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Purpose of pickling
Hydrochloric or sulfuric acid bath to remove oxides and
mill scale
Describe wicking
1. Liquid travels along fibers path and can cause
substrate to corrode, blister or delaminate
Lining Definition
A coating normally in immersion service
Benefits of de-humidification
1. crews can begin earlier/work later 2. all coating done
in ideal conditions 3. eliminates contamination of
previously applied coating 4. extended overcoating
intervals are avoided. 5. contractor can guarantee
completion time w/accuracy
50%
Describe de-humidification:
Removal of moisture from air to lower it dew point
Describe passivation
The production of a tightly adhered layer formed from
the corrosion product
Properties of concrete
1. Inorganic 2. Hard 3. Good compressive strength 4.
Improve with age
NSB
National Standards Body
SDO
Standards Development Organization
Laitance:
Weak surface layer of water, rich cement mixture caused
by upward movement of water
Efflorescence:
Condition caused by water passing thru concrete and
salts reacting with CO2 to create a fluffy, crystalline
surface deposit
Explain Gunniting:
Process of sprayiny or slinging concrete onto a surface
as a coating