Module 5 Inspection Case Study: Coating and Lining Installation of The Sun Spree Township Elevated Potable Water Storage Tank

Module 5: Coating Mixing, Thinning and Application: Equipment Overview and Inspection Techniques
Module 5 Inspection Case Study: Coating and Lining

Installation of the Sun Spree Township Elevated
Potable Water Storage Tank
Project Description
The Sun Spree Township Municipal Authority (a suburb of Ft.

Lauderdale, FL) commissioned a coating condition survey of their 50
year old elevated potable water storage tank. The engineering firm’s
report recommended total removal and replacement of the lining on the
interior of the tank, as well as removal of the coating on the exterior of
the tank, which contains both lead and chromium pigmentation in the
existing coating.
Sun Spree Township awarded the surface preparation and coating

application work to Smith Bros. Contracting, a local firm that
specializes in industrial surface preparation and painting. Smith Bros.
is responsible for providing a trained specialist to perform quality
control throughout the project. You are employed by Sun Spree
Township as the resident corrosion specialist, and will be performing
quality assurance oversight on the project.
The interior of the tank has been prepared to achieve a “Near-White

Metal” blast; the exterior has been blast cleaned to conform to SSPC-
SP 6, “Commercial Blast.” Both surfaces are ready to be coated. The
interior will be lined with a 3-coat NSF-approved epoxy system. The
three coats will be tinted different colors, but the manufacturer and
product no. are the same for each coat. The exterior will be coated with
one coat of epoxy and two coats of polyurethane (color coat and clear
coat with dissipative dye).
The information provided below was excerpted from the project

specification and only pertains to coating/lining system installation
activities:
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Interior Lining
Minimum Lighting for Coating Application 500 Lux (47 foot-candles)

Minimum Lighting for Inspection 2000 Lux (186 foot-candles)
Environmental Conditions Air Temperature: 50-120°F
Relative Humidity: Maximum 85%
Surface Temperature: 50-120°F
Surface Temperature a Minimum of 3°C
(5°F) Above Dew Point
Mixing Requirements Complete kits as supplied using a shear mixing
blade
Thinning Requirements Per manufacturer’s instructions
Coating Application Equipment Airless Spray, per manufacturer’s instructions
Coating Thickness SSPC-PA2 Level 3
Primer Thickness 125-175 µm (5-7 mils)
Intermediate Coat Thickness 125-175 µm (5-7 mils)
Topcoat Thickness 125-175 µm (5-7 mils)
Stripe Coats After primer application (using primer)
After intermediate coat application (using
intermediate coat)
Maximum Time Between Coats 30 Days
Exterior Coating
Minimum Lighting for Coating Application 500 Lux (47 foot-candles)

Minimum Lighting for Inspection 2000 Lux (186 foot-candles)
Environmental Conditions Air Temperature: 50-120°F
Relative Humidity: Maximum 85%
Surface Temperature: 50-120°F
Surface Temperature a Minimum of 3°C
(5°F) Above Dew Point
Mixing Requirements Complete kits as supplied using a shear mixing
blade
Thinning Requirements Per manufacturer’s instructions
Coating Application Equipment Airless Spray, per manufacturer’s instructions
Coating Thickness SSPC-PA2 Level 3
Primer Thickness 125-175 µm (5-7 mils)
Intermediate Coat Thickness 75-100 µm (3-4 mils)
Topcoat Thickness 37-50 µm (1.5-2 mils)
Maximum Time Between Coats 30 Days

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Work together in your teams to address each of the quality-related issues described below. Elect
a team spokesperson to present your answers to the class and be prepared to defend them if ques-
tioned.
1. You arrive onto the project site and the contractor has already begun exterior coating
application. You measure the prevailing ambient conditions and the surface temperature is
within 3°C (5°F) of the dew point temperature, but the surface temperature is higher than the
dew point temperature. Based on this scenario, answer the following:
Do you allow the contractor to proceed? __________________________________________
If no, why not?
What could have been done to prevent this occurrence?
2. You measure the thickness of the primer and it is less than the specified minimum by 1
mil. The contractor also measures the thickness of the primer and states that it is within the
specified range. How would you resolve this discrepancy?
3. You were inside the tank obtaining dry film thickness measurements of the primer.
Meanwhile, the contractor proceeded with mixing and thinning 10 gallons of the intermediate
coat, which you were unable to witness. You inquired as to how much thinner was added to
the coating and the mixing crew responded, “We didn’t measure, but we estimate probably
about a gallon or so…” The product data sheet allows up to 10% thinner addition. Based on
this scenario, answer the following:
Do you allow the contractor to apply the coating____________________________________

