ASTM D5144-00 - 10.5.2000
 
1. Scope

1.1 This guide provides a common basis on which protective coatings for the surfaces of light water-moderated nuclear power generating facilities may be qualified and selected by reproducible evaluation tests. This standard also provides guidance for application and maintenance of protective coatings. Under the environmental operating and accident conditions of nuclear power generation facilities, encompassing Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR's) and Boiling Water Reactors (BWR's), coating performance may be affected by exposure to any one, all, or a combination of the following conditions:ionizing radiation; contamination by radioactive nuclides and subsequent decontamination processes; chemical and water sprays; high-temperature high-pressure steam; and abrasion or wear.

1.2 The content of this guide includes:

Section Referenced Documents 2 Terminology 3 Significance and Use 4 Preparation of Test Specimens 5 Radiation Resistance 6 Decontamination 7 Physical Properties 8 Chemical Resistance 9 Fire Evaluation 10 DBA Testing 11 Surface Preparation, Coating Application, and Inspection for 12 Shop and Field Work Quality Assurance 13 Keywords 14

1.2.1 In addition, this guide addresses technical topics within ANSI N5.12 and ANSI N101.2 that were covered by separate ASTM standards, for example, surface preparation, shop and field and coating application, and shop and field.

1.2.2 Applicable sections of this guide and specific acceptance criteria may be incorporated into specifications and other documents where appropriate.

1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safetyconcerns, 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.

 
2. Referenced Documents

D4227-05(2023)

Standard Practice for Qualification of Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings to Concrete Surfaces

D4537-25

Standard Guide for Establishing Procedures to Qualify and Certify Personnel Performing Coating and Lining Work Inspection in Nuclear Facilities

D4060-25

Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic Coatings by the Taber Abraser

D4082-10(2023)

Standard Test Method for Effects of Gamma Radiation on Coatings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants

D4228-05(2023)

Standard Practice for Qualification of Coating Applicators for Application of Coatings to Steel Surfaces

D7167-25

Standard Guide for Establishing Procedures to Monitor the Performance of Safety-Related Coating Service Level III Lining Systems in an Operating Nuclear Power Plant

D7230-06(2021)

Standard Guide for Evaluating Polymeric Lining Systems for Water Immersion in Coating Service Level III Safety-Related Applications on Metal Substrates

D7234-22

Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings on Concrete Using Portable Pull-Off Adhesion Testers

D7491-21

Standard Guide for Management of Non-Conforming Coatings in Coating Service Level I Areas of Nuclear Power Plants

E84-26a

Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials (Includes all amendments and changes 4/15/2026).

E648-25a

Standard Test Method for Critical Radiant Flux of Floor-Covering Systems Using a Radiant Heat Energy Source (Includes all amendments and changes 12/17/2025).

E1461-13(2022)

Standard Test Method for Thermal Diffusivity by the Flash Method

E1530-25

Standard Test Method for Evaluating the Resistance to Thermal Transmission by the Guarded Heat Flow Meter Technique

D4538-21

Standard Terminology Relating to Protective Coating and Lining Work for Power Generation Facilities

D4541-22

Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable Adhesion Testers

D5139-19

Standard Specification for Sample Preparation for Qualification Testing of Coatings to be Used in Nuclear Power Plants

D5163-16(2021)

Standard Guide for Establishing a Program for Condition Assessment of Coating Service Level I Coating Systems in Nuclear Power Plants

C177-19e1

Standard Test Method for Steady-State Heat Flux Measurements and Thermal Transmission Properties by Means of the Guarded-Hot-Plate Apparatus (Includes all amendments and changes 2/23/2023).

D3843-16(2021)e1

Standard Practice for Quality Assurance for Protective Coatings Applied to Nuclear Facilities (Includes all amendments and changes 2/22/2021).

D3911-16(2021)

Standard Test Method for Evaluating Coatings Used in Light-Water Nuclear Power Plants at Simulated Design Basis Accident (DBA) Conditions

D3912-10(2023)

Standard Test Method for Chemical Resistance of Coatings and Linings for Use in Nuclear Power Plants