Spring 2002 • Volume 4, Issue 1 The Newletter for NACE Coating Inspectors and Students

CIP Steps Up To The Challenge—CORROSION/2002

continued on page 4—“CIP CORROSION/2002”

INSIDECIP Steps up to the Challenge—CORROSION/2002 .................................... page 1

Back to Basics ........................................ page 2

Grades on Web ....................................... page 2

Elcometer IntroducesNew Instrument ..................................... page 3

DeFelsko AnnouncesNew Adhesion Tester .............................. page 3

Picture This ............................................ page 3

CIP...Covering the World ......................... page 4

SSPC-VIS 2 ............................................. page 5

Coatings Resources ........................... pages 7-9

CORROSION/2003 .................................. page 10

CIP Course Schedule ............................ page 11

2002-2003 TentativeCIP Schedule ........................................ page 12

For the past 20 years the NACE Coating Inspec-tor Program has provided unparalleled educa-tion and training for coating inspectors throughout the world. Since its inception in 1982, NACECIP has been offered in more than 20 countries,more then 8,000 students have participated inthe program, and more than 2,000 students havecompleted the program and achieved NACE CIPcertification. NACE CIP has truly earned its repu-tation as the most thorough and complete train-ing available for coating inspectors, and contin-ues to be the most widely recognized certifica-tion for Coating Inspectors globally!

Achievements like these do not come easily.In an industry where technology is rapidly chang-ing, CIP continually faces the challenge of offer-ing the latest industry trends and most advancedtechnology available to our students. At CORRO-SION/2002 CIP again stepped up to the challengeand not only delivered innovated changes to meetthese demands but provided attendees with thelatest most advanced technology in inspectionmethods and equipment.

to educate the attendees on the most recent in-dustry changes and updates, there comes a timewhen such changes require the course itself toundergo a major revision so as to maintain itslevel of quality and integrity. That time is now.

Revisions to Session I will include informa-tion which, until now, has only been availableto the students through the instructors use ofaddendums to the current manual in the formof “handouts” or the instructors sharing theseupdates through class discussion. The newlyrevised Session I will be available starting inSeptember 2002.

NACE continues to be dedicated to activelymaintaining the quality of the CIP courses by keep-ing up-to-date with current industry standards andpractices. This is just one of the facets that weare diligently, and consistently, working toward;offering the highest quality learning experiencefor our students.

A New In-House Training Option —CIP Bridge Inspection Course

CORROSION/2002 saw the approval and in-ception of an exciting and innovative option withinthe Coating Inspector Program. Over the pastfew years NACE CIP has seen an increasing needwithin the bridge industry for a Basic Bridge Coat-ing Inspector Course for companies within thatindustry. Therefore it was unanimously decidedto immediately begin work on designing a Ses-sion I course that is a modification of the existingSession I course but will be directed toward theBridge Coating Inspector.

When Technology ChangesCIP Session I UndergoingMajor Revisions!

At CORROSION/2002, the CIPCommittee unanimously approvedCIP Session I to undergo a majorrevision and work was to begin im-mediately. Therefore, CIP Session Iis currently undergoing revisions toreflect the rapidly changing technol-ogy in the coatings industry. Whilethe course is constantly being revised

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Grades on the Web!

Back to BasicsAdhesion Testing: ASTM D3359Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesionby Tape Test Method A: the X-cutby Filip A. Vanhaeren

As coating inspectors, we have all usedthis particular standard many times.Or should we say “misused” this stan-

dard many times. One would be more cor-rect in stating that one has used the evalua-tion criteria, stated in this stardard testmethod, on something that looked like anX-cut test.

Standards are written for a purpose. Us-ing a standard means you conduct your testaccording to all the guidelines in all the para-graphs from the first page to the last of thestandard. Even the referenced documentsneed consideration. Since people hardly evertake the time to actually read the standardcompletely, the referenced documents areoften forgotten all together.

But it is very important to correctly use astandard when it comes to the reproductionand repeatability of test results.

It is also important to have clear and eas-ily understood standards. Words in standardsare often open for interpretation. The lessroom for interpretation, the better the stan-dard.

Let’s focus on the in the field adhesion testby way of X-cut. Be sure to have a clean andsmooth surface. Making two 4 cm long inci-sions intersecting each other in the middlewith the smallest angle being 30° to 45°, asshown in the picture below, seems easierthan it actually is. A thin razor sharp knife isindispensable to minimize the shear stressesat the coating to substrate interface. Car keys,

coins, chisels . . .should not be considered.Dull putty knife? No, wrong standard.

Most people make the cuts manually with-out the use of a template which sometimesworks, but more often results in a bad at-tempt at calligraphy rather than a standardadhesion test.

When it comes to tape, all kinds of tapeare used but rarely the correct one. The tapeis often smoothed with the fingernail but arubber eraser on the end of a pencil shouldbe used. Pulling off the tape correctly afterusing the prescribed period gives you the testresult.

But now for the hard part, the evaluationaccording to the scale described in the stan-dard:• “5A : no removal or peeling”; no problem

there, I suppose.• “4A : Trace peeling or removal along inci-

sions”; leaves room for discussion, e.g.,what’s a trace?

• “3A : Jagged removal along incisions upto 1.6 mm on either side”; where does 4Aend and 3A start?

• “2A : Jagged removal along incisions upto 3.2 mm on either side”; should be clear.

• “1A : Removal from most of the area ofthe X under the tape”; should be clear.

• “0A : Removal beyond the area of the X”;no problem there.Strangely enough in practice, the most

often acquired test results, 4A and 3A, arethe most “blurry.” ■

For this occasion 1.9 mm tape was used instead of 2.54 mm and stuck on mm-paper. Each big square represents 10x10 mm.

As a recent participant in a CIP course,you may already know that you can look upyour grades on the NACE Web site. To makeyour grades available to you on the Internet,we must have your student ID and your pass-word number. You must fill in both num-bers on the Scantron form provided at thetime of your final examination. Your pass-word number must be exactly four digits.You must also provide this information whenaccessing your grades. If you do not pro-vide both your student ID and passwordnumber, you will not be able to access yourgrades on the Internet.

To access your grades at NACE Online, typethe following address exactly as follows:http://nace.org/NACE/Content/education/StudentGrades.asp or visit the NACE Onlineat www.nace.org and click on Education/Certification then click on Student Grades inthe left hand navigation bar.

Your grade letter will still be mailed to theaddress we have on file for you within twoweeks after the last day of the course youhave attended. You can still check the statusof your grade letter at http://nace.org/NACE/Content/education/GradeStatus.asp.

