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Coating Selection And Inspection

I. Alternative Methods of Corrosion Control

II. Corrosion Environments

III. Planning and Design for Corrosion Protection

IV. Surface Preparation

V. Metallic and Specialist Coatings

VI. Paint Coatings

VII. Repair and Maintenance of Protective Coatings

VIII. Inspection

IX. Economics of Protective Coatings

X. Selection of a Coating System

XI. Coating Systems for Specific Industries

XII. Ensuring Quality

XIII. Coating Specifications

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 I. Alternative Methods of Corrosion Control

 II. Corrosion Environments

Atmospheric Corrosivity Zones

Other Corrosion Zones

Factors which will Intensify or alter Environment

Determining the Environment

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 III. Planning and Design for Corrosion Protection

Design to Minimize Corrosion

Other Design Features

Fabrication Aspects

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 IV. Surface Preparation

Surface Contamination and Conditions

Fabrication Defects - Hints for Specifiers

Methods of Surface Preparation

Factors influencing Surface Preparation Method

Previously Painted Surfaces

Surface Preparation of Surfaces other than Steel

Surface Preparation - Hints for Specifiers

Surface Preparation of Concrete - Hints for Specifiers

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 V. Metallic and Specialist Coatings

Protection Provided by Metallic Coatings

Hot Dip Galvanizing

Hot Dip Galvanizing - Hints for Specifiers

Metal Spraying

Other Metallic Coatings

Tapes

Powder Coatings

Greases, Oils and Waxes

Cement and Allied Coatings

Tank Linings

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 VI. Paint Coatings

Properties of Paints

Major Types of Protective Coatings

Summary of Paint Types

Coating Application

Paint Manufacturers' Data Sheets

Paint Testing

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 VII. Repair and Maintenance of Protective Coatings

Planning for Maintenance

External Constraints

Inspections and Surveys for Maintenance

Surface Preparation

Repairs and Maintenance - Hints for Specifiers

Other Substrates

Records

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 VIII. Inspection

Requirements for an Inspector

Levels of Inspection

Inspection Schedule

Preliminary Discussions

Pre Job Inspection

Methods of Inspection

Inspection - Hints for Specifiers

Records

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 IX. Economics of Protective Coatings

Basic Costing of Coating Systems

Long Term Economic Analysis

Appendix: Interest Factors

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 X. Selection of a Coating System

Factors Influencing Coating Selection

Paints for Poorly Prepared Surfaces

Paints for Surfaces to be Cathodically Protected

Paints for Galvanized Steel

Paints for Concrete Surfaces

Recommended Systems

Coating Systems for Other Surfaces

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 XI. Coating Systems for Specific Industries

Bridges

Salt Water Vessels

Offshore Structures

Water and Waste Water Industry

Petroleum Refineries

Chemical Plants

Pulp and Paper Mills

Food Processing Plants

Power Generation Facilities

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 XII. Ensuring Quality

Quality Systems

Quality in Coating Products

Ensuring Quality Coating Contractors

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 XIII. Coating Specifications

What is a Specification?

Types of Specification

Writing the Specification

Specifications for Maintenance Work

Tips on Writing

Content of the Specification

Common Faults in Specifications

Specifications for Coating Concrete

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