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COMPANY TECHNICAL STANDARD

INTERNAL COATINGS FOR CORROSION

PROTECTION OF STEEL PIPES AND
COMPONENTS

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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION

INTERNAL COATINGS FOR CORROSION

PROTECTION OF STEEL PIPES AND COMPONENTS

20551 PIP.COR.FUN

Rev. 0 - February 2004

ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

Documento riservato di proprietà di Eni S.p.A. Divisione Agip. Esso non sarà mostrato a Terzi né utilizzato per scopi diversi da quelli per i quali è stato inviato.
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FOREWORD
Rev 0 Issue
Pages 17
Appendix “A” – Pages 12
February 2004
This specification replaces the following Company Functional Specifications:

 20010.PIP.PAI.FUN Internal coating of line pipe for reduction load

 20011.PIP.PAI.FUN Painting of pipes internal surface over welded joints

CORM CORM CORM

0 ISSUE 02.2004
M. CORNAGO M. CORNAGO D. CONDANNI
REV. DESCRIPTION PREPARED VERIFIED APPROVED DATE
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CONTENTS

1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 SCOPE................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS............................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 European Standard ............................................................................................................. 6
1.3.2 ISO and National Organisations ......................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Standards of other Organisations ....................................................................................... 7
1.3.4 Laws and decrees ............................................................................................................... 7
1.4 DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................... 7
1.6 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................... 8

2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 8
2.1 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF BARE PIPES AND RELATED COMPONENTS ............ 8
2.1.1 Storage areas...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Handling .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 COATING MATERIAL STORAGE AND PRESERVATION ................................................ 9
2.3 CRITERIA FOR COATING SYSTEM SELECTION ............................................................ 9
2.4 QUALIFICATION OF THE COATING ................................................................................. 9
2.5 SURFACE PREPARATION .............................................................................................. 10
2.5.1 Abrasive materials ............................................................................................................ 12
2.5.2 Steel imperfections ........................................................................................................... 12
2.6 COATING MATERIAL APPLICATION .............................................................................. 12
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................... 12
2.8 CUT BACK ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.9 MARKING ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.10 HANDLING, STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF THE COATED PIPES AND RELATED
COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................ 13
2.10.1 Handling ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.10.2 Storage.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.10.3 Delivery ............................................................................................................................. 14

3 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION .......................................................... 14

3.1 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 14
3.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 14

4 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ...... 15

4.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 15
4.2 PRE-JOB MEETING ......................................................................................................... 15
4.3 RECEPTION OF BARE PIPES......................................................................................... 15
4.4 RECEPTION OF COATING MATERIALS ........................................................................ 15
4.5 INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL FUNCTION..................................................... 15
4.5.1 Contractor ......................................................................................................................... 15
4.5.2 Coating Manufacturer ....................................................................................................... 16
4.5.3 Independent Inspection..................................................................................................... 16
4.5.4 Certification ....................................................................................................................... 16
4.6 IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS ......................................................................................... 16
4.7 INSPECTION OF PRODUCTION PROCESS .................................................................. 16
4.8 PRELIMINARY TESTS ..................................................................................................... 16
4.9 TESTS DURING THE WORK PROGRESS ..................................................................... 17
4.10 FINAL INSPECTION ......................................................................................................... 17

5 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING ........................................................................... 17

5.1 DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE AT THE BEGINNING OF WORK .................................... 17
5.2 DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE DURING WORK PROGRESS......................................... 17
5.3 DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE AT THE COMPLETION OF WORK................................. 17
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1 GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Specification is formed by a general part in which the requirements, common to all
coatings and systems, are described and by 1 Appendix, identified with letter “A”. In the
Appendix the requirements for a specific coating or coating system, and for a specific method
of application, are described.

1.2 SCOPE
This Specification defines the minimum functional requirements related to coating works,
including supply, characterisation, inspection and testing of protective coatings intended to be
applied on the interior surfaces of steel pipes, including sealines, pipelines, and buried pipes,
etc and related components and fittings as band, valves, etc.
According to the requirements of this specification, a “Project Technical Specification” shall be
prepared, which must include consideration of the following factors:
 The intended service of the pipes (sealine, buried, temperature, etc.);
 The specific needs of the project;
 The coating system selected;
 The application method.
Based on the requirements of Project Technical Specification, the Contractor shall prepare a
“Working Procedure” in which methods concerning each work and activity (e.g. abrasive
blasting, coating application, cleaning, coating systems selected, inspections, etc.) must be
described in detail. Since the performance of the coating can be significantly affected by the
quality of work execution (e.g. surface preparation, application of various coats, procedures
and inspections) the requirements that must be implemented during intermediate steps of
coating operations, should also be described.
Before coming into force, the “Working Procedure” shall be approved by the Company.
As a general rule, recommendations and instruction listed in Product Data Sheets published
by Coating Manufacturers shall be followed. Possible conflicts and/or discrepancies between
Products Data Sheets and this specification shall be submitted to the Company for resolution,
and approval for all changes shall be obtained.
In Figure 1 the general scheme for the development of the coating project is reported for
information only.

1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

This Specification refers to the most recent issue of the standards listed below, which become
an integral part of the specification and all related contractual documents.
In the Appendixes of this Specification, reference standards applicable to the specific coating
system, application method and testing are listed.
It is the Contractor’s duty to have copies of the standards applicable to each project and
provide copies of each relevant standard whenever work takes place. Contractor shall provide
evidence of provision of standards to the Company before work begins and make standard
available during each inspection step.
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Figure 1 - Scheme for the devolpment of the project

Functional Specification
20551 PIP.COR.FUN. List of Company's
Rev.0 qualified systems

Operative Service

Project Technical
Evaluation of the Coating system
PROJECT Temperature Specification
requirements selection

Environment

No Contractor

QCP Company Working Procedure

Construction PQT Yes
approval
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1.3.1 European Standard

EN 10301 Steel tubes and fittings for on and offshore pipelines- Internal coating for the
reduction of friction for conveyance of non corrosive gas.

