Protection of Wastewater Centrifuge
The centrifuge was suffering from erosion-corrosion and scale buildup. They needed a product that would protect the equipment but also help reduce the buildup and improve the efficiency of the equipment.
CASE
Weakened Pipe Reinforced with Plate Bonding and SW
Problem
Diffuser ring was corroded and certain areas were worn out and needed to be resurfaced.
Industry
Water & Wastewater Management
Application Date
2021
Location
Ontario / Canada
Equipment Application
VPF-Valves, Pipes and Fittings
Subtrate
Carbon Steel
Product
Belzona 1161 (Super UW-Metal)
Belzona 1982, Belzona SuperWrap II
Repair Stages
Application Situation
The pipe was so deteriorated that they were concerned that abrasive blasting the bottom of the pipe will punThe pipe was so deteriorated that they were concerned that abrasive blasting the bottom of the pipe will puncture the pipe and create through wall defects. It was decided to do a plate bonding with a surface tolerant product as an initial reinforcement before further reinforcing with SWII.
Application Method
First, the pipe was prepared as best as possible. The we did a plate bonding repair with Belzona 1161 to protect the bottom section of the pipe. After, we grit blasted the rest of the pipe and reinforced the rest of the pipe with Belzona Superwrap II.
Belzona Facts
The pipe was so deteriorated that it was about to have through wall defects and they could not shutdown operations. The BeThe pipe was so deteriorated that it was about to have through wall defects and they could not shutdown operations. The Belzona solution presented minimal disruption to their operations and they were able to reinforce and protect the pipe for many years.
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