Pump Repair in Water Treatment Plants

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(Free-Press-Release.com) May 3, 2009 -- The Potomac Electric Power Company (PEPCO) Chalk Point Generating power plant is Maryland’s largest, serving Washington, D.C., and suburbs.

The specially designed 20-year-old pump, which handles 127,500 gallons of cooling water per minute, showed cracks in its casing and pitting from corrosion. The estimated replacement cost was over $1 million.

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In their search for a cost-effective way to repair the pump, PEPCO contacted Devcon of Danvers, Mass., which recommended a repair solution that took less than two weeks and saved PEPCO hundreds of thousands of dollars.

First, PEPCO employees sand blasted, solvent washed, and coated the pump with Devcon FL-10 Primer. They then filled cracks, pits, and holes with Titanium Putty, a titanium-reinforced epoxy compound with high compressive strength (to 18,800 psi), high temperature resistance (to 350° F), and optimal resistance to chemical and acid corrosion.

Finally, they applied Devcon Brushable Ceramic – a brushable, two-coat, corrosion-resistant epoxy coating – which produces a smooth, long-lasting, protective surface. Repairing the pump instead of replacing it saved Potomac Electric Power Company over $900,000.

All work was performed by PEPCO maintenance personnel. The Devcon regional manager was on site during the repairs to provide technical/application assistance. The pump was back in service in less than two weeks

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