1.3.2 ISO and National Organisations

ISO 1513 Paints and varnishes – Examination and preparation of samples for testing.
ISO 1514 Paints and varnishes – Standard panels for testing.
ISO 1519 Paints and varnishes – Bend test (cylindrical mandrel).
ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes – Cross-cut test.
ISO 2431 Paints and varnishes – Determination of flow time by use of flow cups.
ISO 2555 Resins in the liquid state or as emulsions or dispersions. Determination of
Brookfield RV viscosity.
ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes – Determination of film thickness.
ISO 2811 Paints and varnishes – Determination of density.
ISO 2812-1 Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 1 General
Methods.
ISO 2812-2 Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2 Water
immersion method.
ISO 2815 Paint and Varnishes – Buchholz indentation test.
ISO 3251 Paints and varnishes –Determination of non-volatile matter of paints,
varnishes and binders for paints and varnishes.
ISO 6860 Paints and varnishes - Bend test (conical mandrel).
ISO 7523 Paints and varnishes – Determination of resistance to neutral salt spray.
ISO 8501 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
Parts 1 ÷ 3 products. - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness.
ISO 8502 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
Parts 1 ÷ 10 products. - Test for the assessment of surface cleanliness
ISO 8503 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before application of
Parts 1 ÷ 4 paints and related products. Surface roughness characteristics of blast-
cleaned steel substrates.
ISO 8504 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before application of
Parts 1 ÷ 3 paints and related products. Surface preparation methods.
ISO 11124 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before application of
Part 1 ÷ 4 paints and related products. Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning
abrasives.
ISO 11125 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before application of
Parts 1 ÷ 7 paints and related products. Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning
abrasives.
ISO 11126 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before application of
Parts 1 ÷ 8 paints and related products. Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning
abrasives.
ISO 11127 Paints and varnishes – Preparation of steel substrates before application of
Parts 1 ÷ 7 paints and related products. Test methods for non-metallic blast-cleaning
abrasives.
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1.3.3 Standards of other Organisations

ASTM D 4940 Test method for conductimetric analysis of water-soluble ionic contamination
of blasting abrasives.
SSPC-PA 2 Measurement of dry coating thickness with magnetic gauges.
SSPC-SP 1 Solvent cleaning.
SSPC-SP 11 Power tool cleaning to bare metal

1.3.4 Laws and decrees

Italian Health Minister Decree No. 50 dated 16th February 1993
(Ministero della Sanità)
Italian Internal Minister Circular No. 2838/4112 dated 20th May 1996
(Ministero degli Interni)
Any other local law, decree and regulation where the coating work is performed.

1.4 DEFINITIONS
 Coating Manufacturer: The manufacturer or supplier of the coating material
intended to be applied on the pipes or components.
 Coating material: The liquid, liquefiable, mastic, powder or any other
composition and material intended to be applied on
the pipes or components.
 Coating system: The complete number and type of coats applied to a
substrate in a predetermined order.
 Coating: The liquid, liquefiable, mastic, powder or any other
composition and material that after application to a
substrate, is converted into a solid protective adherent
film.
 Cut-back: The pipe surface (dimension) to be left bare
(uncoated) at both ends of each pipe.
 Dry-spray: Phenomenon that may occur during paint application
by spray. Dry particles (dusting) of atomised paint fall
over areas already coated or to be coated, but not yet
dried, making surface rough and matt. If overcoated
can cause possible adhesion problem.
 Material Safety Data Sheet: Document published by Coating Manufacturer.
 Product Data Sheet: Document published by Coating Manufacturer
describing product characteristics, use, application
and storage instructions.
 Stripe–coat: Additional coat of paint applied usually by brush on
difficult-to-reach areas and on weld seams, edges,
bolts, nuts, etc, to provide specified film thickness.
 Substrate: Solid surface intended to be coated or lined with the
specified coating system.
 Thermo-Hygrometric Condition: Environmental conditions detected during coating
work.

1.5 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS

DFT Dry thickness of a coating present on surface after the
(Dry Film Thickness) complete drying of the product.
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WFT Wet thickness of the coating present on surface at the time

(Wet Film Thickness) of its application.
N.A. Not Applicable.
ISO International Organization for Standardization.
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials.
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings.
EN European Norms.

1.6 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

Pipes, components and fittings coated according to the requirements of this Specification and
Appendixes, during the service may be located in various geographic locations and in a variety
of environmental and service conditions.
In each Appendix, suitable operating environments and service conditions for the specific
coating or coating system and for the specific method of application are described in detail.

2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF BARE PIPES AND RELATED COMPONENTS

2.1.1 Storage areas

Area(s) intended for the storage of pipes, components and fittings shall meet the following
requirements:
a) They shall be at least 30 m away from any type of electric power cable. The distance shall
be measured along the ground from the vertical projection to the ground of the nearest
cable;
b) Shall be free from any kind of vegetation (e.g. grass, weed, shrubs, etc). A surrounding
area of sufficient width to prevent fire spreading to the pipe stacks shall also be free of
vegetation;
c) Shall be free of prominent stones and other foreign matter that may damage the pipe or
components;
d) Shall be levelled, in order to allow uniform loading of the supports and ensure stack
stability;
e) Shall have sufficient load bearing capacity to prevent pipe sinking into contact with the
ground;
f) Shall never be directly exposed to salt water spray.

2.1.2 Handling
All stacking operations shall be performed using suitable lifting equipment (such as cranes,
overhead or other lift trucks) with adequate slings and hooks. Hooks for lifting pipes from their
ends shall be equipped with a rubber or copper sheathing in order to avoid damages to pipe
and end bevels.
Suspended pipes shall be provided with appropriate side guide ropes to the lifting equipment,
to prevent the traverse of the pipes.
During handling operation the pipes shall not knock or bump against other obstacles or pipes.
The positioning of the pipes on those already stacked shall be performed with greatest care.
Slings and hooks shall also neither strike nor scrape the pipes.
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Suitable flat wooden supports shall be positioned on the ground. The first and last wooden
supports shall be positioned at least at 0,5 m from the pipe end.

2.2 COATING MATERIAL STORAGE AND PRESERVATION

All coating materials must be properly stored in the Contractor’s facility.
The following minimum requirements must be satisfied:
a) The store shall be appropriately ventilated and comply with provisions law in force
concerning safety and fire prevention;
b) Coating materials (liquid, solid or packaged) shall be kept in their original sealed and
labelled containers or package;
c) Coating materials shall be protected from direct sun, frost and rain, stored in a thermally
controlled store with constant temperature in the range of +15 to +25°C;
d) The coating materials store shall be located at a proper distance from any significant heat
source and from any area where free flames, welding works, and tools causing sparks are
used;
e) Containers and packages shall not be placed nor stored on wet or damp surfaces, nor in
areas where flood can occur;
f) All products that become altered for any reason or show the container and/or package
partially or totally destroyed and/or damaged shall be removed from the store, not used for
the coating work and properly disposed of;
g) Coating materials shall be stored and used in a manner that assures that products are
used within their storage limits (shelf-life), and those stored first are the first used.

