Overview
Evaluation of Plasma Beam Technology for Coating Removal and Surface Preparation (2005-340-035)
Project Team:
- GD-Electric Boat
- GD-Bath Iron Works
- GD-NASSCO
- NAVSEA 05 Tech Warrant Holders
- NSWC-Carderock
- Atmospheric Plasma Solutions
2018
NSRP ASE INVESTMENT: $149K
Objective:
This objective of this project was to develop a NAVSEA approved process qualification document to allow the use of the PlasmaBlast atmospheric plasma coating removal (APCR) system on a select list of high impact applications (substrates/coatings) developed by Electric Boat.
Conclusions:
The system was evaluated by the project team, and found to be effective in removing various coating systems utilized in typical corrosion-prone spaces encountered in ship construction and repair. The project also studied the impacts (temperature, mechanical, and metallurgical properties) on the steel substrate of treated areas.
Final report distribution: Distribution Statement D (Department of Defense and US DoD Contractors Only), For Official Use Only, Project Team Members Only