Belzona Extends the Life of a Seawater Pipe
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: ()
Substrate: Carbon Steel
Customer Location: Gulf of Mexico, USA
Application Date: November 2016
Problem: Seawater at high velocity is causing premature failure of carbon steel piping. The ingrained salts in the flow are erosive as well as corrosive. Some electrolysis is also present and isolation is required to reduce it.
Photograph Descriptions
- Pipes after abrasive blasting.
- Surfaces are degreased prior to application.
- Belzona 1331 internal lining.
- Complete application.
Application Situation
Interior of a seawater piping at an oil producing facility. They were one of the first companies to embrace the new technology of Belzona 1331.
Application Method
These 12" sections of pipe were internally lined by brush and roller due to spin-spray equipment not available. Belzona 1331 was installed in four thin coats with the pipe orientation changing four times.
Belzona Facts
Due to the rising cost of quality steel and fabrication lead time, Belzona 1331 was chosen to extend the life of the pipe sections. A longer replacement interval saves the Customer valuable downtime and money.
