Synopsis
Carboline Technical Service Engineers Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss common industrial coatings and linings products, problems, solutions, and painting and testing techniques. They use their experiences in Technical Service, their history in the field, and the knowledge from their NACE Level 3 Peer certifications to help explain the industrial coating industry.
Episodes
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CTSP Episode 163 – Fiber-Reinforced Epoxies and Sanitile 755 FR
21/12/2020 Duration: 14minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss fiber-reinforced epoxies and where they should be used. They explore the characteristics of the coating and appropriate markets for these products. 0:00 – Intro 2:32 – Fiber-reinforced epoxies 3:13 – Characteristics of fiber-reinforced epoxies 4:04 – Fiber-reinforced epoxies vs mat layup systems 5:10 – Physical properties of fiber-reinforced epoxies 5:40 – FRP wall paneling vs fiber-reinforced epoxies 8:03 – Using fiber-reinforced epoxies in food and beverage facilities 11:45 – Sanitile 755 FR vs a Fastball 12:05 – High impact zones 13:22 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 162 - Abrasive Blasting of Non-Ferrous Metals
14/12/2020 Duration: 18minDan Baribault joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss abrasive blast standards for non-ferrous metals. The trio explores the standards and explains the differences between them. 0:00 – Intro 2:02 – Abrasive blasting standards for non-ferrous metals 2:20 – SSPC SP 16 – Brush- off Blast Cleaning Non-Ferrous Metals 4:09 – Minimum surface profile required by SSPC SP 16 5:05 – Checking for passivating materials on galvanizing 6:19 – Brush-off blasting 7:00 – The importance of de-humidification 8:02 – SSPC SP 17 – Thorough Blast Cleaning of Non-Ferrous Metals 10:35 – The need for a job reference standard (JRS) for SSPC SP 17 13:24 – SSPC SP17 addresses non-visible contaminants 15:04 – Proper abrasives for blasting of stainless steel 16:49 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 161 - Substrates in Wastewaster Treatment Environments
07/12/2020Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss substrates found in a wastewater treatment plant. The trio explores the factors associated with the various structures and what to keep in mind when coating them. 0:00 – Intro 2:20 – Substrates in wastewater treatment environments 2:50 – Concrete in wastewater treatment environments 4:50 – Steel in wastewater treatment environments 7:04 – Ductile iron in wastewater treatment environments 8:54 – Non-ferrous metals in wastewater treatment environments 9:40 – PVC and various plastics in wastewater treatment environments 10:53 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 160 - Is a coating dry? Or is it cured?
30/11/2020 Duration: 17minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the definitions of the varying stages during the curing process of a high-performance coating. 0:00 – An unforgettable mistake 2:55 – Cured coating definition 4:08 – ISO 9117 and ASTM D1640 6:00 – Set to touch 6:55 – Dry to touch 9:00 – Dry Hard versus Dry to Handle/Dry Through 11:07 – Dry to recoat 12:56 – How to determine the cure of a high-performance coating 16:20 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 159 - How to Treat Expansion Joints and Other Complexities within Secondary Containment Coating Systems
23/11/2020 Duration: 16minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the final aspects of sound secondary containment coating systems. They explore pipe penetrations, equipment footings, expansion joints, control joints, and how to stay in compliance with EPA regulations through coating system design. 0:00 – Intro 1:18 – Secondary Containment and CTSP Episode 151 1:35 – Additional considerations for secondary containment design 3:18 – Why flexible coatings are needed to complete a secondary containment system 4:40 – Flexible coating technology types used to compliment secondary containment systems 6:54 – Areas within secondary containment that require flexible coatings 7:30 – Treatment for equipment footings, pipe penetrations, etc. 7:58 – Treatment for expansion joints and control joints 8:16 – Vehicular traffic expansion/control joint treatment for secondary containment systems 9:50 – Proper backer rod depth and two-sided adhesion 11:14 – Importance of bond-breaker tape 13:35 - Foot traffic only expansion/control joint treatment for seco
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CTSP Episode 158 - Waterjet Cleaning
