Attachment 13 - STN 00 Z22 V SP 0003 - A01 - EN

NORTH CASPIAN OPERATING COMPANY N.V.
STN-00-Z22-V-SP-0003
Rev. A01– June 2018
Internal Page 2 of 51
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Consulted List
The following is a list of those individuals who have been consulted prior to approval of this document.
Date Name of Consultee / Job Title Role
June 2018 Alexandr Chugunov/Askhat Alpamyssov – EW Onshore Maintenance Supervisor-Civil IFR
June 2018 Andrew Perry/Adam Scott – EW Onshore Maintenance Superintendent IFR
June 2018 Almat Zakiyev – Civil /structural engineer IFR
June 2018 Arumugam Ramesh - QC Engineer- Inspector IFR
June 2018 Askhat Arenov – Industrial Compliance Team Lead IFR
June 2018 Ayaguz Kartzhanova – Civil/Structural Engineer IFR
June 2018 Badrick John Mark - Inspection Engineer IFR
June 2018 Crispin Grose/GianRomano Andena – Maintenance Execution Manager IFR
June 2018 Dominguez Dan Lavarias - Lead Mechanical Engineer (Static Equipment) IFR
June 2018 Eelco Gehring/Vassiliy Skripko– SU&OD Offshore Maintenance Superintendent IFR
June 2018 Geers Henricus Abraham - Process Engineering Team Lead IFR
June 2018 Kim Alexander - Permitting Coordinator IFR
June 2018 Maximo Vinci –Lead civil Engineer IFR
June 2018 Miras Uap – Civil/Structural Engineer IFR
June 2018 Nurbolat Kuanysh – Quality Control Lead IFR
June 2018 Pavel Girkin – NDD Permitting Coordinator IFR
June 2018 Pennicott Philip - Head of Technical Support IFR
June 2018 Pun Roger Kwok Ching - Lead Corrosion Engineer IFR
June 2018 Puttal Chaleo - Civil & Structural Maintenance Engineer IFR
June 2018 Robert Jenson - Lead Civil/Structural Engineer IFR
June 2018 Samuel Zhong – Corrosion Engineer IFR
June 2018 Saltanat Jumayeva - Engineer of various disciplines IFR
June 2018 Saken Urazgaliyev – Civil/Structural Inspection Engineer IFR
June 2018 Wenman Timothy Frederick - Lead Pipeline Engineer IFR
June 2018 Ahrabian Javid - Engineering Manager IFI
June 2018 Ayagoz Rakhmetulina – Head of Codes & Standards IFI
June 2018 Dehler Glenn Bernd – Engineering Manager - POD IFI
June 2018 Fossen Coen - General Manager (Technical) IFI
June 2018 Gangopadhyaya Shamik - Maintenance Planning Manager IFI
June 2018 Igor Lukashov – Core Systems Manager IFI
June 2018 Irina Ward – Technical Control & Inspection Manager IFI
June 2018 Maccarrone Sebastiano – Head of Quality Control IFI
June 2018 Pavel Pak - Civil Engineering Team Lead IFI
June 2018 Pak Tatyana - Head of Plant Modification IFI
June 2018 Prestini Paolo - Lead Piping Engineer IFI
June 2018 Ronald Nance – Engineering manager (Projects) IFI
June 2018 Timur Nurpeissov – Codes & Standards Coordinator IFI
June 2018 Wong, Kai Chain Samuel - Head of Mechanical Engineering IFI
Revision Change Summary

Rev. Date Section Description of Change
P01 October 2017 Preliminary issue
P02 April 2018 Preliminary issue
A01 June 2018 Approved version
Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

NORTH CASPIAN OPERATING COMPANY N.V. STN-00-Z22-V-SP-0003
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PREFACE 6
1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 SCOPE 7
1.2 PURPOSE 7
1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS 7
1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions 7
1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions 7
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS 8
1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 9
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 10
2.1 ROK REQUIREMENTS 10
2.2 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL 10
3. TECHNCIAL REQUIREMENTS 10
3.1 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION 10
3.2 GENRAL 11
3.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS (ATMOSPHERIC-CORROSIVITY CATEGORY) 12
3.4 CRITERIA FOR PAINT SYSTEM SELECTION 12
3.5 SURFACES NOT REQUIRING COATING 13
3.6 SUPPLIER’S REPRESENTATIVE 13
3.7 AUDITS 13
3.8 COATING MATERIALS REQUIREMENT 13
3.8.1 General 13
3.8.2 Zinc silicate 14
3.8.3 Zinc rich primer 14
3.8.4 Epoxy-acrylic or urethane-acrylic topcoats 14
3.8.5 Pure or modified epoxy 15
3.8.6 Epoxy Mastic 15
3.8.7 Thermally sprayed Aluminium 15
3.8.8 Hot Dip Galvanizing 15
4. SURFACE PREPARATION 15
4.1 PRIMARY SURFACE PREPARATION 15
4.2 SECONDARY SURFACE PREPARATION 15
4.2.1 General 15
4.2.2 Steel and weld imperfection 16
4.2.3 Pre-cleaning of surfaces 16

4.3 ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING 16

4.3.1 General 16
4.3.2 Equipment for Abrasive Blast Cleaning 17
4.3.3 Abrasives 17
4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 17
4.5 ADDITIONAL PREPARATION 18
4.6 POWER TOOL CLEANING 18
4.7 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR STAINLESS STEEL AND SPECIAL ALLOY 18
4.8 SURFACE PREPARATION OF HOT DIP GALVANIZED SURFACE 18
5. PAINT APPLICATION 18
5.1 GENERAL 18
5.2 SURFACE CLEANING BEFORE PAINTING 19
5.3 APPLICATION METHODS 19
5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS 20
5.5 SHOP-PRIMERS 20
5.6 COATING THICKNESS 20
5.7 WELD AREAS 21
6. REPAIRS 21
6.1 GENERAL 21
6.2 INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS 22
6.3 EXCESS THICKNESS 22
6.4 FILM DEFECTS 22
6.5 CONTAMINATED SURFACES 22
6.6 COATING DAMAGE RESULTING IN NON EXPOSURE OF BARE METAL SURFACE 22
6.7 COATING DAMAGE RESULTING IN EXPOSURE OF BARE METAL SURFACE 22
6.7.1 Damages of small dimension 22
6.7.2 Damages of medium dimension 22
6.7.3 Extensive damages 23
6.8 CLEAN UP 23
6.9 REPAIRS TO ZINC COATED SURFACES 23
7. COATING UNDER PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION 23
8. INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL 23
8.1 GENERAL 23
8.2 INSPECTIONS 24
8.3 ADDITIONAL TESTS 26
9. DOCUMENTATION 27
9.1 GENERAL 27
9.2 REPORTING 28

10. ANNEX A. COATING SYSTEMS 29

11. ANNEX B. COLOUR SCHEDULES OF EQUIPMENT 45
12. ANNEX C. COLOUR CODING OF PIPING 48
13. ANNEX D. INSPECTION REPORT 51

PREFACE
NCOC N.V. Company Technical Standards (STNs) are developed for mandatory internal use in regards to
technical work describing specifications, common terminology and specific criteria reflecting essential
project requirements to comply with RoK regulations (legislative) requirements.
The objective of the STNs is to establish fit-for-purpose design and engineering requirements, based on
experience and good engineering practices acquired by NCOC N.V. personnel during their involvement with
the design, construction, operation and maintenance of NCOC N.V. assets as well as the experience of co-
venture companies. Where appropriate STNs are based on, or reference is made to, International,
Regional, National and Industry Standards.
This content of this STN shall be reviewed, updated / revised (as required), and re-issued no later than 5
years from the last Revision Date.
Contractors during their operations shall determine by careful scrutiny and define a possibility of referenced
standards application, including HSE, economic, and legal aspects. In all cases, the Contractor shall inform
the Company of any deviation from the requirements of referenced standard which is considered to be
necessary in order to comply with new or revised RoK regulations and all other cases.
Subject to any particular terms and conditions as may be set forth in specific agreements with users, NCOC
N.V. disclaims any liability of whatsoever nature for any damage (including injury or death) suffered by any
company or person whomsoever as a result of or in connection with the use, application or implementation
of any STN, combination of STN or any part thereof, even if it is wholly or partly caused by negligence on
the part of NCOC N.V. The benefit of this disclaimer shall inure in all respects to NCOC N.V. and/or any
company affiliated to the companies that may issue STN or require the use of STN.
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Comments to this STN should be sent to C&S Group at Codes&StandardsNV@ncoc.kz mail box.

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 SCOPE
This specification covers the minimum technical requirements for materials, surface preparation, application
and inspection to be used for all external coating of equipment, steel structures, piping, tanks, etc. on the
NCOC N.V. new assets (Onshore/Offshore).
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to cover the minimum technical requirements for surface preparation,
application, inspection and materials to be used for all external coating of equipment, steel structures, tanks
and piping at offshore and onshore .
Exclusions from the scope of this specification and covered by alternative specifications are as given below:
 Fireproofing, however surface preparation and application of coating(primer) required beneath the
PFP included in this specification;
 Thermal and Acoustic Insulation;
 Internal lining of pressure vessels and storage tanks;
 Internal coating of barge ballast tanks and other internal spaces within the hull;
 Coating of Buried Pipe-work;
 Coating of Buried Pipelines.
Contractor package equipment which will be delivered to the jobsite coated with a shop applied system
shall be coated in accordance with this Specification. Use of other painting systems shall require prior
approval from Company.
1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions

The following is a list of general NCOC N.V. terms commonly used in the NCOC Technical Standards
NCOC N.V. Term Explanation / Definition
Company North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)
The Contractor is the party who has entered into a written agreement with Company
to carry out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement, construction,
Contractor
commissioning and/or management of a project, operation or maintenance of a
facility.
RoK Republic of Kazakhstan
Shall The word shall is used to indicate that a provision is mandatory
SRS Company Intranet based Standards Reference System
STN North Caspian Operating Company N.V. Technical Standard
The Supplier is a Manufacturer or Vendor that provides equipment, materials, and/or

Supplier
services to Company or the Contractor.
1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

The following is a list of specific terms, acronyms, abbreviations, and definitions used in this document
Term / Abbreviation Explanation / Definition
ASTM American Society for Testing & Materials
BS British Standard
CAP Civil Aviation Authority Publication
CIS Commonwealth of Independent States
DFT Dry Film Thickness of a coating remaining over the peaks of a rough surface when the
coating has hardened
FROSIO Norwegian Professional Council for Education and Certification of Inspectors for

Surface Treatment
GOST CIS State Standards
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
MDFT Minimum Dry Film Thickness
MIO Micaceous Iron Oxide
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheets published by Paint Manufacturer
NACE NACE International (former National Association of Corrosion Engineers)
NAMAS National Accreditation of Measuring and Sampling
NDFT Nominal Dry Film Thickness is the dry film thickness specified for each coat or for the
complete paint system
NORSOK Norwegian Industry Standards (Petroleum)
PDS Product Data Sheet
PFP Passive Fire Protection
QCP Quality Control Plan
RAL Colour definition according to RAL standard of Institute fϋr Gϋtesicherung und
Kennzeichnung e.V.
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings
ST RK RoK State Standard
TDFT Total Dry Film Thickness
TSA Thermally Sprayed Aluminium
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
WFT Wet Film Thickness
1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

The following is a list of documents that are specifically referenced within this standard. Unless specifically designated by date, the
latest edition of each publication shall be used together with any amendments, supplements, or revisions thereto.
Ref. Document Number / Link Title / Description
1 TBA ROK Standards Register
2 ASTM A123 Standard specification for zinc (hot-dip galvanized) coatings on iron and steel products
3 ASTM A153 Standard specification for zinc coating (hot-dip) on iron and steel hardware
4 ASTM A392 Standard specification for zinc-coated steel chain-link fence fabric
Standard practice for qualification of coating applicators for application of coatings to
5 ASTM D4228
steel surfaces.
6 ASTM D4285 Standard test method for indication of oil or water in compressed air.
Standard test method for conductimetric analysis of water-soluble ionic contamination of
7 ASTM D4940
blasting abrasives.
Standard practice for preparation of zinc (hot-dip galvanized) coated Iron and Steel
8 ASTM D6386
Product and Hardware surfaces for painting
9 ASTM G8 Standard test methods for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings.
Standard test method for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings subjected to elevated
10 ASTM G42
temperatures.
Aluminium and aluminium alloys. Drawn wire. Technical conditions for inspection and
11 BS EN 1301
delivery
Civil aviation authority standard for helideck “offshore helicopter landing areas:
12 CAP 437
Guidance on standards
Steel tubes and fittings for onshore and offshore pipelines -
13 EN 10289
External liquid applied epoxy and epoxy-modified coatings
Steel tubes and fittings for onshore and offshore pipelines —
14 EN 10290 External liquid applied polyurethane and polyurethane-modified
coatings
15 GOST 14202-69 Industrial Facilities, Pipe-lines. Identification colours, warning signs and marking plates
16 ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes — Determination of film thickness
Paints and varnishes -- Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2: Water immersion
17 ISO 2812 Part 2 method
18 ISO 4624 Paints and varnishes – Pull-off test for adhesion.
19 ISO 3549 Zinc dust pigment for paints. Specifications and test methods.
Paints and varnishes – Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings – Designation of
20 ISO 4628 Parts 1 - 6 intensity, quantity and size of common types of defects.
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. Visual
21 ISO 8501 Part 1 assessment of surface cleanliness – Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of
uncoated steel substrates and of steel substrates after removal of previous coatings.
22 ISO 8501 Part 3 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. Visual

