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INDUSTRY NEWS
PPG Report “Record” First Quarter Net Sales of USD$3.9 billion, 15% Higher Than Prior Year (Breaking News)
https://news.ppg.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2021/PPG-Reports-Record-First-Quarter-2021-Financial-Results/default.aspx
Shawcor Closing In On Lucrative North Sea Coating Contract
https://www.offshore-energy.biz/shawcor-closing-in-on-north-sea-contract/
Hempel Protects O2 Tidal Energy Turbine
As well as high-performance anti-corrosion coatings, Hempel has supplied Hempaguard X7 for the O2’s turbine rotor blades.
https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2021-04-14/hempel-protects-o2-tidal-energy-turbine/
AkzoNobel is Stirring Things Up Again with Second Global Start-up Challenge
https://www.akzonobel.com/en/media/latest-news—media-releases-/akzonobel-is-stirring-things-up-again-with-second-global-startup
PPG Stock Jumps 9% on News of Acquisition of Coating’s Manufacturer (Breaking News)
https://seekingalpha.com/news/3682892-ppg-stock-rises-9-on-acquisition-of-automotive-coatings-manufacturer
Jotun Stress the Importance of Standardised Testing of Protective Coatings
https://www.jotun.com/ie/en/b2b/campaigns/thermosafe/Video-The-importance-of-testing.aspx
New Indestructible Paint Epoxy Coating and Maintenance System for the Rail Industry
https://www.openpr.com/news/2269589/new-indestructible-paint-epoxy-coating-and-maintenance-system
Turkish Shipping Line Selects Nippon Paint Marine New Self-Polishing Antifouling Paint for Five Bulk Carriers
https://www.marinelink.com/news/iskenderun-selects-fastar-coating-five-486609
PCS Launches New Pipe Coating for Cold Weather Installation
https://napipelines.com/pcs-new-pipe-coating-cold-weather/
When Do High Tech and Low Tech Antifouling Coatings Work Best
https://www.maritime-executive.com/editorials/when-do-high-tech-and-low-tech-antifouling-coatings-work-best
Denso Launches New Abrasion Resistant Bore-Wrap for Pipelines
https://napipelines.com/denso-abrasion-resistant-bore-wrap/
Graco ask “Are there Some Anti-corrosion Applications in which Airless Spraying is a Bad Idea?
https://www.corrosionpedia.com/are-there-some-anti-corrosion-applications-in-which-airless-spraying-is-a-bad-idea/7/6761?
CUI SOLUTIONS
How to Safely Stop Corrosion Under Insulation While the Plant is in Operation
Epoxy solutions and paint systems provide temporary solutions which require continuous inspection and periodic maintenance within 3-8-year windows.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpLl66w59ts
CUI Solution for Aging Plants Maintaining Production During Critical Maintenance
https://www.maintworld.com/Asset-Management/Cui-Solution-for-Aging-Plants-Maintaining-Production-During-Critical-Maintenance
NEW DEVELOPMENTS
New Epoxy Nanocomposite Coatings based on Metal Vanadium Oxy-Phosphate for Anti-Corrosion Applications
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-87567-3
New Indestructible Paint Epoxy Coating and Maintenance System for the Rail Industry
https://pressroom.journolink.com/indestructible-paint-ltd/release/new-indestructible-paint-epoxy-coating-and-maintenance-system-for-the-rail-industry-8817
Anti-Corrosion Performance of Polyaniline Coated Rockwool /Epoxy Resin Coatings
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/11/4/463/pdf
Preparation of Graphene Oxide-based Polyaniline Coatings with Synergistic Anticorrosion Effect for Polyurethane Anticorrosive Coatings
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944021001041
Anticorrosive and Photocatalytic Properties of Epoxy-Silica Organic-Inorganic Coating
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0927775721005161
Corrosion Behaviour of Zirconium-Pretreated/Epoxy-Coated Mild Steel: New Approach for Determination of Cathodic Disbondment Resistance by EIS
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925838821012093
Preparation of a Tannic Acid and Graphene Oxide Epoxy modified Acrylic Resin Anticorrosion Coating
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S030094402031198X#!
PIPELINE COATINGS
Speakers Announced for the Pipeline Coating Virtual Summit to be Held Online 4-6 May 2021
- Denis Melot from Total
- Suresh Choudhary from Shawcor
- Somaieh Salehpour from Seal for Life Industries
- Jeffrey D. Rogozinski from SHERWIN-WILLIAMS
- Thomas Stark from BOREALIS
- Mike Surkein from Surkein Corrosion
- Houssam Sabry from ICE,
- Samuel J. Thomas from Independent Consultant
- Philip D. Tooth from Tooth Pipeline Services
- Alex Garner from London Corrosion Services Ltd.
