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Contents
Boral Cement
SheiKra
Fukushima
FORWARD
The Kelpies
More than
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CLOV FPSO
Interfine® 1080
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Welcome to issue 24 of surfaces magazine, which is packed with lots
of exciting features from all over the world. We look to Japan for the
Fukushima FORWARD wind project in the wake of the devastating
earthquake and tsunami that hit the area in 2011. We also venture
further into Japan to discover how a major chemical plant’s piping
system is benefiting from a polysiloxane top coat from AkzoNobel.
For those that enjoy something that promises thrills and spills; we have an exciting article, full of twists, turns
and 360° loops, and that’s just the roller coaster itself. SheiKra Roller Coaster of Busch Gardens Florida, USA
is featured in an article focussing on its recent coating maintenance and repair program. If something more
serene is your thing, then a feature on Scotland’s newest structural work of art may be of interest. The Kelpies
are two 30 metre (100ft) steel horse heads (as seen on the cover). The interior steel structures have been
coated with products from AkzoNobel’s International® range of protective coatings and are attracting crowds
from all over the world.
From towering equine steel structures, to a 305 meter (1,000ft) long Floating Production Storage Offloading
(FPSO) vessel. The CLOV FPSO from Total is featured in a short article which focusses not only on the protective
coating system used, but also the passive fire protection system.
Editor:
Amanda Rouse
Managing Editor:
Stuart Byers
Publisher:
AkzoNobel
Cover photo courtesy of The Helix
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Whilst most protective coatings will, at some point in their life, require maintenance, this issue’s final feature
looks at advances in the world of coating maintenance inspection surveys. It reveals how the days of a pen,
paper and a clipboard are in the past and that we now live in an era where iPads can be used to capture
data about the state of coatings on assets globally. The launch of Interplan™ Mobile from AkzoNobel has the
potential to revolutionize the coating industry.
Intertherm 50
Meets Performance Standards of Boral Cement
As one of Australia’s leading cement, lime and fly ash manufacturers,
Boral Cement depends on the highest equipment and facility performance
standards to achieve production of 1.4 billion kg (1.4m tonnes) of dry
process cement each year. That’s why in January 2014, owners initiated
the replacement of two steel Tertiary Air Duct (TAD) sections three and
four, at the plant’s Berrima, New South Wales, location.
Each massive duct section - approximately 26 metres (85ft) in length and
3 metres (10ft) in diameter, weighing in excess of 115,000kg (115 tonnes) had to be rolled, formed, primed, transported to the job site and
assembled for top coat application; all within a 14 day turnaround period
to minimize production downtime. During fabrication, project contractor,
Coastwide Engineering, selected AkzoNobel’s durable International®
coating Interzinc® 22 as the primer for the flat steel plates, to eliminate the
possibility of cracking and peeling during the ‘rolling and forming’ process.
After assembly at the job site and positioning atop three trestles ranging
in heights from 30 to 45 metres (98 to 148ft), the Contractor engaged
Programmed Property Services to apply a top coat of Intertherm® 50,
also from AkzoNobel’s International® protective coating range, which can
withstand high heat temperatures of up to 540°C (1,004°F).
Using cranes with man baskets to access the highest points of the
enormous structures, the single component top coat was applied at
50μm (2 mils) minimum thicknesses for a smooth, defect-free finish.
“International®’s products met the high standards required for
the project,” said Todd DeLa Torre, of Coastwide Engineering.
“The coatings’ durability, ease of application and high temperature
resistance were key contributing factors for success of the project.
The client was very happy with the end result.”
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SheiKra
Roller Coaster Recoating Reaches New Heights at Busch Gardens
Each year tens of thousands of visitors flock to theme
parks to enjoy the many attractions and shows, and to
ride the heart-pounding roller coasters. That’s why keeping
the parks’ rides and surrounding grounds aesthetically
appealing and in top condition is priority-one for owners.
Paul Weigel, President of Service Painting Corporation in
Tampa, Florida, is no stranger to theme park maintenance.
For more than 30 years, park owners across the United
States have relied on Weigel to keep their attractions safe
and attractive. One of those parks is Busch Gardens®, also
located in Tampa, which is home to the popular SheiKra®
roller coaster; a curling ribbon of steel that climbs 60 meters
(200ft) in the air and stops before plunging down a sheer
vertical drop at 113kmph (70mph); around 360° loops; through
an underground tunnel; and a splash landing that sprays
water over 12 meters high (40ft), leaving riders breathless.
