Product Module
Foul Release
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Important Note
Confidentiality
• This presentation contains CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
intended for INTERNAL USE ONLY
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Intersleek Range in PC
• Intersleek is a range of non-biocidal foul release coatings
• The PC global product range offers the following:
Product Type Category
Intersleek 731 Silicone Elastomer Tie Coat
Intersleek 737 Silicone Elastomer Tie Coat
Intersleek 757 Silicone Elastomer Finish Coat
Intersleek 970 Fluoropolymer Finish Coat
• Intersleek® 731, 737 and 757
• Based on pure silicone technology
• Intersleek®970
• Based on fluoropolymer technology
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Silicone Technology
• Intersleek 731, 737 and 757 are based on pure silicone technology
• The first foul release product based on silicon technology was
launched in 1999 in response to pending TBT legislation as an
alternative to biocidal antifoulings
• Main component is PDMS (polydimethylsiloxane)
Silicon
Oxygen
Carbon
Hydrogen
• System cures to form an elastomeric coating
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Intersleek Tie Coats:
Intersleek 731 and Intersleek 737
• Intersleek 731 and Intersleek 737 are silicone elastomer tie coats
• The tie coats are product used to promote adhesion between the
pp
approved epoxy
p y anticorrosive system
y and the Intersleek finish coat
Intersleek 731 Intersleek 737
VS% 63% 57%
VOC 325 g/l 377 g/l
Mix ratio 1 A: 1 B [Link]
DFT 100µm dry (159µm wet) 100µm dry (175µm wet)
Application method Airless spray (recommended); Airless spray (recommended); brush &
brush roller
Colour Light Pink and red available Pink and Light Grey available
Example Scheme 2 coats Intershield 300 / Intersleek 2 coats Intershield 300 /
(for steel substrates) 731 / Intersleek 970 or Intersleek Intersleek 737 / Intersleek 970
757 or Intersleek 757
• Intersleek 737 is recommended for temperatures higher than 15ºC,
while Intersleek 731 is for lower temperatures
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Intersleek 757
Silicone Top Coat
• Intersleek 757 is a Foul release top coat
• It is a 3 pack silicone elastomer coating
• Intersleek 757 works by creating a low energy hydrophobic (“water-
h ti ”) surface
hating”) f
• Silicones are inherently hydrophobic resulting in high contact angles
and consequently beading of water on the surface
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Intersleek 757 Product Description
• Intersleek 757 is a top coat based on silicone elastomer with low
surface energy
• Three p
pack p
product
• Vol. solids: 72±2% (254 g/l)
• Mix ratio: 15 A : 4 B : 1 C
• Typical dft: 150µm dry (208µm wet)
• Application method: Airless spray (recommended); brush & roller
• Colour: mainly blue, black red and grey
• Typical scheme on steel: 2 coats Intershield 300 / Intersleek 737 /
Intersleek 757
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Intersleek 757
Silicone Top Coat
• The hydrophobic surface of Intersleek 757 makes it difficult for
fouling organisms to form a strong bond
• Any organisms that attach during static periods are easily removed
by washing or wiping reducing the time to clean
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Silicone Technology
Intersleek 731, 737 and 757 are:
• Free of biocides with fouling control through physical
means only
• Non - toxic materials helping to reduce the
environmental impact of the coating
• Tin free
• Chemically durable resulting in long coating performance
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Fluoropolymer technology
• Fluoropolymer technology provides an amphiphilic surface
• An amphiphilic surface is one which displays both hydrophobic
(as with pure silicones) and hydrophilic tendencies at the same
time
• The fluoropolymer technology in Intersleek 970 achieves this
through a carefully controlled chemical arrangement giving the
following structure at the surface
Hydrophilic Hydrophobic main Hydrophilic
terminus chain terminus
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Fluoropolymer technology
• Marine fouling organisms (e.g. barnacles, tubeworms) have
preferences for either hydrophobic or hydrophilic surfaces
• Making a surface that is wholly hydrophilic or hydrophobic will result
in preferential settlement of organisms that prefer a particular type of
surface
• A balanced amphiphilic surface of Intersleek 970 minimises the
interactions with a wider range of fouling organisms
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Intersleek 970
Product Description
• Intersleek 970 is a top coat based on patented fluoropolymer foul
release technology
• Three pack product
• Vol. solids: 74±2% (248 g/l)
• Mix ratio: 16 A : 3 B : 1 C
• Typical dft: 150µm dry (203µm wet)
• A li ti method:
Application th d Ai
Airless
l spray ((recommended);
d d) bbrush
h & roller
ll
• Colour: mainly blue & red with a limited number of other colours
• Typical scheme on steel: 2 coats Intershield 300 / Intersleek 737 /
Intersleek 970
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Intersleek 970 Features
• Biocide-free
• Balanced surface energy profile
• Ultra-smooth surface
• Very good resistance to mechanical damage (tougher than Interleek
757)
• Controls fouling on most assets
• R d
Reduced
d ffouling
li pick-up
i k i static
in t ti conditions
diti
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Intersleek 970 Features
No Intersleek just
Intersleek
anti-corrosive primer
After 12 months immersion in Singapore
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Intersleek 970 Features
Cleaning operation by low pressure water washing
The excellent Foul release
static immersion performance
ensures that the cleaning
