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PROCEDURE FOR REPAIR TOUCH-UP PAINT OF EQUIPMENT,

STRUCTURAL AND PIPING

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PURPOSE
2. SCOPE
3. DEFINITIONS
4. REFERENCES
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
6. PROCEDURE
7. QUALITY CONTROL/ INSPECTION
8. SAFETY PRECUATIONS
9. ATTACHMENTS
9.1 APCS Painting system for piping
9.2 Organization chart
9.3 JSA

1. PURPOSE

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The purpose of this procedure is to assure proper paint applications, safe and controlled touch-up
painting of piping and components, equipment and structural steels in the field using correct materials
and equipment in accordance with SAUDI ARAMCO project specifications.

2. SCOPE
This method is applicable to piping and components, equipment and structural steels that require
touch-up/repair painting after installation. It does not cover FBE coated pipe. This applies to Paint
damage during transportation, handling and erection.

3. DEFINITIONS
Coating : an application of protective or decorative covering which can be
in the form of liquid, paste, tape or powder.

RFI : Request for Inspection

AFC : Approved for Construction

APCS : Approved protective coating system

SATIP : Saudi Aramco typical inspection plan

SAES : Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards

SAEP : Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedure

SAIC : Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist

SATR : Saudi Aramco Test Report

SAMSS : Saudi Aramco Material System Specifications

WFT : Wet Film Thickness

DFT : Dry Film Thickness

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MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet

4. REFERENCES
SAES-H-100 : Coating Materials & Application Requirements for Industrial
Facilities

SAES-H-102 : Safety Requirements for Coating Application

SAES-H-101 : Approved Protective Coating System for Industrial Plants &

Equipment

SAES-H- 101V : Approved Saudi Aramco data sheets- painting and coating

SAEP-316 : performance qualification of coating personnel

SAES-H-001 : Coating selection & application requirement for industrial plant &
equipment

SSPC-SP1 : solvent cleaning specification

SSPC-SP2 : hand tool cleaning specification

SSPC-SP3 : power tool cleaning specification

SSPC-PA2 : measurement of dry paint thickness

SAIC-H-2032 : Repair and/ or touch-up coatings

5. RESPONSIBILITIES
Painting Supervisor:

Ensure full compliance by all painting foremen, painters, scaffolder and labor regarding execution
of the work In accordance with Saudi Aramco project requirement and specifications. Confirm the

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availability of material, tool, equipment and required personnel who carry out the work. Conduct
brief meeting with all the involved personnel in painting.

Quality Control Inspector

Monitor daily coating activities and conduct inspections in accordance with approved project
SATIP and associated documents. Prepare daily documentation and final acceptance documents
when required. Maintain close relationship with customer representative.

Safety supervisor

Check the work areas for any unsafe conditions. Ensure that all safety requirements have been
adequately addressed and work shall be carried out in accordance with Saudi Aramco project
safety procedures.

Engineering Department

Prepare method of statement in accordance with project specifications and submit to Saudi
Aramco for review and approval. Provide AFC drawings, material specification and other related
document require on coating job.

6. PROCEDURE
6.1 General requirement

6.1.1 Ensure that supervisor and coating applicator hold valid coating certification card
issued by Saudi Aramco

6.1.2 Saudi Aramco Paint data sheet for coating system (APCS) are always available on
site.

6.1.3 Prepared surfaces and Sanded areas are cleaned of any contaminants by brushing
or by air blowing with clean dry air.

6.1.4 All edges of the original coating are feathered out at least 50mm beyond bare metal

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6.1.5 Gloss of existing coating are removed by sanding or by equivalent means prior to
over coating.

6.1.6 Paint shall not be applied if one of the following conditions exists (unless paint is
specifically formulated for averted condition)

a. Substrate temperature is less than 100C of the temperature limit given in the
applicable Saudi Aramco Data Sheet.
b. Substrate temperature less than 30C above the dew point.
c. Maximum surface temperature during paint application shall not exceed paint
Manufacturer recommendations as per Technical Data Sheet.

