Surface Preparation
The Role of Soluble Salts in Osmotic Blistering
In the coatings industry, there is a continued misunderstanding of the true process of osmotic blistering, and the best methods to test for...
The Treatment of Rusted Surfaces When Proper Surface Preparation Is Not an Option
Paints must be applied to surfaces that are entirely free from rust and other contamination. This may not be possible in some situations,...
Duplex Coating: How it Works, How it's Applied
For a severely corrosive environment, the duplex coating system ensures an extended productive life for iron and steel assets, along with...
Protecting Pipelines from Corrosion Under Insulation
Corrosion under insulation (CUI) prevention with thermal sprayed aluminum (TSA) provides long-term and reliable prevention that reduces...
Specifying FBE Coatings for High-Temp Pipelines
We spoke to fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) expert, Alan Kehr, about specifying this material for high-temperature pipelines.
Stopping Corrosion Under Insulation in Global Oil and Gas Facilities
Corrosion Under Insulation (CUI) is the root cause of many of the petrochemical industry’s problems including forced shutdowns and lost...
Surface Preparation for Inorganic Zinc Silicate Coatings
Properly applied, a single-coat inorganic zinc silicate (IZS) coating provides one of the most durable and cost-effective coating systems...
Understanding a New Trend: In Situ Cleaning and Coating
Every corrosion, abrasion, or erosion issue can present its own unique set of problems and associated solutions, each bearing its own merit...
Concrete Flooring Moisture Issues
Addressing concrete floor moisture begins with proper design, curing and surface preparation. Testing for moisture content and identifying...
Blast Pressure: How to Get It Right
Finding the optimum blast pressure is a balancing act that entails taking into consideration the requirements of the job and the...
6 Ways to Measure Surface Profiles for Concrete Surface Preparation
Concrete may need to be prepared for repairs and overlays, or to clean and/or roughen the surface for the application of a subsequent...
Best Practices in Installing Process Vessel Lining Systems
This article in “Internal Corrosion Management of Process Vessels in the Oil & Gas Industry” series explores best practices in installing...
CUI Myth: The Cause of CUI is the Lack of Proper Coating
While it is a good thing to have a coating that is designed for the under-insulation environment and properly applied, there is no such...
7 Things to Know About Flash Rust
Flash rust occurs with any type of wet, abrasive blasting or surface preparation using water. Understanding how it forms is essential to...
Using Pickling and Passivation Chemical Treatments to Prevent Corrosion
Pickling and passivation are chemical treatments applied to the surface of stainless steel to remove contaminants and assist the formation...
Sealing a Corroded Seawater Vessel without Hot Work or Drainage
A leaking seawater vessel needed repair of both thin and through-wall defects. A unique combination of materials and methods allowed an...
Who Participates in Selecting Equal Coating Products?
A major decision in every industrial or marine project is the selection of protective coatings for new-build or existing structures in...
Is Surface Preparation for Concrete Repairs a Fad?
Proper attention to surface preparation is essential to achieve a robust bond between repair materials and the existing concrete substrate....
Substrate Surface Preparation for Corrosion Prevention
A combination of surface treatment processes is necessary for a material's longevity and for corrosion prevention. Learn the basics here.