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If yes, what do you record on your documentation regarding the amount of thinner added?
If no, what explanation do you provide to the contractor?
4. The quality control specialist assessed the amount of light inside the tank prior to inspecting
the primer for dry film thickness. The amount of light was measured and recorded as 600 Lux
(56 foot-candles).
Does this conform to the project specification? ____________________________________
The same amount of light was available when the contractor applied the primer to the interior
surfaces. Is this acceptable? Explain.
5. The total square footage on the exterior of the tank was estimated to be 1,100 square meters
(11,840 square feet).
5A: How many 9 square meter (100 square foot) areas must be measured for coating
thickness?
5B: What is the minimum number of individual gage readings that must be obtained?

5C: How many spot measurements will be obtained?
5D: What is the range of thickness for the spot measurements of the primer?
5E: What is the range of thickness for the spot measurements of the primer + intermediate
coats?

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5F: What is the range of thickness for the spot measurements of the primer + intermediate
+ finish coats?
6. The contractor begins to apply the clear coat to the exterior surfaces and you notice that there
is no dissipative dye in the coating as it is being applied. You inquire, and the contractor
responds that previous experience with another product resulted in rework because the dye
did not fully dissipate, so he refuses to use it.
Do you allow the contractor to proceed? _________________________________________

If no, why not?
What could have been done to prevent this occurrence?
7. Application of the white primer to a portion of the exterior surfaces was done in the early
evening around 6:00 PM or so. The next day, you observe a yellowish haze on portions of the
surface, which is slightly tacky.
As an inspector, what do you suspect occurred?

Does the presence of this substance put the project at risk?

What steps should the contractor take to prepare this surface for the intermediate coat
application?


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Module 5 Workshop 5A: Navigating a Coating

Manufacturer's Product Data Sheet
Navigate through the attached PDS and record the information in the chart below.
Inquiry Enter Information in this Column
Coating Manufacturer
Product Name and Number
Generic Coating Type
Volume Solids Content
Recommended DFT
Cure Time/Temperature to Recoat
VOC Content (as supplied)
VOC Content (thinned 10%)
Number of Components
Mix Ratio
Storage Temperature Range
Shelf Life
Target Wet Film Thickness
Minimum material temperature for mixing
Minimum material temperature for application
Induction Time (Sweat-in Time)
Pot Life at 25°C (77°F)
Thinner type and amount for airless spray
Minimum and maximum surface temperature
Cure Time/Temperature prior to immersion
service

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Module 5 - Coating Mixing, Thinning and Application: Equipment Overview and Inspection Techniques
Contact the manufacturer's repre-
Extensive test data available. Contact the manufacturer's representative for specific test results.
Contact the manufacturer's representative or manufacturer's Technical Services.
Surface Preparation of Concrete and manufacturer's Surface Preparation and Application Guide. Holes,
Contact the manufacturer's representative.

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sult the manufacturer's Guide Specification and/or contact the manufacturer's representative.
Contact the manufacturer's representative or manufacturer's Technical Services.

