This course is designed to provide participants with a detailed and up-to-date overview of Coating Inspection. It covers the different types of coatings including their properties and applications; the factors influencing the selection of coating systems; the coating formulation, resin types, pigment types, solvent role and additives; the process of manufacturing coatings and the importance of quality control; the health and safety precautions while handling coatings; and the importance of surface preparation before coating application.
During this interactive course, participants will learn the equipment used in coating inspection; the different inspection procedures and adherence to national and international standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, NACE); measuring coating thickness accurately to achieve the correct thickness; the common coating failures and defects, their causes and how to prevent them; the emerging coating technologies and their implications on inspection and quality control; maintaining coatings post-application; protecting against corrosion and conducting coating failure analysis; and the ethical implications and responsibilities of being a coating inspector.