This report on protective coatings used in connection with petroleum production is based on a survey of current practices in use by a number of companies. It covers such topics as surface preparation, surface treatments and primers, application methods, inspection methods, coverage rates, painting for reflection, selecting a painting contractor, typical coating defects, design problems, and safety suggestions. Organic coatings discussed include oil, alkyd, chlorinated rubber, epoxy, bitiminous, vinyl, silicone, courmarone-indcne, acrylic, epoxy-coal tar and urethane. Inorganic coatings considered include cement, galvanized and metallized. Special environments discussed include hot surfaces, sour crude tanks, galvanized surfaces, light products tank interiors, and pipe lines. Sample specifications are included for tank painting. Photographs of coating inspection instruments are shown.
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