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June 2003 • Volume 9, Issue 4 The Newsletter for NACE Coating Inspectors and Students

INSIDEReplica Tape—Not Always an Easy Task ......... 1

GetThis! .......................................................... 2

PosiTector Dew Point Meter ............................ 3

A Day in the Life ............................................... 5

Developing the Standards ................................ 6

New Joint Standard ......................................... 7

Coatings Resources .................................... 8-12

CIP Course Schedule ................................ 13-14

NACE CIP—What’s in It for Me? .................. 15

TRADE SHOW SCHEDULERUST 2003, Jul 13-18, 2003 ......... Louisville, KY

PDA, Aug 19-21, 2003 ......................... Reno, NV

SSPC, Oct 26-29, 2003 ............. New Orleans, LA

Workboat, Dec 3-5, 2003 ......... New Orleans, LA

UCT, Jan 20-22, 2004 ...................... Houston, TX

Expo Protecciony Anti-Corrosion, Feb 2004 ............. Mexico City

World ofConcrete, Feb 17-20, 2004 ............... Orlando, FL

CORROSION/2004,Mar 28-Apr 1, 2004 ................ New Orleans, LA

Recently, on a tanklining project, an in-

spector shut the job downfor 10 days based on im-proper surface profilereadings that he obtained.Upon examination, it was

depth micrometer, or replica tape). There aresignificant differences between these stan-dards. Often inspectors, contractors, and own-ers are unaware of these differences.

Both standards agree that a minimum of threeindividual tape readings should be taken at eachlocation and then averaged. The value reportedfor that area is the average of the three tapes. Inaddition, both agree that the number of local ar-eas to take readings from is to be specified oragreed upon by the contracting parties.

ASTM D4417 recognizes that profile valuesobtained by different methods may vary. Forinstance, the fine pointed probe (profilometer)measures an individual valley whereas the rep-lica tape measures the bottoms of many val-leys to the tops of the highest peaks.

The lists below show some of the differencesbetween these two standards:NACE RP0287-2002• Specifies replica tape method only• Requires pre-measuring the compressible

foam portion• Only addresses replica tape between 1.5 to 4.5

mils (38 to 114 µm)• Specifies anvil foot size of 6.6 mm (1/4 in.) in

diameter• Describes the burnishing tool as a hard plastic

rod with a spherical end• Specifies rubbing the tape until it is uniformly

darkened• Verifies procedure using a known surface pro-

file, such as a visual comparatorASTM D 4417

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Mike O’Brien, Certified NACE Coating Inspector

Replica Tape–Not Always an Easy Task

determined that this inspector was not using aproper burnishing tool and was not exertingenough pressure to press the compressiblefoam into the profile sufficiently. His measure-ments exceeded the maximum 3.0-mil (76-µm) profile allowed by the specification by over1.0 mil (25.4 µm). However, readings takenin the same locations by a consultant using theproper pressure and proper burnishing toolyielded results that conformed to the specs.Needless to say, the contractor was very upsetwith the owner’s independent inspector for im-properly stopping work.

In talking with owners and contractors, it ap-pears that there are several common problemsregarding the use of replica tape by inspectors.This article discusses some of the problems andpresents suggestions for resolving issues relatedto profile readings when they arise.

The inspector must use the stan-dard referred to in the specifica-tions. Two industry standards(NACE RP0287 and ASTM D4417)are commonly specified for fieldmeasurement of surface profile ofabrasive blast-cleaned steel. NACERP0287 addresses only replicatape whereas ASTM D4417 in-cludes three different methods(profile comparator, dial gauge

• Specifies three methods—surface

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comparator, profilometers, and replica tape• Does not require pre-measuring compressible

foam• Addresses replica tape values from 1.5 to 5.4

mils (38 to 137 µm)• Does not specify anvil foot diameter size• Does not describe burnishing tool shape or

material• Specifies rubbing the tape until a uniform gray

color appears• Optical microscope methods serve as the ref-

eree methodThere are several potential problems that

can be encountered when using replica tapes.Several of these are discussed below.

First, the wrong tape may be selected and used.Currently there are four grades of replica. Thesegrades and their ranges are as follows:

Coarse Tape ........... .8–2.0 mils (20–50 µm)Painters Grade........ 1.3–3.3 mils (33–84 µm)X-Coarse Tape ...... 1.5–4.5 mils (38–114 µm)X-Coarse Plus ............... made to order (MTO)

If a tape is used that does not contain suffi-cient foam to read the entire depth, a wrongand lower profile value will be reported. Forthis reason, it is always a good idea to placethe tape in the micrometer and measure theamount of foam on the tape before perform-ing a measurement. The value obtained fromthis premeasurement is the maximum amountof foam that can be reported according toRP0287.

According to RP0287, “if most of the profilemeasurements closely approach the premeasuredthickness of the compressible foam, alternative

continued from page 1 procedures should be considered….”Second, using a tape that contains too much

foam for the profile can yield higher resultsthan the actual profile. The reason for this issimple. Excess foam that cannot be com-pressed into the profile will sit on top and beincorrectly included in the reading.

According to Testex, in the region wheretheir ranges overlap—between 1.5 and 2.0mils—Coarse grade tape is more accurate thanX-Coarse tape.

Third, if the wrong amount of pressure is ap-plied to the tape during the burnishing process,the results may be inaccurate. There are severalcauses of this, including using the wrong type ofburnishing tool or using the wrong technique.

Some inspectors are using improper bur-nishing tools, such as the metal ends of pensor coins. The ends of these devices are oftennot spherical. In addition, any burnishing toolthat contains sharp edges or burrs can dam-age the Mylar window, resulting in incorrectresults. For proper compression of the tape,the right burnishing tool must be used. (Note:deburred burnishing sticks are available fromTestex for a minimal fee.)

Sometimes inspectors don’t apply enoughpressure on the tape. This results in an inac-curate profile reading on the high side. To as-sist inspectors in applying the proper amountof pressure, Testex markets a Press-O-FilmTraining Surface. This surface contains a roundplastic surface with a predetermined profilethat is recorded on the back of the tape. Thetool is designed to allow the user of the rep-lica tape to make sure the tape is being usedcorrectly. If insufficient force is applied, thevalue obtained will exceed the range stated on

the back of the training surface. If too muchpressure is applied, it will result in readingsthat are too low. Regular use of the test sur-face will help the inspector ensure that theproper amount of force is applied on the tape.

Note: Inspectors often break the burnishingsticks because they hold the stick too high upon the shaft and exert too much force. Hold-ing the burnishing tool lower down will elimi-nate breaking the sticks.

Fourth, a common mistake made by inex-perienced inspectors is failure to subtract the2.0 mils for the Mylar portion of the tape. Analternative method is to set the micrometer at-2.0 mils with the anvils closed prior to takingany readings.

Fifth, some inspectors use micrometers withan incorrect (too large) anvil foot diameter.According to Testex, the anvil foot diameter ofsome micrometers on the market is too largefor the tape. This results in the high readingssince some of the excess compressible foamthat is pushed out to the edges is included inthe reading. Proper readings are obtained byusing an anvil with a foot that fits properly inthe center of the tape window but does notexceed 1/4" in diameter.

Sixth, some inspectors fail to take the re-quired number of tape measurements per lo-cation. Both standards cited earlier requirethree tape readings per location. The averageof the three readings is the reported value.

Replica tape is simple to use but it is still pos-sible to use it incorrectly. The cost to an owneror contractor from an inspector incorrectly us-ing replica tape can be enormous. As inspectorswe have a duty to perform our job in accordancewith the specified standards—let’s do it. ■

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2004. (The prize is transferrable, but the person receiving the prize must meet the samecriterion and have completed Session I any time before September 15, 2003.) Good Luck!

