BELZONA REPAIR TO OIL COOLER
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)
Substrate: Copper Alloy
Customer Location: Power Station in Sri Lanka
Application Date: January 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: The unit was severely damaged and leaking as a result of bimetallic corrosion.
Photograph Descriptions
- Corroded unit with holes clearly visible - Belzona® 1111 being used to repair holed and corroded areas
- Belzona® 1321 being applied to protect unit
- Completed application being pressure tested
Application Situation
Thrust bearing oil cooler from turbine
Application Method
Application was carried out using techniques adapted from Belzona System Leaflets HEX-3 & HEX-9. Holed and corroded areas were rebuilt using Belzona® 1111 incorporating Belzona® 9341 (Reinforcement Tape).
Belzona Facts
Unit was pressure tested before being returned to service and has regularly been inspected since and remains in perfect condition. Belzona repair was carried out at a fraction the cost of a replacement unit.
