Group test facilities include controlled high-temperature testing, abrasion and impact testing, UV and hot-salt fog testing (within 2 x two-metre chambers), adhesion, chemical and deluge testing as well as application and field testing areas - all on site.

This report brings together a range of internal and external tests relating to the performance of Enviropeel applications during prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures and high salt concentrations in atmospheric and laboratory conditions. The tests, conducted both in-house and by external agencies, are designed to replicate the most extreme natural conditions as well as measuring results against internationally recognised standards such as ASTM B117 and G154. The report covers tests conducted over the past 15 years: UK 1997, Australia 2006, USA 2009, Malaysia 2010 - 2014.

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2013-2014: 10,000 HOUR ASTM B117 HOT SALT FOG TESTING

TEST PARAMETERS AND FINDINGS

• Test standard: ASTM B117
• Substrate tested: 6” carbon-steel test flanges
• Test duration: 10,000 hours (14 months)
• 5% salt fog at 30°C
• Substrate condition prior to testing:  SA 2.5
• Substrate condition after testing:  extensive corrosion on exposed steel, no corrosion on protected flange
• Extrapolated real time exposure: 100 years

2013-14: UV CYCLIC TESTING

TEST PARAMETERS AND FINDINGS

• Test standard: ASTM G154 EXTENDED
• Substrate tested: 6” carbon-steel test flanges
• Test duration: 4500 hours (6 months)
• 47°C 5% salt fog and 4 x 15W 450nm UV 30°C weekly cycle
• Substrate condition prior to testing:  SA 2.5
• Substrate condition after testing:  no detectable deterioration of Enviropeel
• Extrapolated real time exposure: 10 years

2010: DELUGE TEST PROGRAM FOR GLOBAL POWER INDUSTRY MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIER

TEST PARAMETERS AND FINDINGS

• Test standard: in-house test to meet customer specification
• Substrate tested: horizontally oriented 12” carbon-steel flange
• Test duration: 8640 hours (ongoing)
• 20% salt solution at 20°C to 50C (Tropical ambient temperatures)
• Substrate condition prior to testing:  power tool to white metal
• Substrate condition after testing:  extensive corrosion on exposed steel, no corrosion on protected flange
• Extrapolated real time exposure: 10 years

2009: INTERNATIONAL WELLHEAD MANUFACTURER’S OWN IN-HOUSE TESTING

TEST PARAMETERS AND FINDINGS

• Test standard:  ASTM B117
• Substrate tested: painted carbon steel well-head components
• Test duration: 3000 hours
• Salt content: 5%
• Temperature: 35°C
• Substrate condition prior to testing: assembled new components, single pack exterior coating. Coated with Enviropeel and then large areas cut away prior to test.
• Substrate condition after testing: exposed areas showing heavy corrosion, protected areas and bolts in good condition
• Extrapolated real time exposure: N/A

2006: TEST FOR MAJOR BEARING MANUFACTURER

TEST PARAMETERS & FINDINGS

• Test standard: ASTM B117
• Substrate tested: roller bearing
• Test duration: 1000 hours
• 5% Salt Solution at 35°C
• Substrate condition prior to testing:  surface tarnish, light corrosion patches
• Substrate condition after testing: bright clean steel (surface effects wiped away)
• Extrapolated real time exposure: 10 Years

2005: TEST FOR MINING MULTINATIONAL BY 3RD PARTY COMPANY

TEST PARAMETERS & FINDINGS

• Test standard: customer specified and monitored conditions - exterior & interior storage, on site operation
• Substrates tested: painted carbon steel bearing housings, machined steel components
• Test duration: 17,500 hours - 44,000 hours (2 - 5 years), depending on components
• Substrate condition prior to testing: painted or machined steel
• Substrate condition after testing: no corrosion or component failure throughout trial
• Component/substrate MTBF: increased by more than 500%

1997 - 3RD PARTY TESTING FACILITY

TEST PARAMETERS & FINDINGS

• Test standard: ASTM B117-97
• Substrates tested: Carbon steel flanges
• Test duration: 3000 Hours, 500 hours examination test intervals
• 5% salt solution at 35°C
• Substrate condition prior to testing: grit blasted to SA2.5, some epoxy coated, others bare steel
• Substrate condition after testing: no corrosion within Enviropeel encapsulation, severe corrosion outside
• Extrapolated real time exposure: 30 Years North Sea environment

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