Presenters Name: Priscilla Johnston
Employment Title: Coatings Scientist, Marine Specialty Coatings, Specialised Coatings & Corrosion Science
Company: Defence Science & Technology Group
Biography: Priscilla is a PhD qualified polymer chemist and has undertaken postdoctoral research in both the UK and Australia. She joined DSTG in 2020 as a Coatings Scientist in the Specialised Coatings and Corrosion Science Group, where she primarily works on projects that deliver improved coatings solutions and advice to the Royal Australian Navy. Her main interests lie in the evaluation of new coatings technologies as well as the trial and inspection of coating systems applied on Defence platforms.
Presentation Title: Heat Induction Coating Removal – RAN Trial
Presentation Abstract: Replacement of coatings on Royal Australian Navy (RAN) vessels due to coating breakdown and corrosion, accounts for a significant proportion of overall maintenance activities. New technologies that can reduce the time and cost penalties associated with coating and corrosion maintenance work are highly sought after. One potential technology is heat induction coating removal. Heat induction coating removal uses the principles of induction heating to rapidly heat coated steel substrates and disbond adhered coating. The technology is marketed as being faster, cleaner and safer than traditional coating removal methods such as abrasive blasting.
