CASE STUDY
GUIDE VEINS COATING
Belzona Protects Guide Veins at a Hydroelectric Power Station
Industry: Hydroelectric Power
Application: Guide Veins Coating
Products: Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
Customer Location: : NSW, Australia
Application Date: July 2024
PROBLEM
The existing coating on a hydroelectric power station’s guide veins, located at the end of the penstock where water flows into the turbine impeller, were starting to show the effects of corrosion and erosion.
Existing coating of guide veins.
Completed with second coat of Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) Blue.
APPLICATION
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) was recommended as this 2-coat system is specifically designed to improve the efficiency of fluid handling equipment. It offers excellent resistance to the effects of corrosion and erosion, and is also approved for use with potable water.
Prior to blasting.
After abrasive blasting.
First coat of Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) Grey completed.
OUTCOME
The application was completed by the Rezitech Services onsite team in under a week ensuring a quick turnaround and minimal downtime for the hydroelectric power station.
Products
Belzona’s wide range of epoxy-based metal repair composites and high temperature coatings and linings has been used in the water and wastewater industry since the late 1970s.
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide)
A 2-part epoxy coating designed to improve efficiency of pumps, pipes, valves and other fluid handling equipment while protecting them from the effects of erosion and corrosion. This high performance product is proven to reduce energy consumption, provide excellent chemical resistance and lower maintenance costs.
Belzona 1341 (Supermetalglide) improves pump efficiency by using hydrophobic technology to repel process fluids and reduce turbulent flow. Efficiency increases of up to 7% have been recorded on new equipment and up to 20% on refurbished equipment.
About Rezitech
Established in 1968, Rezitech is the sole Australian Distributor for Belzona. Rezitech offers a comprehensive range of industrial protective coatings and epoxy metal repair composites to many different industries including: oil and gas, mining, power, water and waste water, pulp and paper, marine, manufacturing among others.
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To provide industry with easier maintenance solutions that provide cost effective, efficient and long lasting results for our valued clients. To provide an integrated industry service by striving for Rezitech being a truly complete solutions provider!
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