BELZONA PROVIDES LONG TERM PROTECTION AGAINST UNDER FLOOR CORROSION
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)
Substrate: Carbon Steel, Ashphalt & Concrete
Customer Location: Petrochemical Plant - UK
Application Date: May 2005
Products:
Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane System)
Problem: As a result of water ingress through the mastic type seal, under floor corrosion had occurred to an extent that the floor needed replacing. The customer was looking for a longer lasting, more effective base seal to satisfy government agency requirements.
Photograph Descriptions
- Before application of the Belzona system after new floor fitted
- Application in progress
- Application complete
- Completed application over 2 years later
Application Situation
Carbon steel Paraxylene storage tank.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet GSS-3
Belzona Facts
This company chose to apply the Belzona system to this tank because it demonstrated their determination to increase the life of their asset. As a result of the success of this tank base seal this company has applied the system to a further 16 tanks to date. The company has also now specified the system for all tanks on-site with a further 6 already scheduled for completion. Furthermore the engineer on-site has also provided us with a testimonial letter stating their satisfaction with the system.
