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Specification for Internal and External Coating of
Offshore Carbon Steel Pipes and Flanges






CONTRACT NO.
POGC-801-84/240
PROJECT South Pars Gas Field Development Phases 15&16
COMPANY Pars Oil and Gas Company
CONSORTIUM GHORB-IOEC





03 26/8/2008 Approved for Construction R. Namazi R. Mobarrez Sh. Sojoudi S.H. Habibi

02
31/10/2007 Approved for Construction
Sahel C.E.
O.G.P.D.
R. Namazi
Sh. Sojoudi
R. Mobarrez
H. Firouzi
01 11/09/2007 Issued for Comments
Sahel C.E.
O.G.P.D.
R. Namazi
Sh. Sojoudi
R. Mobarrez
H. Gh.
Maasomian

00 06/05/2007 Issued for Comments
Sahel C.E.
O.G.P.D.
R. Namazi
Sh. Sojoudi
R. Mobarrez
H. Gh.
Maasomian

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CONTRACTOR
APPROVED
COMPANY
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Table of Contents
1. General project description..........................................................................................4
2. Scope...........................................................................................................................4
3. Responsibilities and Authorities ...................................................................................4
4. References...................................................................................................................5
5. Coating Material for steel pipes and flanges ................................................................5
5.1. Product Data..........................................................................................................5
5.2. Material Handling and Control ...............................................................................6
6. Coating thickness.........................................................................................................7
6.1. Coating thickness for steel pipes...........................................................................7
6.2. Coating thickness for steel flanges........................................................................7
7. Qualification Requirements ..........................................................................................7
7.1. Coating System Qualification.................................................................................7
7.2. Procedure Qualification.........................................................................................8
8. Surface Preparation.....................................................................................................9
8.1. General..................................................................................................................9
8.2. Visual Inspection....................................................................................................9
8.3. Cleaning................................................................................................................9
8.4. Blast cleaning......................................................................................................10
8.5. Environmental Control .........................................................................................10
9. Coating Application....................................................................................................10
9.1. General................................................................................................................10
9.2. Internal Coating of Field J oints ............................................................................10
10. Inspection, general requirements.............................................................................11
11. Health and safety.....................................................................................................11
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1. General project description
Seawater with flow rate of 40,000m
3
/h i.e. 11.11m
3
/s is brought to an onshore pumping
basin through seawater intake pipelines for south Pars Gas-Field Development Phases 15
& 16 and some other phases located in Assaluyeh. It is considered to use High Density
Polyethylene (HDPE) pipes as the offshore pipelines. These pipelines are connected to the
offshore intake chambers as well as the onshore basin by means of steel flanges and
specified lengths of steel pipe.

2. Scope
This specification defines the requirements for coating of the interior and exterior of
underwater steel pipes as well as steel flanges which connect the polyethylene pipes to the
offshore intake chambers as well as the onshore basin.

3. Responsibilities and Authorities
In this project, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for field investigation, design,
procurement, supply, transportation of the materials to preparation site, fabrication,
construction, installation, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup and performance
tests for seawater intake with a total capacity of 40000 m3/h including a desalination unit
with a capacity of 12000 m3 per day.
These responsibilities consist of all common parts of the project according to contract
engineering drawings and documents. Supply, purchase and installation of specific
equipments of phases 15 & 16, two diesel pumps and all appliances of desalination unit
are on the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR, while supply, purchase and installation of
the specific equipments for phases (17 & 18), (22, 23 & 24), (6, 7 & 8) and (X & Y) are not
included.
Supplying required electricity in the project's operation phase as well as allocation of
space for seawater intake and desalination unit constructions are on the company's
responsibility. The contractor's detailed responsibilities are in accordance with the project's
contract.
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4. References
BS 5493 - Code of practice for protective coating of iron and steel structures
against corrosion
BS 7079 - Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products
BS EN 9001 - Quality System
ISO 8501-1 - Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and
related products - visual assessment of cleanliness.
ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems: Requirements
ISO 8503.1.2.3.4 Preparation of steel substrates - Surface roughness
ISO 8501-1 1971 Preparation of steel substrates (SIS 05.59,00)
ISO 2808 Paints and Varnishes Determination of film thickness
ANSI/AWWA C222-99 Polyurethane coatings for the interior and exterior of steel
water pipe and fittings
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Manual Volumes I and II
SSPC-SP1 Surface Preparation Specification
SSPC-SP 10/NACE No.2 Near-white Blast Cleaning

5. Coating Material for steel pipes and flanges
The coating material for steel pipes and flanges shall be Polyurea. This material forms a
durable seamless coating with a good resistance against seawater. This 100% solid
material can be sprayed to a desired thickness in a single application. This coating system
is applicable for interior and exterior of steel pipes and steel flanges.

5.1. Product Data
The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY the following technical data of
coating materials:

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Date of Compiling
Name of Product Manufacturer and Source Factory
Grading Range
Name / Type of Product
Density
Application Temperature Range
Application Humidity Range
Gel Time
Tack free time
Color
Stability Conditions During Storage
Storage, Packaging and Shelf Life

The CONTRACTOR shall also submit performance data and material tests data to
demonstrate that its applied Polyurea coating system is suitable for use in submerged
pipelines with an operating temperature up to 70C in seawater.