We regret that grades can not be given overthe phone, by fax or email, but we are pleasedto offer you this on-line option. ■

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ElcometerInstruments Ltd.Introduces NewInstrument

Elcometer Instruments Ltd., has intro-duced a new palm-sized, coating thick-ness gauge to its extensive range of

products for testing coatings.The Elcometer 456 utilizes the well-known

measurement techniques of electromagneticinduction and eddy current to measure a widevariety of coatings on either ferrous or non-ferrous metal substrates. All the 456 gaugehave the new multiple calibration adjustmentmethods for smooth substrates, rough sub-strates, and unusual metal (special) sub-strates for optimummeasurement accuracy.

The Elcometer 456 in-corporates a full graph-ics display offeringmenu-driven operationwhich is flexible andprovides user guidanceon the display.

The 456 uses intelligent probes so thegauge can host a wide range of gauge op-tions and scale ranges for ferrous (F), non-ferrous (NF) and dual FNF operations areavailable.

The reading speed of the 456 is >60 read-ings per minute.

The Elcometer 456 is available as eitherintegral or separate probe versions and theseparate probe gauges have a new probe for-mat, the Plug IN Integral Probe (PINIPTM),as an option. The PINIPTM converts the sepa-rate probe gauge to single-handed, integralprobe operation for large area surveys.

The 456 is available with Basic, Standardand Top feature options and provides memoryfor 40,000 readings in up to 999 batches,upper and lower limits and flexible data col-lection modes, each batch having separatecalibration adjustments.

Contact Elcometer Sales or visit their website at: www.elcometer.com ■

DeFelsko Corporation Announces the NewPosiTest™ Pull-Off Adhesion Tester

DeFelsko Corporation has introduced a new PosiTest Pull-Off Adhesion Tester. With the PosiTest Pull-Off Adhesion Tester, coating inspectors can now measure adhesion of coatings on metal,concrete and other substrates easily and effectively.

The PosiTest Pull-Off Adhesion Tester uses a unique self-alignment system that enables anevenly distributed pull-off force on both smooth and uneven coating surfaces. Since it is por-table and hand-operated,the PosiTest Adhesion Testermay be used in both the laband on-site. In addition, theinexpensive, single-use testdollies supplied with thePosiTest Adhesion Tester donot require heating, clean-ing or brushing for re-use.

Four models are avail-able, including the PosiTestAT-M, for coating adhesionstrengths up to 21 MPa(3100 PSI) on metals. ThePosiTest AT-C measures up to 3.5 MPa (500 PSI) and is especially suited for coatings onconcrete and other masonry substrates. The PosiTest AT-P is ideal for finishes on plastic, woodand metal, measuring adhesion strengths up to 7 MPa (1000 PSI). The fourth model, thePosiTest AT-CM, is a combination of models AT-C and AT-M, and is able to measure coatingadhesion on both concrete and metal.

The PosiTest Pull-Off Adhesion Tester comes with a Calibration Certificate showing trace-ability to NIST, and it conforms to national and international test standards including ASTMD4541 and ISO 4624.

For more information: DeFelsko Corporation, P.O. Box 676, 802 Proctor Avenue, Ogdensburg,NY 13669-0676; Tel:1-800-448-3835 (USA & Canada) or 315-393-4450; Fax: 315-393-8471;E-mail: techsale@defelsko.com; Web site: www.defelsko.com ■

PictureThis!!We’re looking for pictures! As we all know CIP is truly a unique experience, not only is

it a great learning experience, but you develop life long friendships. We want pictures thatcapture the “real” spirit of CIP. Chosen pictures will be place on the Web for our InspectThis!Caption Contest. Check out the www.nace.org for the current picture and send your cap-tion to InspectThis@mail.nace.org. We will put a collage together in our fall issue of all theCaption Contest winners.

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NACE CIPCovering the World

continued from page 1—“CIP CORROSION/2002”

Photos courtesy of TISL (Trinidad) and X Per X (Canada).

These modifications will reflect coating in-spection information pertinent to the bridgeand transportation industry. Attendees will re-ceive the same fundamental information cur-rently contained in Session I but will see textcontent, methodologies, surface preparation,coatings, case studies, and photographs at-tuned to their needs. Since the attendee willreceive the same fundamental informationcontained in the CIP Session I Course, he/shewill receive the same recognition for success-ful completion of this course as one would re-ceive for successful completion of the regularCIP Session I course. Additionally the student willbe able to proceed on to the other course re-quirements leading to NACE CIP Certification.

The Bridge Basic Coating Inspector Coursewill offer as additional learning experiencesnecessary for those involved with bridges, lec-tures and photographs emphasizing surfacepreparation for concrete, concrete coatings,and metalizing. Additionally, soluble salts willbe presented as to detection and recordingmethods along with hands on experience. TheCourse will offer attendees classroom experi-ence working with and understanding writtenspecifications currently being used on bridgesranging from new construction to discussingthe complex specifications being utilized inmaintenance and abatement projects.

This course is intended for use as an in-housetraining course and will be available for compa-nies associated with the bridge industry, whichwill include but not be limited to Departments ofTransportation, Transportation Authorities andCoating Contractors utilizing NACE Inspectors fortheir own quality control work on existing andnew bridges. This course will be available Sep-tember 2002. Should you or your company re-quire further information regarding this course,please contact InspectThis@mail.nace.org, orlaura.bartlett@mail.nace.org.

Panel Discussion Focuses On State-of-the-Art Inspection Methods &Equipment

In case you missed it, the CIP Committee spon-sored a Panel Discussion at CORROSION/2002in Denver. The purpose of the discussion was toupdate the audience on several topics pertinentto State-of-the-Art inspection methods and equip-ment. Each panelist offered a short talk on theirtopic based on their particular field of expertise.Cathey Perkins of Protherm Services Group, LLC.,spoke on behalf of coating contractors and of-fered some very good points as to how contractsand NACE coating inspectors can work hand inhand to not only compliment each others workbut to also provide a better coating job for the

owner. Jon Steel of Madewell Coatings offeredinsight on the new equipment now available forconducting Pull Off Adhesion Tests, meeting ASTMStandards, for coatings applied over concrete.Jerry Colahan of CHLOR*RID discussed solublesalts and the now available detection methods thatcan be utilized by the coating inspector in thefield. Rob Roy of CCC&I offered information onthe new advancements in marine coating inspec-tion procedures and Joe Walker of Elcometer hadsome very good points to make concerning someof the new electronic equipment now availableto the coating inspector to make his/her job notonly accurate but also easier at the same time.The Panel then fielded very good, and sometimestough, questions pertinent to each speaker’s topicfrom the audience.

If you would like to attain further informationfrom any of the panelists, please direct your in-quiry to InspectThis@mail.nace.org, statingwhich topic you are interested in and InspectThis!will request the information from the panelist andforward it to you. The CIP Committee will offerthe same Panel Discussion format at CORROSION/2003, with different speakers of course. Pleasetry to attend as you will learn more about newinnovations in the field of coating inspections.

