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1 InspectThis! Spring 2013

Supplement to CoatingsPro Magazine Spring 2013

IN THIS ISSUE...

From the Chairman ........................................... 1

New Ship Inspection Tool Using Ultraviolet Light ............................................ 2

Corrosion Basics: Coating Concrete ........ 4

NACE Releases New Book on Marine Coatings ............................................................ 6

GetThis! .................................................................... 7

NACE Coatings Course Schedule.............. 8

Coatings Resources .........................................10

Safety and the Coating InspectorBy Malcolm McNeil, CIP Committee Chair

In the NACE Coat-ing Inspector Program we are taught that as inspectors we are re-sponsible for our own safety. Obviously this is true for all workers on a project. On most projects there are pro-

fessionally trained safety personnel to police all activities and ensure that safety rules are followed. However, this may not be the case on all projects and the coating inspector will be on his or her own to be familiar with and follow safe work practices.

In the United States the Occupa-tional Safety and Health Administra-tion (OSHA) is the federal agency charged with enforcing safety and health legislation. Much of this legisla-tion comes in the form of standards. OSHA standards are rules written to ensure that the work environment is free from known dangers and hazards. These standards require the use of safe practices and equipment. Under the OSHA rules employers are responsible for monitoring hazards and providing a safe work environment. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) is an agency that tests equipment and certifies that it is ap-propriate to protect workers from dan-gers and hazards in the workplace. Equipment should always be used in accordance with the specifications ac-companying the NIOSH certification.

Painting subcontractors are required to have a written safety program and a trained “safety competent” person

present on the job site. OSHA offers training for anyone who requires it.

Coating inspectors should have the required training as well and be pre-pared to provide documentation of that training. An example is confined space training.

The OSHA standard for respiratory protection is one of the most frequent-ly ignored standards. Abrasive blasting is one of the most dangerous activities on coatings projects and protecting ourselves from breathing the dust cre-ated by blasting should be of para-mount importance. The necessary proper protective equipment (PPE) is defined by OSHA and NIOSH and yet these rules are often ignored. I was inspecting a tank painting project and the foreman on the job was doing the abrasive blasting. For breathing pro-tection he was using a large handker-chief over his nose and mouth and tied around his neck. As inspectors we have a responsibility to point out safety vio-lations (called a “duty of care”). I in-formed the foreman doing the blasting that his breathing protection did not meet OSHA requirements. His answer was for me to report it in my inspec-tion reports.

A great part of keeping ourselves and others safe on the job is plain common sense. Not wearing fall protection or proper breathing equipment is just asking for trouble and workers asking for trouble usually find it.

Almost every week I read where a worker was either seriously injured or killed from a fall while working at dangerous heights. In almost every

case the accident happened because the worker was not wearing the required fa l l protect ion equipment . W hen safety rules are not followed the results are usually disastrous.

Many times others are injured by this lack of adherence to rules that are intended to make the workplace safe for all.

As coating inspectors we should be using common sense and following all safety rules on projects in which we are involved. We should have the required training, and more, when it comes to safety. Be safe yourself and help others to be safe as well. !


Researchers at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Card-erock Division, have developed

an enhanced ultraviolet (UV) inspection tool to ensure that the thousands of tanks and enclosed spaces on Navy ships are refurbished properly and fully protected from corrosion for years to come.

There are approximately 18,255 tanks on U.S. Navy ships. These spaces are categorized as ballast tanks, fuel or compensated fuel tanks, potable water tanks, and col lection and holding tanks, among others. When ships are brought into dry-dock after several years of service for overhaul, their myriad tanks must be emptied, cleaned, decontaminated, and recoated. Re-cently the Navy has learned that many of these tanks are presenting corrosion problems well ahead of their next main-tenance interval.

A detailed analysis of the corrosion problem indicated that for ships in dry-dock, the surfaces of many of these spaces had been contaminated with hydrocarbons when they were coated. Over time, these hydrocarbons had undermined the tank coatings’ perfor-mance. Because each of these spaces had previously been decontaminated, in-spected to standard, and declared “con-taminant free” prior to coating, officials determined that a small amount of hy-drocarbons had been present in the

tanks. This amount was too small to detect, but it was enough to inhibit bonding during the coating process.

