Hydro turbine repaired and protected with BELZONA
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast iron
Customer Location: Power plant, Ukraine
Application Date: January 2012
Products:
Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem: Erosion-corrosion and cavitation of the fan blades and of the face of the hydro turbine due to pressure
Photograph Descriptions
- General view of the impeller Surface preparation
- Grit blasting of the turbine
- Geometry of fan blades repaired using Belzona 1311
- Repaired surfaces of the hydro turbine after the application of Belzona 1311 and Belzona 1341
Application Situation
Erosion-corrosion problems revealed during annual inspection
Application Method
The application was carried out according to Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-1 and FBC-2. Belzona 1311 was used to resurface the profile and Belzona 1341 was applied to improve efficiency and protect impeller from future erosion-corrosion
Belzona Facts
The customer avoided replacement costs by using Belzona to repair the turbine and at the same time, reduced downtime. Belzona will protect the equipment from future erosion-corrosion.