In 2011, park engineers decided that SheiKra was in dire need
of coating maintenance, due to constant exposure to weather,
humidity, and the intense Florida heat. Weigel was asked
to prepare a recoating plan to restore the ride’s signature
red and blue colors, while providing long term corrosion
protection. Included on his bid list of coating providers was
AkzoNobel, with its International® protective coating range.
“I’ve always appreciated the performance integrity
of International® coating systems. I had heard my
sales representative talk about a new low VOC* single
pack acrylic polysiloxane topcoat that was under
development and I was extremely interested in what
the product might be able to do for this project.”
Although the new Interfine® 1080 topcoat was in final
testing, it wasn’t ready for public use. Nevertheless,
Weigel’s enthusiasm helped push the research and
development production schedule forward in time for
AkzoNobel’s protective coatings Territory Manager, Benny
Carter, to submit product mock ups to Weigel and park
owners for review. Carter also recommended seven other
International® protective coatings including Interzone® 954.
“Given the previous coating system’s blistering,
peeling, and delamination issues, we wanted to ensure
long term corrosion protection with a coating that’s
rugged enough for use in offshore and chemical
environments,” said Carter. “Interzone® 954’s low
VOC*, high solids single-coat formulation would also
help reduce application time and materials costs.”
The project presented logistical challenges far beyond
corrosion protection. The roller coaster is extremely tall,
long and narrow, with multiple loops and turns. Not only
would access be very difficult, another attraction ran
underneath one of the turns, requiring work to cease until
the train passed through. A 100% containment area would
also need to be constructed to enclose over 90 meters
(300ft) of the ride’s ‘run out’ area in order to protect the
thousands of daily visitors and employees walking through
the construction site to access adjacent attractions and
restaurants. Finally, other scheduled park work would
force all recoating to be completed within 35 days.
The International® protective coatings system was selected
for the project in January 2013. Weigel began by constructing
the containment tenting from fabric that car manufacturer’s
use for vehicle air bags. Following this, over 60 meters
(200ft) of steel track was cleaned to remove the chlorine
and chemical build-up from the ‘pool’ water inside the
ride’s splash zone. Next, crews conducted an SP-10 near
white blast clean, before spray applying surfaces with
Interplus® 356 epoxy based primer. The Interzone® 954
epoxy intermediate barrier coat was then applied, followed
by the Interthane® 990 finish coat; tinted to the ride’s notable
red and blue colors using AkzoNobel’s Chromascan® color
tinting service. Corrosion was also found inside SheiKra’s
106 meter (350ft) sheet pile tunnel. Since the tunnel was
painted black, the same cleaning and coatings steps as
in the ‘run out’ area were used, minus the topcoat.
Applicators then tackled the hand-application of
Interfine® 1080 to ShieKra’s 25,500m² (275,000ft²)
of surface area comprising of tube columns, girders,
piping, and rails. Accessing the highest points in the ride
required an army of 21 man-lifts and a hydraulic crane weighing
more than 200,000kg (225 tons). With the crane’s 76 meter
(250ft) boom, applicators inside a two-man basket could
reach the ride’s harrowing 70 meter (200ft) pinnacle – equal
in size to a 20 storey building. In addition, small areas of rust
were identified and repaired with an SP-3 power tool clean.
Bare metal areas were then spot primed with Interplus® 356.
Working in 12 hour shifts, it took a total of 7,000 man hours for
crews to complete the recoating project. Quality inspections
were then conducted by NACE Level 3 inspectors.
“Interfine® 1080 lived up to its promise,” said Weigel.
“The product was easy to apply and combined with
the entire coatings system, helped save approximately
15% in labor and materials costs. The high gloss finish
was stunning and made this million dollar attraction
look like it was finished with powder coatings.”
As theme parks seek new ways to attract visitors
and expand service hours, owners will look to their
supplier relationships for innovative ways to minimize
maintenance downtime and maximize the park’s
aesthetic appeal to keep visitors “shrieking” for more.
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Intershield
Protects
Fukushima FORWARD Recovery Project
In the wake of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan’s
eastern coast in March 2011, the Fukushima nuclear power plant, which
produced 4.4GW of energy for the region, still sits paralyzed. Despite the role
nuclear power may or may not have in Japan’s future, the disaster provided
a fresh new look at offshore wind power as a viable renewable energy source.
