Objective:
A study was conducted on the cost and benefits associated with the current U.S. Navy requirements for salt mitigation prior to applying protective coatings in critical coated areas and to determine if there is justification to relax the level of mitigation in limited areas after repeated attempts to remove the salt. The study identified technical data that suggested there was minimal performance risk associated with increasing the allowable surface salt concentration; however, there was also negligible potential for cost savings by relaxing the requirement.
Final Report – Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited
Overview
Surface Preparation & Coatings
Project Team:
- Fat Squirrel, LLC
- Elzly Technology Corporation
2010
NSRP ASE Investment: $79K