Presently, lack of clear and consistent standards, engineered processes and performance monitoring of corrosion control systems plague the evaluation, planning and execution of maintenance actions. These circumstances have led to uncoordinated maintenance activity, poor communication of requirements, inconsistent performance in the field and a gap between stated maintenance philosophies and real world realities.

Given the cost of corrosion-related deterioration of vital infrastructure, there is a clear need for implementation of a system that addresses present inadequacies. This system should be web-enabled so that it can communicate with the myriad enterprise applications already used by organizations tasked with maintenance responsibilities. This paper discusses some of the important issues to be addressed in using the technology available in supporting maintenance painting programs by presenting a case study.

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Field performance, Costs, Materials, Top coats, Tools, Repair, Operations management, Coating service life, Corrosion protection, Maintenance, Elements, Deterioration, Paints
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2004
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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