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PosiTector Dew Point MeterExcerpt from CIP Panel Discussion, March 2003, San Diego

Monitoring climatic conditions before,during, and after a coating or lining

application is crucial to preventing premature fail-ure. A new product now makes that job easier.

The PosiTector DPM (Dew Point Meter) isan electronic device that enables painting con-tractors, inspectors, and owners to measureand record environmental conditions.

This meter bears an obvious resemblanceto the very successful PosiTector 6000 coatingthickness gage and it shares many of its samefeatures, including:1. a large, easy-to-read LCD display with back

glow2. simple two-button operation with an

onscreen menu3. acid-, solvent-, dust-, and water-resistant

rugged housing4. infrared and serial ports for downloading

to a printer or computer

Why is this meter important?First, without suitable instruments it is very dif-

ficult to assess the risk of condensation. It is par-ticularly difficult to notice light condensation ona blasted surface. Remember, condensation isaffected by three very changeable climatic fac-tors: air temperature, relative humidity—thecombination from which the dew point tempera-ture is derived—and surface temperature.

A regular and continuous check of climaticconditions is necessary. Measuring only once canbe misleading because conditions are alwayschanging and different microclimates can existin close proximity to one another. It is also im-portant to keep a record of these conditions be-fore, during, and after the job.

Surface preparation and coating applicationshould be performed under optimum environ-mental conditions to help prevent potential coat-ing failure. A major factor affecting the long-term

performance of coatings on steel structures is theclimatic conditions during pre-treatment andapplication.

Five conditions in particular should be ob-served:1. the temperature of the air in the vicinity of

the structure2. the temperature of the steel surface to be

painted3. the amount of humidity in the air expressed

as a percentage4. the calculated dew point temperature5. the difference between surface and dew point

temperaturesThe PosiTector DPM can measure and record

all five.Let’s begin with the air and surface tempera-

tures. First, you can never assume they are the

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same. Surface temperature is often different fromair temperature, especially for work performedoutside. At night, steelwork usually radiates heatand is cooled below air temperature, while dur-ing the day, it absorbs heat and is usually warmerthan the air temperature. Both temperaturesshould be monitored to help avoid potential ap-plication problems if air or steel temperaturesbecome too hot or too cold for satisfactory filmformation. These temperatures often directly af-fect the rate of cure of the applied coating or lin-ing system and are major factors in the forma-tion of surface moisture or dew. Application ofcoatings at incorrect temperatures can cause blis-tering, pinholing, cratering, dry spray, mud crack-ing, and other defects.

The PosiTector DPM can measure both air andsurface temperatures simultaneously and con-tinuously. The air temperature sensor is locatedinside the end of the probe where it is protectedfrom microclimate changes caused by the op-erators’ hand. The white sensor housing reducesthe effect of direct sunlight and is well vented.The PosiTector DPM is sensitive enough to no-tice small changes in air temperature in shadedareas, crevices, and exposed areas. The detach-able probe makes these areas easy to access.

Located at the very tip of the probe is a bime-tallic surface temperature sensor that has a fastresponse and is accurate to within +1°F. The er-gonomic design of the probe allows easy one-handed operation, handy when climbing a lad-der or scaffold, or when reaching distantlocations. And for those small, hard-to-reach ar-eas, simply detach the probe.

The third parameter measured by the meter ishumidity, or the amount of moisture in the airexpressed as a percent of overall volume. Mois-ture-laden air cannot hold as much solvent asdry air. Therefore, high relative humidity can re-tard the rate of solvent evaporation. For this rea-son, the maximum relative humidity at whichcoatings or linings can be applied and cured isgenerally set at 85%. Traditionally, relative hu-midity was calculated using the wet and dry bulbtemperature measurements taken from a psy-chrometer. But the PosiTector DPM provides highaccuracy, far greater simplicity, and faster re-sponse than manual methods.

Another major climatic condition to be awareof is the probability of condensation.The three measured values men-tioned so far—air temperature, sur-

face temperature, and relative humidity—are thebasis for the estimation of the probability of con-densation. But apart from actual calculations,there is no simple rule to employ at the time ofcoating application. The situation is complex be-cause there are many factors that have an influ-ence on the condensation and evaporation ofmoisture.

A number of major standards organizations callfor careful dew point control. The dew point isthe temperature at which moisture will begin toform on a steel surface. Moisture on a freshlyblasted steel substrate will cause the steel to rust.If a thin, invisible film of moisture is trapped be-tween the applied coating and the substrate, thesystem will likely fail prematurely.

To ensure that dew point problems do not ex-ist, ISO Standard 8502 and SSPC guidelines statethat the surface temperature must be a minimumof 5°F or 3°C above the dew point during thethree critical phases of coating—preparation, ap-plication, and cure.

This brings us to a unique feature of thePosiTector DPM; something that sets it apart frommost other digital temperature/humidity measur-ing devices—it automatically and continuously

calculates and displays this critical temperaturedifference (i.e. the gap between the surface tem-perature and the calculated dew point tempera-ture). In fact, all five parameters are continuouslyupdated and simultaneously displayed on thelarge, easy-to-read LCD. These readings plus thedate and time can also be stored in memory witha simple press of a button.

The PosiTector Dew Point Meter also has aunique Auto Logging feature. Input a time inter-val and the meter can be left unattended to auto-matically record all five values at that interval; sayevery 15 minutes or every hour. This is handy forkeeping a complete record of environmental con-ditions and trends leading up to, during, and af-ter application of the coating.

In summary, the PosiTector DPM replaces theneed for four different instruments:1. surface temperature thermometer2. sling-or battery-operated psychrometer for

measuring wet and dry bulb temperatures3. psychrometric tables, graphs, or slide rule

for determining relative humidity and dewpoint temperature

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Well, here we go again—the coating contrac-tor I have been working with for three days

now finally says he has a section ready for me.Problem I’m having is the possibility of today’sinspection bringing about the same results as theone yesterday and the day before. I hate turningdown work that so many have labored so hard toaccomplish—man, it’s hot inside that contain-ment and the blasters are going to be outside againwaiting, no doubt impatiently, for my results.

Instrument case in hand, here I go. Dan, theforeman, meets me at the containment entrance.“Want me to go in with ya?” I didn’t turn his offerdown, so we went in together. Dan watched. Iworked. Hum, visual looks good, now to the an-chor profile. Three readings in each area blasted;does that meet what I learned in Session I? I’msure it does, so let’s break out the old microme-ter and see what we’ve got. Lows of 2.2 andhighs of 2.6, not bad and meets the specifica-tion. Hallelujah, I think we’re finally gettingsomewhere. I wipe a white rag over the area,nothing! Stick on some scotch tape, still noth-ing, seems to be good to go. Ambient readingsinside containment, 78% RH, steel temp 120°above the dew point, ambient temperature870°F. One more look around, no signs of anyblush rusting and no surface contamination.

“Go for it, Dan!” is all I can say. Dan is nowa happy camper and the whole work site startsbuzzing with pumps being moved into placeand scaffolds being moved and repositioned,I guess I better get out of here before I get runover. The inspector (me) has now become veryinsignificant compared to what I was about fiveminutes ago.

Finally there, but thinking about the three daysof arguing we went through to get to this point, ittells me that working together can bring aboutresults if we only stand up and be heard. It cer-tainly didn’t start out like this. First, there was thecompressor that was spitting water all over theblast. I had mentioned to Dan then that it wasn’tbig enough to push four number six blast nozzles.Well, it wasn’t. As that compressor got hot, allkinds of stuff came out and ruined everything theydid. They ended up bringing in another 600,which took care of the problem.

Of course it took a whole day to do that.There went day one. The next day, I went inwith Dan and immediately saw that they werenot achieving the NACE No. 2 Near White thatwas required by the spec.

