JPCL July 2015


Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for Pipelines

by Xu Huanhui, CYG Changyuan New Materials Company, Shenzhen, China

The author explains how coupled with the appropriate application and quality control initiatives, FRP can effectively protect anticorrosion coatings during trenchless pipeline construction.

Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic for Pipelines

by Xu Huanhui, CYG Changyuan New Materials Company, Shenzhen, China

The author explains how coupled with the appropriate application and quality control initiatives, FRP can effectively protect anticorrosion coatings during trenchless pipeline construction.

Running a Tight Ship: UHP Waterjetting and Surface-Tolerant Coatings in Newbuilding Applications

by Nuno Cipriano, Ultrablast Lassarat Ltd., Brazil

This article describes how these combined technologies in newbuilding projects can provide benefits such as a cleaner shipyard, no abrasive material to dispose of, less cost and the ability to carry out simultaneous operations without dependency on ambient conditions.

Running a Tight Ship: UHP Waterjetting and Surface-Tolerant Coatings in Newbuilding Applications

by Nuno Cipriano, Ultrablast Lassarat Ltd., Brazil

This article describes how these combined technologies in newbuilding projects can provide benefits such as a cleaner shipyard, no abrasive material to dispose of, less cost and the ability to carry out simultaneous operations without dependency on ambient conditions.

Replica Tape: Unlocking Hidden Information

by David Beamish, DeFelsko Corporation

A surface profile is composed of a complex pattern of peaks and valleys. This article explains a developing technology that allows for extraction of useful information from replica tape, beyond just peak height.

Replica Tape: Unlocking Hidden Information

by David Beamish, DeFelsko Corporation

A surface profile is composed of a complex pattern of peaks and valleys. This article explains a developing technology that allows for extraction of useful information from replica tape, beyond just peak height.

Psymplified Psychrometrics

by Robert Ikenberry, California Engineering Contractors, Inc., and Don Schnell, Polygon

The authors discuss the impact of humidity on surface preparation, coating application and cure; and explain how learning more about atmospheric moisture can help to achieve successful coating projects.

Psymplified Psychrometrics

by Robert Ikenberry, California Engineering Contractors, Inc., and Don Schnell, Polygon

The authors discuss the impact of humidity on surface preparation, coating application and cure; and explain how learning more about atmospheric moisture can help to achieve successful coating projects.