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Ans (i) Mill scale is a thin black flaky layer of oxidized iron
formed on the steel during its manufacture.
(ii) Mill scale is more noble than steel as per the Galvanic
series.
Q5 What is the number of the Swedish Standard contained with in
B.S. 7079 and list the rust and blasting grades together with
their brief relevant titles?
RUST GRADE
A - Covered in mill scale with little or no rust.
B - A mixture of mill scale and rust.
C - Mill scale gone, rusted with slight surface pitting.
D - Heavily rusted and pitted.
BLASTING GRADE
Sa1 - Light blast cleaning.
Sa2 - thorough blast cleaning.
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Sa2 /2 - Very thorough blast cleaning.
Sa3 - Blast cleaning to visually clean steel.
Q6 Name three tests for locating Hygroscopic salts and mill scale
on a blast cleaned substrate.
Q7 What factors influence how clean and how rough the surface
becomes after blast cleaning.
Ans BINDER
(i) Binds the particles together and holds them in
suspension.
(ii) Gives the paint its finish.
(iii) Gives flexibility to the paint film.
(iv) Gives resistance to Water, Chemicals & Abrasion.
(v) Converts the coating to a solid dry film.
(vi) Makes the coating adhere to the surface.
PIGMENT
(i) Gives co lour to the paint.
(ii) Gives opacity to the paint.
(iii) Gives resistance to Acid, Alkali & Light.
SOLVENT
(i) Forms the evaporation part of the drying process.
(ii) Thins the paint so it can be applied easily.
(iii) Washes out brushes and equipment.
(iv) Acts as a degreasing agent if approved.
Q11 Name five items that can be included in paint to improve its
performance or suitability for a certain use.
Ans It has a particle shape like small leaves or hands upon drying of
their paint film, overlap and interwave with each other to give a
coating which is highly resistant to the passage of water.
Ans It is a length of time z-pack paint has to stand after mixing and
before application. The time allows air bubbles to escape or
chemical reaction to take place, and is stated by the paint
manufacturer.
Q18 Define a BARRIER system of coatings.
Q20 Define the term TIE COAT and give an example of its use.
Q23 Name two types of paint mills and give two examples of each.
Ans A density cup a small black cup made from aircraft alloy,
usually it holds 100cc and the lid has a hole in the top.
Q29 Calculate the VS% of paint if the W.F.T. was 186m and the
D.F.T. were 93m.
Q31 Calculate the D.F.T. of paint if V.S.% was 44% and the W.F.T.
was 234m.
Q35 Name four artificial weathering devices and say what they are
designed to simulate.
Q36 Name two drying / curing test and state how they are operated.
Q39 Name three adhesion tests and describe how one if them is
carried out.
DOLLY TEST:
(I) Clean, Degrease and Roughen Surface
(II) Stick down dolly with regular araldite
(III) Leave for 24 hrs @ 25C
(IV) Cut around dolly to isolate paint underneath
(V) Apully pull off force
(VI) Check at what P.S.I. failure occurs
Q40 State the conditions under which B.Gas allow painting to take
place.
(i) BRUSH:
a. Cheap to purchase.
b. Easy to maintain.
c. Slow to use.
d. Cannot apply all coating type.
e. Good for applying primer.
f. Best for strip coat application.
g. Access is poor.
(ii) ROLLER:
a. Cheaper to purchase.
b. Easy to maintain.
c. 2-3 times quicker than brush.
d. Leaves an uneven coating.
e. Exterior poles make better access.
f. Roller spray is messy.
g. Orange peel & heel marks effects are undeniable.
(iii) SPRAY:
a. Very expensive.
b. Up to 30 times quicker then brush.
c. Only method for applying high volume and high
thickness
d. High degree of safety required
e. P P E is required.
f. Marking out is required.
Q44 What does B.S 2015 Glossary of paint terms refer to and give
three examples.
Q47 What is the procedure for removing soil and grease from a
surface before preparation commence?
Q49 What is the procedure for removing algae and mould growth
from pipe work.
Ans Algae and mould growth shall be treated with a biocidal can kill
the spores. It shall then be removed by scrubbing with stiff
bristle brushes and clean water or by use of a high pressure
water wash.
Ans In a cool, dry, lockable, well ventilated building away from any
sources of heat and taking into account current legislation and
manufacturers storage conditions or 5C below or less than flash
point.
Ans 75 mm
Ans 100mm
Q59 What must not be used to clean out paint kettles or to dispose of
rubbish?
Q60 Give the rules for the mixing of paint regarding sizes
Q61 What are Osmotic Blisters and what can cause them?
Ans Osmotic Blisters contains liquid, gas, and crystal and can be
caused by solvent entrapment; water entrapment or Hygroscopic
salts left on a blast-cleaned surface.
Q62 Some metals are difficult to prepare name the three and describe
how you might prepare them.
Ans Problems:
(i) Rapid change in oxygen.
(ii) Mechanical damages.
(iii) Soil is damp, dark and chemically active.
Cure:
(i) Extra thickness of coating.
(ii) Wrapping with tape.
(iii) Applying of polyethylene heat shrink sleeves.
Q65 Name five paints and states their drying or curing method.
Q67 What is a Holiday and Pinhole detector, what does it detect, and
how does it work.
Ans For 3-years maintenance rust inhibitive prime required for not
maintained, full system as specified minus finish coat.
Q73 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.
Ans HASWA - Health and safety work act-1974 this act deals
With the safety working at site for employee
Provided by employer.