With a tremendous amount of practical information, this useful desk reference guide includes topics such as options, systems, service, environment and resources. This comprehensive handbook includes practical information on getting a coating project done properly from start to finish, and it’s a reference text that has been integrated into the NACE Coating Inspector Program. A must have for those who are looking for examples of good and bad design practice for corrosion protection.Content:Front Matter Preface Table of Contents1. Coating Failures2. Corrosion Basics3. Organic Coatings4. Inorganic Coatings5. Thermal Sprayed Coatings6. Galvanizing7. Tank and Containment Linings8. Coating Concrete9. Condition Surveys10. Writing Good Coating Specifications11. Importance of Surface Preparation12. Inspection Instruments and Practices13. Economic Cost Analysis14. Pipeline Coatings15. Test MethodsAddendumsIndex