To solve the problem, NSWC devel-oped a tool that can detect traces of hy-drocarbon contaminants that are below what can be visibly discerned on steel surfaces. UV light improves the ability of inspectors to detect some hydrocar-bon contaminants, because most or-ganic materials fluoresce when exposed to it. NSWC’s new UV light inspection kit is a super-high-intensity black light that combines a Micro Discharge Light technology with a heat-resistant, poly-mer lamp head and works with both alternating current (AC) and direct cur-

rent (DC) voltage for portability. The technology represents the current state-of-the-art for detection of hydrocarbon contamination.

UV “Black Light” inspection requires a dark room and black light source for inspection of parts. This method is a pass/fail test that will work on any mate-rial with a contaminant that fluoresces. The inspector simply places the part under the black light and notes any areas of f luorescence. Experimental results have proven that the UV method can detect the presence of hydrocarbons on a steel surface in amounts far below the visible detection threshold, and thus makes a far superior detector of surface

New Ship Inspection Tool Keeps Hard-to-Reach Places Safe from Corrosion By Chris Grethlein, AMMTIAC

The ultraviolet light kit is portable and can detect most hydrocarbons. Photo courtesy of Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Carderock Division.

UV light improves the ability of inspectors to detect some hydrocarbon contaminants, because most organic materials fluoresce

when exposed to it.

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contamination, NSWC officials report. The detection of hydrocarbon con-

tamination is a growing concern as the Navy moves to higher-solids and single-coat paints. These new paints use less hazardous solvents, but are more sensi-tive to the effects of contamination. In service, most ship tanks are exposed to one or more hydrocarbon contaminants such as fuel oil, oily waste, machine oil, and grease from cooking operations, some of which are deposited on the surface of the tank. Also, when the coat-ings within these tanks degrade, the products of their decomposition, which have now become contaminants them-selves, will be deposited on the steel. During repair operations, these con-taminants must be removed from the steel prior to coating application in or-der to achieve acceptable coating per-formance and longevity.

The Naval Sea Systems Command’s (NAVSEA’s) current standard acknowl-edges that low-level and trace organic contamination is known to degrade coating adhesion, but presently, it only requires a visual inspection of surfaces to detect oil and grease contamination. So the Navy required a more effective technique to “detect the previously un-detectable.” !

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Concrete is one of the most difficult surfaces to coat, due mainly to its wide range of

properties. Steel is fairly uniform in texture, and workers are familiar with the proper ways to prepare and coat it. In contrast, concrete is quite porous and uneven in texture, with differ-ences in density from one square inch to the next.

Why Coat Concrete?AestheticsConcrete is one of the most com-monly used structural materials for private and public buildings. Because its natural color of dull, light to me-dium gray is often considered unat-tractive or, at best, uninspiring, more colorful coatings are often an architec-tural preference.

PorosityThe porosity of concrete allows moisture to penetrate it quite readily. Besides the problem of moisture intrusion, chloride penetration can attack the steel bars and mesh that are typically used for struc-tural reinforcement. Since the corrosion products tend to occupy greater volume than the original steel, expansive stress-es can crack or spall concrete, which has poor cohesive strength compared to its compressive strength. In northern cli-mates, this porosity often leads to de-struction of the concrete structure during freeze-thaw cycles.

DecontaminationThe normal porosity of concrete allows it to absorb almost any contaminant that comes into contact with it. Within nucle-ar facilities, coatings for concrete must be easily decontaminated in case of ra-diation spills. Within schools and hospi-tals, coatings must render the concrete surface resistant to bacteria. Within food establishments, coatings must resist growth of algae or other slime-type growths that could contaminate the food being processed.

ConductivityHospital operating rooms, solvent storage facilities, and microchip manufacturing facilities are among the many areas where conductive fillers have to be used in con-junction with organic polymers to dissi-pate static electricity.

Chemical ResistancePetrochemical plants contain millions of square feet of concrete surfaces. In areas where aggressive acids are being processed, the alkalinity of the con-crete must be preserved by isolation from these acids with chemically resis-tant mortars, bricks, tiles, or sheet membranes.

Properties of Concrete and CoatingsBefore one can successfully coat a concrete structure, it is necessary to understand and overcome the natural

Corrosion Basics: Coating Concrete

Before one can successfully coat a concrete structure, it is necessary to understand and

overcome the natural properties of concrete.


properties of concrete. Concrete can be a simple mixture of Portland ce-ment, lime, aggregate, and water, but it can also contain fillers selected for specific structural properties and res-ins selected for specif ic chemical- resistant properties, along with vari-ous additives selected to add specific strengthening properties to the other-wise simple mixture. Each variation creates a different surface with proper-ties that can add or detract from a coating system’s ability to bond with the concrete.

