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Repair And Coating for a Boiler Feed Pump

Problem
After 3 to 4 months in use the boiler feed pump was suffering from general corrosion/erosion and the metal shavings in the feed eventually would lead to a through hole in the casing.

Industry

Facilities Maintenance

Application Date

December 2012

Equipment Application

CEP-Centrifugal Pumps (CEP)

Customer Location

Windsor, Ontario

Substrate

Steel

Products

Belzona 1391 (Ceramic HT)

Before

Close-up view of a rusted metallic component with visible corroded areas and a round opening in the center.

Boiler feed pump prior to application

During

Close-up view of a circular mechanical component, showcasing a polished interior surface and mounting holes.

Preparation completed

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Application completed

After

Top view of a mechanical component with a circular metal casing and a central cylindrical feature, coated in a light green substance.

Fifteen months after application

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Application Situation

Boiler feed pump.

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Application Method

Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-5 for repair of general erosion damage. The surface was prepared by grinding the entire surface to be coated. Belzona 1391 was applied with a stiff bristle brush as a two coat system in accordance with the Belzona Instructions For Use.

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Belzona Facts

Belzona 1391 has been designed to operate under  continuous immersion of temperatures up to 120°C (248°F) as the boiler feed was working at a temperature of 93°C (200°F). Fifteen months (March 2014) after application the system is in great working order with no corrosion/erosion or holes.

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They diagnose the problem, recommend the Belzona solution, and supervise the application. They diagnose the problem, recommend the Belzona solution, and supervise the application.

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