Category: NACE Coating Inspectors

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.

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

How A NACE Coating Inspector Protects Your Town’s Water Tower

A NACE inspector’s role is to protect your town’s water tower by ensuring it continues functioning and safeguarding the emergency water supply. But how NACE inspectors achieve such a lofty goal is no small feat.Their role helps city water managers achieve the impossible by assessing and inspecting a critical element on the interior and exterior […]