Scopes of SSPC Technical Reports

SSPC-TR 1/NACE 6G194, Thermal Pre Cleaning

October 1, 1994
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This joint technical report addresses the use of thermal pre-cleaning for tanks, vessels, rail tank cars and hopper cars, and process equipment when preparing surfaces for the application of high-performance or high-bake coating and lining systems.

SSPC-TR 1 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-TR 2/NACE 6G198, Wet Abrasive Blast Cleaning

May 1, 1998
Editorial Revisions November 1, 2004

This joint technical report covers procedures, equipment, and materials used in a variety of air/water/abrasive, water/abrasive, and water-pressurized abrasive blast cleaning systems. Equipment usage and safety are also discussed.

SSPC-TR 2 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

Photographs depicting steel surfaces prepared by wet abrasive blast cleaning can be found in SSPC-VIS 5/NACE VIS 9.

SSPC-TR 3/NACE 6A192, Dehumidification and Temperature Control During Surface Preparation, Application, and Curing for Coatings/Linings of Steel Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Spaces

December 2000

This joint technical report presents current information about why and how dehumidification and temperature control are being used to achieve higher-quality coating/lining projects. It discusses methods of dehumidification, sizing equipment, the impact of contaminants and relative humidity, the uses of dehumidification and temperature control equipment, and inspection instrumentation. An appendix provides information about the relative humidities at which different contaminants can bring moisture to the surface.

SSPC-TR 3 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-TR 4/NACE 80200, Preparation of Protective Coating Specifications for Atmospheric Service

December 2000

This joint technical report describes current practices for the preparation of a protective coating specification for atmospheric service. It provides a general description of a specification, as well as a review of the contents of a specification; the typical selection of protective coatings; and the establishment of job and inspection requirements. Format and writing style are stressed. There is also discussion of commercial aspects of the work that have not typically been contained in the technical specification. An appendix illustrates the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format for the preparation of a coating specification.

SSPC-TR 4 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.

SSPC-TR 5/ICRI Technical Guideline 03741/NACE 02203, Design, Installation, and Maintenance of Protective Polymer Flooring Systems for Concrete

November 2003

This technical committee report provides information on the design, installation, and maintenance of protective polymer flooring systems that are applied and directly bonded to concrete.

This report focuses on those aspects of design, materials, and installation procedures that can help the user attain long-term service from a variety of polymer flooring systems for a wide range of applications.

This report is intended for use by manufacturers, specifiers, applicators, and facility owners who specify protective polymer flooring systems for concrete.

SSPC-TR 5 is one of the complete collection of SSPC standards, guides, and specifications that members can access through the new SSPC Members Only Download Area. Nonmembers can purchase PDF copies through SSPC Online Standards Store. It can also be found in the latest edition of Systems and Specifications, SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 2, available through the SSPC Online Bookstore.