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The Shop Coating Pipeline that Cracked – FBE Coating
Gas transmission lines are often specified to be coated in a shop using fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) coating systems. These coatings are chosen for the ...
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Measuring Coating Thickness According To SSPC-PA 2 – Update 2015
“Coating thickness shall be measured in accordance with SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings Paint Application Standard No. 2 (SSPC-PA 2)” is a simple enough ...
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Premature Corrosion of Porcelain Enamel-Coated Panels
Background of Design Specifications – Five stations of a commuter rail transportation system were exhibiting corrosion and coating adhesion problems. The train stations were constructed approximately ...
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The Case of the Compromised Propane Tank Coating
The exterior coating system on six propane tanks was delaminating after only one year of being stored under cover in Mexico. Could the system be ...
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