2.3 CRITERIA FOR COATING SYSTEM SELECTION

Performance criteria for specific coating systems are defined in the appropriate Appendix. To
select the most suitable system for a project the following basic criteria have to be considered:
a) Project needs and requirements;
b) Environmental service exposure (seawater, soil, other);
c) Service temperature.

2.4 QUALIFICATION OF THE COATING

Only coating materials qualified and approved by the Company shall be selected and applied.
The coating materials shall be purchased directly from a Coating Manufacturer qualified by the
Company.
Qualification requirements shall apply to all coating materials and systems described in the
Appendixes of this Specification, as well as to the repair products. In each Appendix the
requirements for the pre-qualification of the specific coating material and system are
described.
As a general rules, two test levels are requested, divided as follows:
a) Tests for the characterisation of the coating material;
b) Tests for the characterisation of the coating system to verify its suitability and performance
in the intended environment and service.
All tests and analysis required by this Specification and by related Appendixes shall be
performed and suitably reported by independent laboratories qualified and approved by the
Company.
The qualification of a coating material or coating system is not binding for the Company, which
shall select, at its sole discretion, coatings that are added to the qualified coatings list.
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The Company’s qualification is given for an open-ended term. However the Company reserve
the right to require at any time the repetition of one or more of the qualification tests in order to
verify the quality of the coating or as consequence of possible coating failure. If the result of
one or more tests is negative, the qualification will be cancelled.
Any modification to the formulation or components of a coating material or system, even if
considered minor, made by the producer after the qualification, shall be notified in writing to
the Company. The Company reserves the right to require the performance of part or all of the
test procedure, or to accept or reject the modified product, without further tests. The modified
coating material or system - when qualified - may be used in place of the previous one or as
an alternative.
The Contractor is obliged to select the specific coating material(s) from the list of products
qualified by the Company for the specific use.
Under no circumstance the Company approval of a coating system shall be considered a
guarantee from the Company related to the coating materials and repair products and they
performance, but just an approval to use it.
The process steps for the pre-qualification and qualification of coating materials and coating
systems are showed in Figure 2, which is provided for information and clarification only.

2.5 SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface preparation method shall be selected in accordance with standard ISO 8504-1 and in
conformance with the recommendations of standard ISO 12944-4.
As general rule, all surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned to the specified preparation grade
to obtain a surface that meets the requirements defined the appropriate Appendix.
Before any surface preparation (abrasive blasting, power tooling, etc.) oil, grease and other
visible contaminants, shall be removed with suitable detergents according to SSPC-SP1
standard. Petroleum, kerosene, naphtha or other greasy solvent shall not be used.
At completion of surface preparation, and in any case before application of coating materials,
the amount of water-soluble salts (chlorides) on surfaces shall not be more than 5 µg/cm²
(micrograms per square centimetre). Extraction of contaminants from surface shall be done
according to standard ISO 8502-6. Quantitative determination of water-soluble salts shall be
performed according to standard ISO 8502-9.
No surface preparation shall be performed on surfaces that are moist or may become moist
before application of the coating.
Blast cleaned surfaces may not be washed with acids, detergents or solvent solutions, nor
treated with rust inhibitors, unless otherwise specified.
Surface preparation, shall be always carried out by abrasive blasting according to the
recommendation of standard ISO 8504-2.
Preparation grade will conform to the specified requirements of specific coating materials
listed in the Appendixes and in any case according to standard ISO 8501-1.
Profile of abrasive blasted surface shall conform to the specified requirement listed in the
Appendix for the specific coating system and measured according to standard ISO 8503 or to
NACE RP 0287.
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Figure 2
Schematic process for the pre-qualification and qualification of coating materials and coating system

ENI Data
evaluation
Document for pre-
qualification of each
coating material and
system

Comments
Negative (Positive or
Negative)

Coating
Manufacturer

Data, information and

sample for testing Positive

ENI

Independent Testing schedule

Laboratory

Steel samples
Inspection
preparation

Lab test
execution

Report of the tests Data

evaluation

Comments
Negative (Positive or
Negative)

Coating materials
Positive
and coating systems
qualified
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2.5.1 Abrasive materials

All abrasive material used for blasting shall be dry and clean and shall be tested for soluble
salts content. Conductivity measured according to standard ASTM D-4940, shall not exceed
150 µS/cm (microSiemens per centimetres) and chloride content, shall be less than 25 ppm.
Non-metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11126 Parts 1÷8. Tests
and controls shall be done according to standard ISO 11127 Part 1÷7.
Metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11124 Parts 1÷4. Tests and
controls shall be done according to standard ISO 11125 Part 1÷7.
Abrasive type and size shall be selected in order to assure the required profile and roughness
of substrate.
In no circumstance will use of silica abrasive be allowed.

2.5.2 Steel imperfections

All surface imperfections of substrate detected before or during surface preparation shall be
removed with suitable power tools according to grade P3 of standard ISO 8501-3.
Welding shots, drops and spatters, pores in welding seams, lamination defects, edges, flame
cuts, fragments and dents or any other foreign material not removed during construction are
considered to be imperfections, and shall be removed.
Spot and discontinuous welds are not permitted on these surfaces.

2.6 COATING MATERIAL APPLICATION

In general before the application of any coating material, all surfaces shall be dry and free of
rust, grease, oil, dust and dirtiness, soluble salts and any other foreign material. Coating
materials must be applied to the blast cleaned pipes before ANY oxidation appears. Surfaces
that show visible oxidation or deterioration shall be re-prepared.
In particular all coating materials application shall be performed according to Coating
Manufacturer’s recommendations reported in the product data sheet of each material and
according to the specified requirements listed in the appropriate Appendix.
Any conflict between product data sheets and Company requirements listed in the Appendixes
shall be submitted to the Company for approval.

2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Surface preparation shall not be carried out when the steel temperature is less than 3°C
above dew point or when the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%.
No coatings shall be applied when the steel temperature is less than 3°C above dew point,
when the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%, or when the air temperature is less
than 10°C, excluding those products which are suitable for application at low temperature.
Environmental conditions shall be measured according to standard ISO 8502-4.
In outdoor application, no coating materials shall be applied when there is a likelihood of a
detrimental weather change within two hours after application.
The contractor shall supply all necessary weather protection and any other equipment to
ensure that the coating works are carried out according to this specification and agreed
production programme.
Where preheating is required the specific requirements defined in the appropriate Appendix
must be carefully followed.