Raymond C. Stone, CIP SymposiumChairman 2002/2003, CIP Vice Chairman

Through onsite courses and our new licensing agreements NACE CIP certification is being made readilyavailable to more people than ever. NACE is working fast and furious to meet the ever increasing demand forthis world renowned certification.

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SSPC-VIS 2Standard Method of Evaluating Degree of Rusting On Painted Steel SurfacesBy Malcolm McNeil—NACE CIP Instructor

SSPC-VIS 2 is a standard prepared by ajoint task group of members of ASTMSubcom-mittee DO1.46 and SSPC C.2

and reviewed and approved by the SSPC C.2Group Committee on Surface Preparation. Thestandard consists of text, color photographs,and black and white images. As with SSPC-VIS1 and SSPC-VIS 3, in the event of a dispute, thewritten definitions prevail.

This standard provides a method to quan-tify the degree of rusting on painted steel sur-faces. The reference color photographs andcorresponding black and white images, whichdepict the percentage of rusting given in thewritten specification, form part of the standard.The standard quantifies the degree of rustingon painted steel surfaces with a zero to tenscale based on the percentage of visible rustpresent on the surface. Visible rust includesrust blisters and undercutting of the coating.The distribution of the rust is classified as spotrust, general rust, or pinpoint rust.

Standard reference photographs depict theappearance of painted steel surfaces with theappropriate percentage of rusting for variousdistributions of the rust. The rusting depictedin the photographs is not accompanied by blis-tering, but the photographs show staining as-sociated with the rust. Black and white im-ages highlight only those areas that are rusted.

Other standards referenced in SSPC-VIS 2are SSPC-VIS 1, SSPC-VIS 3, SSPC-VIS 4/NACENo.7, ASTM ñD-610, and ISO 4628-3. Thesestandards are referenced in the Notes only andare not requirements of SSPC-VIS 2.

Definitions of the distribution of the rust are:SPOT RUSTING occurs when the bulk of therusting is concentrated in a few localized ar-eas of the painted surface. The reference pho-tographs depicting this type of rusting are la-beled 9-S through 1-S. GENERAL RUSTINGoccurs when various size rust spots are ran-domly distributed across the surface. The ref-erence photographs depicting this type of rust-ing are labeled 9-G through 1-G. PINPOINTRUSTING occurs when the rust is distributedacross the surface as very small individualspecks of rust. The reference photographs

depicting this type of rusting are labeled 9-Pthrough 1-P.

OTHER RUSTING means an actual rustingsurface may be a hybrid combination of thetypes of rust distribution depicted in the refer-ence photographs. In this case, combinationsof the photographs and rust grades may beneeded to classify the surface.

Conditions depicted by the standard aretwenty seven color photographs of paintedsurfaces and the corresponding black andwhite rust images illustrating the maximumpercentage of rusting allowed for each rustgrade from rust grade 9 to rust grade 1 forthree different rust distributions. Each colorphotograph and black and white image is la-beled with the corresponding numerical rustgrade followed by a letter indicating the typeof rust distribution. The percentage of visiblerust is also shown with each reference photo-graph. No photographs are used to depict rustgrade 10 (less than 0.01 percent rust) or todepict rust grade 0 (over 50 percent rust).

The recommended procedure for using thestandard is to select the area which is to beevaluated, determine the rust distribution, de-termine the rust percentage, and determine therust grade. Rust blisters and rust undercut-ting must be considered as well. Other con-siderations include rust staining, accumulateddirt or other material, and the color of the fin-ish coat of paint. The final report should ex-

plain the area or item evaluated, the type ortypes of rust distribution, the presence of rustblisters (if applicable) and the rust grade. Thestandard explains all of the above in detail andcontains a table titled “Scale and Descriptionof Rust Grades” which defines each rust gradefrom 10 to 0.

The Coatings Inspector must study this stan-dard and become familiar with every detail ifhe or she finds this standard in the specifica-tions on any given project. Some examples ofwhen an inspector might be called upon to usethis standard are:• Pre-inspection of shop primed steel that has

been stored unprotected on a job site longenough for corrosion to be occurring. Thespecification may call for the steel to bereblasted and primed if a minimum percent-age of the surface is rusted, rather than spotblasting and spot priming before applica-tion of the subsequent coats. VIS 2 couldbe a valuable aid to the inspector in deter-mining conformance with the specificationin this case.

• Dry Docking Inspection Report — The drydocking report is designed to provide thefull record of performance of the coatingsystems used on marine vessels. An accu-rate assessment of the percentage of rust ona vessel is extremely important for planningfuture maintenance work. VIS 2 would bevery helpful to an inspector who is assigned

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Our last drawing winner was Nick Salesky of Hempel Coatings (USA), Inc. in Tacoma, Wash-ington. Nick has attended both Sessions I and II. Nick or his designee may now register for acourse of his choice, with his registration fee being waived by NACE. Nick’s reaction: “Awe-some! I’ve never won anything before.”

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the task of preparing the dry docking re-port. VIS 2 may be helpful in estimating thepercentage of weed and shell on a vessel aswell, though it is not intended for thatpurpose.

• Maintenance Painting Project — The inspec-tor on a maintenance painting project mayuse VIS 2 to help determine the percentageof rust on various surfaces. The specifica-tions on maintenance painting projects maycall for complete removal of the existingcoatings if a specified percentage of the sur-face is rusted. If less than the specified per-centage is rusted, old coatings may be lefton the substrate and prepared andtopcoated. VIS 2 would provide a structuredmethod for doing this evaluation.

• Plant Survey — VIS 2 is often used whenconducting a plant survey to classify the vari-ous areas being considered for maintenancework. It is a valuable tool for the coatinginspector who may be called upon to do thistype of work.In summary, SSPC-VIS 2 is another tool that

an inspector could use in conjunction with allthe other tools in the inspection kit These pho-tographic standards replace the old artistís im-pression in SSPC-VIS 2, as well as in ASTM-D-610, and are a great improvement. As is thecase more often than not, an inspector’s eyesare the most valuable tools he or she has. VIS2 aids in the visual inspection of steel surfacesand can be a valuable asset to the inspectoron many projects.

SSPC-VIS 2 may be purchased by callingNACE International Membership Services. Theitem number and price are as follows:Item No. 22017, Price: $165 list; $124 NACEmember.

RememberThis!• You can search for a coating inspector by name or location at: http://www.nace.org

Then click on the Coating Inspector Logo. It’s that simple!

• Please be certain that you keep your address, telephone, fax numbers, and e-mailcurrent by notifying NACE when you have a change. You can fax NACE at +1-281-228-6329, or e-mail msd@mail.nace.org

• You may obtain a replacement card for $10 by requesting one from the Member-ship Services Department at NACE International. You may fax your request withpayment information to 1-281-228-6329, or e-mail: msd@mail.nace.org. Pleaseprovide your name, current address, and CIP recognition number, and paymentinformation in order to receive the replacement card.

