Tank coating condition survey / coating condition inspection

What is the coating inside of a tank?

Essentially, it protects the structural integrity of the tank to maintain the quality of stored water. There are different types of coatings available on the market, with the most popular ones including epoxy, polyurethane and cementitious coatings.

What are the coatings of chemical tankers?

1. Inorganic coatings – zinc silicates and ethyl silicate types. Alkaline zinc silicate. a water-based zinc silicate in which the curing occurs through the reaction between the zinc powder and the silica gel binder. Ethyl zinc silicate. ...
2. Organic coatings – epoxy and modified epoxy systems. Epoxy phenolics. Epoxy isocyanates.

What is the purpose of tank coating?

Tank coating is lining the inside of the tank with a non-corrosive material to protect both the tank and whatever the tank is storing. Tank coating and liners form an impenetrable surface between the tank material and the liquid inside. There are many different types of coatings available.

What is the cargo tank of the chemical carriers normally coated with?

Chemical tankers normally have a series of separate cargo tanks which are either coated with specialized coatings such as phenolic epoxy or zinc paint, or made from stainless steel.

Ship tank coating condition survey

This activities are to identify the coated layers which are safety for the cargo storaged / loading inside of ship's tanks.