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Consequences of Applying Coatings Outside of the Recommended Thickness Range
When recommending a coating or coating system for a specification, or when responsible for the application of a coating, the manufacturer’s Product Data Sheet (PDS) ...
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Concrete Floor Coatings Forensics Case History — Part 2
Concrete Floor Coatings Forensics Case History- Part 2 When examining a coating problem in the laboratory, background information gathered during discussions with the involved parties ...
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Installation Woes of a Lining in a Demineralized Water Storage Tank
This month’s case from the F-Files concerns the application of a high performance liner in a steel demineralized water storage tank, or a demin tank. ...
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True Detective – Chrissy Stewart, KTA-Tator, Inc.
Chrissy Stewart KTA-Tator, Inc. A senior chemist at KTA-Tator, Inc., Chrissy Stewart is heavily involved in failure analysis using various analytical procedures to determine the ...
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Concrete Floor Coatings Forensics Case History — Part 1, Field Investigation Phase
The field phase of this concrete floor coatings forensics case history included five steps: project familiarization and interview; moisture detection; coating thickness measurements; adhesion testing; ...
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Ask A Consultant: Q & A with Bill Corbett
As some of you may know, our KTA.com website features a section called Ask A Consultant. In this section, users are encouraged to submit questions ...
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Confined Spaces in Construction- Highlights of the New Rule
OSHA issued its final rule for Confined Spaces in Construction on May 5, 2015. The rule is intended to provide construction workers with protection similar ...
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Industry Standards: Are You Current?
Obtaining SSPC or NACE certification as a coatings inspector or a protective coating specialist is quite an accomplishment and those who achieve one or more ...
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Effective Maintenance Painting Practices for Offshore Oil & Gas Structures – Part Two
Undertaking maintenance painting of offshore oil and gas assets can be expensive and frustrating due to the complexity of the facility, and the highly corrosive ...
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