“Well we’ve been doing work for this guyfor four years now, and this has always beenacceptable before!” said Dan.

My only comment on this one was, “Haveyou ever had third-party inspection before?Looks to me as though this doesn’t even meeta good commercial.”

Dan’s reply was, “Hell no, and we don’t needit now either! You’re costing us money!”

I went scrambling through what I had beentaught in CIP trying to figure out how to workwith this guy. Man, am I glad that CIP II courseI took had so much in there about how to workwith other people. I explained to him that all Iwas doing was enforcing the written specifica-tion and that my hands were tied. I would haveto reject the areas.

Boy, if we had only had a prejob meeting, we prob-ably could have worked these things out before allthe labor had been expended. Oh well, put it in thereport, maybe they’ll know better next time.

At the end of day two, I was called in to lookat the blast again. The visual inspection lookedgood. However, when I pulled out the Testexand the micrometer, I was getting readings nohigher than a 1.7 mil profile and many thatdidn’t even meet that. Well, as you can imag-ine, Dan was back on the cell phone and in afew minutes he was back in my face, “My bosssays, get it worked out, whatever it takes! We’ve

got to get going on this job! You got any ideas?”I looked back in my NACE CIP Session I book

and showed him the charts that describe blastmedia and the sizing that would create the pro-file we were required to attain at the 90 psi hewas blasting. “That’s not what I have, but ifyou want me to change, I guess I’ll have to!” Iwent on to explain that it wasn’t what I wanted;it was the requirements of the specification,blah, blah, blah.

The blast media was changed at the begin-ning of the third day and we then finally ob-tained an acceptable blast that only needed tobe painted over so we could forget about itand move on to the next section. I watched themixing, recorded all the required information,watched as they sprayed and stuck around untilthe shift was over.

Looking back over this three-day ordeal, allI can think about is that we finally, finally, afterworking together, like it or not, came up witha workable solution. Dan even came up to meat the end of the day and stated that he appre-ciated my help in giving suggestions. My com-ment was, “Hey, we’re all just trying to accom-plish the same thing. You asked for suggestionsand I gave ’em—that’s called teamwork.”

Let’s now just hope that tomorrow we aren’tback at square one, but I don’t think that willhappen. By the way, I didn’t mention to Danthat the day I rejected his blast on a visual in-spection, I should have broken out the Testexand I would have known then that he wasn’tgetting the anchor pattern specified, but somethings are best left amongst us friends. ■

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into that question manytimes. Am I the only onewho has seen this problemor are there others whomay have experienced

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I hope you find this site as helpful in yourjob as I have. ■

Am I the only one?Probably not! Check-Out The NACE Coatings NetworkRaymond C. Stone, CIP Chairman

Developing the StandardsThe great thing about getting involved in

technical committees is that you get to voteon the standards that shape your industry.NACE Technical Committees meet twice ayear—in the spring during Annual Conferenceand in the fall during Corrosion TechnologyWeek. Many NACE Task Groups (TGs) are cur-rently in the midst of balloting (voting) orreballoting a number of items.

Task Group (TG) 148 “Coatings andMethods of Protection for Threaded Fas-teners used with Structural Steel, Piping,and Equipment,” will soon distribute its pro-posed technical committee report for reballot.This technical committee report describes cur-rent industry practices and gives information onthe most commonly used generic coating systemsfor threaded fasteners. The coating system pro-vides a protective barrier between the base metaland the environment to minimize the effect ofcorrosion. The information presented in this re-port addresses steel quality, pretreatment pro-cesses, coating application, quality assurance/quality control, and test comparisons for evalu-

ating corrosion resistance. TG 247 “Liquid-Epoxy Coatings for Ex-

ternal Repair, Rehabilitation, and WeldJoints on Buried Steel Pipelines,”will soondistribute its proposed NACE standard recom-mended practice for ballot. This proposedstandard presents guidelines for establishingminimum requirements to ensure proper ma-terial selection, application, and inspection ofpipeline liquid-epoxy coatings used for repair,rehabilitation of previously coated pipelines,and for coating of field joints on the externalsurfaces of pipe.

TG 260 “Offshore Platform Atmo-spheric and Splash Zone MaintenanceCoatings,” will soon distribute its proposedNACE standard test method for ballot. The pur-pose of this NACE standard test method is topresent effective and economical lab test pro-cedures to evaluate performance of offshoreatmospheric and splash zone maintenancecoatings. It is intended for use by facility own-ers wishing to extend service life and reducelife-cycle costs. It can also be used by coating

suppliers to develop long-life coating systemsfor the offshore market. This standard testmethod covers both offshore atmospheric andsplash zone coatings. Seven coating proper-ties—rust creepage, residual salt resistance,edge retention, thermal cycling resistance, flex-ibility, impact strength, and abrasion resis-tance—are evaluated for atmospheric coat-ings. In addition to these seven properties,water immersion resistance shall also be evalu-ated for splash zone coatings.

TG 264 “Offshore Platform ExteriorSubmerged Coatings,” will soon distributeits proposed NACE standard test method forballot. Exterior submerged offshore steelstructures and subsea wellheads and valves,are normally protected by sacrificial anodes.To reduce the consumption of anodes, sub-merged steel surfaces can be coated with pro-tective coatings before their subsea installa-tion. It is extremely difficult to repair or repaintafter installation. Hence, facility owners wouldlike to use the protective coatings with a longservice life. This standard test method canguide coating suppliers to develop long-lifecoating systems for the offshore market. ■

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New Joint StandardNACE Coatings related technical committees werebusy this year in San Diego at CORROSION/2003.By the end of the week, many changes had beensigned, sealed, and delivered. Topping this list isa brand new joint standard regarding thin filmorganic linings. This new standard, officially re-ferred to as NACE/SSPC Joint Standard NACE No.11/SSPC-PA 8, “Thin-Film Organic LiningsApplied in New Carbon Steel Process Ves-sels,” was published by Task Group 246, led byJohn F. Delahunt (Carmagen Engineering Inc.,Rockaway, NJ).

This standard recommended practice speci-fies procedures to design, install, and inspect thin-film organic linings applied to new carbon steelprocess vessels to prevent corrosion and otherforms of degradation—such as hydrogen-in-duced cracking—or to prevent product contami-nation. It is also useful for lining applications inexisting process vessels and equipment. The stan-dard is based on applications of organic linings500 µm (20 mils) or less. This recommendedpractice is useful for lining vessels in many in-dustries including, but not limited to, refining,chemical, water-treating, and food. The intendedaudience is owners, contractors, inspectors, ap-plicators, vessel designers, protective coatingsspecialists, and others concerned with the liningof process vessels.

