EU Coating Specification Guide

NEW EU PDH KALLO
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

COATING
GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR COATING
REV DATE ISSUED FOR DRAFT CHECK APPROVED

01 24/MAY/2019 Issue for Review A. Roberti A.J. Invernizzi S.M. Volontè
02 25/JUL/2019 Issue for Review A. Roberti A.J. Invernizzi S.M. Volontè
03 27/SEP/2019 Final Issue A. Roberti A.J. Invernizzi S.M. Volontè
04 26/FEB/2020 Final Issue A. Roberti A.J. Invernizzi S.M. Volontè
05 30/NOV/2020 Final Issue A. Roberti A.J. Invernizzi S.M. Volontè
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INDEX
1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 Applicability ............................................................................................................................ 5
2 Definitions.......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Terms and definition specific of the current scope .................................................................. 5
2.2 Technical terms ........................................................................................................................ 6
3 Applied standards............................................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Standards and regulations ........................................................................................................ 7
4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.1 General ..................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Deviation and alternative proposal ........................................................................................ 10
5 PARTY’s responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 10
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 10
5.2 Quality ................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3 Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Scope of activities .................................................................................................................. 11
6 Basic requirements ........................................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Design and selection requirements ........................................................................................ 11
6.2 Coating requirements ............................................................................................................. 12
6.3 Coating equipment requirements ........................................................................................... 12
6.4 Requirements for machinery .................................................................................................. 13
6.5 Requirements for dynamic piping supports ........................................................................... 15
6.6 Requirements for electrical and miscellaneous equipment installed outdoor ........................ 16
6.7 Requirements for electrical and miscellaneous equipment installed indoor .......................... 17
6.8 Requirements for equipment (indoor or outdoor installed), piping, panels, structural and
support steel ..................................................................................................................................... 17
7 Surface preparation .......................................................................................................................... 17
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 17
7.2 Steel preparation / removal of mechanical imperfections ...................................................... 18
7.3 Removal of exogenous compounds and degreasing .............................................................. 18
7.4 Surface preparation ................................................................................................................ 18
7.5 Surface cleanliness grades ..................................................................................................... 19
8 Painting / coating materials and methods......................................................................................... 20
8.1 Painting / coating materials.................................................................................................... 20
8.2 Environmental requirements .................................................................................................. 21
9 Painting products application ........................................................................................................... 21
9.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 21
9.2 Spray application ................................................................................................................... 24
9.3 Brush application ................................................................................................................... 24
9.4 Coating of Hot-Dip-Galvanized steel .................................................................................... 24
9.5 Stainless steel ......................................................................................................................... 25
9.6 Coating of FS flanges ............................................................................................................ 25
9.7 Coating of field welds during fabrication .............................................................................. 26
9.8 Repair and maintenance of coatings ...................................................................................... 26
10 Coating systems ............................................................................................................................... 27
11 Quality assurance / quality control ................................................................................................... 27
11.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 27
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11.2 Quality plan ........................................................................................................................... 28

11.3 Quality control and testing ..................................................................................................... 28
11.4 Coating Pre Job Meeting........................................................................................................ 29
11.5 Methods of testing ................................................................................................................. 29
12 Warranty........................................................................................................................................... 31
13 Wrapping with aluminum foil .......................................................................................................... 31
13.1 General ................................................................................................................................... 31
13.2 Surface condition ................................................................................................................... 32
13.3 Surface preparation ................................................................................................................ 32
13.4 Foil material and thickness .................................................................................................... 32
13.5 Application conditions ........................................................................................................... 32
14 Safety ............................................................................................................................................... 32
15 Documentation ................................................................................................................................. 33
15.1 Before the beginning of any coating activities ...................................................................... 33
15.2 At the end of coating activities .............................................................................................. 34
16 Tables ............................................................................................................................................... 34
17 Attachments ..................................................................................................................................... 48
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1 Scope
This specification is valid for the above ground items of NEW EU PDH Plant Project.
This specification has been prepared based on “PAINTING SPECIFICATION FOR EQUIPMENT,
PIPING & STRUCTURAL STEEL” BES-CO-04-002 Rev: DH2-2 requirements.
1.1 Applicability
This specification covers the method for corrosion protection of the above ground, outdoor and
indoor installed surfaces from atmospheric attack by means of protective coatings.
This specification has been developed considering that the ambient conditions at site comply with
EN ISO 12944 category C4 and the coatings systems selected (or to be selected in case of
manufacturer standard coating systems) shall have very high durability (VH, more than 25 years).
This specification does not cover corrosion protection in case that the metal surface can be exposed
to:
- Contact with chemicals (acids, alkalis, organic solvents, gases, etc.);

- Mechanical action (abrasion, etc.);
- Fire;
- Micro-organisms (marine fouling, bacteria, fungi, etc.).
2 Definitions
2.1 Terms and definition specific of the current scope
Coat Manufacturer: the firm that produces coats and relevant thinners
COMPANY: BOREALIS AG
CONTRACTOR: TECNIMONT SpA
PARTY: either Vendor or Site Contractor or both Vendor and Site
Contractor
Party Coating Specialist: the person appointed by PARTY (internal or external
consultant, appointed by PARTY at own care and cost), familiar
with coating/lining activities including the relevant
international standards, who is in charge to review Project
Specifications, in order to:
- highlight any deviation from this working procedure due
to not applicable requirements to the items belonging to
the supply
- transfer specification requirements into shop/site work
orders to surface preparation, products application and
coating inspection personnel
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Party Inspector: the person, appointed by PARTY (internal or external

consultant, appointed by PARTY at own care and cost),
responsible for quality assurance and conformance with this
specification. Inspector shall be familiar with required activities
and applicable specifications, standards, etc. and shall be able
to carry out required actions/duties
Site Contractor: the party carrying out the coating activities at construction site
Vendor: the party manufacturing or supplying equipment, machinery,
piping, fasteners, structural, miscellaneous and support steels,
etc. to perform the duties specified by CONTRACTOR. The
VENDOR is responsible for shop coating/lining
2.2 Technical terms
Coat: primers, intermediates, finishes, enamels, varnishes,

emulsions, catalyzed coatings, bituminous coatings and other
organic coatings. Inorganic coatings that are applied in the
same manner as paints are also included in this definition
DFT: dry film thickness
Dynamic piping support: metallic and non-metallic expansion joint and spring support
Electrical equipment: transformers, low voltage motors, switchboards, switchgears
bus-ducts, AC/DC UPS systems & batteries
Field coating: on-site surface pre-treatment, coating and curing before,
during or after erection/construction
Ferritic steel (FS): includes low temperature carbon steel, carbon steel and low
alloy steel (Cr < 9% and Ni < 1%)
Galvanized: hot dip galvanized steel, as per EN ISO 1461
Indoor: any installation place not directly exposed to atmospheric site
conditions, such as closed buildings
ITP: inspection and test plan
Machinery: rotary machines (excluding shelf items), packages (skid or site

assembled), bridge cranes, high and medium voltage motors
Miscellaneous equipment: instruments, instrumental and control valves, shelf items and
any item not mentioned in other definitions
Miscellaneous steel: ladders, cages, stair treads, stair stringers, toe plate, guard and
handrails, floor and checker plates, gratings, cable conduits
and support for both instrumentation and electrical
Operating temperature (or the maximum operating temperature made provision for the
temperature): item. This temperature shall take into consideration any
process condition such as steam out, reactor beds regeneration
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steps, etc. This temperature shall be used to select the

applicable coating system
Outdoor: any installation place exposed to atmospheric site conditions,
including sheltered areas and opened buildings
PDS: product datasheet
Piping: pipes, fittings, flanged and not flanged (bulk) valves, etc.
Pressure items bolting: all type of bolts, nuts and washer used for pressure vessels,
piping, etc.
Roughness (R): the surface profile of the substrate
Shop coating: surface pre-treatment, coating and curing in a workshop
before shipment to the site for erection/construction
Stainless steel (SS): all austenitic materials in AISI 300 series (AISI 304, AISI
316, etc.)
Structural bolting: all type of bolts, nuts and washers used for structural steel and
anchor bolts
Structural steel: main steel structures (i.e. beams, columns, bracings,
stiffeners, base plates), pipe-racks, etc.
Zinc rich primer: any zinc containing primer, inorganic or organic, in
compliance with EN ISO 12944-5, paragraph 7.1.2
3 Applied standards
It shall be PARTY’s responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the requirements of the

referenced Codes and Standards.
When an edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition in force at the time of
PARTY’s commitment shall apply.
Intermediate changes or updates/revisions of applied codes, standards, regulations or laws during

the course of the project shall be brought to CONTRACTOR’s attention by the PARTY. Possible
implications for the works shall be discussed.
Any discrepancy or contradiction shall be brought to the attention of the CONTRACTOR.
3.1 Standards and regulations
Besides the Standards and Regulations listed in the CONTRACT and in particular in Appendix E
and its Enclosures, also Standards and Regulations listed in the following sections shall be followed.
European Directives:
- None
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Design Codes:
- None
COMPANY Specifications:
- BES-CO-07-004 “Marking and Tagging” rev. DH2-2 (refer to paragraph 17

ATTACHMENTS)
COMPANY Specifications (For reference only):
- BES-CO-04-002 “Painting Specification for Equipment, Piping & Structural Steel”

CONTRACTOR/Project Specifications:
- 33000667-TCM-DH2-PS-SPE-00011 (4078-VW-SG-0000000007) “General Specification

for Fireproofing”
- 33000667-TCM-DH2-PS-SPE-00024 (4078-VW-SG-0000000012) “Coating General
Specification For Bulk Flanged Valves”
Industrial Standards:
- ASTM A755 “Standard Specification for Steel Sheet, Metallic Coated by The Hot-Dip
Process and Prepainted by The Coil-Coating Process for Exterior Exposed Building Products”
- ASTM A780 “Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip
- Galvanized Coatings”
- ASTM D3359 “Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test”
- ASTM D4285 “Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air”
- ASTM D4417 “Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast
Cleaned Steel”
- ASTM D4752 “Standard Practice for Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate
(Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub”
- ASTM D4940 “Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble Ionic
Contamination of Blast Cleaning Abrasives”
- ASTM D6386 “Standard Practice for Preparation of Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coated Iron
and Steel Product and Hardware Surfaces for Painting”
- ASTM D7393 “Standard Practice for Indicating Oil in Abrasives”
- EN ISO 1461 “Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings on Fabricated Iron and Steel Articles --
Specifications and Test Methods”
- EN ISO 2808 “Paints and Varnishes - Determination of Film Thickness”
- EN ISO 4624 “Paints and Varnishes - Pull-Off Test for Adhesion
- EN ISO 4628-3 “Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation of Degradation of Coatings - Designation
of Quantity and Size of Defects, and of Intensity of Uniform Changes in Appearance - Part 3:
Assessment of Degree of Rusting”
- EN ISO 8501- 1/2/3 “Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness”
- EN ISO 8502-3/6/9 “Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Tests for the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness”
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- EN ISO 8503-2/5 “Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Surface Roughness Characteristics of Blast-Cleaned Steel Substrates”
- EN ISO 8504-2 “Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Surface Preparation Methods - Part 2: Abrasive Blast-Cleaning”
- EN ISO 11124 “Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Specifications for Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives”
- EN ISO 11126 “Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Specifications for Non-Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives”
- EN ISO 12944 “Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by Protective
Paint Systems”
- NACE SP0198 “Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing Materials
- A Systems Approach”
- SSPC-PA 1 “Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating” can be used in alternative

