BELZONA REFURBISHES EIGHTY YEAR OLD TURBINE RUNNER
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Steel
Customer Location: Hydro-electric plant, Arkansas
Application Date: 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1121 (Super XL Metal)
Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: Years of use had caused severe corrosion and cavitation erosion on the turbine. Customer had received bids for new replacement but chose Belzona on economic grounds.
Photograph Descriptions
- Turbine before initial blast cleaning
- Some of the cavitaion damage
- Project after Belzona® 1121 application
- Completed project
Application Situation
Severely eroded Francis turbine runner.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-3 & CEP-5. Corroded surfaces were rebuilt and smoothed with Belzona® 1121 before coating with Belzona® 1341 for long term protection.
Belzona Facts
Belzona method saved the customer in excess of $150,000 and restored turbine to its original efficiency.