Ref. Document Number / Link Title / Description

assessment of surface cleanliness – Part 3: Preparation grades of welds, cut edges and
other area with surface imperfections.
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products. Tests
23 ISO 8502 Part 3 for the assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 3: Assessment of dust on steel surfaces
prepared for painting (pressures sensitive tape method).
24 ISO 8502 Part 4 for the assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 4: Guidance on the estimation of the
probability of condensation prior to paint application.
25 ISO 8502 Part 6 for the assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 6: Extraction of soluble contaminants for
analysis – The Bresle method.
26 ISO 8502 Part 9 for the assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 9: Field method for the conduct metric
determination of water soluble salts.
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products.
Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates. Part 1:
27 ISO 8503 Part 1 Specification and definitions for ISO surface profile comparators for the assessment of
abrasive blast- cleaned surfaces.
28 ISO 8503 Part 2 Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates. Part 2: Method for
the grading of surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned steel – Comparator procedure.
29 ISO 8504 Part 1 Surface preparation methods. Part 1: General principles.
30 ISO 8504 Part 2 Surface preparation methods. Part 2: Abrasive blast cleaning.
31 ISO 8504 Part 3 Surface preparation methods. Part 3: Hand and power tool cleaning.
32 ISO 9000 Quality management systems
33 ISO 9002 Quality systems - Model for quality assurance in production installation and servicing
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products -
34 ISO 11124 Parts 1 - 4 Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products - Test
35 ISO 11125 Parts 1 - 7 methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products -
36 ISO 11126 Parts 1,3 - 8 Specifications for non- metallic blast-cleaning abrasives.
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products – Test
37 ISO 11127 Parts 1 - 7 methods for non-metallic blast cleaning abrasives.
Paint and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
38 ISO 12944 Part 2 systems. Part 2: Classification of environments
Paint and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
39 ISO 12944 Part 4 systems. Part 4: Type of surfaces and surface preparation
Paints and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint
40 ISO 19840 systems – Measurement of, and acceptance criteria for, the thickness of dry films on
rough surfaces.
41
NACE SP0188 Standard practice for discontinuity (holiday) testing of protective coatings.
Field measurement of surface profile of abrasive blast cleaning steel surfaces using a
42 NACE SP0287 replica tape.
NACE No. 12/AWS Specification for the application of thermal spray coatings (metalizing) of aluminium,
43
C2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00 zinc, and their alloys and composites for the corrosion protection of steel
44 NORSOK M-501 Surface preparation & protective coating
45 RAL 840 HR Deutschen Normen Auschuss.
46 SSPC-SP 1 Solvent cleaning.
1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

Unless stated otherwise in project specific documentation, technical requirements and specifications are
defined in accordance with the following Order of Precedence (hierarchy):
1. This NCOC Technical Standard (STN)
2. Other Company Standards (Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
3. Industry Standards (Explicitly Referenced in this STN)
4. Other Normative Industry or RoK Standards (Not Explicitly Referenced in this STN)

Any interpretation of precedence, unresolved conflicts or discrepancies between the requirements defined
in this NCOC Technical Standard and other applicable Codes, Standards, Laws, Regulations or Project
Specific Documents shall be advised to Company and addressed in writing by use of the established NCOC
N.V. Clarification Procedure.
In the event that a requirement defined by this STN is considered fit-for-purpose by Company but is
identified as non-compliant with RoK National and/or Local Regulations by a recognized Kazakhstan
authority (e.g. GOSP Entity, RoK Design Institute, etc.), the RoK requirement shall be challenged. If the
challenge is unsuccessful, the STN requirement shall be modified (as required) to ensure that all safety,
technical, and RoK certification requirements are satisfied.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1 ROK REQUIREMENTS

The coating materials, systems and application shall meet the requirements of the relevant standards listed
in ROK Standards Register [Ref.1]. The coating materials and systems shall comply with all applicable
requirements of Republic of Kazakhstan (RoK) Authorities including certification. Certification is the process
by which the RoK Authorities ensure that equipment and materials to be used in the RoK are designed and
manufactured to the appropriate standard. Contractor shall obtain Kazakhstan Certificate of Compliance,
Kazakhstan Permit to Use, or any other similar permission, that are required for permission to use and / or
operation in Kazakhstan
2.2 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

All personnel involved in the coating works shall have adequate experience of the relevant coating process.
Contractor’s operators shall have proper knowledge of health and safety issues, hazards, use of protection
equipment, coating materials, mixing and thinning of coating materials, pot life, substrate surface
requirements, wet film thickness measurement, etc.
Painters and blasters shall be qualified in accordance with ASTM D 4228[Ref.5] or equally recognised
international standard.
All personnel carrying out inspection as defined by this specification shall have adequate and proven
experience of the coating process.
Painting inspectors shall be certified to NACE or FROSIO. Senior painting inspectors at the main package
fabrication sites shall be certified to NACE level 2 or Frosio2.
3. TECHNCIAL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

The coating Supplier shall provide for each batch of material a technical documentation with the following
information as a minimum:
Product identification:
 Date of issue
 Name of Supplier
 Name, use and type of product
 Type of base and extender modification
 Type of hardener
 Factory of origin
 Batch or production lot number
 Date of manufacture and date of expiry
 Colour

 Physical state of the delivered product

 Size of container
 Storage conditions
Material properties:
 Solids by volume
 Solids by weight
 Shelf life
 Pot-life
 Shore “D” hardness at (23 ± 2) °C
 Time at (23 ± 2) °C to achieve Shore “D” hardness at curing
 Time at (23 ± 2) °C to achieve Shore “D” hardness before handling
 Viscosity
 Density
 Pull-off test adhesion at (23 ± 2) °C
 Cathodic disbonding at (23 ± 2) °C and at elevated temperatures
Coating application and repair:
 Methods of application
2
 Theoretical coverage per m for nominal thickness
 Surface preparation
 Recommended instructions for application
 Recommended repair materials
 Mixing instructions
 Recommended dry film thickness
 Typical thickness applicable in one layer
 Minimum and maximum over coating time
 Range of service temperature
 Range of application temperature (ambient, surface and product) and humidity
 Specific curing – requirements
 Inspection and testing requirements
The product Supplier shall also specify test methods for each test above mentioned.
3.2 GENRAL
It is Contractor’s responsibility to purchase, supply, apply and inspect coatings in accordance with the
requirements given in this specification. Based on the requirements of this specification Contractor shall
prepare a “Work Procedure” in which methods concerning each work and activity must be described in
detail.
The approved procedures shall be followed for all work of which Contractor is responsible.
The detailed procedures shall include, but not necessarily be limited to the following:
 Method and equipment for surface preparation;
 Method and equipment for coating application;

 Coating materials data (Supplier’s product data sheets and application notes);
 Ranges of temperature and relative humidity control methods for surface preparation and coating work;
 Time restrictions between surface preparation, first coat and subsequent coats;
 Number of coats and minimum total dry film thickness;
 Procedure for repair of damaged coating;
 Methods of inspection and testing;
 Acceptance criteria for each inspection and testing;
 Frequency of monitoring, inspection and testing;
 Surface preparation and coating record sheets, ref. ANNEX D;
 Finish colours.
Unless specifically excluded in the contract, Contractor scope of supply shall include the provision of all
facilities, equipment consumables, labour and documentation necessary to complete the work in
accordance with the requirements detailed herein. Skid-mounted assemblies and packaged equipment,
and all major items such as vessels and pumps etc. will normally be delivered in the fully coated condition.
Contractor shall carry out any necessary repairs to these coatings in addition to providing coating systems
on items within Contractor’s own scope.
During preparation and coating, Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all structure and
equipment surfaces from mechanical damage or coating over-spray and droppings.
The coating systems listed in ANNEX A of this specification shall be applied. The specific coating products
and the Paint Supplier shall require approval of Company. Only Suppliers with a proven track record of
supply of equivalent products to the offshore/onshore petrochemical industry over at least 10 years, with
quality systems certified to ISO 9002 [Ref.33], and with experienced locally available technical
representatives will be acceptable. The Paint Supplier shall be able to provide supporting data from
exposure tests and/or cyclic weathering testing to confirm the suitability of the materials proposed for the
operating and prevailing environmental conditions.
The final colour schedule for equipment, piping and structures, and the identification marking of piping, shall
be in accordance with ANNEX B and C of this Specification.
3.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS (ATMOSPHERIC-CORROSIVITY CATEGORY)

According to standard ISO 12944-2 [Ref. 38] the operating environments assumed by this specification is
as follow:
CATEGORY ENVIRONMENT DEFINITION

Exterior Industrial areas with high humidity and aggressive atmosphere.
C5-I Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and with high
Interior
pollution.
Exterior Coastal and offshore areas with high salinity.
C5-M Buildings or areas with almost permanent condensation and with high
Interior
pollution.
Fresh water – Structures permanently or intermittently immersed
Im1
installed in fluvial or lake areas
Sea water or brackish water – Structures permanently or intermittently
Im2
immersed installed in harbour, coastal and offshore areas.
Im3 Structures or components buried
3.4 CRITERIA FOR PAINT SYSTEM SELECTION

To select the suitable paint systems for the different facilities and requirements the following basic criteria
shall be considered:

a) Project needs and requirements;

b) Operating environment (sea water, soil, other);
c) Type of surface(carbon steel, stainless steel, etc.) to protect;
d) Type of item (pipe, support ,etc.) to protect;
e) Operating temperature;
f) Insulation/PFP requirements;
Different paint systems and their data sheets are available in ANNEX A.
3.5 SURFACES NOT REQUIRING COATING

The following items and areas are not to be coated unless otherwise specified on datasheets or on
Company drawings:
 Equipment supplied finish coated with an approved system (touch-up of damaged areas is required);
 Equipment chrome plating or nickel plated, copper, brass, plastic and other similar surfaces;
 Acoustic or textured ceiling materials;
 Galvanised steel surfaces for interior service except where required for safety or identification purpose
or for architectural or decorative treatment, unless the surface has been damaged;
 Exposed threads, threaded bolt holes and flange mating surfaces;
 Stainless steel surfaces except as defined in system 5 of ANNEX A of this Specification;
 Sacrificial and impressed anodes and reference electrodes;
 Moving parts such as valve spindles, delicate machinery and machined surfaces;
 Push buttons and switches;
 Instrument and electrical items such as glass faced pressure gauges, light fittings, cables, instrument
panels etc.;
 Name plates, TAG plates and code stampings;
 Concrete and masonry work;
 Fibre reinforced plastic items.
3.6 SUPPLIER’S REPRESENTATIVE

The selected coating material Supplier (s) shall have the technical representatives available at short notice
on the site for provision of advice, instruction and assistance to Contractor. The technical representative
shall be fully familiar with the requirements of this specification and with application characteristics of the
coating systems(s) under consideration.
The technical representatives shall verify that the coating, process meets written technical requirements
through visits and inspections as necessary, confirm that completed works complies with the specified
requirements.
3.7 AUDITS
Company reserves the right to conduct quality, safety or environmental audits at the coating work place
prior to or during the work.
3.8 COATING MATERIALS REQUIREMENT

3.8.1 General
It is Contractor’s responsibility to ensure suitable control of materials and to ensure the Supplier’s
recommendation on shelf life and storage are adhered to.