- SSPC-PA 2 “Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness
Requirements”
- SSPC PA Guide 3 “A guide to safety in paint application”
- SSPC-PS 12.01 “One Coat Zinc-Rich Painting System”
- SSPC-SP 1 “Solvent Cleaning”
- SSPC-SP 10 “Near-White Blast Cleaning”
- SSPC-SP 11 “Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal
- SSPC-SP WJ 2 “Very Thorough Waterjetting”
4 Introduction
4.1 General
This Specification is intended for use by COMPANY, CONTRACTOR, PARTY, inspectors and
quality control personnel.
Where coating work is involved, this specification shall be quoted as part of any contractual
document.
This specification establishes the detailed requirements of COMPANY, with respect to materials
and coating products, surface preparation, application, color coding, testing methods and inspection
to be employed for coating of steel, constructions, process facilities and associated equipment.
All below mentioned requirements shall be met during both the new construction and maintenance
phase of an installation, as long as it is kept in operation.
This specification includes the protection against atmospheric corrosion of ferritic steel, stainless
steel, hot dip galvanized steel and plastic components, involved in structural steel, production
facilities, process equipment, piping, electrical equipment and instrumentation.
This specification covers all aspects of coating on installations and is intended to be applied in its
entirety on new construction projects. For painting maintenance works on existing installations, this
specification shall be applied taking care of the existing type of coating and the current quality level.
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Maintenance coating systems shall not be used on new structures and/or installations.
CONTRACTOR shall evaluate and approve the selected brand and type of the coating proposed by
PARTY, based on specified use and design conditions, but also on practical / actual conditions and
other coating activities in the surrounding areas. PARTY shall follow this specification without any
deviation.
COMPANY shall be informed about the selected Coat Manufacturer and type of coats before start
of the painting activities.
4.2 Deviation and alternative proposal
This document describes the quality of surface preparation and the quality and type of protective
coatings. Since these high quality levels can be reached using different processes, PARTY may offer
alternative proposals for consideration by CONTRACTOR and for COMPANY approval. Such
proposals shall clearly indicate technical and financial advantages to CONTRACTOR and
COMPANY and shall be supported by full details of work procedures and coating products.
5 PARTY’s responsibilities
5.1 General
PARTY is, in addition to his responsibilities under the general conditions of the contract, responsible
for all aspects of ensuring and establishing / demonstrating that the quality of the work, being
performed, is in strict accordance with this specification and all other relevant documents.
It is PARTY's responsibility to ensure that all equipment, structures, piping, machinery and any
other items and areas not being painted are protected from mechanical damage, as well as damage
caused by abrasive during abrasive blasting, coat droppings and over-spray.
Special precaution shall be taken to prevent abrasive from entering equipment and or open pipeline
sections, by taping and / or blinding-off, before blasting starts.
5.2 Quality
PARTY is fully responsible for all Quality Assurance and Quality control (QA/QC).
PARTY shall submit, in detail, proposals for implementing this specification and demonstrate that
this plan provides the quality assurance and control as required.
The obligations of PARTY in this respect are explained more detail in paragraph 11 ‘Quality
assurance / Quality control’.
5.3 Safety
All work shall be done strictly in accordance with the applicable acts, regulations and taking care of
available best practices.
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The PARTY shall be responsible for all aspects of safety related to the coating work to be performed.
All handling and storage of coating materials shall be done strictly in accordance with Coat
Manufacturer's recommended procedures (technical and safety data sheets) for the assurance of
personal safety.
PARTY shall take care about the implementation of the recommendations regarding the use personal
protection and protective equipment, as given in the Coat Manufacturer's data sheets, and/or
indicated on the product containers.
Safety precautions shall be clearly described on the technical data sheets of coatings and coating
material supplied, as well as on the containers.
Where this specification indicates restrictions on the use of certain materials, these limitations shall
be strictly adhered to.
5.4 Scope of activities
PARTY shall:
- Advise CONTRACTOR any time if the requirements of this specification can be improved;
- Provide all materials necessary for work execution;
- Verify that all surfaces to be painted are suitable for surface preparation and/or coating;
- Protect all equipment, machinery, piping, structures, miscellaneous steel, etc. and any other
areas from the following types of damage:
• mechanical
• environmental
• abrasive (caused during blast cleaning)
• paint dripping or over-spray;
- Keep the working area cleaned of all empty coat cans and waste materials on a daily basis;
- Remove from the site all used tools, empty containers, waste and machinery at the end of
work;
- Submit the PDS of all products (coats, thinners, solvents, etc.) in order to obtain approval
from CONTRACTOR;
- Have the instrumentation and the personnel to carry out all tests as indicated in paragraph 11
‘Quality assurance / Quality control’;
- Re-apply coating of all parts that CONTRACTOR do not consider satisfactory according to
this painting specification or that have not passed the tests;
- Perform all necessary coating touch-up;
- Provide an accurate warrantee program, with minimum requirements as defined in this
specification.
6 Basic requirements
6.1 Design and selection requirements
The requirements of EN ISO 12944-3 shall be taken into consideration during the design of
equipment, piping, structural and support steel.
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Operating conditions of piping and equipment, environmental and process parameters will determine
the selection of the applicable painting and corrosion protection systems.
The PARTY is responsible for the selection of the appropriate coating system, in accordance with
the approved list of coating systems, in relation to the application.
Part of the PARTY’s responsibility shall be also the selection of the appropriate coat products, from
recommended Coat Manufacturer, in accordance with the applicable coating system.
6.2 Coating requirements
All non-insulated and insulated steel and plastic surfaces shall be painted with a full coating system
as detailed in this specification.
Insulated austenitic stainless steel piping may also be protected by wrapping with aluminum foil
(refer to paragraph 13).
All the other materials (e.g. galvanized steel, aluminum, etc.) shall be painted only if a specific RAL
is indicated in Table 6 - Final Color Code.
The following parts shall not be painted or coated unless specifically required and approved:
- valve stems and threads;

- pump and engine shafts;
- mechanical seals;
- nuts and bolts;
- insulation material and fire proofing;
- insulation jackets on piping and equipment (weather proofing);
- internal surfaces of piping and equipment, unless otherwise specified;
- galvanized steel (except a specific RAL is required);
- working surfaces of equipment;
- identification plates;
- instrument panels, meter faces and gauge glasses;
- aluminum (except a specific RAL is required) and porcelain surfaces;
- concrete surfaces.
6.3 Coating equipment requirements
General:
Equipment shall be maintained in good condition such that the requirements of this specification are
met at all times. All equipment shall fulfil the requirements in accordance with the applicable acts
and regulations.
Blast Cleaning Equipment:
The compressed air supply used for blasting shall be free of water and oil. Adequate separators and
traps shall be provided, and these shall be drained continuously and inspected on a regular interval.
ASTM D4285 test shall be carried out before each shift.
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Blast cleaning equipment shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Application equipment:
The spraying equipment to be used shall meet the recommendations and instructions as indicated by
the Coat Manufacturer for each specific coating system.
Maintenance and Earthing of the Application Equipment:
All applicable equipment shall be earthed, and all necessary precautions shall be taken to prevent
the build-up of static electricity. Especially blasting equipment, its operators and the equipment
being blasted shall be properly earthed, to prevent the occurrence of electro-static discharges.
6.4 Requirements for machinery
Ready-to-install machinery shall be fully protected and painted according to this specification:
Item Requirements
A) High and medium
voltage motors,
cranes, pressure Fully coated using this specification as working procedure without any
vessels of packages, deviation.
base plates and
structural steel.
- Steel preparation as per paragraph 7.2 of this
specification
- Abrasive blasting as per EN ISO 8501-1 grade Sa
B.1) Before 2½ (or SSPC-SP 10). The roughness obtained
hydraulic test: shall guarantee proper primer adhesion.
No further steel preparation or abrasive blasting shall

B) Rotary machines. be allowed after machining.
If flash rusting occurred, cleaning by water-jetting as
per SSPC-SP WJ-2 is the preferred method for
restoring the original conditions.
B.2) After
Alternative method shall be proposed by PARTY for
hydraulic test:
CONTRACTOR review.
The casing shall be immediately coated by weldable
primer applied at 25 µm of dry film thickness.
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The surface to be coated shall be degreased as per

SSPC-SP 1; the method selected shall not spoil the
metallic surface or remove or softening the weldable
primer already applied. Areas where the shop primer
has been damaged shall be restored to original
condition using mechanical tools compatible with type
of primer and the status of casing. PARTY shall
propose the method of surface preparation for
CONTRACTOR review.
The coating system shall be preferably selected among
those mentioned in this specification.
However, PARTY can propose the own coating system
subjected to CONTRACTOR approval.
The proposed coating system shall comply with the
following parameters:
- Environment aggressiveness C4, as per EN ISO
12944-2
B.3) After - Expected very high durability (VH, more than 25
assembly: years) defined as per EN ISO 12944-1
For item operated at temperature higher than
121°C, an anti-corrosive primer shall be provided
other than intermediate/finish coat
- SS insulated*, with temperature in the range 50 to
200°C shall be protected from corrosion under
insulation (CUI)
- Operating temperature as reference temperature
defined as per paragraph 2.2 of this specification
- Surface preparation as indicated in PDS of the
primer
- Thickness of each layer as indicated in PDS
- Final color as per Table 6
PARTY shall provide a Coat Manufacturer written

declaration confirming the coating systems and their
application methods and quality control comply with
required durability at site conditions.
C) Tests C.1) Items
The following tests mentioned at Refer to paragraph 11 of this specification.
shall be carried out paragraph 6.4A):
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before, during and Before hydraulic test: visual inspection of the metallic
after application and surface as per:
the values measured - EN ISO 8501-3; acceptance criterion: grade P2
shall be recorded on (steel preparation)
daily logs.
- SSPC-SP 1; acceptance criterion: free from visible
grease, oil, etc. (surface cleaning)
- EN ISO 8501-1 grade Sa 2½ (or SSPC-SP 10)
- EN ISO 8503-2 or ASTM D4417 method C;
acceptance criterion: as per coat manufacturer
recommendation (roughness test)
After hydraulic test: visual inspection of the metallic
surface as per:
- Shop primer shall coat the whole surface.
C.2) Items
mentioned at During application of full coating system
paragraph 6.4B): - Recording of ambient conditions (air and metal
temperature, relative humidity and dew point);
acceptance criteria: as per PDS.
- SSPC-SP 1; acceptance criterion: free from visible
grease, oil, etc. (surface cleaning);
- EN ISO 8501-1 grade Sa 2½ (or SSPC-SP 10) or
alternative grade suitable for the selected primer
Final inspection:
- Visual inspection of the coating system;
acceptance criteria: free from: sag, runs, blistering,
wrinkling, spots and no different color shade
and/or gloss shall be admitted.
- Dry film thickness; acceptance criteria: as per
accepted coating system.
Note: * except for tubing (diameter ≤ 2”) and non-pressure parts.
6.5 Requirements for dynamic piping supports
For dynamic piping support the following points shall be followed:

Item Requirements
A.1) Hanger (can and rod) shall be delivered hot dip galvanized according to EN ISO
A) Spring 1461.
support. A.2) Ferritic steel clamp operating up to 150 °C shall be delivered hot dip galvanized
according to EN ISO 1461.
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- Free from mechanical defects as per paragraph 7.2

of this specification
A.3) Ferritic steel clamp - Abrasive blasted as per EN ISO 8501-1 grade Sa
operating above 151 °C shall 2½ (or SSPC-SP 10). The roughness obtained shall
be: guarantee perfect primer adhesion
- Coated by application of ethyl silicate primer, 50
µm of dry film thickness
- Environment aggressiveness: classified C4 as per
A.4) Spring coil shall be EN ISO 12944-2
corrosion protected by elastic
- Expected durability: very high (VH) as per EN ISO
coating selected considering
12944-1
the following:
- Final color a per Table 6.
B.1) Metallic flanges of non-metallic expansion joint shall be delivered hot dip galvanized
according to EN ISO 1461.
- FS components shall be abrasive blasted as per
paragraph 7.4 of this specification. SS surfaces
shall be covered with an appropriate tape for
B) avoiding surface contamination by FS debris.
Expansion - Surface preparation shall be carried out using non-
joint. B.2) Metallic expansion joint: metallic abrasive, such as corundum.
- After abrasive blasting, FS shall be coated by
coating system, selected among those mentioned in
the Table 4 and Table 5; while SS surface shall be
coated by 2 x 25 µm of silicone acrylic or silicone
aluminium.
For items mentioned in paragraphs 6.5A.3) and 6.5B.2) tests according to paragraph 11
C) Tests of this specification shall be carried out before, during and after application and the values
measured shall be recorded on daily logs.
6.6 Requirements for electrical and miscellaneous equipment installed outdoor
Electrical and miscellaneous equipment outdoor installed shall be supplied according to

manufacturer’s standard coating system (except color: refer to Table 6).
The manufacturer’s standard coatings systems shall comply with the following parameters:
- Environment aggressiveness C4, as per EN ISO 12944-2;