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From the list provided below, identify each of the ten coating application defects illustrated on the next page, and
record the possible causes for each in the table below.
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Code Defect Possible Causes
A Sagging

B Orange Peel
C Dry Spray
D Cratering
E Fish Eyes
F Wrinkling
G Blistering
H Pinholing
I Pinpoint Rusting
J Mudcracking
K Undercutting
Workshop 5B: Identifying Coating Application Film Defects
W5-11
Photo of Orange Peel Photo of Cratering Photo of Wrinkling
Photo of Pinpoint Rusting Photo of Dry Spray Photo of Mudcracking
Photo of Sagging Photo of Blistering Photo of Fish Eyes
Photo of Pinholing
Photos C, G and H used by permission; Brendan Fitzsimons and Robinson Irwin Technical Support, Ltd., England.
Source: Visual Comparision Manual – Application and Coating Defects

Protective
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Module 5 Workshop 5C: Using Instruments for

Inspection of Coating Application
Students should refer to the instrument supplement at the end of

Modules 3 in the student manual for the step-by-step instructions for
these workshops.
Station 1: Measuring Ambient Conditions and Surface Temperature
Measure and record the prevailing environmental conditions. Indicate whether the prevailing
conditions conform to the requirements of the project specification (attached). Transfer the data to
the appropriate section on Inspection Form 4, attached.
Condition Reading
Date
Time of day
Dry Bulb Reading (air temperature or "t")
Wet Bulb Reading (t')
Depression of the Wet Bulb Thermometer (t-t')

Relative Humidity (RH)
Dew Point Temperature
Surface Temperature
Spread Between Dew Point and Surface
Temperature (p)
Note: Use the shaded areas to record the dry and wet bulb readings as they stabilize (i.e., every
20-30 seconds). Base the depression (t-t’), relative humidity and dew point measurements on the
stabilized readings in the un-shaded blocks.
Station 2: Calculating Wet Film Thickness Targets
Formula A (NO thinner addition)

DFT ÷ % solids by volume = WFT

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Formula B (WITH thinner addition)

Step 1: % solids by volume ÷ (100% + % thinner added) = adjusted volume solids content
Step 2: DFT ÷ adjusted volume solids content = WFT
Scenario 1
The specification requires a dry film thickness of 4 mils. The volume solids content is 87% and no
field thinning is permitted. Use Formula A.
Value Enter Data Here

Specified Dry Film Thickness
Volume Solids Content of the Coating
Calculated Wet Film Thickness
Scenario 2
The specification requires a dry film thickness of 7 mils. The volume solids content is 68% and no
field thinning is permitted. Use Formula A.

Scenario 3
The specification requires a dry film thickness of 4 mils. The volume solids content is 87% and the
coating will be thinned 10%. Use Formula B.


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Amount of Thinner
Adjusted Volume Solids Content of the Coating
Scenario 4
The specification requires a dry film thickness of 7 mils. The volume solids content is 68% and the
coating will be thinned 20%. Use Formula B.
Amount of Thinner
Scenario 5
Based on the measured wet film thickness indicated below, a volume solids content of 82% and 10%
thinner addition, what is the anticipated dry film thickness?

Measured Wet Film Thickness 9 mils (230 µm)
Amount of Thinner
Anticipated Dry Film Thickness

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Station 3: Verifying the Accuracy and Using a Type 1 (Magnetic Pull-off

Gage)
The coated steel test plate provided represents 9.3 square meters (100 square feet) and SSPC
PA 2 Level 3 has been invoked by the project specification. Verify the accuracy of the manual
magnetic pull-off coating thickness gage and measure and record the coating thickness at the
frequency required by SSPC PA 2 Level 3. Record the DFT data in the 1st section of Form 5 (DFT
Measurement Worksheet, attached) and determine whether the spot and area measurements conform
to the requirements of the project specification (attached). Answer the three questions below.
Is it necessary to measure, record and deduct the Base Metal Reading (BMR)? ___________
If yes, how many measurements to you obtain and average to determine the BMR? ________
If yes, what was the average BMR? ___________
Station 4: Verifying the Accuracy and Using A Type 2 (Electronic)

Coating Thickness Gage (Ferrous Mode)
The coated steel test plate provided represents 9.3 square meters (100 square feet) and SSPC PA 2
Level 3 has been invoked by the project specification. Verify the accuracy of the Type 2 electronic
coating thickness gage (adjust as necessary) and measure and record the coating thickness at the
frequency required by SSPC PA 2 Level 3. Record the DFT data in the 2nd section of Form 5 (DFT
Measurement Worksheet, attached) and determine whether the spot and area measurements conform
to the requirements of the project specification (attached). Answer the three questions below.
Is it necessary to measure, record and deduct the Base Metal Reading (BMR)? ___________
If yes, how many measurements to you obtain and average to determine the BMR? ________
If yes, what was the average BMR? ___________

