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Acceptance Testing for Coatings in Insulated Service

Generic descriptions of a coating material does not always ensure that it will perform in the CUI service. Testing and acceptance criteria will help owners to ensure that specific coating materials can provide service as required in industrial CUI environments. The intent of these test procedures is not to rank coatings, but test and accept coatings for use in specifications for actual application. 

Product Number: 51217-057-SG
Author: Michael F. MeLampy
Publication Date: 2017
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Generic descriptions of a coating material does not always ensure that it will perform in the CUI service. Testing and acceptance criteria will help owners to ensure that specific coating materials can provide service as required in industrial CUI environments. The intent of these test procedures is not to rank coatings, but test and accept coatings for use in specifications for actual application. Owners of refining and petrochemical facilities can have a tool for coating selection for use in CUI. This paper1 will present a potential methodology for testing and acceptance of coatings for insulated service. Initially four, both continuous and cyclic service thermal conditions over a wide range of temperatures, mostly as developed within NACE SP0198, will be described in CUI classifications. Appropriate test methods will be discussed to evaluate the coatings’ ability to operate within the service requirements for each CUI classification. These thermal service conditions can include corrosion resistance during project development, during periodic shutdowns, or during temporary mothballing of the facility, as well as during thermal shock, thermal cycling, immersion, and boiling water. Optional testing for cryogenic service and specific brand/insulation material testing will also be described. Potential acceptance criteria for each test will be provided.

Generic descriptions of a coating material does not always ensure that it will perform in the CUI service. Testing and acceptance criteria will help owners to ensure that specific coating materials can provide service as required in industrial CUI environments. The intent of these test procedures is not to rank coatings, but test and accept coatings for use in specifications for actual application. Owners of refining and petrochemical facilities can have a tool for coating selection for use in CUI. This paper1 will present a potential methodology for testing and acceptance of coatings for insulated service. Initially four, both continuous and cyclic service thermal conditions over a wide range of temperatures, mostly as developed within NACE SP0198, will be described in CUI classifications. Appropriate test methods will be discussed to evaluate the coatings’ ability to operate within the service requirements for each CUI classification. These thermal service conditions can include corrosion resistance during project development, during periodic shutdowns, or during temporary mothballing of the facility, as well as during thermal shock, thermal cycling, immersion, and boiling water. Optional testing for cryogenic service and specific brand/insulation material testing will also be described. Potential acceptance criteria for each test will be provided.

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