- Expected durability very high (VH, more than 25 years), as per EN ISO 12944-1;
- SS insulated*, with temperature in the range 50 to 200°C shall be protected from corrosion
under insulation (CUI)
- Operating temperature as reference temperature defined as per paragraph 2.2;
- Surface preparation as indicated in PDS of the primer;
- Thickness of each layer as indicated in PDS;
- Colors/RAL as per Project requirements.
* except for tubing (diameter ≤ 2”) and non-pressure parts.
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The coating procedure issued by PARTY shall contain the above-mentioned information and, as
minimum, the quality control shall include:
- Environmental conditions (relative humidity, air and steel temperature, dew point) with
relevant acceptance criteria and test frequency;
- Surface preparation as indicated in primer PDS including the acceptance criteria. As
minimum, it shall be indicated the method followed for removal of contaminants, abrasive
blasting grade and final roughness;
- Check of dry film thickness of each applied coat; minimum DFT to be in accordance with
accepted coating system, maximum DFT to be in accordance with coat manufacturer’s
recommendation;
- Check of coating adhesion as per ASTM D3359 method A on test panels prepared step by
step as item, minimum acceptance rating 4A;
- Check of visual appearance of each coat to be lack of runs, sags, blisters, pinholes, etc.
PARTY shall also provide a Coat Manufacturer written declaration confirming the coating systems
and their application methods and quality control comply with required durability at site conditions.
6.7 Requirements for electrical and miscellaneous equipment installed indoor
Item installed indoor shall be coated with system manufacturer’s standard (except color) without
submitting documents for CONTRACTOR review/acceptance (to be submitted for info only).
6.8 Requirements for equipment (indoor or outdoor installed), piping, panels, structural and
support steel
Equipment, piping, structural and support steel shall be coated following this specification as
working procedure, without any deviation.
Surface of panels (i.e. corrugated steel sheets, steel decks, prefabricated or monolithic sandwich
panels, etc.) exposed to site atmosphere, shall be supplied as per:
- In non-aggressive inside environments, supplier’s standard can be used: 25 µm polyester

silicone shall be applied as a minimum;
- In all other environments, supplier’s standard can be used: 200 µm Plastisol shall be applied
as a minimum.
For structural steel/part to be fireproofed with intumescent coating (non-concrete/cement products),

requiring application of coating system16, refer also to dedicated Project specification 33000667-
TCM-DH2-PS-SPF-00011 (4078-VW-SG-0000000007) “General Specification for Fireproofing”.
7 Surface preparation
7.1 General
The original condition of steel surfaces shall be classified according to EN ISO 8501-1 for new
equipment, piping and structures, and according to EN ISO 8501-2 for existing equipment, piping
and structures.
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7.2 Steel preparation / removal of mechanical imperfections
The metallic surface to be protected by coat shall comply with EN ISO 8501-3 grade P2.
As clarification, for structural steel no sharp edge shall be present (this requirement is applicable on
any surface including but not limited to flanges, cut surfaces, drilled surfaces, punched surfaces, bolt
holes, etc.); rolled edges require no preparation or radiusing.
7.3 Removal of exogenous compounds and degreasing
Before starting any de-rusting operation or coating application (when the primer has been already
applied), metal surface shall be free from grease, oil and salt. SSPC-SP 1 is the standard for removing
the exogenous compounds and the method selected shall not spoil the metal surface or remove or
softening the primer already applied.
It is forbidden to use chlorinated solvent on SS.
Water used in the cleaning process shall be pure, clean, lacking suspended solids and shall have a
chloride content of max 150 ppm. In case the cleaning process is applied to stainless steel material
groups, the maximum chloride content shall be limited to a maximum of 25 ppm.
These operations shall perform manually, with the help, whenever necessary, of hard fiber brushes.
It is allowed to use high-pressure water jetting up to 100 bar maximum.
7.4 Surface preparation
Surface preparation shall be carried out only when the steel temperature is at least 3 °C above the
dew point temperature of the surrounding air.
Temperature and humidity shall be continuously monitored.
Surface preparation shall not be carried out under the rain or in a misty atmosphere or in presence
of dew and on moist surfaces.
The abrasive used shall be able to:
- obtain the required grade of the EN ISO or SSPC standards;

- produce a roughness (R) that guarantees a perfect primer adhesion. The surface profile (R)
shall be in accordance with primer PDS or with the requirements of the Coat Manufacturer.
Material selected shall be certified free of lime, silica and dust and shall be certified in accordance
with EN ISO 11124 or EN ISO 11126.
Ferritic steel shall be blasted as per EN ISO 8501-1 grade Sa 2½ minimum.
Abrasives for blast cleaning FS are specified in EN ISO 8504-2 but copper slag and free silica
containing abrasives are not allowed.
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Abrasive material for blast cleaning consisting solely of steel shot shall not be used for surfaces to
be coated with inorganic zinc primers. Only for automatic wheel blasting machines, a mixture
consisting of steel shot and at least 25% (wt.) steel grit is acceptable.
Stainless steel shall be blasted with corundum or garnet as per SSPC-SP 16. Glass beads shall be
used only to remove the weld oxide and not as abrasive to blast the stainless steel.
The surfaces hot dip galvanized shall be prepared and blasted as per ASTM D6386 or SSPC-SP 16,
using a soft abrasive (hardness < 5 Mohs).
It is forbidden to use FS shots and/or grits to blast stainless steel and hot dip galvanized steel
surfaces.
If abrasive is recycled, periodical tests shall be carried out to verify its quality: control of shape and
dimensions, vial test (as per ASTM D7393; free from oil and dust) and water-soluble contaminants
(as per ASTM D4940; ≤ 250 μS/cm).
Compressed air for blast cleaning shall be dehumidified and free of oil or any similar impurities.
Non-oil lubricated compressors are recommended.
Blasting outdoors is authorized only when the place is sufficiently equipped to avoid environment
pollution in the surrounding area. The maximum value of breathable dust, lacking in asbestos and
silica, is 10 mg/m3 TLV - TWA, unless otherwise indicated in local laws.
Surface preparation as per EN ISO 8501-1 grade St 3 (or SSPC-SP 11) shall be authorized by
CONTRACTOR and it can be used only for limited areas and when abrasive blasting is not really
feasible or permissible.
Surface preparation by means of blasting shall be performed when wet coat is not in progress in the
surrounding area.
The primer that has been already applied on the surface shall:
- be perfectly adherent and free from voids;

- have homogeneous thickness.
Scratches and/or defects shall repair by full coating system starting from surface preparation.
7.5 Surface cleanliness grades
General:
PARTY shall have at all times a copy available of all mentioned standards that shall be used for
execution of the scope of work. The availability of these standards is required for both the field
application and the activities executed in a workshop.
Alternative standards:
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The EN ISO standards and SSPC, even if are not equivalent, are considered similar:
EN ISO 8501-1 SSPC

Sa 2½ Very Thorough Blast Cleaning SP 10 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
Very Thorough Hand and Power
St 3 SP 11 Power Tool Cleaning to BareMetal
Tool Cleaning.
Thorough Hand and Power Tool
St 2 SP 11 Power Tool Cleaning to BareMetal
Cleaning
SSPC above mentioned standards could be used instead of EN ISO standards.
8 Painting / coating materials and methods
8.1 Painting / coating materials
PARTY is responsible for issuing a well-defined, brand dedicated coating working procedure, in
accordance with this specification.
Applicable Coat Products are, but not limited to:
- Alkylated amine epoxy

- Acrylic polyurethane (high solid)
- Inert multi-polymeric matrix
- High solid epoxy (glass flake)
- High solid epoxy (Aluminum)
- Zinc ethyl silicate
- Polyurethane paint
Coating products shall be delivered to the shop or at designated field area in original, unopened
container with labels intact. Only minor damage to cans is acceptable, provided that the cans have
not been punctured or the lid seal broken.
The label shall report, at least: name of Coat Manufacturer, type of product and related thinner,
instructions for processing, color, batch number, analysis of contents, identification of all toxic
substances, weight (gross and net), production date and expiring date.
Different brands or types of coats shall not be inter-mixed and the thinner shall be that recommended
by Coat Manufacturer.
PARTY shall be responsible for obtaining from the Coat Manufacturer full technical details of each
product and instructions for its application.
Coating products shall be properly stored in storage areas that are clean, well ventilated, protected
from sun, weather and temperature controlled in such a way as to prevent any deterioration of
containers and their contents. All cans of paint shall remain unopened until required for use.
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Storage facilities shall at least:
- be ventilated, to avoid solvent vapors accumulation and not exposed directly to sun light
- have a temperature as per Coat Manufacturer instructions
Products which has livered, gelled or otherwise deteriorated during storage shall not be used.
However, thixotropic materials which may require stirring to obtain normal consistency will be
acceptable.
No material shall be used that has been in stock for longer than twelve months after the date of
manufacture, or if this is shorter, longer than the shelf life as specified by the manufacturer in his
data sheets.
Damaged or previously opened tins of coat shall be disposed in case previous paragraph is
applicable.
8.2 Environmental requirements
All activities shall be carried out in strict accordance with local rules and legislation regarding
pollution prevention for water, soil and air. Also, all applicable rules and legislation regarding
personal health and safety shall be observed.
During application, drying and curing, the PARTY shall provide adequate ventilation, especially if
the work area is enclosed.
Coating products shall be lead-free and chromate-free.
After coating application and inspection have been completed, all surplus material and waste,
resulting from painting work, shall be collected and disposed outside the work area in a dedicated
area.
Overruns, droppings and smears shall be removed. Any tape used to tape-off areas, not to be coated,
shall be removed and collected for waste disposal.
9 Painting products application
9.1 General
The following methods can be used for the application of paint:
- airless spray application

- brush application (for stripe coats and touch up only)
- roller application (for touch up only)
Products shall be thinned and/or mixed according to PDS. The mixing shall be very accurate and
carried out by a mechanical mixer, dedicated paint mixing machine or as recommended by the Coat
Manufacturer. The products shall be used only within the limits of pot-life and shall be discharged
before the pot-life time has expired. The coat pot-life is usually specified on PDS.
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The coating application shall be carried out only at the following conditions:
- specifically for outdoor applications (to be authorized case by case by CONTRACTOR),

