VNM-IPGN-PPL-SPC-EDG-0000-00019-00-G03 FBE Spec

Vietnam Block B Gas Project
Title: Specification Addendum for Single-Layer

Fusion Bonded Epoxy for External Pipeline
Coatings [COM-SU-4042-F]
PRELIMINARY
NOT FOR PERMIT,
CONSTRUCTION OR
FINAL RELEASE
Ronald Pasadyn, P.E.
TX. LICENSE NO. 48327
EDG, INC. F-2480
G03 13-Dec-10 REISSUED FOR FEED DESIGN RR SV/PS RCP
G02 09-Dec-10 REISSUED FOR FEED DESIGN RR SV/PS RCP
G01 12-Nov-10 ISSUED FOR FEED DESIGN RR SV/PS RCP
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CONTROL NO. 3348370 20400 10019 PPLG03
Vietnam Block B Gas Project EDG Engineering
FEED Contract No. 09-028agr
[VNM-IPGN-PPL-SPC-EDG-0000-00019-00]
(CES COM-SU-4042-F) (December 2009)
[Single-Layer Fusion-Bonded Epoxy for External Pipeline Coating]
Scope
1. This Project Addendum Specification (PA) defines additional requirements for the Vietnam
Block B Gas Project.
2. The requirements in this PA are modifications to the requirements in CES document [COM-SU-
4042-F].The type of modification shall be defined and indicated in subsequent text as follows:
(ADD) - Indicates the following statement(s) is/are added to the CES referenced text.
(DELETE) - Indicates the following statement(s) is/are deleted from the CES referenced text.
(REPLACE WITH) - Indicates the following statement(s) is/are revision(s) to the CES
referenced text.
3. In case of conflict, requirements in this PA take precedence, but in no case will a less stringent
requirement be used unless clearly stated in this PA that the requirement specifically replaces the
more stringent requirement.
Changes to the Specification

The following section/paragraph numbers correspond to those in CES document [COM-SU-4042-F].
1.0 SCOPE
[Add Para] In all cases the coating applicator shall inform the Purchaser of any deviations
from the requirements of this specification which are considered to be necessary in order to
comply with National and/or local regulations.
2.2 Industry Standards
National Association of Corrosion Engineers (NACE)
[Add] NACE RP0287 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned
Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape
American Society for Testing and Materials
[Add] ASTM G14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
(Falling Weight Test)
6.2 Storage of Powder Coating
[Add] 4. The relative humidity of the storage area shall be less than 50%. If storage room
temperature is lower than the application area, coatings should be acclimatised in unopened
containers prior to use.
6.3 Batch Information
1. [Add] f. The material type and product designation.
[Add] g. Manufacturing standards and specifications.
7.0 Application
7.2.3 Abrasive Cleaning
4. (b) Testex Press-O-Film [Replace With]Testex replica tape and micrometer in accordance
with NACE RP 0287.
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7.2.4 Inspection and Repair
[Add to End] 3. The Applicator shall be responsible for replacing any pipe joints with
unacceptable wall thickness following grinding operations, at Applicator’s own expense.
7.4 Heating
[Add to End] 4. Any Tempilstik marks shall be wire brushed from the pipe surface before
application of the coating.
7.5 Coating Application
5a. 25 percent [Replace With] 20 percent
7.6 Application of Repair Products
1. [Add] Pinholes (defects less than 1mm in diameter) shall need no more surface
preparation of the repair area.
7.7 Cutbacks
2. [Replace With] The length of the cutback shall be between 150mm and 200mm, measured
from the exterior shoulder of the bevel at the end of the pipe. The coating cutback shall be
further reviewed and approved by Purchaser during the pre-production meeting.
7.8 Pipe Marking
2. [Add to End] Coating thickness, pipe wall thickness, joint number
3. [Add] Applicator shall ensure traceability of all incoming and outgoing pipes by use of
pipe tally sheets referencing pipe joint numbers provided by the pipe mill, which Company
will supply with the bare pipe. Applicator shall not generate any new or duplicate pipe joint
numbers.
8.6.2 Thickness
[Add to Note] Other equivalent calibration standards may be accepted by Company. The
gauge shall have a range adequate for Company required coating thickness, which is
typically between 350 to 500 microns, unless otherwise stated in Company Purchase Order.
8.7.6 Impact Resistance [Complete section Replace With]

1. The impact resistance of the coating shall be checked using a falling weight test as
specified in ASTM G14. The test should be carried out at ambient temperature on the coated
production pipe at six point equally spaced around the pipe. A minimum impact energy of
1.5 Joules shall be used for all procedure qualification tests.
2. The impact energy to just cause jeeping in production holiday detection tests shall be
determined for each of the first 20 production pipes. An impact energy equal to 75% of the
mean of these values, which must be at least equal to Manufacturer’s stated value, shall be
used for subsequent tests, and shall not cause detectable holidays.
3. Notwithstanding the above, the minimum impact energy level for subsequent tests shall be
2.5 Joules for 28 mils (700mm) minimum coating thickness.
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8.8 Interpretation of Inspection Results
6. [Replace With] In the event that Company deems that the test results are inadequate, the
Company reserves the right to conduct any or all the tests required through an independent
laboratory or agency, at the Applicator’s cost.
9.0 Handling and Storage Procedures
9. [Add] If bevel protectors and/or end caps are provided by Company, they shall be
removed for coating and re-installed by Applicator prior to shipment of the coated pipe
joints. Any bevel protectors and/or end caps that are lost shall be replaced by Applicator at
his own expense.
10. [Add] The maximum stacking height of coated pipe on storage berms and during
transportation shall be determined by Applicator for each pipe diameter and wall thickness.
However the height of the pipes shall not exceed six (6) tiers, unless a lower limit is
determined by Applicator.
10.0 [Add] Documentation
Prior to the commencement of work, the Applicator shall submit the following details and
documentation for Company review and approval.
1. Applicator’s personnel and their qualifications.
2. Pipe receiving, initial inspection and defect reporting procedure.
3. Details of raw materials, together with quality control and Manufacturer’s data,
including test certificates, methods and standards used.
4. Environmental procedures and provisions for raw material storage.
5. Steel surface preparation procedure including pre-heating, steel defect removal,
cleanliness, profile, methods of measurement and consumables used.
6. Pipe heating, temperature and control.
7. Application of materials including application equipment, procedure and temperatures
used.
8. Quality Plan, Inspection and Testing Plan (ITP), recording and reporting formats and
current calibration certificates for equipment used.
9. Detailed methods for detecting, reporting, rejecting and repair of defects including
method used to strip defective coatings, based on nature and magnitude of defects and
repairs.
10. Pipe handling, stockpiling, load out and transportation procedures; including coated pipe
stacking procedures and limitations (e.g. maximum height).
11. The above documents shall be compiled along with pre-qualification/production reports
and inspection records together with instruments calibration certificates as part of
Manufacturing Record Book (MRB) and submitted to Purchaser after completion of the
coating works.
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COM-SU-4042-F
SINGLE-LAYER FUSION-BONDED EPOXY FOR EXTERNAL PIPELINE COATINGS
APPLICATION: ONSHORE, TOPSIDES
This document is the confidential property of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Neither

the whole nor any part of this document may be disclosed to any third
party without the prior written consent of Chevron U.S.A. Inc. Neither the
whole nor any part of this document may be reproduced, stored in any
retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means (electronic,
mechanical, reprographic, recording or otherwise) without the prior
written consent of Chevron U.S.A. Inc.
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E 11/07 Revision PHDJ PHDJ
F 12/09 Revision MPME GWBR
December 2009 © 2003–2009 Chevron U.S.A. Inc. All rights reserved. 1 of 24

