39. Corrosion – A natural electro-chemical activity where a processed compound of materials (steel) returns to its lowest possible energy state (iron oxide).
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41. Corrosion Occurs Through the Action of an Electrochemical Cell Four Elements: 1 . Anode 2 . Cathode 3 . Metallic Path 4 . Electrolyte
43. Coatings Provide Corrosion Protection in Two Different Ways: 1 . Barrier Protection– Inhibit the corrosion process by eliminating the presence of electrolyte (most paint films) 2 . Galvanic Protection– Sacrificial or cathodic protection (zinc-rich primer)
44. Surface Preparation is vital in cleaning the surface of all contaminants and it also provides a profile for the paint film to anchor into (i.e.– good adhesion).
45. Paint Consists of Three Main Components: 1 . Resin 2 . Pigment 3 . Solvent
46. Generic Coating Types Typically Used in the Water Tank Industry: 1. Epoxy (Two Component) – Used for primer, intermediate and interior immersion – Hard, abrasive resistant – Chalk & fade when exposed to ultraviolet light 2. Zinc (Two Component) – Used for primer on interior or exterior – Galvanic/sacrificial properties 3. Polyurethanes (Two Component) – Used for exterior of tanks. – Strong color/gloss retention performance
47. Generic Coating Types Typically Used in the Water Tank Industry: (continued) 4. Acrylics (One Component) – Used for exterior repainting/overcoating existing tanks – Good adhesion properties – Imposes least amount of stress to older paint 5. Aluminum Alkyds (One Component) – Used for exterior repainting/overcoating existing tanks – Still some of these tanks around (Older tanks) – Utilizes aluminum flake pigment – Has “chrome”appearance to it
49. Interior System for a New Water Tank: Surface Preparation– SSPC-SP10 (Near White Blast Cleaning) One Coat System Field Applied: 1 . 100% Solids Ceramic Epoxy a) Stripe Coat/Seam Treatment applied wet on wet
52. Exterior System for a New Water Tank: Surface Preparation– SSPC-SP6 (Commercial Blast Cleaning) Three Coat System: 1 . Primer– Zinc or Epoxy 2 . Intermediate– Epoxy 3 . Finish– Polyurethane a) Clear coat optional
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