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.
The material shall be delivered to the site, or Contractor’s premises, addressed for the job, in the original
containers with labels intact and seals unbroken.
Notice shall be taken at all times of the Supplier’s instruction in respect of storage, shelf life, mixing and
thinning, as well as method of application and recommended time limits between coats.
All coating materials shall be supplied to the work site in their original unopened and clearly identified
containers, bearing readable labels of the coating Supplier and clearly reporting the following information:
a) Commercial name of the coating material,
b) Name of the Supplier,
c) Colour with RAL code,
d) Batch number of each components (Part A – Part B),
e) Date of manufacture,
f) Date of expiry,
Paint shall not be thinned except as recommended specifically by the Supplier and only the thinners or
reducers so recommended shall be used. Coating materials which have gelled or otherwise deteriorated
during storage shall not be used.
Partial mixing of multi component (part) paints shall not be done.
Mixed paints shall be used with in their “Pot Life” with respect to the ambient temperature as mentioned in
the material TDS, Contractor’s Coating Inspector/Supervisor shall ensure the same
Any coating system that will be used in combination with cathodic protection shall possess excellent
cathodic disbondment properties. All such coating systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM G8
[Ref.9]. The extent of disbondment at any point from the periphery of the intended holiday shall not exceed
10mm (8 mm for Coating system 9 & 10) after 28 days at ambient temperature. If the coating system will
be subject to elevated temperatures the coating system shall be tested in accordance with
ASTM G42 [Ref. 10] at the maximum operating temperature. The acceptable criteria shall be as per the
ambient temperature test.
Zinc silicate primers and zinc rich epoxy primers shall not be used in combination with cathodic protection.
Zinc coatings shall not be used for insulation services particularly for the operation temperature range
50-90°C; this is applicable also for the surfaces to be covered with removable PFP materials.
3.8.2 Zinc silicate
Zinc silicate primers shall always be mixed in a mechanically agitated pot which shall be kept not lower than
the spray gun at all times. All coating materials shall be premixed by mechanical agitators for a sufficient
time to thoroughly mix pigment and vehicle and bring material to a uniform consistency. Where pigment
separation readily occurs, provision shall be made for continuous mixing during application.
Zinc silicate primer shall be based on two pack inorganic or ethyl silicate media and shall contain not less
than 85% metallic zinc by weight in the dry film.
3.8.3 Zinc rich primer
Zinc rich primers shall be based on two pack epoxy media, containing minimum 90% metallic zinc by weight
in the dry film.
3.8.4 Epoxy-acrylic or urethane-acrylic topcoats
Epoxy-acrylic or urethane-acrylic topcoats shall be two-pack products formulated to provide either high
gloss or sheen finish. They shall be suitable for recoating after extended periods of exposure to marine
conditions without requiring surface roughening. The specified thickness shall be capable of fully
obliterating the selected intermediate build coat colour.

3.8.5 Pure or modified epoxy

Epoxy based paint shall be two pack products formulated to provide the specified film build without sagging
or running. They shall contain polyamide or amine adduct curing agents, although other curing agents may
be acceptable for low temperature use subject to specific Company approval.
3.8.6 Epoxy Mastic
Mastic coating materials shall comprise high-solids, high-build, two pack products formulated specifically to
provide good adhesion onto hand/mechanically prepared steel substrates as well as onto blast cleaned and
other primer coatings, as specified. A leafing aluminium pigment or MIO shall generally be used where the
mastic based material is specified for use directly on steel surfaces. Other pigmentations may be selected
for topcoat applications and is required for temporary coating such as draft marking.
3.8.7 Thermally sprayed Aluminium
Aluminium wire shall be grade 99.5% in accordance with BS EN 1301 [Ref.11].
TSA application shall be as per NACE No. 12/AWS 2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00 [Ref.43]
3.8.8 Hot Dip Galvanizing
Hot dip galvanising shall be carried out according to standard ASTM A 123 [Ref. 2] and
ASTM A 153 [Ref. 3].
The amount of applied zinc shall be 700 g/m² unless otherwise specified.
All gratings, stair steps and handrails shall be hot dip galvanized only after all cutting, fabrication and
welding operations have been completed.
Galvanized elements designed to be permanently welded to structures shall be assembled after the support
components have been primed, but before application of subsequent coats.
The surfaces affected by weld heat shall be abrasive blast cleaned according to ISO 8501-1 [Ref.21] and
coated with one coat of Zinc Rich Epoxy
Metallic gratings shall be hot dip galvanized according to standard ASTM A 392 [Ref. 4].
Hot dip galvanized surfaces shall only be coated where specified based on the relevant Paint System
Sheets and/or Appendixes enclosed.
4. SURFACE PREPARATION
4.1 PRIMARY SURFACE PREPARATION

Before being cut and assembled, all carbon steel plates and profiles shall be cleaned from mill scale and
rust by abrasive blast cleaning in accordance with standard ISO 8504-2 [Ref.30], to meet the cleanliness Sa
2½ as defined in ISO 8501-1 [Ref.21] and to get an angular profile according to the requirement of the
shop-primer Supplier. The blasted profile shall be measured according to standard NACE SP0287 [Ref.42].
Immediately, the clean surfaces shall be painted with Inorganic Zinc Ethyl-Silicate shop- primer at 18 - 20
µm DFT or as approved in the applicable welding procedures. The shop-primer shall be approved by
certifying authority such as Lloyds Register or equivalent as not being detrimental to the resultant weld.
Contractor’s Quality Control shall continuously check the shop-priming process and records regularly
submitted to the Company. Copies of the shop-priming records shall be in any case available on site.
4.2 SECONDARY SURFACE PREPARATION

4.2.1 General
Unless otherwise indicated, all fabrication and assembly shall be completed before surfaces preparation
begins. All hot-works shall be completed in all areas intended to be coated, as well as in the adjacent areas
and tanks. The steel works shall be confirmed finished before any surface preparation starts.
Surface preparation method shall be selected in accordance with standard ISO 8504-1 [Ref.29] and in
conformity to the recommendation of standard ISO 12944-4 [Ref.39].
Preparation methods and procedures for surfaces to be coated shall remove all foreign matter, surface
irregularities and contaminants to bring the surface to the specified standard of cleanliness prior to the
application of coatings. In consideration of the area intended to be coated and the specific requirements of

the paint system the grade of secondary surface preparation are specified for the appropriate coating
system in ANNEX A.
If the surface has been exposed to salt laden atmosphere these shall be removed by high pressure washing
with clean, fresh water prior to blasting or mechanical cleaning. Contractor shall be required to demonstrate
by surface testing that the salt level is not detrimental to the applied coating, see Table 1, item 4.11.
Contractor shall be responsible, for adequately protecting all surfaces, structures and equipment’s that
should not be abrasive blasted, as required in section 4.4 of this Specification.
4.2.2 Steel and weld imperfection
Welding shots, drops and spatters, pores in welding seams, lamination defects, edges, flame cuts,
fragments and dents or any other foreign material have to be considered imperfections and therefore shall
be removed before any surface preparation.
The steel imperfections detected before, during or after surface preparation shall be removed with suitable
power tools according to the requirements of standard ISO 8501-3 [Ref.22] as follows:
 Grade P3: for all surfaces intended to be permanent or intermittent immersed. Spot and discontinuous
welds shall be not permitted on these surfaces. Edges from flame or mechanical knife cutting shall be
rounded to a radius of 2 mm.
 Grade P2: for all surfaces exposed to environment, voids and cofferdams, sealed compartments. Spot
and discontinuous welds shall be not permitted on these surfaces. Edges from flame or mechanical
knife cutting shall be chamfered and smoothed.
 Grade P1: for all other surfaces.
The removal of welding defects and/or steel imperfection shall not have negative impact on the integrity of
the weld seams and of the steel material. In particular the minimum design thickness of the steel materials
shall not be compromised. In case of the removal of weld imperfections and a re-welding operation are
needed, the applicable fabrication specification shall be followed.
4.2.3 Pre-cleaning of surfaces
Prior to any surface preparation (abrasive blasting, power tooling, water-jetting, etc.), any oil, grease,
welding fumes, and other fatty materials, shall be removed by appropriate solvents in accordance with
standard SSPC-SP-1 Solvent Cleaning [Ref.46].
Petroleum, kerosene, diesel oil or other fatty solvents shall not be used.
All bolt-holes shall be solvent cleaned prior to abrasive blasting.
No acid washes or other cleaning solutions or solvents shall be used on steel surfaces after they are
abrasive blasted. This includes inhibitive washes intended to prevent rusting.
All welding areas and appurtenances shall be given special attention for removal of welding flux in crevices.
When electrodes are used with basic coating or shielding, the welded area has to be free from alkaline
residues by rinsing with warm water prior to blasting.
After abrasive blasting or power tool cleaning and prior to coat, all surfaces shall be examined for traces or
smudges of oil or grease. If any exist, they shall be removed by solvent washing and the area re-cleaned as
originally provided.
All metal surfaces to be coated which do not require abrasive blasting or power tool cleaning shall be
thoroughly cleaned and/or degreased with a high-pressure water or steam cleaning unit to remove all mud,
oil, grease, or other foreign matter.
4.3 ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING

4.3.1 General
Abrasive blast cleaning shall be always performed according to the recommendation of standard
ISO 8504-2 [Ref.30]. The final appearance shall be checked and conform to the requirements of the
appropriate coating system (see ANNEX A) and according to standard ISO 8501-1 [Ref.21].

The final appearance shall be checked and conform to the visual references reported in the standard ISO
8501-1 [Ref.21].
After abrasive blasting, all metal shall be free of rust, grease, dirt, water soluble salts, corrosion products,
oxides, paint and any other foreign matter according to the specified standard requirements.
Abrasive type and size shall be selected in order to assure the profile and roughness of substrate reported
in the coating system sheets of ANNEX A and the surface profiles shall be continuously checked against
surface comparators in accordance with standard ISO 8503-1 [Ref.27] The surface/profile roughness shall
be measured, at the frequency given in Table 1, item 4.9, according to standard NACE SP0287 [Ref.42].
Blast cleaning shall not be done in areas close to coating operations and/or wet coated surfaces in order to
prevent dust or grit contamination.
No acid or inhibitor solutions shall be used on steel surfaces after they have been blast cleaned.
4.3.2 Equipment for Abrasive Blast Cleaning
The compressed air supply used for blast cleaning shall be free from water and oil.
Adequate separators and traps shall be provided and these shall be kept emptied of water and oil.
Accumulations of water and oil shall be removed from the air receiver by regular purging. Control of the
compressed air cleanliness shall be done according to standard ASTM D-4285 [Ref.6].
In no circumstances compressed air temperature shall be more than 100°C and pressure lower than 650
kPa measured at nozzle.
4.3.3 Abrasives
All abrasive materials used for blast cleaning shall be free from oil, grease, or moisture and shall be tested
for water-soluble slats content. Soluble salt content of abrasives shall not exceed 300 µS/cm when tested
according ASTM D4940 [Ref.7] and chloride content of 25 ppm. Non-metallic abrasives shall meet the
requirements of std. ISO 11126 Parts 1, 3-8 [Ref.36]. Tests and controls shall be done according to
standard ISO 11127 Parts 1-7 [Ref.37].
Metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of standard ISO 11124 Parts 1 - 4 [Ref.34]. Tests and
controls shall be done according to standard ISO 11125 Parts 1 - 7 [Ref.35].
Abrasives based on metallic slag shall not contain any free metals.
Contractor shall have available for review by Company full details of the proposed abrasive. Only non-
metallic abrasives shall be used for stainless steel and other noble metallic surfaces.
Recycling of abrasives shall require Company approval.
For safety and health reason in no circumstances sand or silica producing abrasives shall be used.
4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Surface preparation shall not take place when any of the following criteria occur:
 ambient air temperature is below 5°C, or a higher temperature where required/specified by the painting
Supplier;
 the relative humidity is greater than 85%;
 when the metal surface temperature is less than 3°C above the ambient dew point;
 when the full primer coat cannot be applied before the end of the working period and therefore with the
risk that rust bloom has occurred.
Prepared surfaces shall be kept free from any contamination and shall be completely free from blast
residues, dust or grit.
The environmental conditions shall be regularly measured according to standard ISO 8502-4 [Ref.24].