Single Layer Fusion Bonded Epoxy for External Pipeline Coating COM-SU-4042-F
CONTENTS
1.0 Scope ..........................................................................................................................4

2.0 References ..................................................................................................................4
2.1 ......Purchaser Documents ......................................................................................4
2.2 ......Industry Codes and Standards .........................................................................4
3.0 Safety ..........................................................................................................................4
4.0 Acceptable Coatings ..................................................................................................5
4.1 ......Selection of FBE Powders ................................................................................5
4.2 ......Approved Powders ...........................................................................................5
4.3 ......Qualification of Non-Approved FBE Powder Materials .....................................5
4.4 ......Qualification Laboratory Testing .......................................................................6
5.0 General Applicator Requirements ............................................................................7
5.1 ......Quality Plan ......................................................................................................7
5.2 ......Documentation .................................................................................................8
5.3 ......Coating Process ...............................................................................................8
6.0 Materials ......................................................................................................................9
6.1 ......Pipe ..................................................................................................................9
6.2 ......Storage of Powder Coating ..............................................................................9
6.3 ......Batch Information .............................................................................................9
6.4 ......Segregation ......................................................................................................9
6.5 ......Repair Materials .............................................................................................10
7.0 Application ................................................................................................................10
7.1 ......General ...........................................................................................................10
7.2 ......Surface Preparation .......................................................................................10
7.3 ......Surface Conditioning ......................................................................................13
7.4 ......Heating ...........................................................................................................13
7.5 ......Coating Application ........................................................................................13
7.6 ......Application of Repair Products .......................................................................14
7.7 ......Cutbacks ........................................................................................................15
7.8 ......Pipe Marking ..................................................................................................15
8.0 Inspection .................................................................................................................15
8.1 ......General ...........................................................................................................15
8.2 ......Inspection of Coating Materials and Repair Product Delivery ........................16
8.3 ......Inspection of Coating Materials and Repair Product Quality ..........................16
8.4 ......Testing Prior to Production .............................................................................16
8.5 ......Inspection of the Various Application Parameters of the Coating Materials ...17
8.6 ......Production Inspection of Each Coated Pipe ...................................................19
8.7 ......Systematic Inspection of Pipe Coating or Test Samples Taken at Pipe Ends 21
8.8 ......Interpretation of Inspection Results ................................................................23
8.9 ......Rejected (Non-Compliant) Pipes ....................................................................23
8.10 ....Repairs ...........................................................................................................23

9.0 Handling and Storage Procedures .........................................................................23

9.1 ......Transfer to Storage Yard ................................................................................24
9.2 ......Storage Yard of Applicator .............................................................................24
9.3 ......Pipe Loading for Shipment .............................................................................24
9.4 ......End Caps ........................................................................................................24

1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum material, application, and handling requirements for single
layer fusion bonded epoxy (FBE) powders used for external pipeline coating on steel pipes.
2.0 REFERENCES
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this specification.
2. The most recently published industry standards shall be used unless otherwise specified.
3. Any discrepancies or conflicts among these documents and the technical requirements in this
specification shall be called to the attention of the Purchaser for resolution.
4. Coating application and inspection shall conform to the following industry standards, as well
as this specification.
2.1 Purchaser Documents

None
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

ASTM International
D4940 Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble Ionic
Contamination of Blasting Abrasives
D4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast
Cleaned Steel
Society For Protective Coatings (SSPC)
SP1 Solvent Cleaning
SP10 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
SP11 Power Tool Cleaning To Bare Metal
VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
PA2 Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gages
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Z245.20 External Fusion Bond Epoxy Coating For Steel Pipe/External Polyethylene
Coating For Pipe
Z245.21 External Fusion Bond Epoxy Coating For Steel Pipe/External Polyethylene
Coating For Pipe
3.0 SAFETY
1. Coatings and procedures used during the process shall comply with national, federal, state, and
local codes and regulations.
2. Personnel involved at the job site shall be trained in the safe operation of equipment before
work commences.
3. The coating manufacturer’s recommended precautions regarding toxicity and safe handling of
coating materials shall be followed.

4.0 ACCEPTABLE COATINGS
4.1 Selection of FBE Powders

The selection of FBE powders shall be based on the onset glass transition temperature (Tg) of the
FBE powder. The Tg of the FBE powder shall be 5C (9F) above the stated operating temperature
of the pipeline as measured by differential scanning calorimitry (DSC).
4.2 Approved Powders

1. Plant-applied external coating material shall be one of the fusion bonded epoxy powders listed
in Table 1.
2. Only the repair materials shown in Table 1 shall be acceptable.
Table 1: List of Approved Powders
Maximum
Manufacturer Product Operating Repair Material*
Temperature
3M (domestic) Scotchkote 6233 110°C (230°F) Scotchkote 323/327
3M (foreign) Scotchkote 226N 110°C (230°F) Scotchkote 323/327
Akzo Nobel Resicoat R-726 95°C (203°F) Enviroline 124 or Denso
Protal 7200
Akzo Nobel Resicoat R-556 145°C (293°F) Enviroline 124
Dupont Napguard 7-2500 Series 90°C (195°F) Dupont 7-1861
Dupont Napguard 7-2514 110°C (230°F) Dupont 7-1861
Jotun EP-F 1003 LD 80°C (176°F) 46F640
Jotun EP-F 1010 80°C (176°F) 46F640
BASF Basepox PE50-1081 93°C (200°F) Specialty Polymer
Coatings SP 2888
Valspar Pipeclad 2000 Fast 110°C (225°F) 920W970 / 920G970

Valspar Pipeclad 2000 Slow 110°C (225°F) 920W970 / 920G970
Valspar Pipeclad 2000 Slow 110°C (225°F) 920C970 /920B980
* Aligned with respective manufacturer’s powder coating.
4.3 Qualification of Non-Approved FBE Powder Materials

1. Qualification of FBE powder material shall be mandatory if any of the following are true:
a. Material is not on the acceptable powder list shown in Table 1 of this specification.
b. Applicator has no track record with the powder or the last application with the powder was
more than two years ago. The applicator may supply documentation to show
product use.
c. The application will be made on a new coating line.
d. There is a change in FBE formulation or manufacturing location.
e. Previous production batches raised non-conformities.
2. If there is a need to use a product that is not listed, the detailed qualification procedure from
Section 4.4 shall be followed.
3. After performing these tests listed in Section 4.4 the results shall be submitted the Owner’s
coating specialist for review and final acceptance.

