Just In Case

Products: VNB, VNC

As the name implies, secondary containment is all about the "just in case." Primary vessels containing hazardous and corrosive chemicals can and do leak occasionally, as do pumps and piping. The EPA mandates that containment areas are built around these areas to eliminate the possibility of groundwater contamination. But what if the secondary containment system fails?

The Conemaugh Power Plant in New Florence, PA experienced a secondary containment failure, and called in the experts - Electro-Chemical Engineering of Emmaus, PA to solve their problems. Dibasic Acid had breached the existing coating system. Electro Chemical Engineering recommended Polymerica's MasterShield VNC Vinyl Ester Novolac Coating, which would resist attack from the powerful acid.

After performing bond tests, the crew hand ground the existing coating, and roller applied a primer and two coats of the VNC at 8 - 10 mils each. With all the piping to work around, it was difficult job, but the client got a "thumbs up" from the certified EPA inspector. Just in case, Polymerica is there to help.