16/11/2020 Duration: 17minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by the Rajin’ Cajun Senior Technical Service Engineer Dan Baribault to discuss waterjet cleaning standards. The guys discuss industry standards related to the practice and good practices associated with waterjet cleaning. 0:00 – Intro 1:10 – Waterjet cleaning 3:55 – Waterjet cleaning standards 5:00 – Differences between low-pressure cleaning and high-pressure waterjet cleaning 8:50 - NACE/SSPC WJ-1 – Waterjetting to Bare Substrate 9:20 – NACE/SSPC WJ-2 – Very Thorough Waterjetting 10:39 – NACE/SSPC WJ-3 – Thorough Waterjetting 11:40 – NACE/SSPC WJ-4 – Light Waterjetting 13:00 – Flash rusting associated with waterjet cleaning 16:34 – SSPC VIS-4/NACE VIS-7 17:00 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 157 - Spray Equipment Guidelines
09/11/2020 Duration: 19minCarboline Senior Technical Service Engineer Dan Baribault joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss the basics of spay application for coatings. The trio focus on the factors that help make an effective spray pump recommendation. 0:00 – Intro – Dan Baribault Carboline Technical Service Engineer 1:42 – Viscosity of industrial coatings 2:28 – 5 major factors for selecting spray equipment for industrial coatings 2:55 – Spray pressure, fluid to air ratio, and gallons per minute 7:39 – Temperature effects on coating application 10:53 – The results related to hose size during coating application 13:46 – How spray-tip size effects coating application Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 156 - Coating Technology Used for Water Tank Exteriors
02/11/2020 Duration: 21minBrian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss the challenges of coating water tank exteriors. They explore the resin technology used for topcoats and the features that make them different. 0:00 – Intro and feeling old 3:22- Coating technology used for coating the exterior of water tanks 3:51 – AWWA D102 – Coating Steel Water Tanks 5:33 – Polyurethane technology used on water tank exteriors 6:58 – Polyurethane clear coats used for water tank exterior 9:50 – Why service life matter with coatings on water tank exteriors 12:11 – Fluoropolymers used for water tank exteriors 15:02 – Polysiloxanes used for water tank exteriors 18:20 – Wrap Up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify.
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CTSP Episode 155 - How to Coat Pitting Corrosion of Steel
26/10/2020 Duration: 16minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the challenges associated with coating pitted steel. They examine the factors that cause these challenges and the requirements to coat pitted steel successfully. 0:00 – Intro – Podcast joke struggle 3:07 – Pitting corrosion associated with steel tank re-lining projects 3:50 – Pitting corrosion cell 4:25 – Problems created by pitting corrosion for coating systems 5:25 – The first step of re-lining a tank 7:39 – Difficulty cleaning pitted steel 8:16 – Reasons for the difficulty of coating pitted steel 10:15 – Reasons for filling pits flush to the surface of the steel 10:50 – Surface prep of pitted steel before the application of a coating system 13:03 – Coating requirements for coatings designed for pitted steel 14:58 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co
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CTSP Episode 154 - The Science of Hydrostatic Pressure and Concrete Structures
19/10/2020 Duration: 10minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the science of hydrostatic pressure and how it relates to high-performance coating systems. They also compare moisture vapor transmission to hydrostatic pressure. 0:00 – Intro 0:32 – Hydrostatic pressure versus moisture vapor transmission 1:42 – The definition of hydrostatic pressure 2:36 – Areas where hydrostatic pressure and moisture vapor transmission are of concern 3:24 – Specialty coatings required for hydrostatic pressure and coatings for moisture vapor transmission 5:21 – A real-world example of hydrostatic pressure 8:37 – Review of hydrostatic pressure properties 10:12 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co
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CTSP Episode 153 - Galvanizing vs. Zinc-Rich Coatings
12/10/2020 Duration: 15minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the different aspects of protecting steel with zinc. They discuss how galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings are similar, how they differ, and when appropriate to use each. 0:00 – Intro 1:42 – Galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings 2:29 – Why we compare galvanizing and zinc-rich coatings 3:47 – “The Munger Book” – Corrosion Prevention by Protective Coatings Corrosion Protection by Protective Coatings 4:54 – The Corrosion Cell 6:37 – The chemical differences between inorganic zinc-rich coatings and galvanizing 8:10 – The installation process of inorganic zinc-rich coatings 9:28 - The installation process of galvanizing 10:31 – Where galvanizing makes sense 11:38 – One of the significant reasons to use inorganic zinc-rich coatings over galvanizing 14:08 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co