4.4 Qualification Laboratory Testing

1. To qualify, a powder must first pass the tests listed in Table 2.
2. Testing shall by performed by an approved laboratory.
3. Testing shall be witnessed by the Purchaser’s designate.
4. Testing to Table 2 shall be made on laboratory prepared panels.
5. The panels shall be prepared using the surface preparation and film thickness stated on the
powder manufacturers data sheet for the product being tested.
6. Details including surface preparation, film thickness, application temperature, etc., shall be
recorded for later review.
Table 2: Basic Coating Test Pre-qualification (Laboratory Panels) (1 of 2)
Acceptance
Test Test method Notes
Criteria
Film thickness Within
manufacturer’s
stated range on the
product data sheet
Thermal Within CSA Z245.20 (12.7) Tg midpoint required
characteristics manufacturer’s
stated range on the
product data sheet
Cathodic 6.5 mm maximum CSA Z245.20 (12.8) 24 hours /
disbondment 65°C [149°F] –3.5v
Cathodic 8.5 mm maximum CSA Z245.20 (12.8) 28 days /
disbondment 20°C [68°F] / –1.5v
Cathodic 20 mm maximum CSA Z245.20 (12.8) 28 days /
This test is only for
powders with Tg
above 110°C [230°F]
Cathodic 20 mm maximum CSA Z245.20 (12.8) 28 days /
This test is only for
powders with Tg at or
below 110°C [230°F]
Porosity (interface Rating 1—4 CSA Z245. 20 (12.10)
and cross-section)

Table 2: Basic Coating Test Pre-qualification (Laboratory Panels) (2 of 2)
Acceptance
Test Test method Notes
Criteria
Flexibility 2.0° PPD, no CSA Z245. 20 (12.11) Tested at –30°C
cracking (for [–22°F]
powders with Tg
above 110°C
[230°F])
3.0° PPD, no
cracking (for
powders with Tg at
or below 110°C
[230°F])
Impact resistance 1.5J, no holidays CSA Z245.20 (12.12) Impact resistance
Cathodic No cracking CSA Z245.20 (12.13) 1.5° strained coating
disbondment of using Calomel for powders with Tg
strained coating Reference electrode above 110°C [230°F]
2.5° strained coating
for powders with Tg
at or below 110°C
[230°F]
Adhesion of the Rating 1–3 CSA Z245.20 (12.14) Run both 24 hour and
coating (hot water 28 day tests
soak)
5.0 GENERAL APPLICATOR REQUIREMENTS
5.1 Quality Plan

1. Applicator shall have an established, documented quality control plan that ensures the
compliance with this specification.
2. The quality control plan shall consist of the following two parts:
a. A quality assurance procedure that lists the details of qualification of FBE powders and
the procedures for their application
b. A quality control procedure that details the inspection and testing of coated pipe after the
coating has been applied.
3. Applicator shall submit the quality assurance procedures proposed for factory application and
repair of the coating to the pipe to Purchaser for review and acceptance.
4. Coating procedures shall comply with the requirements of this specification and the
manufacturers recommended practices.
5. Applicator shall submit quality control procedures to the Purchaser for review and acceptance.
a. The quality control plan shall be detailed to indicate the requisite quality control,
inspection, testing, frequencies of, and certification activities with reference to the
relevant procedures and the acceptance standards.
b. The quality control plan shall indicate the acceptance criteria for each item.

6. Applicator’s quality control plan shall pay particular attention to the control of coating
suppliers and shall ensure that the requirements of this specification are satisfied.
7. Applicator’s quality control plan and associated procedures may be subject to audits by
Purchaser during production.
8. Applicator’s quality control shall be monitored by Purchaser-assigned third-party inspectors
who will witness the inspection, testing, and associated work required by this specification.
9. Applicator shall, in their tender, submit the manufacturers’ product data sheets of the FBE
powder and the repair products selected for acceptance.
10. Once approved, the FBE powder shall not be substituted by the Applicator without prior
written authorization of the Purchaser.
11. The acceptance decision shall not, in any case, be considered as a guarantee from the
Purchaser with respect to the coating material and repair products but at most shall be
considered an authorization for use.
5.2 Documentation
Applicator shall obtain from the Supplier and submit to the Purchaser the following:
1. The product data sheet certificate that the FBE powder shall meet the required coating
characteristics as set forth in this specification.
2. One production test certificate for the FBE powder material.
3. FBE powder application data including substrate temperature.
4. Repair product application conditions and repair procedures.
5. Packaging and storage requirements of FBE powder and repair product.
5.3 Coating Process

1. The Applicator shall supply the following:
a. Personnel.
b. Coating material.
c. Repair products.
d. An operational coating facility that includes all necessary application, inspection, and
handling equipment.
2. Applicator shall unload, inspect, and store all inbound bare pipe.
3. Damaged, contaminated, or otherwise unsuitable pipe shall be identified and segregated for
review and disposition by Purchaser.
4. The Applicator shall
a. Store the coating material and repair product as per the product data sheet.
b. Perform coating application and inspection properly.
c. Use only inspection equipment that has been properly calibrated.
5. Applicator shall co-sign with the inspector the coated pipes’ acceptance certificate, which
includes the results of all tests and inspection as set forth in this specification.

6.0 MATERIALS
6.1 Pipe
Pipe shall be supplied without varnish or mill lacquers. If the pipe has varnish or mill lacquer it
must be removed by burning, followed by blasting to remove the soot.
6.2 Storage of Powder Coating

Powder shall not be used for pipe coating if any of the following have occurred:
1. Powder or powder containers (boxes or bags) have become wet.
2. Powder has been stored beyond the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life.
3. Powder has been stored above the manufacturer’s recommended maximum storage
temperature.
6.3 Batch Information

1. Each container of powdered coating materials used by the Applicator shall be marked with the
following information, recorded for future reference, and be made available upon request:
a. Manufacturer’s name
b. Material identification number
c. Batch number
d. Date of manufacture
e. The shelf life and storage temperature limits
2. The fusion bonded epoxy manufacturer shall supply the information listed below to the
Applicator for each batch of powder:
a. Gel time at recommended application temperature.
b. Particle size distribution.
3. Standards for comparison shall also be provided for each item.
4. The Applicator shall compile this information and submit it to the Purchaser.
a. The documents shall be retained by the Applicator for a period of 2 years after completion
of the coating.
b. They shall be available for review or duplication by the Purchaser’s representative.
6.4 Segregation
1. Coating powder shall be segregated by batch numbers during shipment, storage, and handling.
2. Batches shall be used consecutively during coating application and shall not be mixed except
when necessary to keep the coating process continuous.
3. No powder stored beyond the manufacturer’s recommended shelf life shall be used for coating
pipe.
4. Coatings shall not be stored beyond their shelf life.