• Names of persons actively holding CIP recognition will be posted in/on the NACEprint/electronic directories that are provided for public use in locating and verify-ing NACE certification or recognition status. If you do not wish your name to beposted in the directories in print or on NACE’s web site, please notify us by e-mailor fax at the followingaddresses: E-mail: cip@mail. nace.org or Fax PaulaMcCordic at +1-281-228-6314

We would like to hearfrom you. Please sendany comments or articlesto InspectThis@mail.nace.org or call281/228-6268.

MissedThis!Filip Vanhaeren, an inspector from Klemskerke-De Haan, Belgium, wrote to say: In the CIP InspectThis newslet-

ter [Xmas Quiz] . . . I think you guys made a mistake. In our hemisphere, 1 Mpa still equals about 145 psi; and1 psi is equal to 6894.7 Pa. You stated that 1 Pa equaled 6895 psi, which obviously is not correct.

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COATINGS RESOURCES

NACE STANDARDSPertaining to the Coatings and

Linings IndustryNACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5, White Metal Blast CleaningItem #21065

NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10, Near-White Metal BlastCleaning, Item #21066

NACE No. 3/SSPC-SP 6, Commercial Blast Cleaning, Item#21067

NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7, Brush-Off Blast Cleaning, Item#21068

NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12, Surface Preparation of Steel andOther Hard Materials by High- and Ultrahigh-PressureWater Jetting Prior to Recoating, Item #21076

NACE No. 6/SSPC-SP 13, Surface Preparation ofConcrete, Item #21082

NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14, Industrial Blast Cleaning,Item #21088

NACE Standard RP0274-98, High-Voltage ElectricalInspection of Pipeline Coatings Prior to Installation, Item#21010

NACE Standard RP0375-99, Wax Coating Systems forUnderground Piping Systems, Item #21013

NACE Standard RP0176-94, Corrosion Control of SteelFixed Offshore Platforms Associated with PetroleumProduction, Item #21018

NACE Standard RP0178-95, Fabrication Details, SurfaceFinish Requirements, and Proper Design Considerationsfor Tanks and Vessels to Be Lined for Immersion Service,Item #21022

NACE Standard RP0181-94, Liquid-Applied InternalProtective Coatings for Oilfield Production Equipment,Item #21025

NACE Standard RP0281-98, Method for ConductingCoating (Paint) Panel Evaluation Testing in AtmosphericExposures, Item #21026

NACE Standard RP0185-96, Extruded Polyolefin ResinCoating Systems with Soft Adhesives for Underground orSubmerged Pipe, Item #21029

NACE Standard RP0386-97, Application of a CoatingSystem to Interior Surfaces of Covered Hopper Rail Cars inPlastic, Food, and Chemical Service, Item #21033

NACE Standard RP0287-95, Field Measurement ofSurface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel SurfacesUsing a Replica Tape, Item #21035

NACE Standard RP0188-99, Discontinuity (Holiday)Testing of New Protective Coatings on ConductiveSubstrates, Item #21038

NACE Standard RP0288-94, Inspection of Linings onSteel and Concrete, Item #21039

NACE Standard RP0190-95, External Protective Coatingsfor Joints, Fittings, and Valves on Metallic Underground orSubmerged Pipelines and Piping Systems, Item #21042

NACE Standard RP0490-2001, Holiday Detection ofFusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline Coatings of 250 to760 µm (10 to 30 mils), Item #21045

NACE Standard RP0191-96, The Application of InternalPlastic Coatings for Oilfield Tubular Goods and Accesso-ries, Item #21048

NACE Standard RP0291-96, Care, Handling, andInstallation of Internal Plastic Coatings for OilfieldTubular Goods and Accessories, Item #21049

NACE Standard RP0591-96, Coatings for ConcreteSurfaces in Non-Immersion and Atmospheric Service, Item#21052

NACE Standard RP0592-2001, Application of a CoatingSystem to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail TankCars in Concentrated (90 to 98%) Sulfuric Acid Service,Item #21057

NACE Standard RP0692-97, Application of a CoatingSystem to Exterior Surfaces of Steel Rail Cars,Item #21058

NACE Standard RP0892-2001, Coatings and Linings overConcrete for Chemical Immersion and Containment Service,Item #21060

NACE Standard RP0394-94, Application, Performance,and Quality Control of Plant-Applied, Fusion-BondedEpoxy External Pipe Coating, Item #21064

NACE Standard RP0295-95, Application of a CoatingSystem to Interior Surfaces of New and Used Rail TankCars, Item #21070

NACE Standard RP0395-99, Fusion-Bonded EpoxyCoating of Steel Reinforcing Bars, Item #21071

NACE Standard RP0495-95, Guidelines for QualifyingPersonnel as Abrasive Blasters and Coating and LiningApplicators in the Rail Industries, Item #21072

NACE Standard RP0297-97, Maintenance Painting ofElectrical Substation Apparatus Including Flow Coating ofTransformer Radiators, Item #21081

NACE Standard RP0198-98, The Control of CorrosionUnder Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials—ASystems Approach, Item #21084

NACE Standard RP0298-98, Sheet Rubber Linings forAbrasion and Corrosion Service, Item #21085

NACE Standard RP0398-98, Recommendations forTraining and Qualifying Personnel as Railcar Coating andLining Inspectors, Item #21086

NACE Standard RP0399-99, Plant-Applied, External CoalTar Enamel Pipe Coating Systems: Application, Perfor-mance, and Quality Control, Item #21089

NACE Standard TM0174-96, Laboratory Methods for theEvaluation of Protective Coatings and Lining Materials inImmersion Service, Item #21206

NACE Standard TM0183-2000, Evaluation of InternalPlastic Coatings for Corrosion Control of Tubular Goods inan Aqueous Flowing Environment, Item #21213

NACE Standard TM0184-94, Accelerated Test Proceduresfor Screening Atmospheric Surface Coating Systems forOffshore Platforms and Equipment, Item #21214

NACE Standard TM0384-94, Holiday Detection ofInternal Tubular Coatings of Less than 250 µm (10 mils)Dry Film Thickness, Item #21216

NACE Standard TM0185-2000, Evaluation of InternalPlastic Coatings for Corrosion Control of Tubular Goods byAutoclave Testing, Item #21217

NACE Standard TM0186-94, Holiday Detection ofInternal Tubular Coatings of 250 to 760 µm (10 to 30mils) Dry Film Thickness, Item #21218

NACE Standard MR0274-95, Material Requirements forPolyolefin Cold-Applied Tapes for Underground SubmergedPipeline Coatings, Item #21301

