BELZONA REBUILD AND PROTECTS TURBINE RUNNER

KHIA ID: 5579

Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron

Customer Location: Hydropower Plant, British Columbia, CA
Application Date: May 2001

Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)

Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)

Problem: The Turbine Runner was showing signs of erosion on the leading edges of the vanes

Photograph Descriptions

1. Turbine Runner after initial grit blasting

2. Leading edges of vanes rebuilt with Belzona 1311

3. Application of the 1st coat of Belzona 1341 in progress

4. Completed application of the 2nd coat of Belzona 1341

Application Situation

Turbine Runner

Application Method

The surface was properly prepared and the application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1 and CEP-3.

Belzona Facts

Using Belzona allowed the operation to deal with the erosion problems before they became a major problem. Coating the runner with Belzona 1341 will improve its performance and protect it from corrosion in the future.

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