when stable weather conditions are expected without having the likelihood of a change in
weather conditions within two hours after application, resulting in conditions not matching
with below mentioned requirements, or in deposition of moisture (rain, snow, condensation,
etc.) upon the surface
- general requirement for air temperature: within the range of 5 - 40°C (minimum value of
10°C, for two component catalyzed paints) winter grade products can be applied at air
temperatures below 5°C
- general requirement for air relative humidity: ≤ 85% (minimum value of 50% for inorganic
zinc primer application)
- steel temperature shall be as per air temperature and at least 3°C above the dew point
temperature of the surrounding air (see ‘Table 1; Air Temperature, Relative Humidity and
Dew Point’).
Note:
All specified air temperatures and relative humidity shall comply with Coat Manufacturer’s
recommendations if more stringent.
Temperature and humidity shall be continuously monitored.
The coated surface shall be protected against rain, dust, salts and pollution during both application
and curing time frame as defined by the Coat Manufacturer.
Only skilled and qualified workers shall carry out surface preparation and painting operations. EN
ISO 12944-7 “Execution and Supervision of Paint Work”, shall be followed as guideline for each
operation. The standard SSPC-PA 1 “Shop, field and maintenance coating” can be used in
alternative.
The primer application shall be performed before any visible rusting or surface contamination occurs
and within a maximum of 4 hours after surface preparation. Should the surface be contaminated
prior to coating, the surface shall be re-cleaned.
Shop fabricated equipment will be coated with the full coating system after NDT and pressure test.
Equipment that is field installed will be painted with the full painting system before it is installed.
An exception is made for field installed piping where the field welds will be painted with the primer
after welding and NDT, before pressure test. After pressure test the remaining coats shall be applied.
Remark:
No coating shall be put on weld preparation edges (bevels) prepared for field welds or within 50
mm within these edges, until the field weld is made and inspected.
PARTY may select any of the coating application methods approved by the particular Coat
Manufacturer, for application of specific products, unless otherwise stipulated by CONTRACTOR
and/or COMPANY. It will however remain PARTY’S responsibility to ensure that adequate coating
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quality and protection is provided to prevent 'fall out' or emissions of overspray, which may damage
plant equipment or property.
Stripe coating method, by brush, shall be applied only in these cases when other methods are not
possible to apply or on all the areas difficult to reach such as:
- welds
- bolts & nuts (if required and approved!)
- corners & edges
- holes
- as well as touch up areas (including fasteners)
before the intermediate layer is applied.
Intermediate and/or finish coating application shall be performed only if the previous coat is in
perfect condition.
The overcoating and curing time indicated in PDS shall be the followed for establishing the
minimum time schedule. Only for inorganic zinc, the overcoating time depends from positive
execution of rub test as per ASTM D4752.
Surfaces not in direct bonded contact, but inaccessible after assembly, shall receive the full specified
coating system before assembly.
The application of the whole coating cycle shall occur without sag, runs, blistering, wrinkling and
spots. The color shade and the gloss shall be even.
The minimum dry film thickness shall conform to the requirements of each system as described in
‘Table 5; Paint Systems’. Additional coats shall be applied when the specified value is not obtained,
and when this is allowed by the Coat Manufacturer and creates no conflicts regarding the applicable
coating warranty to be obtained. The maximum dry film thickness shall conform to the value
indicated in the technical datasheet of the product and the applicable coating procedure or Coat
Manufacturer official declaration.
There are no specific requirements relevant to primer and intermediate colors, but each coat shall
have a different color from the previous one, to prevent unpainted areas and to facilitate inspection.
To ensure the correct color at the surface of the complete system, the color for the (various) layer(s)
below the end layer shall be carefully evaluated.
Stainless steel shall never come in contact with coat containing low melting point metals and in
particular zinc. PARTY shall protect the stainless steel surfaces whenever application of coat
containing low melting point metals is in progress near stainless steel surface.
When two different steels are welded together (for example ferritic steel/stainless steel), the more
noble steel surfaces shall be painted by a width of 50 mm in addition to the welding seam unless
otherwise specified. Coating based on zinc or zinc salts cannot be used for coating/repairing such
joints.
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If required by dedicated specification/drawings/etc.:
- The painting system applied on steel structures shall not obstruct the earthing system. In
principle, only a conductive primer, such as ethyl silicate inorganic zinc or zinc rich epoxy
primer shall be applied on the contact surfaces fixed by bolting or where electrical
conductivity shall be guaranteed.
- As per SSPC-PS 12.01, on faying surfaces certain zinc-rich primers, when un-top-coated,
provide sufficient friction to allow their use on faying surfaces of high-tensile bolt
connections. The Coat Manufacturer shall be consulted regarding the suitability of the zinc-
rich primer for this purpose and shall submit test data and parameters for use. The primer
selected shall not reduce the slip mean coefficient used by designer for calculation of steel
structure.
9.2 Spray application
Each layer of coating shall be applied uniformly and completely over the entire surface.
All runs and sags shall be brushed out immediately, or the paint shall be removed and the surface
re-sprayed.
Before spraying each separate layer of coating, it is necessary that all areas such as corners, edges,
welds, small brackets and interstices shall be pre-coated (usually by brush or pre-spraying,
completed with intermediate curing) to ensure that these areas have at least the minimum specified
thickness. For edges however, pre-spraying shall be used in preference, since this may be more
effective in obtaining the required result.
9.3 Brush application
Brush application may be used, provided that Coat Manufacturer considers the coating material
suitable for brush application.
Brush application can be used under the following circumstances:
- "touch-up" or repairs to locally damaged areas or areas of incorrectly applied paint.

- application of the initial coat of paint to corners, edges, crevices, holes, welds or other
irregular surfaces.
Brushes used in brush application shall be of a style and quality that will permit proper application
of paint.
Good quality hog bristle is preferred. Rollers should be manufactured from good quality "carpet
pile" or lamb's wool.
9.4 Coating of Hot-Dip-Galvanized steel
Hot dip galvanized steel in new constructions (piping, hand-railing, grating, cage- ladders, parts of
skids) and shall not be coated unless stated or agreed otherwise (refer to Table 4 and Table 5).
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9.5 Stainless steel
Coating of stainless steels (e.g. SS316/1.4401, SS316L/1.4404, high nickel alloys, etc.) or stainless
steel parts (piping, pump casings, etc.), shall be per Table 4.
9.6 Coating of FS flanges
At all times, ensure no blasting material enters the piping system or equipment.
Any blasting material inside piping or equipment shall be removed before continuation of the work.
All piping and equipment shall be checked contamination with blasting material, and this after
blasting and after complete coating.
Before surface preparation starts, the flange facings which are solvent cleaned and checked for
damages; flange facings shall be taped off (flange facings or ring-groove if ring joint lay-out).
Attention is required for blasting and coating inside boltholes.
Complete flange surface shall be blasted (as per EN ISO 8501-1, grade Sa 2½) and coated as per full
applicable coating system.
The same procedure is applicable for coating of the open sides of spectacle blinds and spacers.
The blind part of the spectacle blind, the groove itself and, on the inside of the groove, the second
layer only up to a dry film thickness (DFT) of 150µm (total DFT) shall be applied. Outside the
groove the full system is required.
Remark:
The coating system to be applied on not insulated flanges shall also be applied on the pipe under
insulation (if any) for at least 1 m:
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9.7 Coating of field welds during fabrication
Finished welds in general shall be coated with the same system of the surrounding steel, unless
described and required otherwise. In case welds need to be made after adjacent parts are coated
during pre-construction, such welds shall be blasted and coated after:
- completion of welding
- removal of any damaged coating
- cleaning
- (NDT and visual) inspection
The coating system shall be the same system applied for the adjacent area, i.e. the complete new
construction coating system.
In case of very difficult environmental conditions (e.g. sea areas with salty atmospheric conditions)
and after adjacent parts are coated during the pre-construction phase, the steel adjacent to the weld
shall be blasted and coated in the first coating layer in accordance with the painting procedure used
for the prefabricated piping or steel construction in the area.
After making the field weld, the weld shall be blasted and coated after removal of any damaged
coating, cleaning and (NDT and visual) inspection.
The weld-area shall be taped-off in a second step (approximately 20 cm in both directions of the
center of the weld), and the remaining layers of the system will be applied.
9.8 Repair and maintenance of coatings
When solving painting film defects, the Coat Manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed.
In case of local damage to coating during fabrication, all damaged coating shall be removed, and the
complete area shall be re-coated per the original applicable coating system.
Before application of any coating layer, all damaged coating material shall be removed, and the
applicable surface preparation shall be (re-)applied.
On principle, the repairing shall be carried out starting from surface preparation and from application
requirements as indicated in this specification.
In case of repairing, the affected areas shall be delimited by using adhesive tape to form squares or
rectangles. Coating based on zinc or zinc salts cannot be used for repairing stainless steel and FS
joints.
Coat Manufacturer shall provide detail instruction for repairing on its own headed paper which shall
be attached to PARTY working procedure (refer to paragraph 15.1).
Welding and flaming weaken the binder of the coat. Therefore, in addition to the visibly defected
surface at least 50 mm wide area shall be removed.
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In repairing hot dip galvanized structures, damaged areas shall be treated as per ASTM A780 and:
- Surface preparation: EN ISO 8501-2 grade P Sa 2½ or P Ma (for limited areas), roughness as

per PDS or Coat Manufacturer recommendation
- Primer: organic zinc rich applied at the same thickness of the original coating
10 Coating systems
All insulated surfaces on ferritic steel equipment and piping shall be coated in accordance with this
specification, as shown in ‘Table 4; Painting Schedules for External Surfaces’, and ‘Table 5; Paint
Systems’.
PARTY shall select the coating products from the following alphabetical list of Coat Manufacturers:
CARBOLINE, HEMPEL, INTERNATIONAL, JOTUN, PPG (Amercoat or Sigma) and SHERWIN

WILLIAMS.
Equipment, piping, machinery, structural and support steel shall have the final color coat according
to ‘Table 6; Final Color Code’.
Piping identification shall be in accordance with Borealis Engineering Specification ‘BES-CO-07-

004; Marking and Tagging’ (refer to Attachment D).
Pipelines have to be marked with the flow direction-arrows and the media color ring if the pipelines
are not colored with the media colors (e.g.: cool water pipeline = green, air pipeline = blue, etc.).
At clear arranged positions the pipelines have to be marked with an information sign. There are
therefore 2-banding stick-sign-boards with a cover strip to apply. The medium has to be indicated
in the first band and the service of the line in the second band.
11 Quality assurance / quality control
11.1 General
PARTY is liable to document the essential factors affecting the quality of the anti-corrosive coating
and the final result. Quality control shall be performed to the extent defined by CONTRACTOR.
The person/inspector responsible for the quality control of the anti-corrosive coating shall have
knowledge of the matter, the most general specifications and standards, master the use of the
measurement and testing instruments and interpreter the measurement and test results correctly.
PARTY shall perform quality control during and after coat application. The results of the inspection
and testing activities shall be recorded and reported/forwarded to CONTRACTOR and/or
COMPANY.
PARTY must have an available copy at field or at shop of all the standards that are referenced for
work execution.
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Inspection records shall always correspond with reality and shall, upon request, be presented to
CONTRACTOR and/or COMPANY.
11.2 Quality plan
Before commencing any work, a written quality plan shall be submitted by the PARTY,
incorporating all documented inspection and test plan which shall be sent to COMPANY for review
and approval, together with all applicable documentation. No coating shall commence prior to
PARTY’s receiving CONTRACTOR approval of the ITP (refer to Table 2).
PARTY shall be responsible for arranging his painting schedule in such a manner to minimize the
risk of coating damage, during subsequent lifting on transportation operations and assembly.
11.3 Quality control and testing
General:
PARTY is responsible for the quality control activities required by this specification and mentioned
in the inspection part of the quality plan: mandatory Project requirements are indicated in paragraph
11.5, Table 2 and Table 3.
All quality control tests may be witnessed by CONTRACTOR and/or COMPANY's representative.
This includes calibration of instruments and checks on the environmental conditions.
CONTRACTOR and COMPANY's representative shall have the right to inspect, at all times, any of
the surface preparation and coating activities. All parts of the work shall be accessible for this
purpose.
PARTY shall provide and use the equipment, necessary for accurately carry out all required tests
and controls, such as wet and dry film thickness (DFT), checking the adequacy of coating adhesion,
etc.
Rejected Work and/or Equipment:
CONTRACTOR and/or COMPANY's representative shall have the right to condemn any tools,
materials, testing equipment, staging and scaffolding, personal protection and equipment protection
devices, and environmental control equipment, which do not meet to the requirements of this
specification or normal standards.
CONTRACTOR and/or COMPANY's representative shall have the right to condemn any surface
preparation or applied coating system or partly applied coating system that does not meet the
requirements of this specification.
Rejected coating application shall be marked in areas with a compatible paint of contrasting color.
Any rejected equipment, surface preparation or coating application shall be replaced or corrected to
a level in accordance with this specification, at PARTY's cost.
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11.4 Coating Pre Job Meeting
If required by CONTRACTOR, PARTY shall notify CONTRACTOR, at least 3 months before the
beginning of any coating activity, when ready for coating Pre Job Meeting.
Coating Pre Job Meeting (to be held at coating workshop) will be attended by: Party Coating
Specialist, Party Inspector, Coat Manufacturer and CONTRACTOR.
The purpose of the Pre Job Meeting is to:
1. Assure suitability of the workshop

