1.1 The purpose of this guide is to identify evaluation variables that can be used to determine whether existing coating qualification test data (for example, design basis accident or DBA, chemical resistance, fire resistance, thermal conductivity, etc.) meet the respective nuclear power plant qualification requirements or whether requalification is required. Guidance on developing a coating qualification test plan/procedure to qualify a new coating is beyond the scope of this standard.
1.2 This guide is intended for use in new construction and for refurbishing existing coating systems applied to concrete and metal substrates within containment.
1.3 This guide is intended for the use by, or under the supervision of, a person knowledgeable in coating technology and coatings used in CSL I applications, such as a person meeting the requirements of Guide D7108 or equivalent.
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
ASTM D8104-17 Referenced Document
ASTM D3911 Standard Test Method for Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants at Simulated Design Basis Accident (DBA) Conditions
ASTM D4060 Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser
ASTM D4082 Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants
ASTM D4258 Standard Practice for Surface Cleaning Concrete for Coating
ASTM D4259 Standard Practice for Abrading Concrete
ASTM D4260 Standard Practice for Acid Etching Concrete
ASTM D4538 Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities
ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers
ASTM D5139 Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants
ASTM D5144 Standard Guide for Use of Protective Coating Standards in Nuclear Power Plants*, 2024-04-21 Update
ASTM D7108 Standard Guide for Establishing Qualifications for a Nuclear Coatings Specialist*, 2018-08-15 Update
ASTM E1269 Standard Test Method for Determining Specific Heat Capacity by Differential Scanning Calorimetry
ASTM E1530 Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Resistance to Thermal Transmission of Thin Specimens of Materials by the Guarded Heat Flow Meter Technique
ASTM E84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
ASTM G14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings (Falling Weight Test)
ASTM D8104-17 history
2023ASTM D8104-17(2023) Standard Guide for Determining Coating Qualification Test Data Applicability
2017ASTM D8104-17 Standard Guide for Determining Coating Qualification Test Data Applicability