The tank tops found inside four cargo tanks (3 Port, 4 Port, 4 Starboard & 6 Port), onboard the Chemical Tanker, required a full refurbishment
The tank tops found inside four cargo tanks (3 Port, 4 Port, 4 Starboard & 6 Port), onboard the Chemical Tanker, required a full refurbishment
2 PagesOverview The tank tops found inside four cargo tanks (3 Port, 4 Port, 4 Starboard & 6 Port), onboard the Chemical Tanker, required a full refurbishment as they were showing signs of severe corrosion damage. Challenge Replacing the original failed coating with a new protective coating system capable of handling highly aggressive chemicals at high temperatures. Working within a strict time frame also added to the difficulty of this project. Solution The tank tops and the bulkheads (up to 0.5m high) were grit blasted to Sa 2.5 standards. Prior to the coating application, the surfaces were swept and vacuumed to remove any dust and other contamination. The coating specification was as follows: • Two coats of Chem-tectTM RB 364 @ 500µ DFT per coat by airless spray
