SUCTION BELLS RESTORED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Power Plant, Missouri
Application Date: May 2009
Products:
Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S Metal)
Belzona® 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem: Erosion had caused serious loss of metal with holes completely through the substrate in places. Loss of effieciency and unscheduled downtime lead client to look at replacing the items.
Photograph Descriptions
- Erosion clearly evident
- Belzona® 1311 being applied
- Belzona® 1321 applied to internal surfaces
- Belzona® 5811 applied to external surfaces
Application Situation
Suction bells from two cooling water pumps.
Application Method
Bells were sandblasted to a white to near Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona System Leaflets CEP-3, CEP-4, and CEP-5. Belzona® 1311 applied to bring housing back to original dimensions. The internals were then coated with Belzona® 1321 and exterior with Belzona® 5811.
Belzona Facts
Replacement for both suction bells would have been an estimated $90,000.00. Total for Belzona materials were $5,200.00; savings totaled $84,800.00.