6.5 Repair Materials

1. Materials for touch-up or repairs shall be the manufacturer’s two-part epoxy repair material, or
other compatible material approved by this specification, the powder manufacturer, and the
Purchaser.
2. Repair materials shall be stored, handled, and applied in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications, this specification, and approved repair procedure.
3. See Table 1 for approved repair materials.
4. See Section 7.6 for more information on repair materials and their use.
7.0 APPLICATION
7.1 General
1. The fusion bonded epoxy coating shall be applied in accordance with this specification.
2. Applicator shall develop an application procedure and submit it to the Purchaser for
acceptance.
a. Applicator shall have a copy of these procedures at the site where the coating is being
applied.
b. Any deviation from the coating manufacturer’s application procedures shall be submitted
to the Purchaser representative for acceptance
3. Applicator shall stop the coating process at any time conditions exist that are outside those
specified in the approved application procedure.
4. Purchaser’s representative may reject any product or procedure not proven by the Applicator
to be in compliance with this specification.
7.2 Surface Preparation
7.2.1 Test for and Removal of Soluble Salts

1. Prior to abrasive cleaning, all oil, grease, and other deleterious materials shall be
removed by solvent cleaning in accordance with SSPC SP1. No residue that will affect
adhesion shall be left on the surface.
2. Pipe surface shall then be tested for the presence of soluble salts at the rate of twice
per shift at three (3) randomly selected locations per pipe.
a. Surfaces shall be tested using the CHLOR*TEST® CSN test kit or equivalent.
b. Test sites shall be selected to be representative of the surface as a whole.
c. The following are the maximum acceptable levels:
Chloride - 2 μg/cm2
Nitrate - 5 μg/cm2
Sulfate - 10 μg/cm2
3. Salt contaminated surfaces will require high-pressure water washing (minimum
3000 psi) using a solution of water and CHLOR*RID® soluble salt remover or
equivalent.
4. After cleaning, the pipe shall be retested according to item 2 above until the soluble
salt levels are below the stated maximums.

5. If soluble salts are determined to be present:

a. A hot water soak test (CSA Z245 20-02 [12.14]) must be passed on the previous
two (2) untested
b. All pipes following the salt-contaminated pipe shall be tested until two in a row
are below the levels stated in item 2c above.
c. Then the original test schedule shall be restarted.
6. The pipe supplier shall prevent visible and non-visible surface contamination of bare
pipe during handling and storage.
7.2.2 Test Blast Material

1. Prior to surface coating, the Applicator shall test the abrasive blast material used to
clean the pipe once per shift for the presence of water-soluble salts per ASTM D4940.
2. If the result of the test is greater than 1000, micro-siemens, the abrasive shall be
rejected.
3. Abrasives that test positive for these contaminants or that have been previously used
to blast clean pipe with mill varnish (lacquer) shall not be used in the coating of pipe
under this specification.
7.2.3 Abrasive Cleaning

1. Pipe shall be preheated prior to blast cleaning to a temperature to at least 3°C (5°F) in
excess of the dew point, or higher, if recommended by coating manufacturer or
Applicator.
2. All pipe shall be preheated in a uniform manner to avoid distortion of the pipe and/or
damage to internal coatings.
3. Pipe may be blast cleaned in two stages.
a. If two blast machines are available, the machines shall be used as follows:
1) The first blast machine shall be charged with shot.
2) The second blast machine shall be charged with grit.
3) Blast machines may be placed before and after the surface inspection table, at
the option of the Applicator.
Note Such placement would eliminate the need to recycle pipe that has
been ground at the surface inspection table beyond the limits of
6.2.4.2 since the second machine will provide an anchor pattern on
all ground areas.
b. If there is only one blast machine, it shall contain only grit to obtain the surface
profile.
4. External surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned to a near-white metal finish in
accordance with SSPC SP10 (NACE #2).
a. Abrasive cleaning on steel pipe surface shall create an angular pattern.
b. Particle hardness and size distribution of the shot employed shall be continually
controlled by screening to ensure that the surface profile after cleaning shall have
a minimum height required by the FBE material’s product data sheet as measured
by Testex Press-O-Film® replication tape per ASTM D4417 Method C.

c. In no case shall the manufacturer’s specified minimum or maximum surface

profile be exceeded.
d. All cleaning shall be done in such a manner that beveled ends and any internal
coating will not be damaged.
5. For consistent surface finish, a stabilized working mix shall be maintained by frequent
small additions of new abrasive commensurate with consumption. Infrequent large
additions shall be avoided.
6. The working abrasive mix shall be maintained clean of contaminants by continuous
effective operations of cleaning machine scalping and air wash separators.
7. After surface preparation is complete and before heating the pipe, pressurized air or
steel brushes shall be used to remove all loose abrasive, metal, or other contaminating
particles.
8. Both the exterior and interior of the pipe shall be cleaned.
a. The air shall be properly filtered to be clean and dry so as not to contaminate the
pipe.
b. Contaminating particles removed from the interior and exterior of the pipe shall
be properly collected by vacuum hoods or ducts to prevent redeposition of
airborne contaminants on the cleaned pipe surfaces.
7.2.4 Inspection and Repair

1. After abrasive cleaning and before coating, the surface to be coated shall be carefully
inspected for metal defects that may affect coating application, i.e., scabs, slivers,
gouges or laminations.
a. Applicator shall be responsible for the repair of any defects that can be repaired by
filing or grinding and for restoring the anchor pattern at the locations of such
repairs when the size of the repair exceeds 12.7 cm (5inches) in any direction.
b. The tools and manner employed to remove metal defects shall not contaminate the
surface.
2. If the profile is destroyed over a single area greater than 16 cm2 (25 inch2) or over a
total area greater than 0.5 percent of a pipe joint, the pipe shall be reblasted at no
expense to the Purchaser.
3. Surface preparation by cosmetic grinding shall not reduce the pipe wall thickness
below the minimum required by the pipe specification. In areas that require heavy
grinding, the remaining surface areas shall be measured by U.T.
7.2.5 Time Requirement from Blasting to Coating

1. Total elapsed time between blasting and coating of the cleaned surface shall be kept to
a maximum of 2 hours to avoid the formation of oxides on the surface.
2. Oxidation of the steel prior to coating, in the form of “blooming” or other apparent
oxide formation, shall not be acceptable.
3. Visual formation of such oxides shall cause the pipe to be recleaned prior to coating.
4. Any pipe not coated within two hours after cleaning shall be completely recleaned
before coating at Applicator’s expense.

