This compilation is intended for designers, corrosion and pipeline engineers with a working knowledge of fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) pipeline coatings, and coating engineers seeking an in-depth understanding of current FBE practices. These papers present issues of current interest in the field or are a useful resource for those seeking a solid foundation in the topic.
The expectation is that the reader will leave with a better understanding of failure modes, the mechanisms of protection and limitations of the technology, and will have more confidence when specifying FBE for field applications.
The emphasis is exclusively on external FBE coatings on buried or submerged pipelines. Inevitably, there is some overlap with pipeline-related fields such as cathodic protection, corrosion, integrity management, inspection, and qualification testing for coating products. Also in this compilation is a comprehensive listing of coating standards and specifications which the reader may find a helpful resource. Almost all of the papers selected were published within the last decade and address contemporary issues pertinent to pipeline coatings.