BGas Painting Inspection Grade 2/3

Training Assessment Day 4

1) How many times can Garnet be recycled and re-used?

Up to 3 times and @ sites only once

2) Describe the calibration and use of a Surface Profile Needle Gauge?

Gauge must be calibrated to zero on a flat, smooth glass plate and the bezel
locked in place. This can be used in flat surfaces and cannot be used on
curved surfaces, such as pipes.

3) What is the definition of the Barrier Principle?

Stops electrolytes from contacting substrate.

4) List the safety equipment required for an abrasive blasting operation on site?
PPE, Carbon impregnated hoses, Reinforced hoses, Pressurized pot, Vapor
trap, Compressor @ 100 psi, Dead men handle w/ direct contact to the
operator, air feed hood, scaffolding w/ tag, nozzle, ear protection, barricades,
warning sign, qualified personnel, Blast pot must be earthed, boots, apron,
gloves, hose w/ external bayonet type coupling w/ whiplash restraints

5) Describe the use of Banana Gauge on Aluminium and galvanized substrate?

It is not possible to use Banana gauge on aluminium because it is non-
magnetic substrate. In galvanized substrate you can measure only 100 µm

6) What information needs to be recorded on a sites painting report?

RH, Dew point, Metal temp., Surface profile, WFT, DFT, VS%,Wet & Dry
bulb temp, Name of operator, Name of manufacturer of paint, Plant#,
Compressor #, coating time, location, Climatic condition, Specification,
Report #, Date, Name of Job, Contractor, No. of manpower.

7) Disadvantages and advantages of Airless spray and conventional spray

systems?
Airless Spray:
Advantages
a) High rate of paint flow
b) Can apply high viscosity fluids
c) Versatile (No air hose)
d) High transfer efficiency
e) Lower waste
f) Large area coverage
Disadvantages
a) Poor atomization
b) Expensive nozzles
c) Reduce fan pattern
d) Coating limitations
e) Increased maintenance
f) High skill required
g) Increased safety risk
h) Lower quality finish
Conventional spray system
Advantages
a) Good atomization
b) Inexpensive nozzles
c) More Accuracy
d) Less cleaning after use
e) Better finished achieved
f) Lower working pressure
g) Concentrated spray pattern
Disadvantages
a) Operator fatigue
b) Specialized container
c) Slow application rates
8) What product should be used for pipe coatings in damp conditions?
Moisture curing polyurethane Ex. Liegn resistex

9) Describe the use of Drager bellows, and what colour crystal change would
you expect, if carrying out a test for xylene?
The glass tube consisting chemical crystal. The ends are broken to allow air
passes into the crystal.Colour change from white to reddish brown

10) What is the name of the mill used to produce mastics, fillers, and putties?
Triple roll mill

11) What safety factors should be observed when using solvents?

COSHH Documentation, Flash consideration, eye & hand protection,
ventilation and compatibility.

12) What action should taken if it is noted that a contractor has applied a coat of
paint out of sequence?
Stop & Report to the Engineer. Recommended a Re-blast and re-paint
incorrect sequence.

13) Name 6 opaque pigments and their colours?

a) Carbon – Black
b) Cobalt – Blue
c) Chromium – Green, Yellow & Oranges
d) Iron – Brown, red and Yellow
e) Calcium – Red & Yellow
f) Titanium Dioxide – White

14) Name a Non destructive DFT measuring equipment?

a) Banana gauge
b) Electronic gauge
c) Tinsley pencil gauge or foreman’s gauge
d) Magnetic horseshoe gauge