CASE

Activated Carbon Tank Hole Repair

Problem

Tank which contains activated carbon was wearing off the tank and caused a hole which requires repair.

Industry

Petrochemical

Application Date

2024

Location

Ontario / Canada

Equipment Application

TCC-Tanks and Chemical Containment Areas

Subtrate

Carbon Steel

Product

Belzona 1111

Repair Stages

Application Situation

The pH value of the activated carbon is causing deterioration of the tank which further caused a hole. Customer was advised to use bonding of a metal plate of close thickness to the tank on the hole and covered with Belzona 1111.

Application Method

Surface cleaning of the tank and metal plate was done using power tool. An applicator was used to apply Belzona 1111 on the metal plate and bonded to the tank. Additional application of the product was done on the plate afterwards.

Belzona Facts

Replacement of tank was expensive and quick turnaround was experienced. After a year of application, customer wants to repair another tank due to the performance of the initial one.

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