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CTSP Episode 137 - Coatings Under Insulation & Evolution of the Standard Practices

Paul Atzemis and Jack Walker discuss the evolution of coatings under insulation. They explore the early practices and what is commonly performed today.

  • 0:00 Intro
  • 1:07 Creative topic selection
  • 2:05 Coatings under insulation, the beginning
  • 3:16 Coatings under insulation compared to immersion service
  • 3:45 The effects of heat, oxygen, and moisture on the corrosion of assets under insulation
  • 4:00 The early adoption of inorganic zinc in the 1980s for CUI
  • 4:40 NACE study of CUI
  • 5:42 NACE study eliminates inorganic zinc as an option for CUI due to polarity reversal
  • 6:58 Salt effects on zinc polarity reversal
  • 7:47 Fireproofing and its similarity to insulation

  • 9:25 The introduction of NACE SP0198

    https://store.nace.org/sp0198-2016

  • 11:06 Wrap up

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CTSP Episode 136 - Thick-film & Thin-Film Coating Systems

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis discuss the factors in choosing a thick-film coating system versus choosing a thin-film coating system. Abrasion, flexibility, substrates, and application equipment are all discussed.

  • 0:00 Paul’s curveball
  • 3:15 Coating recommendation categories
  • 3:52 Thick film coating systems and thin-film coating systems
  • 5:12 Substrate can determine coating system
  • 7:09 Pitted storage tanks
  • 7:32 High-solids coatings
  • 8:52 Abrasion conditions effects on coating system selection
  • 9:48 Flexibility and impact resistance
  • 11:06 Scheduling effects on coating system selection
  • 12:02 UV effects on coating system selection
  • 13:44 Availability of application equipment effect on coating system selection
  • 15:24 Wrap up

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CTSP Episode 135 - Cost of Coatings (Pt. 5) - Per Gallon Price vs. Applied Cost

The one about math

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their discussion on cost considerations for coatings projects. They discuss the differences between applied cost and price per gallon.

  • 0:00 – Murdoch and the Room
  • 1:35 – Alexa plays the podcast
  • 3:15 – Coverage of coatings
  • 4:11 – Per gallon cost
  • 5:05 – Nail polish versus acrylic paint cost
  • 7:10 – Solids by volume effects on coverage
  • 7:50 – Mil/feet2 per gallon
  • 9:00 – Standard coverage considerations
  • 10:45 – Per gallon price versus coverage cost
  • 12:30 – Coating thickness effect on coverage cost
  • 13: 20 – Review of coverage formula
  • 15:05 – Surface profile effects on coverage
  • 17:26 – Wrap up

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CTSP Episode 134 - Cost of Coatings (Pt. 4) - Immersion Grade Linings

The one about not being over

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their exploration in the costs of coatings projects. This week the duo explores immersion grade linings and the factors that affect their value. They explore everything from coal tar epoxies to 100% solids polyurethane linings.

  • 0:00 – Intro – Murdoch and the Helicopter
  • 1:15 – Cost of Coatings – Immersion Linings
  • 2:30 – NACE Paper 10673 – Expected Service Life and Cost Considerations for Maintenance and New
  • 3:51 – Coal Tar Epoxy and High-Solids Epoxy Linings
  • 5:00 – Think film versus thin film linings
  • 6:20 – AWWA D210 Inside systems
  • 8:00 – 100% solids linings (epoxies, novolacs, and polyurethanes)
  • 9:17 – Commodity cycle effects on the service life of the lining
  • 10:36 – Applied cost versus per gallon cost of 100% solids linings
  • 11:34 – Vinyl ester and polyester linings
  • 12:50 – Factors that affect the service life of linings
  • 13:25 – Wrap up

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CTSP Episode 119 - NACE & SSPC Merger Update

The one about Bob and Bill

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis are joined by the Executive Director of NACE Bob Chalker and the Executive Director of SSPC Bill Worms to discuss the ongoing merger talks between NACE and SSPC. Listen as the two give a timely update and cover topics from board composition to standards. Recorded live in front of a studio audience at SSPC Coatings + on 2/6/20.

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CTSP Episode 115 - Inorganic Zincs Pt. 2: The Carbozinc 11 Series

The one about running on both legs

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis continue their coverage of Inorganic Zinc and dive into the Carbozinc 11 series, specifically Carbozinc 11; Carbozinc 11 FC; and Carbozinc 11 HS. This is the second in the series of Zinc related topics. In this episode, they cover the performance properties and case histories of the Carbozinc 11 series of products. Originally published 3/5/18.

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CTSP Episode 113 - SFRM Part 2

The one about specific materials

Jack Walker and Paul Atzemis have Sean Younger in the studio for Part 2 of the discussion of Carboline's SFRM materials, Southwest Type 5 and Type 7 lines. They expand on the difference between gypsum and Portland cement-based materials and when and where to use them. Original airdate 3/26/18.

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