BONDING SUPPORT PADS WITH BELZONA
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: National Oil Co. - U.A.E.
Application Date: 2004
Products:
Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)
Problem: Corrosion and wear of pipes in area of supports caused by the constant thermal expansion and contraction.
Photograph Descriptions
- The working environment
- Bond area on pipeline grit blasted and Belzona® 1121 applied to wet out the surface
- Wear pad strapped into place and exuded material being faired off
- Completed application with pipe sat on support
Application Situation
Oil pipeline crossing desert from oil field to marine terminal
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet VPF-15.
Belzona Facts
Extended working life of Belzona® 1121 allows pads to be bonded effectively in the high desert temperatures. Over 300 pads have to be bonded to the pipeline.
