JET FUEL Tank's Pitting Corrosion

KHIA ID: 9294

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

Customer Location: Athens Aapropyrgos Greece
Application Date: February 2024

Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade), Belzona 9611 (ES-Metal)

Problem: The Jet fuel tank had 14 points with pitting . The refinery wanted to fill up the tank with Jet fuel ASAP .

Big pitting with hole

pitting

After the application of Belzona 1161

Hole after the application

Application Situation

The tank wanted to be ready in 7 days because the refinery wanted to fill it up with Jet fuel ASAP .

Application Method

We used Belzona 9611 for the big holes and then Belzona 1161 to cover the pitting .
At the end we use Belzona 5811 for long term chemical resistance .

Belzona Facts

If the tank couldn't be ready on time the refinery will pay penalty to the final fuel company 10.000 euros for every day.

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