operations are much easier
compared to standard anti-
fouling coatings
Before cleaning Under water cleaning operation After cleaning
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Features and Benefits of
Intersleek Systems
Intersleek products thanks to their unique characteristics present a long
series of advantages, some of which are listed below
Features Benefits
Surface effect coating with low Dramatically reduces fouling build up reducing
surface energy drag, maintaining buoyancy and water inlet
efficiency
Easy clean surface reduces diver costs
Biocides not used to control fouling Freedom from worldwide biocide restrictions
No harm to environment
Chemically durable Maximises coating performance life
Proven track record Customer confidence
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Limitations of Intersleek systems
• Multicoat scheme
• Application can be difficult and standard application procedures
must be adhered to
• Intersleek Finishes and Tie Coats are three pack products (except
Intersleek 731 but has a temperature limitation)
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Target application in PC
O&G Markets
T i l off-shore
Typical ff h O&G structure
t t
for potential application of Foul
Release products
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Target applications in PC
O&G Markets
• In the oil and gas offshore industry, assets are often stationary out at
sea for many years, this leads to the build up of heavy foul
• Off-shore
Off shore structures must be inspected every 3 to 5 years for
corrosion assessment
• The underwater hull inspection is very difficult if the fouling is
covering the hull; additionally the operation can be lengthy (up to 2
weeks) and expensive, requiring in some cases the use of divers
• An easy clean surface reduces the cleaning costs and allows
classification society inspections to be carried out more easily
• For fixed production platforms regular cleaning is needed as the
buildup of fouling increases the draft of the jacket and thus means
currents and waves have a greater impact on the flexing of the steel.
This creates a headache for engineers designing the topsides who
have to take into account jacket vibrations and movements
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Target application in PC
O&G Markets
• For Floating structures the buildup of fouling is similar, and this
means that corrosion survey on the hull are extremely difficult
• For FPSO we often specifically see that the Sea Chest (where water
is pumped in and out of the Ballast Tank) is a critical area to protect
from fouling. This is because an FPSO would need to ballast every
time oil is offloaded. Typically this is once a week
• Intersleek is also key for protecting the risers which carries oil and
gas onto the topsides. If fouling builds up then this will increase their
draft just like a jacket
• Intersleek properties are based on a surface effect and thus has an
indefinite lifetime if it is maintained. Other antifouling products
cannot claim this as they rely on biocides
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Target applications in PC
Power Market
Typical power plants
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Target applications in PC
Power Market
The target assets in the power market include:
• Water inlets, outlets and cooling systems in thermal power
stations – steel and concrete
• Wave and and tidal devices – steel and composite
• In both cases, the assets are stationary with slow moving water
conditions
In thermal power, the opportunity is geared around:
• Maintaining plant efficiency by preventing blockages caused by
biofouling
• Reducing manual cleaning costs
• Improving the effectiveness of traditional fouling control
mechanisms, such as pulse-chlorination (chemical resistance is
important)
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Target applications in PC
Power Market
For wave and tidal devices, the opportunity is focused on:
• Easy clean during maintenance periods
• Keeping heat exchangers clear
• Maintaining
M i t i i b buoyancy over ththe assett life
lif
• Maintaining efficiency of blades
The application of foul release systems over concrete substrates will
require the use of a suitable primer such as Intergard 740 or Ceilcote
680 followed by Intershield 300, tie coat and top coat
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Track Record Oil & Gas
Project BP PSVM (Angola)
Market Area Oil & Gas - FPSO
ISO Environment (Design Life) C5-M Immersed Conditions
Coating Specification
Intershield 300 (2 coats) 300µm (12 Mils)
Intersleek 737 100 µm(4 Mils)
Intersleek 970 150 µm (6 Mils)
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Track Record Oil & Gas
Project SBM - 3 single Buoy, Petrobras
Market Area Oil & Gas
ISO Environment (Design Life) C5-M Immersed Conditions
Coating Specification
Intergard 269 40 µm (2mils)
Intershield 300 (3 coats) 450 µm (12 Mils)
Intersleek 737 100 µm(4 Mils)
Intersleek 970 150 µm (6 Mils)
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Track Record Power
Project Higashi Niigata Power Station
Market Area Heavy Industry – Power – Water inlets
ISO Environment (Design Life) Immersed Conditions e.g. Tank Lining
Coating Specification
Intergard 740 (Concrete) 30µm (1 Mils)
Intershield 300 125µm(5 Mils)
Intersleek 737 100 µm(4 Mils)
Intersleek 757 150 µm (6 Mils)
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Track Record
Project OPT Power Buoy
Market Area Heavy Industry – Power – Water inlets
ISO Environment (Design Life) Immersed Conditions e.g. Tank Lining
Coating Specification
Intergard 740 (Concrete) 30µm (1 Mils)
Intershield 300 125µm(5 Mils)
Intersleek 737 100 µm(4 Mils)
Intersleek 757 150 µm (6 Mils)
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