This guide covers the procedures for planning, performing, and documenting field evaluations of atmospheric testing of coatings applied to steel panels or steel structures.
It is intended for coating systems applied to new or previously coated structures.
1.3 It is intended for use by coatings specifiers, end users, manufacturers, formulators, and test laboratories.
USE OF GUIDE: Coating field evaluation data developed in accordance with this guide may be used to document field performance requirements of SSPC specifications, facility owner specifications, or other purchaser documents. SSPC specifications with field performance requirements include Paints 28, 29, 31, 34 and 36, and Painting System 24.
CONTENT OF GUIDE: The procedures for planning, performing, and documenting field evaluations are organized into the following steps, as outlined in Appendix A:
• Establish Scope and Objectives of Field Testing Program (Section 4)
• select and Identify Coating Systems (Section 5)
• select and Characterize Test Structure (Section 6) Apply Coatings (Section 7)
• Design Periodic Rating and Inspection Procedure (Section 8)
• Perform Field Inspection and Rating (Section 9)
• Assess and Analyze Data (Section 10)
