Rubber Liner of a Steam Condenser

APPLICATION DATE

October 2018

APPLICATION SITUATION

Rubber liner of a Steam Condenser

CUSTOMER LOCATION

Power Plant, Aboadze, Ghana

PROBLEM:

Existing condenser rubber liner peels off and corrosion starts to attack the metallic surface.

 

PRODUCTS:

Belzona 2111 (D&A High-Build Elastomer)

Belzona 2911 (Elastomer QD Conditioner)

Belzona 1111 (Super Metal)

 

SUBSTRATE:

Rubber & Steel

APPLICATION METHOD:

Application was done in accordance with Belzona Know How System leaflets GSS-1 creating gaskets. After surface was prepared, we notice some amount of metal has been lost. Metallic surface was rebuilt with Belzona 1111 super metal. Elastomeric conditioner and Belzona 2111 (D&A High-Build Elastomer) was applied, using the applicator and brush.

 

FACTS:

The rubber liner coated with Belzona 2111 is currently lasting and performing well when steam condenser is in service. The cost to repair is lower as compared to purchasing a new steam condenser for power generation. Belzona 2111 (D&A High-Build Elastomer) was selected because of the flexible properties.