ReaffirmationsAlso approved at CORROSION/2003 were the

reaffirmations of six standards.NACE Standard RP0295-2003, “Applica-

tion of a Coating System to Interior Sur-faces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars,” wasprepared for the rail car industry to address theneed for high-quality application of coatings tothe interior surfaces of rail tank cars handling avariety of chemicals at various temperatures.Qualified inspection of the completed coatingsystem and testing by the use of adequate, readilyavailable instruments are also covered. (Reaf-firmed by STG 43/Land Transportation/Railcar)

NACE Standard RP0495-2003, “Guide-lines for Qualifying Personnel as AbrasiveBlasters and Coating and Lining Applica-tors in the Rail Industries,” provides guide-lines for qualifying personnel employed in theareas of surface preparation and coating and lin-ing of railcar equipment. In order to assist growth

and foster technical continuity in the industry, thisstandard describes a formal system of trainingand qualification that recognizes the skill andtechnical competency of the craftsmen employed.(Reaffirmed by STG 43/Land Transportation/Rail-car)

NACE Standard RP0386-2003, “Applica-tion of a Coating System to Interior Sur-faces of Covered Steel Hopper Rail Cars inPlastic, Food, and Chemical Service,” en-compasses the requirements for expert applica-tion of a quality coating system to the interiorsurfaces of covered steel hopper rail cars thathave been prepared to a specified, recognizedstandard. Qualified inspection of the completedcoating system and testing by the use of adequate,readily available instruments are also covered inthis standard. (Reaffirmed by STG 43/Land Trans-portation/Railcar)

NACE Standard RP0692-2003, “Applica-tion of a Coating System to Exterior Sur-faces of Steel Rail Cars,” encompasses therequirements for expert application of a qualitycoating system to exterior surfaces of steel railcars that have been prepared in accordance with

a specified, recognized standard. It is intendedto complement NACE Standard RP0386. (Reaf-firmed by STG 43/Land Transportation/Railcar)

NACE Standard RP0178-2003, “Fabrica-tion Details, Surface Finish Requirements,and Proper Design Considerations forTanks and Vessels to Be Lined for Immer-sion Service,” presents recommended practicesfor the design, fabrication, and surface finish ofmetal tanks and vessels that are to be lined forcorrosion resistance and to prevent product con-tamination. The standard explains how the sug-gested practices govern the quality of lining ap-plications. (Reaffirmed by STG 04/protectivecoatings and linings/surface preparation)

NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, “Surface Prepa-ration of Concrete,” covers the preparation ofconcrete surfaces prior to the application of pro-tective coating or lining systems. This standardshould be used by specifiers, applicators, inspec-tors, and others who are responsible for defin-ing a standard degree of cleanliness, strength,profile, and dryness of prepared concrete sur-faces. (Reaffirmed by STG 04/protective coatingsand linings/surface preparation) ■

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COATINGS RESOURCES—STANDARDS & REPORTSThe following is a partial listing of coatings-related resources available through NACE. For a full listing, see our Products Guide. To order any of the following items or to request aProducts Guide, contact NACE Membership Services at 281/228-6223 or visit NACE online at www.nace.org.

NACE STANDARDSPertaining to the Coatings and

Linings Industry

NACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5, White Metal BlastCleaning, Item #21065

NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10, Near-White MetalBlast Cleaning, Item #21066

NACE No. 3/SSPC-SP 6, Commercial BlastCleaning, Item #21067

NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7, Brush-Off BlastCleaning, Item #21068

NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12, Surface Preparationand Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting Priorto Recoating, Item #21076

NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, Surface Preparationof Concrete, Item #21082

NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14, Industrial BlastCleaning, Item #21088

NACE No. 10/SSPC-PA 6, Fiberglass-Reinforced Plastic(FRP) Linings Applied toBottoms of Carbon Steel Aboveground StorageTanks, Item #21093

NACE No. 11/SSPC-PA 8, Thin-Film OrganicLinings Applied in New Carbon Steel ProcessVessels, Item #21099

NACE Standard RP0274-98, High-VoltageElectrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings, Item#21010

NACE Standard RP0375-99, Wax CoatingSystems for Underground Piping Systems, Item#21013

NACE Standard RP0178-2003, FabricationDetails, Surface Finish Requirements, andProper Design Considerations for Tanks andVessels to Be Lined for Immersion Service, Item#21022

NACE Standard RP0281-98, Method forConducting Coating (Paint) Panel EvaluationTesting in Atmospheric Exposures, Item#21026

NACE Standard RP0185-96, ExtrudedPolyolefin Resin Coating Systems with SoftAdhesives for Underground or SubmergedPipe, Item #21029

NACE Standard RP0386-2003, Applicationof a Coating System to Interior Surfaces ofCovered Hopper Rail Cars in Plastic, Food, andChemical Service, Item #21033

NACE Standard RP0287-2002, FieldMeasurement of Surface Profile of AbrasiveBlast-Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a ReplicaTape, Item #21035

NACE Standard RP0188-99, Discontinuity(Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatingson Conductive Substrates, Item #21038

NACE Standard RP0490-2001, HolidayDetection of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy ExternalPipeline Coatings of 250 to 760 µm (10 to 30mils), Item #21045

NACE Standard RP0191-2002, TheApplication of Internal Plastic Coatings forOilfield Tubular Goods and Accessories, Item#21048

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COATINGS RESOURCES—STANDARDS & REPORTSNACE Standard RP0291-96, Care, Handling,and Installation of Internal Plastic Coatingsfor Oilfield Tubular Goods and Accessories,Item #21049

NACE Standard RP0591-96, Coatings forConcrete Surfaces in Non-Immersion andAtmospheric Service, Item #21052

NACE Standard RP0592-2001, Application ofa Coating System to Interior Surfaces of Newand Used Rail Tank Cars in Concentrated (90 to98%) Sulfuric Acid Service, Item #21057

NACE Standard RP0692-2003, Applicationof a Coating System to Exterior Surfaces ofSteel Rail Cars, Item #21058

NACE Standard RP0892-2001, Coatings andLinings over Concrete for Chemical Immersionand Containment Service, Item #21060

NACE Standard RP0394-2002, Application,Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External PipeCoating, Item #21064

NACE Standard RP0295-2003, Applicationof a Coating System to Interior Surfaces ofNew and Used Rail Tank Cars, Item #21070

NACE Standard RP0395-99, Fusion-BondedEpoxy Coating of Steel Reinforcing Bars, Item#21071

NACE Standard RP0495-2003, Guidelinesfor Qualifying Personnel as Abrasive Blastersand Coating and Lining Applicators in theRail Industries, Item #21072

NACE Standard RP0297-97, MaintenancePainting of Electrical Substation ApparatusIncluding Flow Coating of TransformerRadiators, Item #21081

NACE Standard RP0198-98, The Control ofCorrosion Under Thermal Insulation andFireproofing Materials—A Systems Approach,Item #21084

NACE Standard RP0298-98, Sheet RubberLinings for Abrasion and Corrosion Service,Item #21085

NACE Standard RP0398-98,Recommendations for Training andQualifying Personnel as Railcar Coating andLining Inspectors, Item #21086

NACE Standard RP0399-99, Plant-Applied,External Coal Tar Enamel Pipe CoatingSystems: Application, Performance, andQuality Control, Item #21089

NACE Standard RP0302-2002, Selection andApplication of a Coating System to InteriorSurfaces of New and Used Rail Tank Cars inMolten Sulfur Service, Item #21095-SG

NACE Standard RP0402-2002, Field-AppliedFusion-Bonded Epoxy (FBE) Pipe CoatingSystems for Girth Weld Joints: Application,Performances, and Quality Control, Item #21096

NACE Standard RP0602-2002, Field-AppliedCoal Tar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems:Application, Performance, and Quality Control,Item #21098

NACE Standard TM0102-2002, Measurementof Protective Coating Electrical Conductance onUnderground Pipelines, Item #21241

NACE Standard TM0174-2002, LaboratoryMethods for the Evaluation of ProtectiveCoatings and Lining Materials on MetallicSubstrates in Immersion Service, Item #21206

NACE Standard TM0183-2000, Evaluationof Internal Plastic Coatings for CorrosionControl of Tubular Goods in an AqueousFlowing Environment, Item #21213

NACE Standard TM0384-2002, HolidayDetection of Internal Tubular Coatings of Lessthan 250 µm (10 mils)Dry Film Thickness,Item #21216

NACE Standard TM0185-2000, Evaluationof Internal Plastic Coatings for CorrosionControl of Tubular Goods by AutoclaveTesting, Item #21217

NACE Standard TM0186-2002, HolidayDetection of Internal Tubular Coatings of 250to 760 µm (10 to 30 mils) Dry Film Thickness,Item #21218

NACE VIS 7/SSPC VIS 4, Guide and VisualReference Photographs for Steel Cleaned byWaterJetting, Item #22016