NACE VIS 7/SSPC VIS 4, Guide and Visual ReferencePhotographs for Steel Cleaned by WaterJetting,Item #22016

NACE VIS 9/SSPC VIS 5, Guide and Reference Photo-graphs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Wet Abrasive BlastCleaning, Item #22018

NACE TECHNICAL COMMITTEEREPORTS

Pertaining to the Coatings andLinings Industry

NACE Publication 6A287, Electroless Nickel Coatings(1997 Edition), Item #24089

NACE Publication 6A192/SSPC-TR 3, Dehumidifica-tion and Temperature Control During Surface Prepara-tion, Application, and Curing for Coatings/Linings ofSteel Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Spaces (2000Edition), Item #24083

NACE Publication 6A194, Surface PreparationOverview for Electroless Nickel Coatings, Item #24175

NACE Publication 6A294, Quality Evaluation ofElectroless Nickel Coatings, Item #24176

NACE Publication 6A195, Introduction to Thick-FilmPolyurethanes, Item #24186

NACE Publication 6A198, Introduction to Thick-FilmPolyurethanes, Polyureas, and Blends, Item #24197

NACE Publication 6A100, Coatings Used in Conjunc-tion with Cathodic Protection, Item #24207

NACE Publication 6G194/SSPC-SP-TR 1, ThermalPrecleaning, Item #24183

NACE Publication 6G197/SSPC-TU 2, Design,Installation, and Maintenance of Coating Systems forConcrete Used in Secondary Containment, Item #24193

NACE Publication 6G198/SSPC-TR 2, Wet AbrasiveBlast Cleaning, Item #24199

NACE Publication 6H188, Coatings over Nonabrasive-Cleaned Steel Surfaces (1996 Edition), Item #24129

NACE Publication 6H192, Conversion Coatings: AState-of-the-Art Report, Item #24131

NACE Publication 6H194, Combatting AdhesionProblems When Applying New onto Existing Finish Coatsof Paint, Item #24180

NACE Publication 10D199, Coatings for the Repair andRehabilitation of the External Coatings of Buried SteelPipelines, Item #24201

NACE Publication 80200/SSPC-TR 4, Preparation ofProtective Coating Specifications for AtmosphericService, Item #24209

The following is a partial listing of coatings-related resources available through NACE—for a full listing, see our Products Guide. To order any of thefollowing items or to request a Products Guide, contact NACE Membership Services at 281/228-6223 or visit NACE online at www.nace.org.

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SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY GROUP (STG) 02PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS-ATMOSPHERICScope: Determine uses, application, and performance ofcoatings for atmospheric service. Atmospheric servicedenotes industrial and commercial equipment, architec-tural structures, and bridges.

TG 144COATINGS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICEAssignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report for use ofprotective coatings in high-temperature service.

TECHNOLOGY EXCHANGE GROUP (TEG) 145XADVANCES AND NOVEL APPLICATIONS OF RUSTPREVENTIVES AND VAPOR CORROSION INHIBITORS FORINTERIM (TEMPORARY) CORROSION PROTECTIONAssignment: To conduct a symposium based on the recentlyrevised NACE Standard RP0487.

TG 148COATINGS AND METHODS OF PROTECTION FORTHREADED FASTENERS USED WITH NEW STRUCTURALSTEEL, PIPING, AND EQUIPMENTAssignment: To develop a state-of-the-art report on effectivecoatings and methods for corrosion control of theseconnections.

TEG 229XCORROSION ASSOCIATED WITH FRETTING BETWEENPIPING AND PIPE SUPPORTSAssignment: Determining extent of and mitigation ofcorrosion damage associated with coating failures and/orpipe wall thickness reduction due to abrasion from relativemovement between pipe and pipe supports.

TG 260STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR OFFSHORE PLATFORMMAINTENANCE COATINGS (NONIMMERSION)Assignment: To write test methods that utilize effective andeconomical hardware and test specimens. Test methods willinclude (1) prohesion/UV exposure, (2) salt contaminationresistance, (3) edge retention, (4) thermal cycling resistance,(5) wet adhesion, (6) wormhole wettability, (7) impactresistance, (8) abrasion resistance. They cover the coatingsystems for offshore platform structural steel-splash zone,anti-skid, above the water areas.

TG 261STANDARD ON RUST PREVENTIVES AND VAPORCORROSION INHIBITORS FOR INTERIM (TEMPORARY)CORROSION PROTECTIONAssignment: To write a standard on rust preventives andvapor corrosion inhibitors for interim (temporary)corrosion protection.

STG 03PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS—IMMERSION/BURIEDScope: Determine effectiveness, performance criteria, andquality needs of immersion coatings and lining materialsused in immersion service.

TG 030COATING CONDUCTANCEAssignment: To update and revise NACE TechnicalCommittee Report 1D157, “Methods for Measuring LeakageConductance of Coating on Buried or SubmergedPipelines,” into a NACE standard test method.

TG 031REVISION OF NACE STANDARD RP0394-94, “APPLICATION,PERFORMANCE, AND QUALITY CONTROL OF PLANT-APPLIED, FUSION-BONDED EPOXY EXTERNAL PIPECOATING”Assignment: To update and revise NACE Standard RP0394-94, “Application, Performance, and Quality Control ofPlant-Applied, Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External PipeCoating.”

TG 032TEST METHODS FOR UNDERGROUND COATINGSAssignment: To develop a comprehensive listing ofinternational standards including test methods as well asindividual test methods for underground coatings.

TEG 033XPIPELINE REHABILITATION COATINGSAssignment: To discuss the technologies of undergroundpipeline coatings used for pipeline rehabilitation.

TG 034GOUGE TEST FOR EXTERNAL PIPELINE COATINGSAssignment: To write a test method and criteria forevaluation of gouge resistance of a particular coating.

TG 035MANUAL FOR INSPECTION OF PROTECTIVE PIPELINECOATINGS APPLIED OVER THE DITCH AND YARDAssignment: To develop a manual on inspection ofprotective pipeline coatings applied over the ditch and yard.

TG 037THERMOPLASTIC LINERS FOR OILFIELD PIPELINESAssignment: Write a recommended practice for thermo-plastic liners.

TG 136RUBBER LININGSAssignment: To review and revise as necessary NACEStandard RP0298-98, “Sheet Rubber Linings for Abrasionand Corrosion Service.”

TG 138THICK-FILM POLYURETHANES, POLYUREAS, AND BLENDSAssignment: To develop a state-of-the-art report for the useof polysulfide coatings.

TG 139POLYUREA TECHNOLOGYAssignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report onpolyurea technology.

TG 222MEASUREMENT OF COATING ADHESION TO CONCRETEAssignment: Write a standard to measure coating adhesionto concrete.

