Repair and Protection of Main Condenser-Coal Plant

KHIA ID: 10112
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Underwood,North Dakota
Application Date: March 1996
Products: Belzona 1121 (Super XL-Metal),Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)

Problem: The tubesheet of this heat exchanger was in dire need of rebuild and coat.

Swanson Youngdale applying corks in tubes.

Contractor applying Belzona 1121 between all tubes; bring it flush with tubes

Application of 2 coats of Belzona 1321

Inspection of final application of B1121 and Belzona 1321 100% before cork removal

Application Situation
Belzona offered a turnkey solution to bring condenser back to 100% with total rebuild and coat system.
Application Method
Tubes were corked (over 2000) and then face was blasted ,once blasted the tubes were corked again flush; Belzona 1121 metal was trolled in the bring face flush with tubes. As per Instructions for Use, Belzona 1321 was applied in 2 coat system.
Belzona Facts
Client went with Belzona because of knowledge and experience with our products.