2.8 CUT BACK

Cut back dimension are specific to each coating. The requirements related to the cut back are
detailed in the relevant Appendix.
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As general rule, before coating application the Contractor shall properly protect the end areas
and the pipe bevel that must remain perfectly clean and free from any traces of coating.
Once the coating operations are completed these bare ends shall be temporarily protected
from corrosion, using only products that are easily removable by brushing.
If not specified in the order or other contractual documents, the Company shall approve the
materials used for temporary protection.

2.9 MARKING
All pipes shall be identified with specific and unique markings.
The Contractor shall restore any original markings that may have been removed by the
coating process, according to Company instructions.
Markings shall be applied using indelible paint.

2.10 HANDLING, STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF THE COATED PIPES AND RELATED
COMPONENTS

2.10.1 Handling
Handling shall be carried out using suitable equipment, provided with the proper protective
sheathing, in order to avoid damages to the pipes and/or to the coating. Use of steel ropes or
slings or any equipment, which could damage the coating and the ends, shall be prohibited.
All personnel involved in the handling operations shall be of proven experience and
adequately trained.
Handling operations and equipment shall strictly comply with the applicable safety rules and
laws.
At completion of coating work the minimum time before handling, storage and loading of
coated pipes shall be fully in accordance with the instructions reported in Product Data Sheet
published by the Coating Manufacturer, to the specific requirements mentioned in the relevant
Appendix and any particular instruction provided by the Company.

2.10.2 Storage
Area(s) intended for the storage of the pipes and components shall meet the following
requirements:
a) They shall be at least 30 m away from any type of electric power cable. The distance shall
be measured along the ground from the vertical projection to the ground of the nearest
cable;
b) Shall be free from any kind of vegetation (e.g. grass, weed, shrubs, etc). A surrounding
area of sufficient width to prevent fire spreading to the pipe stacks shall also be free of
vegetation;
c) Shall be free of prominent stones and other foreign matter that may damage the coatings;
d) Shall be levelled, in order to allow uniform loading of the supports and ensure stack
stability;
e) Shall have sufficient load bearing capacity to prevent pipe sinking into contact with the
ground;
f) Shall never be directly exposed to salt water spray;
Stacks shall have a maximum height of 3 m, excluded the dimensions of bottom and
intermediate supports. In consideration of the type of the ground (cement slab, compressed
rock, soil, etc) the support shall provide sufficient distance from the ground and shall be
sufficient in size and number to avoid permanent deformation and to provide proper load
distribution.
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As a general rule, the maximum allowable number of rows is as follows:

 For pipes of diameter up to 12" (323 mm): No. 6;
 For pipes with diameter between 14" (355 mm.) and 20" (508 mm.): No. 4;
 For pipes with diameter between 22" (558 mm.) and 28" (711 mm.): No. 3;
 For pipes with diameter between 30" (762 mm.) and 36" (915 mm.): No. 2;
 For pipes with diameter over 36" (915 mm.): No. 1.

2.10.3 Delivery
Coated pipes and components shall be visually inspected before delivery, and any damage
shall be repaired according to the requirements reported in the Appendix for the specific
coating.
Handling of coated pipes for loading shall be done fully in accordance with the requirement of
previous item 2.9.1.
Loading of pipes and components in the factory or in the field shall be done with particular
care to avoid damages to the pipes, components and to the coating during transportation.
Pipes having a diameter under 80 mm (3 in) shall be shipped in bundles strapped in at least 4
or 5 points using strong, possibly non metallic, straps at least 25 mm wide.
Careful visual inspections shall be performed after transportation, and all pipes and
components showing damages and/or surface defects shall be properly repaired according to
the requirements of the Appendix for the specific coating.
Coating flattened due to stacking on wooden bearing pieces shall retain at least 67% of their
former thickness, or repairs shall be made.

3 SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

3.1 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Company, in consideration of its policy for Safety and Environmental protection, forbids
the use of any coating material containing tar and any abrasive material considered hazardous
to health for the operators.
The Contractor shall observe the rules, laws and regulations on health, safety and
environmental protection applicable to his premises, or in the country where the works are
performed.
All coating materials, solvents, curing agents, etc. shall report on their containers, data
required by local laws and rules, and shall be accompanied by the related Material Safety
Data Sheets.

3.2 SPECIFIC SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Safety requirements must be carefully observed during handling and application of each
coating according to Material Safety Data Sheets and Product Data Sheets published by
Coating Manufacturers.
Special attention is to be given to the following items:
 Mixing and handling of coating material shall be performed in areas that are not judged to
be dangerous and where air can circulate freely;
 Blast cleaning abrasives shall not be harmful to operators' health;
 Storage of coating material shall be done as reported in item 2.2 of this Specification;
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 Disposal of residual materials (spent abrasives, coating materials, solvent, etc.) shall be
performed fully in accordance with rules, regulations and laws in force in the country
where the coating work is performed.

4 REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1 GENERAL
Contractor must comply with all Requirements for Quality Management and/or Quality
Assurance that are defined in the applicable “Quality and Execution Requirements
Specification” attached to the invitation to bid.
Before starting any coating work the Contractor shall submit for approval to the Company the
procedures relevant to the qualification tests and to the proposed methods of execution of the
works, applicable for the specific coating process.

4.2 PRE-JOB MEETING

Before the beginning of the works a pre-job meeting shall be held with attendance of the
representatives of all involved parties (Company, Contractor, Coating Manufacturer,
Subcontractors, and Third-party Inspector). The purpose of the meeting is to clarify and agree
the production procedures, qualification tests, checks and inspections program, report forms
and any other necessary requirements to achieve the correct job execution.

4.3 RECEPTION OF BARE PIPES

Upon receiving the pipes to be coated, the Contractor shall first verify that the pipes are not
damaged and are free of any visible defect.
Damages and defects, including but not limited to, dents, cuts or scratches on the bevel, shall
be immediately recorded on the shipping documents, reporting the serial number of the pipe(s)
concerned.
Damaged or non-conforming pipes and components shall be set aside. A detailed report of the
damage must be prepared and submitted to the Company, which shall provide instructions for
repair or disposal of the damaged pipes and components.

