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KTA Podcast #5 – Surface Profile Measurement – Replica Tape Vs. Digital Depth Micrometer
May 21, 2018
This podcast covers measuring surface profile and discusses two fundamentally different methods for measuring profile. Panelists discuss some of the complications that may occur when ...
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Evaluating the Performance Characteristics of Abrasive Media
May 11, 2018
Abrasive blast cleaning is the process by which an abrasive media is propelled through hoses and a blast nozzle by means of compressed air. The abrasive exits the nozzle at a ...
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Airport Jet Fuel Piping Lining Issues
May 8, 2018
An international airport was in the midst of an expansion project. As part of the project, 24-inch-diameter jet fuel piping was being installed by a ...
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Holiday Detection and Dielectric Strength Issues
May 4, 2018
Introduction When applying coating system to structures such as bridges, tanks, and pipelines the main goal is to apply a continuous film to help prevent ...
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What is a “Dust-Free Surface?” ISO Method Versus Practical Evaluation
April 27, 2018
When a coating system fails prematurely, it is rarely because of the coating itself. Either the surface preparation was inadequate, the surface was contaminated, or ...
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Podcast #4 – Maintenance Painting vs. Remove & Replace
April 23, 2018
KTA Professional Engineers and Senior Consultants Jay Helsel & Mike Reina discuss maintenance painting including when to touch-up, overcoat, or remove & replace the coating. ...
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Evaluating a Coating’s Resistance to Cathodic Disbondment – Guidance on Selection of Test Methods
April 20, 2018
Installation of a coating to a cathodically-protected pipeline or structure without first testing its resistance to cathodic disbondment can result in catastrophic failure of the ...
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SSPC Moisture Testing Guide and Pinhole Standard
April 19, 2018
Moisture in walls can affect the performance of coating and water-repellent systems. While ASTM publishes standards for determining the moisture content of cementitious substrates, their ...
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Welding Shear Studs Through Zinc Paint
April 13, 2018
When steel is shop-painted, it is usually primed with a zinc coating, and the remaining coat(s)applied to all surfaces except the top of top flanges ...
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