By November 2011, Japan’s Ministry of
Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), had
established a consortium of some of the
country’s biggest industrial and financial firms,
and a start-up budget of JPY 12.5 billion,
to begin development on the Fukushima
FORWARD project—Japan’s first offshore
floating wind farm. When fully completed,
the wind farm will include three floating wind
turbines and one floating power sub-station
located 20km (12.4 miles) offshore from the
Fukushima prefecture. The project is expected
to be at the center of a new industry in Japan
aimed at creating employment opportunities
and sustainable renewable energy.
In phase one, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding
(MES) was commissioned to manufacture a
2MW floating wind turbine, foundation and
cable which anchors the structure to the sea
bed 120 meters (394ft) below. One of the early
concerns of METI was how to protect the
floating steel structure from excessive corrosion
caused by Japan’s harsh weather conditions
and repeated exposure to highly corrosive salt
water. No local regulatory guidance for offshore
coatings was available, since Japan’s existing
wind power supply is generated by turbines
installed onshore and protected under local
Japanese Industry Standards. Indeed, critics
of the project were sceptical that adequate
offshore protection could be achieved.
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However, MES engineers had previously utilized
the International® range of protective coatings
from AkzoNobel on a number of global offshore
projects and were familiar with the performance
track record of the coatings which meet
International Corrosion Protection Standards
such as ISO20340 and NORSOK. MES worked
with AkzoNobel’s protective coatings Sales
Manager for Japan, Nakaba Kobayashi, to
provide METI with recommendations for an
appropriate corrosion protection system.
The recommendation featured Intershield® 300,
an epoxy based coating that is pigmented with
aluminum for extended corrosion protection.
Following successful demonstrations of the
coating system’s long term durability and
adhesion benefits, which would enable the
floating wind farm to withstand the rigors of an
offshore environment for more than 15 years,
MES was given the green light to move
forward with the coatings recommendation.
In addition to Intershield® 300, MES also
utilized Intergard® 740 and Intergard® 5500
zinc based primers from the International®
range of protective coatings. Furthermore,
Interthane® 990 polyurethane topcoat and
Interfine® 878 polysiloxane topcoat were
also used to protect 30,563m² (328,977ft²)
of steel substrate that comprise the
wind farm’s immersion areas, topside,
splash zones, deck, and interior.
Upon a recent inspection of the topside,
Mr Suzuki, Design Manager of MES, said
of the International® coating application
“The Interfine® 878 yellow still looks
brand new, with high gloss levels around
one year after the application.”
Phase one of Fukushima FORWARD was
completed in November 2013. Today, the
floating offshore wind farm is producing
2,000kw of energy for approximately 1,700
residents in the Fukushima prefecture. Phase
two will include two 7MW Mitsubishi Heavy
Industries (MHI) Sea Angel turbines, one on a
semi-submersible foundation, and the other
on an advanced spar design. The installation
is scheduled for completion by 2015.
“AkzoNobel was honored to take part
in this pioneering energy project as part
of Fukushima’s disaster recovery,” said
AkzoNobel’s Kobayashi. “This was the
first government project to utilize the
International® range of protective coatings
inside the country. We are confident this
heavy duty coatings system will protect
and extend the lifecycle of the floating
structures well into the future; while
setting a new precedent for offshore
specification standards in Japan.”
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The
Kelpies
Horses made of sturdy stuff
The Kelpies in numbers
In an around about way, it all started with two Clydesdale horses; Duke and Baron, some inspiration and a lot of love for the
tradition of Scotland’s historic working horses. From this came perhaps one of the most recognizable pieces of structural
art the UK has seen since Gateshead’s Angel of the North; Andy Scott’s Kelpies.
Forming the centrepiece of The Helix in Falkirk, Scotland, The Kelpies sit
within a specially constructed marina, guarding the new Eastern entrance
to the Forth and Clyde canal. The Kelpies form the landmark for The Helix;
a modern new parkland that has regenerated 350ha (3.5km²) of land,
with over 19 miles (27km) of new pathways, modern landscaping and
spectacular recreational spaces.
After all initial tenders had been deemed too expensive, a value engineered
scheme from SH Structures, the specialists in design, supply and
manufacture of complex steel structures, secured the position of Principal
Contractor on the project on a Design and Build basis.
“Being awarded The Kelpies project is a fantastic result for SH
Structures and having the job of turning Andy Scott’s design
into potentially the largest equine sculptures in the world is
something we are very proud of” said Tim Burton, Sales and
Marketing Manager of SH Structures.
