CASE STUDY
Oil Tank Externals Refurbishment
OVERVIEW
The large oil tank required to be blasted and coated externally and have a minimum life expectancy of 16 years.
CHALLENGE
Working without any protection from the elements, no grit blasting feasible (no containment possible) in high humidity and possible rain to a limited timescale.
SOLUTION
Chemco offered a unique solution: Water blasting and utilising a wet & rust tolerant system on tank externals with exceptional track records in major petrochemical sites throughout the world. One coat of Epo-chem™ RL 500PF wet & rust tolerant epoxy system @ 150µ by airless spray. Coloured topcoat of Fast guard™ RN 500TC water-based epoxy @ 80µ by airless spray.
OUTCOME
The technical benefits offered by these systems ensured that the work was carried out on time, within budget and with no major delays.
BENEFITS
• No delays
• Huge cost savings
• Reduced cost of plant and equipment
• Reduced H&S and Fire Precaution
• Chemco system will protect the steel substrate in excess of 16 years
Before Application
Applying RL 500PF
Completed Application
