BELZONA SEALS JOINTS IN UNDERGROUND PIPELINE
Industry: Buildings & Structures (BSTR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Power plant, Western Kentucky
Application Date: 2007
Products:
Belzona® 4111 (Magma Quartz)
Belzona® 2211 (MP Hi Build Elastomer)
Problem: Power Plant was losing the cooling water through the expansion joints at the concrete pipe junctions.
Photograph Descriptions
- Joints before the application of Belzona
- Joints before the application of Belzona
- Application of Belzona® 2211
- Completed application
Application Situation
Underground Concrete Pipes from the Cooling Tower to the Condensor.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets HEX-13a and 13b. Joints were grit blasted before Belzona® 4111 was used to repair joint edges. Finally joints were sealed with Belzona® 2211.
Belzona Facts
Other sealants had failed. Belzona was chosen to seal leaks in ten joints. Belzona provides excellent adhesion to existing concrete and high elasticity of Belzona® 2211 ensures an effective long term watertight seal.