COATINGS RESOURCESNACE TECHNICAL COMMITTEES

Pertaining to the Coatings and Linings Industry

The following is a list of NACE Technical Committees that deal specifically with the protectivecoatings and linings industry. If you are a member of NACE, you may participate in TechnicalCommittee Activities.

• Specific Technology Groups (STGs) are groups of technical committees organized under a spe-cific scope of activity. They either sponsor or administer a number of Task Groups (TGs) andTechnology Exchange Groups (TEGs).

• Task Groups (TGs) are small committees formed by one or more STGs to produce specificdocuments as assigned. The work of each TG generally culminates in a technical committeepublication.

• Technology Exchange Groups (TEGs) are committees that are formed by STGs to conduct sym-posium and/or technical information exchanges (TIEs). TEGs do not generate technical com-mittee publications.

If you are a NACE member, you may participate in any STG or TEG. You may also participate in aTG with the permission of that TG’s Chairman.

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TG 240CORROSION MITIGATION IN THE PETROLEUM REFININGINDUSTRY VIA PROTECTIVE COATINGSAssignment: Write a technical committee report to provideinformation on where coatings are used in the refiningindustry, and which ones are used. It will capture thecommon areas of in-process corrosion and whichimmersion-type coatings may be used.

TG 247LIQUID COATINGS FOR EXTERNAL REPAIR,REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTS ON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practice forminimum specifications for liquid coatings and theirapplication, inspection, and testing for use in the field.

TG 248HEAT-SHRINK SLEEVE COATINGS FOR EXTERNAL REPAIR,REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTS ON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practice forminimum specifications for heat-shrink sleeve coatings andtheir application, inspection, and testing for use in the field.

TG 249FUSION-BOND EPOXY COATINGS FOR WELD JOINTS ONPIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practice forminimum specifications for fusion-bond epoxy coatings foruse in field application, field inspection, and testing.

TG 250COAL-TAR ENAMEL COATINGS FOR EXTERNAL REPAIR,REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTS ON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practice forminimum specifications for coal-tar enamel coating and itsexternal application, inspection, and testing for use.

TG 251TAPE COATINGS FOR EXTERNAL REPAIR,REHABILITATIONS, AND WELD JOINTS ON PIPELINESAssignment: To develop a recommended practice forminimum specifications for tape coatings and theirapplication, inspection, and testing for use in the field.

TG 263STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR OFFSHORE BALLASTWATER TANK COATINGSAssignment: To develop a new test standard for offshoreballast water tank coatings. The new test standard willutilize effective and economical hardware and testprocedures. These include (1) free-film water absorption/desorption, (2) wet adhesion, (3) edge retention, (4)flexibility, (5) condensation resistance, (6) thick-filmcracking resistance, (7) cathodic disbondment, and (8)salt-fog resistance. The methods cover coating systems foroffshore ballast water tank coatings for both newconstruction and maintenance purposes.

TG 264STANDARD TEST METHODS FOR OFFSHORE EXTERIORSUBMERGED COATINGSAssignment: To develop a new test standard for offshoreexterior submerged coatings. The new test standard willutilize effective and economical hardware and testprocedures. These include (1) free-film water absorption/desorption, (2) wet adhesion, (3) edge retention, (4)flexibility, (5) cathodic disbondment, (6) impactresistance, and (7) salt-fog resistance. The methods coverthe coating systems for offshore platform submergedcoatings in new construction only.

TG 265REVIEW OF NACE STANDARD RP0185-96, “EXTRUDEDPOLYOLEFIN RESIN COATING SYSTEMS WITH SOFTADHESIVES FOR UNDERGROUND OR SUBMERGED PIPE”Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE StandardRP0185-96, “Extruded Polyolefin Resin Coating Systemswith Soft Adhesives for Underground or Submerged Pipe.”

COATINGS RESOURCESTG 266REVIEW OF NACE STANDARD TM0174-96, “LABORATORYMETHODS FOR THE EVALUATION OF PROTECTIVECOATINGS AND LINING MATERIALS IN IMMERSIONSERVICE”Assignment: Review and revise as necessary NACE StandardTM0174-96, “Laboratory Methods for the Evaluation ofProtective Coatings and Lining Materials in ImmersionService.”

STG 04PROTECTIVE COATINGS AND LININGS-SURFACEPREPARATIONScope: Determine effectiveness, performance criteria, andquality needs of various methods of surface preparation forthe application of coatings and linings.

TEG 064XRAILCAR SURFACE PREPARATIONAssignment: To keep abreast of industry changes andtechniques and report findings annually.

TG 143SURFACE PREPARATION OF TRANSITE, FRP, AND OTHERNONMETALLIC SURFACESAssignment: To write a state-of-the-art report on surfacepreparation of transite, FRP, and other nonmetallic surfacesfor coating application.

STG 80INTERSOCIETY JOINT COATINGS ACTIVITIESScope: Develop standards and reports that are of interest toboth NACE and SSPC.

TG 001SURFACE PREPARATION BY HIGH-PRESSUREWATERJETTINGAssignment: (1) Prepare visual reference photographs andextract for wet abrasive blasting; (2) revise NACE No. 5/SSPC SP-12, “Surface Preparation of Steel and Other HardMaterials by High- and Ultrahigh-Pressure Water JettingPrior to Recoating”; and (3) prepare visual referencephotographs for abrasive blasting.

TG 005COATINGS FOR CONCRETE FLOORSAssignment: To prepare a technical committee report oncoatings for concrete floors.

TG 006REVIEW OF JOINT BLASTING STANDARDS NACE No. 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, 7-WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING,NEAR-WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING, COMMERCIALBLAST CLEANING, AND BRUSH-OFF BLAST CLEANINGAssignment: To review, revise, or reaffirm as necessaryjoint blasting standards NACE No. 1-4/SSPC-SP 5, 10, 6, 7.

TG 007PRECLEANINGAssignment: To revise and update SSPC-SP 1 (“SolventCleaning”) into a joint standard.

TG 008SPECIALTY MEDIA ABRASIVESAssignment: To prepare a technical committee report onthe use of specialty media abrasives for cleaning and/orsurface preparation.

TG 066THE APPLICATION OF SOLVENT-FREE COATING TORAILCARS USING PLURAL-COMPONENT SPRAY EQUIPMENTAssignment: To prepare a state-of-the-art report on theapplication of solvent-free coatings with plural-componentspray equipment.

TG 142SURFACE PREPARATION OF CONTAMINATED STEELSURFACESAssignment: To review and update NACE Publication6G186, “Surface Preparation of Contaminated SteelSurfaces.”

TG 146THERMAL SPRAY COATINGSAssignment: To prepare state-of-the-art reports andrecommended practices, and develop training, testing, andother programs to promote the awareness and proper useof thermally sprayed metals, plastics, ceramics, etc.

