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How is the process of steel corrosion ALWAYS described? - ANSWER electrochemical
Based on the galvanic series presented in the NACE CIP Level 1 Manual, which three can be used
effectively as galvanic anodes for carbon steel? - ANSWER zinc, aluminum, magnesium
A decrease in temperature will generally cause the corrosion rate to _____ - ANSWER decrease
The electrolyte is a medium which carries the following type of current? - ANSWER Ionic
Corrosion occurring uniformly across a surface is called _____ - ANSWER general corrosion
When a conflict occurs on a coatings project, as the inspector, the preferred first course of action is to
_____ - ANSWER actively listen and endeavor to understand the positions of others
A proper coating specification should contain information regarding ____, ____, and ____ - ANSWER
surface preparation standards, safety, and locations to be used
Is it ever okay to accept a gift from a contractor? - ANSWER NO
What should you do if you find discrepancies between the specification and the coating manufacturer's
technical data sheet? - ANSWER seek written clarification from the owner's representative
What are the general components of inspection reports? - ANSWER - results of inspection tests
- location(s) of work
- details of preparation and application
,Inspection reports typically provide sufficient detail permitting the owner to evaluate ___ ___ ___ ___ -
ANSWER - contractor's performance
- inspector's performance
- job progress
- work interruptions
As an inspector headed to the job site for the first time, where would you always find instruction
regarding appropriate types of PPE? - ANSWER Safety Data Sheet (SDS), previously called MSDS
Materials inventory report should contain which of the following? - ANSWER - quantity of each
component of each material onsite
- material batch numbers
- date of materials arrival at job site and storage information
The primary function of the coating inspector is _____ - ANSWER specification compliance
High humidity in the air during coating application can cause _____ - ANSWER solvent entrapment
The temperature at which moisture condenses on a surface is called _____ - ANSWER dew point
Where should the steel surface temperature reading be taken? - ANSWER at the actual work location
What type of water should be added to a sling psychrometer? - ANSWER distilled
Which type of coating is manufactured with the specific components added to slow down the activity of
the electrochemical cell? - ANSWER inhibitive
Which coating component forms a stable film that retains its characteristic properties? - ANSWER
binder/resin
, A barrier coating interrupts the ______ of the electrochemical cell. - ANSWER electrolyte
List the three mechanisms by which coatings adhere to a substrate - ANSWER 1. Polar
2. Chemical
3. Mechanical
What is the rule for coating work when it comes to Dew Point and Steel Temperature? - ANSWER Steel
Temperature must be 5 degrees less than the Dew Point
What characteristics of solvents influence coatings? - ANSWER - solvency power
- volatility
The contractor's sling psychrometer gives a different reading than your electric hygrometer. What would
you do first as an inspector? - ANSWER verify calibration of both instruments
Which of the following coating are co-reacting? - ANSWER - polyurethane
- epoxy
Fusion Bond Epoxy (FBE) is most commonly used to coat ____ - ANSWER pipe
Which coatings may require external moisture to cure? - ANSWER - single component polyurethane
- solvent borne inorganic zinc
Amine blush is likely to occur with which type of coating? - ANSWER epoxy
Which type of coating cures the fastest? - ANSWER Polyurea
When an inorganic Zinc Rich primer is applied too heavily a common result is ______ - ANSWER mud
cracking