4.4 RECEPTION OF COATING MATERIALS

The Contractor shall ensure that coating materials purchased and supplied comply with the
specified requirements.
The Contractor shall file and retain for at least 3 years all the technical and administrative
documents related to the purchase, both those issued by himself and by the Coating
Manufacturer.
All coating materials shall be delivered to the job site in their original containers with intact
labels and seals. The containers shall be provided with identifying documents clearly stating
their content and shelf life.

4.5 INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL FUNCTION

4.5.1 Contractor
The Contractor shall nominate the inspector responsible for performing quality control
functions according to the Quality Control Plan (QCP). The inspector shall have adequate
experience of the specific coating process. A statement of the inspector’s name and a listing of
appropriate experience shall be included with the QCP when submitted for approval, and shall
be subject to the approval of the Company.
The Contractor’s inspector shall perform all necessary QC checks and tests to ensure that
work complies with the requirements of the approved QCP and with the Company’s
specification.
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4.5.2 Coating Manufacturer

The Coating Manufacturer shall provide technical support whenever work is performed.
The Coating Manufacturer shall verify that the coating process meets written technical
requirements, and shall, through visits and inspections as necessary, confirm that completed
work complies with the specified requirements.

4.5.3 Independent Inspection

In addition to the in-house inspector defined in item 4.5.1 above, the Contractor shall appoint
an independent, third-party inspector, who shall verify and confirm that all work performed
complies with the requirements of this specification and the appropriate Appendix(s). The
appointment of the third-party inspector shall be subject to approval by the Company.
The independent inspector shall verify the Contractor’s QC testing, and provide written reports
that are submitted to both the Contractor and the Company, and to the Coatings Manufacturer
when requested.

4.5.4 Certification
The independent inspector shall be NACE International or FROSIO Certified, and shall have
adequate experience of the specific coating process.

4.6 IDENTIFICATION MARKINGS

Before starting any work, the Contractor shall have the Packing List of the pipes and
components to be coated. If the Packing List is not yet available, the Contractor shall request
and obtain it before starting the work.
The serial numbers shall be compared and reconciled with those reported in the Packing List,
identifying any inconsistencies and discrepancies. In case the anomaly noticed cannot be
resolved (e.g. lack of serial number) a report shall be submitted to the Company in writing.
Before starting the work the serial numbers shall be marked in such way that the identification
can be maintained thorough the coating process (e.g. with indelible paint on the outside
surface of pipe. Company can specify additional identification markings to be applied).
This serial number shall follow the pipe or components in all production steps and is an
integral part of the final marking procedure. It shall be recorded on all production documents
and on the quality control certificates.
If no original serial number can be found or traced for any pipe or component, the Contractor
shall assign a special serial number or sequence of serial numbers to such items.

4.7 INSPECTION OF PRODUCTION PROCESS

Contractor shall provide a suitable organisation, able to perform the following tasks:
 Prepare a work procedure describing in detail the various activities to be performed,
including the proper equipment to be used, an adequate work environment, and
compliance with reference standard and rules and with specific Company requirements.
 Monitor and check specific characteristics of any production process.

4.8 PRELIMINARY TESTS

The following tests/inspections shall be performed before start the coating work. Verify:
 Storage of the pipes;
 Storage of coating material;
 Containers and packaging integrity;
 Shelf life validity of coating materials;
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 Compliance of all documents (shipping, packing list identification, marking etc.).

4.9 TESTS DURING THE WORK PROGRESS

During the works progress, Contractor shall perform all inspections and tests detailed in each
Appendix related to the coating and application method.
All data concerning each inspection step shall be permanently recorded in reports or a
logbook.

4.10 FINAL INSPECTION

When coating work is finished, the Contractor shall perform all final inspections and tests
detailed in each Appendix related to the coating and application method.
All data concerning each inspection step shall be permanently recorded in reports or a
logbook.

5 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

5.1 DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE AT THE BEGINNING OF WORK

Prior to start the activity the Contractor shall submit to the Company documents that describe
the following:
 Working method(s);
 Plan and schedule of operations for surface preparation and coating;
 Characteristics of storage area and location where the coating materials will be stored;
 Plan of inspection and administrative controls to be performed before, during and after
operations;
 Type of coating materials that will be used.

5.2 DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE DURING WORK PROGRESS

During work progress, the Contractor must keep a working Data Log, which shall be available
any time to the Company, as well as reports and information required by item 4 of this
specification and by the specific requirements of the relevant Appendix.
Furthermore, the product and material safety data sheets for each product used shall be
available.

5.3 DOCUMENTS TO PRODUCE AT THE COMPLETION OF WORK

When work is completed the Contractor shall prepare a final report including following data:
 Surface preparation characteristics;
 Trade name and characteristics of the coating used;
 Test certificates of the coating materials, divided by batch numbers;
 Sequence of coating application;
 Atmospheric and thermo-hygrometric conditions;
 Inspections and tests performed and the relevant results, including final acceptance
reports;
 Repairs (if any)
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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION

APPENDIX “A”
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AND APPLICATION OF
LIQUID COATING ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF STEEL PIPES AND COMPONENT
FOR THE REDUCTION OF LOSS LOAD

20551 PIP.COR.FUN

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ENGINEERING COMPANY STANDARD

Documento riservato di proprietà di Eni S.p.A. Divisione Agip. Esso non sarà mostrato a Terzi né utilizzato per scopi diversi da quelli per i quali è stato inviato.
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CONTENTS

APPENDIX “A” ....................................................................................................................................... 1

1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 SCOPE................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 OPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................ 3
1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS............................................................................................... 3

2 GENERAL COATING CHARACTERISTICS ..................................................................... 3

3 QUALIFICATION OF COATING MATERIAL AND COATING SYSTEM .......................... 3

3.1 GENERAL CRITERIA ......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRE-QUALIFICATION OF THE COATING ......................... 4
3.3 COATING MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION TEST ...................................................... 4
3.3.1 Labelling .............................................................................................................................. 4
3.3.2 Required product information.............................................................................................. 4
3.4 COATING SYSTEM CHARACTERISATION TESTS ......................................................... 6
3.4.1 Preparation of steel samples .............................................................................................. 6
3.4.2 Qualification tests ................................................................................................................ 7
3.5 FINAL REPORTING OF LAB.............................................................................................. 7

