What is the main single factor, which affects the cost of preparation and application to

difficult vessel areas?</txt>

 The cost of the paint
 
 What determines the rate at which the corrosion process of steel proceeds?</txt>
The conductivity of the electrolyte, ambient temperature, amount of oxygen present
and the relative sizes of cathodic and anodic areas?
 
Oxygen is usually present where corrosion takes place. What would happen to steel in
an area where no oxygen exists?</txt>
A different form of corrosion could take place
 
Would cargo remnants, e.g. coal mixed with water affect the corrosion rate?</txt>
The water in contact with the sulphur in the coal will form an active electrolyte, which
will tend to accelerate the corrosion process.
 

What are the most important parameters to be observed during application of a

convertible coating system?</txt>
The over-coating interval being a product of time and steel temperature to be
observed

What should be observed during application of convertible coating systems in cold

weather?</txt>
 That sufficient curing time, above the minimum curing temperature of the coating, is
allowed prior to application of the next coat.
 
What type of corrosion on a coated deck-area would you most worry about?</txt>
3% scattered corrosion
 
What are the most important things to monitor when inspecting coating conditions?
</txt>
Inspect both intact and corroded areas and also inspect angles, corners, behind bars
etc.
 

What is the key role that you carry out when evaluating steel condition?</txt>
You need to be able to assess the condition and be able to report that condition
accurately (so that decisions can be made based on your report.)</txt>
 
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