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Whilst local sculptor Andy Scott is more usually accustomed to sculpting
his creations by hand, these two 30 meter (100ft) steel structures required
a somewhat different approach. Due to their sheer size, weight and
resulting complexity, the build was treated more like that of a bridge than
a work of art. However the project started with Andy creating some tenth
scale models or maquettes of his proposal which were subsequently
digitally scanned to create a virtual surface model from which the
engineers could develop the structural design of the full sized piece.
Concept Consultant Engineers Atkins took on this challenge of scaling up
the design, developing a structural support system capable of supporting
the hundreds of individual stainless steel plates forming the external
surface of each structure. The uniquely cut plates which formed this
external ‘skin’ of the two heads were using brackets and a specialist fixing
known as a Huck Bolt which provided a secure and tamper-proof fixing.
SH Structure’s scheme design was based upon a complex but efficient
tubular steel frame to create the internal structure of ‘head up’ and ‘head
down’ Kelpies. All the tubes were sourced in the UK from Tata Steel,
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(300 tonnes) each
(100ft) high
of steel-reinforced concrete
foundations per head
many of which had to be bent into various radii to create the curved form
of each head. The fabrication process took place in SH Structure’s facility
in North Yorkshire where the two heads were gradually built up into large
sub-assemblies before being transported by road for the application of the
protective treatment system at specialist applicators Jack Tighe Ltd.
Tim Burton says “We have had a long standing working relationship
with AkzoNobel and using their International® range, so they were
an obvious choice to assist in the selection of a suitable system
for this prestigious project.’’
“After understanding what the project entailed, we understood
a coating was required that had good abrasion resistance and
excellent aesthetic qualities; Interfine® 979 fit the bill perfectly”
said Ian Baldry, UK Business Development for AkzoNobel’s Protective
Coatings Business. The pieces of steel, coated with the International®
polysiloxane Interfine® 979 finish coat, were transported to The Helix
Project in no fewer than 100 individual deliveries.
laser-cut external
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our products
As a result of the extremely detailed 3D modelling process, accurate
shop fabrication and trial assembly, the pieces of the ‘Kelpies jigsaw’
went together quickly and accurately. Onsite assembly of both Kelpie
structures took only 90 days to complete with November 27th 2013
being marked as the final completion date. April 21st 2014 saw the
official opening of The Kelpies at The Helix Project to the public and drew
in thousands of visitors to witness a spectacular show that did justice
to this fantastic work of structural art.
There has been incredible interest in the project from around the world
with Andy Scott’s original Kelpies maquettes being displayed at exhibitions
in Chicago and New York and The Kelpies featured in many international
publications. Now open to the public, part of the visitor experience is a
guided tour which tells the story behind the project and takes visitors
inside one of the heads where they can see clearly, the stunning complex
steelwork protected with AkzoNobel’s protective coatings.
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MORE THAN JUST
Delkor India PVT Ltd, a subsidiary of
the Tenova Group, is responsible for
the supply of equipment to the Garlyk
Potash Project in Turkmenistan.
Delkor is also the supplier to OAO
Belgorchimprom; the Belarusian
research and design institute for
the mining and chemical industry.
Belgorchimprom is currently in the
process of developing an all new
state-of-the-art mining complex in
Turkmenistan; the Garlyk mining and
processing complex. This new and
innovative complex is destined to
produce potash via an agreement
with the Turkmen government.
Upon completion, it is scheduled
for commission in early 2015.
AND
As part of the Garlyk mining and processing complex, Delkor was involved in the manufacture and
supply of four 30 meter (98ft) diameter hydro-separators designed for feed de-sliming. Delkor also
supplied two 32 meter (105ft) diameter high-rate thickeners for slime suspension and two 39 meter
(128ft) diameter high-rate thickeners for flotation tailings.
RESISTANCE
For such a chemically abrasive environment, high caliber lining products were needed to offer high
levels of chemical resistance. Delkor turned to AkzoNobel’s protective coating brand International®,
which has a long track record of supplying hard wearing chemical and abrasion resistant linings into
the mining industry. Both lining and protective coating products were applied to both the internal and
external tank areas.
The lining used inside the thickener tanks required both chemical and abrasion resistance to withstand
the stresses of the solid-liquid separation process. Enviroline® 376-F60 was chosen not only for its
good abrasion and chemical resistance, but also for its ability to be applied at the required thickness
of 1,500μm (59 mils) in a single-coat. This is also advantageous in terms of productivity and low
application cost.
“A global effort, coordinated between Russia and India, led to the selection of
Enviroline® 376-F60” said Suman Bhat, Market Manager – Mining and Metal of AkzoNobel, India.