4 PRACTICAL APPLICATION TEST IN THE SHOP ........................................................... 9

5 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING APPLICATION ................................... 9

5.1 THERMO-HYGROMETRIC CONDITION DURING APPLICATION................................... 9
5.2 SURFACE PREPARATION ................................................................................................ 9
5.3 COATING APPLICATION ................................................................................................. 10
5.3.1 Thickness of the coating system ....................................................................................... 10
5.4 CUT BACK ........................................................................................................................ 10
5.5 REPAIR OF DEFECTS ..................................................................................................... 10

6 FIELD WELD JOINTS COATING .................................................................................... 10

6.1 LINING MATERIALS ......................................................................................................... 10
6.2 LINING METHOD ............................................................................................................. 10
6.3 SURFACE PREPARATION .............................................................................................. 11
6.4 COATING APPLICATION ................................................................................................. 11

7 REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE ......... 11

7.1 GENERAL ......................................................................................................................... 11
7.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN.............................................................................................. 11

8 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING ........................................................................... 11

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1 GENERAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Appendix is an integral part of the Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0
and for no reason can be used separately. All requirements, standards and articles reported in
the Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0 are fully applicable to this Appendix.
It refers to the European Standard EN 10301 (Steel tubes and fittings for on and offshore
pipelines – Internal coating for the reduction of friction for conveyance of non corrosive gas),
the content of which must be considered an integral part of this Appendix.
Moreover, Company’s additional functional requirements for pre-qualification and application
of the coating are defined.

1.2 SCOPE
This Appendix defines the minimum functional requirements for the qualification, supply and
application of internal coating for non-corrosive gas transmission service on internal surface of
steel pipes and components for onshore and offshore services. All requirements provided by
this appendix can be considered suitable to the internal weld joints as well.

1.3 OPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT

The coating qualified in accordance with this standard is considered suitable for operating
temperatures between –20°C to +110°C.

1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

This Appendix refers to the most recent version standards listed in the Functional Specification
20551 PIP.COR.FUN Rev. 0.
All listed standards become an integral part of this Appendix and all related contractual
documents.
It is Contractor’s duty to have copies of the standards applicable to each project and provide
copies of each relevant standard whenever work takes place. Contractor shall provide
evidence of provision of standards to the Company before work begins and during each
inspections step.

2 GENERAL COATING CHARACTERISTICS

The coating system considered by this Appendix is a two-pack liquid product composed of a
base (epoxy resin) and curing agent that can be used as internal lining of line pipe for
reduction in the friction.
The coating material shall not contain any substances that will be released from the paint film
after it is cured and are proven to be detrimental to the operation of the pipeline.
The coating materials as a general recommendation shall be applied at minimum Dry Film
Thickness (DFT) between 60 to 100 µm showing a continuous and uniform film free of sags,
runs and any other visible defect.

3 QUALIFICATION OF COATING MATERIAL AND COATING SYSTEM

3.1 GENERAL CRITERIA

All requirements provided by the Item 2.4 of Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN.
Rev. 0 must be fully followed.
Qualification requirements shall apply to all coating materials and coating systems subject of
this Appendix.
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The Coating Manufacturer shall arrange, at its own expenses, all tests required by this
Appendix. The tests shall be performed and suitably reported by independent laboratory,
qualified and approved by the Company. The Company reserve the right to attend and inspect
the tests execution.
If the formulation of one or all coating materials forming a coating system shall be changed
after the qualification test, the new coating material and coating system shall be re-qualified.
Two levels of tests are requested:
a) Coating materials characterisation tests;
b) Coating system characterisation tests.

3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE PRE-QUALIFICATION OF THE COATING

Any Coating Manufacturer that intends to qualify one or more of its coating systems shall
inform the Company in writing.
The documentation forwarded to the Company shall include all data listed in Table 1.
In addition the following data must be provide:
a) Material Safety Data Sheet of each component;
b) Application method;
c) Coating system description;
d) Finger printing – Infrared scans of each component of a coating material with and without
pigment. Coating Manufacturer’s Product Quality Manager shall certify the finger printing;
e) Name and address of the laboratory where the tests will be performed;
f) Reference list of the major projects reporting at least the following information: name of
the project, name of the customer, name of the applicator, year in which the work was
performed, length and dimension of the pipeline coated.

3.3 COATING MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION TEST

3.3.1 Labelling
Each coating material, solvent and thinner to be tested shall be delivered and stored in original
container bearing the Coating Manufacturer’s label, clearly showing following information:
a) Name of the coating material (Part A);
b) Name of the curing agent (Part B);
c) Coating Manufacturer’s name;
d) Colour of the coating material;
e) Batch number of each component (Part A, Part B);
f) Manufacturing date.

3.3.2 Required product information

For each coating material submitted to qualification testing, Coating Manufacturer shall
provide the selected laboratory with the information listed in the following Table 1:
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Table 1
Content of data sheets and certificates
Item Technical data Batch test certificate
Product Data Sheet (PDS) Yes
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Yes
Date of issue of PDS Yes Yes
Date of issue of MSDS Yes
Name of Manufacturer Yes Yes
Name and type of the products Yes Yes
Date of manufacture and use by date Yes
Factory of origin Yes
Batch number Yes
Shelf life Yes
Colour of the mixed product Yes
Method of application Yes
Physical state of delivered product Yes
Method of application Yes
Solids by volume Yes
Solid by weight Yes Yes
Theoretically spreading rate Yes
Packaging Yes
Storage condition Yes
Pot life Yes
Surface preparation Yes
Mixing instructions Yes
Recommended cleaning solvent(s) Yes
Recommended instruction for application Yes
Range of application temperature (ambient, pipe
Yes
and product) and humidity
Recommended Thinner(s) Yes
Maximum recommended quantity of thinner(s) Yes
Recommended viscosity range during
Yes
application
Recommended minimum and maximum DFT Yes
Range of service temperature Yes
Specific curing requirements Yes
Buchholz hardness at (23  2)°C of the fully
Yes
cured coating
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Table 1
Content of data sheets and certificates
Item Technical data Batch test certificate
Time to complete curing Yes
Time before outdoor exposure Yes
Viscosity (23  2)°C of each component and
Yes Yes
mixed product
For each
Density component and For each component
for mixed product
Ash content Yes
Infrared scan of each component Yes
Thermal analysis data Yes

For all data provided, the Coating Manufacturer must report the method and standard used,
the figure assured and related acceptable deviations.
All data and documentation provided by Coating Manufacturer shall be included as part of the
final test report prepared by the laboratory.
For each Batch Number three samples shall be drawn: one will be used for the analysis, while
the other two will be kept, for a time not exceeding the shell life reported on the product data
sheet, for possible further checks.
For two-pack products, the tests shall be performed both for the base and the curing agents.
The selected laboratory must test the coating material in order to verify the accuracy and
consistency of the data for physical properties provided by the Coating Manufacturer.