TEG 192XCOATING INDUSTRY PROBLEMS CONFRONTING OWNERSAND CONTRACTORSAssignment: To provide a format for handling problemsand issues that affect the owner and contractor utilizingcoatings. Problems and issues may include hazardouswaste, volatile organic compounds, applicator training,federal and state regulations, and others that may develop.

TG 246THIN-FILM ORGANIC LININGS APPLIED TO PROCESSVESSELS AND TANKAGESAssignment: Develop application technology for applyingthin-film linings to prevent corrosion, hydrogen-inducedcracking, or other corrosion deterioration by internalcorrosion mechanisms.

TEG 255XTHERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR CORROSIVE PROTECTIONAssignment: Exchange of information regarding TSCs usedfor corrosion protection.

TG 258SELECTION OF COATINGS FOR CONCRETE INATMOSPHERIC AND NONIMMERSION SERVICEAssignment: To write a standard recommended practice onthe selection of coatings for concrete in atmospheric andnonimmersion service.

TG 259NACE/SSPC NONVISUAL STANDARD FOR SURFACECONTAMINATION PRIOR TO COATINGAssignment: Prepare a nonvisual standard on surfacecontamination prior to coating.

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An Ocean of Opportunity for the CoatingsIndustry at CORROSION/2003

NACE International is preparing forCORROSION/2003, scheduled for March16-20, 2003, in San Diego, California. This

conference will truly provide An Ocean of Op-portunity for the Coatings industry. With 8 sympo-sia already planned that relate to coatings; nextyear’s conference promises to be a landmarkyear for coatings technology.

Pipeline Coatings and Linings: NewTechnologies for Solving Old ProblemsThis symposium will provide information re-garding application of new technologies inpipeline coatings and linings that addressquality problems, corrosion longevityand meeting regulatory compliance.

Surface Tolerant CoatingsThis symposium will provideinformation on liquid pro-tective coatings for saltedsurfaces, damp sur-faces, rusted sur-faces, precoated

surfaces, high humidity atmospheric conditionand their performance. Non-traditional coatingmaterials as surface tolerant coatings are also wel-comed.

Tank Lining: New Technologies forSolving Old ProblemsThis symposium will provide information regard-ing application of new technologies in tank lin-

ings that address quality problems, corrosionprotection and meeting regulatory com-pliance.

Methods of Corrosion Control forThreaded FastenersThis symposium will provide informationrelated to corrosion and corrosion con-trol. Papers will provide information oncorrosion control through the use oforganic and inorganic coatings. Perfor-mance will also be addressed.

Advances in ElectrochemicalTechniques for Monitoring of

Corrosion and Corrosion ControlThis symposium will provide information thatfocuses on the advances in electrochemicalmethods (including electrochemical noise,electrochemical quartz crystal microbalance,electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, hy-

drogen monitoring, linear polarization, and po-tentiodynamic polarisation) to monitor generaland localized corrosion. Papers will focus on (i)methods—laboratory and field evaluation of ma-terials, corrosion inhibitors, coatings as well ashydrogen monitoring; (ii) advantages and limi-tations of electrochemical techniques in compari-son with other monitoring techniques; and (iii)advances in data generation, data processing andinterpretations.

Materials Technology Developmentsfor Incinerators and WasteFuel-Fired ProcessorsThis symposium will provide information on ma-terials performance and developments for com-bustion and gasification of wastes and low-valuefuels, e.g. oil refinery resides and biomass wastes.Papers will focus on fireside, heat recovery andwet-end equipment. Materials systems can com-prise of metals, non-metals, as well as coatingsand linings.

Total Building Systems ProtectionThis symposium will provide information regard-ing protecting new and existing building systemssuch as boiler, cooling, domestic, and fire watersystems along with architectural coatings and re-inforced concrete structures.

Corrosion and its Prevention in theLife Cycle of Military andAerospace EquipmentThis symposium will provide information thatcovers the range of corrosion prevention activi-ties throughout the life-cycle of a platform, sys-tem or component. Papers may include corro-sion control program plans, research, and vali-dation testing in the design and production phasesof new equipment acquisition programs; testingof products or processes to solve current or pro-jected problems, as well as in-service case histo-ries and corrosion prevention or repair mainte-nance technologies. Papers will focus on devel-opment, testing, and performance of fastenercoatings and treatments for various types of mili-tary and aerospace applications. ■10

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Dear Tony: I was asked yesterday formy opinions of the new home study coursefor NACE inspectors. People that I know areconcerned that the home study programwill diminish the NACE inspector program’svalue. They believe this is because the stu-dents would be allowed to take their ex-ams at home. This would mean that theycould just look up the answers. Frankly, Ifind that hard to believe. Won’t they be re-quired to go someplace to take the examunder supervision? If not, how can the pro-gram keep its certification?

Assuming the tests are given in a con-trolled environment under NACE supervi-sion, my concern is that the team exerciseswere of value and that will be lost. Also,we learn a lot from our instructors andfellow students during breaks, and ques-tions that are brought up during the ses-sions. That too, would be lost. However, thatis not sufficient argument to object tohome study, in my opinion. It would, how-ever, create even more demand on PeerReview in their evaluation of candidates.Also, how is the practical testing handledfor home study?

This is critical to being qualified as aninspector and cannot be totally learnedfrom a book or video. A person needshands-on experience with the equipment.Finally, one entire day of Session I is de-voted to hands-on use of tools, blasting andspraying. Unless a person’s background isas a blaster or painter, this experience can-

not be replaced by home study. I want torespond to these concerns, but do not havesufficient information to do so at thistime. Thanks, Tony. Glen Amos

Glen: your “concernedpersons” have not heardthe full story. Please seethe editorial from our Ma-terials Performance ofAugust 2000.

The home study portionof the course contains allof the technical materials of CIP (basic levelat this time), plus reference materials, quiz-zes, and a “final” quiz. These are for self-study purposes, and none of those quizzescount towards certification.

After home study, students who want to berecognized by NACE must attend a shortcourse (two days study plus exams on a thirdday) that includes discussion groups, exer-cises, work at the coating facility, instrumentpractice, etc. The exams, both practical andwritten, will be exactly the same as for theclassroom-based course.

The same practices will be adapted for theadvanced level, plus the process finally endswith Peer Review, just as now.

I understand why folks would be con-cerned if they did not know all of this. Pleasereassure your colleagues that we are intenton protecting the integrity of the CIP program.Regards, Tony Cunningham

AnswerThis!Letters to the CIP Chairman

Have you ever had questions about the Coating Inspector Program and haven’t beenable to find the answers? Or just had an idea you wanted to pass by the Chairman?

