THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF ANOTHER PUMP IS EXTENDED SIGNIFICANTLY WITH BELZONA
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)
Substrate: Cast Iron
Customer Location: Coal Fired Power Plant in New Mexico,U.S.A.
Application Date: March 2001
Products:
Belzona® 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal)
Belzona® 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem: The pump was badly worn and the case ring landings were completely eroded.
Photograph Descriptions
- Sever erosion of the case ring landings
- Application in progress
- Casing wear ring seats rebuilt
- The pump casing is completely refurbished
Application Situation
This pump pumps a solution of water and iron pyrite.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflets CEP-2, CEP-3 and CEP-5.
Belzona Facts
Prior to the Belzona application,the life expectancy of this pump was between six months and one year. Two years after the first application the pump is still pumping at peak efficiency. The pump has performed so well that the utility decided to refurbish another pump in early 2003.
