Oxygenation Tank Rebuilt and Protected for Years to Come
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)
Substrate: Concrete
Customer Location: Florida, USA
Application Date: March 2017
Products:
Belzona 4124 (Bulkfill)
Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Belzona 9811 (Alumina Tiles)
Problem: The tank had not had protection for years, and as a result the concrtete walls and floors were in a bad shape. Some sections showed eriosion as deep as 3'. Large mixer blades had cuased a severe erosion the tanks' structure. The time was of the essence because of the rainy season.
Photograph Descriptions
- Damaged Concrete.
- Concrete rebuilt with Belzona 4124.
- Concrete coated with Belzona 5811.
- Belzona Alumina Tiles System installed: Belzona 5811 as a base coat, Belzona 9811 and Belzona 1812 (as a grouting compound).
Application Situation
Oxygenation tank at a wastewater plant. Customer required protection of this tank for years to come. Time was of the essence because rainy season was very close.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with modified versions of Belzona Know-How System Leaflets TCC-9 and TCC-15. First, the damaged concrete areas were rebuilt with Belzona 4124. Once the surfaces were restored, they were coated with Belzona 5811. Then, Belzona 9811 alumina tiles sheets were placed on top of Belzona 5811, and grouted with Belzona 1812.
Belzona Facts
The Customer was familiar with Belzona products and know-how procedures. This time they needed a durable system that would serve them for years to come.
