Our latest KHIAs

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: WPA-Wall Problem Areas (WPA)  |  Products: Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : This concrete wall is part of a biomass conveying system that feeds the boiler used for electrical power generation. Over the years, the wall has prog...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1813
Problem : At a coal-based thermal power plant, a vertical coal mill discharge pipe was punctured due to severe coal particle erosion in an interval of 6 months....

Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1212, Belzona 1813, Belzona 1814, Belzona 2111 (D & A Hi-Build Elastomer), Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner), Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : The client processes ore through crushing, grinding, flotation, and filtration, then sends the depleted pulp to tailings storage. The client pointed o...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : An energy distributor in New South Wales, Australia reported oil leaking on the transformers in a substation. These transformers cannot be replaced ...

Industry: Military (MILI)  |  Application: SOS-Ships and Offshore Structures (SOS)  |  Products: Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Problem : A Cyclone-class naval patrol vessel operating in the Middle East was experiencing corrosion on the internal surfaces of its stern tubes, which were ex...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal), Belzona 5821, Belzona 9231 (Surefoot Aggregate)
Problem : This storage area is used for the storage and charging of autonomous pallet loaders and is often wet. This abrasion and intermittent immersion created...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
Problem : Due to misalignment of the scupper drain, salt water had ponded in the corner of a storage locker and caused localized pitting and penetrations in the...

Industry: Military (MILI)  |  Application: FPA-Floor Problem Areas (FPA)  |  Products: Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : The scupper aboard this particular vessel is exposed to salt water and had become badly corroded, if the corrosion had been allowed to progress furthe...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: GSS-Gaskets, Seals and Shims (GSS)  |  Products: Belzona 4111 (Magma-Quartz), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : The lower section of the condenser waterbox outlet suffered severe corrosion and wall penetration due to continuous exposure to seawater and other cor...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1311 (Ceramic R-Metal), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : The internal flange coating of the circulating water pipe discharge circulation pipe was found to be damaged and delaminated, leading to the developme...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1212, Belzona 1221 (Super E-Metal), Belzona SuperWrap II
Problem : Leakage was identified on the external surface of the pipe, caused by long-term corrosion and pipe aging. The degradation compromised the structural i...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade)
Problem : The existing coating on the carbon steel heat exchanger water box had deteriorated over time due to aging, continuous operation, and exposure to forei...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 4131 (Magma-Screed), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner), Belzona 5811 (Immersion Grade), Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : The existing coating inside the Unit 2 cold sump forebay manhole in a nuclear power plant had deteriorated over time due to continuous exposure to sea...

Industry: Marine (MRNE)  |  Application: MPT-Mechanical Power Transmission (MPT)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)
Problem : During an inspection of a commercial fishing vessel, heavy localized corrosion was discovered on the carbon steel propulsion shaft. The damage was sit...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Continuous exposure to high-velocity cooling water and turbulent flow was causing aggressive erosion-corrosion across the heat exchanger's carbon stee...

Industry: Power (POWR)  |  Application: SHM-Solids Handling Machinery (SHM)  |  Products: Belzona 1812 (Ceramic Carbide FP)
Problem : The firing system at a coal-fired power plant comprises six coal mills, from which pulverised coal is transported through pipework to 24 burners. The ...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 4301 (Magma CR1 Hi-Build), Belzona 9411 (Release Agent)
Problem : Several flanges had become corroded through contact with inorganic acids. A chemical resistant rebuilding material was required to bring these flanges...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 4311 (Magma CR1), Belzona 4911 (Magma TX Conditioner)
Problem : The customer was experiencing deterioration of a concrete drainage pit caused by continuous exposure to water, cleaning chemicals and general service ...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1983 (SuperWrap II)
Problem : Through wall defects had appeared in the low pressure steam system. These defects were around flanges & tee pieces. The geometry meant traditional rep...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona SuperWrap II, Belzona 5871
Problem : Corrosion around the heating elements of 316L stainless steel acrylic reactors caused through-wall defects and live leaks. A local sales engineer from...

Industry: Water / Wastewater (WATR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier)
Problem : At an operational wastewater treatment facility, sections of external steel pipework were experiencing progressive corrosion. This deterioration was d...

Industry: Sugar (SUGR)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1593
Problem : The customer presented the top tube sheet of a large evaporator for assessment while the unit remained in situ. Manufactured from mild steel, the tube...

Industry: Mining & Quarrying (MINQ)  |  Application: HEX-Heat Exchangers (HEX)  |  Products: Belzona 1511 (Super HT-Metal), Belzona 1523
Problem : Two intercoolers at a nickel smelter had suffered severe corrosion, resulting in a near-total loss of coating integrity and requiring refurbishment. T...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings (VPF)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1212, Belzona SuperWrap II
Problem : There are sand holes at the base of the threaded pipe at the inlet to the drum cooler, resulting in a slight gas leak. The circumferential welded seam...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 5721, Belzona 7311
Problem : During inspection of the N4 Nitric Acid Storage Tank, Customer discovered that several welds attaching the roof access stair support brackets to the t...

Industry: Chemical & Petrochemical (PETR)  |  Application: TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas (TCC)  |  Products: Belzona 1111 (Super Metal), Belzona 1391S, Belzona 1391T, Accessories, Belzona 9111 (Cleaner Degreaser)
Problem : Far over it's lining renewal date, the tank had to remain empty. This was preventing chemicals being stored in a way that allowed for other vessels to...

Industry: Oil & Gas (OILG)  |  Application: CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)  |  Products: Belzona 1321 (Ceramic S-Metal)
Problem : Although the operating environment is generally clean, there is evidence that sediment can pass through the pump, resulting in cavitation damage in is...