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CTSP Episode 152 - Coating Technology Used in Wastewater Treatment Systems
05/10/2020 Duration: 16minCarboline Wastewater Market Manager Brian Cheshire joins Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker to discuss coating technologies used in wastewater treatment systems. They discuss epoxy, polyurethane, and polyurea coatings. 0:00 – Intro 2:00 – Brian Cheshire, Carboline Water/Wastewater Market Manager 3:27 – WEFTEC Connect 5:00 – Corrosion causes throughout wastewater systems 5:38 – Coating technology used within a wastewater treatment system 6:56 – Epoxy coatings used in wastewater treatment systems 9:00 – Aromatic hybrid polyurethane coatings used in wastewater treatment systems 11:09 – Polyurea coatings used in wastewater treatment systems 13:58 – Carboline coatings that are good for wastewater treatment systems 15:22 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co
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CTSP Episode 151 - Secondary Containment Coating Systems
28/09/2020 Duration: 14minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the design of secondary containment coating systems. The duo discuss neat-coat systems, aggregate-filled systems, and aggregate-filled reinforced systems and the generic types of coatings used to compose these systems. 0:00 – Intro 1:00 – Tech Service Chat and email address 1:53 – Secondary containment coating systems 3:20 – Epoxy, novolac epoxy, and vinyl ester coatings for secondary containment 7:06 – Neat coat coating systems for secondary containment 7:39 – Aggregate-filled coating systems for secondary containment 9:05 – Broadcasted aggregate versus blended aggregate in aggregate-filled coating systems for secondary containment 10:25 – Aggregate-filled reinforced coating systems for secondary containment 13:25 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co
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CTSP - Episode 150 - Choosing a Fireproofing Coating
21/09/2020 Duration: 15minCarboline Technical Service Engineer Chris Burst joins the guys to discuss the process of making a passive fire protection product recommendation. They discuss the different types of passive fire protection coatings and when to use an intumescent or a cementitious product. 0:00 – Intro 1:19 – Introduction to Technical Service Engineer Chris Burst 2:32 – Making a passive fire protection coating recommendation 3:27 – Information required to make a passive fire protection coating recommendation 4:25 – Types of passive fire protection coatings, Intumescent and Cementitious 4:49 – Hourly fire protection ratings and factors that determine the required rating 8:58 – How an excellent passive fire protection material specification can save the end-user money throughout a project 11:07 – Identifying passive fire protection coatings in the real world 12:20 – Reasons to pick an intumescent fireproofing product versus a cementitious fireproofing product 13:52 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. F
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CTSP Episode 149 - New Technology for Fire Tubes on Upstream Oil and Gas Process Vessels
14/09/2020 Duration: 15minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss a brand new technology brought to you by Carboline, Supoxy based coatings. The duo discusses the latest technology while introducing the first product in the line: Plasite XHT 400, designed to coat fire tubes on upstream process vessels. Paul and Jack also explain how fire tubes work and why coating them is challenging. 0:00 – Intro and second takes 1:25 – The goal of the Carboline Tech Service Podacst 2:16 – The new Supoxy technology and Plasite XHT 400 3:30 – Fire tubes in upstream oil and gas process vessels 4:50 – Phase separation within upstream oil and gas process vessels 6:15 – Gas phase within the upstream oil and gas process vessels 7:02 – Steam coil heating versus fire tube heating 8:33 – The development of Plasite HT 400 10:29 – Application benefits of Supoxy technology 11:17 – A different way to think about being “greener” with coatings 12:17 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinec
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CTSP Episode 148 - The Value of Third Party Coating Inspection
07/09/2020 Duration: 16minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by new Carboline Technical Service Engineer Blayn Drew. Before joining Carboline, Blayn was a coating inspection. Listen in as the guys have an honest chat about the value of third-party coating inspection. 0:00 – Intro 2:38 – Introduction to Technical Service Engineer Blayn Drew 3:30 – The role of the coating inspector 5:14 – The removal of bias 6:40 – Holding firm to the specification 8:48 – Contractor benefits of having 3rd party coating inspection 9:30 – Importance of good working relationships between the coating inspector and the applicator 10:20 – How the coating inspector helps with potential changes to the specification 11:15 – How the coating inspector helps ensure the entended service life 12:20 – The value of the coating inspector’s experience 13:50 – Liability when a coating inspector is involved 15:40 – Wrap up Subscribe via iTunes, Google Play, or Spotify. Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co
