Download or read book An Introduction to Selection and Surface Preparation of Thermal Spray Coatings written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in selection of and surface preparation for application of thermal spray coatings for corrosion protection and other purposes. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION 2. SERVICE ENVIRONMENTS 3. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS IN COATING SELECTION 4. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES IN FRESH WATER 5. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES IN SEAWATER 6. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES 7. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES 8. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR ZEBRA MUSSEL PROTECTION 9. THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION OF REINFORCING STEEL IN CONCRETE 10. THERMAL SPRAY NONSKID COATINGS 11. THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR CAVITATION/EROSION PROTECTION 12. THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR PARTIALLY SUBMERGED STRUCTURES 13. SURFACE PREPARATION.