Surface preparation - Monday

1 Which British standard would be used in determining the size of copper slag
abrasive?
2 Which British standard would be used in determining the size of metallic
abrasives?
3 Which regulations prohibit the use of sand for blasting steel?
4 What is meant by the term key?
5 Why is it important to have good surface preparation?
6 What is meant by the term sliver?
7 What is a hackle?
8 Name two other terms that could be used for anchor pattern?
9 What are the main advantages of using Testex papers for measuring
profiles?
10 What is meant by the term grade, relating to a blast finish?
11 What are the main factors governing the grade of a blast finish?
12 Can the grade of a blast finish be determined by using the surface
comparators to BS 7079 Pt C3?
13 What profile range can be measured using X coarse Testex?
14 What profile range can be measured using ‘coarse’ grade Testex?
15 What are the two theories of adhesion?
16 Briefly describe the mechanisms of the two theories of adhesion.
17 How many microns are in 1thou?
18 Give three different names for the cross section of a blast.
19 What is the approximate speed of abrasives leaving a venturi nozzle?
20 What is the most common cause of flash rusting on a blasted substrate?
21 What would be considered to be an ideal shot grit mix?
22 What is the purpose of mixing shot and grit?
23 Which abrasive would have the effect of work hardening a substrate?
24 Name three methods of measuring or assessing a profile.
25 What is the most common cause of rogue peaks on a substrate?
26 In what situation would it be better to use steel grit in preference to copper
slag abrasives?
27 If cracks or laminations are found on a substrate after blasting what steps
should be taken?
28 Using comparators to ISO 8503, what are the three main profile
assessments?
29 What are the other two assessments when the above three are not
appropriate?
30 What would be size of copper slag needed to give a profile of 50 to 75m?

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 Surface preparation – Tuesday
1 What is the title of the BS 7079?
2 What are the four characteristics of an abrasive?
3 Why are blast hoses carbon impregnated?
4 Name the gauge used for measuring pressure at the blast nozzle?
5 Name four advantages of centrifugal blasting over open blasting.
6 According to BS 7079 is it possible to blast clean to an A Sa1?
7 Is there any difference between an A Sa1 and B Sa1?
8 Could you tell the difference between rust grades A and B blasted to Sa3?
9 Could you tell the difference between rust grades C and D blasted to Sa3?
10 What would be a typical speed of abrasives leaving a wheel abrator?
11 What is considered to be the most efficient blasting pressure?
12 What is meant by the term burnishing?
13 What would be the equivalent to St2 in the Sa grades?
14 What is the neutral figure on the pH scale?
15 What is the meaning of pH and how is it measured?
16 Why are inhibitors sometimes added to water in wet blasting?
17 Name two typical areas where needle guns might be used?
18 What is the duplex process of surface preparation?
19 Which pH range covers acid and which range covers alkalis?
20 Name two areas on a structure where flame cleaning cannot be done.
21 Which three basic operations are performed during flame cleaning?
22 How does BS 7079 define flame cleaning standards?
23 What is a Jason’s Hammer?
24 What is meant by St2 and St3?
25 Two alloys are used to render wire brushes spark free, what are they?
26 Why should burnishing be avoided?
27 Name two major disadvantages of using a needle gun.
28 After phosphating, what would be a typical pH requirement prior to coating?
29 What is understood by the term knock out pot?
30 If an operator was blasting with a nozzle pressure of 80 psi. What would be
his approximate efficiency?
31 Which solvents are commonly used for degreasing?
32 What is a ‘deadman’s handle’?
33 How is abrasive cleansed in a wheelabrator system?
34 What is the main disadvantage of high pressure jetting compared to other
systems?
35 Name five methods of wet blasting.
36 What are the typical temperatures and concentration of sulphuric acid in the
pickling process?
37 Describe the duplex process.
38 What would be a maximum pressure for high pressure water jetting?
39 What are the disadvantages of wet blasting over dry blasting?
40 What would be considered to be advantages of wet blasting over dry
blasting?
41 Why is the phosphating or chromating of steel done?
42 What would be an acceptable remedy for burnished areas?
43 Would burnishing be expected on areas of St2 preparation?
44 How many photographs of blast cleaning standards are shown in BS 7079
Pt A?
45 Do the plates shown in BS 7079 Pt. A relate to grit blasting or shot
blasting?

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