PIPING DISTRIBUTION HEADER REPAIRED WITH BELZONA

KHIA ID: 335
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Water treatment plant in Florida, USA
Application Date: May 1999
Products:

Belzona ® 1111 (Super Metal)

Belzona ® 5811 (Immersion Grade)


Problem: Corrosion as well as erosion deteriorated the entire internal surface of this sludge water piping structure. This pipework transports sludge water from the sedimentation tanks to the digester.
Photograph Descriptions
  1. View of the sedimentation tanks
  2. Repairs to pits with Belzona® 1111 (Super Metal)
  3. First coat Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
  4. Second coat of Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade) almost complete
Application Situation
Sludge water piping distribution header.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets VPF-1 and VPF-2.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade) is perfectly suited to resist mild erosion coupled with H2S attack. Replacing piping can be very difficult if the new section does not line up with the old flange face.