WAUGH TECHNICAL & EDUCATION SERVICES. June 1999
COURSE RESEARCH PAPER
QL, What kind of process is corrosion? ./”
Q2, What particular problems relate to the maintaining of an effective coating
system in the splash zone
Q3, What factors influence the rate of corrosion.?
Q4, What is millscale and why is it a particular problem when attempting to protect .
steel.?
Q5, What is the number of the Swedish standard contained within B.S. 707$and list , /
the rust and blasting grades together with their brief relevant titles.?
6, Name three tests for locating Fygroscopic salts and millscale on a blast cleaned
substrate,
Q7, What factors influence how clean and how rough the surface becomes after blast ,/
cleaning.
Q8, Regarding hand and power tool cleaning state what always concludes this /“
process and to what standards
09, What three basic ingredients make up a traditional solvent carrying paint.“Q10, What are the functions of each of these three in a solvent carrying paint. x
QUL, Name five items that can be included in paint to improve its performance or (“
suitability for a certain use.
Q12, Identify six paints by their binder names. (~
Q13, Name four binder /solvent combinations,
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Q14, Name six opaque pigments together with their respective colours. “
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QUS, Describe what a laminar pigment is.
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Q16, What is the difference between a convertible and a non convertible coating
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QU, Define the term “INDUCTION PERIOD"
Q18, Define the term “POT LIFE.”Q19, Define a “BARRIER” system of coatings. “
Q20, Define the term “TIE COAT” and give an example of its use.
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21, What is the difference between THERMOSETTING and THERMOPLASTIC. ~)
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Q22, What is “IMPRESSED CURRENT” what problem can arise from its incorrect
setting up
023, Name two types of paint mill and give two examples of each
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Q24, What is the title of B.S. 3900
‘How many test sets are in B.S.3900 & ae
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25, What does a fineness of grind gauge measure, -~
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Q26, What is a “FLASHPOINT” and in what apparatus is it determined. -
027, What is viscosity and what equipment is used to measure the viscosity of A, a Yv
free flowing paint. B, a thixotropic paint
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29, Calculate the volume solids of a paint if the W.F.T. was 186 jm and the D.P.T.
was 93 jum.
30, Calculate the W.F-T. of a paint if the vs% was 66% and the D.F.T. was 88 um
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O31, Calculate the D.F.T. of a paint if vs% was 44% and the W.F.T. was 234m.
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Q32, Calculate the density of a paint ifa $ lr. Tin weighed 1SKg. “= °° 7S
Q33, Calculate the density of a two pack material if part A (paint) was 1.Sg/em3 and
part B (catalyst) was 0.5g/em3 (assume mix ratio of 1-1)
Q34, Name an example of a non destructive D.F.T. gauge.‘
Destructive D.F.T. gauge. BGP So
35, Name four artificial weathering devices and say what they are designed to
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036, Name two drying/ curing tests and state how they are operated
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Q37, What does a CRYPTOMETER measure and give two examples of a
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39, Name three adhesion tests and describe how one of them is carried out.
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040, State the conditions under which B.Gas allow painting to take place.
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Q41, Name eight duties of a paint inspector.
042, List eight contractor malpractices.
Q43, Name three methods of applying paint and compare the advantages and
disadvantages of cach in terms of quality and cost effectiveness.Q44, What does B.S. 2015 “GLOSSARY OF PAINT TERMS” refer to and give X'S ats
three examples.
Q45, What is B.S. 4800 and how is it used in the construction industry, Ce!
046, How do B.Gas define the following
Long term protection.
‘Medium term protection
Short term protection.
‘New galvanising
Weathered galvanising
47, What is the procedure for removing oil and grease from a surface before
preparation commences.
48, What is the procedure for removing oil and grease from a surface if found after
preparation has taken place.
049, What is the procedure for removing algae and mould growth from pipework.
Q50, Under what conditions must paint be stored.Q51, What is T.Wash.
What is it used for
What colour is it,
How do we check for a correct reaction when using it,
Q52, What two coats of paint are applied “at works”.
Q53, What distance must be left at areas to be welded when painting,
054, How much must new paint overlap old on repairs.
Q55, What is the maximum allowed time for priming to take place following
preparation and by what method is primer applied.
56, What do B.Gas class as a hot duty service.
ost. ‘What must all pneumatically and electrically operated power tool equipment
Q58, What type of sheeting may and may not be used for protection against spillage
and spotting
Q59, What must not be used to clean out paint kettles or to dispose of rubbish.
060, Give the rules for the mixing of paints regarding sizes,
06], What are Osmotic Blisters and what can cause them.62, Some metals are difficult to prepare name three and describe how you might
prepare them.
63, Where a pipeline leaves the ground what problems would you find and how
might you treat this
Q64, What additional information would you record when maintenance painting a
Pipeline without removing the previous coats.
065, ‘Name five paints and state their drying or Curing method
066, Name a black pigment in common use apart from coal tar
067, What is a Holiday and Pinhole Detector, what does it detect, and how does it
work.
Q68, Ifyou worked on a contract where frequent stoppages occurred for poor
‘weather, what additional information would you record.069, Ifa pipeline was in direct contact with Accoustic Cladding, what paint system
might be applied if we wished to maintain it every three years, or not at all.
Q70, What is important about selecting a paint system suitable for a certain
environment
Q71, What information do B.Gas require to be on a paint tin and what B.Gas
document deals with the properties and performance of paints.
Q72, What is unusual about the preparation of surfaces which are dealt with under
SP.AA.
073, State the principles of being able to use a banana gauge for taking D.F.T
readings.
Q74, Give one advantage of using Testex tape and plastic disposable W.F.T. combs.
Q75, Describe what you know of H.A.$.W.A. and C.0.S.HLH.