This paper describes several common modes of early coating failure that lead to corrosion problems on offshore platforms. Symptoms are analyzed and solutions presented. The work is based on the examination of two offshore platforms that had been in service for less than 18 months.

Subject
Coating inspection, Corrosion failures, Coatings, Piping, Surface cleanliness, Mechanical damage, Crevices, Tubing, Offshore platforms, Coating defects, Stainless steel, Fasteners, Paints
Keywords:
offshore platforms, crevice corrosion, paint failures, paint inspection, pipe supports, surface preparation
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2004
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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