Certificate Courses in IIT Bombay

Can you provide me the details of the Certification Course on Coating Inspection and Quality Control course offered in 2003 by IITB or Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay?

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Certification Course on Coating Inspection and Quality Control course offered in 2003 by IITB or Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay was designed for persons interested in broadening their theoretical and practical knowledge about Coatings and Linings, including Manufacturers and Plant Maintenance personnel, Engineers applicators, Contractors, Architects sales and marketing personnel

Course Details

Theoretical Knowledge Level 1 Course

Fundamental knowledge of Corrosion
Basic of paint coatings and chemistry of various kinds of paints, resins and formulations and their relation to corrosion protection.
Conventional and advanced coating systems
Surface preparation Methods with latest standards and specifications.
Paint Application techniques and best application practice mantras
Reasons for Paint Failure and its Mechanisms
Paint repair and rehabilitation maintenance Coatings
How to write paint specifications
Safety aspects in paint coating application.

Supplement for Level 2 Course
Paint Applications :
Chemical and other allied industries
Offshore structures
Underground pipelines
Rebars for RCC Structures and Coatings for concrete
Coatings for Ships
Automotive paint Coatings

Practical Knowledge
1. Surface preparation
Each participant was asked to carry out surface preparation using blast cleaning method, asses its cleanliness as per NACE/SSPC /Swedish Standards and also measure its surface profile.

2. Paint Application
Various methods of paint application ranging from brush, roller, air-spray, airless spray were demonstrated and each applicant was asked to prepare own sample.

3. Paint Testing
Divided into following three categories:

i) Paint Characterization - % Volume solid, Total non volatile component, density, viscosity, drying time, surface coverage, paint wastage calculations etc.
ii) Mechanical Testing Adherence, pull out strength, impact, abrasion, scratch, flexibility, hardness, etc.
iii) Chemical Resistance Salt spray, humidity, weathering and immersion tests
iv) Miscellaneous Tests : Cathodic Disbondment, moisture/water permeability, high and low temperature resistance

Course Fee

Rs. 3000/- for Technician ( applicator) Course ONE DAY
Rs. 8000/- for LEVEL 1 Three Day
Rs. 10,000/- for Level 2 Four Day