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Paint Thickness Measurement Procedure
Paint Thickness Measurement Procedure
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Technical Services Division Operating Procedures
Doc. Ref. No. NBTC-OP/TS14
Revision: 0 Date: Jan. 2009
Procedure for Paint Thickness
Measurement Approved by: General Manager
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1.0 SCOPE
This procedure describes the minimum requirements for Paint Coating Thickness measurement on
ferretic steel pipes, Vessels, tanks and other components using Elcometer Digital Dry film coating
thickness meters. This scope includes the methods of calibration, evaluation and reporting.
2.0 REFERENCES
2.2 ASME Sec VIII Division 1, 2 and 3 – Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessels
3.0 DEFINITIONS
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1.1 Personnel involved in this testing shall have adequate experience in the field of
Coating thickness measurement.
4.2 EQUIPMENT
4.2.2 Sensor
4.3 CALIBRATION
The basic unit shall be calibrated yearly or after any major repair/service done to
the equipment and records shall be provided to the company.
The Operator shall carry out and keep record of daily calibration checks with the
supplied standard foils.
To calibrate the base unit with sensor, the following foils are used.
The following information shall be provided to the operator before start of test.
4.6.1 Identification
Identification and locations of examination area shall be shown on an
identification plan. The marking shall be in accordance with the referencing code
requirements. Each examination area shall be located and identified by a system of
referencing points placed on the component. The system shall permit identification
of each examination area and designation of regular intervals along its length of
the area.
Conduct the general Probe zero and calibration with the thickness standards provided. Verify that
the readings are within +/- 3% of the indicated value. Now the instrument is calibrated accurately
to measure the coating thickness.
5.0 SAFETY
The area of examination shall have adequate lighting and ventilation.
Fire and Safety Regulation shall be adhered to at all times.
Manufacturer's recommendations for storage and usage of chemicals shall be strictly
followed.