CASE STUDY
Pipe Spool Protection
Client: Peterhead Power Station
Industry: Power Generation
Scope: Pipe Spools
Date: April 2009
Location: UK
Products: RA 500
OVERVIEW
The fabricator, Eurofab, required a very quick turnaround time with 25 years life expectancy for the internal/external protection of a number of large 48″ pipe spools for Peterhead Power Station.
CHALLENGE
The client required a coating system that would last at least 25 years and could be applied very quickly to the internal/external of large 48″ spools.
SOLUTION
Two coats of Epo-chem™ RA 564 solvent-free epoxy system @ 500µ per coat by airless spray was applied to both internal and externals of the spools.
Total DFT Internal: 1,000µ
Total DFT External: 1,000µ
OUTCOME
Epo-chem™ RA 564, when applied at such high thickness, would offer a complete corrosion protection for minimum of 25 years. The system has excellent impact and abrasion resistance as well as very high gloss. The contract was completed on time and within budget to the total satisfaction of the client.
BENEFITS
• Solvent-free
• No major delays to programme
• Reduced cost of plant and equipment
• Reduced H&S and Fire Precaution
• Chemco system will protect the steel substrate in excess of 25 years