.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 1341 not only restored the original efficiency, but provided reduced power demand. This was more important to the plant than cost because of the lack of power available.