I carry out coating inspections according to the ISO, NACE and NORSOK requirements and take care of the assessment of coating procedures, the determination of the test and inspection plan and the acceptance criteria. I have extensive experience with the inspection of industrial paint systems. For example, applied to steel constructions, pressure vessels, gas compressors and piping, but also to cargo ships and super yachts.
I am in possession of various paint inspection certificates (NACE CIP level 2, FROSIO level 3), and I own the safety certificate VCA VOL. I have experience in qualifying personnel and qualifying the coating procedure (CPT) according to the requirements of the NORSOK M-501.
Corrosion Mechanisms
Throughout my career, I have specialized in recognizing degradation and corrosion mechanisms and preventing corrosion by means of the right choice of materials and the correct design of the installation and protection against corrosion by applying protective coatings. It is important that during design, the weldability of, for example, a steel construction is taken into account (is it possible to lay a smooth weld without welding spatter) and the accessibility for cleaning, blasting and spraying.
During the operation of, for example, a gas compressor, the following corrosion mechanisms may occur: general corrosion, galvanic corrosion, crevice corrosion, intercrystalline corrosion, pitting corrosion, crack-forming stress corrosion cracking (Corrosion Cracking) and corrosion under insulation.