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Coatings - Surface Preparation

Course No. MA-3001

Credit: 3 PDH

Course Fee: $86.85 Purchase course

Subject Matter Expert: Edward P. Brunet, Jr., P.E.

 

Overview

The objective of surface preparation prior to applying a coating system is to create proper adhesion of the coating to the underlying substrate. Proper adhesion will occur if a suitable level of surface cleanliness and roughness (profile) is achieved. There are a wide variety of surface preparation methods available, such as solvent cleaning, power-tool cleaning and abrasive blast cleaning. The method chosen depends on many factors, including the desired cleanliness and anchor profile, the substrate material, ease of accessibility to the work surface and worker safety and environmental considerations.

The importance of surface preparation cannot be overemphasized. It is the foundation upon which a coating system is laid. Without suitable substrate cleanliness and anchor profile, the best coating system will quickly fail due to lack of adhesion.

In this course, the student will study the types of surface preparation methods used for industrial coating systems. The course will cover Chapter 7, "Surface Preparation" in the US Army Corps of Engineers document EM 1110-2-3400, "Painting: New Construction and Maintenance".

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of eighteen questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

 

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • The impact of surface cleanliness and profile on adhesion of coating systems
  • The types and relative merits of different surface preparation methods, including solvent cleaning, hand-tool cleaning, power-tool cleaning, water jetting and chemical stripping
  • Recyclable abrasive blast cleaning, including centrifugal blast, airblast and vacuum blast
  • Non-conventional abrasive blast cleaning, including water abrasive, sodium bicarbonate, sponge-jetting1 and carbon dioxide
  • Abrasive types and selection
  • Surface preparation industry standards and specifications

1 Sponge-Jet is a registered trademark of Sponge-Jet, Inc.

 

Course

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Surface Preparation

 

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