March 2022 Vol. 2

PCN – Communicating News In Protective Coatings Globally in Real-Time

Leading Source of Industry News on Protective Coatings for Oil & Gas, Pipelines, Marine and Construction


NEWSMAKERS:  * AECOM * Akzo Nobel * Altrad * Coating Condition Survey * CUI * Eddyfi * ExcelPlas Labs * Failure Analysis * Graphene * Hempadur® * Hempel * Humidur® * Ichthys LNG * INPEX * International Paints * Jotun * LNG Plants * Marine Coatings * Matrix * PCN * PPG * Protective Coatings * Salt Spray * Smart Coatings

INDUSTRY NEWS

Jotun Suspends Operations in Russia
https://www.jotun.com/ww-en/about-jotun/media/news/jotun-suspends-operations-in-russia/

Hempel Suspends Business with Russian Entities
https://www.hempel.com/news/2022/ukraine-update

Breaking News – Paint Accounts for the Majority of Ocean Microplastics
https://cloud.excelplas.com/s/6bjbHwibAWRniYP#pdfviewer

Quantitative Quality Assessment of Hempel Coatings on an Offshore Platform
Hempadur Zinc 17360, Hempadur 15570, Hempadur Mastic 45880, Hempel´s Quattro 17634, Hempathane HS 55610, Hempathane Topcoat 55210
https://materialsperformance.com/articles/coating-linings/2022/03/quantitative-coating-quality-assessment-on-an-offshore-platform

Altrad Lands Ichthys LNG Contract from INPEX for Execution of Coating and Insulation Works
https://lngprime.com/australia-and-oceania/altrad-lands-ichthys-lng-contract-from-inpex/43508/

Matrix Presents 2022 Half Year Results [PDF]
Humidur® Coatings revenue growing – Up to $4.1m in H1 FY22 revenue vs $1.6m in H1 FY21
https://company-announcements.afr.com/asx/mce/9fb6d989-95c4-11ec-9b9f-d233877470a4.pdf

How Protective Coatings and Protective Coating Systems can Maximise Your Design
https://www.jotun.com/ww-en/industries/solutions-and-brands/thermosafe/resources/how-coatings-maximise-your-design/

Q&A with Michael Friede Chief Commercial Officer – Performance Coatings, AkzoNobel
https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2022-02-10/qa-with-michael-friede-chief-commercial-officer—performance-coatings-akzonobel/

PPG PSX Coatings Receive C4H Certification for Corrosion Resistance
Performance testing demonstrates patented polysiloxane technology provides long-term steel protection in challenging environments with single coat
https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_breaking-news/2022-03-09/ppg-psx-coatings-receive-c4h-certification-for-corrosion-resistance/

Altrad Group Gets Guernsey for Anticorrosion Coating Remediation at INPEX Ichthys
https://www.altrad.com/en/industrial-services/solutions/surface-treatment/anticorrosion-coating.html

Corrosion Mapping in a Cost-Sensitive Climate
https://www.eddyfi.com/en/appnote/corrosion-mapping-in-a-cost-sensitive-climate

AECOM ends Russia Operations –  the Move May Cost the Company as Much as $50 million
https://geosyntheticsmagazine.com/2022/03/08/aecom-ends-russia-operations/

Does Paint Colour Affect Corrosion Resistance by Colour?
https://artradarjournal.com/2022/02/19/does-paint-color-affect-corrosion-resistance-by-color/

LATEST RESEARCH

Scientists Discover Thermally-triggered Self-Healing Epoxy Coating for Corrosion Protection
https://english.cas.cn/newsroom/research_news/chem/202203/t20220308_301993.shtml
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2238785422002113?via%3Dihub

Polyurethane Coating with Synergistic Anticorrosion Effect
Benefiting from the “labyrinth effect” of MXene and the inhibition effect of CeO2, the composite coating exhibits excellent corrosion resistance
https://www.european-coatings.com/articles/2022/03/polyurethane-coating-with-synergistic-anticorrosion-effect
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944021005439

Performance Assessment of Differently Dried Coating Systems for Application as Anti-Corrosion Coatings
https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6412/12/3/331/pdf

Synthesis and Characterization of Layered Double Hydroxides Hybrid Microcapsules for Anticorrosion via Self-Healing and Chloride Ion Adsorption
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016913172200076X

Siloxane Coating with Epoxy modification: Optimization of Adhesion to Improve Steel Corrosion Protection
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11998-021-00594-7

Corrosion Protection of Carbon Steel Using a Combination of Zr Conversion Coating and Subsequent Zinc-Rich Silicate Coating with a Flake Zn-Al alloy
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878535222001319

Anticorrosion Performance of Polyaniline/Clay Nanocomposites in Epoxy Coatings
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/app.52323

Effect on the Surface Anticorrosion and Corrosion Protection Mechanism of Integrated Rust Conversion Coating for Enhanced Corrosion Protection
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsomega.2c00172

Eco-friendly Functionalization of Hexagonal Boron Nitride Nanosheets with Carbon Dots Towards the Reinforcement in Protective Performance of Epoxy Coatings
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/Content/ArticleLanding/2022/NJ/D2NJ00310D

JOBS

Seeking Pipeline Corrosion Engineer Job in Paris
https://www.nesfircroft.com/job/pipeline-corrosion-engineer-1

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

ExcelPlas Labs Coating Condition Survey (CCS) for Oil & Gas and LNG Clients
The condition survey provides advice on urgent coating related challenges and creates the foundation for future maintenance planning by advising on causes of possible failure and provides a maintenance coating specification.
A Coating Condition Survey can extend plant operational uptime, reduce long-term maintenance costs and prevent lost revenue. An ExcelPlas Labs coating expert will conduct a survey evaluating the condition of the existing coating system and underlying steel structure.
ExcelPlas Labs Coating Condition Survey (CCS) provides the following information:

  • Digital Imaging Inspection (DII) with special incident lighting on the actual condition of the existing coating system including colour shade of the coating.
  • Evaluating the type and percentage of defect (example in accordance to ISO 4628-1/5) per main area on the structure and determine the possible cause(s) of failure.
  • Evaluating and investigating which environmental factors the coating may have been exposed to, the duration and the effect on coating integrity/service life.
  • Checking and reporting dry film thickness (DFT) measurements using statistical grid testing.
  • Checking the adhesion/cohesion of the system and report according to ASTM D 3359 (cross-cut test), ISO 16276-2, ASTM D6677 (x-cut test) or the ASTM D4541 Pull-off Test.
  • Discontinuity (pinhole) testing and report according to NACE SP 0188/ISO 29601.
  • Embedding and Polishing Paint Chips in Epoxy setting compound followed by Scanning Optical Microscopy (SOM) to give a high-resolution image of the full cross-section of the coating highlighting voids, inter-coat delamination, encapsulated rust layers, poor barrier pigment dispersion, microcracks, etc. 
  • If the generic paint type is unknown, ExcelPlas Labs will determine the paint type using the FTIR spectral analysis.

All inspections and findings are comprehensively and clearly documented with high resolution photograph along with recommendations on what type of maintenance/repair is needed and when.
https://www.excelplas.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Excelplas-A4-Brochure-4pp-Coating-NTs.pdf

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

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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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