3.4 COATING SYSTEM CHARACTERISATION TESTS

The Coating Manufacturer shall supply to the chosen laboratory a sufficient quantity of coating
material forming the coating systems, together with detailed mixing and application instruction.
The Coating Manufacturer shall also supply a sufficient number of test samples (e.g. pipe and
steel panels) as defined in the next paragraph. The laboratory shall perform the necessary
coating work on the samples (surface preparation, application, inspection and reporting) fully
in accordance with the requirements of Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0
and this Appendix.
If the laboratory is unable to perform the coating work, it shall be the Coating Manufacturer’s
duty to perform the work in another suitable location provided that the Company is informed
and the requirements of Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0 and Appendix
are carefully followed.
The selected laboratory shall supervise, record and report all the steps of the coating work.
The Company reserve the right to attend during preparation of samples.

3.4.1 Preparation of steel samples

As general rules the tests shall be performed on carbon steel samples having following
dimension:
a) Pipe section: Length 700 mm, Diameter 150-300 mm (6-12”), Wall thickness 4 mm
minimum;
b) Panels: 300 x 300 mm, Thickness 5 mm.
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For each test, 2 sets of 3 samples shall be prepared. One set shall be used for the test, while
one shall be identified and kept for possible checks and controls.
Where dimensions of steel samples reported in this item differ from those reported in the
standard EN 10301, the requirements laid in the standard EN 10301 shall apply.
Samples shall be cleaned and coated with the complete coating system listed in this
Appendix, according to all requirements provided by Items 5, and 6 of this Appendix and
Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0 including but not limited to inspections,
controls and testing reports of each working step.
The coating application shall be performed using the same method (brush, spatula, airless
spray, etc.) for which the qualification is required to the same application parameters (e.g.
DFT).
The coated samples may be tested immediately after complete curing or suitably stored.
However the tests must be executed within 3 months from the preparation of the samples.

3.4.2 Qualification tests

Two coated samples shall be used for the execution of each required test. The result of the
test performed on the two samples shall not be in conflict or different. The results will be
considered acceptable if all results conform to the requirements and acceptance criteria of this
Appendix.
The tests to be performed and the acceptance criteria are reported in the Table 2.

3.5 FINAL REPORTING OF LAB

At completion of all tests a detailed report shall be provided to the Company, describing the
preparation of the samples, the description and the results of the tests performed on coating
materials, the description and the results of the tests performed on the steel samples.
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TABLE 2
Test to be performed on coated steel samples
Test Type Standard/Method Acceptance criteria
EN 10301 Item 4.2.2 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Non-volatile matter (by mass)
(ISO 3251) recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.3 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Viscosity at (232)°C
(ISO 2431 or ISO 2555) recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.4 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Density
(ISO 2811) recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.5 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Ash content
(Annex A) recommendation
As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Pot-life EN 10301 Item 4.2.6
recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.7
Appearance Free of defects
(Visual)

EN 10301 Item 4.2.8 60 µm minimum

Dry film thickness
(Annex B) 100 µm maximum
Adhesion test EN 10301 Item 4.2.9
Min Grade 1
Cross-cut-test (ISO 2409)
EN 10301 Item 4.2.10
Buchholz hardness  94
(ISO 2815)
EN 10301 Item 4.2.11 At completion of the test 3,0
Neutral salt spray
(ISO 7253) mm
The specimens shall be
Ageing test EN 10301 Item 4.2.12
subjected to the bend test
EN 10301 Item 4.2.13
Bend test – Conical mandrel Length of cracking  13mm
(ISO 6860)
At completion of the test
EN 10301 Item 4.2.14
Resistance to gas pressure variations coating adhesion value shall be
(Annex C)
min Grade 1
At completion of the test
EN 10301 Item 4.2.15
Resistance to hydraulic blistering coating adhesion value shall be
(Annex D)
min Grade 1
At completion of the test
EN 10301 Item 4.2.16
Resistance to water immersion coating adhesion value shall be
(ISO 2812-2)
min Grade 1
Hydrocarbons
Diethylenic or triethylenic At completion of the test
Chemical glycol solution EN 10301 Item 4.2.17
coating adhesion value shall
resistance (ISO 2812-1)
Lubricating oil not be min Grade 1

Pure methanol
No variations of the values
Infrared spectrogram EN 10301 Item 4.2.18 demonstrated by the Coating
Manufacturer
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4 PRACTICAL APPLICATION TEST IN THE SHOP

At completion of qualification tests of coating materials and coating systems in the laboratory a
practical application test shall be performed in the shop in order to ascertain:
a) The applicability of the coating material;
b) The correctness and suitability of the instruction provided by Coating Manufacturer;
c) The need, where applicable, for of special application equipment.
The test shall be performed on a significant length and number of pipes and/or components,
which has to be agreed with the Coating Manufacturer, to enable the evaluation of the
problem, if any, faced during the application.
At completion of the application test the following checks listed in Table 3 shall be performed:

Table 3
Test to be perform in the shop
Test type Standard Method Acceptance Criteria
Appearance and continuity EN 10301 Item 7.2 Free of defects
Min 60 µm
Dry Film Thickness EN 10301 Item 7.3
Max 100 µm
Adhesion test
ISO 2409 Min Grade 1
Cross-Cut Test
Buchholz hardness ISO 2815 Min 94
Bend Test ISO 6860 Length of cracking  13mm
After 30 min at (232)°C no softening,
Curing test
wrinkling or blistering shall be observed
Wet film: Max 1 pore
Porosity test on glass panels EN 10301 Annex E
Dry film: Max 5 pores
Wet-sponge test EN 10301 Annex E Max 1 pore/100 cm2

5 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING APPLICATION

5.1 THERMO-HYGROMETRIC CONDITION DURING APPLICATION

All measures shall be taken and developed by the Contractor in order to avoid possible
stoppages of the line resulting in the steel being brought to uselessly or damagingly high
temperatures.
The temperature shall be sufficient to ensure that the pipe temperature is at least 5°C above
the dew point temperature. During all coating works and curing time shop environment’s
temperature shall be maintained above 10°C and relative humidity less than 85%.
All temperature measurements shall be checked at least four times per working shift and
whenever stoppage occurs in the production line. The values shall be recorded on the
production certificate.

