NACE TM 0215:2015

This NACE standard test method describes a reliable measuring methodology for determining the gouge resistance to shear scratch/indentation of coating systems. The purpose of this standard is to provide a test method for determining the gouge resistance of coating systems used on buried ferrous metal pipelines. It is intended to be used by pipeline operating companies, pipeline owners, pipeline contractors, pipeline inspection services, and pipeline coating mills. This latest effort to develop a test method was driven by the joint efforts of representatives of coating manufacturers, coating applicators, equipment suppliers, corrosion specialists, and other personnel concerned with the construction of underground pipeline facilities.