ISO QUESTION DISCUSSION
1. Do we need to round the shaped edges before blast cleaning/ paint application? Name of international standards that
cover for this requirement?
- Yes. Because if not rectified paint will not interfere into the valley of surface profile & paint tend to pull back
causes coating defect and also the specified thickness can’t be achieved.
- ISO 8501-3: Assessment After Steel Imperfection Rectification
2. How to check the amount of dust on the blasted cleaning surface? This checking is followed which standard?
- Perform the test by using sensitive tape (150mm length) to assess of the quantity and size of dust particles on
blasted surface prepared for painting.
- ISO 8502-3 Dust Tape Test
3. Which standard is used to check if abrasive is contaminated of oil/ grease and/ or soluble salt?
- ASTM D4940 to check the soluble salt
- ASTM D7393 Vial test to check oil/grease
4. Follow ISO 8501-1, what are the surface preparation grades for steel with rust grade A and D?
- Rust Grade A: A Sa 3; A Sa 2 ½; A FL.
- Rust Grade D: D Sa 3; D Sa 2 ½; D Sa2; D Sa 1; D St 3; D St 2; D FL
5. What ISO standard may be used for Cross cut test?
- ISO 2409
6. Explain the classification of environments regarding corrosivity according to ISO 12944-2.
- Atmospheric Corrosivity:
C1: Very Low Corrosivity; C2: Low Corrosivity; C3: Medium Corrosivity, C4: High Corrosivity, C5: Very high
Corrosivity, CX: Extreme Corrosivity
- Water and Soil Corrosivity
Im1: Fresh water; Im2: Sea or Brackish Water Without CP; Im3: Soil; Im4: Sea or Brackish Water With CP
7. According to which ISO standard we check for salt contamination on the surface?
- ISO 8502-6 – Extraction of soluble salts AND
- ISO 8502-9 – Analysis of soluble salts
8. According to which ISO standard we check for humidity and moisture contamination?
- ISO 8502-4- Assessment the ambient condition to estimate the probability of condensation
9. Describe the methods of pre-blasting preparation; moreover, what are the ISO standards related to pre-surface
preparation?
- Method: use either hand &power tool (ex: grinder) or welding to rectify the steel imperfection
- ISO 8501-3: Assessment After Steel Imperfection Rectification
10. Briefly describe ISO 8501-1 are built.
- ISO 8501-1: Rust grade, surface preparation grade of new steel preparation
- Rust grade: A, B, C, D (4 photos)
- Abrasive blast cleaning prep grade: Sa 1; Sa 2; Sa 2 ½; Sa 3. (14 photos)
- Hand and power tool prep grade: St 2; St 3. (6 photos)
- Flame Cleaning prep grade: FI (4 photos)
Total 28 photos
11. Abrasive blast cleaning of new steel surfaces is carried out in accordance to internationally accepted standard. Please
names the standards used for:
a). Determination of metal cleanliness.
- ISO 8501-1 - Rust grade, surface preparation grade of new steel preparation
b). Determination of metal roughness.
- ISO 8503-2- By using comparator OR
- ISO 8503-5- By using Replica Tape OR
- ASTM D 4417 Method B- Electronic Digital Profile Gauge
12. What is the pressure required for high pressure water cleaning?
- >34 MPa and < 70 MPa
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13. According to which standard can we check for the contaminated compressed air?