Station 5: Measuring Coating System Thickness Using Destructive

Means
Using the 2X cutting tip and the Tooke Gage, determine the number and thickness of each layer.
Record the information below.
Primer Intermediate Coat Top Coat

Mils* Mils
Microns** Microns
Millimeters Millimeters
*1.0 mil = 1 Thou = 0.001" = one thousandth of an inch ** micron = micronmeter

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Station 6: Low Voltage Holiday/Pinhole Detection
Assemble the low voltage pinhole detector and inspect the coated plate for pinholes.
Pinholes Present (circle one): YES NO
Station 7: Measuring Knife and Tape Adhesion Strength
Verify the accuracy of the coating thickness gage then measure the coating thickness on the steel
plate provided to determine whether the cross-cut (Method B) or the X-cut method (Method A)
should be used. Assess and record the tape adhesion of the coating according to the requirements of
ASTM D 3359.
Method Used: _____________ Tape Adhesion Rating: _________________
Perform Knife Adhesion next to the area where you conducted tape adhesion and rate the knife
adhesion based on the rating scale provided in ASTM D 6677.
Knife Adhesion Rating: ________________________

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Paint Inspection Date: / / Su M Tu W Th F Sa Pg of

Project #: Copy to:
Daily Coating Inspection Report Inspector: QC Super Owner
Contr
Project/Client:
Location: Attachments:
DFT Sheet NCR/CAR
Description:
Requirements:
Contractor: Spec #: Revision #:
Description of Areas and Work Performed Hold Point Inspections Performed
1. Pre Surface Preparation/Condition and Cleanliness
2. Surface Preparation Monitoring
3. Post Surface Preparation/Cleanliness and Profile
4. Pre Application Prep/Surface Cleanliness
5. Application Monitoring/Wet Film Thickness (WFT)
6. Post Application/Application Defects
7. Post Cure/Dry Film Thickness (DFT)
8. Nonconformance/Corrective Actions Follow-Up
9. Final Inspection
Approved by:
Surface Conditions Ambient Conditions
: : : :
New Maint Primer/Paint Age/Dry/Cure Time (Indiciate AM or PM)
Steel Galvanize Concrete Other Dry Bulb Tempº (C/F) º º º º
Hazard Sample Report # Wet Bulb Tempº (C/F) º º º º
Degree of contamination: % Relative Humidity % % % %
Test: Cl µg/cm2/µs Fe ppm pH Surface Tempº (C/F) Min/Max / º / º / º / º
Degree of Corrosion: Dew Point Tempº (C/F) º º º º
Scale Pitting/Holes Crevices Sharp Edges Wind Direction/Speed
Weld Moisture Oils Other Weather Conditions
Painted Surface Condition: Application
Dry to: Touch Handle Recoat Start Time: Finish Time: Est Sq Ft:
Dry/Over Spray Runs/Sags Pinholes Holidays Primer Intermediate Topcoat Touch-Up
Abrasion Fall Out Other Generic Type: Qty Mixed:
Surface Preparation Mfr: Mix Ratio:
Start Time: Finish Time: Est Sq Ft: Prod Name: Mix Method:
Solvent Clean Hand Tool Power Tool Prod #: Strain/Screen:
ºF
HP Wash PSI Other Color: Material Temp:
Min/Hrs
Abrasive Blast Abrasive Type Sample Kit Sz/Cond: Sweat-In Time:
Min/Hrs
Blast Hose Size Nozzle Size/PSI Shelf Life: Pot Life:
Air Supply CFM Air Supply Cleanliness Batch #s Reducer #:
Pt/Qt/Gal
Water/Oil Trap Check Equipment Condition Check (A) Qty Added:
%
Surface Cleanliness and Profile Measurement (B) % by Vol:
Mils
Job Specification SSPC/NACE SP (C) Specified WFT Avg:
Mils
SSPC/NACE Spec/Visual Stds Reducer: Achieved WFT Avg:
Profile Check Disc Tape Gage Airless/Conv Spray Brush Roller Other
Specified mils avg/Achieved mils Pump Pot: Hose Diameter: Air Check:
Surface Effect on DFT Gage/BMR mils Ratio/Size: Hose Length: SEP/Trap:
Dry Film Thickness GPM/CFM: Spray Gun: Filter:
Gage Type/
Model
Gage
Serial #
Plate/Shim
Mils/µm
Gage Adj
+/–
Spec Avg
DFT
DFT Last
Coat
DFT This
Coat
PSI: Tip Size: Agitator:
Inspector Signature: Date:
SSPC QCS 2-06 Revision 1 09/2005