6.1.7 Paint material for touch up is supplied by the same manufacturer. If paint material
or coating used for repair/ touch \-up is different from original applied coaing
system, paint material for touch up meets OVER Coating Compatibility Chart (SAES-
H-001)

6.1.8 Paint shall not be applied during adverse weather conditions such as; but not
restricted to following.

a. Wind is strong enough to blow sand, salt spray or other foreign matter to the
surface being painted
b. Rain

6.1.9 Cover areas adjacent to defects with adhesive tape before commencing paint touch-
up, apply paint by observing WFT&DFT requirement for particular system with
required overlapping, maintain the recoating interval period and remove the
adhesive tape.

6.2 Storage

6.2.1 Paints and thinners shall be stored in well ventilated buildings and storage
temperatures as recommended in manufacture’s data sheet

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6.2.2 Paint material used at construction site must be covered with appropriate canvas,
tarpaulins, or equivalent for temporary storage period not to exceed 14 days

6.2.3 Temperature sensitive polymerization paint materials must be stored in air

conditioned storage area to maintain the temperature as recommended in
manufacturer’s data sheet

6.2.4 Each paint container should be marked in accordance with 09-SAMSS-060.

6.2.5 Paint should not be used from a container showing sign of leakage

6.2.6 Paint which have exceed the self-life shall be set aside and not be used

6.3 Provide scaffolding and man lift for elevated areas if required.

6.4 Pre inspections to evaluate paint system, type of damages, surface contaminations and
applicable repair paint system shall be done as per Saudi Aramco Applicable Standard and
Procedures.

6.5 Repair procedure for immersion coatings

6.5.1 Surface preparation shall be done as per manufacturer’s data sheet or Aramco
standard and specification

6.5.2 Clean defective area by solvent or detergent wash.

6.5.3 For areas less than 0.1m2, grind to a rough metal surface using at least an 80 grit
disc sander. Feather edge the coating at least 50mm beyond bare metal.

6.5.5 Remove dust and debris by brush or vacuum

6.5.6 Coating shall be applied observing the WFT and DFT requirements for the
particular system. Recoating intervals shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s data sheets.

6.5.7 Cover areas adjacent to defects with heavy duty textile or fabric adhesive tape
before commencing repair or patch up.

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6.5.8 Apply coating by brush for areas less than 0.1m2 to the original specification
except that the first coat of a multi-coat system shall be thinned.

6.6 Repair of coating for Atmospheric services

6.6.1 Surface preparation and application shall be done as per manufacturer’s data sheet
or Aramco standard/ specification

6.6.2 Using appropriate equipment and tools prepare the surface and apply
paint/coating to repair/ touch up specified equipment, structural steels and piping.

6.6.3 Coating shall be applied observing the WFT and DFT requirements for the
particular system. Re coating intervals shall be accordance with the manufacturer’s
data sheets

6.6.4 Succeeding application of coats are inspected and accepted per SAIC-H-2030

6.6.5 Total DFT of repair coating is measured per SAIC-H-2031. DFT confirms to the
specific requirement of the respective APCS data sheet.

7. QUALITY CONTROL/INSPECTION
Requirement for quality and acceptance criteria shall confirm to SAES-H-100, section 9.

8. SAFETY PRECAUTION:
8.1 Read the material data sheet and be aware of manufacturer’s recommendation.

8.2 Wear full body harness when working at heights

8.3 Wear blasting and painting protective clothing and working gears. The personnel shall
wear breathing apparatus when carrying out internal blasting and spraying activities.

8.4 Secured tools while working at height

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8.5 Adequate PPE provide according from MSDS.

8.6 Other safety requirements shall conform to SAES-H-102

8.7 A Job safety Analysis as attached will be implemented during works.

9. ATTACHMENT:
9.1 APCS painting system for piping

9.2 Organization chart

9.3 JSA

Attachment -9.2

ORGANIZATION CHART

PAINTING SUPERVISOR

QA/QC

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SAFETY OFFICER

PAINTING FOREMAN

PERMIT RECEIVER

PAINTER

PAINTER HELPER

PROJECT WASIT INLET & GAS PROCESSING PACKAGE-1

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JOB ORDER NO. 11049-D

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