NACE VIS 9/SSPC VIS 5, Guide and ReferencePhotographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared byWet Abrasive Blast Cleaning, Item #22018

NACE TECHNICAL COMMITTEEREPORTS

Pertaining to the Coatings andLinings Industry

NACE Publication 6A287, Electroless NickelCoatings (1997 Edition), Item #24089

ACE Publication 6A192/SSPC-TR 3,Dehumidification and Temperature ControlDuring Surface Preparation, Application, andCuring for Coatings/Linings of Steel Tanks,Vessels, and Other Enclosed Spaces (2000Edition), Item #24083

NACE Publication 6A194, SurfacePreparation Overview for Electroless NickelCoatings, Item #24175

NACE Publication 6A294, Quality Evaluationof Electroless Nickel Coatings, Item #24176

NACE Publication 6A195, Introduction toThick-Film Polyurethanes, Item #24186

NACE Publication 6A198, Introduction toThick-Film Polyurethanes, Polyureas, andBlends, Item #24197

NACE Publication 6A100, Coatings Used inConjunction with Cathodic Protection, Item#24207

NACE Publication 6G194/SSPC-SP-TR 1,Thermal Precleaning, Item #24183

ACE Publication 6G197/SSPC-TU 2, Design,Installation, and Maintenance of CoatingSystems for Concrete Used in SecondaryContainment, Item #24193

NACE Publication 6G198/SSPC-TR 2, WetAbrasive Blast Cleaning, Item #24199

NACE Publication 6H188, Coatings overNonabrasive-Cleaned Steel Surfaces (1996Edition), Item #24129

NACE Publication 6H192, ConversionCoatings: A State-of-the-Art Report, Item#24131

NACE Publication 6H194, CombattingAdhesion Problems When Applying New ontoExisting Finish Coats of Paint, Item #24180

NACE Publication 10D199, Coatings for theRepair and Rehabilitation of the ExternalCoatings of Buried Steel Pipelines, Item#24201

NACE Publication 80200/SSPC-TR 4,Preparation of Protective CoatingSpecifications for Atmospheric Service, Item#24209

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COATINGS RESOURCES—TECHNICAL COMMITTEESGet in on the Ground LevelHelp Develop the Standards That Affect You

Whether you want to help shape change in the coatings industry or just gain a better under-standing of the standards that affect you, participating in NACE technical committee meetings isyour best resource for the latest in cutting-edge coatings technology. If you are a member andwould like to join a committee, contact ann.miller@mail.nace.org or call 281/228-6264. Thefollowing is a list of NACE Technical Committees that deal specifically with the protective coatingsand linings industry. If you are a member of NACE, you may participate in Technical CommitteeActivities.• Specific Technology Groups (STGs) are groups of technical committees organized under a

specific scope of activity. They either sponsor or administer a number of Task Groups (TGs)and Technology Exchange Groups (TEGs).

• Task Groups (TGs) are small committees formed by one or more STGs to produce specificdocuments as assigned. The work of each TG generally culminates in a technical committeepublication.

• Technology Exchange Groups (TEGs) are committees that are formed by STGs to conduct sym-posium and/or technical information exchanges (TIEs). TEGs do not generate technical com-mittee publications.

SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY GROUP (STG) 02PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS-ATMOSPHERICScope: Determine uses, application, andperformance ofcoatings for atmospheric service.Atmospheric service denotes industrial andcommercial equipment, architecturalstructures,and bridges.

TG 144COATINGS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICEAssignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art reportfor use of protective coatings in high-temperature service.

TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE GROUP (TEG)145XADVANCES AND NOVEL APPLICATIONS OF RUSTPREVENTIVES AND VAPOR CORROSIONINHIBITORS FOR INTERIM (TEMPORARY)CORROSION PROTECTIONAssignment: To conduct a symposium based onthe recently revised NACE Standard RP0487.

TG 148COATINGS AND METHODS OF PROTECTION FORTHREADED FASTENERS USED WITH NEWSTRUCTURAL STEEL, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENTAssignment: To develop a state-of-the-art reporton effective coatings and methods for corrosioncontrol of these connections.

TEG 229XCORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH FRETTINGBETWEEN PIPING AND PIPE SUPPORTSAssignment: Determining extent of andmitigation of corrosion damage associated withcoating failures and/or pipe wall thicknessreduction due to abrasion from relativemovement between pipe and pipe supports.

TG 260STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR OFFSHOREPLATFORM MAINTENANCE COATINGS(NONIMMERSION)Assignment: To write test methods that utilizeeffective and economical hardware and testspecimens. Test methods will include (1)prohesion/UV exposure, (2) salt contaminationresistance, (3) edge retention, (4) thermalcycling resistance, (5) wet adhesion, (6)wormhole wettability, (7) impact resistance, (8)abrasion resistance. They cover the coatingsystems for offshore platform structural steel-splash zone, anti-skid, above the water areas.

TG 261STANDARD ON RUST PREVENTIVES AND VAPORCORROSION INHIBITORS FOR INTERIM(TEMPORARY) CORROSION PROTECTIONAssignment: To write a standard on rustpreventives and vapor corrosion inhibitors forinterim (temporary) corrosion protection.

STG 03PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS—IMMERSION/BURIEDScope: Determine effectiveness, performancecriteria, and quality needs of immersion coatingsand lining materials used in immersion service.

TG 030COATING CONDUCTANCEAssignment: To update and revise NACETechnical Committee Report 1D157, “Methodsfor Measuring Leakage Conductance of Coatingon Buried or Submerged Pipelines,” into a NACEstandard test method.

TG 031REVISION OF NACE STANDARD RP0394-94,“APPLICATION, PERFORMANCE, AND QUALITYCONTROL OF PLANT-APPLIED, FUSION-BONDEDEPOXY EXTERNAL PIPE COATING”Assignment: To update and revise NACE StandardRP0394-94, “Application, Performance, andQuality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-BondedEpoxy External Pipe Coating.”

TG 032TEST METHODS FOR UNDERGROUND COATINGSAssignment: To develop a comprehensive listingof international standards including test methodsas well as individual test methods forunderground coatings.

TEG 033XPIPELINE REHABILITATION COATINGSAssignment: To discuss the technologies ofunderground pipeline coatings used for pipelinerehabilitation.

TG 034GOUGE TEST FOR EXTERNAL PIPELINECOATINGSAssignment: To write a test method and criteriafor evaluation of gouge resistance of a particularcoating.

TG 035MANUAL FOR INSPECTION OF PROTECTIVEPIPELINE COATINGS APPLIED OVER THE DITCHAND YARDAssignment: To develop a manual on inspectionof protective pipeline coatings applied over theditch and yard.

TG 037THERMOPLASTIC LINERS FOR OILFIELDPIPELINESAssignment: Write a recommended practice forthermoplastic liners.

TG 136RUBBER LININGSAssignment: To review and revise as necessaryNACE Standard RP0298-98, “Sheet RubberLinings for Abrasion and Corrosion Service.”

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COATINGS RESOURCES—TECHNICAL COMMITTEESTG 240CORROSION MITIGATION IN THE PETROLEUMREFINING INDUSTRY VIA PROTECTIVECOATINGSAssignment: Write a technical committee reportto provide information on where coatings areused in the refining industry, and which ones areused. It will capture the common areas of in-process corrosion and which immersion-typecoatings may be used.

TG 138THICK-FILM POLYURETHANES, POLYUREAS,AND BLENDSAssignment: To develop a state-of-the-art reportfor the use of polysulfide coatings.

TG 139POLYUREA TECHNOLOGYAssignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art reporton polyurea technology.

TG 222MEASUREMENT OF COATING ADHESION TOCONCRETEAssignment: Write a standard to measure coatingadhesion to concrete.

