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Epoxy linings have long been the standard generic resin type when specifiers are selecting products for lining new steel potable water tanks or rehabilitating existing steel potable water storage tanks in North America. The one exception to this rule has been the Canadian potable water storage market. In Canada many specifiers have recognized the benefits offered by 100% Solids Elastomeric Polyurethane linings for 25+ years with admirable results.
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This presentation may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Covestro. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here.
Characteristics of the rapid cure non-skid coating systems for the highly stressed area, exposed deck of the marine vessels were studied in order to establish an advanced coating system with higher cracking resistance. Some previous non-skid epoxy based coating systems for marine vessels suffered premature coating failure such as crack and delamination due to the lower fracture elongation of the coating accompanied with higher external stress.
Quality assurance of coatings on steel water pipes commonly relies on tensile pull-off measurements of the coating-steel adhesion, according to ASTM D4541. These tests are performed by adhering a metal ‘dolly’ to the coating with an adhesive, then scoring around the dolly circumference, through the coating down to the steel surface, before recording the stress necessary to pull the dolly (and coating) away from the steel pipe.
For the last several decades, polyurethane/polyurea spray-applied elastomeric coatings have gained market acceptance as durable, and long-lasting protective coatings. With the advances of the high-pressure impingement spray equipment technology during mid-to-late 1980’s, fast setting, two component polyurethane/polyurea coatings finally have a fighting chance in the protective coatings market.
Alkyds, the much-trusted coatings of the past were summarily replaced by the superior performance of the polyurethane coatings. The polyurethanes were then supplemented by the polyurethane with clear coat and the polyurethane with UV protector. These coatings promised a twenty-year life and resistance to fading. But now, those coatings are being challenged by the newcomer on the block, the ultra-high performance coatings which are promoted to perform well for up to thirty years.
The use of sustainable materials in the flooring market has gained widespread interest in recent years. Bio based raw materials contribute significantly to these efforts and are used to prepare environmentally friendly coatings. Castor oil-based emulsions are used as polyols in waterborne polyurethane coatings. These systems have outstanding chemical resistance and good durability. But they have inherent issues like very short pot life, poor appearance / flow properties, and delayed early hardness development.
Waterborne polyurethane coatings have been used in the bridge preservation market for years as an alternative to solvent borne systems but early technologies required the bridge coatings engineer to compromise on properties or durability. Additionally, many of these early products still contained high levels of VOC although touted as waterborne technology. New alternatives have evolved that address these issues and fit well into an overall sustainability plan.
For the last 20 years polyurethane has been the leading topcoat technology in corrosion systems for both marine and industrial use. Performance, protection, appearance and total cost effectiveness are some of the factor’s customers have taken into consideration. Customers have a long list of demands and polyurethane has become a technology choice for a wide number of end markets.
Two component polyurethane coatings are used in a variety of applications including industrial maintenance. These coating systems were introduced in the 1970’s primarily as topcoats; characterized by their excellent weatherability, toughness, and chemical and stain resistance. When formulated as ambient cured systems, traditional two component polyurethanes typically sacrifice cure time for pot life unless plural component application equipment is employed.
Over the past 40 years, three-coat systems consisting of zinc-rich primer, epoxy intermediate and polyurethane topcoat (ZEU) have been the preferred coating system for steel bridge structures in highly corrosive environments due to their proven performance and cost effectiveness.1-6 Each layer serves a different function: galvanic protection is supplied by the zinc-rich primer, while the epoxy intermediate coat provides barrier to water and salts, and the polyurethane topcoat resists against ultraviolet degradation, abrasion, and chemicals.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is a regional agency whose mission is to manage water resources and develop solutions that will ensure adequate future water supplies for the Las Vegas Valley. Its primary water resource is the Colorado River via Lake Mead. Since 2000, persistent droughts have resulted in decreasing Lake Mead water levels. To reduce Southern Nevada’s reliance on the Colorado River, SNWA has begun planning for the development of in-state groundwater resources north of Las Vegas. Initial planning efforts identified project specific requirements that could potentially justify the use of polyurethane lining systems in lieu of traditional cement mortar lining for over 200 miles of large diameter water transmission pipeline.