At a chitosan production plant in Scotland, UK, a high-performance, anti-corrosion coating – Belzona was used to coat the internal lining of three tanks, protecting them against aggressive, acidic substances for the long term.
Production of chitosan biopolymer from shellfish shell byproduct
CuanTec has created a circular economic business model designed to mitigate the carbon footprint created from the unnecessary disposal of unused shell within the shellfish industry and converting it into valuable chitosan products.
Indeed, the carbon footprint of food waste is staggering. According to data from the UN, food waste contributes to 8% of global greenhouse gas emissions. This means that if food waste was a country, it would be the third-largest emitting country in the world.
Considering the important role businesses such as CuanTec play in this decarbonisation and upcycling journey, it is absolutely fundamental that key assets within these types of businesses, such as machinery, equipment, buildings and structures, are safeguarded to an excellent standard. Otherwise, damage and wear can jeopardise the integrity of assets, and therefore this can undermine the environmental benefits these types of business models offer.
As such, numerous industries invest in industrial repair composites and high-performance coatings in order to bypass this replacement process.
System Specification: High Performance Coating, Belzona 1391T
Following an inspection from Clive Leadbitter, Senior Field Sales Engineer at authorised Belzona Distributorship, Belzona UK, the high-performance coating, Belzona 1391T, was specified. As this system is capable of protecting assets against corrosion in extremely aggressive and acidic environments, this was the ideal solution for the steel substrate for this specific application.
In addition, as Belzona 1391T can be applied in situ without the need for hot work, this would ensure that the application was carried out as quickly as possible, whilst minimising the health and safety risks that can arise when hot work is involved.
Application procedure
Commenting on the application procedure, Clive said: “Surface preparation was carried out by grit-blasting. Following this, using a stiff-bristled brush, two coats of Belzona 1391T were applied at a thickness of 450 µm (17.72 mil) per coat. Once the application had cured within the space of 24 hours, the application was complete.”
À propos de Belzona
Belzona is a leading manufacturer of innovative industrial repair and maintenance solutions, with over 60 years of experience. They specialize in advanced polymeric materials for protective coatings, surface repair, and corrosion prevention. Belzona’s solutions are designed to extend the lifespan and enhance the performance of equipment, aiming to minimize downtime and reduce maintenance costs.
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