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Created in July 1995 last updated May 2003
 
 
 
 

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This in-depth course will train the participants with the knowledge and skills required for effective and efficient coatings inspection, maintenance and repair. Participants will also learn proper coatings selection, specifications and applications.

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This 30-hour training course thoroughly and systematically covers every aspect of coatings application and inspection techniques, maintenance and repair procedures. Coatings specifications and relevant industry standards for surface preparations are also discussed in depth. Following is the outline of the course:

1. The Role of a Coating Inspector

2. Corrosion As Related to Coatings

3. BS, ISO Classification of Corrosive Environments

4. Essential Coating Characteristics

5. Coating Fundamentals

6. The Protective Paint System

7. Corrosion Resistant Organic Coatings

8. Corrosion Resistant Zinc Coatings

9. Design Considerations

10. The Substrate Effect and Coating Life

11. The Surface Preparation

12. BS, ISO, SIS Standards Relevant to Surface Preparation

13. Application of Coatings

14. Health and Safety Aspects

15. Coatings Selection

16. Cathodic Protection and Coatings

17. Coating Failures: Causes and Prevention

18. Coating Repair and Maintenance

19. Development of Specifications

20. Quality Control in Coatings Application

21. Coatings Inspection and Testing

22. Glossary of Technical Terms in Coatings and Corrosion

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This course has been structured in such a way that it is particularly suited for the those who work with protective coatings such as coatings inspectors, designers and specification writers, project engineers, quality assurance managers, paint supervisors, contractors, painters, facility owners, and maintenance personnel.