TG 247LIQUID COATINGS FOR EXTERNAL REPAIR,REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTS ONPIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practicefor minimum specifications for liquid coatingsand their application, inspection, and testing foruse in the field.

TG 248HEAT-SHRINK SLEEVE COATINGS FOREXTERNAL REPAIR, REHABILITATIONS, ANDWELD JOINTS ON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practicefor minimum specifications for heat-shrinksleeve coatings and their application, inspection,and testing for use in the field.

TG 249FUSION-BOND EPOXY COATINGS FOR WELDJOINTS ON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practicefor minimum specifications for fusion-bondepoxy coatings for use in field application, fieldinspection, and testing.

TG 250COAL-TAR ENAMEL COATINGS FOR EXTERNALREPAIR, REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTSON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practicefor minimum specifications for coal-tar enamelcoating and its external application, inspection,and testing for use.

TG 251TAPE COATINGS FOR EXTERNAL REPAIR,REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTS ONPIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommendedpractice for minimum specifications for tapecoatings and their application, inspection, andtesting for use in the field.

TG 263STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR OFFSHOREBALLAST WATER TANK COATINGSAssignment: To develop a new test standard foroffshore ballast water tank coatings. The newtest standard will utilize effective and economicalhardware and test procedures. These include(1) free-film water absorption/desorption, (2)wet adhesion, (3) edge retention, (4) flexibility,(5) condensation resistance, (6) thick-filmcracking resistance, (7) cathodic disbondment,and (8) salt-fog resistance. The methods covercoating systems for offshore ballast water tankcoatings for both new construction andmaintenance purposes.

TG 264STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR OFFSHOREEXTERIOR SUBMERGED COATINGSAssignment: To develop a new test standard foroffshore exterior submerged coatings. The newtest standard will utilize effective and economicalhardware and test procedures. These include(1) free-film water absorption/desorption, (2)wet adhesion, (3) edge retention, (4) flexibility,(5) cathodic disbondment, (6) impactresistance, and (7) salt-fog resistance. Themethods cover the coating systems for offshoreplatform submerged coatings in newconstruction only.

TG 265REVIEW OF NACE STANDARD RP0185-96,“EXTRUDED POLYOLEFIN RESIN COATINGSYSTEMS WITH SOFT ADHESIVES FORUNDERGROUND OR SUBMERGED PIPE”Assignment: Review and revise as necessaryNACE Standard RP0185-96, “Extruded PolyolefinResin Coating Systems with Soft Adhesives forUnderground or Submerged Pipe.”

TG 266REVIEW OF NACE STANDARD TM0174-96,“LABORATORY METHODS FOR THE EVALUATIONOF PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGMATERIALS IN IMMERSION SERVICE”Assignment: Review and revise as necessaryNACE Standard TM0174-96, “LaboratoryMethods for the Evaluation of Protective Coatingsand Lining Materials in Immersion Service.”

STG 04PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS-SURFACEPREPARATIONScope: Determine effectiveness, performancecriteria, and quality needs of various methods ofsurface preparation for the application ofcoatings and linings.

TEG 064XRAILCAR SURFACE PREPARATIONAssignment: To keep abreast of industry changesand techniques and report findings annually.

TG 143SURFACE PREPARATION OF TRANSITE, FRP, ANDOTHER NONMETALLIC SURFACESAssignment: To write a state-of-the-art report onsurface preparation of transite, FRP, and othernonmetallic surfaces for coating application.

STG 80INTERSOCIETY JOINT COATINGS ACTIVITIESScope: Develop standards and reports that are ofinterest to both NACE and SSPC.

TG 001SURFACE PREPARATION BY HIGH-PRESSUREWATERJETTINGAssignment: (1) Prepare visual referencephotographs and extract for wet abrasiveblasting; (2) revise NACE No. 5/SSPC SP-12,“Surface Preparation of Steel and Other HardMaterials by High- and Ultrahigh-Pressure WaterJetting Prior to Recoating”; and (3) preparevisual reference photographs forabrasive blasting.

TG 005COATINGS FOR CONCRETE FLOORSAssignment: To prepare a technical committeereport on coatings for concrete floors.

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COATINGS RESOURCES—TECHNICAL COMMITTEESTG 006REVIEW OF JOINT BLASTING STANDARDS NACENo. 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, 7-WHITE METALBLAST CLEANING, NEARWHITE METAL BLASTCLEANING, COMMERCIAL BLAST CLEANING,AND BRUSH-OFF BLAST CLEANINGAssignment: To review, revise, or reaffirm asnecessary joint blasting standards NACE No. 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, 7.

TG 007PRECLEANINGAssignment: To revise and update SSPC-SP 1(“Solvent Cleaning”) into a joint standard.

TG 008SPECIALTY MEDIA ABRASIVESAssignment: To prepare a technical committeereport on the use of specialty media abrasivesfor cleaning and/or surface preparation.

TG 066THE APPLICATION OF SOLVENT-FREE COATINGTO RAILCARS USING PLURAL-COMPONENTSPRAY EQUIPMENTAssignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art reporton the application of solvent-free coatings withplural-component spray equipment.

TG 142SURFACE PREPARATION OF CONTAMINATEDSTEELSURFACESAssignment: To review and update NACEPublication 6G186,”Surface Preparation ofContaminated Steel Surfaces.”

TG 146THERMAL SPRAY COATINGSAssignment: To prepare state-of-the-art reportsand recommended practices, and developtraining, testing, and other programs to promotethe awareness and proper use of thermallysprayed metals, plastics, ceramics, etc.

TEG 192XCOATING INDUSTRY PROBLEMS CONFRONTINGOWNERS AND CONTRACTORSAssignment: To provide a format for handlingproblems and issues that affect the owner andcontractor utilizing coatings. Problems andissues may include hazardous waste, volatileorganic compounds, applicator training, federaland state regulations, and others that maydevelop.

TG 246THIN-FILM ORGANIC LININGS APPLIED TOPROCESS VESSELS AND TANKAGESAssignment: Develop application technology forapplying thin-film linings to prevent corrosion,hydrogen-induced cracking, or other corrosiondeterioration by internal corrosion mechanisms.

TEG 255XTHERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR CORROSIVEPROTECTIONAssignment: Exchange of information regardingTSCs used for corrosion protection.

TG 258SELECTION OF COATINGS FOR CONCRETE INATMOSPHERIC AND NONIMMERSION SERVICEAssignment: To write a standard recommendedpractice on the selection of coatings for concretein atmospheric and nonimmersion service.

TG 259NACE/SSPC NONVISUAL STANDARD FORSURFACE CONTAMINATION PRIOR TO COATINGAssignment: Prepare a nonvisual standard onsurfacecontamination prior to coating.

