Organic Coating Systems With Joe Davis
Organic Coating Systems With Joe Davis
─ AN OVERVIEW
Corrosion Remedies –
Protective Coatings
• Coatings are the
primary
p y and
sometimes the
only defense in
atmospheric
applications.
─ AN OVERVIEW
Functions and Qualities of
Coatings
• Separate material from • Resist water absorption
the environment
• Serve as primer for • Prevent contamination
topcoats by providing • Protect against high
good adhesion to the
g temperature oxidation
metal
• Protection via • Be environmentally
sacrificial, inhibitive, acceptable
and/or
d/ barrier
b i • Provide good electrical
properties
insulation for
• Resist abrasion,
i
impact t and
d soil
il stress
t underground structures
─ AN OVERVIEW
Coating Considerations
• Cost
• Life expectancy
• Recoating
– Cost
C
– Compatibility with
existing coating
– Effect on structure
performance
• System approach is
needed
─ AN OVERVIEW
More Coating
C id
Considerations
i ...
• Surface preparation
p p
• Atmospheric conditions
• Application techniques
• Inspection
– Wet and dry film thickness
– Discontinuity inspection per NACE
SP0188
─ AN OVERVIEW
Corrosion Remedies ─
Coatings Considerations
• Ease
E off application
li ti
• Ease of maintenance
• Avoidance of traps
p where water
will collect
• Avoidance of crevices
─ AN OVERVIEW
Proper Application
Surface preparation
and d application
li ti are
the most expensive
and d mostt important
i t t
part of the job . . .
give it the attention
it deserves!
─ AN OVERVIEW