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Paint Inspection Date: / / Su M Tu W Th F Sa Pg of

Project #: Copy to:
DFT Measurement Worksheet Inspector: QC Super Owner
Contr
Project/Client:
Location: Spec #:
Description: Revision #:
Item: Item:
Location Area Spot Readings Location Area Spot Readings
1 2 3 Total % Avg 1 2 3 Total % Avg
Min/Max Min/Max
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
Approx Approx
Sq Ft Specified DFT mils/µm Total avg mils/µm Sq Ft Specified DFT mils/µm Total avg mils/µm
Reference Inspection Report # for application record Reference Inspection Report # for application record
Item: Item:
Min/Max Min/Max
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
Approx Approx
Item: Item:
Min/Max Min/Max
A A
B B
C C
D D
E E
Approx Approx
DFT Gage Calibration Record Comments:
Gage Type/ Gage Plate/Shim Gage Adj Spec Avg DFT Last DFT This
Model Serial # Mils/µm +/– DFT Coat Coat
Inspector Signature: Date:
SSPC QCS 2-07 Revision 1 09/2005

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SSPC PROTECTIVE COATINGS

INSPECTOR (PCI) TRAINING
MODULE 5 QUIZ
NAME ________________________ DATE ________________ SCORE ________
1. A product data sheet is considered an __________________ _________________ for a

coating.
2. Calculate a target wet film thickness based on the following data:
Dry film thickness: 125 microns (5 mils)

Volume solids content: 72%
Thinner addition: 12.5%
3. During a material receipt inspection, the inspector should record the following seven items:
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________
4. Most coating manufacturers prohibit mixing of _________________ kits.
5. Most industrial coatings must be mixed using a ______________-type mixing blade.
6. Boxing a coating is not recommended for which two generic types of coatings?
______________________________ ______________________________
7. When inspecting mixing of zinc-rich primers, the ___________ component should be slowly
sifted into the ___________________ component while under ______________________.
8. Straining of a ____________-_____________ primer is typically required by the

specification or coating manufacturers PDS.
9. Pot agitation is typically required for __________-_________ primers, except moisture-

cured _____________________ zinc-rich primers.
10. What is the first step when considering adding thinner to a coating?
_________________________________________________________________

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11. What is the second step when considering adding thinner to a coating? __________________
_______________________________________________
12. List three consequences of adding an unknown quantity of thinner to a coating. ___________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________
13. Application of coating to welds, edges, bolt/nuts, and rivets prior to full scale application is
known as _____________________.
14. ____________________ are used to coat crevices and between back-to-back angles.
15. __________________ spray is the most common method used to apply industrial/marine
coatings.
16. What is the paint pressure when the regulator on 45:1 airless spray pump is set to 60 psi?
________________________________
17. What does the marking 723 indicate on an airless spray tip?
_________________________________________________________________
18. Proper distance of an airless spray gun from the surface is ____________ inches.
19. The upper control on a conventional spray gun controls the _________________.
20. The lower control on a conventional spray gun controls the _________________.
21. Proper distance of a conventional spray gun from the surface is ________ inches.
22. The diameter of the holes in an HVLP spray air cap are ______________ than the holes in a
conventional spray air cap.
23. Plural component spray is used to apply coatings with what characteristics?
__________________________ and __________________________________
24. For plural component spray, what method is typically used to reduce viscosity of the
components? _______________________
25. An applicator should overlap spray passes ____% to build a consistent thickness.

