Best Practices For Underwater ROV Tank and Tower Inspections
Water tank inspections are more accessible than ever with the help of underwater remotely operated vehicle (ROV) drones.
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Hiring a NACE Coating Inspector for Your Municipality’s Water Tower Restoration Project
When it comes time to hire a NACE Coating Inspector, there are a few things you should look for when hiring an experienced professional for your municipalities next water tower restoration project:Hire An Experienced Professional A NACE Coating Inspector should comprehensively understand coating systems and their application. They should be knowledgeable about surface preparation, coating materials, […]
Understanding OSHA Regulations for Water Tower Safety
Water towers are essential to our water supply system and must remain safe and secure to ensure that the public is not at risk. But to do that, water towers must be regularly maintained and routinely inspected by certified NACE inspectors or repaired by qualified coating experts. To ensure the safety and lives of these professionals, […]
Different Types of Protective Coatings for Metal Substrates
When deciding on the most suitable primer, coating, or sealant for your water tower, you should consider the type of substrate that needs to be protected and the environmental conditions, like weathering and human interaction. To assist in this process here is some information about different types of protective coatings that commonly get used on […]
By Brent Phillips
Consumer Awareness is A Prime Market Driver for Using Low VOCs in Water Asset Management
If you’re responsible for your municipality’s water asset management, you may find your job increasingly challenging in 2023. That’s because consumers are taking a closer look at what impacts their local environment and how it affects climate change.That leaves some city water manager’s wondering how to adjust their annual water asset management plan in response […]
How to Protect Your Steel Water Tower From the Harmful Effects of UV Corrosion
The effects of ultraviolet rays on steel are an important consideration for a steel water tower’s design, construction, and maintenance. Ultraviolet radiation from sunlight is absorbed by the steel surface causing increased oxidation that can lead to corrosion.When exposed to Ultraviolet (UV) rays, steel oxidizes quickly, resulting in rusting and weakening of the metal substrate—a […]
By Brent Phillips
Concrete Spalling Can Signal It’s Time for a NACE Inspection
Concrete spalling is a common yet detrimental issue for municipal water towers and other structures constructed of concrete or masonry material.Spalling occurs due to corrosion caused by moisture penetration into the concrete structure. As this corrosion progresses, it causes the surrounding concrete or masonry to expand, eventually forming cracks in the concrete tower.Caring for A […]
Protecting Municipal Water Tanks with Surface Coatings
Water is essential to any community; without fresh, clean water, communities can flounder. Water tank surface coatings are integral to protecting the municipality’s water supply. A substrate of a municipal water tank is vulnerable to deterioration through corrosion, decay, and nitrification. These destructive processes put communities at risk and reduce a tank’s service life.Through regular inspection […]
By Brent Phillips
Types of Water Storage Tanks for Municipalities
No matter where you are, water is a vital resource used in homes, offices, schools, recreational facilities, and businesses for residential or commercial use. With a broad range of usages, 327 billion gallons of water are used daily in the United States.With the aging infrastructure of many municipalities in North America, economic analysts expect the […]
Internal Inspections of Water Tanks Made Easy, Using A Remotely Operated Vehicle
If technology has taught society anything, it moves at lightspeed. Hence, no matter what industry you work in, advancements will continuously improve a system’s efficiency.For NACE inspectors and city water managers, that technological advancement is underwater remotely operated vehicles (ROVs). Today we’ll discuss how underwater ROVs catapulted the water storage inspection industry forward and how […]
By Brent Phillips