WORN FAN BLADES RESTORED WITH BELZONA
Industry: Power (POWR)
Application: FBC-Fans, Blowers and Compressors (FBC)
Substrate: Glass reinforced polyester (GRP)
Customer Location: Power station in Thailand
Application Date: November 2001
Products:
Belzona® 4151
Belzona® 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Belzona® 5111 (Ceramic Cladding)
Problem: UV degradation, erosion and impingement had caused damage to the surface coating on the blades potentially leading to more porous damage.
Photograph Descriptions
- Application of Belzona® 4151 to the blades
- Belzona® 1341 applied to leading edges
- Belzona® 5111 applied by airless spray
- Blades being returned for installation to cooling towers
Application Situation
GRP fan blades from cooling towers.
Application Method
The application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet FBC-1.
Belzona Facts
Belzona® 4151 was used to repair the damaged top coat on the blades. Belzona® 1341 was used to protect the leading edges and Belzona® 5111 was used to provide overall protection. The Belzona refurbishment has avoided the high cost of blade replace-ment and provided the plant with long term protection of the blades.