“Not only was a chemical and abrasion resistant lining required, it was also essential that
the quality of the product supplied was consistent, regardless of its country of supply”.
“We were equipped, with our global capabilities to meet the needs of the customer, which
led to the supply of 34,000L (7,479gal) of Enviroline® 376-F60 to the Garlyk mining and
processing complex”.
The complex also called for anticorrosive coatings for the tank externals. These were again chosen
from AkzoNobel’s International® product range, where Interseal® 1052 and Interthane® 990 were
applied as a two-coat system.
“We have been using AkzoNobel’s International® products for all our overseas customers
and from our experience the commitment on the delivery and quality of the product from
them is excellent” said U.Nanje Gowda, General Manager – Procurement of Tenova, Delkor India.
“We have discussed the local market with AkzoNobel and we thought of using their
International® products for all our domestic projects due to their commitment to meeting
the requirements of the local market conditions” Nanje Gowda added. “We asked them
to carry out tests for a two-coat system against the three-coat systems we have been
following, in order to reduce costs without compromising on quality, while still being able
to meet the domestic market needs”.
“AkzoNobel have carried out the tests and passed, they are competitive with our local
suppliers and we are delighted to now begin using the International® coating scheme for
domestic projects.”
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CLOV
Total’s CLOV FPSO, named after the
crude oil fields Cravo, Lirio, Orquidea
and Violeta, has sailed to West Angola,
from Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine
Engineering (DSME) in Korea. The
FPSO, 305 meters in length (1,000ft),
61 meters (200ft) in width and weighing
110,000,000kg (110,000 tonnes), is able
to produce 160,000 barrels of crude oil
per day and has storage capacity of up
to 1.7 million barrels.
AkzoNobel’s International® protective coatings
have a strong and unrivalled track record in
offshore projects, which includes the world’s
largest Floating Production Storage Offloading
(FPSO) vessel, Pazflor, also from Total. After
successful completion, Total once again selected
AkzoNobel, with its International® coatings, as the
most qualified supplier to meet all of the technical
and practical requirements for the CLOV project.
“We’ve worked with AkzoNobel and its
International® coatings for many years and
knew they would be able to deliver upon our
requirements for coatings for the world’s
largest FPSO” said I.A.Kim, General Manager
of Coating Design Group for Offshore and Marine
Division at DSME.
To protect this gigantic FPSO, Total has chosen
a number of International® protective coatings,
including Interzinc®, Intergard® and Interthane® for
the topside module structures, while Intershield® 300
was selected to provide long term barrier
protection to the ballast tanks and crude oil
tanks. The International® Intershield® 300 coating
provides unique abrasion resistance with an
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aluminum content >9%. It has an extensive
track record in the industry in asset protection to
offshore structures including fixed platforms, semisubmersibles, drill ships, as well as on FPSOs,
making it the ideal coating for the CLOV FPSO.
In addition to Intershield® 300 and other
International® coating products, 640,000kg
(640 tonnes) of their Chartek® 7 passive fire
protection was selected. Chartek® 7 is known
in the industry for being one of the most
dependable intumescent epoxy passive fire
protection solutions for over 35 years and was
applied to the CLOV FPSO to ensure maximum
protection in the event of fire.
“Being the largest FPSO in the world, it was
very important that the CLOV FPSO was
coated with the highest quality coatings
and passive fire protection” said SJ Lee,
Protective Coatings Oil and Gas Sales Manager,
Korea. “It is our pleasure to be involved in
such a prestigious project”.
INTERFINE 1080
TURNS HEADS AT CHEMICAL PLANT
Plant maintenance is a vital part of
an industrial facility’s operations yet
typically represents a fairly small
portion of a plant’s overall budget.
However, a single coatings failure that
compromises worker safety, equipment
protection, or a plant’s aesthetics,
can have costly repercussions.
Extreme makeover
The Maintenance Manager immediately began
seeking a more robust and longer-lasting coating
option. Representing AkzoNobel’s International®
brand of protective coating products was
Protective Coatings Sales Manager for Japan,
Nakaba Kobayashi and Engineering Sales and
Technical Service Manager, Yuya Kobayashi,
who met with the plant’s Maintenance Manager
to assess the damages and provide technical
guidance. Since fading and durability were the
primary concerns, the team recommended
AkzoNobel’s International® protective coating
polysiloxane topcoat, Interfine® 1080. The
topcoat is formulated for superior UV protection,
high gloss color retention and flexibility. Paired
with primers also from the International® range,
the coatings system would provide a strong and
aesthetically attractive maintenance solution for
the chemical plant.
