Application Report

Francis turbine losing effectiveness from day to day wear and tear. Turbines were very damaged and lost metal thickness in areas of high abrasion.

Turbines were repaired with Dura-Coat® Abrasion Fast 356 and has been continuously working for 1440hrs with minimal wear to the product. Expectations are that the turbines will work another 4 months before the next maintenance touch-up. Customers are very happy with the increase in mean-time between repairs.

• Industry: Hydroelectric Power Plant
• Location: Colombia
• Operating Condition: Ambient Temperature and wet service
• Scope: Need of technology able to rebuild and protect lost thickness while maintaining high effectiveness on the turbine.

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