CORRODED PIPEWORK: A THING OF THE PAST WITH BELZONA® 5851 (HA-BARRIER)

KHIA ID: 361

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Steel and stainless steel

Customer Location: Oil refinery in New Zealand
Application Date: 2001

Products:
Belzona® 5851 (HA-Barrier)

Problem: CUI (Corrosion Under Insulation) was causing costly shutdowns to under-take repairs.

Photograph Descriptions

Prior to application, corrosion can easily be seen. Belzona® 5851 (HA-Barrier) is easily applied to hot surfaces by trower,brush, or even spray.

Application Situation

Corroded pipework and columns.

Application Method

Manual surface preparation was done with high pressure water blasting. Belzona® 5851 (HA-Barrier) was applied directly to hot pipework while in service.

Belzona Facts

Lost production during shutdowns is very expensive. Also, maintenance and management services are stretched thin during shutdowns, whereas carrying out maintenance outside of normal shutdowns allows for more effective use of resources.

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