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INDUSTRY NEWS
Akzo Nobel N.V. Publishes Third Quarter Presentation (Declassified) [PDF]
https://www.akzonobel.com/content/dam/akzonobel-corporate/global/en/investor-relations-images/result-center/reports—presentation/2021-reports—presentations/q3-2021/report-for-the-third-quarter-2021-akzonobel.pdf
Akzo Nobel Reveal Raw Material and Other Variable Costs Increased by €278 Million Compared with Q3 2020
https://www.akzonobel.com/en/media/latest-news—media-releases-/publishes-results-for-third-quarter-2021
How Working for AkzoNobel Fulfilled a Childhood Dream for Indian Protective Coatings Chemist
https://www.coatingsworld.com/contents/view_online-exclusives/2021-10-19/how-working-for-akzonobels-international-brand-fulfilled-a-childhood-dream-for-ajith-varghese/
JOTUN Research Scientist Naser Esmaeili Works to Understand the Adhesion Properties of Protective Coatings
https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/en-au/listing/267602/phd-candidate-in-tailoring-the-adhesion-of-the-paint-coatings/
PPG Beats Estimates and Posts $4.37 Billion Revenue for Q3 2021 and a Profit of $344 Million
https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/ppg-industries-ppg-q3-earnings-and-revenues-beat-estimates-2021-10-20
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ppg-reports-third-quarter-2021-201500939.html
CUI – The Lurking Danger Inside Your LNG Facility and Your Key Coating Weapon to Fighting it
https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine/media-center/articles/heat-flex-high-temperature-1200-cui-prevention-coating.html?utm_source=hcpnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hc-processing-oct21
OCS Services has Handed Fugro a Two-Year Contract to Support its Asset Integrity/Corrosion Management Operations Including ONGC’s Protective Coating of Process Platform Project 1, which Involves Coatings Maintenance and Refurbishment of 32 Offshore Platforms
https://www.offshore-mag.com/regional-reports/asia/article/14212542/fugro-supporting-ongc-maintenance-project-offshore-india
Hempel Launches New Intumescent Coating in Australia
https://architectureau.com/product-selector/news/hempacore-one-intumescent-coatings-launch-in-australia
MP Demonstrates Long-Term Vision with the Latest Premium Antifouling Coating Technologies (Press Release)
https://www.cmp-chugoku.com/NEWS/2021/News_Release_15OCT2021_EN.pdf
NEW RESEARCH
Epoxy-Functionalized Ti3C2 Nanosheet for Epoxy Coatings with Prominent Anticorrosion Performance
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0300944021004306
Nanocontainer Based on Mesoporous Polydopamine Coated Lamellar Hydroxyapatite for Anticorrosion Reinforcement of Epoxy Coatings
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010938X21006570
Enhanced Performance of Solvent-based Epoxy Coatings Reinforced with Diatomite/Surfactant/Zinc Borate
http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/58273/1/IJCT%2028%284%29%20437-444.pdf
Novel Self-Healing Epoxy Coating for Smart Corrosion Protection
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1005030221008847
High-Performance Organic Coatings of Polypyrrole Embedded with Manganese Iron Oxide Nanoparticles for Corrosion Protection
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10904-021-02130-x
Waterborne Polyurethanes for Corrosion Protection
https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-72869-4_1
High Protection Performance Based on Corrosion Media-Consumption and Barrier Properties of Polymer-Reinforced Graphene Oxide Composite Coatings
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10965-021-02801-w
Ultrathin Self-Healing Polymers Create New, Sustainable Water-Resistant Coatings
https://news.illinois.edu/view/6367/955416051
Silicone-Based Coating Mitigates Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) in Petrochemical & LNG Plants
https://industrial.sherwin-williams.com/na/us/en/protective-marine/media-center/articles/heat-flex-high-temperature-1200-cui-prevention-coating.html?utm_source=hcpnewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hc-processing-oct21
NEW BOOKS
Coating Application for Piping, Valves and Actuators in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry
https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.1201/9781003255918/coating-application-piping-valves-actuators-offshore-oil-gas-industry-karan-sotoodeh
FAILURE ANALYSIS
ExcelPlas Labs are an Independent Coating Consultancy with a Unique and Comprehensive Understanding of Protective Coatings
ExcelPlas Labs operate in the LNG, marine, infrastructure and chemical sectors, providing professional technical and analytical services on protective coatings to its global customer base. The ExcelPlas Labs team comprises highly qualified and experienced individuals with background in chemistry, materials science and engineering. Services We Offer: · Coating Process Optimisation · Coating Project Management · Coating Specification & Product Selection · Coating Lifetime Assessment · Coating Durability Testing · Expert Witnessing · Paint Failure Investigation · Onshore & Offshore Coating Inspections · Customers We Serve: · Asset Owners · Construction / Fabrication Companies · Gas Processing Projects · Insurance Companies · Law Firms · Manufacturers & OEM · Module Fabrication Yards · Oil & Gas Companies · Paint Companies · Refining · Ship Yards · Ship Managers
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Protect Your Assets with ExcelPlas Services for the Testing and Approval of Protective Coatings
ExcelPlas offers a host of laboratory services and support regarding the conformity of coatings to International Standards. These include:
- The Certification of Coatings and Coating Systems
- Pre-qualification Testing of Coatings in Our Own ISO Accredited Testing Laboratory
- Technical and Statutory Support for Achieving Compliance
- Analytical Support and Durability Testing for New Coatings
https://www.excelplas.com/products-tested/coatings-testing/
COATINGS FAILURE ANALYSIS
ExcelPlas’s Coatings and Analytical Labs can resolve coating failures on paint chips using techniques such as: Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR); scanning electron microscopy/energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy; light microscopy; electrochemical impedance spectroscopy(EIS); chromatography; thermal analysis and wet bench testing.
ExcelPlas performs a wide array of standard ASTM, SSPC and NACE test procedures such as:
- Paint and Coating Testing and Analysis,
- Field Investigations
- Technical Audit of Painting Process and Production Facilities
- Paint Analysis, Chip Analysis and Evaluation
- Accelerated Testing
- Physical and Chemical Paint Exposure Tests: ASTM D1308. ASTM D3359, ASTM D4541, ASTM D4060
- Salt Spray (ASTM B117) Testing, Cyclic Tests (ASTM G 85), QUV (ASTM G53), Humidity (ASTM D2247), Cyclic Salt Fog/UV (ASTM D5894)
- Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) Analysis of Paints
- Visible Spectroscopy, Liquid Chromatography
- Scanning Electron Microscopy, EDS & XRD Analysis of Paints
- Physical Testing of Paints: Tensile and Flexural Testing ASTM D 638 & ASTM D790
- Characterization and Cross Section Microscopy of paint samples collected from the project site
- Failure Analysis Root Cause Determination
https://www.excelplas.com/products-tested/coatings-testing/
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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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