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Coating Performance Criteria

There are a number of factors to be considered in the coating selec- tion process that define coating value. A major factor in determin- ing a coating's value is the ability of the coating or coating system to meet the requisite performance as defined by the owner or specifier. If a coating system fails, then all other criteria of value become meaning- less. One method of defining per- formance criteria is to match the coating system's performance at- tributes and limitations with the anticipated exposure conditions.

Underwater Hull (Keel to Wateriine)

Performance Criteria • Anti-Foulant • Corrosion Resistance (Galvanic and Cavitation) • Immersion (Saltwater) • Abrasion Resistance

A ship bottom coating system consists of an anti-corrosive coating, over-coated with an appropriate anti-fouling paint.

Iraditional underwater anti-corrosive coatings have con- sisted of materials such as: bituminous coatings; chlorinated rubbers; vinyl tars; vinyls; catalyzed epoxies; and coal tar epoxies. Anti-corrosive coatings for underwater use are not only selected based on durability, but also for ease of maintenance, top coat acceptability, and economics. In recent years, two additional criteria have become major factors in the selection process: environmental acceptance and worker safety.

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Bituminous coatings:

Effective, economical, ease of maintenance

Coal tar epoxies:

Excellent durability, minimal maintenance

Chlorinated rubbers:

Fast dry, cured at low temperature, ease of maintenance

Anti-Foulant Advantage

Resin based A.F.:

Economical, ease of maintenance, fair durability

Vinyl A.F.:

Good durability, abrasion-resistant, fast dry, Low temp, application

Chlorinated rubber A.F.:

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Performance Criteria • Corrosion Resistance • Color and Gloss Retention • Salt Water Resistance • Low Maintenance lopside coating systems have traditionally consisted of anti- corrosive primer and an appropriate finish coat. Generically, coatings used on topside have been catalyzed epoxies, vinyls, vinyl/acrylics, chlorinated rubbers, alkyds and polyure- ihanes. Ihese types of coatings have been specified for use in topside marine environments because of their effective performance, ease of maintenance, and economy. Selection of a specific generic type of coating is based on specific attributes and limitations. Inorganic zinc rich primers are frequently recommended for new construction topside coat- ing work, and also for maintenance painting in those areas where maximum corrosion protection is required.

Topside Coatings Type Advantages/Limitations

Alkyds:

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