AlkalinityFirst and foremost, concrete is natu-ra l ly a lka l ine, bot h in its cur ing stages and after its final cure. There-fore, any coating chosen must not only be able to withstand the environment that comes into contact with the con-crete, but it must also be able to pen-etrate and bond with the a lkaline surface of the concrete. Oil-based or alkyd coatings are unsuitable because the alkali in the concrete will react with the natural or synthetic oils in the coating, causing the creation of a soap-like f ilm (saponification) that leads to delamination of the coating from the concrete.

Curing MechanismRegardless of the mix involved, or the additives in the mix, concrete cures by a process of hydrolyzing water with the ingredients in the mix. The commonly used rule of thumb is that concrete needs 28 days at an average temperature of 20 °C (75 °F). It should be recognized that this traditional 28-day cure cycle allows the concrete to achieve the compressive strength designed into the mix ratio that was selected for the specific service con-ditions. Many coatings can be applied satisfactorily before the cure cycle is completed; however, this must be done

in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. ACI 308, “Guide to Curing Concrete,” provides recommen-dations on temperature, moisture condi-tions, and time of cure for various con-crete structures. !

This article is adapted by MP Editorial Advisory Board Member Norm Moriber from The Protective Coating User’s Handbook, Second Edition, Louis D. Vincent (Houston, TX: NACE Interna-tional, 2010), pp. 163-165. This edition was released in August 2010 and is available from NACE as Item no. 37593.


NACE Internat ional has re-leased the new book, The Ma-rine Coatings User’s Handbook.

Written by NACE Past President and Coating Inspector Louis D. Vincent, the book covers every aspect of using protective coatings in marine envi-

ronments, including challenges and strategies specific to working in the complex ship infrastructure.

Chapters address such topics as typi-cal painting difficulties on ships, paint-ing during the new build, anticipating coating failure mechanisms before

starting a project, writing good specifications, controlling fouling on marine vessels, and surface prepara-tion and painting considerations in a shipyard. Several addendums feature useful resources such as often-used coatings standards for marine coatings projects, glossaries, a marine paint cov-erage guide, a list of classification societ-ies, and more.

The book can be ordered online at the NACE Store on www.nace.org, or by contacting the NACE FirstService Department at [email protected] or +1 281-228-6223. Refer to Item No. 37596. !

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Simply send an e-mail message to [email protected] and mention that you saw this article. To be eligible, you must have completed CIP Level 1 and your certification must be active. The free CIP course (Level 2 or Level 3—Peer Review) must be taken within one year of winning the drawing.

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Coatings Resources

NACE International Technical Committees Need You!• Help influence industry standards. • Exchange technical information. • Strengthen your leadership skills.

As a NACE International member, you can sign up online to join a committee—go to the NACE Committees section at www.nace.org to join an STG or TEG. Contact the chair of a TG to indicate interest in that type of committee.

Types of Committees• Specific Technology Groups (STGs) • Task Groups (TGs) • Technology Exchange Groups (TEGs)TECHNICAL CoMMITTEES

Committee Description Scope/Assignment

STG 02 Coatings and Linings, Protective: Atmospheric Scope: Determine uses, application, and performance of coatings for atmo-spheric service. Atmospheric service denotes industrial and commercial equipment, architectural structures, and bridges.

TG 146 Coatings, Thermal-Spray Assignment: Review and revise joint standard NACE No. 12/AWS C2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00, “Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metalizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and their Alloys and Composites for the Cor-rosion Protection of Steel.”

TG 148 Threaded Fasteners: Coatings for Protection of Threaded Fasteners Used with Structural Steel, Piping, and Equipment

Assignment: Revise NACE Publication 02107, “Coatings for Protection of Threaded Fasteners Used with Structural Steel, Piping, and Equipment.”

TEG 192x Coating Industry Problems Confronting Owners and Contractors

Assignment: To provide a format for handling problems and issues that affect the owner and contractor utilizing coatings. Problems and issues may include hazardous waste, volatile organic compounds, applicator training, federal and state regulations, and others that may develop.

TEG 255x Coatings, Thermal-Spray for Corrosion Protection Assignment: Exchange of information regarding thermal-spray coatings (TSCs)used for corrosion protection.

