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BREAKING NEWS

Akzo Q1 Report Released Today Gives Update on INPEX Operations Australia Litigation
AkzoNobel is defending claims brought by INPEX Operations Australia and JKC Australia LNG relating to the Ichthys Onshore Project in Darwin, Australia, a large LNG project. The claims allege that AkzoNobel is liable for degradation of the epoxy phenolic coating on part of the pipework and associated remediation costs are sought under the Australian Consumer Law. A court-ordered mediation held at the end of February 2024 did not lead to a resolution of the matter, which will go to trial in the Federal Court of Australia, commencing June 17, 2024. AkzoNobel denies liability and also contests the quantum of alleged damages. A judgment is not expected before the end of 2025.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

PCN Special – A Detailed Look at Hempel and Jotun Growth Strategies [PDF]

Belzona Targets Protective Coatings for Maintenance in the Emerging Hydrogen Industry

Jotun Looking for a Patent Specialist for Coatings

Coatings Maker PPG Misses Q1 Revenue Estimates on Lower Sales Volume

New Product Announcement: Thick-Film Novalac Epoxy

Sherwin-Williams Protective & Marine Wins Global Tank Storage Award for Heat-Flex 7000

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NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Aluminium Composite Powder as an Additive in Epoxy Coatings for Enhancement of Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel

Organic-inorganic Hybrid Epoxy Resin Coating with High Thermal Stability and Hydrophobicity For Corrosion Protection Prepared By (3-aminopropyl) Triethoxysilane As A Bridging Agent

Synthesis and Characterization of Superhydrophobic Epoxy Resin Coating with SiO2@CuO/HDTMS for Enhanced Self-Cleaning and Corrosion-Resistant Properties

Tailoring Exfoliated 2D Mo-PDA Nanopetals As Sustainable Intelligent Anti-corrosion Nanoreservoir for Upgrading The Self-healing/barrier Function Of Epoxy Coatings

Preparation And Properties of Corrosion-resistant Polysiloxane-based Ceramic Coatings

A New Understanding of Graphene Influencing the Protective Performance of Zinc-Rich Coatings

Nanocatalyst-mediated Oxygen Depletion in Epoxy Coating For Active Corrosion Protection

In Situ Growth of Nanoporous Covalent Organic Frameworks on Metal–Organic Framework Surfaces for Epoxy Coating Applications

In Situ Synthesis of an Epoxy Resin Microwave Absorption Anti-Corrosion Coating with Anti-Ultraviolet Aging Effects

Self-Healing Epoxy Coatings for Large-Scale Damages Using Healing Agents Based on Short Kapok Microtubules

Corrosion-resistant Super-amphiphobic (PVDF-fnAl2O3) Coating with Thermal and Mechanical Stability

COATINGS FAILURE ANALYSIS

Exploring Epoxy Coating Failures with ExcelPlas Labs
While epoxy coatings are generally durable and effective at preventing corrosion, there are a few common types of epoxy coating failures that can occur:

  • Adhesion failure: This occurs when the epoxy coating fails to properly adhere to the surface of the pipe, which can be caused by factors such as improper surface preparation or a poorly formulated coating. Adhesion failure can result in the coating peeling or flaking off, exposing the underlying steel surface to corrosion.
  • Blistering: This occurs when small bubbles or blisters form on the surface of the epoxy coating, which can be caused by improper surface preparation, moisture contamination, or excessive heat during curing.
  • Cracking: This occurs when the epoxy coating develops small cracks, which can be caused by factors such as thermal expansion and contraction, improper coating thickness, or exposure to chemicals.
  • Delamination: This occurs due to intercoat or interfacial adhesion failure due to the presence of a weak boundary layer such as silicone or hydrocarbon oil contamination.

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Failure Analysis and Investigation of Protective Coatings in Mining, Marine Offshore Oil & Gas Chemical Plants, Energy Infrastructure and Bridges (Ask the Experts)
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Critical Questions for Protective Coatings for Asset Protection in Oil & Gas, LNG:

  • Why is the coating not stopping corrosion?
  • Why is the coating delaminating or blistering?
  • Has the coating been correctly specified / applied?
  • Does the coating meet the manufacturing standard, including properties such as correct hardness/cure, adhesion and thickness?
  • What surface preparation and atmospheric conditions must be achieved to successfully apply the coating?
  • Does the coating have any defects in it? How will these affect performance?
  • Why did the coating fail? Root cause assessment.
  • How can the coating be successfully repaired/remediated so that it doesn’t fail again?

ExcelPlas Labs can answer these questions and more…
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  • Liquid applied epoxy (LAE)
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  • Degree of Cure by Thermal Analysis (DSC)
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  • Coating Microstructure by Embedding, Polishing, and Optical Microscopy (OM)
  • Coating Thermal Stability and Composition by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

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TGA – Volatile compounds, inorganic mass % mix ratio
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  • Assess porosity and voids
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