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Offshore Repairs
Issue 111
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FAST TURNAROUND
Constant salt spray and wave impact create and offshore structures. Typically, repair
perfect conditions for erosion and corrosion procedures involve the use of hot work, which
in the splash zone areas of offshore assets. has its issues and limitations. Replacement
Risers and platform legs, for instance, can of parts or provision of custom made clamps
become severely damaged due to continuous for areas where structural integrity has been
exposure to the erosive nature of the marine compromised can also be a viable option. Solutions for Platforms
environment. Salt spray also has a potential However, these tend to be costly and time and FPSOs 2
to reach equipment and machinery aboard consuming, which can sometimes persuade Above and below the waterline
platforms and FPSOs, leading to corrosion, the maintenance managers to turn to
which can be exacerbated by the process temporary repair materials, such as sheathing
conditions, such as in case of hot pipework. or common paints.
If not addressed promptly, the damage can While getting the job done, these methods
lead to high repair and replacement costs, do not provide an ultimate long-term solution
costly shutdown periods and environmental that would eliminate the need to shut down
complications. A whole deck may require repair the operation or minimise future maintenance
or replacement due to years of corrosion. costs. Due to the nature of the business
and high revenues at stake, asset owners
Repair solutions are looking for repair alternatives that would
Various systems are available designed not compromise the flow of the process and
Riser Protection with
to repair damage to splash zone areas maintain equipment’s integrity.
SuperWrap II 3
... carried out in-situ with minimal
interruption to the operation...
Deck Maintenance
with Belzona 4
Holed deck Corroded platform leg In service since 2004...
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IN FOCUS: Offshore Repairs
Belzona in-situ solutions to splash Ease and safety of application makes Belzona
zones and offshore structures materials a preferred choice for offshore
REPAIRS ABOVE AND In response to industry needs for permanent repairs. Prefabricated kits can be stored aboard
BELOW THE WATERLINE repair solutions which are not overly costly and utilised when needed for leak sealing,
and can be completed with minimal disruption flange repairs and other routine maintenance
to operations, Belzona developed a range of needs. For complex projects, comprehensive
Belzona surface-tolerant systems that allow the repairs to be carried training, supervision and inspection services
materials can be applied and out in-situ. Surface-tolerant repair materials by NACE and FROSIO qualified inspectors are
cure even underwater. and coatings, for instance, have the ability to available.
displace contaminants and bond strongly to wet
Paste grade repair: substrates. Belzona adhesives in turn can be Visit belzona.com to view 3D maps illustrating
used to replace welding for structural integrity Belzona applications onto platforms and
restoration by allowing plates and equipment FPSOs among others.
to be bonded in place without hot work. Last
but not least, elastomeric materials are ideal Why Belzona?
for sealing applications and repairing damaged Oil and Gas companies choose the Belzona
rubber substrates. solution because it helps them to:
• Reduce capital expenditure
From coatings and pit filling materials, to wraps • Lower maintenance costs
and cold plate bonding, Belzona offers tailor • Improve efficiency and safety
made solutions that have been vigorously • Reduce downtime
tested and proven to last in service. • Simplify maintenance procedures
• Extend machinery and equipment life
»» Belzona 1212 for emergency
repairs Pipework repairs Deck repairs
Coating protection:
Elastic sealing:
»» Belzona 3411
(Encapsulating Membrane)
for flange corrosion
protection
CONTACT
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IN FOCUS: Offshore Repairs
Belzona Solutions
Belzona offers a complete
system, which restores corroded
metal and repairs cladding
in-situ, sealing the neoprene
boot topping of the riser,
thus preventing further water
permeation.
Pitting filled with Belzona 1121 Four wraps of Belzona 1982 applied
Recommended Products
Belzona SuperWrap II for thin-
Belzona 9382 applied to consolidate repair Complete application and through wall defect repair
Belzona 5831 (ST-Barrier) for
corrosion protection
Belzona SuperWrap II Belzona 2100 elastomers for riser
boot sealing
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