Belzona’s wide range of epoxy-based metal repair composites and high-temperature coatings and linings have been used in the Oil and Gas industry since the late 1970s. Our materials are specifically designed to provide outstanding erosion and corrosion protection and chemical resistance for equipment operating offshore and onshore at various temperatures and pressures. Belzona offers cost effective solutions, which reduce downtime and labour costs while eliminating the need for equipment replacement.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Process vessels are particularly susceptible to corrosion through constant attack from corrosive chemical solutions and entrained solids. In addition, elevated temperature, and pressure together with intensive cleaning and decontamination processes create an aggressive corrosive environment.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona offer a complete solution for pressure vessels handling liquid hydrocarbons, gas and
process chemicals including separators, slug catchers, knock-out drums and many more.
Our linings can be spray or hand applied and once cured in service, form a barrier between the substrate and corrosive media. As well as resisting erosion-corrosion, Belzona linings are designed to withstand vast pressure and temperature fluctuations, including steam-out and explosive decompression.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Maintenance of pipework is critical in every industry and facility. Common causes of damage and deterioration to pipes, valves and fittings can include impact and frost damage, corrosion, erosion and chemical attack.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Belzona provide a wide range of cold-curing repair composites and epoxy coatings specifically designed to offer outstanding erosion and corrosion protection as well as demonstrating excellent chemical resistance. Such materials can be used to rebuild valve bodies, guides and slides, diaphragms and expansion bellows and coat to protect from further damage.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Welding is one of the most recognised bonding techniques; however, it also presents several challenges related to personal and environmental safety, downtime and defects that can lead to failures.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Design and maintenance scenarios that would historically involve hot work can be completed with the use of polymeric cold bonding composites. This technology is applied and cures at ambient temperatures, thus improving safety and reducing downtime.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Storage tanks and containment areas suffer deterioration through attack from corrosive chemicals. If damage is left untreated, structural loss or at worst, wall defects will occur resulting in loss of containment with costly implications such as downtime and replacement costs.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Storage tanks and containment areas can be repaired and protected to resist chemical attack. These solutions result in long term corrosion protection and optimizes the life of the asset.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Pumps suffer from erosion, corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack. As a result, pump deterioration leads to decreased pumping efficiency and eventually costly part replacement.
Pitting, worn wear ring clearances as well as casing thin and through wall defects can be rebuilt using composites specifically designed for pumping applications. Pumping efficiency can also be restored and enhanced with the use of a hydrophobic smooth lining, which also protects from erosion-corrosion and cavitation.
Once the pump has been protected with Belzona, it can remain maintenance-free for years.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Pumps suffer from erosion, corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack. As a result, pump deterioration leads to decreased pumping efficiency and eventually costly part replacement.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
Pitting, worn wear ring clearances as well as casing thin and through wall defects can be rebuilt using composites specifically designed for pumping applications. Pumping efficiency can also be restored and enhanced with the use of a hydrophobic smooth lining, which also protects from erosion-corrosion and cavitation.
Once the pump has been protected with Belzona, it can remain maintenance-free for years.
TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Floating hoses and fenders are susceptible to deterioration from impact, abrasion and constant exposure to hash environmental conditions. If the damage is not addressed at an early stage, it can lead to loss of buoyancy and ultimately catastrophic fuel spillage with costly implications.
POTENTIAL SOLUTIONS
By utilizing the Belzona 2000 Series elastomeric polymers, both floating hoses and fenders torn or damaged in service, can be repaired, protected and returned to a serviceable condition in a timely manner.
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Polymeric repair solutions formulated to repair and protect equipment in the oil and gas industry.
