Power Generation & Transmission Case Studies
Centrifugal Pump Corrosion Protection
Before Coating Application Strip & Assess Kevlar Application anti swirl vane Applying the 1st Coating Completed Internal Coating application OVERVIEW: Chemcote provided a long-lasting solution
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Cavitation Protection on Valve Paddle
Typical extent of cavitation found After abrasive blasting to expose extent of the damage Kevlar is used to provide cavitation resistance Paddle functioning well on
Corrosion Protection for Condenser Tube Sheet
Tube bundle protection ready for abrasive blasting Close up of some of the damage on tube sheet Installation of nylon ferrules and pit filling Tube
Extending The Life Of A 40-Year-Old Steel Structure
Typical extent of corrosion found Illustrating general corrosion pitting and holes Progress of treatment Critical support structure now protected OVERVIEW: There’s no doubting the
Corrosion Protection For Hot Salt Water
Pipe spools with challenging configurations Applying RB 300 to the internals of a pipe the only way possible Holiday testing RB 300 internal coating Finished
Structural Steel
Typical extent of corrosion found Illustrating general corrosion pitting and holes Progress of treatment Critical support structure now protected. Overview: There’s no doubting the power
Condenser Tube Sheet
8 year old Steam Condenser Unit Installation of plastic caps to protect the internals from abrasive and coating Pit filling on baffle walls between coats
Chem-tect™ 300 Series for Self Cleaning Strainer
Externals on arrival Degree of pitting after repetitive hot wash and abrasive blasting Internals near completion, build up shaft lands Back Wash Cover assembly OVERVIEW:
