Handbook of Hot-Dip Galvanization: MAASS:HOT-DIP GALVANIZAT. O-BK

Hot-dip galvanization is a method for coating steel workpieces with a protective zinc film to enhance the corrosion resistance and to improve the mechanical material properties. Hot-dip galvanized steel is the material of choice underlying many modern buildings and constructions, such as train stations, bridges and metal domes. Based on the successful German version, this edition has been adapted to include international standards, regulations and best practices. The book systematically covers all steps in hot-dip galvanization: surface pre-treatment, process and systems technology, environmental issues, and quality management. As a result, the reader finds the fundamentals as well as the most important aspects of process technology and technical equipment, alongside contributions on workpiece requirements for optimal galvanization results and methods for applying additional protective coatings to the galvanized pieces. With over 200 illustrated examples, step-by-step instructions, presentations and reference tables, this is essential reading for apprentices and professionals alike. Content: Chapter 1 Corrosion and Corrosion Protection (pages 1–19): Dr. Peter Maa? Chapter 2 Historical Development of Hot?Dip Galvanizing (pages 21–28): Dr. Peter Maa? Chapter 3 Surface?Preparation Technology (pages 29–90): Dr. Peter Pei?ker Chapter 4 Hot?Dip Galvanizing and Layer?Formation Technology (pages 91–124): W.?D. Schulz and M. Thiele Chapter 5 Technical Equipment (pages 125–183): R. Mintert and Peter Pei?ker Chapter 6 Environmental Protection and Occupational Safety in Hot?Dip Galvanizing Plants (pages 185–237): C. Ka?ner Chapter 7 Design and Manufacturing according to Hot?Dip Galvanizing Requirements (pages 239–289): G. Scheer and M. Huckshold Chapter 8 Quality Management in Hot?Dip Galvanizing Companies (pages 291–301): G. Halm Chapter 9 Corrosion behavior of Zinc Coatings (pages 303–348): H.?J. Bottcher, W. Friehe, D. Horstmann, C.?L. Kruse, W. Schwenk and W.?D. Schulz Chapter 10 Coatings on Zinc Layers – Duplex?Systems (pages 349–370): A. Schneider Chapter 11 Economic Efficiency of Hot?Dip Galvanizing (pages 371–377): Peter Maa? Chapter 12 Examples of Use (pages 379–401): Dr. Peter Maa? Chapter 13 Appendix (pages 403–441): Dr. Peter Maa?

Hot-dip galvanization is a method for coating steel workpieces with a protective zinc film to enhance the corrosion resistance and to improve the mechanical material properties. Hot-dip galvanized steel is the material of choice underlying many modern buildings and constructions, such as train stations, bridges and metal domes.

Based on the successful German version, this edition has been adapted to include international standards, regulations and best practices. The book systematically covers all steps in hot-dip galvanization: surface pre-treatment, process and systems technology, environmental issues, and quality management. As a result, the reader finds the fundamentals as well as the most important aspects of process technology and technical equipment, alongside contributions on workpiece requirements for optimal galvanization results and methods for applying additional protective coatings to the galvanized pieces.

With over 200 illustrated examples, step-by-step instructions, presentations and reference tables, this is essential reading for apprentices and professionals alike.

The book systematically covers all steps of the hot-dip galvanization process. The reader finds the basics such as corrosion and zinc film formation as well as the most important aspects of process technology and technical equipment, alongside with contributions on workpiece requirements for optimal galvanization results and on methods for applying additional protective coatings to the galvanized pieces. Separate chapters deal with the important topics of safety at work, environment protection, profitability considerations and quality management