Accession Number:

ADA455026

Title:

The National Shipbuilding Research Program. 1993 Ship Production Symposium. Paper No. 24: Thermal Spray for Corrosion Control: A Competitive Edge for Commercial Shipbuilding

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARC SPRAY SYSTEMS SILVERDALE WA

Personal Author(s):

• Rogers, Frank S.

Report Date:

1993-11-01

Pagination or Media Count:

10.0

Abstract:

Thermal spraying of steel with aluminum to protect it from corrosion is a technology that has been proven to work in the marine environment. The thermal spray coating system includes a paint sealer that is applied over the thermally sprayed aluminum this extends the service life of the coating, and provides color to the end product. The thermal spray system protects steel both through the principle of isolation as in painting and galvanization as in galvanizing . With this dual protection mechanism, steel is protected from corrosion even when the coating is damaged.

Descriptors:

• *THERMAL PROPERTIES
• *ALUMINUM COATINGS
• *SPRAYS
• *SHIPBUILDING
• COMMERCE
• COMPETITION
• ISOLATION
• ABSTRACTS
• SEALS(STOPPERS)
• PAINTS
• HEAT
• PROTECTION
• CORROSION INHIBITION
• CORROSION
• LIFE EXPECTANCY(SERVICE LIFE)
• EDGES

Subject Categories:

• Coatings, Colorants and Finishes
• Properties of Metals and Alloys
• Marine Engineering

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE