Module 16: Surface defects European Coatings Academy I Elementary Classes

Description

The European Coatings Academy is a brandnew online learning platform for people in careers in all areas of the coatings industry.

Elementary Classes, the first of many courses to follow, provides an introduction to coatings technology. As a non-technician, this online course will give you the opportunity to learn the most important technical basics of the paint and coatings industry. You will have learned the key vocabulary of the paint language and will be able to present yourself confidently in the future.

Module 16 describes many of the most commonly occurring defects that occur with coatings and will provide you with the following key learning points:

Common coatings defects and likely causes:
• Adhesion loss
• Chalking of undercoats
• Wrinkling
• Dissolution and swelling
• Blisters, bubbles and pinholes
• Craters

The module is presented by renowned industry experts in English language, using easily understood videos* and understanding is checked and confirmed afterwards by use of multiple choice questions including a dedicated certificate at the end.

Speaker: Dr. Gesa Patzelt-Thiel
Surface and coating specialist at Schmitz Cargobull AG
Gesa Patzelt-Thiel studied chemistry in Bremen and completed her doctorate at the Fraunhofer Institute for Manufacturing Technology and Advanced Materials (IFAM) on the topic of “Investigations into the curing and ageing behaviour of adhesives using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy”. From 2011 to the end of 2022, she worked as a project manager in the Coating Technology department at IFAM and managed industrial projects and European and nationally funded projects for the development of functional coatings. These developments included anti-ice, anti-contamination, drag reduction, erosion protection and improved barrier properties of coatings for aerospace, automotive and electronics applications. In addition, she also gained experience in the field of corrosion protection and damage assessment. Gesa Patzelt-Thiel has been working as a surface and coating specialist at Schmitz Cargobull AG since 2023.

Please Note: After the purchase, the buyer will automatically receive a personal access code by email to our e-learning platform EC Academy.

The price includes:

• Access to the course Elementary Classes in the EC Academy
• Stream the purchased videos for 6 months
• Quiz & Certificate

We recommend purchasing the complete course, which automatically includes all 16 modules. Individual modules purchased are not refundable.

*Your access to the videos is valid up to 6 months from the date of purchase.