4.5 ADDITIONAL PREPARATION

Intended weld areas shall be masked to a distance of 50 mm to either side of the weld area after blast
cleaning and before priming.
A 300 mm wide strip of uncoated blast cleaned surface shall be left between primed and non-blasted
surfaces to prevent damage to the newly dried coating when additional blasting is done. When blast
cleaning is resumed, the 300mm strip of previously blasted surface shall require only a light brush blast to
remove any rust that might remain.
When rectification has been necessary on blast cleaned or previously coated surfaces, the dressed areas
shall be reblasted to remove all dust and contaminants and to provide adequate key for further painting.
Blast cleaning shall overlap a minimum of 25mm into the adjoining coated surface.
4.6 POWER TOOL CLEANING

Power tool cleaning shall be done in certain instances where surfaces cannot be abrasive blasted due to
their location and after Company /coating Supplier approval. Power Tool Cleaning shall be conform to
standard ISO 8504-3, St3 [Ref.31] and the surface profile (25µm minimum). Proper care is to be exercised
in the use of power tools to prevent excessive roughening of the surface and the formation of ridges and
burrs conversely, burnishing of the work surface. Power tool cleaning shall overlap a minimum 25 mm into
adjoining coatings in all the directions..
4.7 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR STAINLESS STEEL AND SPECIAL ALLOY

The surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloy shall be performed only when these surfaces
have to be coated.
In this case abrasive blasting will be executed with the only purpose to rough the metallic surfaces
according to the requirements listed in the relevant coating system sheets of ANNEX A.
Only aluminium oxide or non-metallic abrasives shall be used for stainless steel and other special alloys.
In case of the surface preparation of stainless steel surface by means of power tooling and after Company
approval, wire brushes shall be used. Brushes used to abrade carbon steel shall not subsequently be used
to abrade stainless steel or other high alloy materials where ferric contamination would be detrimental.
4.8 SURFACE PREPARATION OF HOT DIP GALVANIZED SURFACE

All steel surfaces hot dip galvanized, before being coated with the coating system provided in the relevant
sheets of ANNEX A shall be cleaned as follow:
 cleaning and degreasing according to standard SSPC-SP1 [Ref.46];
 all galvanizing irregularities (zinc high spots, etc.) should be removed by power tooling, taking care that
the zinc layer is not completely removed;
 galvanised surface shall be roughen by abrasive sweep or brush blasting according to section 5.4 of
ASTM D6386 [Ref.8] or, in alternative, with other method reported in the standard ASTM D 6386 [Ref.8]
approved by the Company.
5. PAINT APPLICATION
5.1 GENERAL
Coating application shall be performed in accordance with the coating systems sheets of ANNEX A and the
recommendation reported in the relevant PDS published by the Paint Supplier. All application procedures
and equipment shall be available for review by the Company.
The specified primer coating/first coat shall be applied to the specified grade of prepared metal surface as
soon as practicable after completion of blast cleaning (or other approved preparation) of that area. In no
case shall the coating be applied to cleaned surfaces showing evidence of flash rusting or contamination
(including condensation). Blast cleaned surfaces shall be coated within a maximum of 4 hours after blast
cleaning of carbon steel and within 1 hour after sweep blasting of stainless steel.

Sequential coats shall be in contrasting colours so that each stage of the work can be readily identified and
their film thickness determined, unless otherwise approved by Company.
All paints in any one particular paint system, whether shop or site applied, shall originate from a single
Supplier. Use of different Supplier materials in one paint system shall not be allowed. Repair material shall
be the same material as used for original application unless otherwise recommended by the coating
Supplier.
All coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed and stirred with a power mixer for a time sufficient to
thoroughly remix the pigments and vehicles. Sufficient continuous agitation to maintain good mixing shall be
applied until the product is used.
Only thinners as specified by Paint Supplier shall be used. Mixing and thinning directions as recommended
by paint Supplier shall be followed.
If a coating requires a catalyst the pot life shall not be exceeded. When the pot life limit is reached, the
spray pot or container must be emptied, the material discarded, equipment cleaned and new material
catalysed.
Coatings containing heavy or metallic pigments that have a tendency to settle must be kept in suspension in
the pressure pot by a mechanical agitator.
All parts or spaces not specifically mentioned or covered by this specification shall be cleaned and painted
to conform to the surroundings or to comparable spaces.
Each coat in the system shall dry for a time period within the limits prescribed by paint Supplier before next
coat is applied. During drying as well as during application, there must be strict adherence to paint
Supplier's recommendations regarding temperature, humidity adequate and efficient ventilation (if the work
area is enclosed) to ensure that all coatings are properly dried and cured. In the event of specified
maximum recoating intervals being exceeded, or for the application of additional coats to existing
weathered coatings, Company shall be informed and the Supplier’s recommendations for surface
preparation shall be fully described. This may involve sweep blasting and/ or water or solvent washing
before top coating or such other measure as approved by the Company.
Zinc silicate and zinc rich epoxy primers shall be tie-coated or over coated within a maximum of seven (7)
days unless specific approval has been given by the Company to extend this period.
5.2 SURFACE CLEANING BEFORE PAINTING

Any surface to be coated shall be dry and rendered dust-free prior to the application of the primer coat. This
can be accomplished by using and industrial vacuum cleaner together with a stiff brush. Surface cleanliness
shall be checked and conform to Grade 2 Class 2 of standard ISO 8502-3 [Ref.23]
The maximum acceptable water soluble salts on abrasive blasted surfaces before application of any primer
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shall be 2 µg/cm .
Extraction of contaminants from surface shall be done according to standard ISO 8502-6 [Ref.25] and
quantitative determination of water-soluble salts shall be performed according to standard
ISO 8502-9 [Ref.26]
5.3 APPLICATION METHODS

Coating application shall be airless spray unless otherwise specified. Other method of application shall
require Company and coating Supplier approval.
Brush application ("stripe coating") shall be used to ensure adequate film thickness at corners, edges, bolts,
nuts ,welds and difficult to reach areas.
The spray equipment and nozzle sizes shall meet the recommendations set forth by the Paint Supplier for
each specific coating material. Lines and pots shall be thoroughly cleaned before adding new material and
only the paint Supplier’s recommended thinners shall be used.

Spray method including overlap, gun adjustment and direction of spray shall be in accordance with the paint
Supplier’s recommendations. As general rule the spray gun shall always be held at right angle to the
surface and shall be held no closer than 450 mm nor more than 600 mm from surfaces.
Coatings shall be applied in a uniform manner to the specified film thickness without runs, sags or other
blemishes that, if any, shall be brushed out immediately or the coating removed and the surfaces re-
sprayed.
Before or after spraying each coat of a paint system, all areas as corners, edges, bolts, nuts and welds,
small brackets etc. shall be stripe coated by brush to ensure that these areas have at least the minimum
specified film thickness. Brushes used shall be of a type and quality to permit efficient application and of
good quality.
The roller application shall be discouraged and shall be subject to the specific approval of the Company.
In no circumstances the use of roller shall be accepted to apply primer/first coat. The roller may be used,
subject to Company approval, only for top-coat application when the required thickness is less than 40/50
µm.
5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Coating work (application and curing) shall not take place during the following conditions, except, under
certain conditions where the temperature exceeds the limits given below and where Supplier has given
written approval prior to commencement of work:
 Under adverse weather conditions, e.g. rain, fog, snow or when such conditions are likely before the
coating has become dry;
 When the ambient temperature is below 10°C, unless approved by Company;
 When the ambient temperature is above 40°C;
 When the relative humidity is greater than 85%;
 When metal surface temperature is less than 3°C above the ambient dew point (less than 5°C for
sprayed aluminium);
 Outside daylight hours on exterior locations.
The environmental conditions shall be regularly measured according to standard ISO 8502-4 [Ref.24].
5.5 SHOP-PRIMERS
A Shop-primer (or pre-fabrication primers) may be applied to prepared metal surfaces to facilitate shop or
site handling procedures. Such primers shall in no way replace the function or film thickness of any part of
the specified coating system. Overcoating of any type of shop-primer shall not be permitted by the
Company. These primers shall be removed by blast cleaning prior to application of specified primer/first
coat. Sweep blasting of inorganic zinc shop primers may be allowed where Contractor can demonstrate to
Company satisfaction, by submission of supporting test data based on long term cyclic testing, that there is
no reduction in system adhesion or performance. Contractor shall also demonstrate that sufficient controls
are in place to ensure adequate cleanliness and condition of the aged primer before overcoating.
In all cases, all areas of localised breakdown, and all weld areas or damaged areas shall be cleaned to the
full specified standard.
In areas where cathodic protection will be applied, the full coating system including the shop-primer shall be
tested for cathodic disbondment in accordance with ASTM G8/ASTM G42 [Ref.9/10] depending on
temperature, ref. section 3.8.1
5.6 COATING THICKNESS

The coating systems are detailed in ANNEX A "Coating Systems Summary Sheets" and the nominal dry
film thickness (DFT) is given for each coat.
In order to achieve the specified DFT, Contractor shall perform frequent checks of the WFT as per ISO
2808 [Ref.16].

The measurement of DFT, including calibration and acceptance criteria, shall be performed according to
standard ISO 19840 [Ref.40].
The acceptance/rejection criteria shall be as follows:
The DFT of any coat shall not be greater than 40% above nor 10% below the nominal value specified. The
exception from these criteria is for Thermally Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) where the minimum overall
thickness shall be 200μm. The DFT shall be measured in accordance with ISO 19840 [Ref.40].
The minimum dry film thickness (MDFT) is the acceptance thickness for the total applied coating system,
based on a 95% probability of this value being exceeded by any individual measurement. In practice, this
requires statistical records to be maintained of thickness measurements.
5.7 WELD AREAS

No coating, except "weldable" grades of zinc based shop-primers, shall be applied within a minimum of 50
mm or edges/areas prepared for welding. The zinc based shop-primer, if used, shall be a grade which is
approved by a certifying authority such as Lloyds Register or equivalent as not being detrimental to the
resultant weld.
The following procedure, applicable to site built equipment only, e.g. storage tanks, shall be followed with
regard to welding, where zinc silicate or zinc rich epoxy and tie coat are used:
 Intended weld area shall be masked after blast cleaning and before priming, as stated in 4.5;
 After the application and curing of the primer, an additional 50mm on each side of the primed surface,
immediately adjoining the weld area, shall be masked. The tie coat shall be applied within the
stipulated 7 days;
 When ready to weld, the first tape shall be removed from the base steel exposing the weld area;
 On completion of welding, the area shall be mechanically cleaned to remove weld contamination and
debris; thereafter the remaining masking tape shall be removed and the weld area pencil blasted,
extending this to sweep blast the 50mm of primed surface before proceeding with priming and coating.
Any masking tape used shall be removed as soon as possible to avoid damage to the surface underneath.
6. REPAIRS
6.1 GENERAL
Contractor shall repair all coating defects and damages that will occur during paintworks execution.
Repair of defective areas shall be accomplished in the same manner as the original coating in regard to
surface preparation prior to recoating, unless alternative and equivalent methods are defined within this
specification, or agreed by the Company.
Any repair shall be performed according to the instruction reported in the Product Technical Data Sheet
published by the paint Supplier; if no instructions are reported on the matter the criteria listed below shall be
adopted.
Repair materials shall be as per paint Supplier recommendations.
All damages occurred to previous coats shall be repaired before application of the next one and before the
final acceptance of the Company.
Coating which have aged to the point where further application may give rise to intercoat adhesion
problems, shall be sweep blasted after cleaning prior to further coating. Approval for this work shall be
obtained from the Company.
Coating repair of the vendor supplied items at site shall be done as per vendor’s repair procedures and by
the use of vendor recommended coating materials (i.e. material same as original application). Use of
alternative materials shall require Company, coating Supplier and vendor approval

6.2 INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS

In the event that a completely coated surface is found to have insufficient coating thickness( as per Section
8.6) this surface shall, subject to specific Company & coating Supplier approval to receive an additional
coat or coats until the specific thickness is achieved. Company may alternatively require the surface to be
blast cleaned and recoated. Surfaces to receive additional coating shall be properly cleaned of all foreign
matter or contaminants and prepared as recommended by the Supplier.
6.3 EXCESS THICKNESS

In the event that a coated surface is found to have excessive thickness (see section 5.6) it shall be brought
to Company attention who will decide on the appropriate action to be taken. Acceptance by Company of
excessive thickness will be considered only if the measured thickness is confirmed by the coating Supplier
in writing as not being detrimental to the satisfactory service life and performance of the coating system and
if testing demonstrates that there is no loss in system or inter coat adhesion.
Company may alternatively require the surface to be blast cleaned and recoated.
In any case care shall be taken to avoid increasing the thickness in an exaggerated way, namely greater
than 50% of Nominal Dry Film Thickness (NDFT).
6.4 FILM DEFECTS

Defects such as misses, incorrect colour, gloss level and poor hiding power shall be repaired by applying
additional coating as required.
Defects such as poor finish, texture, sagging, runs, dry spray and over-spray shall be removed by abrading
the film to remove the defect and then applying additional coating as required.
Defects such as poor adhesion, pinholes, holidays and cracking shall be completely removed by blast
cleaning to substrate and reapplying the complete system.
6.5 CONTAMINATED SURFACES

Surfaces, which have become contaminated deeply (embedded) by dirt, dust and any other foreign material
shall be cleaned by proper mechanical tools or by abrasive blasting. Coating shall be reinstated in the
affected area.
Surfaces, which have become contaminated superficially by grease, oil, fatty materials and any other
foreign material shall be cleaned and degreased according to the standard SSPC-SP1 [Ref.46].
6.6 COATING DAMAGE RESULTING IN NON EXPOSURE OF BARE METAL SURFACE

The coating around the damaged area shall be feathered using sandpapering or power disc. The
preparation shall be extended, not less than 50 mm in all directions to undamaged surrounding surfaces in
order to assure film continuity.
The complete specified paint system shall be applied on cleaned areas.
6.7 COATING DAMAGE RESULTING IN EXPOSURE OF BARE METAL SURFACE

The damaged area shall be re-cleaned as originally specified for the item and the complete coating system
reapplied.
The re-cleaning shall carry over on to the secure surrounding coating for not less than 50 mm all around
and the edges feathered using a method approved by Company and coating Supplier .
6.7.1 Damages of small dimension
Any damaged areas less than 200 x 200 mm shall be cleaned by power tooling according to standard ISO
8504-3[Ref.31] to the cleanliness of St3 and coated with the original specified paint system.
6.7.2 Damages of medium dimension
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Any damaged areas less than 1 m shall be cleaned by abrasive blasting to the surface cleanliness of Sa
2½ in accordance with ISO 8501-1[Ref.21] and coated with the original specified paint system.

