SBIR/STTR Research Award
Polysulfide Modified Epoxy Novolac Cladding for Steel Immersion/ Splash Zone Service
Award amount
$144,504Program and phase
SBIR · Phase IIAward year
2003Award details
- Awarding agency
- Department of Defense
- Branch
- Navy
- Recipient company
- POLYSPEC, L.P.
- Proposal award date
- Not reported
- Contract end date
- Not reported
- UEI
- Not reported
- Solicitation number
- Not reported
- Topic code
- Not reported
Research abstract
Coatings of steel waterfront stuctures currently have a life expectancy of 5 years splash zone service. Maintenance applied coatings give an additional 3 years service prior to reapplication. The required regular maintenance and repair cycle is costly.The initial application of a polysulfide modified epoxy novolac will extend te maintenance cycle, thereby reducing repair costs. Potential commercial applications will include bridges, roofing, bilges, bulkheads, sheet pile, pipe pile, H-piles, cranes, in/offshore petrochemical structures, water and waste water structures, industrial facilities, containment systems, mooring structures, and marine equipment.
Technology keywords
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