Well, this is your space! Each issue we will choose questions/comments that will appearin print (spacing will mandate how many we can print) Submit questions or comments to:

email: InspectThis@mail.nace.orgfax: 281/228-6368mail: InspectThis c/o NACE International, 1440 South Creek Drive,Houston, TX 77084-4906.

CIP Course Schedulethrough

June 30, 2002CIP Exam Course 1

Jun 16-18, 2002 Shanghai, China

Jun 18-20, 2002 Paris, France

Jun 26-28, 2002 Sydney, Australia

CIP Session I

May 19-24, 2002 Orlando, FL

Jun 9-14, 2002 Indianapolis, IN

Jun 16-21, 2002 Ventura, CA

Jun 23-28, 2002 Houston, TX

CIP Session II

May 19-24, 2002 Orlando, FL

Jun 9-14, 2002 Houston, TX

Jun 23-28, 2002 Houston, TX

CIP Session III

May 19-23, 2002 Orlando, FL

Jun 23-27, 2002 Houston, TX

CIP Peer Review

May 23-25, 2002 Orlando, FL

Jun 27-29, 2002 Houston, TX

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2002-2003 Tentative CIP I, II, III, and Peer Course ScheduleDates and locations subject to change without notice.

Coating Inspector Program Exam Course 1Aug 6-9, 2002 Brisbane, Australia

(Hosted by ACA)Sept 10-13, 2002 Perth, Australia (Hosted by ACA)Sept 17-19, 2002 Spain (Hosted by Quorum)Oct 1-3, 2002 Toulon, France

(Hosted by Quorum)Oct 3-5, 2002 Spain (Hosted by Quorum)Oct 22-25, 2002 Auckland, New Zealand

(Hosted by ACA)Apr 2-4, 2003 Orlando, FL

Coating Inspector Program Session IAug 11-16, 2002 New Orleans, LASept 8-13, 2002 Seattle, WASep 15-20, 2002 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)October 2002 Abu Dhabi (Hosted by NDTTC)October 2002 Trinidad (Hosted by TIS)Oct 6-11, 2002 Orlando, FLOct 13-18, 2002 Milano, Italy

(Hosted by Quorum)Nov 3-8, 2002 New Orleans, LANov 10-15, 2002 Pittsburgh, PADec 1-6, 2002 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Jan 12-17, 2003 Phoenix, AZJan 19-24, 2003 Jacksonville, FLJanuary, 2003 Al-Khobar (Hosted by NDTTC)Feb 16-21, 2003 New Orleans, LAFeb 23-28, 2003 Calgary, ABFeb 23-28, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Mar 9-14, 2003 Anchorage, AKMar 23-28, 2003 Norfolk, VAApr 6-11, 2003 Orlando, FLApr 12-17, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Apr 27-May 3, 2003 Toronto, ONMay 4-9, 2003 Cleveland, OHMay 18-23, 2003 Ventura, CAJune 1-6, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)June 8-13, 2003 St. Louis, MO

Coating Inspector Program Session IIAug 11-16, 2002 New Orleans, LASept 8-13, 2002 Seattle, WASept 22-27, 2002 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Oct 6-11, 2002 Orlando, FLNov 3-8, 2002 New Orleans, LADec 6-13, 2002 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Jan 19-24, 2003 Jacksonville, FLJanuary 2003 Abu Dhabi (Hosted by NDTTC)January 2003 Trinidad (Hosted by TIS)Feb 16-21, 2003 New Orleans, LAMar 2-7, 2003 Calgary, ABMar 2-7, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Mar 16-21, 2003 Anchorage, AKMar 23-28, 2003 Norfolk, VAMarch 2003 Al-Khobar (Hosted by NDTCC)Apr 6-11, 2003 Orlando, FLApr 20-25, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)May 18-23, 2003 Ventura, CAJune 8-13, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)

Coating Inspector Program Session IIIAug 11-15, 2002 New Orleans, LASept 8-12, 2002 Seattle, WASept 29-Oct 3, 2002 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Oct 6-10, 2002 Orlando, FLNov 3-7, 2002 New Orleans, LAJan 5-10, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Feb 16-20, 2003 New Orleans, LAFebruary, 2003 Trinidad (Hosted by TIS)Mar 9-13, 2003 Calgary, ABMar 23-27, 2003 Anchorage, AKMar 23-27, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Mar 23-27, 2003 Norfolk, VAMarch, 2003 Al-Khobar (Hosted by NDTCC)Apr 6-10, 2003 Orlando, FL

Apr 27-May 1, 2003 Houston, TX(Course held at NACE HQ)

May 18-22, 2003 Ventura, CAJune 15-19, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)

Coating Inspector Program Peer ReviewAug 15-17, 2002 New Orleans, LASept 12-14, 2002 Seattle, WAOct 3-5, 2002 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Oct 10-12, 2002 Orlando, FLNov 7-9, 2002 New Orleans, LANov 20-22, 2002 Adelaide, Australia

(Hosted by ACA)Jan 9-11, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Jan 24-25, 2003 Milano, Italy

(Hosted by Quorum)Feb 20-22, 2003 New Orleans, LAFebruary, 2003 Al-Khobar (Hosted by NDTCC)Mar 13-15, 2003 Calgary, ABMar 27-29, 2003 Anchorage, AKMar 27-29, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)Mar 27-29, 2003 Norfolk, VAApr 10-12, 2003 Orlando, FLApril, 2003 Trinidad (Hosted by TISL)May 1-3, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)May 22-24, 2003 Ventura, CAJune 19-21, 2003 Houston, TX

(Course held at NACE HQ)

Quorum — United Technologies for Corrosion Prevention, serving Europeancountries.Contact Information:

In 1998 NACE International began searching for experienced training providers to assist with making NACE trainingcourses more available to individuals outside North America. Thus far, agreements have been signed with—

Corrosion Protection Consultants, BelgiumKristel Phlippo+32 3 6443456+32 3 6441989 faxkristel1@yucom.be.

EMTS, France+33 442 241222+33 442 241233emts@emts-quorum.com

Rotterdam Painting Consultants, theNetherlands+31 180 440000+31 180 440010info@rpcbv.nl.

IMC Engineering srl, ItalyRoberto Malfanti+39 010 2514314+39 010 2514333 Faximc.info@tin.it.12

Trinidad Inspection Services, Ltd. (TISL),TrinidadContact informationRameshwair RampersadR. Navarro1 868 658 38171 868 658 3727 faxtraining@tistt.com

Non Destructive Testing TechnologyCenter (NDTTC), Saudi ArabiaContact InformationM.S. Al-Suhaim966-3-882-7522966-3-882-8417 fax

Australasian Corrosion AssociationInc.(ACA), AustraliaContact information61 3 9874 080061 3 9874 4800aca@corrprev.org.au

Registration fees for courses hosted by a training sponsor may differ from courses held in North America.