- ASTM D 4285- Blotter Test to check quality, detection oil/grease or water in compressed air
14. According to which standard can we find water jetting degree of cleanliness?
- ISO 8501-4
15. What standard is used for determination of the curing of inorganic zinc ethyl silicates?
- ASTM D 4752- MEK Solvent 50 Double Rubs Test
16. What is the lowest liquid pressure according to the joint SSPC/NACE standard that is designated water jetting?
- 70 MPa
17. What does P Sa3 designate ISO 8501-2?
- P Sa 3: Localized blast cleaning to visual clean steel (white metal)
18. What does D Sa2 designate ISO 8501-1?
- D: Steel surface rust with pitting; Sa 2: Through blast cleaning D Sa2: rust grade D steel to be prepared
by abrasive blast cleaning to achieve Sa2 grade
19. How do we check the surface profile achieved on a cleaned surface?
- By using ISO 8503- 2 Comparator method OR ISO 8503-5 Replica Tape method OR ASTM D 4417 Method B-
Electronic Digital Profile
20. In which standard can we find information about and classification of corrosive environment?
- ISO 12944-2
21. What does the standard ISO 8502 – 9 cover?
- Analysis method for determination of salt soluble on the surface
22. As inspector you are involved with surface treatment
a) Please state what standard is used for determination of surface cleanliness for new steel preparation?
- ISO 8501-1
b) In the standard you find the letters A, B, C and D What do you mean?
- Rust Grade A, B,C,D: A- Full of mill scale; B- Mill scale with rust; C- Full of rust; D- Rust with pitting
c) Please explain the letter Sa, St and FI in the standard
Sa: blast cleaning prep grade (Sa 1, Sa 2, Sa 2 1/2, Sa 3); St: hand and power tool prep grade (St 2, St3); FL: Flame
cleaning prep grade
d) Please give a short procedure of how the standard is used
- Visual assessment without magnification by using 28 photos to do verification/comparison with actual condition
e) Is it possible to determine surface roughness with this standard?
- No. For surface roughness we should use ISO 8503-2 or ISO 8503-5
23. Iso 12944 is an important standard for Paint inspectors.
a) What is the name of this standard?
- Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems
b) How many parts are there in this standard?
- 9 parts
c) What is the title of each part?
- Part 1: General introduction
- - Part 2: Classification of environments
- - Part 3: Design considerations
- - Part 4: Types of surfaces and surface preparation
- - Part 5: Protective paint systems
- - Part 6: Laboratory performance test methods
- - Part 7: Execution and supervision of paint work
- - Part 8: Development of specifications for new work and maintenance
- - Part 9: Paint system Laboratory assessment for Offshore installation
24. Abrasives are classified in two main groups.
a) List the two main groups
- Metallic and non-metallic abrasive
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b) List at least two types of abrasive for the two groups
- Metallic (steel shot; steel grit); Non-metallic (Garnet, Aluminum Oxide)
c) How can you check if the abrasives are free for soluble salts and or oil/sats?
ASSESSMENT BY USING
- ASTM D4940 to check the soluble salt
- ASTM D7393 Vial test to check oil/grease
25. ISO 8501
a) Please describe how iso 8501 is built up
- ISO 8501-1: Rust grade, surface preparation grade of new steel preparation
- ISO 8501-2: Previously coated steel preparation grade
- ISO 8501-3: Assessment after Steel imperfection rectification
- ISO 8501-4: Initial surface condition/ prep grade and flash rust related to water jetting
b) Please list grades of preparation that is included in ISO 8501:1 for steel of rust grade B
B Sa 3; B Sa 2 ½; B Sa 2; B Sa 1; B Sa1; B St3; B St2; B FL
26. Roughness
a. What ISO standard method is used for detecting/measuring roughness on a surface?
- ISO 8503-2 comparator method Or ISO 8503-5 replica tape method Or ASTM D 4417 Method B-
Electronic Digital Profile
b. Write a procedure for evaluation of surface roughness?
ISO 8503-2
- Determine the abrasive to be used for blasting, Choose a proper comparator G or S
- Put comparator on test area
- Observe the pattern of test area from central hole of comparator, if necessary, magnifier below 7 times could be
used as assistant
- Compare the test area with different four segments and determine where the roughness is, Characterize the
roughness by Fine, Medium, or Coarse.
