BELZONA PROTECTS WATER TREATMENT PLANT FILTER
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: WPA-Wall Problem Areas (WPA)
Substrate: Stainless steel.
Customer Location: Water treatment plant, Girona, Spain
Application Date: May 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)
Belzona® 4311 (Magma CR1)
Problem: Severe corrosion of the stainless steel substrate due to the presence of Hydrogen Sulphide and Sulphuric acid. These are created by bacterial action in the organic matter.
Photograph Descriptions
- Initial state of the sieve
- Rebuilding with Belzona® 1121
- Application of the second coating of Belzona® 4311
- Finished unit
Application Situation
Filter for removing organic matter.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-5. After grit blasting, deeply corroded areas were rebuilt using Belzona® 1121 followed by coating with two layers (grey and red) of Belzona® 4311.
Belzona Facts
The filter was rapidly repaired and put back into service. The Belzona® 4311 provides excellent corrosion protection to all concentrations of Sulphuric acid ensuring long term protection of the equipment.