TG 260 Review of NACE Standard TM0304-2004 Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Stan-dard TM0304.

TEG 311x Threaded Fasteners: Coatings and Methods of Protection for Threaded Fasteners Used with Structural Steel, Piping, and Equipment

Assignment: Share information concerning, and discuss effective methods for, corrosion control of fasteners used with structural, piping, and equipment connections.

TG 312 Offshore Platform Coatings for Atmospheric and Splash Zone New Construction

Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Stan-dard TM0404.

TG 340 Offshore Coating Condition Assessment for Maintenance Planning

Assignment: Develop a standard practice addressing a standard method and grading system to assess the in-service condition of offshore coatings. Provide direction regarding the use of assessment data in managing maintenance painting programs. The documented process will serve as an aid in the plan-ning, budget, and execution of offshore maintenance programs.

TEG 346x Offshore Coatings: Laboratory Testing Criteria Assignment: Review and critique laboratory testing methods designed to predict performance in an offshore environment. Assess test variables and gather data needed to improve industry standard techniques.

TEG 399x Evaluation, Testing, and Specifying Coating Materials for Elevated Temperatures for Insulated and Uninsulated Service

Assignment: Exchange information, create a task group for state-of-the-art report, followed by formation of a task group to write a standard practice, and sponsor symposium.

TG 415 Review and Revise as Necessary NACE Standard RP0281-2004

Assignment: Review and revise if necessary NACE Standard RP0281-2004, “Method for Conducting Coating (Paint) Panel Evaluation Testing in Atmospheric Exposures.”

TG 422 Coatings for Elevated-Temperature Insulated or Noninsulated Exterior Service

Assignment: To write a state-of-the-art report.

TEG 424x Liquid-Applied Insulative Coatings for Atmospheric Service at 0 to 375 °F

Assignment: To discuss issues of spray-applied insulative coatings for elevated-temperature exterior surfaces.

TEG 428x Hot-Dip Galvanizing for Steel Corrosion Protection Assignment: To discuss and furnish technical information on the process of hot-dip galvanizing and its use as a corrosion protection system for steel fabrications as well as the inspection of hot-dip galvanized coatings with other corrosion protection systems.

TG 457 Review of NACE SP0297-2012 Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE SP0297-2012, “Maintenance Painting of Electrical Substation Apparatus Including Flow Coating of Transformer Radiators.”

TG 477 Test Methods for Determining True Insulation Value of Liquid Insulative Materials Applied on Steel Surfaces from 80 ⁰F to 275 ⁰F

Assignment: To write a standard to determine thermal conductivity of liquid applied insulative materials.


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STG 03 Coatings and Linings, Protective: Immersion and Buried Service

Scope: Determine effectiveness, performance criteria, and quality needs of immersion coatings and lining materials used in immersion service.

TG 009 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic Linings for Aboveground Storage Tank Floors

Assignment: To develop a standard practice for installing fiberglass-reinforced plastic linings within aboveground storage tanks.

TG 031 Pipeline Coating, Plant-Applied Fusion-Bonded Epoxy: Review of NACE Standard RP0394

Assignment: To update and revise NACE Standard RP0394-2002, “Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipe Coating.”

TG 034 Pipeline Coatings, External: Gouge Test Assignment: To write a test method and criteria for evaluation of gouge resistance of a particular coating.

TG 037 Pipelines, Oilfield: Thermoplastic Liners Assignment: To review and revise NACE Standard RP0304-2004 as necessary.

TG 141 Coatings and Linings over Concrete for Chemical Immersion and Containment Service

Assignment: To update SP0892-2007 to incorporate current technologies and practices to successfully protect concrete.

TG 246 Thin-Film Organic Linings Applied to Process Vessels and Tankages

Assignment: Develop application technology for applying thin-film linings to prevent corrosion, hydrogen-induced cracking, or other corrosion deterioration by internal corrosion mechanisms.

TG 247 Reaffirm NACE Standard RP0105-2005 Assignment: To reaffirm NACE Standard RP0105-2005, “External Repair, Rehabilita-tion, and Weld Joints on Pipelines.”

TG 248 Coatings, Heat-Shrink Sleeves for External Repair, Rehabilitations, and Weld Joints on Pipelines

Assignment: To review and revise as needed NACE Standard RP0303-2003, “Field-Applied Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves for Pipelines: Application, Perfor-mance, and Quality Control.”


Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE Standard RP0402-2002, “Field-Applied Fusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Pipe Coating Systems for Girth Weld Joints: Application, Performance, and Quality Control.”

TG 250 Coal-Tar Enamel Coatings for External Repair, Rehabilitations, and Weld Joints on Pipelines

Assignment: Review and revise/reaffirm as necessary NACE Standard RP0602-2002, “Field-Applied External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Applica-tion, Performance, and Quality Control.”

TG 263 Review of NACE Standard TM0104-2004 Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Stan-dard TM0104-2004.

TG 264 Offshore Exterior Submerged Coatings: Standard Test Methods

Assignment: Review and revise as necessary the test methods in NACE Stan-dard TM0204-2004.

TG 266 Coating and Lining Materials in Immersion Service: Review of NACE Standard TM0174-2002

Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE Standard TM0174-2002, “Labo-ratory Methods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatings and Lining Materials in Immersion Service.”

TG 281 Coatings, Polyurethane for Field Repair, Rehabilitation, and Girth Weld Joints on Pipelines

Assignment: To develop a standard practice for a minimal specification for the field application, repair, and testing for a polyurethane coating to be used on the exterior of buried pipelines.

TG 296 Coating Systems, Wax, for Underground Piping Systems: Review of NACE Standard RP0375

Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE Standard RP0375, “Wax Coating Systems for Underground Piping Systems.”


Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE Standard RP0399-2004, “Plant-Applied External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application, Performance, and Quality Control.”

TG 336 External Pipeline Coatings: Practices, Test Methods, and/or Test Methodologies for High-Operating-Temperature Pipelines, Immersion and Buried Service Only

Assignment: Develop a technical committee report that outlines state-of-the-art practices as described in the title.

TG 337 External Pipeline Coatings: Field Installation and Inspection Criteria for Maximum Performance

Assignment: Develop a standard practice that identifies common aspects of field installation pertaining to quality installation and long-term performance.

TEG 351x Coatings Under Insulation Material Testing Procedure Recommendations: Discussion

Assignment: Discussion of the development of a recommended test procedure for qualification of coatings used under insulation service.

TG 352 Coating Systems (External) for Pipeline Directional Drill Applications

Assignment: To develop a standard practice for minimum specifications for external coatings for use in directional drill service.

TG 353 External Pipeline Coatings: Multi-Layer Polyolefin Coating Systems

Assignment: Develop a standard to describe requirements for multi-layer polyolefin coating systems for pipelines.



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TEG 354x Pipeline Coatings: Underground Blistering Assignment: Discuss blistering of underground pipeline coatings, causes of blistering, and prevention methods.

TG 425 State of the Art in CUI Coating Systems Assignment: Describe available systems, performance, and industry-accepted criteria for coatings under insulation.

TEG 435x Effects of Bioethanols on Fused Silica Containment Vessels in Immersion and Phase Change Exposures

Assignment: To hold technical information exchanges (TIEs) on the effects of bioethanols, aromatic ethanols, and sulfurous emissions on fused silica containment vessels.


Assignment: To review and update as necessary NACE Standard RP0288-2004, “Inspection of Linings on Steel and Concrete.”

TG 470 Cathodic Disbondment Test for Coated Steel Structures Under Cathodic Protection

Assignment: To develop a standard test method to conduct the cathodic disbondment test.

STG 04 Coatings and Linings, Protective: Surface Preparation Scope: Determine effectiveness, performance criteria, and quality needs of various methods of surface preparation for the application of coatings and linings.

TG 006 Blasting: Review of Joint Standards NACE 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, and 7, and NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14

Assignment: To review, revise, or reaffirm as necessary joint blasting standards NACE No. 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, 7: “White Metal Blast Cleaning,” “Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning,” “Commercial Blast Cleaning,” and “Brush-Off Blast Clean-ing,” and NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14, “Industrial Blast Cleaning.”

TG 323 Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning Assignment: To review and update joint technical committee report NACE 6G198/SSPC-TR 2, “Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning.”

TG 350 Surface Preparation by Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning Assignment: Develop a standard for wet abrasive blast cleaning of steel surfaces that will complement the existing NACE/SSPC joint standards for dry abrasive blast cleaning.