27. What is liquid pressure according to ISO 8501-4 is designated as UHPWJ?
- Above 200 MPA
28. The ISO 4628 series 1 to 6 describes different types of degradation of paint
- Name the degradation types of part 2 & part 3?
P2 Blistering and P3 Rusting
- Give a short description of how the standard is used?
The standard is used to assess the condition of the coating & evaluate the degradation of paint coatings regarding
intensity/quantity/size
29. ASTM D 4752 describes curing control of a zinc ethyl silicate paint. Give the name of test and explain how the test is
executed
- MEK Solvent double rubbing test
(50 double rubs using white cheese cloth & MEK and inspect the test area and the cheese cloth to rate based on the
scale for resistance)
30. In order to determine if the surface is blasted to a cleanliness standard of Sa 2 ½ in accordance with ISO 8501-1, the
inspector uses a field microscope having a 30x magnification. After the microscope investigation, the inspector rejects
the work.
a. Is the correct procedure in accordance with the standard ISO 8501-1?
- No, not correct. ISO 8501-1: visually assessment by using 28 photos without magnification
b. What kind of contamination should be treated according to ISO 8501-1?
- Mill scale, rust, oil, grease
31. a. When should be use ISO 4628?
- Evaluation the paint degradation/ paint failure regarding intensity; quantity and size, normally in
maintenance and repair
b. What do ISO 4628 part 2 and part 6 deal with?
- Part 2- blistering; Part 6- chalking
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c. What is “Ri4” in ISO 4628?
- Ri4: Rusting (8% area)
32. What is the ISO standard number(s) used for (question A-C):
a, Rust grades and degrees of cleanliness (new steel preparation)
- ISO 8501-1
b, Measuring (determination) and assessment of DFT
ISO 2808 determination and ISO 19840 Assessment
c, Extraction and analysis of soluble salts on a surface
- ISO 8502-6 extraction method and ISO 8502-9 analysis method
33. According to ISO 8501-1, describe each part of the specified requirements given below:
- ASa3: A Steel surface with full of mill scale; Sa 3: White blast cleaning or blast to visually cleaning steel
A Sa3: rust grade A steel to be prepared Sa 3 grade by abrasive blast cleaning
- D St 2:
D Steel surface rust with pitting; St 2: Through hand and power tool cleaning D St2: rust grade D steel
to be prepared St 2 grade by hand and power tool cleaning
34. List all the different cleanings grades illustrates in ISO 8501.1 for steel of
a) Rust grade A
- A Sa 2 ½; A Sa 3; A FL
b) Rust grade B
- B Sa 3; B Sa 2 ½; B Sa2; B Sa 1; B St 3; B St 2; B FL
c) Rust grade C
- C Sa 3; C Sa 2 ½; C Sa2; C Sa 1; C St 3; C St 2; C FL
d) Rust grade D
- D Sa 3; D Sa 2 ½; D Sa2; D Sa 1; D St 3; D St 2; D FL
35. What is the maximum DFT for use of cross-cut test according to ISO 2409?
- 250 microns
36. DFT of coating on substrate is 280 microns. Which ISO can you check adhesion?
- ISO 16276-2 use X Cut test
- ISO 16276-1 Or ISO 4624 pull off test
37. By which ways you can indicate there are no oil/grease on the surface after solvent cleaning?
Follow SSPC SP1:
- Visual assessment
- By wipe test
- By water break test
- By chalk test
- By ultraviolet test
38. How many standards we are often use for checking adhesion of paint?
- ISO 2409 Cross Cut Test
- ISO 16276-2 use X Cut test
- ISO 16276-1 Or ISO 4624 pull off test
39. What is meaning of P3 in ISO 8501-3?
- P3 - Very thorough preparation: surface is free of significant visible imperfections.
40. Low voltage test and high voltage test which standard we use to check. DFT for each type of Holiday test?
- ISO 29601 or ASTM D 5162
- Low voltage test: DFT <=500 microns
- High voltage test: DFT>500 microns
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