Belzona Repairs and Protects Oil/Gas/Water Separator
Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Romania
Application Date: June 2019
Products:
Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Belzona 5892
Belzona 1381
Problem: Genereal pitting corrosion on the wall and severe erosion-corrosion in the lower section of separator due to the presence of sour gas.
Photograph Descriptions
1. General view inside separator after grit blasting
2. Corrosion in the wall
3. Repair of corrosion areas
4. Completed application
Application Situation
The horizontal vessel that separates the well fluids into gas and two types of liquids: oil and water is effected by corrosion and also by erosion on the bottom of the first chamber where there is a wash system. The water injection removes the polluted ground sand particles from separator.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-5. The separator surface was cleaned, degreased and grit blasted. Following the grit blasting, stripe coating of all internal weld areas and outer edges were completed and areas of severe corrosion and pitting were identified and repaired using Belzona 1111 Super Metal. A two coat system of Belzona 5892 was applied to protect the separator from further corrosion. The lower section of the first separator stage was then coated with two layers of Belzona 1381 for added erosion-corosion resistance.
Belzona Facts
Both Belzona systems coatings were chosen due to their excellent heat resistance properties, resistance to explosive decompression and proven longevity. As a plus Belzona 1381 was chosen for its superior erosion resistance. The Belzona solution allowed for a quick return to service with the added advantage of ease of appplication. There were no other viable alternative solutions due to the clients tight time scale requirements.
