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Pipeline Coating Applicator (PCA)
Association for Materials Protection and Performance
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The Pipeline Coating Applicator course covers the proper coating application procedures including understanding specifications, surface preparation, application techniques, dealing with changing ambient conditions, and quality control measures, for the most common coating materials to which contractors and inspectors are exposed to on pipeline projects.
Recognize the impact of external corrosion and the consequences of failureDescribe the importance of surface preparation, including sand blast cleaningExplain how to avoid or control surface contamination and account for weather conditionsPerform a proper heating of the substratePerform the proper application of 2- and 3-layer heat shrink sleeves, 2-part epoxy, pre-insulated/thermally insulated pipe coatings, cold and hot applied tapes, petroleum/wax brand tapesUtilize inspection equipment typically used during coating inspectionInspect quality of coatings in the fieldDescribe repair methods and products for 2LPE, 3LPE, FBE, and pre-insulated pipe coatings