According to Nakaba Kobayashi, “Interfine® 1080
was an ideal choice because it’s a single
pack product, which is both very easy to
apply and highly durable. This means lower
costs to apply, while actually extending the
maintenance lifecycle for more than 10 years.”
While conducting a routine maintenance inspection of the
outdoor hydrant piping system of a major chemical plant
in Japan during 2013, the Maintenance Manager for the
plant discovered that the entire piping system would have
to be recoated – again. Constant exposure to the sun and
weather conditions of the piping system, in addition to
rocks hitting the complex system of pipework during grass
cutting, caused excessive fading and pitting to the hydrant
system’s brilliant red finish. Although the existing coatings
system was relatively inexpensive, the labor costs associated
with the recoating work every two years were enormous.
Lasting beauty
Interplus® 356 primer was applied by skilled
applicators to the hydrant system’s carbon steel
piping and Intergard® 361 to the galvanized steel
portions. Interfine® 1080 was then spray-applied
over both primers. In all, 6,400L (1,408gal) of
International® protective coatings were used to
restore the structural steel to its former glory
and the hydrant system’s glossy red luster. Plant
owners were so pleased with the results; the
second phase of recoating work was awarded
in April 2014 and will continue over the next five
years throughout the plant as part of a planned
maintenance schedule.
“Fire Office Inspectors who make regular
visits to the plant look carefully at the
condition and beauty of the facility’s overall
maintenance,” said the plant’s Maintenance
Manager “Now that all fading and damage
to the hydrant piping have been eliminated,
they have confidence that the entire facility
is in top shape.”
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Routine coatings maintenance inspections are a normal function of every
plant facility and critical to keeping equipment assets performing at their
best. For many companies, the method for conducting these inspections
hasn’t changed in more than 50 years—typically a manual process that is
recorded using a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet or with a clipboard and pen.
The manually collected data is then stored in three-ring binders and archived
in the facility maintenance office.
Interplan
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This time intensive process, however, does little for helping Maintenance
Managers stay current with increased regulatory demands on maintaining
safety requirements. They also have to contend with predicting and
prioritizing imminent coating repairs and associated costs, and the
reduction of untimely plant shutdowns. AkzoNobel’s new mobile enabled
maintenance and repair service, Interplan™ Mobile, makes spreadsheets,
clipboards and pens a thing of the past; giving the Maintenance
Manager complete control - from inspection through to repair - of their
entire coatings maintenance program and planning schedule. The fully
integrated risk-based inspection platform leverages iPad technology, and
the proven expertise of AkzoNobel’s Technical Service team, to complete
a site survey up to 40% faster than a traditional, manual inspection.
can be generated that identify the areas in most need of attention. This
saves both time and money by avoiding costly coating repairs later in the
lifecycle of an asset.
Interplan™ Mobile Advanced
An iPad based application that utilizes plant drawings converted to CAD
diagrams, thus enabling inspectors to be aware of the position of assets
within the plant. Bespoke inspection questions record the plant conditions
and areas, leading to the production of a coating condition matrix.
Budgets can also be generated based on the information collected.
Interplan™ Mobile Basic
Also iPad based, this uses global views of customer plants, where available.
Bespoke questions lead to the creation of a general condition report of
the plant. This report is available in near real time for the customer to view
securely online, or as a downloadable PDF.
Interplan™ Mobile Daily Report
The daily report application records asset information, as well as application
conditions, coatings used, area coated and date and time of activity. These
reports are available instantly once uploaded to the Cloud.
“Interplan™ Mobile is the next generation in corrosion surveys,”
said Ian Walker, Protective Coatings SBU Director for AkzoNobel. “It is
an excellent example of how we are continuing to strive towards
innovation not only in our International® protective coatings range,
but also in the service we provide to our customers.”
Safety and security during the inspection and planning process is of
paramount importance to AkzoNobel and its International® protective coating
range representatives. Where required, all iPad devices are fitted with certified
intrinsically safe casings. The web access uses SSL and password logon
functionality, to ensure that all data is as safe as online banking.
The detailed photographic and onsite survey data is uploaded directly
from the secure connection, to the customer’s personalized extranet site in
real time. From there, high quality, in-depth corrosion and coating reports
Whether the asset is under construction, or currently in service,
Interplan™ Mobile can provide basic quality assurance or advanced
quality control in whatever stage the asset is within its lifecycle.
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