BELZONA REBUILDS AND PROTECTS TURBINE RUNNER HUB

KHIA ID: 717
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Hydroelectric Power Plant, France
Application Date: July 2003
Products:

Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)


Problem: The turbine hub had suffered from erosion due to cavitation.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. Large Kaplan Turbine
  2. Application underway
  3. Completed repair and protection
Application Situation
Kaplan Turbine
Application Method
The appliction was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-5 and CEP-8.
Belzona Facts
This repair and protection prolonged the life of this turbine and meant that inspection and repairs were required less frequently.