TG 417 Review and Revise as Necessary Joint Surface Preparation Standard NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13

Assignment: Review and revise as necessary joint standard NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, “Surface Preparation of Concrete,” to reflect current industry practices and to reflect proper reference to other industry publications.

TG 418 Risk Assessment for Salt Contamination Assignment: To develop a standard practice to define levels of soluble salt contamination on surfaces and to provide methods to assess the level of risk inherent in the different levels, leading to decision-making based on cost/benefit analysis.


Assignment: Review and revise as necessary RP0287-2002, “Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast-Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape,” and to include other methods of profile measurement now being widely used throughout the industry.

TEG 423x Nonvisible, Nonwater-Soluble Contaminants Affecting Corrosion Protection

Assignment: Discuss the effects of coating performance when applied over nonvisible, nonwater-soluble contaminants and their effects on coating performance.

TG 443 Field Testing for Soluble Salts: Commonly Used Methods

Assignment: Develop a technical committee report detailing commonly used soluble salts field test methods.

TEG 469x Surface Preparation Issues Assignment: To provide a forum to discuss various issues affecting surface preparation.

STG 43 Transportation, Land Scope: To promote the development of techniques to extend the life of land transportation equipment.

TG 061 Revision of NACE SP0592 (formerly RP0592), “Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Railway Tank Cars in Concentrated (90-98%) Sulfuric Acid Service”

Assignment: To update and revise NACE SP0592 (formerly RP0592), “Applica-tion of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Railway Tank Cars in Concentrated (90-98%) Sulfuric Acid Service.”

TG 063 Railcars: Corrosion Protection and Control Program Assignment: Develop guidelines for railcar lining requalification.

TEG 064x Railcar Surface Preparation Assignment: To keep abreast of industry changes and techniques and report findings annually.

TG 067 Review and Revise or Reaffirm NACE SP0302-2007 Assignment: To review and revise or reaffirm NACE SP0302-2007, “Selection and Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars in Molten Sulfur Service.”



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TG 271 Removal Procedures for Nonvisible Contaminants on Railcar Surfaces

Assignment: To prepare a technical committee report describing surface decontamination for railcars prior to coating application.

TEG 291x Land Transportation: Information Exchange on Corrosion and Coating-Related Issues

Assignment: Technical information exchange in conjunction with an STG meeting.

TG 332 Review and Revise or Reaffirm as Necessary NACE SP0386-2007

Assignment: To review and revise as necessary NACE SP0386-2007 (formerly RP0386), “Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of Covered Steel Hopper Railcars in Plastic, Food, and Chemical Service.”

TG 333 Review and Revise or Reaffirm as Necessary NACE SP0295-2008

Assignment: To review and revise or reaffirm NACE SP0295-2008 (formerly RP0295), “Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars.”

TG 339 Railcars: Coating Application on Exterior Surfaces of Steel Railcars

Assignment: Review and revise as appropriate NACE Standard RP0692-2003, “Application of a Coating System to Exterior Surfaces of Steel Rail Cars.”

TG 366 Railcars: Corrosion Under Tank Car Insulation Assignment: Review and revise as appropriate NACE Publication 14C296 to ensure information is still relevant.

TG 378 Waterborne Coatings on Railcars Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report on waterborne coatings on railcars.

TG 379 Surface Preparation by Encapsulated Blast Media for Repair of Existing Coatings on Railcars

Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report on surface preparation by encapsulated blast media for repair of existing coatings on railcars.

TG 394 Guidelines for Qualifying Personnel as Abrasive Blasters and Coating and Lining Applicators in the Rail Industry

Assignment: To review and revise NACE Standard RP0495-2003.

TG 406 Review of NACE SP0398-2006 Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE SP0398-2006 (formerly RP0398), “Recommendations for Training and Qualifying Personnel as Railcar Coating and Lining Inspectors.”

TG 437 Maintenance Overcoating of Railcar Exteriors Assignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report for the application of maintenance overcoating of railcar exteriors.

TG 444 Guidelines for Data Collection and Analysis of Railroad Tank Car Interior Coating/Lining Condition

Assignment: To produce a standard that provides guidelines for inspecting, rating, and documenting the condition of interior coatings and linings in railroad tank cars to comply with H-201.

TG 451 Corrosion-Resistant Non-Skid Surfaces for Railcar Exteriors

Assignment: Produce a standard that defines and addresses the essential properties and specifications for corrosion-resistant non-skid surfaces on railcar exteriors.