7.3 Surface Conditioning

If specified on the purchase order, after the appropriate surface cleanliness has been achieved by
blasting (SSPC-SP10), the pipe may be treated with a cleaning solution such as Oakite®.
Note This is not required but can increase some performance properties. This is strongly
recommended if chlorides, sulfate, and nitrates are identified or suspected.
7.4 Heating
1. Before coating, the pipe shall be heated so that when it reaches the coating application area its
temperature is within the application temperature range recommended by the coating
manufacturer.
a. The temperature shall not exceed 260°C (500°F).
b. Oxidation (bluing) of the steel shall not be acceptable.
c. At the discretion of the Purchaser’s representative, pipe which has been blued and/or
heated above 260°C (500°F) shall be rejected as scrap, or the pipe shall be subjected to
mechanical testing to confirm properties of the steel.
d. Replacement or testing of blued and overheated pipe shall be at the Applicator’s expense.
2. Furnace atmosphere shall be such that the clean pipe surfaces are not contaminated.
3. Temperature of the pipe shall be monitored continuously and recorded by means of
thermometers and/or optical pyrometers.
4. For accurate control of pipe temperature, the pipe shall be continuously checked with an
optical pyrometer. “Tempilstik®” heat-indicating crayons or other suitable devices are also
acceptable, provided that the size of such marks shall be less than 3.2 mm (1/8 inch) wide and
less than 51 mm (2 inches) long.
7.5 Coating Application

1. Pipe shall be coated while its surface temperature is within the manufacturer’s recommended
temperature limits.
2. Coating shall be applied to produce a uniform coating thickness as specified in the purchase
order, with a minimum and maximum thickness acceptance limit.
3. Thickness of the coating shall be as per manufacturers recommendation.
a. Thicknesses can vary depending upon the service conditions.
b. Project should consult with Purchaser regarding range for service.
4. Powder batches shall not be mixed together except as necessary to keep the coating process
continuous.
a. The Applicator shall record all batch numbers used along with other information
necessary for the Purchaser to correlate the powder batches to the joints of pipe on which
it was applied.
b. No batch of powder shall be applied until the Purchaser has received all of the required
batch information and has accepted the powder.

5. The use of recycled powder shall be permitted, provided that it has not been contaminated, has
not been heat affected, and is continuously recovered from the powder hood and reprocessed
through magnetic separators and shaker screens no coarser than 80 mesh.
a. It shall be uniformly mixed with new virgin powder up to a maximum proportion of
25 percent recycled material.
b. Under no circumstances shall reclaimed powder (powder not continuously recycled from
the powder hood) be used.
6. Dry air shall be circulated continuously through fluidized beds while the plant is not operating.
Prior to coating application, only virgin powder may be added to make up the initial full load,
and dry air must be run through the fluidized bed for at least two hours prior to plant start-up.
7. Manufacturer’s recommendations for full curing shall be followed.
a. The curing reaction of the coating must be completed prior to any forced cooling.
b. Forced cooling of the pipe to facilitate inspection and repair may be conducted after the
coating has completely cured.
8. The cured coating shall be of uniform color and gloss, and shall be free of blisters, pinholes,
fish eyes, sags or runs, or any other irregularities.
9. Any coating that, in the Purchaser representative’s judgment, has not been applied in
conformance with these specifications or exhibits poor workmanship practices shall be
rejected.
7.6 Application of Repair Products

1. All defects detected by the holiday detector and damaged coating areas less than 250 cm2
(38.8 in2) resulting from destructive testing or mechanical accidents shall be repaired at
Applicator’s expense according to the procedures in Section 7.6.1, Section 7.6.2, and
Section 7.6.3 of this document.
2. If the cumulative damaged area on a pipe is equal to or greater than 250 cm2 (38.8 in2), the
existing FBE coating shall be removed and the pipe re-blast cleaned and recoated.
3. A maximum of five repairs per joint is allowed.
7.6.1 Surface Preparation

1. Procedures supplied by the manufacturer shall be followed.
2. If the bare metal is exposed, it shall be carefully cleaned by steel wire brushing and
machine tool to produce a surface finish of SSPC SP 11 power tool cleaning to bare
metal (or SA 2-1/2 surface finish as per SSPC VIS 1), with a surface profile between
2 to 4 mils (52-102 microns).
7.6.2 Repair Methods

1. For repairs, manufacturer’s recommendations shall be followed.
2. Melt patch sticks shall not to be allowed under any circumstances.
7.6.3 Inspection of Repairs

1. Repair thickness shall not be less than the original specified thickness nor thicker than
the manufacturer’s recommendation.
2. All repairs shall be holiday inspected by the procedure described in Section 8.5.4.
Defects in the repair shall not be allowed.

7.7 Cutbacks
1. Finished coating shall have a cutback at each end of the pipe.
2. Length of the cutback shall be 7.6 cm (2 inches) or greater, measured from the exterior
shoulder of the bevel at the end of the pipe.
3. Cutback areas shall be free of coating material.
7.8 Pipe Marking

Each length of coated pipe shall be externally stenciled at a point approximately 60 cm (24 inches)
from the end to
1. Reproduce the original marking.
2. Identify the type of coating applied, purchase order number, pipe size, pipe grade, and date
coated.
8.0 INSPECTION
8.1 General
1. Purchaser’s inspector shall have free access to all areas of the plants where the coating
materials are produced and where they are applied.
2. An office and all necessary means for the complete fulfillment of the inspector’s work shall be
made available by the manufacturer as well as by Supplier.
3. Applicator shall notify the Purchaser’s representative not less than fifteen days in advance of
the start of each production run and shall provide Purchaser with a detailed time schedule to
permit witnessing of all processing and testing phases.
4. The Applicator shall provide copies of the documents listed in Section 5.2 to the Purchaser’s
inspector.
5. Coating inspection shall be carried out by Supplier in the presence of the inspector. It shall
include the following operations:
a. Inspection of the FBE powder delivery.
b. Inspection of the FBE powder quality.
c. Inspection of the various application parameters of the FBE coating.
d. Systematic inspection of pipe coating or test samples taken from pipe end.
e. Systematic inspection of each coated pipe.
6. The Purchaser’s representative shall be the final authority on the acceptability of surface
preparation and coating application.
7. The Purchaser’s representative shall have access to each part of the process and shall have the
right and opportunity to witness any of the quality control tests and/or to perform such tests on
a random sampling basis.
8. Purchaser’s representative shall be the final authority on the acceptability of surface
preparation and coating application.
9. Purchaser’s representative shall have the right to reject coated pipe pending alterations or
corrections to the process to correct all faults found in the work that result in failure of the
work to conform to these specifications.

