BELZONA SEALS SF6 LEAKS ON GAS CHARGED CIRCUIT BREAKER
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: ENC-Engines and Casings (ENC)
Substrate: Aluminium and porcelain
Customer Location: Power Company, UK
Application Date: 2007
Products:
Belzona® 2311 (SR Elastomer)
Problem: SF6 gas leaking through porcelain bushing seals
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the repair area (Top and Bottom)
- Top bushing sealed
- bottom bushing sealed
Application Situation
Gas charged circuit breakers in sub station
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified Belzona Know-How System Leaflet ENC-10. Following surface preparation to profile the metal and remove the glaze from the porcelain Belzona® 2311 was used to create an elastomeric seal.
Belzona Facts
Cost of replacing two new bushings was £10,000. The Belzona repair cost £300.
