NOTES WITH UNDERWRITING AND POLICY
COVERAGE CONCEPTS
◉ Osmotic blistering is most likely to occur as a result of:
Answer: Airless spray application.
◉ When performing tests for oil and grease using an ultra violet
light, the NACE Inspector should be aware that:
Answer: Synthetic oil or grease may not be identified.
◉ To achieve consistently accurate results with ALL alt test
equipment:
Answer: wash your hands before sampling.
◉ When holiday testing is required the Inspector is always required
to enforce what standard?
Answer: NACE SP 0188
◉ If the specifier does not identify a restriction level in accordance
with SSPC PA 2, the default restriction level is:
Answer: Level 3
,◉ Fine cracks in the surface of a coating that rarely reach the
substrate are called:
Answer: Checking
◉ It is good practice for the NACE Inspector to have instrument
calibration certificates available:
Answer: At all times.
◉ In a non convertible coating the role of the primary solvent is to:
Answer: To control the evaporation rate.
◉ Removal of weld splatter is required:
Answer: When specifically identified in the owners specification.
◉ Common errors that may produce inaccurate readings when using
a Dial Type Magnetic Pull Off Dry Film Thickness(DFT) gauge
include:
Answer: Failing to determine the Base Metal Reading(BMR),Rotating
the dial too fast when taking measurements, and Measuring ditty,
tacky, or soft films.
◉ Conventional spray us good choice when:
, Answer: High quality finishes are required.
◉ Which of these tests uses a syringe?
Answer: Bresle Patch
◉ Which one of these elements is not necessary for corrosion to
occur:
Answer: Reference Cell
◉ Digital hygrometers
Answer: determine relative humidity, air temperature,and dew point
temperature.
◉ Using SSPC Vis 1 as a guide when performing a visual inspection
of a steel surface prior to surface preparation a NACE Inspector
would assign which designations to the surface condition:
Answer: Rust Grades A-D
◉ Inspectors daily reports are used:
Answer: By the contractor to estimate the mount of work done that
day, To provide continuity between inspectors, To aid in arbitration
between the contractor and client, and To help in cases of a coating
failure.