BELZONA REBUILT HEAT EXCHANGER COVER
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Ship Dockyard, Bulgaria
Application Date: June, 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Damage on the original profile of the cooler top-cover due to erosion/corrosion, led to leaks and loss of efficiency.
Photograph Descriptions
- Damage to top-cover clearly evident
- Formers were used to restore profile
- Repair of top-cover flange face in progress
- Finished repair
Application Situation
Top-cover of heat exchanger
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet HEX-2. After blasting the damaged area and flange surfaces of the top-cover were restored by forming technique and Belzona® 1111.
Belzona Facts
Cost effective and quick method of rebuilding and contouring of the original cooler top-cover profile. Belzona repair fully restored the efficiency of heat exchanger. Significant cost saving to the customer as alternative was equipment replacement.