Severe Corrosion stopped with Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane)

KHIA ID: 502
Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)
Application: RPA-Roof Problem Areas (RPA)
Substrate: Steel
Customer Location: Municipal power authority, Texas USA
Application Date: April 2003
Products:

Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane)

Belzona 3921 (GSC Surface Conditioner)

Belzona 9311 (Reinforcing Membrane Sheet)


Problem: Severe corrosion caused paint delamination on top of exposed reclaim tank walls.
Photograph Descriptions

1. The corroded reclaim tank wall.

2. Surface prepared and conditioned with Belzona 3921.

3. First coat of Belzona 3111.

4. Top coat of Belzona 3111 applied.

Application Situation
Lime slurry reclaim tank. Client needed a long-term repair to an unusual corrosion problem.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with a modified version of Belzona® Know-How System Leaflet RPA-10.
Belzona Facts
Belzona 3111 (Flexible Membrane)has been successfully used in other parts of plant. Repeated painting and repainting did not provide long term relief. Areas was grit blasted to remove old paint and other products which had failed.