5.2 SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface preparation shall be performed fully in accordance with item 6 of standard EN 10301
and to the specific functional requirements reported in item 2.5 of Functional Specification
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5.3 COATING APPLICATION

Coatings shall be mixed and applied fully in accordance with item 6.2.2 of standard EN 10301
and to the specific functional requirements reported in item 2.6 of Functional Specification
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5.3.1 Thickness of the coating system

The wet film thickness shall be measured in accordance with standard ISO 2808.
The dry film thickness shall be in the range of 60 - 100 µm as defined in Item 7.3 of the
standard EN 10301.
The coating thickness shall be measured in accordance with the method defined in Annex B of
the standard EN 10301.
Calibration of DFT gauges and measurement method shall be carried out according to
standard SSPC-PA 2.

5.4 CUT BACK

The pipe surface shall be left bare (uncoated) at both ends of the pipe for 30-50 mm distance
from the ends. For fittings and components cut back shall be specified and approved by the
Company’s Representative.
The Contractor shall properly protect these end areas and the pipe bevel, that must remain
perfectly clean and free from any traces of paint.
Once the coating operations are completed cut-back areas shall be protected from corrosion
by applying a temporary protection, easily removable by brushing.
The type of this temporary protection, if not specified in the order or other contract documents,
must be approved by the Company’s Representative.

5.5 REPAIR OF DEFECTS

The Contractor shall repair all coating defects and damages that may occur during or after
construction or shipping at its completion.
Coating used for repair of defects and damages shall be supplied by the same Coating
Manufacturer of the original Coating system.
Any repair shall be performed according to Item 9 of standard EN 10301.

6 FIELD WELD JOINTS COATING

6.1 LINING MATERIALS

The coating material for the weld field joints shall satisfy the same requirements provided by
items 3 and 4 of this Appendix.
Coating characteristics, qualification and any other property shall be identical to the coating
applied in the shop to the pipe internal surface.

6.2 LINING METHOD

The welded joint area shall be coated immediately after execution of radiographic inspection of
the joint, and therefore following the line(s) laying schedule.
The Contractor shall submit to Company approval the detailed description of the coating
application method intended to be implemented. The proposed method shall provide a
practical evidence of the applicability and feasibility on the field.
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6.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

When the pipes are positioned and aligned for welding, the parts left uncoated in the shop (i.e.
30 - 50 mm cut back at both pipe ends) and the adjacent coated areas for approx. 50 mm on
both sides, shall be carefully degreased to remove oil and grease and other contaminants, and
than cleaned according to standard SSPC-SP11. The surface preparation shall be extended
not less than 50 mm to the shop-applied coating in order to assure film continuity and the
suitable adhesion of the weld field applied coating.
After completion of welding operations, slag, spatters and dents shall be removed with power
tools. The residual shall be removed from the pipe and the area carefully shall be carefully
cleaned.

6.4 COATING APPLICATION

The coating shall be applied using the method approved by the Company.
According to the application method implemented, the DFT of the coating shall be as far as
possible the same of the thickness of shop-applied coating and free of holidays.

7 REQUIREMENT FOR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE

7.1 GENERAL
Additional requirements for Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance are contained in
the applicable “Quality and Execution Requirements Specification” attached to the Invitation to
Bid.
The provisions reported in item 4 of Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN Rev. 0 must
be carefully followed.

7.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Before the pre-job meeting and the beginning of the work the Contractor shall prepare and
submit to the Company approval a detailed Quality Control Plan (QCP) reporting in detail all
the Production Quality Tests (PQT) necessary to fully meet the requirements of Functional
Specification 20551.PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0 and of this Appendix. The following activities, but
not limited to, must be listed:
a) Description of the activity;
b) Description of the test;
c) Applicable reference documents;
d) Applicable check procedures and methods;
e) Acceptability criteria;
f) Frequency of the checks;
g) Persons required to be present at the inspections.
According to Table 4 of standard EN 10301 and the requirements of this Appendix, the
Contractor shall perform during the work progress an and at completion of the coating works,
all inspections and test reported in the following Table 4.

8 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING

At completion of the work the Contractor shall produce all documentation and reporting
required in item 5 of Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN Rev. 0.
Eni S.p.A. 20551 PIP.COR.FUN
Rev. 0 - February 2004
Exploration & Production Division
Appendix “A” - Page 12 of 12

Table 4 – Type and frequency of testing and control

Properties Test method Acceptance Criteria Frequency
Surface condition before blasting - Every pipe
Steel imperfection ISO 8501-3 Grade P3 Every pipe
Properties of abrasive blasting material ASTM D-4940 Conductivity 150 µS/cm Twice per shift
Cleaning before abrasive blasting SSPC-SP1 Free of oil, grease, etc. Every pipe
Degree of abrasive blasting ISO 8501-1 Sa2,5 Every pipe
Degree of cleanliness (dust level) ISO 8502-3 < Class 2 First 10 pipes and 4 time per shift
Roughness of the blast cleaned surface - 60 Rz  80 µm Once per shift
Relative Humidity and Dew Point ISO 8502-4 RH < 85% 4 time per shift
Steel temperature 3°C above dew point 4 time per shift
Temperature of heating before coating IR camera recording 35 – 50°C Every pipe
Viscosity during application ISO 2431 or ISO 2555 As per requirements Once each mixing
Porosity on glass panel on the wet film EN 10301 Annex E Max 1 pore 3 time per shift
Porosity on glass panel on the dry film EN 10301 Annex E Max 5 pore 3 time per shift
Appearance and continuity Visual Free of defects Every pipe
Dry film thickness EN 10301 Annex B As per requirement First 10 pipes and 1 per hour
Wet Film Thickness ISO 2808 As per requirement First 10 pipes and 1 per hour
Cut back Visual As per requirement Every pipe
Buccholz hardness ISO 2815 Min 94 3 time per shift
Adhesion test -Cross cut test ISO 2409 Min Grade 1 3 time per shift
Bend test ISO 6860 Length of cracking  13mm 3 time per shift
No softening, wrinkling or blistering
Curing test - 3 time per shift
after 30 min at (232)°C