Effervescent Painting

Project Number (JTEG Assigned) MC-06-0003
Project Title Effervescent Painting
Service Marine Corps
Command LOGCOM
Implementation Depot Barstow
Project Lead Greg Russell (229) 639-8072 gregory.russell.ctr@usmc.mil
TI Goals Supported C-1, P-2, S-3
Focus Area Coatings/Corrosion Control
Platform General Ground Vehicle (Tracked or Wheeled)
Platform Specific All ground vehicles and workload
Implemented Technology Paint application equipment
Problem Definition

Depots need to reduce overspray, minimize clean-up, improve transfer efficiency, and elimnate costs associated with coating operations

Proposed Solution

Industrial applications indicate that effervescent atomization techniques have the potential to meet 95% transfer efficiency. Investigate and evaluate this technology.

Expected Result New capability
Benefits Improve depot paint transfer efficiency in coating operations
Unfunded Requirement Yes
Start FY FY06
Completion Date
WIP Yes
Implemented No
Comments Project has not yet been prioritized.