TG 456 Coating Thickness Measurement, Methods, and Recording—Specific to the Railcar Industry

Assignment: Prepare a state-of-the-art report outlining currently used procedures for dry film thickness measurement and recording for coatings on railcars.

STG 44 Marine Corrosion: Ships and Structures Scope: To study the corrosion mechanisms, causes, effects, and corrosion control remedies for ships, structures, and equipment exposed to marine environments and to disseminate information in the form of industry stan-dards and formal and informal technical information exchanges on the re-search, development, and performance of materials, coatings, and improved or innovative methods to mitigate problems related to marine corrosion.

TEG 181x Marine Vessel Corrosion Assignment: To study the causes, effects, and remedies of corrosion in various marine vessels.

TG 403 Antifouling Coatings and Other Tools Used for Hull Resistance Management of Ship Hulls

Assignment: To write a standard on requirements for protective coatings systems and other mitigating solutions to prevent and mitigate fouling cor-rosion on ship hulls and related components.

TG 452 Testing of Coating Suitability, Anode Consumption, and Corrosion Evaluation with Use of BWT Systems

Assignment: To write a standard on evaluation of risk for damage to coatings, increased anode consumption, and corrosion in conjunction with the use of ballast water treatment (BWT) systems.

TG 461 Standard for Hull Roughness Measurements on Ship Hulls in Dry Dock

Assignment: To develop a standard on how to perform both in-docking hull roughness readings (before blasting and cleaning in dry dock) and before out-docking hull roughness readings.

TG 475 Pictorial Standard for Underwater Evaluation of Degrees of Fouling

Assignment: To develop a pictorial standard to be used to evaluate the (1) extent, (2) location, and (3) type of fouling to ship hulls and propellers.

TG 476 Corrosion Protection of Offshore Wind Power Units Assignment: To write a standard practice that defines a life cycle of corrosion protection for offshore wind power structures.



Coatings ResourcesSTANDARDS & REPoRTS

Atmospheric Service

Standards Item Number

SP0108-2008 Corrosion Control of Offshore Structures by Protective Coatings 21126

RP0281-2004 Method for Conducting Coating (Paint) Panel Evaluation Testing in Atmospheric Exposures 21026

SP0297-2012 (formerly RP0297) Maintenance Painting of Electrical Substation Apparatus Including Flow Coating of Transformer Radiators

21081

NACE No. 12/AWS C2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00

Specification for the Application of Thermal Spray Coatings (Metallizing) of Aluminum, Zinc, and Their Alloys and Composites for the Corrosion Protection of Steel (RP0203-2003)

21100

TM0304-2004 Offshore Platform Atmospheric and Splash Zone Maintenance Coating System Evaluation

21245

TM0404-2004 Offshore Platform Atmospheric and Splash Zone New Construction Coating System Evaluation

21246

Reports Item Number

NACE Publication 80200/SSPC-TR 4 Preparation of Protective Coating Specifications for Atmospheric Service 24209

NACE Publication 02103 Liquid-Applied Coatings for High-Temperature Atmospheric Service 24219

NACE Publication 02203/ICRI Technical Guideline 03741/SSPC-TR 5

Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Protective Polymer Flooring Systems for Concrete 24220

Immersion/Buried Service


SP0274-2011 (formerly RP0274) High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings Prior to Installation 21010

RP0375-2006 Field-Applied Underground Wax Coating Systems for Underground Pipelines: Application, Performance, and Quality Control

21013

SP0185-2007 (formerly RP0185) Extruded Polyolefin Resin Coating Systems with Soft Adhesives for Underground or Submerged Pipe

21029

SP0111-2011 Coating Technical File in Accordance with the IMO Performance Standard for Protective Coatings

21153

SP0188-2006 (formerly RP0188) Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings on Conductive Substrates 21038

SP0288-2011 (formerly RP0288) Inspection of Linings on Steel and Concrete 21039

SP0490-2007 (formerly RP0490) Holiday Detection of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline Coatings of 250 to 760 µm (10 to 30 mils)

21045

SP0892-2007 (formerly RP0892) Coatings and Linings over Concrete for Chemical Immersion and Containment Service

21060

RP0394-2002 Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipe Coating

21064

SP0298-2007 (formerly RP0298) Sheet Rubber Linings for Abrasion and Corrosion Service 21085

RP0399-2004 Plant-Applied, External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application, Performance, and Quality Control

