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Title:

PAINT REMOVAL FROM STEEL STRUCTURES (PHASE II)
Cover of PAINT REMOVAL FROM STEEL STRUCTURES (PHASE II)

Accession Number:

00758006

Record Type:

Monograph

Availability:

National Technical Information Service

5301 Shawnee Road
Alexandria, VA 22312 United States
Order Number: PB99-117087

Abstract:

This Innovations Deserving Exploratory Analysis (IDEA) report covers the work performed during a contract to demonstrate the feasibility of a novel process to remove paint coatings from highway steel structures. The novel electrochemical method, the ElectroStrip (Trademark) Process, employs cathodic treatment of the steel to achieve debonding of the paint. It permits complete collection of lead-containing paint debris without any particles becoming airborne; the usual extensive precautionary environmental and occupational measures would not be necessary and lead components could be usefully recycled. The approach is patented by EMEC Consultants. The ElectroStrip (Trademark) technology was demonstrated at an I-66 overpass in Arlington, Virginia. In preparation for this demonstration, essential components of the process, such as ElectroPad (Trademark) design and scoring techniques, were refined. Equipment to treat up to 80 sq ft (7.4 sq m) in area simultaneously was acquired and assembled into an operational unit for field testing. For the commercialization of the technology, the ElectroStrip Corporation was established. Development of the technology was publicized and encountered significant interest.

Supplemental Notes:

This NCHRP-IDEA investigation was conducted by EMEC Consultants Laboratory, New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Distribution, posting, or copying of this PDF is strictly prohibited without written permission of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academy of Sciences. Unless otherwise indicated, all materials in this PDF are copyrighted by the National Academy of Sciences. Copyright © National Academy of Sciences. All rights reserved

Report/Paper Numbers:

NCHRP-IDEA Project 038

Contract Numbers:

NCHRP-94-ID038

Language:

English

Corporate Authors:

Transportation Research Board

500 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001 United States

Authors:

KELLER, R

Pagination:

33 p.

Publication Date:

1998-11

Serial:

NCHRP-IDEA Program Project Final Report

Publisher: Transportation Research Board

Period Covered:

9611-9805

Features:

Photos; References (3)

Uncontrolled Terms:

Commercialization; Removal

Subject Areas:

Environment; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Safety and Human Factors; I61: Equipment and Maintenance Methods

Files:

TRIS, TRB

Created Date:

Dec 21 2001 12:00AM