Development of durable coatings for steel tanks exposed to high chlorine concentrations

This project aims to find the durable coating which resists blistering (bubble like spots (somewhat like chickenpox sores) beneath or within a coating or paint film) for uses on steel swimming pools which is of concern for Nanaimo, BC based company Dunk Pool. This study will find suitable coating from already available coating and study the latest trends in the coatings for metal surface that remains submerged in water. Then further improvement will be made by adding performance enhancing additives. All the coatings will be rigorously tested to check the effect of aging and fatigue in extreme environmental condition. In the end, this study aims to provide Dunk Pools with the coating that to suit the long-term durability, blistering resistance on the surface of swimming pool.

Faculty Supervisor:

Rishi Gupta

Student:

Partner:

Dunk Pools

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Victoria

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