Plinth Repair – Nitric Acid Bund
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
MATERIALS USED
Metz 10VE vinyl ester concrete
Metz 16VE Lining
Metz 16VE Top Coat
Metz Viton™ Caulk control joints
PROJECT SUMMARY
This Nitric Acid Pump plinth has been patched several times but repairs had only been temporary solutions. The client required a fast turnaround refurbishment to prevent any future unplanned shutdowns.
The extensive damage to the coatings and concrete support was repaired to prevent further deterioration by high concentration Nitric Acid.
Existing coatings and damaged concrete were removed. 316L stainless steel reinforcing bars were epoxy anchored into the remaining sound concrete. The plinth shape was formed up and Metz 10VE Vinyl Ester concrete was placed. New anchor bolts were required in places, due to the concrete damage being so extensive.
Finally a layer of chopped strand mat reinforced Metz 16VE Lining was applied to seal off the surface. Control joints were sealed with Nitric Acid resistant Metz Viton™ Caulking.
Technical Data Sheets for materials installed on this project
METZ 10VE
VINYL ESTER CONCRETE
Typical Uses : Acid plants,Chemical & Petrochemical plants,Oil Refineries,Paper & Pulp Mills
METZ 16VE-LINING
VINYL ESTER LAMINATE
Typical Uses : Acid plants,CIP Rooms in Food & Beverage plants,Fertiliser plants,Oil Refineries,Paper & Pulp Mills,Solvent Extraction Processes,Steel Mills
METZ 16VE-TOP COAT
VINYL ESTER COATING
Typical Uses : Acid plants,CIP Rooms in Food & Beverage plants,Fertiliser plants,Oil Refineries,Paper & Pulp Mills,Solvent Extraction Processes,Steel Mills
METZ VITON™ CAULK ONE PART
FLUOROELASTOMER SEALANT
Typical Uses : Acid plants,Fertiliser plants,Laboratory Applications,Oil Refineries,Secondary Containment Areas