BELZONA PUMP DIFFUSER PROTECTED
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Sewage Treatment Plant in Northern California
Application Date: September 1982
Products:
Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal) Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)
Problem: Erosion/corrosion and cavitation
Photograph Descriptions
- The diffuser removed for repairs
- Damage on flow surface
- Close up of cavitation pitting
- Repairs in progress using a rotating jig to create the internal shape and dimension without machining
Application Situation
Centrifugal pump diffuser
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How Leaflets CEP-1 and CEP-2.
Belzona Facts
This pump was in service for seven years with no damage until the unit was removed from service for other reasons. Extending the life of the pump diffuser saved the plant tremendous replacement costs.
