Belzona lines a bund.

KHIA ID: 9261
Industry: Steel & Metal Processing (STEL)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Spain
Application Date: July 2019
Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)

Problem: Previous exposure to the acid had caused the concrete to degrade and it was evident to the customer that this needed rectifying.

Surface Preparation

Application Completed

Application Completed

Application Situation
Alternative solutions involved the relaying of concrete, which would be a costly and time-consuming process and wouldn't help mitigate the source of the problem - resistance to the 98% Sulphuric acid.
Application Method
The application was carried out as per the instructions for use and the systems leaflet. With the application onto the concrete done when the surface was cooling as to minimise outgassing.
Belzona Facts
Belzona was able to offer a material that is able to withstand the harsh conditions associated with the potential exposure to the sulphuric acid, while negating the need to replace the concrete.