https://www.ipcm.it/en/post/the-pipeline-coating-virtual-summit-to-be-held-online-4-6-ma.aspx
ESSENTIAL LITERATURE
THE COATING INSPECTOR’S HANDBOOK [PDF]
https://montipower.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/MTest%E2%80%93The-Coating-Inspectors-Handbook-1-1.pdf
HANDY GUIDE ON COATING INSPECTION & TESTING [PDF]
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/EgS4RxH1kiE7PEE#pdfviewer
NEW JOBS
Akzo Nobel Seeking Technical Service Representative to join the International Paint Marine and Protective Coatings Australasia team
https://www.seek.com.au/job/51816496?type=standard
Seeking Protective Coatings Project Manager – Coatings Laboratory Testing at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Grand Rapids, Michigan
https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/34245635-project-manager-laboratory-testing
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Corrosion Under Insulation – Design considerations for Insulation Systems and Coatings (26 – 28 May 2021)
Fight against the Hidden Threat | Old Lessons & New Insights
https://fleming.events/corrosion-under-insulation/
FAILURE PREVENTION OF PROTECTIVE COATINGS
15 of the Most Common Causes of Failure of Protective Coatings & the Type of Failure (from ExcelPlas 25 Years of Experience)
- Inadequate blasting and insufficient removal of mill scale from the steel leading to poor adhesion
- Use of blasting grit with soluble salt contamination leading to osmotic blistering and under film corrosion
- Oil contaminated compressed air used for blasting leading to surface contamination leading to poor adhesion and delamination of the coating
- Inadequate blast profile i.e. shallow valleys leading to poor adhesion
- Excessive blast profile i.e. high peaks leading to poor steel coverage and risk of rust-rash corrosion, particularly for low DFT coatings.
- Excessive delay between blasting and coating causing flash corrosion contamination leading to poor adhesion and corrosion cells
- Addition of too much thinner that increases the potential for porosity and pinholes in the coating. There is also an increased propensity for the formation of Bernard Cells where there are boundaries of resin rich coating, resulting in “crow’s feet” cracking.
- Poor mix ratio of the epoxy with the hardener leading to incomplete cure
- Inadequate mixing/stirring of the coating before application leading to poor distribution of barrier pigments leading to coating cracks and premature corrosion
- Inadequate coating specification: lack of suitable topcoat for UV sensitive epoxies leading to chalking and UV breakdown
- Inadequate curing of coatings leading to less than optimal properties of the coating with increased moisture penetration and formation of corrosion cells
- Incompatibility of coating if different paint systems are used multicoat application leading to delamination/peeling
- Poor QA leading to inadequate control of coating thickness (e.g. excessive DFT) leading to cracking of the coating due to residual stresses
- Poor QA leading to inadequate control of coating thickness: low coating thickness or missing coats can lead to poor barrier performance and premature corrosion
- Exceeding the recoat window leading to delamination of topcoat from primer coat due to blast-dust contamination or lack of interfacial adhesion.
http://cloud.excelplas.com/s/gkNmGLkROE4AsQT#pdfviewer
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT…………………
New Digital News Platform for Reaching the Entire Global Protective Coatings Industry in Real Time (Breaking News)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOqzIYSa3os
The A, B, Seas of Corrosion Management with Marine Coatings
Maintenance due to maritime corrosion comes with a staggering price tag, almost $2.5 trillion per year globally. Proper maritime corrosion management results in a tangible ROI, improved safety, and an operational ability that aligns with existing mandates to address reasonable risks in decision making.
Chapters touch upon such topics as marine coating systems and antifouling topcoats, the loss of adhesion and delamination of ship coatings, the failure of a separator onboard a FPSO, and even the importance of not painting a structure during a windstorm!
https://maritime-executive.com/features/the-a-b-seas-of-corrosion-management
NEW CARBOLINE PODCAST ON PROTECTIVE COATINGS
Carboline Rail Sales Rep Joe Foster joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss how jacketed tank cars have a space between the jacket and the tank that requires inspection during the car’s maintenance cycle.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4LlBfnQBZg
Self-Healing Epoxy Coatings Containing Microcapsules Filled with Different Amine Compounds – A Comparison Study
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944021001296
This newsletter is brought to you by ExcelPlas Coating Labs (http://www.excelplas.com/)
ExcelPlas Labs provides independent testing, analysis and investigation on protective coatings to prevent corrosion.
ExcelPlas has extensive analytical capabilities for testing of Protective Coatings and Insulation Consulting for major oil and gas companies.
We conduct corrosion surveys, coating sampling, coating analysis and testing to ensure coating specifications for a wide range of onshore and offshore clients in Australia and the Asia-Pacific Region.
ExcelPlas Labs offer a full range of coating testing and analytical services to Australia’s mining, oil, gas and infrastructure sectors.
Forensic analysis for undertaking various coating based failure investigations and problem solving.
ExcelPlas Undertakes Analysis & Testing of Polymer Coating Systems including:
• Epoxy Protective Coatings
• Epoxy-Phenolic Protective Coatings
• Fusion bonded epoxy (FBE)
• Dual-Layer Fusion bonded epoxy (DLFBE)
• Liquid applied epoxy (LAE)
• Abrasion resistant overcoat (ARO)
• Three-layer PE (3LPE)
• Multi-component liquid spray (MCL)
• Heat shrink sleeves (HSS)
Testing on Coatings that ExcelPlas can Undertake includes:
• Coating identification by Infra-red Analysis (FTIR)
• Degree of Cure by Thermal Analysis (DSC)
• Coating Filler Identification by X-ray Analysis (EDS/XRD)
• Coating Microstructure by Embedding, Polishing and Optical Microscopy (OM)
• Coating Thermal Stability and Composition by Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
DSC – Phase transition/volatiles / Tg / degree of cure/characterisation
TGA – Volatile compounds, inorganic mass % mix ratio
Element mapping for chlorides on paint flakes
Microscopy -Count layers and thickness of layers
-Assess porosity and voids
-Check distribution and orientation of filler particles
Condition monitoring and analysis of corrosion prevention coatings (epoxies, epoxy-phenolics)
http://www.excelplas.com/
Testing of Epoxy Coatings (LAE, FJC, FBE), heat shrink sleeves and tapes, barrier tapes and meshes.
http://www.excelplas.com/
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