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Coating Inspector Program Session IRegular Hours:Day 1 .................................................................. 1 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 2-5 ............................................................... 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 6 ....................................................................... 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

June 29-July 4, 2003 ..................... Sasebo City, Japan ....... 03I44181July 13-18, 2003 ................................. Trinidad6

........................ 03I44183July 27-August 1, 2003 ...................... Houston, TX ........... 03I44113August 4-9, 2003 ........................ Melbourne, Australia1

........ 03I44169August 18-23, 2003 ........................ Perth, Australia1

............... 03I44170September 1-6, 2003 ...................... Chennai, India ......... 03I44182September 7-12, 2003 ...................... Houston, TX ........... 03I44115September 15-20, 2003 ............... Adelaide, Australia1

........... 03I44171September 29-October 4, 2003 .. Mexico City, Mexico19

........ 03I44185October 5-10, 2003 .......................... Orlando, FL ............ 03I44109October 19-24, 2003 ...........................Belgium3

......................... 03I44125November 2-7, 2003 ........................ Pittsburgh, PA .......... 03I44108November 9-14, 2003 ........................ Seattle, WA ............ 03I44107November 16-21, 2003 .................. New Orleans, LA ........ 03I44120November 30-December 5, 2003 ...... Houston, TX ........... 03I44117January 11-16, 2004 ......................... Phoenix, AZ ........... 04I44119January 18-23, 2004 ....................... Jacksonville, FL ......... 04I44121February 8-13, 2004 ......................... Houston, TX ........... 04I44118February 8-13, 2004 ........................... Surrey, BC ............. 04I44105February 15-20, 2004 ....................... Orlando, FL ............ 04I44124February 22-27, 2004 ........................ Calgary, AB ............ 04I44125February 29-March 5, 2004 ............. Montreal, QC .......... 04I44126February 29-March 5, 2004 ............... Vallejo, CA............. 04I44127March 7-12, 2004 .............................. Norfolk, VA ............ 04I44128March 21-26, 2004 ........................ New Orleans, LA ........ 04I44120April 18-23, 2004 ............................. Houston, TX ........... 04I44122April 26-May 1, 2004 ............................... Fiji .................. 04I44131May 23-28, 2004 .............................. St. Louis, MO .......... 04I44129June 6-11, 2004 ................................ Houston, TX ........... 04I44123June 13-18, 2004 ............................... Ventura, CA ............ 04I44130October 10-15, 2004 ........................ Milan, Italy4 ........... 04I44119

Coating Inspector Program Session IIRegular Hours:Day 1 ................................................................... 1 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 2-5 ................................................................ 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 6 ................................................................... 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

July 7-12, 2003 ............................. Sydney, Australia1 ....... 03I44268September 14-19, 2003 .................... Houston, TX ........... 03I44215October 5-10, 2003 .......................... Orlando, FL ............ 03I44209October 6-11, 2003 .................... Brisbane, Australia1 ..... 03I44269

November 2-7, 2003 ........................... Trinidad6 .............. 03I44283November 9-14, 2003 ...................... Pittsburgh, PA .......... 03I44208November 16-21, 2003 .................. New Orleans, LA ........ 03I44220December 7-12, 2003 ....................... Houston, TX ........... 03I44217January 4-9, 2004 ............................... Media, PA ............. 04I44206February 7-13, 2004 .................... Antwerp, Belgium3 ...... 04I44225February 15-20, 2004 ....................... Orlando, FL ............ 04I44224February 29-March 5, 2004 ............... Calgary, AB ............ 04I44229March 7-12, 2004 ............................ Montreal, QC .......... 04I44226March 7-12, 2004 .............................. Norfolk, VA ............ 04I44228March 7-12, 2004 .............................. Vallejo, CA............. 04I44227March 21-26, 2004 ........................ New Orleans, LA ........ 04I44220April 25-30, 2004 ............................. Houston, TX ........... 04I44222May 8-14, 2004 ................................ Genova, Italy4 .......... 04I44219June 13-18, 2004 .............................. Houston, TX ........... 04I44223June 13-18, 2004 ............................... Ventura, CA ............ 04I44230

Coating Inspector Program Session IIIRegular Hours:Day 1 ...................................................................1 p.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 2-4 ................................................................ 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 5 ........................................................................ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

September 21-25, 2003 .................... Houston, TX ........... 03I44315October 5-9, 2003 ............................ Orlando, FL ............ 03I44309October 5-9, 2003 ................... Maracaibo, Venezuela20 ... 03I44368November 16-20, 2003 .................. New Orleans, LA ........ 03I44320November 17-21, 2003 .............. Melbourne, Australia1 .... 03I44367January 11-15, 2004 ......................... Houston, TX ........... 04I44317February 15-19, 2004 ....................... Orlando, FL ............ 04I44324March 7-11, 2004 .............................. Calgary, AB ............ 04I44325March 7-11, 2004 .............................. Norfolk, VA ............ 04I44328March 21-25, 2004 ........................ New Orleans, LA ........ 04I44320April 5-9, 2004 ................................... Trinidad6 .............. 04I44383May 2-6, 2004 ................................... Houston, TX ........... 04I44322June 6-10, 2004 ......................... Rotterdam, Holland28 .... 04I44318June 13-17, 2004 ............................... Ventura, CA ............ 04I44330June 20-24, 2004 .............................. Houston, TX ........... 04I44323November 21-25, 2004 .................... Genova, Italy4 .......... 04I44319

Please note course dates and locations are subject to change without notice. NACE regrets that it cannot be responsible for any loss ordamages incurred as a result of cancellation of a course by NACE for any reason. This includes, but is not limited to, airfare penalties.

CIP COURSE SCHEDULE

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CIP Course ScheduleCoating Inspector Program Peer ReviewRegular Hours:Thursday ........................................................................... 5–9 p.m.Fri-Sat ............................................................. 7:30 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

The duration of each individual Peer Review is 2 hours.Students attending only Peer Review (not attending Session III dur-

ing the same week) may submit a request to schedule a time for theirPeer Review by fax or email to Cheryl Nelson at 281-228-6333 (fax)or cheryl.nelson@mail.nace.org. These Peer Reviews will generallybe scheduled on Thursday. Times are subject to change.

For students attending Session III and Peer Review the same week, aschedule will be posted in the classroom for scheduling.

July 24-26, 2003 ................................. Trinidad6 .............. 03I44470September 25-27, 2003 .................... Houston, TX ........... 03I44415October 9-11, 2003 .......................... Orlando, FL ............ 03I44409November 20-22, 2003 .................. New Orleans, LA ........ 03I44420November 22-23, 2003 .............. Melbourne, Australia1 .... 03I44467January 15-17, 2004 ......................... Houston, TX ........... 04I44417February 19-21, 2004 ....................... Orlando, FL ............ 04I44424March 11-13, 2004 ............................ Calgary, AB ............ 04I44425March 11-13, 2004 ............................ Norfolk, VA ............ 04I44428March 25-27, 2004 ........................ New Orleans, LA ........ 04I44420May 6-8, 2004 ................................... Houston, TX ........... 04I44422June 17-19, 2004 ............................... Ventura, CA ............ 04I44430June 24-26, 2004 .............................. Houston, TX ........... 04I44423November 26-27, 2004 ..................... Genova, Italy ........... 04I44419

Coating Inspector Program Exam Short Course(e-Learning Class)Regular Hours:Day 1 and 2 ........................................................ 8 a.m.–7:30 p.m.Day 3 ........................................................................ 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

August 6-9, 2003 ........................ Melbourne, Australia1 .... 03I44625October 7-9, 2003 ............................ Houston, TX ........... 03I44606December 9-11, 2003 ...................... Paris, France2 .......... 03I44626February 11-13, 2004 ....................... Orlando, FL ............ 04I44613

*locations and/or dates to be announced**Section sponsored courses may have different start times.

1 This course is being hosted by the Australasian Corrosion Association Inc., Australia. Register forthis course by calling phone: 61 3 9874 0800, fax: 61 3 9874 4800, or e-mail: aca@corrprev.org.au.Please note fees for hosted courses may differ from the standard course fees in North America.Contact the Australasian Corrosion Association for information on course fees.

2 This course is being hosted by Quorum-United Technologies for Corrosion Prevention (EMTS,France). Register for this course at phone: 33 442 241222, fax:33 442 241233, or e-mail:emts@emts-quorum.com. Please note fees for hosted courses may differ from the standard coursefees in North America. Contact the EMTS for information on course fees.

3 This course is being hosted by Quorum-United Technologies for Corrosion Prevention (Corro-sion Protection Consultants, Belgium). Register for this course at phone: 32 3 6443456, fax: 32 36441989, or e-mail: kristel1@yucom.be. Please note fees for hosted courses may differ from thestandard course fees in North America. Contact Corrosion Protection Consultants for informationon course fees.

