RMF and MIC failure analysis course
The Energy Institute will host a MIC – Corrosion Management and Failure Analysis course from November 8-9 lead by Torben Lund Skovhus and Rick Eckert. It will be a two day course that will bring you insights around Microbial Influenced Corrosion. Learning Objectives for this course are: You should be able to apply Corrosion […]
Frequently Asked Questions on SSPC VISUAL STANDARDS
It is important to understand that the VIS Guides only describes the pictorial standard and does not constitute the standard. It is to be used for comparative purposes and is not intended to have a direct relationship to a decision regarding painting requirements. SSPC VIS has specified 9 different grades In another article we have […]
The 8 most relevant Surface Profile Standards
Standards are available from several organizations that provide direction for using various methods to obtain an anchor profile measurement. Available standards include but are not limited to the following: ASTM D 4417: Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel ASTM D 7127: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Surface […]
How does Surface Profile Affect Paint Usage?
Due to extra surface area created by the surface profile and roughness with required peak coverage, extra paint is needed. A rule of thumb for the determination of the approximate extra paint to fill a SAND, GRIT or Bristle Blast profile is to multiply the peak to valley height (profile) times 0.5 and add this […]
Is shear testing a good alternative for adhesion testing?
There are multiple approaches for adhesion testing, but the shear test is an easy and inexpensive way to help determine if the coating system is adhering properly. Especially if there are multiple coatings involved. To follow the method in ASTM D3359, testers will need pressure-sensitive tape and a few of the best practices to ensure […]