BELZONA REPAIRS GLASS LINED REACTOR
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel & Glass
Customer Location: Chemical Plant, Israel
Application Date: 2009
Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona 1392 (Ceramic HT2)
Problem: Duo to the operational environment the glass lining in the reactor and on the agitator paddle was severely damaged exposing the base metal to severe corrosion.
Photograph Descriptions
- The reactor
- Damage on the paddle
- Reactor damage
- Completed reactor repairs
Application Situation
Chemical Reactor used to produce industrial cleaners and disinfectants. The process uses a mixture of acids and alkalis at an operating temperature up to 70°C.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know How System Leaflets TCC-3.
Belzona Facts
Due to the extent of damage, especially on the paddle area, no other repairs alternative was available. The only option was replacing the reactor with new unit. The Belzona solution was completed on site and the unit was back to service in two days. The unit was inspected in 2012 and apart from slight erosion on the paddle was found in excellent condition.
