AMPP CIP Level 3 case studies
AMPP CIP Level 3 · Put your knowledge to work in context.
AMPP CIP Level 3 is the advanced tier of the Coating Inspector Program offered by AMPP, the Association for Materials Protection and Performance, which describes itself as "the largest global community for corrosion and coatings expertise." The credential is aimed at experienced coating inspectors who already hold lower-level CIP certification and want to demonstrate deeper competence in inspection planning, quality assurance, and specialty coating systems. AMPP's site lists coating inspection among its course and certification areas, and directs candidates to certification resources, exam preparation guides, and a certification portal for scheduling and results. The AMPP CIP Level 3 case studies are 5 cases and about 2,736 words.
1Holiday Detector Voltage Selection on a Thick Epoxy Lining
A shop is lining the interior of a carbon steel produced-water vessel with a 100% solids epoxy. The specified dry film thickness is 500-600 micrometres.
581 words, about 3 min2Adhesion Test Method Conflict on a Pipeline Coating
A pipeline coating specification calls for a fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) mainline coating and requires adhesion testing per the project's referenced standard. The inspector is told by the coating applicator that they will perform a "pull-off adhesion test" using a portable adhesion tester with dollies glued to the coating.
509 words, about 3 min3Cathodic Disbondment Failure After Immersion Service Startup
A new carbon steel tank bottom is internally coated with a thin-film epoxy for immersion service and is also protected by an impressed current cathodic protection (ICCP) system. The coating was holiday-tested and passed.
604 words, about 3 min4Surface Profile and Salt Contamination Before a Zinc-Rich Primer
A fabricator is applying an inorganic zinc-rich primer to blasted steel for an offshore structure. The specification requires a surface profile of 50-75 micrometres and a maximum soluble salt level of 3 micrograms/cm2 chloride equivalent.
501 words, about 3 min5DFT Gauge Reading Dispute on a Coated Bridge Girder
An inspector is checking dry film thickness on a bridge girder coated with a three-coat system: zinc-rich primer, epoxy intermediate, and polyurethane topcoat. The specification requires the total system DFT to be 240-320 micrometres, measured per the referenced DFT standard.
541 words, about 3 min