UNDERGROUND PIPE REPAIRED WITH BELZONA SUPERWRAP II
Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)
Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)
Substrate: Carbon steel
Customer Location: Petrochemical Company, Chonburi, Thailand
Application Date: April 2016
Products:
Belzona SuperWrap II
Belzona 9381 (Reinforcement Tape)
Belzona 1982 (SuperWrap II)
Problem: Internal local corrosion, detected by inspection pig, had created a thin-wall defect in the pipe, which had a design pressure rating of 100 bar(g).
Photograph Descriptions
- The damaged pipe
- Grit blasting the surface
- First layer of Belzona 9381 and Belzona 1982 applied
- Final layer of Belzona 1982 applied
Application Situation
Underground pipe had developed thin-wall defect
Application Method
The application was carried out by a validated installer following the specific design generated for this application.
Belzona Facts
This Belzona SuperWrap II application presented an effective and low-cost repair solution. Rather than expensive and time-consuming weld repairs, the Belzona SuperWrap II application was completed rapidly and with solid results. The contract was awarded to the Belzona Distributor as they were the only bidder to have their own installation and services team.