8.2 Inspection of Coating Materials and Repair Product Delivery

1. This inspection shall be performed upon delivery of the coating materials and repair product
for packaging and marking checking.
2. Packaging shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and marking shall be in
conformity with this specification.
3. Nonconformity with any of the specified requirements shall cause the immediate rejection of
the delivery concerned.
4. In order to face any dispute arising at a later stage, three 500g samples of each of the raw
coating materials shall be taken from the production batches.
a. One shall be reserved for Applicator.
b. One shall be transmitted to the Purchaser.
c. One shall be kept as check sample in Supplier’s laboratory for six months, away from
humidity at a temperature below and close to 20°C (68°F).
8.3 Inspection of Coating Materials and Repair Product Quality

1. Inspection shall be carried out before coating application to ascertain the quality of the coating
materials and repair products by checking that all the documents to be supplied by the Supplier
have been requested from the manufacturer and are available in the required form.
2. Any missing document and/or nonconformity of the production test certificates with the
specifications shall cause the rejection of the concerned coating material and repair product.
8.4 Testing Prior to Production
8.4.1 Production Test Run

1. After selecting the powder to be applied, a qualification shall be run on production
pipe joints under typical production conditions and tested to Section 8.7.
2. Ten pipes shall be run through the system to establish procedure consistency, then two
joints shall be randomly selected for qualification testing.
8.4.2 Laboratory Tests On FBE Powder

1. The tests in Table 3 shall be run before coating application begins.
2. Each batch of powder to be used shall be tested separately.
3. The tests listed in Table 3 shall be performed on the powder itself.
Table 3: Applicator Laboratory Testing of FBE Powder Prior to Production Line

Qualification (1 of 2)
Test Acceptance criteria Test method

Cure time Within manufacturer’s stated CSA Z245.20 (12.1)
range on the product data sheet
Gel time Within 20% of manufacturer’s CSA Z245.20 (12.2)
specified normal
Moisture content* Below 0.5% CSA Z245.20 (12.3)
Below 0.6% CSA Z245.20 (12.4)

Table 3: Applicator Laboratory Testing of FBE Powder Prior to Production Line

Qualification (2 of 2)
Test Acceptance criteria Test method

Particle size distribution 3.0% maximum powder retained CSA Z245.20 (12.5)
on 150 μm mesh and
0.2% maximum powder retained
on 250 μm mesh
Density Meets manufacturer’s CSA Z245.20 (12.6)
specification within 50 g/L
Thermal characteristics Within manufacturer’s stated CSA Z245.20 (12.7)
range on the product data sheet
* The specific test method to be used shall be the manufacturer’s option.
4. A complete report of the testing shall be submitted to the Owner’s coating specialist
for acceptance prior to continuing with FBE application procedure qualification.
8.5 Inspection of the Various Application Parameters of the Coating Materials

1. This inspection shall be performed during coating application and shall check the following
parameters:
a. Finish of prepared surface
b. Dust degree of prepared surface
c. Total roughness of prepared surface
d. Pipe temperature when entering spraying machine
e. Pipe travel speed
2. Inspection parameters shall meet the criteria specified in Sections 8.5.1–8.5.5 below.
8.5.1 Finish of Prepared Surface

1. Standard: SSPC-SP10.
2. Method: Comparison of prepared surface finish with the illustration corresponding to
SSPC SP10 surface finish in SSPC VIS 1.
3. Inspection: 100 percent of the prepared surface of each pipe.
4. Specification requirements: The inspection of each pipe shall be considered as
acceptable when the whole prepared surface shows the same aspect as the relevant
illustration.
5. Failing the above: The pipe shall be reblasted.
8.5.2 Dust Degree of Prepared Surface

1. Material: Adhesive tape.
2. Method: Application of the adhesive tape on prepared surface and removal for visual
inspection.
3. Inspection: Four per shift on each of the first 25 pipes.

4. Specification Requirements: The inspection of the dust degree of each pipe shall be
considered as acceptable when the proportion of adhesive surface-magnified
40 times–showing dust particles is less than 15 percent.
5. Failing the above: Investigate the source of the dust, correct, and test again.
8.5.3 Total Roughness of Prepared Surface

1. Measure the anchor profile following the method described in ASTM D4417
Method C using replica tape such as Testex Press-o-Film.
2. Method: Take the impression of the prepared surface by pressing a patch on the
prepared surface. The total roughness value is then measured using an appropriate
instrument taking into account the thickness of the support.
3. Inspection: Start of shift, every 2 hours, and at the end of shift/or run.
acceptable when the four total roughness values are within the range of
52 to 102 microns. In the case of value(s) out of range, four additional measurements
shall be made around the critical point.
5. If the total roughness obtained from one of the four new measurements is as follows:
a. Below the powder manufacturers specified minimum: Pipe shall be reblasted.
b. Above the powder manufacturers maximum: Pipe shall be examined by the
inspector.
c. If the inspector deems that more than 10 percent of the surface shows a total
roughness value exceeding 102 microns: Pipe shall be rejected and reblasted.
d. In all cases: Film thickness must be at least 1.5 times as thick as the profile is
deep.
8.5.4 Pipe Temperature When Entering Spraying Machine

1. Material: Optical pyrometer, temperature recorder, or monitor.
2. Method: Specific to the instrument used, which shall be calibrated at least twice per
shift by means of contact thermometer at an acceptable range.
3. Inspection: Continuous over total pipe length.
4. Specification requirements: The inspection of pipe temperature when entering
spraying machine shall be considered as acceptable when the temperature recorded
meets the limits set by the powder manufacturer. Temperature shall be recorded at
startup and then at least once every hour of production thereafter.
5. Failing this, the pipe shall be reblasted. Further, any pipe heated above 275°C (527°F)
shall be rejected and Purchaser will decide on further action to be taken.
8.5.5 Pipe Travel Speed

1. Material: Per powder manufacture time to first touch or quench.
2. Inspection: Continuous during pipe travel along the coating line.