21089

NACE No. 10/SSPC-PA 6 Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Linings Applied to Bottoms of Carbon Steel Aboveground Storage Tanks (RP0202-2002)

21093

RP0402-2002 Field-Applied Fusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Pipe Coating Systems for Girth Weld Joints: Application, Performance, and Quality Control

21096

RP0105-2005 Liquid-Epoxy Coatings for External Repair, Rehabilitation, and Weld Joints on Buried Steel Pipelines

21106

SP0181-2006 (formerly RP0181) Liquid-Applied Internal Protective Coatings for Oilfield Production Equipment 21025

RP0602-2002 Field-Applied Coal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application, Performance, and Quality Control

21098

NACE No. 11/SSPC-PA 8 Thin-Film Organic Linings Applied in New Carbon Steel Process Vessels (RP0103-2003) 21099

RP0303-2003 Field-Applied Heat-Shrinkable Sleeves for Pipelines: Application, Performance, and Quality Control

21101

RP0304-2004 Design, Installation, and Operation of Thermoplastic Liners for Oilfield Pipelines 21103

TM0174-2002 Laboratory Methods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatings and Lining Materials on Metallic Substrates in Immersion Service

21206


Coatings ResourcesTM0102-2002 Measurement of Protective Coating Electrical Conductance on Underground

Pipelines21241

TM0104-2004 Offshore Platform Ballast Water Tank Coating System Evaluation 21243

TM0204-2004 Exterior Protective Coatings for Seawater Immersion Service 21244

SP0109-2009 Field Application of Bonded Tape Coatings for External Repair, Rehabilitation, and Weld Joints on Buried Metal Pipelines

21143

TM0109-2009 Aboveground Survey Techniques for the Evaluation of Underground Pipeline Coating Condition

21254

Surface Preparation


SP0178-2007 (formerly RP0178) Design, Fabrication, and Surface Finish Practices for Tanks and Vessels to be Lined for Immersion Service

21022

RP0287-2002 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape

21035

TM0105-2012 Test Procedures for Organic-Based Conductive Coating Anodes for Use on Concrete Structures

21247

NACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5 White Metal Blast Cleaning (SP0494-2007) 21065

NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning (SP0594-2007) 21066

NACE No. 3/SSPC-SP 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning (SP0694-2007) 21067

NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning (SP0794-2007) 21068

NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting Prior to Recoating (RP0595-2002)

21076

NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13 Surface Preparation of Concrete (RP0397-2003) 21082

NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14 Industrial Blast Cleaning (SP0299-2007) 21088

NACE No. 13/SSPC-ACS-1 Industrial Coating and Lining Application Specialist Qualification and Certification 21122

SP0508-2010 Methods of Validating Equivalence to ISO 8502-9 on Measurement of the Levels of Soluble Salts

21134

Reports Item Number

NACE Publication 6A192/SSPC-TR 3 Dehumidification and Temperature Control During Surface Preparation, Application, and Curing for Coatings/Linings of Steel Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Spaces

24083

NACE Publication 6G194/SSPC-TR 1 Thermal Precleaning 24183

NACE Publication 6G197/SSPC-TU 2 Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Coating Systems for Concrete Used in Secondary Containment

24193

NACE Publication 6G198/SSPC-TR 2 Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning 24199

Land Transportation


SP0386-2007 (formerly RP0386) Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of Covered Steel Hopper Rail Cars in Plastic, Food, and Chemical Service

21033

SP0592-2006 (formerly RP0592) Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars in Concentrated (90 to 98%) Sulfuric Acid Service

21057

RP0692-2003 Application of a Coating System to Exterior Surfaces of Steel Rail Cars 21058

SP0295-2008 (formerly RP0295) Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars 21070

RP0495-2003 Guidelines for Qualifying Personnel as Abrasive Blasters and Coating and Lining Applicators in the Rail Industries

21072

SP0398-2006 (formerly RP0398) Recommendations for Training and Qualifying Personnel as Railcar Coating and Lining Inspectors

21086

SP0302-2007 (formerly RP0302) Selection and Application of a Coating System to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars in Molten Sulfur Service

21095

Reports Item Number

NACE Publication 14C296 Protective Coatings for Mitigating Corrosion Under Insulation on Rail Tank Cars 24191

NACE Publication 6G198/SSPC-TR 2 Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning 24199

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