6.7.3 Extensive damages

Damaged areas shall be considered extensive in the following instances:
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 When the surface affected by damages is greater than 1 m ,
 When the extension of the damages of small and/or medium dimension, is greater than
5 % scattered or greater than 10% localized of the coated area.
In this circumstances the complete areas shall be re-blasted and re-coated as originally provided by the
specification.
6.8 CLEAN UP
After coating and inspection have been completed, all scaffolding, equipment, surplus materials, spent
abrasive, empty paint containers and trash resulting from coating works, shall be collected and disposed.
Contactor shall provide the disposal of such materials, in accordance with local rules.
6.9 REPAIRS TO ZINC COATED SURFACES

Where repairs are required to zinc rich epoxy primer or galvanising, either with or without topcoats, the
following procedure shall be followed:
 Blast clean surface using grit to preparation grade Sa 2½ in accordance with ISO 8501-1 [Ref.21];
 Galvanised surface shall be sweep blasted to get the surface profile of 30 µm
 Apply 70 microns DFT zinc-rich two-pack epoxy primer in two coats;
 Apply topcoats as required to achieve original system thickness. Over coating may be permitted before
complete curing of the zinc rich epoxy provided that all volatile material has evaporated.
It shall be noted that the above procedure is for repairs only. Under no circumstances shall this procedure
be used in place of original priming to specification or galvanising.
Surface preparation by any other method than blast cleaning shall only be permitted with the written
approval of the Company.
Company may require that Contractor completely removes and reapply the full coating system where the
extent of repairs is considered to be excessive.
Inorganic zinc silicate shall not be over coated by itself but shall be repaired using another type of coating
suggested by the paint Supplier and approved by the Company. Insufficient coating thickness shall be
reblasted and recoated.
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Repair to damaged galvanising when the extent of damage exceeds 40 mm , shall be subject to Company
approval.
7. COATING UNDER PASSIVE FIRE PROTECTION

All coatings which are applied under Passive Fire Protection (fireproofing) shall be approved by the
fireproofing material Supplier prior to application.
8. INSPECTION AND QUALITY CONTROL
8.1 GENERAL
Contractor shall be responsible for all inspection and quality control functions necessary to achieve
standard coating in accordance with this specification.
Before the beginning of the works a pre-job meeting shall be held with the attendance of representatives of
all involved parties (Company, Contractor, Coating Supplier, Sub-Contractors). The purpose of the meeting
is to clarify and agree the production procedures, check and inspections program, report forms and any
other necessary requirements to achieve the correct job execution.

All testing and inspection equipment shall be kept accurately calibrated at all times and shall be covered by
current calibration certificates issued by the equipment Supplier or a test laboratory accredited by NAMAS
or equivalent for conducting such work.
In addition to the above, DFT gauge and holiday test instrument shall be calibrated at site at least one per
shift by the use of calibrated shims and reference volt meter respectively.
It is Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that monitoring and testing work is carried out to show that the
coatings comply with this specification. Company reserves the right to carry out any additional tests at
random to ensure compliance and the Contractor shall have suitable calibrated test equipment available for
Company use.
The Company inspector shall have the right to inspect at all times any tools, instruments, materials, staging
or equipment used or to be used in the performance of the coating application. Contractor shall make all
parts of the work accessible for these inspections.
All personnel and paint products applied under Passive Fire Protection (fireproofing) shall be approved by
the fireproofing material Supplier and the Company
8.2 INSPECTIONS
All steps of the coating work including (repairs and touch-ups) shall be tested and inspected. Tests and
inspection shall be performed jointly by Company, Contractor & paint Supplier representatives.
During the coating works execution and progress the inspections and tests listed in Table 1 shall be
performed. The frequency, method, and acceptance criteria listed in Table 1 shall be considered minimum
requirements and be subject to a formal agreement during the pre-job meeting.
In any case all inspections and tests, listed in Table1 shall be integrated in Contractor’s QCP.

TABLE 1 - Inspection and tests to be performed during coating work execution

Item Test Description Method Extent/Frequency Acceptance Criteria
1 Coating Materials Inspections
According to the Specification

1.1 Storage of coating material Visual All requirements (Ref. section
3.8.1)

1.2 Containers and packaging integrity Visual All requirements (Ref. section
3.8.1)
According to Product Data

1.3 Shelf life of coating materials Visual All Sheets & Batch certificates
(Ref. section 3.8.1)
Verification of Blaster/Coating ASTM D 4228 / Before the start of work

2 Qualified by coating Supplier/
applicator qualification Ref section 2.2 and when required Company
Review of
certificates and
Calibration status of as per According to the Specification
3 Before the start of work
Inspection/Testing instruments instruments requirements ( Ref. section 8.1)
Supplier
instructions
4 Surface Preparation Inspection
According to requirements and

4.1 Steel and welding imperfections ISO 8501-3 100% of surfaces conform to the grade specified
(Ref. section 4.2.2)
Before the start of

4.2 Environmental conditions ISO 8502-4 each shift and then
requirements (Ref. section 4.4)
twice/shift
Free of oil ,greases and other

4.3 Pre-cleaning of surfaces SSPC-SP 1 100% of surfaces
contaminants.

4.4 Protection of the fittings and accessories Visual 100%
4.5 Compressed air ASTM D4285 Every shift Free of oil and moisture
≤300 µS/cm at 20°C & Chloride

4.6 Abrasive material ASTM D4940 Every shift
content ≤25ppm.
Conform to final grade specified

ISO 8504-2 &
4.7 Abrasive blast cleaning 100% of surface in the relevant paint system
ISO 8501-1
sheet
According to the requirements

and conform to the grade
4.8 Power tool cleaning ISO 8504-3 100% of surface specified in the relevant paint
system sheet
(Ref. section 4.6)
Spot Checks (1) Conform to the range specified

4.9 Roughness NACE SP0287 Minimum five per shift in the relevant paint system
per location sheet
4.10 Dust test ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) ≤ Grade 2 Class 2

TABLE 1 - Inspection and tests to be performed during coating work execution

Item Test Description Method Extent/Frequency Acceptance Criteria
Spot Checks (1)

ISO 8502-6 2
4.11 Water Soluble Salts Each shift or each < 2 µg/cm
ISO 8502-9 component
5 Coating Application Inspection
Before the start of

5.1 Environmental conditions ISO 8502-4 each shift and then
twice/shift
Metallic “Comb
Methodically during According to PDS for the
5.2 WFT Gauge” as per
any application specified DFT
ISO 2808
5.3 Cleaning of each coat ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) ≤ Grade 2 and Class 2

100% of surface
DFT of each coat and of complete paint requirements(Ref. section 5.6)
5.4 ISO 19840 Minimum one for every
system and as per the relevant paint
2 m2
system sheet
No sagging, contaminations,
Visual and as per
orange peel, cracking,
5.5 Visual examination of coating ISO 4628 1-6 100% of surface
blistering, rust damages and
[Ref.20]
any other defect
Minimum value 5 MPa for

5.6 Adhesion ISO 4624[Ref.18] Spot Checks (1) standard organic coatings and
minimum 7Mpa for Glass flake
epoxy & TSA
NACE
5.7 Holiday test when required Free from holidays
SP0188[Ref.41]
Shall meet all the requirements

5.8 Coating repair Ref. section 6 All the repairs
of fresh application
(1) Number and location shall be defined by COMPANY before the start of work
8.3 ADDITIONAL TESTS

Company reserve the option to require Contractor to perform such testing of coating materials as may be
necessary to prove that the quality is in accordance with the Supplier’s specifications and data sheets and
is fully suitable, without reduction in performance or other detrimental effects, under the prevailing
application condition. Parameters to be tested may include, but not be limited to, the following:
 Volume Solids;
 Viscosity;
 Pigment Dispersion;
 Adhesion to Substrate;
 Hardness;
 Drying Time;
 Cure Time;
 Percentage of Zinc in Dry Film (zinc-rich primers only);

 Percentage of Glass flake in Dry Film (glass flake containing coatings only);
 Percentage of epoxy resin in the dry film.
Additional test shall be carried out in accordance with procedures to be approved by the Company. Test
procedures shall be in accordance with applicable international norm and codes. Testing of coating
materials shall be carried out under conditions that reflect the prevailing environmental and application
conditions.
Any batch of materials found inferior in any way to the standards and specifications of the Supplier’s
approved data sheets shall not be used and the Company will require further testing of materials by
Contractor until confidence in the materials is restored to the Company.
Certain coatings shall be tested for adequacy of cure. The test method and frequency shall be submitted by
Contractor for Company approval and may involve solvent wiping, pencil hardness testing or other chemical
or mechanical methods.
9. DOCUMENTATION
9.1 GENERAL
Contractor shall maintain records of all coating and inspections work, ref. ANNEX D, carried out in
accordance with this specification.
Prior to the commencement of work Contractor shall obtain full details(as listed in section 4.1) of all
coatings materials to be used from the selected Supplier (s) including product data sheets and safety
sheets. The following properties of the cured coating systems shall be reported using standardised and
approved laboratory test methods:
 Adhesion;
 Resistance to sea water and marine atmosphere as appropriate;
 Service temperature, maximum limits;
 Resistance to ageing (UV/salt spray);
 Resistance to mechanical damage, e.g. impact resistance, elongation, tensile strength, abrasion;
 Resistance to biological attack, for coating exposed to sea water;
 Resistance to cathodic disbondment when coating is used in combination with cathodic protection;
 Compatibility of different coatings when such are combined;
 Reparability during construction, installation and service.
Pre-qualification tests for the coating material shall be performed in accordance with NORSOK M-501 Rev.
5 [Ref.45]. Paint Supplier shall provide proof of qualification according to the standard and Company
requirements at the bid stage.
The Supplier’s technical and application data sheets shall be obtained by Contractor for all components of
each coating system. Certificate of Conformity for each product and batch to be used shall be issued with
the material.
Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Company, provide material samples and test panels of the
prepared coated surfaces if required by Company.
As general rules the tests shall be performed on carbon steel panels with the dimension of 300 mm x 300
mm, thickness 5 mm.
Panels shall be subjected to all works steps performed on the component (similar surface preparation and
paint system application).
The test shall be performed at the shop or field location where production coating will take place and
Contractor is responsible for the provision of all materials and equipment. Company may witness each step

of the preparation, coating application and inspection by Contractor and may conduct independent testing
as seen fit.
In addition Contractor shall keep up to date calibration certificates for all test or measurement equipment.
Contractor shall monitor all work and shall perform to the requirements of this specification against a project
specific Inspection Report, given in ANNEX D.
9.2 REPORTING
A full reporting/recording system, as given in ANNEX D, shall be maintained by Contractor who shall log
daily the following data:
 Date and Time
 Items Painted
 Air and substrate temperatures;
 Relative humidity and ambient conditions;
 Coating progress;
 Type and grade of blast cleaning abrasive;
 Abrasive material and blasting air cleanliness;
 Surface cleanliness;
 Surface profiles;
 Applied painting system & material details including batch number and shelf life.
 Measured coating film thickness-WFT & DFT;
 Visual inspection;
 Details of other tests and results (holiday test, adhesion test, etc.)
 Details of coating repair if any
 Any other information pertinent to the work.

