Archive for 'Programs'
Why is steel dull gray after Waterjetting? What does the profile look like under rust?
Posted on 31. Jul, 2017 by Lydia Frenzel.
This is a monograph on why steel looks dull gray after waterjet cleaning. What does the profile look like under rust? The simple answer is that abrasives leave debris behind which reflects back the light; abrasives plow the surface and create plateaus. Water jet cleaning (Hydroblasting) removes the debris and doesn’t form flat surfaces. Grey […]
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Waterjetting Technology Assoc. WJTA-IMCA Conference Oct – 2017 New Orleans
Posted on 31. Jul, 2017 by Lydia Frenzel.
WaterJetting Technology Association – Industrial Municipal Cleaning Association WJTA-IMCA Conference & Expo ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER October 25-27, 2017 New Orleans Eight Reasons Leading Companies are Attending the WJTA-IMCA Conference & Expo Every year, the most forward-looking and progressive contractors, facility/asset owners, and suppliers of all sizes have high level participants at the WJTA-IMCA. […]
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Ensuring Success of Project Through Coatings Techniques 19-20 Nov 2014 Houston
Posted on 27. Oct, 2014 by Lydia Frenzel.
Lydia Frenzel will be speaking on November 20, 2014 in Houston, Texas Ensuring The Success Of A Project Through The Optimal Selection Of Coating Techniques The Only Crude Pipeline Operator-Led Congress Focused On The Entire Pipeline Asset Integrity Management Strategy: From Selection To Implementation Houston TX Nov 19-20 Website: http://www.crude-pipeline-asset-integrity-2014.com Reviewing NACE,-SSPC, ISO Surface Preparation […]
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Acknowledgements & Reference papers for NSRP Flash Rust Project
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
Acknowledgments, Bibliography for NSRP Flash Rust Project These papers listed below are included for further reading with permission from JPCL, CleanerTimes, and Marine Log. All rights are retained by the publishers. Many people contributed to this module. The technical team members include: National Shipbuilding Research Program SP-3 Panel, Todd Pacific Shipyard, Detyens Shipyard, Atlantic Marine […]
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Pressure Sensitive Tape Test for Quantity of Flash Rust
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
Pressure Sensitive Tape Test- for Quantity of Flash Rust- NSRP Project The Pressure Sensitive Tape Test described by Hempel is a modification of ISO 8502-3 (Pressure Sensitive Tape test for dust) and is not mentioned in VIS-4. The tape test can be used as a permanent record. If lint deposition is a concern, the project […]
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Summary of Major Points- Flash Rust Project NSRP
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
NSRP Flash Rust Project Metric Table, Control of Amount Summary of Major Points: 1. Flash Rust is the rust that occurs from the time the waterjetting process starts to the time the water used for the waterjetting process dries. 2. Control the quantity of Flash Rust by Project Planning • During Removal Process • As Water is drying […]
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Example of Pressure Wash on Moderate Flash Rust
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
Example of Pressure Wash on MFR: Below: the substrate is dry- but it is darker (overall) than the original substrate. This surface is dry within 5 minutes. The standard pictures in VIS-4 do not provide these types of illustrations of pressure-washed surfaces. The upper half is not washed; the lower half has been pressure washed. […]
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Pressure Washing and Excess Flash Rust
Posted on 16. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
What Happens if there is too much Flash Rust prior to painting? Prior to the application of paint, the substrate must meet the procurement specifications. Typical field remediation includes: Pressure washing Broom brushing Blowing off with pressurized air Solvent cloth or dry cloth wiping Vacuum Upon polling contractors, it appears that pressure washing is the […]
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Summary of Wipe, Swatch, and Brush Methods
Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
Core Idea: All Methods lead to the same conclusion. None Light Moderate Heavy Adopt the method with which you feel most comfortable and that is portable to different projects and sites.
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Summary of Brush Test
Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by charles frenzel.
Summary- Brush Test: Brushing flash rust is quick, simple, and very reproducible. Adopt a standard brush and standard cloth. Be consistent with one swipe and in the same direction and duration. Practice brush strokes with even pressure Keep the contact area consistent. Cloth can be cut at the area of color transfer and placed in […]
