Introductory technical guidance for civil and mechanical engineers and construction managers interested in selection of and surface preparation for application of thermal spray coatings for corrosion protection and other purposes. Here is what is discussed:1. INTRODUCTION2. SERVICE ENVIRONMENTS3. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS IN COATING SELECTION4. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES IN FRESH WATER5. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES IN SEAWATER6. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES7. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR FERROUS METAL SURFACES EXPOSED TO HIGH TEMPERATURES8. THERMAL SPRAY SELECTION FOR ZEBRA MUSSEL PROTECTION9. THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR CATHODIC PROTECTION OF REINFORCING STEEL IN CONCRETE10. THERMAL SPRAY NONSKID COATINGS11. THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR CAVITATION/EROSION PROTECTION12. THERMAL SPRAY COATINGS FOR PARTIALLY SUBMERGED STRUCTURES13. SURFACE PREPARATION.