Effectiveness of Water Spray Test on Thermal Spray Aluminium Coating (C2026-00054)
Thursday, March 19, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Central
Location: 371 AB
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Thermal Spray Aluminum (TSA) coating is widely recognized for its robustness and exceptional anticorrosive properties, extensively utilized in surface protection for both onshore and offshore oil and gas facilities. Some end-users and International Standards specify the Water Spray Test or similar tests to detect the possible low thickness areas. This study investigates the test parameters to be used in the Water Spray Test and explores more effective ways of conducting the test for shop and field applications. Testing was conducted under various simulated conditions including different coating thicknesses, water qualities, and types of water spraying, to better understand the critical parameters affecting test reliability. By examining the influence of water quality and spray methods, this study offers insights into optimizing the method of Water Spray Test. By adopting insights from this study and applying more informed methods of Water Spray Test, the identification and correction of low thickness areas can be improved, thereby reinforcing the coating’s reliability to withstand its intended design life.
