Split Case Salt Water Pump Refurbishment
Apply protection to all machined surfaces Application of 1st coat RB 364 Apply Ceram-Chem RP500 Ready to return to service for another 15+ years of life OVERVIEW: Pump has been in service for 15 + years providing the customer with peace of mind, and uninterrupted service, localised spot repairs were required due to mechanical […]
Composite Pipe Repair
Flange is barely attached Repairs commence Repairs using composite weave mat Coating complete OVERVIEW: A power station client required corrosion protection for a 30-plus year-old mild steel pipe, which discharges 60oC seawater from a condenser at high velocity. Following an assessment of the damaged steel pipe, Chemcote carried out composite repair and corrosion protection […]
Duo Chek Valve
Masking and ready for abrasive blasting Application of multiple coats of RB364 internally Holiday testing to ensure coating continuity Coating complete OVERVIEW: Chemcote was engaged to provide long term anti corrosion protection to a power generation customer’s sea water valves INDUSTRY Power Generation ENVIRONMENT Ambient sea water at high velocity SUBSTRATE Mild steel […]
Pipe External Corrosion Protection
Existing corrosion, mech prep after UHPWB Application of spot primer Mid coat applied to affected areas After application of topcoat OVERVIEW: Chemcote was engaged to provide long term protection to assets in a highly aggressive environment. Salt water mains supplying a condenser were externally corroded, and the requirement was for urgent repairs with minimal […]
22 year old pipes coated with glass flake vinyl ester
Internal lining in excellent condition Abrasive blast externals Recoating of externals Recoating of externals in basement OVERVIEW: The pipes were originally coated internally using a glass flake filled vinyl ester more than 22 years ago. Periodic inspection found the internal lining to be in excellent condition, however the externals were regularly exposed to industrial […]
Premature Failure of 316L Stainless Steel Pipes
Severe pitting after 2 months in service After abrasive blasting Damaged internals rebuilt and coated Externally applied caution OVERVIEW: New 316L pipe failed after just two months in operation, causing a total plant shut down. Quick response by Chemcote restored production without having to fabricate new pipes. INDUSTRY Power Generation ENVIRONMENT Ambient temperature seawater […]
Refurbishment of J Strainer using Vinyl Ester – RB 300
Needle Gunning to minimise Abrasive Blasting Costs First coat applied after abrasive blasting Pitfilling to ensure coating continuity Reassembly on site OVERVIEW: Illustrated a sound understanding of the results required to refurbish and extend the life of heavily corroded equipment. Proven performance after 20 years of using “Chemco International” coatings.Chemcote has provided long term […]
RB 300 series used on Self Cleaning Strainer
Heavy pitting corrosion including exposed holes Degree of pitting after repetitive hot wash and abrasive blasting Casting sealing faces, ready for clean up Holiday testing to ensure coating continuity OVERVIEW: Chemcote’s specialist team refurbished the carbon steel self cleaning strainer back wash boxes and saving the customer fabrication time and money. Production was not […]
Column Pump Composite Repairs
Strip and assess on site Reinforcing diffuser leading edges After First Coat Detailing flange faces of impeller casing (Intermediate) Column Externals OVERVIEW: Chemcote were approached to improve corrosion resistance and improve fluid flow efficiency for this Power Generation Customer’s cast iron column pump INDUSTRY Power Generation ENVIRONMENT Ambient Salt Water SUBSTRATE Cast Iron Column […]
Emergency Condenser Water Box Repairs
Damaged Area On Arrival After Reinforcing with composite mat using Rs500P External Composite Repair OVERVIEW: Continuous repairs were required after relining in 2015 using a ceramic filled epoxy was found to have localised failures within 3 months of installation. All repairs carried out by Chemcote have been found to be in excellent condition INDUSTRY […]