CBT NO 016 CORROSION PROTECTION I I

What is the minimum number of degrees centigrade the steel temperature must be above the
dew point before paint application? 3°C

Why is fresh water washing important before commencing paint application? To remove
soluble salts

What piece of equipment would be the most effective in removing corrosion from difficult
corners or angled areas? Needle gun

Why should the use of long lines be avoided, if possible, during spray application? Risk of
pressure drops

The main contaminants in a Marine environment are SALT, CORROSION, MOISTURE, OIL &
GREASE, DUST AND HULL FOULING. What is the most efficient method of removing HULL
FOULING? High Pressure Water Washing.

Which of the following statements best describes one of the main advantages of
Hydroblasting with fresh water as opposed to Dry Abrasive Blasting? As well as removing
corrosion products it also removes salt contamination.

A large area of exposed deck is to be blasted to an agreed standard of SA2 before

application of an epoxy paint system. In the vicinity of some pipes where difficult access
means that the blasting is not able to remove all the corrosion. What do you do? Discuss the
various options with the contractor.

Which are the 3 factors, which help contribute to correct performance of a paint system.
The Paint itself
Proper Surface Preparation
Proper Application of Paint

The wet film of paint, which is applied, bears a direct relationship to the final dry film
thickness of the coating. Taking wet film measurements can be very important. Why is it
important to take these measurements as quickly as possible? To obtain as close a reading to
the actual wet film as possible.

When using Airless Spray equipment what are the 3 most important safety rules to observe?
Do not point the gun at anyone or pull trigger when bare hands or fingers are close to the spray
outlet tip
Do not snag the paint lines or drag them over sharp edges
Always wear the correct personal protective equipment

Paint is applied to a deck in the morning. Each morning the air temperature is 7ºC. In early
afternoon the temperature of the air rises to 23ºC. You are told that the maximum
overcoating time for the paint coating is 36 hours at 20ºC and 48 hours at 10ºC. In this case,
what maximum overcoating time do you allow? You consult the paint suppliers representative

Which are the 3 factors which influence the length of time from finishing an antifouling
coating to the flooding of the dry-dock?
Ventilation
Drying time
Temperature

During a drydock paint application why only check dft’s on spot blasted areas, how do you
check the antifouling thickness? Spot blasted areas are the only areas coated from the steel
surface upwards - you control the antifouling thickness by controlling the distribution.