3. Failing the above: Manufacturing process shall be adjusted until conformity with
specified requirements is obtained. Pipes already coated with unaccepted travel speed
shall be segregated and tests performed to determine if they are within the coating
material’s required characteristics. Should they fail testing the coating shall be
removed, the pipe reblasted then the coating reapplied.
8.6 Production Inspection of Each Coated Pipe

1. This inspection shall be performed after coating application on each dry-coated pipe cooled
down at ambient temperature, which shall be less than 60°C (140°F) and more than 5°C (41°F)
and shall check the following:
a. Appearance
b. Thickness
c. Cutbacks
d. Electrical porosity (holiday test)
2. These inspections shall meet the criteria specified in Sections 8.6.1–8.6.4 below.
8.6.1 Appearance
1. Method: Visual.
2. Inspection: 100 percent of the pipe coated surface.
acceptable when the appearance is in uniform and consistent.
4. Failing the above: Inspector shall be entitled to decide on any further action.
8.6.2 Thickness
1. Material: Magnetic or electromagnetic type measuring instruments as described in
CSA Z245.20 section 7.3.2.7.1.1.
2. Method: Specific to the instrument used, which shall be suitably calibrated.
3. Inspection: Four thickness readings made on each pipe at equal intervals including
one over the weld seam when appropriate.
acceptable if the thickness readings are within the range: specified thickness minus
10 percent or plus 20 percent.
5. If more than 2 percent of the pipes are found with any coating thickness reading out of
the above-mentioned range, the Applicator’s process shall be modified until
conformity with the specified requirements is obtained.
a. Only 2 percent of pipes will be accepted per shift with coating thickness between
specified thickness and specified thickness minus 10 percent.
b. All pipes with thickness below specified thickness minus 10 percent shall be
rejected and recoated.
Note Location and frequency for proving compliance with the specification
requirements for thickness of the coating shall be agreed between Supplier and
the Purchaser’s representative. Thickness measurement method shall comply with
SSPC-PA2.

8.6.3 Cutback
1. Material: Rule or template.
2. Method: Specific to the material used.
3. Inspection: At both ends of each coated pipe.
acceptable when the cutback length is in conformity with the requirement of
Section 7.7.
5. Failing the above: Inspector shall alone be entitled to decide any further action.
8.6.4 Electrical Porosity (Holiday Test)

1. Standard: CSA Z245.20 (7.3.2.8).
2. Material: Adjustable DC holiday detector and electrode consisting of the following:
a. One circular metal searching coil. Brass, copper, and copper alloys in the
searching coil shall be prohibited.
b. One elastomer element for possible defect location.
3. Method: Setting of supply voltage to exceed 5 volts per micrometer of coating
thickness.
a. The electrode shall directly contact the entire surface of the coating that is being
inspected.
b. There shall be no gaps in the electrode or separations between the electrode and
the surface of the coating, including the surfaces and toe on each side of the weld
seam of the pipe.
c. Pipe travel speed below or equal to 0.3 meter (11.8 in) per second.
d. The holiday detector shall be calibrated at the beginning, once during, and at the
end of each shift, using both a voltmeter and an artificial holiday 80 microns in
diameter.
e. The detector shall be capable of locating the artificial holiday in the dynamic
mode, operating at the normal travel speed.
4. Inspection: Continuous over the entire coated surfaces.
acceptable when the number of holidays such as bubbles, scratches, and other defects
does not exceed five per pipe. Defects shall be repaired.
6. If two consecutive pipes show a number of defects equal or greater than five, Supplier
shall stop the coating line immediately to take corrective action.
7. Any pipe showing a number of pinholes and/or defects exceeding five shall be
rejected and recoated.
8. Any holiday greater than 19.5 cm2 (3 inches2) shall be unacceptable and shall cause
the pipe to be rejected and recoated.

8.7 Systematic Inspection of Pipe Coating or Test Samples Taken at Pipe Ends
1. The inspection shall be performed upon completion of coating application on pipes cooled
down to ambient temperature, which shall be less than 60°C (per OSHA 140°F) and more than
5°C (41°F) in order to check the following characteristics:
a. Thermal characteristics
b. Cathodic disbondment (24 hr)
c. Interface contamination
d. Porosity
e. Flexibility
f. Impact resistance
g. Adhesion of the coating (hot water soak test)
2. These characteristics shall meet the criteria specified in Sections 8.7.1–8.7.8 below.
8.7.1 Thermal Characteristics by Differential Scanning Calorimeter (DSC)

1. Standard: CSA Z245.20 (12.7).
2. Test frequency: Per shift, one test every 50 pipes starting from the first pipe.
3. Specification requirement: Result must meet manufacturer’s specification for this
product
4. If analysis shows any sample to be outside the stated range, it must be determined
which pipes of the lot were not properly cured. Those joints not properly cured will be
rejected and repaired per Section 7.1 and Section 7.6.
5. The MIBK (methylisobutylketone) solvent swab test is not recommended for
checking the cure of FBE.
8.7.2 Cathodic Disbondment, 24 hour

1. Standard: CSA Z245 20-02 (12.8).
2. Test frequency: One test per production day.
3. Specification requirement: Less than 6.5 mm (0.25 in) after 24 hours.
4. The test shall be at 65°C (149°F) with an impressed voltage of –3.5V.
8.7.3 Interface Contamination of the Coating

1. Standard: CSA Z245 20 (12.9).
2. Test frequency: One test per shift.
3. Test specimens shall measure approximately 25 mm (0.98 in.) × 200 mm (7.89 in.)
× pipe wall thickness, with the 200 mm (7.89 in.) dimension parallel to the axis of the
pipe.
4. Use the utility knife to remove an approximately 3 mm (0.1 in.) × 20 mm (0.8 in.)
piece of coating from the test specimen.
5. Examine the metal interface side of the coating with the stereo microscope at 40x
magnification. Estimate the percentage of interface contamination.

8.7.4 Porosity of The Coating

1. Standard: CSA Z245.20 (12.10).
2. Test frequency: Per shift, one test every 50 pipes starting from the first pipe.
3. Specification requirement: Rating of 1–3.
4. Refer to Figure 6 in CSA Z245.20 as a guide to rating the sample.
8.7.5 Flexibility
1. Standard: CSA Z245.20 (12.11).
2. Test frequency: Two tests among the coated pipes. If one test does not satisfy the
requirements, two other tests shall be made; none of them shall be defective.
3. Specification requirements: No cracking.
4. Test at an angle of deflection of 2.5 per pipe diameter length.
8.7.6 Impact Resistance

1. Standard: CSA Z245.20 (12.12).
2. Test frequency: One test every 50 pipes starting from the first pipe.
3. Specification requirement: Impact energy shall be more than 1.5 J.
4. Test temperature shall be –30°C (–22°F). A holiday detector shall be used to
determine if any defect goes through the coating.
8.7.7 Adhesion of the Coating (Hot Water Soak Test)

