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Test Your Knowledge Series – Coatings/Coating Application/Holiday/Pinhole Detection
Introduction/Background When applying a coating system to structures such as tanks and pipelines, the primary goal is to apply a continuous film to help prevent corrosion and…
Evaluating Material Loss of Steel Under Protective Coatings in Marine Environments
Over the past 20 years, the U.S. Navy has widely implemented the use of advanced ultra-high-solids (UHS) coatings for the protection of ship tanks and voids to…
Preventing Crevice Corrosion in New and Existing Steel Structures
Steel structures are often fabricated by bolting (or riveting) structural components together. Bolted joints result in multiple crevices between the bolted members and fasteners. These crevices are…
Test Your Knowledge Series – Calculating and Measuring Wet Film Thickness
Introduction/Background Wet film thickness (WFT) is the measured thickness of any applied wet paint that is liquid-based. The WFT is measured to assure that the correct amount…
KTA University “Test Your Knowledge” Series – Surface Profile Measurement
Introduction/Background Surface profile is defined as a measurement of the maximum peak-to-valley depth created by abrasive impingement against a surface during abrasive blast cleaning operations, or by…
KTA University “Test Your Knowledge” Series – Surface Preparation
Surface Soluble Salt Detection and Analysis Introduction/Background Chemical contaminants on a surface can include chlorides, ferrous ions, sulfates, and nitrates, among other types of soluble salts. Chloride…
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KTA University is a free resource developed by experts at KTA to provide comprehensive information about the coatings industry. It offers updates on standards, new technology, best practices, and more, making it an essential tool for professionals seeking to stay informed and improve their knowledge in the field. Through articles written by industry leaders, KTA University ensures that users have access to the latest developments and expert insights.