2. Check instruments availability calibrated and certified
3. Highlight any technical criticality relevant to the supply
4. Assure readiness and skill of PARTY to perform the anti-corrosive coating according to this
working procedure and mentioned standards. In particular, the following shall be available
and/or verified/checked:
a. Organizational chart showing all personnel involved in coating activities including

surface preparation, coating application and coating inspection personnel
b. Written responsibility list, internal record of training, qualification, experience, (CV,
resume) for all personnel involved in coating activities (surface preparation, coating
application and coating inspection personnel). Personnel appointed shall have
significant experience with projects in similar site conditions and with same kind of
coats
c. Knowledge of international standards relevant to coating activities mentioned in this
specification. Party Coating Specialist and Party Inspector shall demonstrate capability
to prepare suitable working procedure a familiarity with the international standards, in
accordance with Project Requirements. Failure to meet such requirements implies that
PARTY shall address at own care and cost qualified external consultants in order to
supervise / carry out such activities
d. Suitable daily log for recording all test results
During the meeting, the several phases of the coating application will be discussed, as per inspection
plan mentioned in paragraph 11.
11.5 Methods of testing
Inspection of Surface Preparation:
The visual examination shall be performed in accordance with the evaluation parametric ranges
specified by the photograph examples shown in the EN ISO 8501 standard.
Profile (surface roughness) shall be measured by direct assessment replicas taken from the surface,
as per EN ISO 8503-5 or ASTM D4417 method C.
The instruments shall be calibrated and foreseen with up to date calibration reports.
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Before blasting (or hand/power tool preparation), the surface shall be tested for salts contamination
as per EN ISO 8502-6 and EN ISO 8502-9; maximum conductivity corresponding to 50 mg/m2 of
salts.
After blasting (or hand/power tool preparation), the surface shall be tested for dust/abrasive
contamination, as per EN ISO 8502-3; maximum rating and size: 2.
Inspection of Coated Surfaces – Measurement of Wet and Dry Coating Film Thickness:
The wet film thickness (WFT’s) shall be measured with a wet film thickness gauge (comb).
Wet film thicknesses (WFT’s) shall be checked during application to ensure that these conform to
the specification. EN ISO 2808 methods 1A or 1B shall be used to measure the wet film thicknesses.
After painting application and when the recommended drying time of the specific paint system has
elapsed, dry film thicknesses (DFT’s) shall be measured to ensure that these conform to the
requirements of this specification. PARTY shall check intermediately the dry film thickness of each
coat and of the total coating system as specified.
DFT’s shall be measured according to the requirements of SSPC-PA 2.
The dry film “electronic” Type 2 thickness gauges are preferred and shall be verified for accuracy
by the PARTY using shims in the film thickness range being checked and over the type of surface
being coated. In case the gauges are verified on smooth surfaces (not on the blasted surfaces) their
readings shall be adjusted subtracting the proper correction factor (i.e. 25 µm for profile grade
Medium), as per SSPC-PA 2 Appendix 8. The gauge shall be calibrated according to manufacturer's
instructions.
Calibration shall be carried out on regularly basis, preferably starting each new batch. The dry film
thickness shall be checked as often as is required to cover all orientations of the construction being
coated.
Spot measurements values between 80% and 100% of the nominal dry film thickness are acceptable,
provided that the area measurement (mean) is equal to or greater than the nominal dry film thickness.
Maximum acceptable spot and area measurements values shall be as per PDS or Coat Manufacturer
declaration.
Inspection of Coated Surfaces – Adhesion Testing:
Adhesion testing shall be done as per EN ISO 4624 (pull-off test) with the exception of the following
coating system:
- inorganic zinc
- inorganic zinc primer and silicone intermediate/finish
which shall be tested as per ASTM D3359, method A (X-cut) on primer only.
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After shop application, adhesion of the coating shall be verified using test panels, prepared and
coated in parallel with production. The number of test panels shall be representative of the whole
supply. The minimum adhesion value shall be 5.0 MPa (pull-off) and rating 4A or 5A (X-cut).
The EN ISO 4624 pull-off testing can be performed using either pneumatic or hydraulic instruments.
This test shall be carried out after the curing period with 5 dollies per test panel. The selected test
area shall be:
- Flat and large enough to accommodate the dolly and the apparatus
- Clean from oil, grease and any other detrimental matters
- The adhesive shall be a two components epoxy or acrylic and shall be applied to the entire
surface of the dolly avoiding excess adhesive outside the dolly
- The load shall be applied perpendicular to the dolly and increased as smooth and continuous
as possible at a rate less than 0.1 MPa/s. The breaking should be reached in about 100 seconds
or less.
Inspection of Coated Surfaces – Solvent Rub Test:
After application of an inorganic zinc rich primer, a solvent rub test according to ASTM D4752 shall
be carried out. This test measures the polymerization rating of the paint.
The acceptance criterion (see ASTM D4752 Table 1) is 4; Burnished appearance in rubbed area;
slight amount of zinc on rag after 50 double rubs.
Inspection of Coated Surfaces – Visual Examination
After application of the any coat layer, a visual examination shall show the applied areas to be free
from any sagging, runs, blistering, wrinkling, spots, cracks, pinholes, color shade differences, and
lack of gloss.
12 Warranty
PARTY shall provide, for coating systems, a guarantee period as long as indicated in the contract.
Once the guarantee period has expired, the deterioration degree shall be maximum equal to grade Ri
3 of the standard EN ISO 4628-3.
13 Wrapping with aluminum foil
13.1 General
As an alternative to painting insulated austenitic stainless steel pipes, aluminum foil wrapping can
be used for the prevention of external chloride stress corrosion cracking.
The maximum application temperature for aluminum foil is 540°C.
This section is in accordance with the CINI insulation guideline for insulation CONTRACTORS
(CINI), paragraph 7.04.06 and NACE SP0198.
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13.2 Surface condition
The surface shall be clean and dry, so that the aluminum foil makes good physical and electrical
contact with the stainless steel surface.
13.3 Surface preparation
Prior to application of the foil, the surface shall be cleaned from chlorides and grease with an alkaline
cleaner.
The construction joints (field welds) shall be chemically cleaned. After thorough flushing (with
oxygen rich, chloride free water), the welds shall be lightly brushed with a stainless steel brush.
13.4 Foil material and thickness
The aluminum foil shall be minimum 99% pure aluminum, AA 1100. Aluminum foil thickness shall
be minimum 0.04 mm.
The aluminum foil shall be applied without an adhesive to achieve a good metallic contact with the
subsurface. At the edges at the outside a self-adhesive aluminum tape can be used to fix the
aluminum foil sheets. The adhesive layer shall be free of chlorides.
13.5 Application conditions
The aluminum foil shall be applied only under the following conditions:
- The object temperature shall be at least 3°C above the dew point temperature of the ambient
air.
- The relative humidity shall be lower than 90%.
The foil shall be wrapped without wrinkles and with an overlap of 50 mm (2") around the equipment
or pipe to be insulated.
The foil sheets shall, as far as possible, be installed to ensure watershed in order to prevent moisture
ingress between the aluminum foil and the stainless steel subsurface. Vertical equipment and piping
shall be wrapped from bottom to top.
The foil shall be wrapped and folded around flanges and fittings, such that proper physical contact
between the foil and the stainless steel subsurface will be established. No straps, tracing or other
parts of copper or copper alloy shall be applied in the insulation system.
14 Safety
The basic concept of safety in surface preparation, coating application and inspection is being
knowledgeable in safety procedure, proper use of safety equipment and being aware of the hazard
involved. Before starting any coating application, it is recommended that PARTY read all available
safety data of handled materials. PARTY must have a written safety program.
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Activities shall be carried out in compliance with local Laws and Safety, Health and Welfare at
Work Regulations.
PARTY shall be responsible for the safety of his personnel.
PARTY must observe the requirements SSPC-PA Guide 3; “A guide to safety in paint application”,
and all the safety prescriptions relevant to the Site/plant area.
15 Documentation
PARTY shall submit the following documentation to CONTRACTOR and PARTY shall preserve
the documentation until warranty period expired.
15.1 Before the beginning of any coating activities
Working procedure for approval (comments/review); it shall contain, as minimum, the following
information:
1. Scope of Work, describing for each item to be coated/lined:
- Base material
- Surface temperature: normal operating + upset conditions (i.e. catalyst regeneration,
steam-out)
- Presence of insulation/fireproofing
A table as per Attachment A or B (as applicable) shall be provided.
2. Applicable Documents:
Reference to project specifications and requested applicable standards
3. Coating/lining System:
- Primer coat, type, DFT, product code (technical datasheet)

- Intermediate coat, type, DFT, product code (technical datasheet)
- Finish coat, type, DFT, product code (technical datasheet)
- Total DFT of the entire system
4. Finish color:
In accordance with project specification.
5. Application method:
- Surface preparation (as per EN ISO / SSPC) such as steel dressing, degreasing and
abrasive blasting
- Surface profile (R)
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- Application method such as by stripe coat and airless

- Ambient conditions, from surface preparation to final curing
6. Inspection:
Containing all applicable inspections and tests required by present specification
7. Repairing Procedure:
Issued by Coat Manufacturer, describing methods and suitable products
8. Technical data sheets of coating/lining products:
Coat Manufacturer’s original technical datasheets shall be included as a part of the Working
Procedure.
9. Daily log (coating inspection report) template suitable to contain result of inspection tests, as
well as other information such as coating periods (date and start/end time for each step);
products (base and hardener) lot/batch number; minimum, maximum and the average DFT for
each layer, etc.
Template as per Attachment C is highly recommended.
10. Any needed official declaration issued by Coat Manufacturer, on its own headed paper,
relevant to fundamental information/confirmation in case that the same are not indicated on
the product datasheet (e.g. confirmation of zinc content in dry film; maximum acceptable DFT
for each coat etc.).
15.2 At the end of coating activities
1. Daily log
2. Repairing (if any) of what was done.
16 Tables
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Table 1 - Air Temperature, Relative Humidity and Dew Point
Air Temp. Relative Humidity

(°C) 50% 55% 60% 65% 70% 75% 80% 85%
5 -4.1 -2.9 -1.8 -0.9 0 0.9 1.8 2.7
6 -3.2 -2.1 -1 -0.1 0.9 1.8 2.8 3.7
7 -2.4 -1.3 -0.2 0.8 1.8 2.8 3.7 4.6
8 -1.6 -0.4 0.8 1.8 2.8 3.8 4.7 5.6
9 -0.8 0.4 1.7 2.7 3.8 4.7 5.7 6.6
10 0.1 1.3 2.6 3.7 4.7 5.7 6.7 7.6
11 1 2.3 3.5 4.6 5.6 6.7 7.6 8.6
12 1.9 3.2 4.5 5.6 6.6 7.7 8.6 9.6
13 2.8 4.2 5.4 6.6 7.6 8.6 9.6 10.6
14 3.7 5.1 6.4 7.5 8.6 9.6 10.6 11.5
15 4.7 6.1 7.3 8.5 9.5 10.6 11.5 12.5
16 5.6 7 8.3 9.5 10.5 11.6 12.5 13.5
17 6.5 7.9 9.2 10.4 11.5 12.5 13.5 14.5
18 7.4 8.8 10.2 11.4 12.4 13.5 14.5 15.4
19 8.3 9.7 11.1 12.3 13.4 14.5 15.5 16.4
20 9.3 10.7 12 13.3 14.4 15.4 16.4 17.4
21 10.2 11.6 12.9 14.2 15.3 16.4 17.4 18.4
22 11.1 12.5 13.8 15.2 16.3 17.4 18.4 19.4
23 12 13.5 14.8 16.1 17.2 18.4 19.4 20.3
24 12.9 14.4 15.7 17 18.2 19.3 20.3 21.3
25 13.8 15.3 16.7 17.9 19.1 20.3 21.3 22.3
26 14.8 16.2 17.6 18.8 20.1 21.2 22.3 23.3
27 15.7 17.2 18.6 19.8 21.1 22.2 23.2 24.3
28 16.6 18.1 19.5 20.8 22 23.2 24.2 25.2
29 17.5 19.1 20.5 21.7 22.9 24.1 25.2 26.2
30 18.4 20 21.4 22.7 23.9 25.1 26.2 27.2
31 18.6 20.5 21.6 23.1 24.5 25.5 26.8 28
32 19.5 21.2 22.8 24.1 25.3 26.6 27.8 29
33 20.5 22 23.5 25 26.5 27.8 28.8 30
34 21.5 23 24.5 26.1 27.5 28.5 29.8 31
35 22.2 24 25.5 27 28.2 29.7 30.8 32
36 22.5 24.2 25.8 27.2 28.8 29.8 31.2 32.4
37 22.9 24.5 26.2 27.8 29 30.2 31.5 32.6
38 24.5 26.2 27.8 29.2 30.5 31.8 32.8 34.2
39 25.2 27 28.5 30 31.5 32.6 33.8 35.1
40 26.8 28.5 30.2 31.7 32.9 34.5 35.2 36.5
Example:
If the relative humidity is equal to 60% and air temperature is equal to 5°C, then the metal
temperature has to be higher than 1.2°C (-1.8 + 3 = 1.2)
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Table 2 - Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)
CONTRACTOR
N. DESCRIPTION PARTY
(HOLD)
1 Products storage H R
Preparation grades of welds, cut edges and other areas with
2 H R
surface imperfections
3 Removal of grease and contaminants H R
Measurements and recording of ambient conditions before and
4 during surface preparation (metal temperature, dew point and H R
relative humidity)
Visual examination of steel and surface preparation and
5 H R (SW / W / H)*
measurements of roughness after abrasive blasting
6 Dust and salts removal H R
Measurements and recording of ambient conditions before,
7 during and after coat application (air temperature, metal H R
temperature, dew point and relative humidity)
8 Primer application H R
9 Measure of the wet film thickness for primer H R
Visual examination and measure of the dry film thickness for
10 H R
primer
Visual examination of internal surfaces: free from abrasive and
11 H R (SW / W / H)*
coating drops
12 MEK test (only for ESI) H R (SW / W / H)*
13 Intermediate application H R
14 Measure of the wet film thickness for intermediate H R
15 H R
intermediate
16 Finish application H R (SW / W / H)*
17 Measure of the wet film thickness for finish H R (SW / W / H)*
18 H R (SW / W / H)*
finishing
20 Adhesion test (pull-off) H R (SW / W / H)*

