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High temperature performance of phenolic novolac epoxies - thermal degradation and barrier properties

Phenolic/ novolac epoxy coatings are being used as protective barriers for assets operating at elevated temperatures, typically up to 204 °C (400 °F), and there is a large variety of coating products which all fall under the generic description phenolic/ novolac epoxy in the market today. This study has resulted in deeper knowledge about the phenolic/ novolac epoxy coatings and their high temperature service properties and illustrates the importance of testing at various temperatures for a long duration.

Selecting heat-resistant coatings: beyond NORSOK standards

In the seventh edition of NORSOK M-501 standard (Nov 2022), new coating system specifications were added for high temperature service – systems 1D, 6C, 10A, and 10B. The study highlights that selecting a heat-resistant coating should not depend only on standard approvals like NORSOK but also on factors like surface tolerance, application conditions, and in-service requirements.

Challenges and insights behind qualifying a protective coating as a CUI preventive coating

Over the last years an extensive amount of testing has been performed to test and qualify coating systems for CUI protection. In a conference paper published by Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP) and authored by Jotun R&D experts, a variety of test results are presented to show how complex it is to qualify coatings to prevent CUI occurring.

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What is CUI?

Video on corrosion under insulation (CUI)

Articles

The industry coming together: combatting the hidden CUI threat in the energy sector

The fight against corrosion, particularly corrosion under insulation (CUI), is increasingly becoming a main focus for the energy sector. How is the industry addressing this issue and how can risk be reduced? A new standard test procedure that addresses this critical industry challenge might pave the way, so that the energy sector better can maintain steel integrity.

The challenges facing zinc silicates at high temperatures – part 1

It is an established truth that a system utilizing a zinc silicate primer will have the longest lifetime and offer the best corrosion protection in the most challenging atmospheric conditions. However, the issue of corrosion under insulation has emerged as a significant problem.

The challenges facing zinc silicate at high temperatures – part 2

Before formulating an inorganic zinc silicate (IOZ) for elevated temperature use – temperatures above 120°C – we must determine what the main challenges are for an IOZ in these conditions.

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