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BREAKING NEWS
Azko Nobel’s Intertherm 228 Coating Allegedly Caused Degradation and Discoloration to the Ichthys LNG Pipes After Use
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/nqklUjKT778y4IL#pdfviewer
Interview with Executive Vice President and COO at Hempel on a “A Very Competitive Market”
https://www.european-coatings.com/articles/2023/03/a-very-competitive-market
Hempel Reports 2022 Financial Results
The company delivered organic revenue growth of 12.7% in 2022, and revenue of €2,159 million. Compared to 2021, this represents an increase of €415 million, driven by increased sales prices and acquisitions. The company reports its 2023 outlook is mid to high single-digit organic revenue growth and an increasing EBITDA margin, leading to an EBITDA in the range of €260-290 million.
In 2022, Hempel emphasized its focus on improving earnings by reducing costs to compensate for rising raw material costs and lower volumes. Despite very challenging market conditions, Hempel delivered a total growth of 23.8% for the year. Adjusted EBITDA was €257 million, an increase of €52 million versus 2021, and the adjusted EBITDA margin was 12% in 2022.
https://www.pcimag.com/articles/111196-hempel-reports-2022-financial-results
INDUSTRY NEWS
Hempel joins Global Industry Alliance
Coatings company Hempel has increased its commitment to supporting the maritime industry’s shift to ever-more sustainable operations by joining the Global Industry Alliance (GIA) for Marine Biosafety to support shipping’s emissions reduction pathway and to mitigate against the spread of invasive species
https://www.rivieramm.com/news-content-hub/news-content-hub/hempel-joins-global-industry-alliance-75309
How Ships Fight Corrosion at Sea?
https://www.marineinsight.com/marine-safety/how-ships-fight-corrosion-at-sea/
The Hydropower Industry and Epoxy Coatings
https://www.energetica-india.net/articles/the-hydropower-industry-and-epoxy-coatings
VOC free, Cross-Linked PVDF Abrasion Resistant and Field Applicable FLUOROSEAL® Corrosion and UV Protection Coating
https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/622984643/voc-free-cross-linked-pvdf-abrasion-resistant-and-field-applicable-fluoroseal-corrosion-and-uv-protection-coating
Microbiologically Induced Corrosion (MIC) – The Living Threat!
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/microbiologically-induced-corrosion-mic-living-james-kunkle-pcs
New Highly-Durable Isocyanate-Free Protective Coating for Mining Infrastructure and Tailings Dam Facilities
Vitrethane 650 is a Polyurethane coating showing the high durability properties of a polyurethane but is not cured with isocyanate.
https://www.aicoatings.com.au/products/vitrethane-650-two-pack-isocyanate-free-polyurethane/
The Importance of Paint Systems Under Insulation
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/importance-paint-systems-under-insulation-alireza-salehi
Corrosion Protection and Heat Resistance of Paints for Outdoor Use
https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/16/7/2753/pdf?version=1680104560
NEW RESEARCH
Effect of Fluorocarbon Polymers on Hydrophobicity, Wear Resistance and Corrosion Resistance of Epoxy Resins
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/13/4/685/pdf?version=1679970511
Designing of Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs)–Conductive Polymer Composites for Epoxy-Based Anticorrosive Coatings
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s13369-023-07792-y
Anticorrosion Performance Assessment of Silane-Modified Chitosan/Epoxy Primer Coatings on Mild Steel in Saline Environment Using Computational Simulation Techniques
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36971855/
Smart Sensing Coatings for Early Warning of Degradation and Corrosion
https://www.european-coatings.com/articles/2023/03/smart-sensing-coatings-for-early-warning-of-degradations
Self-Warning Coatings That Signal Coating Degradation and Breakdown
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944023000140
Corrosion Resistance Performance of Epoxy Coatings Incorporated with Unmilled Micro Aluminium Pigments
https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4352/13/4/558/pdf?version=1679643385
Fabrication of Epoxy Coatings Reinforced with Micaceous Iron Oxide (MIO) Pigment Flakes and Nano Silica
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/07316844231162562
Novel Superhydrophobic Core-Shell Fibres/Epoxy Coatings with Self-Healing Anti-Corrosion Properties in Both Acidic and Alkaline Environments
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1381514823000779
Design and Strengthening of Superhydrophobic Coatings: The Influence of Intermediate Layers
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsami.2c22776
Fabrication of Decoupling Coatings with Robustness and Superhydrophobicity for Anti-Icing and Anti-Corrosion Applications
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10853-023-08410-w
Ionic Modification of Graphene Nanosheets to Improve Anti-Corrosive Properties of Organosilicon Composite Coatings
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2023/ra/d3ra00951c?page=search
Improved Wear and Corrosion Resistance Epoxy Coatings
https://www.european-coatings.com/articles/2023/03/improved-wear-and-corrosion-resistance-epoxy-coatings
Study on the Improvement of Dielectric, Anticorrosive and Mechanical Properties of Newly Synthesized Epoxy Coatings Containing Silanized CNTs-TiS2 Nanocomposites for Aerospace and Automotive Applications
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12633-023-02374-x
Corrosion Monitoring of Nanocomposites Coatings
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/369555175_Corrosion_monitoring_of_nanocomposites_coatings
Graphene Oxide as an Anti-corrosion Coating on Carbon Steel: Effect of Surface Structure and Wettability of Steel
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/1478422X.2023.2190441?src=&journalCode=ycst20
Microbiological Deterioration of Epoxy Coating on Carbon Steel by Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/13/3/606/pdf?version=1678616503
Interaction of Interfacial Debonding and Under-Film Corrosion Propagation at the Edge of the Blistering Area of Epoxy Coating
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11998-022-00680-4
Evaluation of Mechanical and Tribological Behaviour of Galvanized, Galvalume and Polyurethane-coated Steel Sheets
https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/2631-8695/acc1c3
COATINGS FAILURE ANALYSIS
Failure Analysis and Investigation of Protective Coatings in Mining, Marine Offshore Oil & Gas Chemical Plants, Energy Infrastructure and Bridges (Ask the Experts)
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf
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…
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf
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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)
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Testing of Epoxy Coatings (LAE, FJC, FBE), heat shrink sleeves and tapes, barrier tapes, and meshes.
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