21 Adhesion test (X-cut) H R (SW / W / H)*
22 Final visual examination H R (SW / W / H)*
23 Repairing (if any) excluding touch ups due to mechanical damage H R (SW / W / H)*
Legend:
H: hold point, R: review, SW: spot witness, W: witness
Note:
* CONTRACTOR reserves the right to request Spot Witness / Witness / Hold point on case by case
basis.
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Table 3 - Coating quality control
Test type Method Frequency Acceptance criteria Consequence

Temperature and
New products
During storage humidity as per Coat
Storage of coats. - to be
period. Manufacturer
provided.
instructions
Verify that the
storage, shelf life,
mixing, thinning and
application of No coating.
primers, As per Coat Change
Before start of
intermediates and Visual Manufacturer products /
each shift.
finishes are in instructions application
accordance with Coat procedure
Manufacturer’s
Application
Instructions/Data.
Original conditions 100% of all Replace of
EN ISO 8501-1 Grade A or B
of steel plates. surfaces. steel plates.
Ambient (air)
10 ÷ 40 °C
temperature
Before start of No blasting
each shift and min. 3 °C above dew or coating.
Steel point
temperature minimum twice Use of heater
Environmental per shift during ≤ 40 °C and/or
conditions. Relative blasting, coating dehumidifiers
and curing (or dry ≤ 85% to match
humidity
to handle time for acceptance
silicone coats) Any more stringent criteria.
Additional
requirement indicated in
requirements
the PDS
ASTM D7393 Free from oil and dust Change
Abrasives. 1 per shift
ASTM D4940 ≤ 250 µS/cm abrasive.
No blasting
or coating.
Use of
water/oil
Compress air. ASTM D4285 1 per shift Free from water, oil, etc. traps,
non-oil
lubricated
compressors.
Preparation grades of
welds, edges and 100% of all Defects to be
EN ISO 8501-3 Grade P2
other areas with surfaces repaired.
surface imperfections
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No grease, oil and Cleaning as
100% of all per
Visual check contaminants shall be
surfaces
present SSPC-SP 1.
EN ISO 8501-1 100% of all Sa 2½
Re-blasting.
SSPC surfaces SP 16
Re-cleaning
Max quantity and size and retesting
Cleanliness EN ISO 8502-3
rating 2 until
(oil/grease, rust, dust acceptable.
After abrasive
and salts)
blasting * on 3 Repeated
locations for each complete
component or per item washing
EN ISO 8502-6 Max conductivity
100 m2 **, per day with water,
and of production ** corresponding to 50
re-blasting
EN ISO 8502-9 mg/m2
and retesting
until
acceptable.
After abrasive
EN ISO 8503-5 blasting on 3
or Re-blasting /
locations for each
Roughness (R) As per primer PDS change
ASTM D4417 component or per
abrasive.
method C 100 m2 **, per day
of production **
Surfaces not to be
coated are masked off or
otherwise protected
prior to painting of
Verify surface Before start of
Visual adjacent surfaces. No coatings.
protection each shift.
Stainless steel surfaces
shall be protected from
zinc and aluminum rich
coatings.
Internal surface shall be Remove
Verify internal After blasting
Visual free from abrasive and abrasive and
surface cleanliness and/or coating
coats drops. coat drops.
Additional
coat to be
Wet film thickness applied or
EN ISO 2808 Spot checks. According to PDS. repaired as
(for each layer). per Coat
Manufacturer
instruction.
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No
MEK test Spot check on overcoating.
(for inorganic zinc each component Wait until
ASTM D4752 Rating ≥ 4
primer only and if to or curing is
be overcoated). once per 50 m2 ** completed.
Retest.
Visual examination No solvent retention,

Removal and
of coating 100 % of surface surface contamination,
Visual check repairing of
after each coat. pinholes, popping, runs,
(for each layer). defects.
sagging, etc.
- Arithmetic mean of Repair as per
DFT not less than Coat
SSPC-PA 2 specified (NDFT). Manufacturer
Dry Film thickness (Correction instruction,
SSPC-PA 2 - No single DFT less
(for each layer). factor to be additional
than 80% of NDFT
applied) coats or
- Max DFT as indicated recoating as
by Coat Manufacturer appropriate.
One test panel per ≥ 5 MPa

EN ISO 4624
coating system per Different values shall be
(5 dollies) day (or lot) of reviewed case by case.
production. Tests
ASTM D3359, shall be carried
Coating to be
Adhesion. Method A out, after curing,
4A or 5A rejected.
(for temporary on reference
panels blasted and Different values shall be
protection and
coated at the same reviewed case by case.
zinc + silicone
systems) time and condition
of the item *
* Tests required also in case the coating shall be finished at site.
** the frequency indicated is the minimum acceptable and, in any case, tests frequency shall be
representative of the supply. PARTY shall submit proposals for CONTRACTOR
reviews/acceptance. It shall be agreed, case-by-case, during coating pre job meeting or during Party
working procedures review.
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Table 4 - Coating Schedules for External Surfaces
Operating temp, °C Paint System Number

Items to be coated
From To Not Insulated Insulated
Ferritic steels
-45 120 1 2
Equipment, piping and structural steel with
121 200 2 2
exception of items specifically listed below
201 450 3 3
Equipment, piping and structural steel with
exception of items specifically listed below;
-196 400 3 3
Application in wide temperature ranges and/or
cyclic temperature service
Structural steel and item support (i.e. saddles,
Ambient 120 2 -
skirts, etc.) to be fireproofed with concrete
Exterior surfaces requiring temporary
protection (i.e. plates of site assembled item, Ambient 120 4 -
bulk valves, loose pipe, etc.)
Storage tank floor plate surfaces which will be
Ambient 120 5 -
in contact with soil (Note 1)
Top of stack (Red bands) Ambient 200 9 -
Fire protective coating Ambient 120 6 (Note 4) -
Galvanized surfaces
Miscellaneous steel Ambient 120 7 (Note 2) -
Stainless steels
-196 -6 - -
Equipment and piping
-5 200 - 2 (Note 5)
Glass or Fibre Reinforced Plastic
Equipment and piping (Note 3) Ambient 90 8 -
Additional coating schedule
Item Coating system
Panels - In non-aggressive inside environments, supplier’s standard can be used: 25
(i.e. corrugated steel sheets, steel µm polyester silicone shall be applied as a minimum.
decks, prefabricated or monolithic - In all other environments, supplier’s standard can be used: 200 µm Plastisol
sandwich panels, etc.) shall be applied as a minimum.
Structural bolting Hot dip galvanized as per EN ISO 1461

Pressure items bolting Corrosion protection by Molykote P40 or equivalent.
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At shop: System N° 4 (1x75 µm, zinc rich ethyl silicate).

Bulk valves *
in carbon steel/low alloy steel At Site: Repairing of damaged spots and application of system N° 3 (inert
(flanged end, welded end with multipolymeric matrix).
NPS ≥ 6”); insulated or not Color: grey (light, dark, metallic or aluminum).
insulated, all temperature range If valves are not insulated and with temperature ≤ 120°C, polyurethane topcoat
shall also be applied to match RAL requirements for firewater and natural gas.
At shop: Unless otherwise indicated in dedicated Project shipping and
preservation and/or storage and preservation specifications, manufacturer
Bulk valves standard system (temporary protection, i.e. grease/oil/barrier bags, etc.)
in carbon steel/low alloy steel suitable for 18 months (for marine shipping and outdoor exposure).
(welded end with NPS < 6”);
insulated or not insulated, all
temperature range At Site: to removal of temporary protection; surface preparation and
application of the applicable coating system indicated in this Project
specification (refer to piping).
* Coating systems could be as per 33000667-TCM-DH2-PS-SPE-00024 / 4078-VW-SG-

0000000012; the applicable specification is indicated in the purchase order/supply
specification/material requisition.
General note – painting systems:
Depending on the application of a specific paint brand, all indicated DFT values, mentioned as
indicative values in the painting systems definitions below, shall be checked and confirmed by the
Coat Manufacturer. In all cases, recommendations of the Coat Manufacturer will govern at all times.
Notes:
1. For tanks on a concrete slab, if cathodic protection is not installed, system N° 5 shall be applied
and bottom corrosion can be prevented by adding a layer of bitumen-sand mixture between the
concrete and the tank bottom. Relevant standard is EEMUA 183.
2. Galvanized gratings shall not be coated; other item shall be coated only if safety or specific RAL
is required (Table 5).
3. The entire surface of the GRP/FRP equipment shall be painted. On piping only service and flow
direction shall be indicated by painting.
4. For details and specific application requirements, refer to dedicated Project specification
33000667-TCM-DH2-PS-SPE-00011 (4078-VW-SG-0000000007) "General Specification for
Fireproofing"
5. Piping could be wrapped with aluminum foils, as per paragraph 13.
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Table 5 - Paint Systems
Surface Preparation Primer Intermediate Coat Top Coat
Standard
Purpose
(ISO 8501-1,
Methods Profile System DFT System DFT System DFT
ISO 8501-2,
SSPC)
System 1;
Ferritic steel:
-) not-insulated; -45°C to 120°C
Acrylic
Alkylated Polyurethane
Alkylated Amine
Amine Epoxy (high solid)
Epoxy
As per or (multi-color)
New DAB Sa 2½ 125 µm 125 µm 60 µm
PDS or
Epoxy based or
Epoxy based coat coat Acrylic
Polyurethane
Acrylic
Alkylated Polyurethane
DAB; Alkylated Amine
Amine Epoxy (high solid)
Maintenance Hyd-J; P Sa 2½ Epoxy
As per or (multi-color)
125 µm 125 µm 60 µm
(touch-up) WAB; P St 3 / P Ma PDS or
Epoxy based or
P-tool Epoxy based coat coat Acrylic
Polyurethane
System 2;
Ferritic steel:
-) not-insulated; 121°C to 200°C
-) insulated, -45°C to 200°C
-) cementitious fireproofing
Stainless steel:
-) insulated, -5°C to 200°C
Alkylated Amine Alkylated

Epoxy Amine Epoxy
As per
New DAB Sa 2½ or 125 µm or 125 µm - -
PDS
Epoxy phenolic Epoxy phenolic
(novolac) (*) (novolac) (*)
Alkylated Amine Alkylated

