Methodology for Meeting Standards and Environmental Requirements in Thermal Spraying, Hardfacing and Sand Blasting

This paper presents the bases of a methodology for purchase, installation and use of equipment for thermal spraying, hardfacing and sand blasting. This methodology takes all currently known personnel and environmental regulations into account. Businesses already using the above-mentioned techniques as well as future users will find it useful as it gives details about how to meet the current obligations and to correctly evaluate the resources needed to design not only efficient, but also safe and environment-friendly workshops. To be more user-friendly, the necessary information for setting up a complete installation can be structured and presented under the form of notices which could constitute the basis of a user’s guide.