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26.
List ten common inspection checkpoints that are performed on nearly every industrial
coatings project:
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
______________________________ ______________________________
27. What two values are used to determine the relative humidity and dew point temperature when
using a sling or battery powered psychrometer in conjunction with the US Weather Bureau
Psychrometric Charts?
______________________________ _______________________________
28. Ambient conditions should be measured where ___________________________

_________________________________________________________________
29. The temperature of the surface to be coated must be at least _____ above the
_____________________ ______________________.
30. The wet bulb temperature is considered to be stabilized when two readings taken within
_______________ seconds are within ________ of one another.
31. A coating material with a six hour pot life and a 45 minute induction has a useable pot life of
______________________.
32. The wet film thickness reading on a wet film thickness gage is considered the
___________________ numbered tooth (step) on the gage.
33. According to SSPC PA2, the accuracy of a coating thickness gage should be verified
___________________ and ________________ each period of use.
34. A Type 1 gage is known as a _________________________________ gage.
35. A Type 2 gage is known as an ___________________________ gage.
36. The accuracy of Type 1 gages is verified using _______________ ________.
37. The accuracy of Type 2 gages is verified using _______________ ________.
38. The effect of surface roughness on a coating thickness gage measurement is known as a
___________ ________________ __________________.

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39. The BMR is __________________ from the coating thickness to determine the thickness of
the coating above the ____________ of the surface profile.
40. If the tolerance of a coating thickness gage is +/- 5% and the tolerance of the standard used
to verify gage accuracy is +/- 3%, what is the tolerance of the reading on a 163 microns
(6.4 mils) test block? ________________________
41 The BMR is not necessary to measure when a Type 2 gage is verified for accuracy using
________________ ______________ placed onto the _______________________, uncoated
steel.
42. How many spot measurements are obtained within an area? ___________
43. How many individual readings comprise a spot measurement? _______________________
44. The surface to be assessed for DFT represents 55.74 square meters (600 sq. ft.)
No. of areas to measure: _____________________
Total No. of spots: _________________________
Minimum no. of individual gage readings: __________
45. The surface to be assessed for DFT represents 2229.7 square meters (24,000 sq. ft.)
Total no. of spots: _________________________
46. The surface to be assessed for full determination of DFT represents an I-beam that is 12.2
meters (40 feet) in length, has .3 meters (1 foot) wide flanges, a 1.2 meter (4 feet) web.
Total no. of spots: _________________________
47. According to SSPC PA2 Level 3, what is the tolerance of a spot measurement for a project
specification that specifies 50-100 microns (2-4 mils) of primer? _____________________
48. If the coating thickness for any _________ area is not in compliance with the contract
documents, determine the spot DFT at ____ intervals in ____ equally spaced directions
radiating outward from the nonconforming area.
49. What is the cumulative thickness range of the primer and intermediate coats for a project
specification that requires 100-150 microns (4-6 mils) of primer and 200-250 microns
(8-10 mils) of intermediate coat?
________________________________________

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50. If the coating thickness is 305-380 microns (12-15 mils), what Tooke gage tip should be used
to make an incision through the coating film to assess layer thicknesses? _______
51. The following data was acquired when viewing an incision (made with a 10X cutting tip)
through a Tooke Gage (with new universal microscope) lens. What is the thickness of each
layer?
Primer: 10 divisions: ________ microns/mils

