Belzona Renews Black Water Tank
Industry: Marine (MRNE)
Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)
Substrate: Marine aluminum
Customer Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Application Date: July 2005
Products:
Belzona® 1121 (Super XL-Metal)
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: Severe pitting caused by H2S attack of aluminum walls, top and supports causing leakage of sewage to bilge.
Photograph Descriptions
- My Absolute at Cable Marine, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
- Severe pitting wastage of tank walls and supports
- Doubler plates and Belzona® 1121 applied
- Final protection with Belzona® 5811 awaiting top
Application Situation
Black water tank in 80 ft Aluminum motor yacht.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SOS-5. Doubler plates bonded to 4 sides and supports faired with Belzona® 1121. All surfaces coated with Belzona® 5811.
Belzona Facts
36kgs of Belzona® 1121 8 liters of Belzona® 5811 and three work days restored and protected tank from future attack. Welding would have taken weeks and coating would still have been needed.