10. ANNEX A. COATING SYSTEMS
SYSTEM ONSHORE /
MATERIAL EXPOSURE APPLICATION
NUMBER OFFSHORE
Non Insulated, -Structural Steel and Claddings
Carbon & General - Piping, External Surfaces of
ONSHORE
SYSTEM 1 Low Alloy Atmospheric/Buried Vessels, Tanks, Process Plant
Steel (excluding buried and Equipment
piping) exposure - Miscellaneous steelwork
- Piping, External Surfaces of
Vessels and Process Systems
Non Insulated, Offshore, low maintenance
Carbon & Low General Atmospheric areas
SYSTEM 2 OFFSHORE - Barges, including external hull
Alloy Steel Exposure, Low
and topsides,
Maintenance
- Flare Structures
- Foundation piles and
- Pipe-Racks
ONSHORE Carbon & Low
SYSTEM 3 Insulated All items
OFFSHORE Alloy Steel
ONSHORE Carbon & Low
SYSTEM 4 Fireproofed All items
OFFSHORE Alloy Steel
ONSHORE Stainless Non Insulated/
SYSTEM 5 All items
OFFSHORE Steel Insulated
General Atmospheric
Exposure where
ONSHORE Galvanised Stair treads, Gratings, Handrails,
SYSTEM 6 colour requirement is
OFFSHORE Carbon Steel Ladders, Cable trays, etc.
specified
- Walkways
Marine Atmospheric
SYSTEM 7 OFFSHORE Carbon Steel - Escape routes
Exposure with traffic
- Lay down areas
- Piles
- Sheet Piles
SYSTEM 8 OFFSHORE Carbon Steel Sea Water Exposure - Caissons
- Equipment (sea water
exposure)
SYSTEM 9 ONSHORE Pipelines Atmospheric, All pipelines
Carbon Steel Intermittent wet/dry
SYSTEM Pipelines Atmospheric,
OFFSHORE All pipelines
10 Carbon steel Intermittent wet/dry
Miscellaneous steel work;
- Grating
ONSHORE
SYSTEM General Atmospheric - Stairs
Carbon Steel
11 OFFSHORE Exposure
- Ladders
- Handrails
-Cable trays, etc.
SYSTEM ONSHORE Atmospheric
Concrete Road Marking
12 OFFSHORE Intermittent wet/dry

COMPANY TECHNICAL STANDARD
ONSHORE NON-INSULATED
- Structural Steel and claddings
- Piping (except buried piping), External Surfaces of Vessels, Tanks, Process Plant and
SYSTEM 1 CARBON & GENERAL/ Equipment
LOW ALLOY ATMOSPHERIC/BURIED - Miscellaneous steelwork
STEEL
CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT AS PER ISO 12944-2: C5I
PRE TREATMENT: SURFACE PREPARATION:
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. Cleaning shall BLAST CLEAN: SA 2½
be as per SSPC SP1. SURFACE PROFILE: 30 - 85μm
Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company/paint
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3) Supplier approval
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 1A Atmospheric, General use - operating temperature <120˚C SYSTEM 1B Atmospheric, General use - operating temperature 120˚C -
160˚C
1 x 75μm Zinc rich Epoxy Primer, see note 2, 8 1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic
1 x 200μm Epoxy Mastic 1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic Topcoat
1 x 75μm Polyurethane Acrylic TOTAL MDFT 250μm
TOTAL MDFT 350μm See notes 5
SYSTEM 1C Atmospheric, General use - operating temperature 160˚C - 400˚C
Template: TSM-C30-FR-0001-000_A03
TYPE A
1 x 75μm Zinc Silicate Primer, see notes 3 and 4
1 x 125μm Inorganic Silicate Topcoat, see note 10 SYSTEM 1D Buried (except buried piping), operating temperature < 120˚C
OR 1 x 60μm Epoxy Primer, see notes 6 &7
TYPE B 1 x 400μm Glass Flake Epoxy
1 x 100μm Inorganic Copolymer Coating
1 x 100μm Inorganic Copolymer Coating, see note 9
TOTAL MDFT 400μm
TOTAL MDFT 200μm
This document is the property of North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.).
It must not be reproduced or transmitted to others without Company’s authorization.
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Solid content of all epoxy coatings shall be > 75%.
Specific Notes:
2. Zinc rich Epoxy shall be 2 pack formulations containing minimum 90% zinc dust by mass in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549 [Ref.19]. It shall
be overcoated before formation of zinc salts; otherwise these shall be removed completely prior to overcoating.
3. Zinc silicate shall have a minimum 85% zinc dust in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549[Ref.19].
4. Primed surface of system 1C shall be free of zinc dust prior to top coating
5. System 1B may be applied for bulk valves in service up to 160˚C.
6. The epoxy primer in System 1D is only necessary to maintain the integrity of the blasted steel surface. In situations where the primer is required the MDFT
shall increase to 460μm.
7. System 1D (including any primer) shall be certified as having high resistance to cathodic disbondment. All systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM
G8/ASTM G42 [Ref.9/10] depending on temperature. The extent of disbondment at any point from periphery of the intended holiday shall not exceed 10mm
after 28 days at ambient temperature.
8. For onshore structural steel and other Company approved applications surface tolerant epoxy mastic may be used in place of the zinc primer.
9. System 1C TYPE B can be used for the operating temperature range 160-400°C and above.
10. Silicone acrylic or Silicone aluminium coating shall not be considered as an alternative.

NON-INSULATED
OFFSHORE - Piping, External Surfaces of Vessels and Process Systems, Barges including
external hull and topsides
SYSTEM 2 CARBON & - Flare Support Structure
LOW ALLOY GENERAL,ATMOSPHERICAND/OR - Foundation Piles
STEEL HIGH TEMPERATURE - Pipe-rack
CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT AS PER ISO 12944-2: C5M
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. Cleaning BLAST CLEAN: Sa 2½, 2B:Sa 3
shall be as per SSPC SP1. SURFACE PROFILE: 30 - 85μm, 2B: 50 - 85μm
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for all Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company
surfaces intended to be permanent or intermittent immersed) /paint Supplier approval
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 2A; Barge Hull, Sheet Pile Tie-rods, Flare Support Structure, Foundation
SYSTEM 2B Foundation Piles (splash zone and immersed zones),
Piles (buried in backfill and atmospheric areas) and Pipe Racks (atmospheric area
Barge Hull (Optional) operating temperature <120˚C and Flare
only) operating temperature <120˚C
Support Structure operating temperature 120˚C - 500˚C
1 x 50μm Epoxy Primer, see note 2
1 x 200μm Thermally Sprayed Aluminium
1 x 400μm Glass Flake Epoxy note3
2 x 25μm Silicone Aluminium Sealer
1 x 75μm Polyurethane Acrylic note 4
Ant-fouling paint note 4
TOTAL MDFT 200μm (TSA)
See notes 5 ,6 & 15
TOTAL MDFT 475μm
SYSTEM 2D Atmospheric, General use - operating temperature
SYSTEM 2C Atmospheric, General use - operating temperature <120˚C
120˚C - 160˚C
1 x 75μm Zinc rich Epoxy Primer, see note 7,8
1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic
1 x 200μm Epoxy Mastic
1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic Topcoat
1 x 75μm Polyurethane Acrylic
TOTAL MDFT 250μm
TOTAL MDFT 350μm
See notes 9 and 10

SYSTEM 2E Atmospheric, General use - operating temperature 160˚C - 400˚C

TYPE A
1 x 125μm Inorganic Silicate Topcoat, see note 13
OR
TYPE B
1 x 100μm Inorganic Copolymer Coating, see note14
TOTAL MDFT 200μm

NOTES:
General Note:
1. Solid content of all epoxy coatings shall be > 75%
Specific Note:
2. The epoxy primer in system 2A is only necessary to maintain the integrity of the blasted steel surface. In situations where the primer is required the MDFT shall
increase to 525μm.
3. The glass flake epoxy (including any primer if used) for the external surfaces of the barges shall be in accordance with Norsok M-501[Ref.44] systems 1 & 7.
4. Anti-fouling paint shall be used for the immersed areas of the hull and polyurethane acrylic shall not be used in these submerged areas of the hull (bottom and
vertical sides). The anti-fouling paint shall be tin and copper free, shall provide anti-fouling properties for a minimum 2 year life when exposed to seawater and
canal waters and shall be capable of being removed by high pressure water washing after the barge is removed from the water.
5. TSA shall be in accordance with Norsok M-501 [Ref.44] system 2. Aluminium wire shall be grade 99.5% to BS EN 1301[Ref.11]
6. Sealer in system 2B shall be suitable for temperatures up to 500˚C.
7. Zinc rich Epoxy shall be 2 pack formulations containing minimum 90% zinc dust by mass in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549[Ref.19]. It shall
be overcoated before formation of zinc salts; otherwise these shall be removed completely prior to overcoating.
8. For Company approved applications a Company approved surface tolerant epoxy mastic may be used in place of the zinc primer.
9. The epoxy phenolic shall be an immersion grade with greater than 6 months test data in sea water as per ISO 2812-2[Ref.17].
10. System 2D may be applied for bulk valves in service up to 160˚C.
11. Zinc silicate shall have a minimum 85% zinc dust in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549[Ref. 19].
12. Primed surface of system 2E shall be free of zinc dust prior to top coating.
14. System 2C TYPE B can be used for the operating temperature range 160-400°C and above
15. TSA application shall be as per NACE No. 12/AWS 2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00 [Ref.43]

ONSHORE INSULATED
OFFSHORE - Structural Steel and claddings
SYSTEM 3 CARBON & - Piping ,Vessels and process plant
LOW ALLOY ATMOSPHERIC - Miscellaneous steelwork
STEEL
CLASSIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENT AS PER ISO 12944-2: C5I & C5M
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. BLAST CLEAN: Sa 2½ 3D: Sa 3
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1. SURFACE PROFILE: 30 - 85μm, 3D: 50 - 85μm
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company/paint
all surfaces intended to be permanent or intermittent immersed) Supplier approval
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 3A Insulated - operating temperature up to 120˚C SYSTEM 3B Insulated - operating temperature 120˚C - 160˚C
1 x 50μm Epoxy Primer, see note 2 1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic
2 x 150μm Epoxy Mastic 1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic
TOTAL MDFT 350μm TOTAL MDFT 250μm

See Note 9 for alternative See notes 3 and 4
SYSTEM 3C Insulated - operating temperature 160˚C - 400˚C
TYPE A
1 x 125μm Inorganic Silicate Topcoat, see note 10
OR SYSTEM 3D - Operating temperature 120˚C - 500˚C OFFSHORE ONLY

TYPE B 1 x 200μm Thermally Sprayed Aluminium
1 x 100μm Inorganic Copolymer Coating 2 x 25μm Silicone Aluminium Sealer
1 x 100μm Inorganic Copolymer Coating, see note11
TOTAL MDFT 200μm (TSA)
See notes 7, 8 and 12.
TOTAL MDFT 200μm

NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Solid content of all epoxy coatings shall be > 75%.
Specific Notes:
2. The epoxy primer in system 3A shall not contain any zinc.
4. System 3B may be applied for bulk valves in service up to 160˚C.
5. Zinc silicate shall have a minimum 85% zinc dust in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549[Ref.19].
6. Primed surface of system 3C shall be free of zinc dust prior to top coating.
7. TSA shall be in accordance with Norsok M-501[Ref.44] system 2. Aluminium wire shall be grade 99.5% to BS EN 1301[Ref.11].
8. The sealer in system 3D shall be suitable for temperatures up to 500˚C.
9. For standardisation purposes, System 3A can be replaced by System 3B, where Contractor prefers.
11. System 3C TYPE B can be used for the operating temperature range 160-400°C and above for onshore/offshore services
12. TSA application shall be as per NACE No. 12/AWS 2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00[Ref.43].

