SERVICE LIFE EXTENDED: FLYING ASH IS NO PROBLEM FOR BELZONA
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Power Company in the Southwest U.S.A.
Application Date: August 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Belzona® 2121 (D & A Hi-Coat Elastomer)
Problem: Severe wear
Photograph Descriptions
- Worn fan casing damaged from abrasive particles is rebuilt and protected with Belzona® 1812.
- Fan impeller is coated with Belzona® 2121.
- The crew is happy with their work.
Application Situation
Fly ash fan moves fly ash from a lower hopper into one at an upper level of the plant.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets FBC-2 and FBC-5.
Belzona Facts
The fan impeller had a life expectancy of 3 months and costs $1,300. The housing had a life expectancy of one year and costs $3,000. After one year of service following the Belzona application, the fan was opened up and inspected. The impeller was 90% perfect and the housing was 100% perfect. The impeller was re-coated in June 2003, the housing remains perfect. This application has saved the customer over $15,000 in less than two years.
