BELZONA RESTORES AND PROTECTS RIVER WATER PUMP
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron casing, Carbon Steel impeller
Customer Location: Petrochemical Plant, Louisiana U.S.A.
Application Date: October 2008
Products:
Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: Pump was experiencing corrosion and cavitation erosion damage. Much of the casing was suffering from pitting caused by impingement.
Photograph Descriptions
- Rebuilt and protected suction bell
- Impeller with first coat of Belzona® 1321(Grey)
- Impeller fully protected with second coat Belzona® 1321
- Suction diffuser fully restored
Application Situation
Cooling water pump drawing water from the Mississippi river.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1, -3 and -5.
Belzona Facts
The alternative to a Belzona repair is replacement which is considerably more costly, and takes several weeks for delivery. Similar repairs had already been carried out for this customer so belzona was obvious choice as not only is time and money saved but the life and performance of the pump is extended. This application can be performed at a cost of approximately $15,000, and returned to service within one week.