ONSHORE / OFFSHORE FIREPROOFING
SYSTEM 4 CARBON STEEL,STAINLESS All applicable surfaces

STEEL,LOW ALLOY STEEL
AND NICKEL ALLOYS
SURFACE PREPARATION:
PRE TREATMENT:
BLAST CLEAN: Sa 2½
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants.
SURFACE PROFILE: 30 - 85μm
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1.
Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company /paint
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3)
Supplier approval
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 4B Cementitious PFP
SYSTEM 4A Epoxy Intumescent PFP system see note 7
1 x 60μm Zinc rich Epoxy Primer, see note 1 and 8
1 x 50 - 70μm Zinc rich Epoxy Primer, see notes 1,2 and 8
1 x 200μm Epoxy MIO, see notes 3 and 4
MDFT 50μm
MDFT 260μm
PFP, see note 9
PFP, see note 9
1 x 75μm Polyurethane Acrylic, see note 5
see note 6
see note 6
NOTES:
1. Zinc rich Epoxy shall be 2 pack formulations containing minimum 80% zinc dust by mass in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549[Ref.19]. It shall be
over coated before formation of zinc salts, otherwise these shall be removed completely prior to over coating.
2. Under intumescent epoxy fireproofing: The primer shall be approved by PFP Supplier based on results of shear strength.
3. Solid content of epoxy shall be > 75%.
4. Under cementitious fireproofing: Alternative coating system may be offered, subject to PFP Supplier’s recommendations.
5. The specific sealing/topcoat requirements for cementitious fireproofing shall be agreed with Company and the PFP supplier.
6. Repair system shall be approved compatible systems.
7. Intumescent epoxy fireproofing Supplier, grade, qualification data, application and inspection procedures shall be approved by Company.
8. For Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloy, primer to be confirmed by intumescent Supplier.
9. PFP DFT as per PFP Specification/PFP Supplier recommendation

ONSHORE / OFFSHORE
NON-INSULATED
SYSTEM 5 STAINLESS STEEL & NICKEL All applicable surfaces
INSULATED
ALLOYS
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. SWEEP BLAST ONLY, see note 3
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1. SURFACE PROFILE: 25 - 45μm
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 5A Non-Insulated and Atmospheric Exposure SYSTEM 5B Insulated and Atmospheric / Seawater Exposure
Austenitic Steel: Operating temperature 50 - 160˚C All insulated Austenitic, Duplex Stainless Steel and Alloy 825, Operating
Duplex Steel and Alloy 825: Operating temperature 90 - 160˚C temperature below 160˚C
1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic 1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic
1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic Topcoat 1 x 125μm Epoxy Phenolic
TOTAL MDFT 250μm TOTAL MDFT 250μm
See note 4 See note 4
SYSTEM 5C All Insulated and Operating temperature 160˚C - 500˚C SYSTEM 5D Insulated/Non-Insulated and Atmospheric
Operating temperature 160˚C - 500˚C, Austenitic, Duplex Stainless Steel
1 x 200μm Thermally Sprayed Aluminium and Alloy 825
TOTAL MDFT 200μm (TSA) 1 x 100μm Inorganic Copolymer Coating
See notes 5, 6 and 8 TOTAL MDFT 200μm
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Non-insulated stainless steels, operating up to 50˚C do not require coating.
2. Non-insulated Duplex stainless steels and Alloy 825, operating up to 90˚C do not require coating.
Specific Notes:
3. Aluminium oxide or Garnet or other approved non-metallic abrasive shall be used for surface preparation.
6. Sealer in system 5C shall be suitable for temperatures up to 500˚C.
7. SS and Nickel alloy piping flanges using carbon steel bolting, shall be painted on the back surface of the flange with System 5A.
ONSHORE GALVANISED General Atmospheric Exposure where colour requirement is specified

SYSTEM 6
OFFSHORE CARBON STEEL Stair treads, Gratings, Handrails, Ladders, Cable trays, etc.
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. SWEEP BLAST ONLY (see note 2 and 3)
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1. SURFACE PROFILE: 30μm
Finally, galvanising to be scrubbed with bristle brushes and suitable detergent to Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company/paint
remove all traces of flux. Supplier approval
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for
all surfaces intended to be permanent or intermittent immersed)
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 6
1 x 125μm Epoxy Mastic
1 x 75μm Polyurethane Acrylic, see note 4
TOTAL MDFT 200μm
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Touch-up of damaged galvanising:
1 x 2 pack zinc rich epoxy primer, DFT 70μm
Specific Notes:
2. Contractor shall demonstrate that sweep blasting will not cause cracking, flaking or lifting of galvanising.
3. Etch priming may be used as an alternative to sweep blasting subject to Company approval.
4. Final coat shall be light grey or white unless otherwise noted in ANNEX B or C.

- Walkways
OFFSHORE MARINE ATMOSPHERIC - Escape routes
SYSTEM 7 WITH TRAFFIC - Lay down areas
CARBON (DECKING ) - Helideck
STEEL - Photo luminescent escape way markings (note 6)

Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. BLAST CLEAN: Sa 2½
Surface shall be free from imperfections (Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company/Paint
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 7A Light Duty general Walkways and Decks
SYSTEM 7B Escape Routes, Heavy Duty Walkways, Lay Down Areas and
1 x 60μm Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer, see note 3
Helideck
1 x 400μm Glass Flake Epoxy (or High build epoxy) incorporating silica aggregates
1 x 60μm Zinc Rich Epoxy Primer, see note 3
see note 4)
1 x 3000μm Epoxy Compound with silica aggregate, see note 4
1 x 75μm Polyurethane Acrylic, see notes 5 and 6
1 x 50μm Polyurethane Acrylic, see notes 5 and 6
TOTAL MDFT 3mm
TOTAL MDFT 475μm
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Repair systems to be based on approved compatible systems.
2. Primer selection, application and overcoating to be subject to Supplier’s written recommendation.
Specific Notes:
3. The epoxy primer in System 7A and 7B is only necessary to maintain the integrity of the blasted steel surface. In situations where the primer is required the MDFT shall
increase to 535μm for system 7A.
4. Aggregates to be approved non-slip and non-sparking type. For Helideck the system shall comply with CAP 437[Ref.12].
5. Topcoat colour shall be as per safety or marking / colour requirements
6. An approved photo luminescent paint system shall be used to provide strips 100mm wide on escape routes as indicated in the project specification and drawings. If
the substrate is steel then either of the above two coating systems shall be used substituting the final layer of Polyurethane acrylic by the photo luminescent paint
system. For concrete walkways the photo luminescent paint system shall be applied directly on the concrete surface. The photo luminescent paint system shall
comprise a white base coat, a photo luminescent coat and a coat of high transparency protective lacquer/varnish. All components of the photo luminescent paint
system shall be supplied by the same Supplier and shall be applied strictly in accordance with their written instructions.

- Foundation Piles
OFFSHORE
SEA WATER - Sheet Piles
SYSTEM 8
EXPOSURE - Caissons
CARBON STEEL - Equipment (sea water exposure)

Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants.
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1. BLAST CLEAN: 8A &8C: Sa 2½ 8B: Sa 3
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for SURFACE PROFILE: 8A: 30 - 85μm, 8B & 8C: 50 - 85μm
all surfaces intended to be permanent or intermittent immersed) Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company/paint
Supplier approval
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 8B Non Maintainable Systems including Piles
SYSTEM 8A Maintainable Systems
1 x 200μm Thermally Sprayed Aluminium
1 x 60μm Epoxy Primer, see note 2 and 3
1 x 400μm Glass Flake Epoxy
TOTAL MDFT 200μ (TSA)
TOTAL MDFT 400μm
See note 4, 5 and 6.
SYSTEM 8C Maintainable Systems
3 x 150μm Ceramic Filled Modified Epoxy
TOTAL MDFT 450μm

NOTES:
General Notes:
1. The coating system (including any primer) for immersed services shall be certified as having high resistance to cathodic disbondment. All systems shall be
tested in accordance with ASTM G8 & ASTM G42 [Ref.9 & 10] depending on temperature. The extent of disbondment at any point from periphery of the
intended holiday shall not exceed 10mm after 28 days at ambient temperature.
Specific Notes:
2. Solid content of epoxy shall be > 75%.
3. The epoxy primer in System 8A is only necessary to maintain the integrity of the blasted steel surface. In situations where the primer is required the MDFT
shall increase to 460μm.
5. The sealer in system 8B shall be suitable for sea water exposure.
6. TSA application shall be as per NACE No. 12/AWS 2.23M/SSPC-CS 23.00[Ref.43]

- Atmospheric
SYSTEM 9 ONSHORE PIPELINES - Intermittent (wet and dry)
PRE TREATMENT: BLAST CLEAN: Sa 2½

Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. SURFACE PROFILE: 50 - 85μm
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1. Mechanical preparation ST 3 (local area only) subject to Company/paint
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for Supplier approval
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 9A Atmospheric - operating temperature <120˚C SYSTEM 9B Intermittent (Wet and Dry) – Non-Hydrocarbon Service up to
1 x 75μm Zinc rich Epoxy Primer, see note 2 60°C
1 x 200μm Epoxy Mastic (or HB Epoxy) incorporating silica aggregates, see note 4 1 x 1500μm 100% solids polyurethane, See note 3
TOTAL MDFT 350μm TOTAL MDFT 1500μm See note 4
SYSTEM 9C Intermittent (Wet and Dry) or Burial – Hydrocarbon Service up to
160°C
1 x 1500μm Epoxy Phenolic
1 x 50μm Polyurethane Acrylic, See note 5
TOTAL MDFT 1550μm See notes 4 , 6 & 7
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Coating systems 9B, and 9C shall be certified as having high resistance to cathodic disbondment. All systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM G8,
ASTM G42 [Ref.9, 10] depending on temperature. The extent of disbondment at any point from periphery of the intended holiday shall not exceed 8 mm after
28 days at ambient temperature.
Specific Notes:
2. Zinc rich Epoxy shall be 2 pack formulations containing minimum 90% zinc dust by mass in the dry film. Zinc dust shall conform to ISO 3549[Ref.19]. It shall
be overcoated before formation of zinc salts occur otherwise these shall be removed completely prior to overcoating.
3. The polyurethane shall be pre-qualified to EN 10290[Ref.14] or approved equivalent.
4. Field touch up materials may be brush applied for systems 9B and 9C in accordance with coating Supplier recommendation.
5. Polyurethane acrylic is only required for items subject to direct UV exposure.
6. System 9C may be applied for bulk items (e.g. valves, tees, bends, etc.) installed above/below ground.
7. Phenolic Epoxy shall be pre-qualified to EN 10289[Ref.13] or approved equivalent.

- Atmospheric
SYSTEM 10 OFFSHORE PIPELINES
- Intermittent (wet and dry)
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. BLAST CLEAN: 10A: Sa 2½ 10B: Sa 3
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 10A Atmospheric up to 160°C SYSTEM 10B Intermittent (wet and dry) up to 500˚C
1 x 1500μm Epoxy Phenolic, See note 5 1 x 200μm Thermally Sprayed Aluminium
1 x 50μm Polyurethane Acrylic, See note 2 2 x 25μm Silicone Aluminium Sealer
TOTAL MDFT 1550μm TOTAL MDFT 200μ (TSA), See notes 3 ,4 and 6
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Coating systems 10A and 10B shall be certified as having high resistance to cathodic disbondment. All systems shall be tested in accordance with ASTM G8,
ASTM G42 [Ref.9, 10] depending on temperature. The extent of disbondment at any point from periphery of the intended holiday shall not exceed 8mm after
28 days at ambient temperature.
Specific Notes:
2. Polyurethane acrylic is only required for items subject to direct UV exposure.
4. The sealer in system 10B shall be suitable for sea water exposure.
5. Phenolic Epoxy shall be pre-qualified to EN 10289[Ref.13] or approved equivalent.

