Pump Bearing Housing Repair in Situ
Upon removal of the top casing, the pump was inspected. It was determined that the bush seating was suffering from corrosion and wear and needed to be rebuilt.
CASE
Belzona 2141 Protects Francis Turbine Runners from Cavitation
Problem
Cavitation had caused erosion of the parent metal and loss of performance of the turbine. Belzona 1341 and Belzona 1421 had been applied in 1998 but had suffered erosion in this aggressive environment.
Industry
Power Generation
Application Date
2001
Location
Ontario / Canada
Equipment Application
CEP-Centrifugal Pumps
Subtrate
iron
Product
Belzona 2141 (ACR-Fluid Elastomer)
Belzona 2941 (Elastomer SP-Conditioner)
Repair Stages
Application Situation
Twin 914mm (36 inch) Francis Turbine Runners operating with 13m (42 feet) head and constructed in 1945.
Application Method
Application was carried out in accordance with Belzona Know-How System Leaflet CEP-3.
Belzona Facts
Inspection of the Belzona 2141 in 2002 showed no damage – further inspection after 34 months showed no sign of damage to the coating.
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