DAB;
Epoxy Amine Epoxy
Maintenance Hyd-J; P Sa 2½ As per
or 125 µm or 125 µm - -
(touch up) WAB; P St 3 / P Ma PDS
Epoxy phenolic Epoxy phenolic
P-tool
(novolac) (*) (novolac) (*)
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Standard
Purpose
(ISO 8501-1,
ISO 8501-2,
SSPC)
(*) For not insulated system, chalking shall be declared to be a not detrimental effect (only aesthetic).
System 3;
Ferritic steel:
-) insulated; 201°C to 450°C
-) not-insulated; 201°C to 450°C
-) insulated or not-insulated; -196°C to 400°C (cyclic service)
Inert 175 µm no Inert

Multipolymeric intermediate Multipolymeric
Matrix required Matrix
As per
New DAB Sa 2½ 100 µm - -
PDS NACE practice / NACE practice
SP0198 SP0198
100µm with
Table 2 intermediate Table 2
Inert 100 µm
Inert Multi- 100 µm
DAB; Multipolymeric
polymeric Matrix depends
Maintenance Hyd-J; P Sa 2½ depending Matrix
As per of
WAB; NACE practice of - -
(touch up) P St 3 / P Ma PDS NACE practice applicati
SP0198 application
P-tool SP0198 on
Table 2 process
Table 2 process
System 4;
Ferritic steel:
-) temporary protection during construction; < 120°C
As per Zinc ethyl

New DAB Sa 2½ 75 µm - - - -
PDS silicate
Maintenance
- - - - - - - - -
(touch up)
System 5;
Ferritic steel:
-) tank floor plates external surface in contact with soil, <120°C
High Solid High Solid

As per Epoxy Epoxy
New DAB Sa 2½ 600 µm 600 µm - -
PDS
(glass flake) (glass flake)
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Standard
Purpose
(ISO 8501-1,
ISO 8501-2,
SSPC)
High Solid High Solid

Maintenance As per
DAB P Sa 2½ Epoxy 600 µm Epoxy 600 µm - -
(touch up) PDS
(glass flake) (glass flake)
System 6;
Ferritic steel and stainless steel:
-) fire protection coating, < 120°C
(for details and specific requirements, refer also to dedicated Project specification 33000667-TCM-DH2-PS-SPE-00011 (4078-VW-SG-
0000000007) “General Specification for Fireproofing”.
Two
component
Surface tolerant polyurethane
Epoxy
As per epoxy & suitable
New DAB Sa 2½ 75 µm (*) intumescent (***) 50 µm
PDS thermal barrier or
(****)
(*)
Acrylic
Polyurethane
Two
component
DAB; Surface tolerant Epoxy polyurethane
As per epoxy & suitable intumescent
Maintenance Hyd- J; P Sa 2½ 75 µm (*) (***) 50 µm
PDS thermal barrier or
WAB (*) (****)
Acrylic
Polyurethane
(*) Certified compatible with Epoxy intumescent; nominal and maximum DFT as per certification.
(***) Thicknesses required to provide the necessary protection as defined in the engineering specifications must be agreed directly with Epoxy
intumescent Manufacturer
(****) Epoxy intumescent products MUST only be applied by a suitably approved Applicator and in accordance with the application
procedures.
System 7;
Galvanized steel:
-) not-insulated, < 120°C
ASTM
D6386
or As per High Solid Acrylic
New DAB Epoxy 40 µm 100 µm 60µm
SSPC-SP 16 PDS Epoxy polyurethane
sweep
blasting
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Purpose
(ISO 8501-1,
ISO 8501-2,
SSPC)
DAB;
Maintenance Hyd-J; High Solid
As per High Solid Acrylic
P Sa 2½ Epoxy 75-100 µm 100 µm 60µm
(touch up) WAB; PDS Epoxy polyurethane
Aluminum
P-tool;
System 8;
GRP / FRP
-) not‐insulated; < 90°C
As per As per
New - Polyurethane 75µm - - Polyurethane 75 µm
PDS PDS
As per As per
Maintenance - Polyurethane 75µm - - Polyurethane 75 µm
PDS PDS
System 9;
Ferritic steel:
-) top of the stack (up to 450°C)
Silicone Silicone
As per Zinc Rich Ethyl
New DAB Sa 2½ 60 µm (acrylic/aluminu 25 µm (acrylic/alumi 25 µm
PDS Silicate
m) num)
DAB;
Maintenance Hyd-J; P Sa 2½ Silicone Silicone
As per Zinc Rich Ethyl
60 µm (acrylic/aluminu 25 µm (acrylic/alumi 25 µm
(touch up) WAB; P St 3 / P Ma PDS Silicate
m) num)
P-tool
Legend
DAB = dry abrasive grit blasting; Hyd‐J = hydro jetting;
WAB = wet abrasive grit blasting; P‐tool = power tool;
H‐tool = hand tool
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Table 6 - Final Color Code
Component Color (1)

Civil Structures
Concrete base – outside Concrete grey
Concrete base - inside Concrete grey
Concrete surfaces Concrete grey
Steel Structures and Metal Sheeting (2)
Steel construction (main structures) RAL 8001 ochre brown
Staircases and platforms RAL 1021 colza yellow
Handrail (of platforms and stairs) RAL 9005 jet black
Structural cover sheets (cladding) - outside RAL 1015 light ivory
Structural cover sheets (cladding) - inside RAL 9002 grey-white
Sandwich panels – outside and inside RAL 1015 light ivory
Doors – leaf RAL 7035 light grey
Trolley beams RAL 1021 colza yellow
Monorails (3)
Cranes and elevators RAL 1021 colza yellow
Ladders/Stairs RAL 1021 colza yellow
Safety basket RAL 1021 colza yellow
Ramming protections, security marking striped RAL1021/RAL9005 (colza yellow/jet black)
Eye shower RAL 6021/RAL 2010 fluo pale green/signal
orange fluo
Pole road sign; support for garbage container RAL 6003 olive green
Gratings (if not galvanized) RAL 7035 light grey
Firefighting facilities RAL 3000 flame red
Fire Equipment RAL 2002 vermillion
Equipment & machines (incl. Electrical driver)
Reactors RAL 7035 light grey
Vessels, columns and tanks RAL 7035 light grey
Heat exchanger RAL 7035 light grey
Compressors, pumps and agitators RAL 6021 pale green
Extruder package RAL 7035 light grey
Accessories for package units
Steel structures RAL 8001 ochre brown
Ladders RAL 1021 colza yellow
Handrail bars RAL 9005 jet black
Safety valves RAL 7035 light grey
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Piping and piping equipment (incl. inline instruments); Non‐insulated
Piping: general RAL 7000 squirrel grey
Fire water lines above ground level RAL 3000 flame red
Natural gas lines RAL 1004 golden yellow
Electrical installations (*)
LV- Motors RAL 5010 gentian blue
MV-Motors RAL 6021 pale green
Switchboards RAL 6021 pale green
Notes:
(1) Color/RAL requirements are not applicable to coating systems for:
- under insulation
- part in contact with soil
- temporary protection
- temperature > 120°C, except for the top of the stack (red bands)
Finish coat color for systems N 2 and N 3 shall be grey (light, dark, metallic or aluminum).
(2) Refer also to Attachment E.
(3) For monorails, Safe Working Load (SWL), such as in the below snapshot or local Laws and
Regulations, shall be also painted:
* Vendor standard color, unless specified otherwise (using the color pallet mentioned above)
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17 Attachments
A Structural steel coating systems template

Temperature (°C)
Structural Material of
max design/min Fireproofing Coating systems Color RAL
Steel Part construction
wall
Primer: Product name and nominal DFT (µm)
Not
fireproofed CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxxx
parts
Finish: Product name and nominal DFT (µm))
Fireproofed Yes / No
CS / SS / HDG xx N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxxx
parts and type
Finish: Product name and nominal DFT (µm)
Electrical Primer: Product name and nominal DFT (µm)

connection /
CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxxx
earthing
system areas Finish: Product name and nominal DFT (µm)
Bolted
connections CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxxx
areas
Handrails,
ladders, CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxxx
walkways, etc.
Etc. CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxxx
ATTACHMENT%20A.
docx
B Item coating systems template

XX / NN (Item number / name)
Material of
Item part Temperature (°C) Insulation Fireproofing Coating systems Color RAL
construction
Yes / No
Shell CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxx
and type
Supports / Yes / No
CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxx
skirts and type
Yes / No
Nozzles CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxx
and type
Handrails, Primer: Product name and nominal DFT (µm)
Yes / No
ladders, CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxx
etc. and type
Yes / No
Etc. CS / SS / HDG xx Yes / No N° nn Intermediate: Product name and nominal DFT (µm) xxxx
and type
ATTACHMENT%20B.d
ocx
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ATTACHMENT
C.XLSX
D BES-CO-07-004 “MARKING AND TAGGING”
BES-CO-07-004
Marking and Tagging DH2-2 (Final).pdf
(refer to next pages for revision DH2-2)
E Details relevant to material of construction and color/RAL for handrails, ladders, etc.
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Marking an Tagging BES-CO-07-004
Issuing Organization Rev: DH2-2
Asset Technology Sheet 1 / 29
MARKING AND TAGGING

BES-CO-07-004
Preparer Date Name/Position
Dirk Verelst / Piping Engineer
Issuer Date Name/Position

Theo Schildermans / Group Expert
Mechanical Static
Process owner Date Name/Position

Herman Aerts / Manager Discipline
Engineering - Asset Technology
DH2-2 Update for Project Use

DH2-1 For Project Use
5 For DH2 Plant Customization
Rev. Description
BOREALIS PROPRIETARY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.

Do not copy or further distribute in whole or in part without Borealis’ written consent.
BES-CO-07-004 Rev: DH2-2 Sheet 2 / 29
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Validity ...............................................................................................................................3
1.2 Review Schedule ...............................................................................................................3
1.3 Group Amendment to the Borealis Engineering Specification ............................................3
1.4 Definitions & Abbreviations ................................................................................................3
1.5 Objective and Scope..........................................................................................................3
2 APPLIED STANDARDS ....................................................................................................4
2.1 Standards and Regulations................................................................................................4
2.1.1 European Directives ..........................................................................................................5
2.1.2 Applicable Design Codes ...................................................................................................5
2.1.3 Borealis Reference Documents .........................................................................................5
2.1.4 Standards ..........................................................................................................................5
3 EQUIPMENT .....................................................................................................................5
3.1 SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS Equipment ..............................................................................5
3.2 Static Equipment ...............................................................................................................6
3.3 Rotary Equipment ..............................................................................................................8
4 PIPING ..............................................................................................................................8
4.1 Pipes .................................................................................................................................8
4.2 Safety Valves................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Utility Stations .................................................................................................................. 16
5 ELECTRICAL .................................................................................................................. 16
5.1 Earth Bars ....................................................................................................................... 16
5.2 Motors ............................................................................................................................. 17
5.3 Control and Safety Switches ............................................................................................ 17
5.4 Socket Outlet Boxes ........................................................................................................ 18
5.5 Cables ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.6 Switch Boards.................................................................................................................. 19
5.7 Junction Boxes ................................................................................................................ 19
5.8 Heat Tracing .................................................................................................................... 20
5.9 Fire Alarm Push Buttons .................................................................................................. 20
6 INSTRUMENTATION ...................................................................................................... 21
6.1 Cables ............................................................................................................................. 21
6.2 Instrument Air Pipes ........................................................................................................ 21
6.3 Junction Boxes ................................................................................................................ 22
6.4 Transmitter Housings....................................................................................................... 23
6.5 Field Instruments ............................................................................................................. 23
6.6 Isolation valves of field instruments ................................................................................. 24
6.7 Cabinets .......................................................................................................................... 25
7 SAFETY .......................................................................................................................... 25
7.1 General............................................................................................................................ 25
7.2 Electrical Substations ...................................................................................................... 25
7.3 Battery Rooms ................................................................................................................. 26
7.4 Hazardous Area ............................................................................................................... 26
7.5 Radiometric Measurements ............................................................................................. 27
8 BUILDINGS ..................................................................................................................... 28
8.1 Building Numbers ............................................................................................................ 28
8.2 Doors ............................................................................................................................... 28
9 FIREFIGHTING FACILITIES ........................................................................................... 28
10 HVAC-SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................ 29
11 ATTACHMENTS ............................................................................................................. 29

1 GENERAL
1.1 Validity
This specification is valid for Kallo site.
1.2 Review Schedule

This specification shall be reviewed at least every three years.
1.3 Group Amendment to the Borealis Engineering Specification

This Borealis Engineering Specification shall consist of the 'BES-CO-00-001; Group
Amendment to the Borealis Engineering Specifications' which are incorporated herein and
made part here of by reference.
Content for info: General Definitions, Abbreviations, Objective and Scope, Language, Unit
System, CE-Marking, PED / ATEX / Quality Assurance / Quality Control, General Basic
Design Requirements.
1.4 Definitions & Abbreviations
Requirements
“Shall” means that the requirement is to be understood as mandatory.