4 This course is being hosted by Quorum-United Technologies for Corrosion Prevention (IMC En-gineering srl, Italy). To register for this course contact Roberto Malfanti at phone: 39 010 2514314,fax: 39 010 2514333, or e-mail: imc.info@tin.it. Please note fees for hosted courses may differfrom the standard course fees in North America. Contact IMC Engineering srl for information oncourse fees.

5 This course is being hosted by Nondestructive Testing Technology Center (NDTTC). To registerfor this course contact M.S. Al-Suhaim at phone: 966-3-882-7522, fax: 966-3-882-8417.

6 This course is being hosted by Trinidad Inspection Services, Ltd. (TISL). To register for thiscourse please contact Rameshwair Rampersad or Mr. R. Navarro at phone: 1 868 658 3817, fax:1 868 658 3727, or e-mail: training@tistt.com. Please note fees for hosted courses may differfrom the standard course fees in North America. Contact TISL for information on course fees.

19 This course is being hosted by Corrosion y Proteccion, S.A. de C.V.. Register for this course byphone: 55-5605-2220 or 55-5413-3717 or e-mail: lmg@corrosionyproteccion.com. Please notefees for hosted courses may differ from the standard course fees in North America. Contact theCorrosion y Proteccion, S.A. de C.V. for information on course.

20 This course is being hosted by ASVENCOR (Venezuela Association of Corrosion). Register for thiscourse by phone: 58-261-7598784; fax: 58-414-6300415 or e-mail: mfernan@mail.luz.ve ormfdromero@hotmail.com. Please note fees for hosted courses may differ from the standardcourse fees in North America. Contact ASVENCOR for information on this course.

28 This course is being hosted by Rotterdam Painting Consultants b.v. To register for this coursephone: 31 180 440000, fax: 31 180 440010 or e-mail: info@rpcbv.nl. Please note fees for hostedcourses may differ from the standard course fees in North America. Contact Rotterdam PaintingConsultants b.v. for information on course fees.

Note: NACE-approved Training Sponsors outside of Canada and the U.S. mayhave fees that vary from the fees listed on the previous page, based uponregional economics and fees for similar technical courses in the region.

COATING INSPECTOR PROGRAM (CIP) FEESAdvance Registration Fees Standard Registration Fees

NACE Member Nonmember NACE Member NonmemberCIP Session I $1,685 $1,835 $1,785 $1,935

CIP Exam Course 1 $1,160 $1,310 $1,360 $1,510

CIP Session II $935 $1,085 $1,035 $1,185

CIP Session III $935 $1,085 $1,035 $1,185

CIP Peer Review $660 $760 $760 $860

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“What’s in it for me?” Thatwas the question beingposed on the other end of theline...I smiled and laughed tomyself. If there is one thingthat I have learned in thisjob, it's that in this business,

this question is the “holy grail.” I can talkuntil I am blue in the face, but the bottom lineis, when it comes to CIP the question everyonehas is, “WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME?”

I laughed even more when I realized I was nodifferent. The Sunday I walked into CIP Session Iand looked around to find that I was the onlywomen in a class of 26 (23 students and 3 in-structors), I thought to myself, “What could pos-sibly be in this for me?” I was new to the industry.I don't think I even truly understood what indus-trial coatings were at that time. I quickly realizedthe thing "in it for me" was the knowledge neces-sary for me to excel at my job.

Better skills, more knowledge, those were theobvious perks. I have since learned that the realvalue of the CIP Program doesn’t come from theobvious perks. The real value is in the not soobvious perks.

The list of things I remember learning thatweek seems endless—it includes things likecorrosion, coatings, curing mechanisms, in-spection procedures, pre-job meetings, speci-fications, documentation, documentation,documentation... (thank you, Joe Davis!), andof course the ins and outs of arctic survival,which we all know is actually a lesson on howto function as a team.

Aside from all this technical information,there was one single comment made the firstday by our lead instructor, Dave Evans, thatreally stuck with me. During his introductionhe said that this class would change our lives.We would learn more and cram more into ourbrain in six days then we ever thought pos-sible. We would meet people that would openincredible networking opportunities that wewould never have had otherwise. And we wouldeven develop friendships that would last a lifetime.

I didn’t take him very seriously at the time. Infact, I remember thinking that this guy must justhave a “flare for the dramatic.” What I have foundsince is that he was indeed absolutely correct.

I went back to the question at hand. “What’sin it for you?” I asked. “OPPORTUNITY andwhat you make of it!”

Every day as I spend time with people in thisindustry and talk to them about their experiences,I gain a greater understanding of this statement. Ithought that as I became aware of these opportu-nities, I would share them with you.

The following is a story that I accidentallycame across while searching the web. I can’tremember what I was looking for that day,but I remember reading about a guy whowas involved in a life-changing accident onhis job. This obviously could have been atragic situation. However, with the help of afriend, he found NACE CIP. I decided to givethese guys a call and find out the real story.After talking to them and hearing that NACECIP certification gave both of these guys newopportunities which they never would haveotherwise, I asked if they would mind shar-ing their experience regarding the power ofcertification with InspectThis!

Brian and Bob, FromBlasters to InspectorsBrian’s Story:

How has NACE CIP changedmy life? There’s not enoughink or paper to satisfactorilyanswer this question. You

have to understand that I had reached a pointin my life where I had to make one of thoselife-altering decisions. Due to my physical limi-tations, I could not keep working on the toolslike I used to. If you are a one-armed indus-trial painter, the choices are limited. I did nothave the connections or inclination to becomean estimator or supervisor, so that meant I hadto go one step beyond and become an inspec-tor. This way I could transfer the skills andknowledge that I had accumulated over twentyyears as an industrial painter and apply themto becoming a NACE Certified Inspector.

Once I had passed all the tests and satisfiedthe Peer Reviewers then came the hard part;making a living as a full-time coating inspec-tor. I was lucky in that I had won the respectof a local legend in the field. Under his tute-lage, I have experienced the satisfaction of de-veloping myself as a respected professional.

NACE CIP—What’s in it for me?The Power of CertificationLaura Bartlett, Marketing Specialist

This has led to more and more work comingmy way.

As a Certified NACE Inspector I have even hadthe opportunity to be involved in an investigationinto a multiple fatality Confined Space accident.The cachet associated with having the NACE cer-tification has lent credence to my words. Therereally is a difference in attitude when people in-teract with me now. —Brian Guthrie, BrianGuthrie Inspection & Consulting, Surrey BC

Bob’s Version:I have been in the paint-

ing trade for over thirty-fiveyears—seven years as apainter decorator, eighteenyears as an industrialpainter and ten years as aninstructor.

I signed up for the NACE CIP because of myfriend Brian’s experience with the process.Brian had approached me for information onthe theory behind the trade and I helped himsecure what he needed. I kept in touch withhim while he was going through the courseand I decided that it might be beneficial forme also.

At that time, I had been teaching at the In-ternational Union of Painters and Allied Trades,District Council 38 Training Center in Surrey,British Columbia, and I wanted to expand myprofessional development. The week I finishedthe course and became NACE-certified I re-ceived a job offer from the IUPAT. I am nowthe Apprenticeship and Training Representa-tive of the Joint Apprenticeship Training Fundin Canada.

One of my responsibilities is developing anddelivering training courses, throughout NorthAmerica, with the objective of raising the stan-dards of competence for Industrial Painters.Being a NACE Certified Coating Inspectorhas made my job a lot easier as most majorcoating projects specify NACE inspection be-cause this carries a lot of credence and is rec-ognized and used by the industry as theepitome of quality control. —Bob Potvin,IUPAT, Surrey, BC.

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