Coatings maintenance projects are typically scheduled and selected based on ASTM rust grade, service environment - corrosion rate, coating condition and project visibility or aesthetics. There is something missing. That something is a risk based assessment. This paper will demonstrate how to make a risk grid and accommodate this into condition assessment criteria for prioritizing and scheduling painting projects.

Subject
Protective coatings, Coatings, Probability, Corrosion losses, Mechanical failure, Equipment, Operations management, Health, safety, and environment, Engineers, Risk management, Coating defects, Corrosion protection, Maintenance
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2006
Association for Materials Protection and Performance (AMPP)
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