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CTSP Episode 147 - SSPC Technology Guide 27
31/08/2020 Duration: 23minBrian Cheshire joins Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis to discuss SSPC Technology Guide 27 - Recommended Performance Properties for Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities. Listen as the trio discuss the factors that challenge coating systems in a wastewater treatment plant. 0:00 – Intro 0:51 – Brian Cheshire and Chumbawumba 3:10 – SSPC Technology Guide 27¬¬ – Recommended Performance Properties for Liquid-Applied Organic Polymeric Coatings and Linings for Concrete Structures in Municipal Wastewater Facilities http://shop.sspc.org/ST-000G27 4:56 – Collection systems - Manholes, interceptors, lift stations 5:20 – Hydrogen sulfide gas, methane gas present in the headspace challenges to concrete and coating systems 5:52 – Biogenic sulfide corrosion, commonly known as microbial induced corrosion (MIC) 7:00 – Hydrogen sulfide becomes sulfuric acid due to microbial induced corrosion within wastewater systems 9:22 – Assets constructed of concrete
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CTSP Episode 146 - Moisture Content Tests for Concrete
24/08/2020 Duration: 23minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the moisture content tests used in the coatings industry. The duo also discusses the importance of these tests and the phenomenon that requires them to be performed. 0:00 - Intro- concrete and the weather 2:51 – Surface preparation of concrete 3:45 – Moisture vapor tests for concrete before the application of coating systems 5:03 – The science behind moisture vapor transmission 7:07 – The importance of performing these tests in conditioned space 8:12 - NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, Surface Preparation of Concrete https://store.nace.org/nace-no-6-sspc-13-surface-preparation-of-concrete-2 8:31 – The three approved moisture content tests per NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13 11:30 – ASTM D4263 - Standard Test Method for Indicating Moisture in Concrete by the Plastic Sheet Method https://www.astm.org/Standards/D4263.htm 13:19 – ASTM F1869 - Standard Test Method for Measuring Moisture Vapor Emission Rate of Concrete Subfloor Using Anhydrous Calcium Chloride https://www.astm.org/Standards/F1869
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CTSP Episode 145 - Secondary Containment Design and Coating Systems
17/08/2020 Duration: 22minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the many factors of secondary containment design and the construction of coating systems for secondary containment. 0:00 – Intro and the AER Podcast https://air-equipment.com/podcast 2:38 – Secondary containment coating systems 3:15 – EPA Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Guidance for Regional Inspectors – Chapter 4 https://www.epa.gov/oil-spills-prevention-and-preparedness-regulations/spill-prevention-control-and-countermeasure-6 4:48 – Goal of Secondary containment systems 4:56 – Secondary containment design considerations 5:16 – Treatment of expansion joints, cold joints, cracks, pipe penetrations, and more with elastomeric coatings 6:12 – Vehicular traffic in secondary containment areas 7:40 – Slope away from primary containment 8:31 – How big does the secondary containment area have to be? 10:11 – The secondary design has to account for rainfall 11:07 – The 72-hour rule 12:40 – Coating system design for secondary containment 15:05 – Neat coating
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CTSP Episode 144 - AWWA C222 - Polyurethane Coatings & Linings for Steel Water Pipe & Fittings
10/08/2020 Duration: 16minJack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the AWWA C222 standard. This standard relates to the use of polyurethanes and polyurea for the interior and exterior of steel water pipe, valves, and fittings. 0:00 - Intro 3:39 - Introduction to AWWA C222 - Polyurethane Coatings and Linings for Steel Water Pipe and Fittings 4:40 - AWWA C222 for the exterior of steel pipe 5:44 - History of polyurethane use within the AWWA C222 standard 6:53 - Use of polyurethanes for the interior of water pipes 8:03 - NSF/ANSI/CAN 600 - Health Effects Evaluation and Criteria for Chemicals in Drinking Water 9:31 - Chemical resistance required per AWWA C222 10:45 - Repairs of the polyurethane coating per AWWA C222 11:36 - Performance requirements per AWWA C222 14:16 - Wrap up Find out more at https://carboline-tech-service-podcast.pinecast.co