ONSHORE - Stair treads

OFFSHORE GENERAL - Gratings
SYSTEM 11 ATMOSPHERIC - Handrails
CARBON
EXPOSURE - Ladders
STEEL
- Cable trays, etc.
Surface shall be free from all grease, oil, dust, dirt, salts and other contaminants. BLAST CLEAN: Sa 2½
Cleaning shall be as per SSPC SP1. SURFACE PROFILE: 50-85μm
Surface shall be free from imperfections(Grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 & Grade P3 for
GENERIC SYSTEM
SYSTEM 11
Hot Dip Galvanised Coating
See Note 1, 2 & 3
NOTES:
1. Hot Dip Galvanising shall be as per section 3.8.8.
2. Touch-up on damaged galvanised surface shall be as per section 6.9
3. Where ever required ,galvanised surface shall be coated as per coating system 6

C
ONSHORE CONCRETE ROAD AND - Atmospheric
SYSTEM 12 PAVEMENT MARKINGS - Intermittent (wet and dry)
OFFSHORE
New concrete should be cured for at least 14 days. Surface should be free
Remove all oil, salts and other contaminants with a water miscible detergent from laitance. All Surfaces shall be brushed ensuring all dust and loose
and high pressure fresh water washing material is removed before the markings are applied.
GENERIC SYSTEM
Ambient atmospheric exposure
 Single coat modified chlorinated rubber road marking paint
TOTAL MDFT 175μm
NOTES:
General Notes:
1. Markings shall be applied at the locations and colours indicated in project specifications and drawings
2. All road marking paint shall be, quick drying, re-coatable, slip resistant. Paint shall have high reflectivity by the application of Ballotini glass beads at a rate
of 400g per square metre.
3. Product Supplier shall confirm suitability for the proposed environmental conditions; alternative products may be submitted for approval.
4. Application shall be strictly in accordance with the product Supplier instructions.

11. ANNEX B. COLOUR SCHEDULES OF EQUIPMENT

Colour definition refers to the RAL 840 HR [Ref.45].
COLOUR SCHEDULE – OFFSHORE
Table B1 defines the final colour of structures, equipment and industrial machinery surfaces, included or
installed on the offshore plant.
Table B1 Colour Schedule for Offshore
APPLICATION COLOUR RAL

Hull Aluminium or grey 7030
Structures, stairs, gangways, handrails etc. Orange 2004
Platform sign Yellow (reflector) 1016
Black (name) 9005
Crane Orange 2004
Flare Orange 2004
Outside of living quarters module and other buildings White 9010
Piping for fluids (firefighting excluded) Light grey 7035
Hand-wheels and handling valve organs Black 9005
Escape routes and laydown areas Black 9005
Piping and firefighting equipment Signal red 3002
Process module (structure) Orange 2004
Conduits for cables, explosion proof boxes and cases, Blue 5012
cable trays
Fixed vessels, exchangers, turbine towers and Light grey 7035
columns, turbo-compressors, pumps, internal
combustion motors etc. and relevant base.
Tooling and base machines. Light green 6011
Rotating electrical machines: electrical motors, Blue 5017
alternators (excluded containers, transformers,
reactors)
Stationary electrical machines: transformers, reactors Aluminium 9006
Electrical control and protection boards and panels Light grey (structures) 7035
Blue (doors) 5017
Tanks – in general Orange 2004
Tanks for foaming liquid Red 3002
Steel surfaces with temperature exceeding 80°C Aluminium 9006

Daytime air traffic signals Red 3002
White 3010
Helideck floor Green 6021
White (“H” and lettering) 9010
Yellow (circumference) 1023
Weather deck and other decks Orange 2004
COLOUR SCHEDULE IN-PLANT

Table B-2 defines the colours that shall be used to coat the surfaces of on-shore structures, equipment and
machineries.
Table B2 Colour Schedule In-Plant
APPLICATION COLOUR RAL
Steel structures, stairs skid supports and foundations Signal green 6024
Handrails ,toe/kick plates ladders and gangways Signal yellow 1023
Pipes for fluids (excluding fire-fighting) Aluminium 9006
Hand-wheels and valve operating equipment Black 9005
Cable-trays, explosion proof boxes and cases Blue 5012
Fixed vessels, exchangers, towers and columns Aluminium 9006
Turbines, turbo-compressors, pumps, internal Light grey 7035
combustion motors, etc.
Tooling machines Light green 6011
Rotating electrical machinery: electric motors, Dark Blue 5017
alternators (excluding containers, transformers,
reactors)
Stationary electrical machines: transformers, reactors Aluminium 9006
Electrical control and protection boards and panels Structures: Light grey 7035
Tanks in general Aluminium 9006

Daytime Air traffic signals Orange 2004
White 9010

COLOUR SCHEDULE IN-PLANT TANKS

Table B-3 defines the colours to be used to coat the above ground tanks in-plant.
Table B3 Colour Schedule for Tanks In-Plant
Contents Roof or bottom Shell Shell base Manholes or hatches

RAL RAL RAL
Fuel Oil Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Aluminium RAL 9006
LPG Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Yellow 1023
Diesel oil Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Black 9005
Crude Oil Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Black 9005
Water Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Green 6024
Fire Fighting Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Red
Water (1/2 plate) 3002
Foaming Liquid Red 3002 Red 3002 Red 3002 Red RAL 3002
Sulphuric Acid * Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Orange 2004
Amine Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Violet 4005
Caustic Soda Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Blue 5017
Hydrochloric Acid Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Orange 2004
*
Acetic Acid * Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 Brown 8016
Methanol Aluminium 9006 Aluminium 9006 White
* Where an alloy is selected, coatings are for identification purposes only.

12. ANNEX C. COLOUR CODING OF PIPING

The commodity transported inside each pipe shall be identified by the combination of a background colour
and a coding colour, by application of coloured bands (painted or adhesive tapes) compatible with the
underneath coating. The background colour is chosen with compliance to GOST 14202-69[Ref.15] The
colour bands shall be applied in accordance with Figure C1. The colour coding of the bands shall be in
accordance with Table C1.
BACKGROUND COLOUR
120 mm 50 mm 120 mm
DECORATION COLOUR CODING COLOUR
Figure C1 Colour Bands

The bands shall be applied where identification of the fluid is most important, i.e. on pipes around
equipment, machineries and near valves.
Figure C2 Flow Direction

The arrows shall be applied where identification of the fluid is most important, i.e. on pipes around
equipment, machineries and near valves.
Dimensions of identification bands, warning rings/signs, flow mark arrows and letters shall be as per GOST
14202 – 69 [Ref.15]

Table C1 Piping Identification Colours

COMMODITY BACKGROUND
FLUID CODING COLOUR
CODE COLOUR
AB Breathing Air Blue 5017 -
AG Gas to atmosphere Yellow 1023 Red 3020
AD Amine Drain Orange 2004 Black 9004
AM Amine Violet 4005 Yellow 1023
BD Blowdown Yellow 1023 Blue 5017
BW Boiler Feed Water Green 6024 Red 3020
CD Closed Drain Orange 2004 Red 3020
CM Cooling Medium Grey 7035 -
CS Caustic Soda Violet 4005 Orange 2004
DP Dry Powder Extinguisher Red 3020 -
DW Potable Water Green 6024 Orange 2004
FF Fire Foam Red 3020 -
FG Fuel Gas Yellow 1023 -
FH HP Flare Yellow 1023 Blue 5017
FL LP Flare Yellow 1023 Blue 5017
FO Fuel Oil/Diesel Brown 8016 -
FW Fire Fighting Water Red 3020 Green 6024
GA Acid Gas Yellow 1023 Violet 4005
GR Refrigeration Gas Yellow 1023 -
GY Glycol Violet 4005 Blue 5017
HC HP Condensate Yellow 1023 Brown 8016
HD Hot Oil Drain/Heating Medium Drain Brown 8016 Red 3020
HM Heating Medium Grey 7035 -
HO Hot Oil Brown 8016 Red 3020
HS HP Steam Red 3020 -
IA Instrument Air Blue 5017 Red 3020
LC LP Condensate Yellow 1023 Brown 8016
LO Lube Oil Brown 8016 Blue 5017
LR Refrigeration Liquid Brown 8016 Yellow 1023
LS LP Steam Red 3020 -
MC MP Condensate Yellow 1023 Green 6024
MO Mineral Oil Brown 8016 Blue 5017
ML Methanol Violet 4005 Black 9005
OS Oil (Sludge) Brown 8016 Yellow 1023
OW Oily Water Sewer/Open Drain Orange 2004 Black 9005
PA Process Air Blue 5017 Red 3020
PL LPG (Sour) Yellow 1023 Black 9005
PM Sweet LPG Yellow 1023 Green 6024
PO Product Oil Brown 8016 Red 3020
PW Produced Water Green 6024 Yellow 1023
RG Raw Gas (Sour) Yellow 1023 Black 9005
RO Raw Oil Brown 8016 Yellow 1023
RS Sewage (Raw) Orange 2004 Black 9005

Table C1 Piping Identification Colours/cont.

COMMODITY BACKGROUND
FLUID CODING COLOUR
CODE COLOUR
RW Raw Water/Technical Water Green 6024 Violet 4005
SA Sulphuric Acid Orange 2004 Red 3020
SG Sweep Gas Yellow 1023 -
SD Sludge (Sewage) Orange 2004 Black 9005
SL Liquid Sulphur Orange 2004 Red 3020
SO Slop Oil Brown 8016 Yellow 1023
TG Treated Gas (Sweet) Yellow 1023 Blue 5017
TS Treated Sewage Orange 2004 Black 9005
TW Demin Water (or De-ionised) Green 6024 Brown 8016
UA Plant/Utility Air Blue 5017 Red 3020
UN Nitrogen Yellow 1023 -
UW Utility Water Green 6024 Blue 5017
WF Well Fluid Brown 8016 Yellow 1023
WW Waste Water Green 6024 Brown 8016

13. ANNEX D. INSPECTION REPORT

CONTRACTOR: LOCATION: DATE: PAGE OF
COATING ACTIVITY:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: PRE-BLASTING CONDITIONS:

TIME OIL/GREASE CONTAMINANTS
AIR TEMPERATURE, ˚C SOLUBLE CHLORIDE LEVEL
RELATIVE HUMIDITY, % STEEL CONDITION
DEW POINT, ˚C
SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE, ˚C
BLASTING ABRASIVES: BLASTING EQUIPMENT: BLASTING INSPECTION CRITERIA:

TYPE TYPE OIL/GREASE CONTAMINANTS
SIZE PRE-HEATING TYPE SOLUBLE CHLORIDE
ABRASIVE RATIO AIR QUALITY CONTAMINANTS(SPEC/ACTUAL)
CHLORIDE CONTENT BLASTING QUALITY
OIL CONTAMINATION CLEANLINESS (SPEC/ACTUAL)
SURFACE PROFILE
(SPEC/ACTUAL)
DUST LEVEL(SPEC/ACTUAL)
METHOD OF COATING APPLICATION:

COATING APPLICATION:
TIME START/FINISH PRODUCT(S)/QUANTITIES BATCH NO MIXING RATIO THINNER WFT DFT
POST APPLICATION INSPECTION:

VISUAL INSPECTION:
TDFT (SPEC/ACTUAL): METHOD:

HOLIDAY TESTING: METHOD:
ADHESION TESTING: METHOD:
TOUCH-UP AND REPAIR: METHOD:
OTHER TESTING: METHOD:
REMARKS:
PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR QC INSPECTOR

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Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

4.3 ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING 16

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10. ANNEX A. COATING SYSTEMS 29

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1.3 SPECIFIC TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

1.3.1 General NCOC N.V. Terms & Definitions

Company North Caspian Operating Company N.V. (NCOC N.V.)

SRS Company Intranet based Standards Reference System

STN North Caspian Operating Company N.V. Technical Standard

The Supplier is a Manufacturer or Vendor that provides equipment, materials, and/or

1.3.2 Specific STN Terms, Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

1.4 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

Ref. Document Number / Link Title / Description

1.5 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

2.1 ROK REQUIREMENTS

2.2 QUALIFICATION OF PERSONNEL

3.1 TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

 Physical state of the delivered product

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

3.3 OPERATING ENVIRONMENTS (ATMOSPHERIC-CORROSIVITY CATEGORY)

CATEGORY ENVIRONMENT DEFINITION

3.4 CRITERIA FOR PAINT SYSTEM SELECTION

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

a) Project needs and requirements;

3.5 SURFACES NOT REQUIRING COATING

3.6 SUPPLIER’S REPRESENTATIVE

3.8 COATING MATERIALS REQUIREMENT

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Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

3.8.5 Pure or modified epoxy

4.1 PRIMARY SURFACE PREPARATION

4.2 SECONDARY SURFACE PREPARATION

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4.3 ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

4.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

4.5 ADDITIONAL PREPARATION

4.6 POWER TOOL CLEANING

4.7 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR STAINLESS STEEL AND SPECIAL ALLOY

4.8 SURFACE PREPARATION OF HOT DIP GALVANIZED SURFACE

Specification for External Coating - Onshore/Offshore

5.2 SURFACE CLEANING BEFORE PAINTING

5.3 APPLICATION METHODS

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5.4 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

5.6 COATING THICKNESS

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5.7 WELD AREAS

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6.2 INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS

6.3 EXCESS THICKNESS

6.4 FILM DEFECTS

6.5 CONTAMINATED SURFACES