An underground oil pipeline at a Spanish refinery was suffering from severe corrosion, and it would have incurred severe metal loss if left unchecked. Instead, a composite wrap solution allowed the customer to avoid a complete replacement.

After confirming an amine blush problem, the contractor determined that the amine exudate needed to be removed effectively to ensure the adhesion of subsequently applied coating materials. They also had to closely watch the atmospheric conditions going forward, to make sure that the heater didn’t cause further troubles.

Investing in a high-quality blast room involves a substantial initial cost, and neglecting its basic maintenance can drastically reduce the lifespan. To avoid that scenario, here are seven critical maintenance actions that should be prioritized at the top of a regular upkeep list.

Prior to the 2024 Olympics, the propeller shaft on a ship carrying the Olympic Torch from Greece to Marseilles was repaired. As part of the restoration, the ship required a repair for its propeller shaft suffering from salt-water corrosion. Belzona rebuilt the shaft to its original profile and then applied a corrosion-resistant coating to mitigate future damage.

While global demand for steel is projected to continue to rise, the industry is facing a scarcity of skilled labor. In addition to training programs and skill-building initiatives, robotics technology and automation are among the areas gaining momentum as a potential solution to address these challenges.

The latest group of Service, Technical, and Project Awards recipients are being celebrated on Honoree Night at the 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, with a mission of recognizing exceptional achievements and groundbreaking contributions in materials protection and performance.

In aggressive environments, it is critical to protect metallic equipment from corrosion by using mitigation methods such as the application of a coating or the injection of corrosion inhibitors. Nanomaterial-containing coatings offer superior material and processing properties than many conventional coatings.

The 2024 AMPP Annual Conference + Expo, held this March in New Orleans, La., will showcase numerous exhibits and educational sessions relevant to the coatings industry. This article highlights several potential opportunities to coatings professionals across the field.

According to the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board, observations of pitting corrosion indicated that moisture had settled on the surface. This was likely due to tenting of a spiral-wrap tape coating, located at the gap between a coating and where the weld met the surface.

AMPP’s newly released Industrial Coating Application (ICA) training program offers a flexible and comprehensive solution for training industrial sprayers and abrasive blasters. It is designed to attract and train those new to the workforce or provide needed training to experienced individuals seeking to gain industry-recognized credentials.