June VLC features failure analysis of paint and coatings.The FSCT FSCT Federation of Societies for Coating Technology FSCT Fire Support Control Terminal has announced the latest offering in its 2005 series of Virtual Learning Conferences. Dwight G. Weldon, president of Weldon Laboratories, will present "Failure Analysis of Paints and Coatings" on June 23, 2005, from 2:00-3:30 (ET). This course presents the various aspects of solving paint and coating failures. Included is a brief introduction into the types of information needed, what to look for at a job site, and sampling. The major focus of the course is on the many sophisticated laboratory techniques--such as infrared spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy electron microscopy Technique that allows examination of samples too small to be seen with a light microscope. Electron beams have much smaller wavelengths than visible light and hence higher resolving power. , and differential scanning calorimetry--that are available for investigating such problems. Although some minimal theory behind these techniques is presented, discussions center around the type of practical information that these tools can provide to the failure analyst. Learning Objectives * Discuss the thought process involved in failure analysis * Discuss the type of information needed and sampling procedures * Introduce many of the modern laboratory techniques Laboratory techniques are the sum of procedures used on natural sciences such as chemistry, biology, physics in order to conduct an experiment, all of them follow scientific method; while some of them involves the use of complex laboratory equipment from laboratory glassware to available for solving coating failures * Present practical applications of the laboratory techniques Course Instructor Dwight G. Weldon is the president of Weldon Laboratories, Inc., Imperial, PA, a company specializing in failure analysis and physical and analytical testing of paints and coatings. Mr. Weldon received a B.S. Degree from the University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. and an M.S. Degree in analytical chemistry analytical chemistry: see under chemistry. from Michigan Technological University Michigan Technological University (abbr. Michigan Tech or MTU) is an American public university with a range of degree offerings. Michigan Tech's main campus is in Houghton, Michigan, in the Upper Peninsula. . For over 20 years, he has worked on thousands of coatings failure analysis projects, in addition to conducting routine testing. Author of the book Failure Analysis of Paints and Coatings, Mr. Weldon has also published numerous papers and has presented several courses on various aspects of paint testing and failure analysis. He serves on various ASTM ASTM abbr. American Society for Testing and Materials committees on coatings, is a Past-President of the Pittsburgh Society for Coatings Technology, and is an SSPC SSPC Society for Protective Coatings (formerly Steel Structures Painting Council) SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council (now Society for Protective Coatings) Certified Protective Coatings Specialist. Who Should Attend This course will be beneficial for technical service personnel, coating field representatives, engineers, consultants, corrosion engineers, specifiers, and laboratory personnel engaged in failure analysis or technical service. Registration Early Bird Fees: Register by June 16 to receive the discounted rate of: $349--FSCT Member; $399--Nonmember. Regular Fees: After June 16, the registration fee is: $399--FSCT Member; $449--Nonmember. Only one fee is charged per location, regardless of how many participate. To register, visit www.coatingstech.org/Programs/Shows/Schedule.cfm; or phone 610.940.0777. |
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