1. Standard: CSA Z245 20 (12.14).
2. Test frequency: One test per shift.
3. Specification requirement: Rating of 1–3.
4. Soak samples in water for 24 hours at 75°C ± 3°C (167°F ± 5°F). While the test
specimen is still warm, use the utility knife to scribe an approximately
30 mm × 15 mm (1.1 in. × 0.59 in.) rectangle through the coating to the substrate, then
air cool the test specimen to 20°C ± 3°C (68°F ± 3°F).
5. While the test specimen is still warm, use the utility knife to scribe an approximately
30 mm × 15 mm (1.1 in. × 0.59 in.) rectangle through the coating to the substrate, then
air cool the test specimen to 20°C ± 3°C (68°F ± 3°F). Within 1 hour of removal from
heat, insert the tip of the utility knife under the coating at a corner of the scribed
rectangle. Use a levering action to remove the coating. Continue inserting the tip of
the knife and levering it under the coating until either all of the coating in the rectangle
is removed or the coating demonstrates a definite resistance to the levering action.
8.7.8 Residual Magnetism

1. Material: The longitudinal magnetic field shall be measured on the root face or
square-cut face of coated pipe per CSA Z245.21 Clause 7.4.1.6.
2. Method: Measurements shall be made using a Hall-effect magnetic flux density meter
or another type of calibrated instrument; however, in case of dispute, measurements
made with a Hall-effect magnetic flux meter shall govern. The magnetic flux meter
shall be operated in accordance with the applicator’s documented procedures that have
been demonstrated by the coating applicator to produce accurate results.

3. Inspection: Measurements shall be made on each end of a coated pipe, to be selected

at least once every four hours.
4. Specification requirements: The average of such readings shall not exceed
3.0 mT(0.03 Gauss), and no individual reading shall exceed 3.5 mT (0.035 Gauss).
Defective coated pipe shall be demagnetized and remeasured. There shall be no
measurements on stacked pipes.
8.8 Interpretation of Inspection Results

1. Inspection shall be considered as acceptable when conforming to the specified
conditions.
2. Inspected coating shall then be repaired and checked (electrical porosity/thickness)
according to the procedures applicable to the repair material.
3. If the results of one or several tests do not conform to the specified conditions,
additional tests shall be run at the rate of two per defective test, respectively, on the
pipe coated immediately prior and after the pipe found to be defective.
4. If all additional tests are acceptable, the coating of the pipes shall be considered in
conformity with the specified requirements (except for the pipe where the test failed
which shall be treated as per systematic inspection of pipe coating or test samples
taken at pipe ends) and the pipes inspected shall be repaired and then checked.
5. In case of an unsatisfactory result of one of these additional tests, Supplier shall
perform the test concerned on each pipe and submit the results obtained with mention
of the values corresponding to a correct test.
6. Objectionable pipes shall be rejected and recoated as per systematic inspection of pipe
coating or test samples taken at pipe ends.
8.9 Rejected (Non-Compliant) Pipes

1. The rejected pipes shall be segregated before repair.
2. These pipes shall be heated to a temperature above the Tg of the FBE and shall have their
coating removed by scraping in the presence of the inspector who shall decide if they have to
be rejected or reblasted and recoated.
3. The pipes rejected by the inspector shall be treated further as per Purchaser requirements.
8.10 Repairs
See Section 7.6 for more information.
9.0 HANDLING AND STORAGE PROCEDURES

1. Applicator shall be solely responsible for the condition of the pipe from the time it is received
until after it has been loaded for shipment.
2. Preparation for shipment and storage of the pipe shall be in accordance with industry practices.
3. All booms, hooks, clamps, forks, supports, and skids used in handling or storing coated pipe
shall be designed and maintained in such a manner as to prevent any damage to the pipe or to
the coating and shall be approved by Purchaser’s representative.
4. End hooks and hook liners shall have curvature approximately matching the pipe and shall be
free of copper and copper alloys.

5. Use of electromagnetic lifting devices is prohibited.

6. All pipes shall be stored on padded elevated racks or polyethylene-sheathed sand berms until
time for delivery.
a. Non-compressible rubber pads 12.7 mm (0.5 inch) thick, or hoops of 25 mm (1-inch)
nylon rope, four per 12.2 m (40-foot) length, shall be used to separate the pipe for yard
transportation and storage.
b. Longer pipe shall have proportionally more pads or ropes.
c. Pipe shall be stored with a slight slope to ensure drainage of water from the interiors.
7. Purchaser’s representative shall have authority to stop any storage procedure or means of
transport from the yard, if in representative’s opinion there is a possibility of damage to the
coating because of improper procedures.
8. Any pipe damaged by Applicator shall be repaired in accordance with Purchaser’s pipe
specifications and applicable API Standards at Applicator’s expense.
a. Pipe damaged beyond permissible repair shall become the property of Applicator.
b. The actual Purchaser invoiced cost of scrapped pipe, including pipe, coating, and
transportation, shall be deducted from the amount due the Applicator.
9.1 Transfer to Storage Yard

During transport of pipes to and within the storage yard of Applicator, the latter shall take all the
required measures to avoid pipe and coating damage.
9.2 Storage Yard of Applicator

1. Stockpiling of coated pipes shall be accomplished so as to avoid any deterioration of coating.
2. Coated pipes shall be protected against solar radiation and weathering environments. For
extended storage protection consideration may be given to the use of latex paint, tarps, or
storage indoors.
3. Coated pipes due for concrete weight coating shall be protected against weathering
environments.
9.3 Pipe Loading for Shipment

When loading the coated pipes for shipment, Applicator shall have technicians on site during
loading for repairs if responsible for loading.
9.4 End Caps

If the bare pipes have been delivered to Supplier with end caps, these end caps (or new ones) shall
be fitted again on the pipe ends, after coating, if required in the contract.

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1.0 Scope ..........................................................................................................................4

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2.1 Purchaser Documents

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards

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4.0 ACCEPTABLE COATINGS

4.1 Selection of FBE Powders

4.2 Approved Powders

Valspar Pipeclad 2000 Fast 110°C (225°F) 920W970 / 920G970

4.3 Qualification of Non-Approved FBE Powder Materials

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4.4 Qualification Laboratory Testing

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Table 2: Basic Coating Test Pre-qualification (Laboratory Panels) (2 of 2)

5.0 GENERAL APPLICATOR REQUIREMENTS

5.1 Quality Plan

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5.3 Coating Process

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6.2 Storage of Powder Coating

6.3 Batch Information

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6.5 Repair Materials

7.2 Surface Preparation

7.2.1 Test for and Removal of Soluble Salts

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5. If soluble salts are determined to be present:

7.2.2 Test Blast Material

7.2.3 Abrasive Cleaning

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c. In no case shall the manufacturer’s specified minimum or maximum surface

7.2.4 Inspection and Repair

7.2.5 Time Requirement from Blasting to Coating

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7.3 Surface Conditioning

7.5 Coating Application

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7.6 Application of Repair Products

7.6.1 Surface Preparation

7.6.2 Repair Methods

7.6.3 Inspection of Repairs

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7.8 Pipe Marking

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8.2 Inspection of Coating Materials and Repair Product Delivery