The Cost Effectiveness of Flame Sprayed Coatings for Shipboard Corrosion Control
Abstract
With corrosion control taking up almost 30 percent of the cost of maintaining ships, the maritime industry must respond by utilizing the most effective and economical methods of corrosion control available. Wire sprayed aluminum (WSA) has proven to be an effective corrosion control method for many shipboard applications. Data will be compiled which will assist ship owners in comparing the cost of WSA coatings with selected representative paint systems regarding application, repair, and life cycle costs. We will also describe methods used to repair WSA and compare the life cycle cost of these coatings to conventional paint coating systems. We will also help the user determine ship areas best suited for WSA. The objective of this project is to develop guidelines for selecting shipboard areas where wire sprayed aluminum coatings would be the most effective method of corrosion control. Within the scope of the project we will determine application costs of WSA and selected representative paint systems. Application parameters and constraints as well as repair methods will be compared. We will also analyze life cycle costs of currently available corrosion control methods and recommend the most cost effective shipboard applications for WSA. Corrosion control takes up almost 30 percent of the cost of maintaining ships. The maritime industry must respond utilizing the most effective and economical methods of control to extend the life cycle of components. Wire sprayed aluminum is a proven, effective corrosion method for many shipboard applications. by corrosion control method for many shipboard applications.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA444485