BELZONA REPAIRS A CORRODED STORAGE TANK
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Mild Steel
Customer Location: Oil storage and transportation company. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Application Date: November 2011
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem: Exposure to oil and sea water at a maximum temperature of 75°C caused corrosion pitting and loss of wall thickness.
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the tank TQ-1010.
- Top view of the tank.
- Presence of corrosion.
- Tank wall area during Belzona 1111 application.
Application Situation
Presence of corrosion in tank containing oil and sea water.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet TCC-1 as a guide. The surface was abrasive blasted and then Belzona 1111 was applied to repair the damaged areas.
Belzona Facts
Conventional welding was not a suitable option due to the unsafe conditions to the facilities and people. The Belzona technology allowed a cold repair solution, without deformation or thermal distortions and with no operational hazards. Belzona 1111 is corrosion restant and provides exellent protection to the surface it is applied to.
