GASSIFIER MIXER BLADES PROTECTED WITH BELZONA
Industry: General Industry (GIND)
Application: PDP-Positive Displacement Pumps (PDP)
Substrate: Steel / Rubber
Customer Location: Refinery El Dorado, Kansas
Application Date: April 2004
Products:
Belzona® 2121 (D&A Hi-Coat Elastomer)
Problem: The original rubber coating failed. The leading edge of the steel wore away and large chunks of steel were missing. This decreased the efficiency of the unit.
Photograph Descriptions
- Damaged Gasifier mixer blade leading edge missing
- New leading edge welded and rubber being prepared
- Application of Belzona® 2121
- Finished application
Application Situation
Coke and water are mixed to provide Syngas for use in refinery processes.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet SHM-9.
Belzona Facts
The long term reliability and ease of application of the repair are two of the many reasons why Belzona was the product of choice.