5.2. Material Handling and Control
All packages of Polyurea coating shall be marked with the following data as minimum:
Manufacturers name
Material identification
Batch number
Date and place of manufacture of the Polyurea coating
Safety instructions
Expiry date of use

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All coating material shall be handled, stored and applied in accordance with the
manufacturer instructions that are approved by the COMPANY as directed by an
authorized representative from the manufacturer.

6. Coating thickness
6.1. Coating thickness for steel pipes
6.1.1. Minimum dry film thickness
The minimum applied dry film thickness shall be 500 microns on the interior lining and
625 microns on the exterior coating, or the minimum dry film thickness required by the
manufacturer, whichever is greater.

6.1.2. Maximum dry film thickness
The coating system may be applied to any maximum dry film thickness as
recommended by the coating manufacturer.

6.2. Coating thickness for steel flanges
The flanges must be protected in the same manner as the pipes.

Note: The film thickness shall be measured by using an electronic device in accordance
with ISO 2808

7. Qualification Requirements
7.1. Coating System Qualification
Before the proposed coating system can be applied, the coating manufacturer and
CONTRACTOR shall submit evidence to the COMPANY that he has successfully applied it
before, and has used the proposed coating application process on the same pipe material.
The manufacturer shall guarantee the coating material.
In addition, evidence that the coating system has been successfully subjected to the
items listed below shall be supplied:
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- Cleanliness of blast cleaned surface (ISO Sa 2)
- Surface profile and surface roughness
- Pipe surface temperature
- Coating application temperature
- Appearance
- Coating thickness
- Holiday detection
- Adhesion
- Flexibility
- Integrity
- Impact
- Elongation
- Electrical resistance
- Thermal ageing
- System identification /manufacturers data
- Coating process data and plant data.
- Penetration resistance

7.2. Procedure Qualification
Before commencement of the application of the Polyurea coating, the CONTRACTOR
shall submit coating procedures for the Polyurea coating system to the COMPANY for
approval. This document shall include full details of, but not be limited to, the follow
activities:
Line pipe handling, storage and inspection at all stages of application work.
Line pipe surface preparation including abrasive details, removal of steel defects
and method of application.
Cure time temperature.
Inspection and testing including instrument and equipment types frequency and
acceptance criteria.
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Details of instruments and equipment calibration methods including relevant
standards and examples of calibration certificates.
Complete details of inventory of laboratory and equipment.
Quality control procedures, including methods of record keeping, batch
identification, details of personnel for all aspects of the work.
Coating repair procedures and acceptance criteria for repairs and rejection.

8. Surface Preparation
8.1. General
The interior lining or exterior coating shall be applied according to the manufacturer's
recommendations that are approved by the COMPANY. These recommendations cover
surface preparation, inspection, repairs and field coating application.

8.2. Visual Inspection
Prior to blast cleaning, every pipe shall be 100% visually inspected to check for physical
damage or distortion. All discontinuity shall be determined as per project requirements.
Any damaged pipes shall be quarantined by the contractor.
In addition, each flange shall be visually inspected to check physical damage or
distortion.
The contractor shall assign properly qualified personnel to the inspection.

8.3. Cleaning
Prior to abrasive blast cleaning, surfaces to be coated shall be free of oil, grease or
other soluble contaminants. Each pipe and flange shall be cleaned in accordance with
SSPC-SP 1.
Only solvents that do not leave a residue shall be used for cleaning

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8.4. Blast cleaning
After cleaning, all areas to be coated shall be abrasive blast cleaned, Sa 2 in
accordance with ISO 8501-1 or BS 7079: Part A1, with an angular profile of a minimum of
50 microns and a maximum of 100 microns. If a greater degree of surface preparation is
recommended by the manufacturer, that level of surface preparation shall be used.
8.5. Environmental Control
The manufacturer recommendations shall be considered regarding the
environmental issues such as temperature and humidity.

9. Coating Application
9.1. General
The interior and exterior coatings shall be applied according to the coating
manufacturer's instructions to the required thickness as per Sec. 6.
The application of the coating shall be completed and supervised by qualified individuals
who have been trained by the manufacturer in the application of the coating being applied.
Blast cleaned surfaces must be kept free from grease or oil contamination. After blast
cleaning no further use of solvents or washes will be permitted without the specific consent
of the manufacturer.
Any pipe or flange that has deteriorated below the standard of Sa 2 or contaminated
by oil, grease, moisture or other matter immediately prior to application, shall be re-blasted.
Polyurea coating is applied using a plural component, high pressure, airless spray unit
with inline heaters and heated hose according to the manufacturer's instructions. Material
supply should be agitated and heated prior to application.

9.2. Internal Coating of Field Joints
The pre-treatment of the field-joints should be as follows:
Beads with surface irregularity exceeding 3mm or with sharp crests having a radius
less than 2 mm should be ground.
All edges shall be rounded off with a grinder to a radius of 2mm.
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10. Inspection, general requirements
Materials and consumables shall be inspected and certified to comply with the
requirements of this specification.
All material shall be clearly marked with a batch number, compound name and date of
production.
Inspection and testing during the coating operation shall include as a minimum:
Monitoring of abrasive size and cleanliness.
Checking surface roughness.
Visual examination of the surface of each pipe for surface contaminants and
defects.
Checking and recording the coating thickness.
100% holiday detection.

11. Health and safety
The followings shall be considered in applying Polyurea:
Avoid contact with eyes and skin.
Do not inhale or ingest
Wear goggles, rubber gloves and respirator
When spraying in a confined area, also wear a fresh air hood and make
provisions for forced ventilation
Manufacturer safety instructions