NACE CIP 2 STUDY GUIDES
QUESTIONS & UPDATED CORRECT
ANSWERS ALL PASSED
What is the cause of chalking in epoxy coating - CORRECT ANSWER UV or radiation exposure
What is polymerization cured coating? - CORRECT ANSWER Two parts mixed together just prior
to use
Examples of non-convertible coatings - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Chlorinated rubber 2. Vinyl 3.
Acrylic 4. Bituminous
Non-convertible curing def. - CORRECT ANSWER No chemical change during cure cycle
Convertible curing def. - CORRECT ANSWER Some chemical change during cure cycle
What info should be included when sending samples to a lab? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Identity
of materials 2. Properly packed/labeled samples 3. Chain of custody form 4. Type of analysis
that is expected and the concentrations of interest
Specialized tests or equipment coating inspectors may encounter - CORRECT ANSWER 1. AA/AE
Atomic Absorption/Emission 2. ISP Induction coupled plasma Spectrometer 3. GLC Gas liquid
chromatographs 4. IR, FTIR, FTIR-ATR INfrared spectrophotometers 5. DSC Differential scanning
calorimeters
What is a cathodic dis-bondment test? - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure to determine how easily
a coating loosens from a substrate or develops holidays as a result of normal soil potentials
, Individuals who perform surveys - CORRECT ANSWER 1. O-Cat or S-cat tech 2. NACE coating
specialist 3. NACE Level III 4. Coating Inspector w/field experience 5. Coating manufacturer
representative 6. Maintenance engineer with specific plant knowledge.
Coating survey steps - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Understand scope 2. Gather team 3. Develop
survey plan 4. Review standards 5. Agree on format 6. Delegate various tasks 7. Eveluate existing
coating 8. Delegate various tasks 9. Evaluate existing coating 10. Gather additional info 11.
Summarize data 12. Prepare maintenance plans 13. Prepare reports/input data 14. Submit final
survey reports.
List some of the primary reasons surveys are performed - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Plan
maintenance. 2. Prioritize work 3. Budgetary concerns 4. Determine value of assets 5. Legal
compliance
Definition of a coating survey - CORRECT ANSWER Gather baseline info needed to plan
maintenance coating procedures
What are faying surfaces and why not galvanize them? - CORRECT ANSWER Surfaces that
depend on friction to hold galvanizing it may/will reduce friction if they are galvanized
Common problems seen during the usual inspections of HD galvanized items - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Cracking 2. Peeling 3. Bare spots 4. Lumps 5. Blisters 6. Flux inclusions 7. Ash
inclusions 8. Dross inclusions
Post galvanizing treatments and why - CORRECT ANSWER To Remove Thickness: Roll, Wipe,
Centrifuge/Air Blast
To change properties/To alloy: Annealing
Temperature range for galvanizing kettle - CORRECT ANSWER 820-850 F
QUESTIONS & UPDATED CORRECT
ANSWERS ALL PASSED
What is the cause of chalking in epoxy coating - CORRECT ANSWER UV or radiation exposure
What is polymerization cured coating? - CORRECT ANSWER Two parts mixed together just prior
to use
Examples of non-convertible coatings - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Chlorinated rubber 2. Vinyl 3.
Acrylic 4. Bituminous
Non-convertible curing def. - CORRECT ANSWER No chemical change during cure cycle
Convertible curing def. - CORRECT ANSWER Some chemical change during cure cycle
What info should be included when sending samples to a lab? - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Identity
of materials 2. Properly packed/labeled samples 3. Chain of custody form 4. Type of analysis
that is expected and the concentrations of interest
Specialized tests or equipment coating inspectors may encounter - CORRECT ANSWER 1. AA/AE
Atomic Absorption/Emission 2. ISP Induction coupled plasma Spectrometer 3. GLC Gas liquid
chromatographs 4. IR, FTIR, FTIR-ATR INfrared spectrophotometers 5. DSC Differential scanning
calorimeters
What is a cathodic dis-bondment test? - CORRECT ANSWER Procedure to determine how easily
a coating loosens from a substrate or develops holidays as a result of normal soil potentials
, Individuals who perform surveys - CORRECT ANSWER 1. O-Cat or S-cat tech 2. NACE coating
specialist 3. NACE Level III 4. Coating Inspector w/field experience 5. Coating manufacturer
representative 6. Maintenance engineer with specific plant knowledge.
Coating survey steps - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Understand scope 2. Gather team 3. Develop
survey plan 4. Review standards 5. Agree on format 6. Delegate various tasks 7. Eveluate existing
coating 8. Delegate various tasks 9. Evaluate existing coating 10. Gather additional info 11.
Summarize data 12. Prepare maintenance plans 13. Prepare reports/input data 14. Submit final
survey reports.
List some of the primary reasons surveys are performed - CORRECT ANSWER 1. Plan
maintenance. 2. Prioritize work 3. Budgetary concerns 4. Determine value of assets 5. Legal
compliance
Definition of a coating survey - CORRECT ANSWER Gather baseline info needed to plan
maintenance coating procedures
What are faying surfaces and why not galvanize them? - CORRECT ANSWER Surfaces that
depend on friction to hold galvanizing it may/will reduce friction if they are galvanized
Common problems seen during the usual inspections of HD galvanized items - CORRECT
ANSWER 1. Cracking 2. Peeling 3. Bare spots 4. Lumps 5. Blisters 6. Flux inclusions 7. Ash
inclusions 8. Dross inclusions
Post galvanizing treatments and why - CORRECT ANSWER To Remove Thickness: Roll, Wipe,
Centrifuge/Air Blast
To change properties/To alloy: Annealing
Temperature range for galvanizing kettle - CORRECT ANSWER 820-850 F
