BELZONA SEALS SF6 LEAKS ON CIRCUIT BREAKER
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Steel and porcelain
Customer Location: Electrical distribution substation, Australia
Application Date: July, 2009
Products:
Belzona® 1161 (Super UW Metal)
Problem: SF6 gas leaks through porcelain bushing seal
Photograph Descriptions
- Original unsuccessful repair (still leaking)
- Prepared area using the MBX Bristle blaster
- Applying the Belzona® 1161
- Close up of the completed repair
Application Situation
Bushing on 330kV circuit breaker.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System leaflet VPF-11a. An MBX Bristle Blaster was used to prepare the surface before application of Belzona® 1161 to seal the leak area.
Belzona Facts
Application was carried out in an impressively simple and quick manner and created a totally successful gas tight seal where previous repair attempts had failed.