Intermediate: 12 divisions: _________ microns/mils
Topcoat: 20 divisions: _______ microns/mils
52. Amine exudate or “blush” can occur on ____________ coatings that are applied and/or cured
during _______________, _______________ conditions.
53. Application of coatings over an amine exudate may result in what type of coating failure?
_____________________________________________________________
54. A pinhole is a _________ in the coating that penetrates to the substrate.
55. A holiday is a ________ or _________ in the lining system application.
56. Low voltage, wet sponge pinhole detection is can be used on nonconductive _____________
(up to ____ microns/mils) applied to a ___________________ substrate.
57. High voltage, spark testing is can be used on nonconductive __________________ applied to
a ___________________ substrate.
58. According to NACE RP0188-99, the suggested voltage for testing a coating system that is
1041-1397 microns (40-55 mils) thick is _____________.
59. The most reliable method for determining the cure of an ethyl silicate inorganic zinc-rich
primer is the _________________ ____________ test.
60. If a 3H pencil will not scratch or gouge the coating film, but a 4H pencil will, what is the
pencil hardness of the coating? __________
61. Tensile adhesion testers assess the ______-_____ strength of coatings; while tape adhesion
assesses the coatings resistance to ______-_______.
62. The cross-cut method (Method B) of the tape adhesion test is used for coatings that are less
than ____ microns/mils thick.

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63. When a coating breaks cleanly from the substrate, the location of break is
_______________________.
64. What is the primary difference between conducting an adhesion test per ASTM D3359
(method A) and ASTM D6677?
_______________________________________________________________

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Module 5: Coating Mixing, Thinning and Application: Equipment Overview and Inspection Techniques

Module 5 Inspection Case Study: Coating and Lining

The Sun Spree Township Municipal Authority (a suburb of Ft.

Sun Spree Township awarded the surface preparation and coating

The interior of the tank has been prepared to achieve a “Near-White

The information provided below was excerpted from the project

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Minimum Lighting for Coating Application 500 Lux (47 foot-candles)

Minimum Lighting for Coating Application 500 Lux (47 foot-candles)

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Do you allow the contractor to proceed? __________________________________________

If no, why not?

What could have been done to prevent this occurrence?

Do you allow the contractor to apply the coating____________________________________

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If no, what explanation do you provide to the contractor?

Does this conform to the project specification? ____________________________________

5C: How many spot measurements will be obtained?

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Do you allow the contractor to proceed? _________________________________________

What could have been done to prevent this occurrence?

As an inspector, what do you suspect occurred?

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Module 5 Workshop 5A: Navigating a Coating

Inquiry Enter Information in this Column

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Contact the manufacturer's repre-

Contact the manufacturer's representative or manufacturer's Technical Services.

Contact the manufacturer's representative.

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Contact the manufacturer's representative or manufacturer's Technical Services.

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Photo of Orange Peel Photo of Cratering Photo of Wrinkling

Photo of Pinpoint Rusting Photo of Dry Spray Photo of Mudcracking

Photo of Sagging Photo of Blistering Photo of Fish Eyes

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Module 5 Workshop 5C: Using Instruments for

Students should refer to the instrument supplement at the end of

Station 1: Measuring Ambient Conditions and Surface Temperature

Depression of the Wet Bulb Thermometer (t-t')

Station 2: Calculating Wet Film Thickness Targets

Formula A (NO thinner addition)

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Formula B (WITH thinner addition)

Value Enter Data Here

Value Enter Data Here

Value Enter Data Here

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Volume Solids Content of the Coating

Value Enter Data Here

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Station 3: Verifying the Accuracy and Using a Type 1 (Magnetic Pull-off

Station 4: Verifying the Accuracy and Using A Type 2 (Electronic)

Station 5: Measuring Coating System Thickness Using Destructive

Primer Intermediate Coat Top Coat

Station 6: Low Voltage Holiday/Pinhole Detection

Pinholes Present (circle one): YES NO

Station 7: Measuring Knife and Tape Adhesion Strength

Method Used: _____________ Tape Adhesion Rating: _________________

Knife Adhesion Rating: ________________________

Protective Coatings Inspector Training

Paint Inspection Date: / / Su M Tu W Th F Sa Pg of

Method Used: _ Tape Adhesion Rating: _____

1. A product data sheet is considered an __ _ for a

8. Straining of a -_ primer is typically required by the

9. Pot agitation is typically required for __-_ primers, except moisture-

36. The accuracy of Type 1 gages is verified using _______ .

37. The accuracy of Type 2 gages is verified using _______ .

55. A holiday is a or _ in the lining system application.