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: 1011622013-FBT-622
TITLE : Painting Specification for Flat Bottom Tanks
Sheet no. : 2 of 5
Rev. no. : 0

1.0 Scope :

This specification covers the protective coatings for external surfaces of the outer vessel
and structural platforms and stairways, which unless protected may corrode when exposed
to environment. Galvanized components need not be painted.

2.0 References :

a. Preparation of steel substrate before application of paint: ISO 8501-1.

b. Manufacturer’s literature for application of paint.

3.0 Surface treatment :

3.1 Before any surface is painted it shall be cleaned to remove loose dirt, oil, grease, weld
spatters, potentially loose rust, mill scales and other foreign materials.

3.2 Blast cleaning :

Blast cleaning shall be carried out using dry sand / grit and using oil free dry air to the
desired pressure. Prior to sand blasting any heavy layers of rust shall be removed by
clipping. Visible oil, grease and dirt shall also be removed. When sand blasting the opening
in the outer tank shall be properly covered. The sand / grit blasting shall be carried out only
when the surfaces are dry. Surfaces which are sand blasted have to be cleaned carefully
from remaining dust using compressed air. The blast cleaned surface shall be visually
assessed by comparing with the photographs of SA 2½ given in ISO 8501-1. When viewed
without magnification, the surface shall be free from visible oil grease, dirt and from mill
scale, rust paint coatings and foreign matter. Any remaining traces of contamination show
only as light stains in the form of spot or stripes.

3.3 Painting of weld seams shall not be executed until testing of the outer tank is completed.
Each coat of paint shall be tinted to differentiate it from previous coat.

3.4 Primer application shall be stopped 50 mm from all edges that are to be welded after primer
coat.

3.5 Outer shells after rolling, leaving 50 mm on either side of weld seams shall be blast cleaned
and given primer paint. After welding is completed, this portion shall be mechanically
cleaned and primer painted.

4.0 Painting application :

4.1 Immediately after cleaning, the first priming coat shall be applied with in four hours.

For any unforeseen reason , if this is not possible, then corresponding surfaces, if
necessary will have to be derusted again the next day before applying the priming coat.
Weld joint adjacent area by 50 mm on both sides shall be protected while applying primer
coat.

4.2 All paint bins shall be opened just prior to utilization and have to be carefully closed
immediately after withdrawal of materials.

4.3 Paints shall be consumed in first out basis.

4.4 Paints shall be stirred-up thoroughly prior to the application.

Stirring may be necessary, intermediately to prevent setting of pigments.

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4.5 If adding thinner is admitted care has to be taken that the thinner will be stirred thoroughly.
This also applies to the specified hardness in case of two component paints.

4.6 After mixing viscosity of paint shall be checked using ford cup.

4.7 Application of coating media is made by brushing rolling or spraying or their combination.

Painting shall be uniformly. At no place coating film shall be less than specified thickness.

4.8 The drying time interval between two coasts shall be as recommended by the paint
manufacturer. The subsequent coat shall not be applied before the previous one is
sufficiently hardened. The paint coat shall not be dried by force and under conditions that
will enhance chances of wrinkling, shrinking and blistering.

4.9 Painting shall be carried by qualified personnel.

4.10 Before commencement of painting and at least four thereafter the dew point shall be
determined.

Painting shall not be permitted when the metal surface temperature is less than 30 above
the dew point.

5.0 Application of paint:

a. Applying paint by brush:

Round or oval brushes are most suitable for uneven surfaces, hard to reach
corners, bolts, rivet etc. For larger surfaces, however flat brushes are preferred but
they shall not exceed a width of 13 cm. Coating media shall be applied uniform in
thickness. Brush streaks shall be avoided sags and runs have to be distributed or
removed and new paint to be applied uniformly.

Paint rollers are most suitable for large surfaces.

b. Applying paint by Spraying:

The equipment shall be such as to have corrected spraying of the paint and shall be
provided with suitable pressure control. For removing oil and water of condensation
from the spraying air corresponding separators have to be used. These separators
are to be cleaned regularly. During spraying, paint has to be maintained thoroughly
mixed in the spray gun. The spraying pressure of the paint in the gun and in the
storage bin to be adjusted in such a way that the best spraying effect is attained.
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6.0 Painting materials :

6.1 The painting materials shall be products of reputable manufacturers and of the type
specified in technical specification.
Paints shall always be supplied in sealed tins. Loose paint is not allowed.

6.2 Colours shall be factory mixed.

6.3 Details painting :

Primer coat Intermediate coat Finish coat

Paint 1.GP Prime 402, 1. GP Guard 234 (HB) 1. GP bond 150,
Inorganic Zinc silicate. Epoxy high build Aliphatic polyurathene.
2. Eplilux 4 Zinc Epoxy 2. Epilux 4 M 10 of 2. Bergerthane Poly-
of “Berzer” make or “Berzer” make. Or urethane of “Berzer
equivalent equivalvent make” or equivalent
Colour Manufacturers Manufacturers Outer Vessel : White
standard standard Handrails : Sweatcorn
Ladders : Fleet grey.
Coating 24 hours or as 24 hours or as 24 hours or as
interval recommended by paint recommended by paint recommended by paint
manufacturer manufacturer manufacturer
Dry film 50-65 60-100 25-30
thickness in
microns
No. of coats One One Two
Application Spray Spray Spray
Mixing ratio As recommended by As recommended by As recommended by
manufacturer manufacturer manufacturer

7.0 Safety and housekeeping:

7.1 Safety considerations shall equal all others.

7.2 The contractor shall be fully responsible for the safety of his own work-force, and for the
safety of any other personnel on the site who are affected by the painting operations. He
shall ensure that Inox India Pvt Ltd.’s local safety procedures are followed: in particular, that
his own and any sub-contracted workforce are aware of the dangers of vapor clouds, and
that they understand the alarm signal and the site evacuation procedure.

7.3 Work performed above ground level shall only be carried out from authorized ladders,
stages, cradles or platforms. Hand wheels, spindles, pipes, gauges and instruments shall
not be used as footholds. Nothing shall be placed in or on any silencer or open pipe end
without written authority from Inox India Ltd.

7.4 The contractor shall ensure that all ladders, stages, cradles or platforms, and any
associated lifting equipment, safety harnesses, and scaffolding satisfy all relevant statutory
regulations, and that they are regularly inspected for wear, damage, and any malfunction.

7.5 The contractor shall ensure that pressurized painting and blast cleaning equipment is used
strictly in accordance with the manufacturers operating and safety instructions and that no
blast cleaning equipment is used without the protection of an operational dead-man’s
handle.
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7.6 Many paints are inflammable. Their vapors may be inflammable, explosive, toxic or
asphyxiating. The components of multi-pack paints may react together exothermically. It is
therefore the contractor’s responsibility to ensure, in the interests of safety and good
housekeeping, that all paints and working materials (including rags, waste, brushes, and
similar consumables) are stored, mixed, handled and used safely, in strict accordance with
the manufacturers instructions and any applicable regulations for toxic or inflammable
materials.

7.7 It is also the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that unused paint, empty containers, and
waste working materials are taken off the Inox India pvt Ltd. site and properly disposed.

7.8 No chemicals other than paint materials shall be brought on site without the prior permission
of the site construction in charge of Inox India pvt Ltd... All containers shall be labeled to
indicate their contents. Labels shall include pictograms and R&S phrases.