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BREAKING NEWS

‘Down Under They’re Not So Happy with AkzoNobel’ [PDF]

INDUSTRY NEWS

How to De-risk Large Coating Projects to Prevent Costly Failures [Special Feature] [PDF]

Chugoku to Promote Reduced CO2 Coating Solutions at Posidonia

Japanese Tanker Owner Deploys Hull Performance Analysis for Coatings

Jotun Says “Rust Never Sleeps”! – That “not-so-positive” title is one of the industry headlines April 24th is recognized as World Corrosion Awareness Day

Sherwin-Williams Launches Textured Epoxy Coating for Rebars in Concrete Industry

Epoxy-coated Rebar Industry Celebrates 40 Years

Hempel Seeking Coating Advisor for Corrosion Protection

Britt Meelby Jensen nominated to Hempel A/S Board of Directors

Graphene Based Protective Coating Delivers Energy Savings

NEW RESEARCH THAT IS TRENDING

Fabrication of Photothermal Responsive Dual-chamber Microcapsules for Self-healing Epoxy Anticorrosion Coatings

Seamlessly Embedded Microcapsules in Self-repairing Coatings: Improved Compatibility and Enhanced Corrosion Resistance Recovery

Benzotriazole Loaded Polypyrrole/Cerium Oxide synthesized composite blend within Epoxy resin designed as Superior Coatings Against Mild Steel Oxidative Corrosion in Sodium Chloride Medium

Understanding the multifunctional anticorrosion protective mechanism of epoxy-based coatings modified with hydrogel and benzotriazole conveying nanotubes for Q235 steel protection in 3.5 % NaCl

Double-layered composite coating with enhanced self-healing and anti-corrosion performance based on synergistic effect of L-methionine and vanillin

Improving the Anticorrosion and Self-Healing Properties of the Epoxy Coating Using the Mn–Zn2SiO4/PDA Composite

Enhancing Corrosion and Abrasion Resistances Simultaneously of Epoxy Resin Coatings by Novel Hyperbranched Amino-Polysiloxanes

Application of Cationic Polyamide Encapsulated Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticles as Ph and Fe2+ Dual Stimuli-Responsive Containers in Epoxy Coatings for Steel

SiC-Armoured triple-layered superhydrophobic coating with super-robustness and anti-corrosion durability

Green and Heavy-Duty Anticorrosion Coatings: Waterborne Epoxy Thermoset Composites Modified through Variation of Zinc Dust Loading and Incorporation of Amine-Capped Aniline Trimer and Graphene Oxide

In-situ crosslinking reaction of graphene oxide & waterborne epoxy resin to construct continuous phase anticorrosive coating

Bionic modified h-BN loaded CeO2 nanoparticles to improve the anti-corrosion properties of composited Epoxy Coatings

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.

https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf

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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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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