“Should” means that the requirement is to be understood as strongly recommended
“May be” means that the requirement is to be understood as a freedom of choice.
Abbreviations
DCS Distributed Control System
P&ID Piping & Instrument Drawing
PLC Programmable Logic Controller
SCIS Safety Critical Instrument Systems
SIL Safety Integrity level
SIF Safety Instrumented Function
1.5 Objective and Scope

The objective of this specification is to ensure marking and tagging of plant items for all
new projects meet minimum requirement. Good marking and tagging ensures correct
identification of plant items that is critical for safe plant operation. The examples and
language used for markings is depending on local standards and regulations.
In case of new parts in existing plants, the existing marking and tagging shall be followed.
Not included are signs of traffic surfaces (streets, roads, places etc.). These are regulated
in separate drawings and documents.
Also excluded are items and building structures which shall be marked by painting and
those, which are a part of VENDOR’s responsibility.
Marking systems and materials to be used shall be specified.
It is important to have a clear and a long time resistant marking. Outdoor marking shall
withstand the local environmental conditions including sun exposure, moisture and
temperature.
Markings shall be protected from or be designed to withstand expected exposure of

process temperatures, corrosive media and heat radiation.

Further markings, especially for the security of employees shall be agreed with local fire
brigade and the HSE responsibilities of BOREALIS.
▪ Emergency exits signs
▪ Emergency lightings
▪ Product characteristics
▪ ........
The final result of safety related markings has to be incorporated in the fire alarm
drawings.
2 APPLIED STANDARDS
It shall be CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the
requirements of the referenced Codes and Standards.
When an edition date is not indicated for a code or standard, the latest edition in force at
the time of CONTRACTOR’s commitment shall apply.
Intermediate changes or updates/revisions of applied codes, standards, regulations or
laws during the course of the project shall be brought to COMPANY’s attention. Possible
implications for the works shall be discussed.
2.1 Standards and Regulations

The design and engineering shall satisfy all laws and regulations of the national and/or
local authorities of the country in which the EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS will be
located.
The international codes and standards, to the extent specified herein, form a part of this
specification and shall be followed. Some codes or standards (e.g. Euro codes) are still
under development and their final number and identification are given below. If the
referenced code is not yet available, it’s preceding pre-code, draft code or relevant
national codes covering the same subject shall be followed.
In case of conflict, the order of precedence shall be:

1. National and/or local Laws and Regulations applicable at the location of the site
2. European Directives
3. Applicable Design Codes (ASME BVPC, ASME B31.3, AD2000, BS 5500, EN
13445, EN 13480, etc.)
4. Project specific CATALOGUE DATA SHEETS from the LICENSOR
5. COMPANY specifications
• Project Specification
• Local Amendment
• Common Engineering Specification
6. Reference to international standards (API, NFPA,...)
The more stringent of two conflicting regulations/standards will prevail.
In all cases CONTRACTOR shall inform COMPANY of any deviation from the
requirements in the specifications, which is considered to be necessary in order to comply
with national and/or local laws and regulations.
Deviations from this specification are subject to written approval by COMPANY. After this
approval these specifications are integral part of the contract.
The standards and codes as listed in 2.1.1, 2.1.2, 2.1.3 and 2.1.4 shall be followed.

2.1.1 European Directives

PED 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive
2.1.2 Applicable Design Codes

None
2.1.3 Borealis Reference Documents

BES-CO-00-001 Group Amendment to the Borealis Engineering Specifications
BER-CO-02-003 Engineering requirements for safety critical instrument system
BES-CO-04-002 Painting specification for equipment, piping & structural steel
BES-CO-06-009 HVAC Engineering and Design Criteria
2.1.4 Standards
ASME A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems
3 EQUIPMENT
The following pictures and descriptions should be considered as examples and doesn’t
claim to be complete for all marking requirements.
3.1 SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS Equipment

All installed SCIS-Equipment involved in a Safety Instrumented Functions (SIF), as well as
the BMS, FDS and GDS equipment, shall be marked and tagged additionally to
conventional electrical, control & instrumentation equipment tagging and marking. The
marking and tagging shall be clear and explicit identifying the importance. The marking
and tagging should be obviously a warning before touching and manipulating components
which are part of a SIF, the BMS, the FDS or the GDS.
Examples of SCIS, BMS, Fire and Gas -Equipment
- Cabinets/Chassis/Boxes entirely used for SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS - equipment
o ESD-Systems, Safety PLC`s, Safety Relays, Isolation Barriers/Amplifiers, etc.
o High voltage switchgear (Electric Motor specific)
o MCC’s compartments (Electric Motor specific)
o Transmitter Boxes/Housing
o Junction Boxes
- Inside Cabinets/Chassis/Boxes partially containing SIS, BMS, FDS and GDS -

equipment
o Terminals for relevant wirings of SIS-equipment
o Instruments Devices / Safety Relays / etc.
- Cables/Wiring
o Cables used entirely for SIS, BMS, FDS and GDS -equipment
o Cables partially used for SIS, BMS, FDS and GDS -equipment: Marking on
terminals
- Field Instruments/Actors
o Transmitters/Switches for level, pressure, temperature, flow, etc.
o Hydraulic Valves, On/Off-Valves, Control Valves, Solenoid Valves
o Smoke detectors, gas detectors, manual call points, etc.

Warning sign of SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS -Equipment
Importance should be given to the warning meaning red background, and SCIS (or SIL
level for devices), BMS, FDS or GDS indication below the tag. Examples:
Size & Quality: According to conventional tagging
Visibility: Markings shall be clearly visible. Attention should be paid to markings inside
cabinets/chassis/boxes, i.e. not hidden behind wiring on the backplane.
3.2 Static Equipment
1.1.1 Pressure vessels
All pressure vessels shall be marked with its item (equipment) number. This marking may be done
by painting black letters on a white background as shown on the pictures below, or by means of
self-adhesive letters.
Depending on the size of container, following formats shall be used:

- Normal format: Size of letters: 12 cm
- Small format: Size of letters: 5 cm
In case the use of self-adhesive labelling the material shall be chlorine free and fit for outdoor use,
laminated, UV-resistant, good resistance against chemicals, temperature range from -40°C to
120°C, life expectancy of 8 years+
1.1.2 Storage tanks
All storage tanks shall be marked in the following manner:

- A printed dibond board with dimensions of 2m height x 1.5m width.

- Product name in Black lettering
- Drum or tank Tagname (for example D990001)
- Drum or tank size in m³ (for example 30m³)
- GHS symbols according to MSDS
- Fire diamond symbols (figure 1)
- UN numbering with red background
- In case of nitrogen blanketing this will be made clear with a red band – yellow background
and black text “stikstofdeken” with according danger symbols
Above tagging should be facing the road or area where the loading and unloading takes place.
Figure 1: Fire diamond
Figure 2: example of storage tank tagging

3.3 Rotary Equipment
All machinery shall be marked with the item (equipment) number. This marking may be done by
painting, or by means of self-adhesive letters.
The marking of complete units or package units (pumps with motors, compressor package units,
etc.) should be done on foundation sockets as far as possible.
Only if it is not possible, marking has to be done on equipment itself (agitators, mixer, dryers, etc.).
Depending on the size of container, following formats shall be used:

- Normal format: Size of letters: 12 cm
- Small format: Size of letters: 5 cm
In case the use of self-adhesive labelling the material shall be chlorine free and fit for outdoor use,
laminated, UV-resistant, good resistance against chemicals, temperature range from -40°C to
120°C, life expectancy of 8 years+
4 PIPING
Piping shall be coated in accordance with the coating system, as described in BES-CO-
04-002. The final colour code shall be as per table 5 of that same specification.
After coating/painting the piping shall be marked using adhesive/non-adhesive pipe

markers depending on which type of piping. This is described in the chapters below.
4.1 Pipes
4.1.1 Where to place the pipe markers
The pipe markers shall be placed at regular intervals. In case of vertical piping, the marker should
be applied on height of approximately 170 cm to ensure good visibility at eye level of the observing
persons. In case of horizontal piping the marker should be applied so that visibility is most optimal
from multiple view points.
In case of piperacks this can sometimes mean that we have to place pipe markers on the bottom
side and upper side of the piping, when we can manipulate a valve in the piperack the pipe marker
should be placed on the upper side of the pipe before and after the valve, but also on the bottom
side since it has to be visible from ground also.
The markes shall be placed in the following manners:
- For a straight pipe in an outdoor environment: every 10-15 meter.

- For a straight pipe in an indoor environment: every 10 meter.
- For a straight pipe in a piperack: every 15-30 meters and within 1 meter of each intersection.
Figure 3: Pipe marking on a straight pipe at regular intervals
- In case of a direction change (horizontal/vertical and left/right): at both sides of the bend
Figure 4: pipe marking at changing of directions
- Where pipes pass through floors and walls: mark at both sides
- When a pipe passes several floors (outdoor/indoor): mark at every floor
Figure 5: pipe marking when passing through a wall or floor

- Where pipes are divided by a valve: at every side of the valve with a distance of
approximately 75mm from the corresponding flange.
Figure 6: Pipe marking near valves
- Where pipes enter or exit vendor packages or large units:
Because we work with a lot of different vendors some equipment will arrive on skids. This
is wat we call “package units”. Each of these has a battery limit where lines enter and exit
this equipment.
All pipes entering and exiting such equipment will be labelled at the same place near the
equipment:
General Note: where pipe markers are required on two or more pipes in a group of pipes located
side by side (e.g. in a pipe rack), all of the pipe markers shall be installed side-by-side so they can
be easily viewed at one time. This provides a uniform appearance and consistent visibility for all
connecting pipes.
4.1.2 Pipe markers for non-insulated pipe smaller or equal to 8”
For this piping, non-adhesive pipe markers are preferred.

Best practice is to use snap-on pipe markers which are curled around the pipe and attached to
itself by means of a tape flap. In this manner there is no adhesive on the pipe itself.
The material shall be chlorine free and fit for outdoor use, laminated, UV-resistant, good resistance
against chemicals, temperature range from -40°C to 120°C, life expectancy of 8 years+
Another option is to use the same method which is described for piping larger than 12”.

4.1.3 Pipe markers for non-insulated piping larger than 8”
For this piping non-adhesive pipe markers are preferred.

Because of the size snap-on markers are not practical.
Here we prefer to use a carrier on which a pipe marker can be placed.

The carrier can be made of any material but should be made for outdoor use and can be attached
to the piping with stainless steel strapping. On the carrier we can attach our adhesive pipe marker.
The adhesive pipe marker material shall be chlorine free and fit for outdoor use, laminated, UV-
resistant, good resistance against chemicals, temperature range from -40°C to 120°C, life
expectancy of 8 years+

4.1.4 Pipe markers for insulated piping
For insulated piping we can use adhesive pipe markers however the material should be chlorine
free and fit for outdoor use, laminated, UV-resistant, good resistance against chemicals,
temperature range from -40°C to 120°C, life expectancy of 8 years+.

4.1.5 Layout of the pipe marker
The pipe markers used shall follow the lay-out as stated in the new GHS/CLP guidelines:
“On the 28th November 2008 the European Council adopted the GHS regulation (Globally Harmonised
System). The publication followed on the 31st December 2008 meaning that GHS can now be applied from
21st January 2009 The GHS and CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) addresses classification of
chemicals by type of hazards and proposed harmonised hazard communication elements. GHS also
provides a basis for harmonisation of rules and regulations on chemicals at national, regional and worldwide
level, an important factor also for trade facilitation. For the European Union, the mandatory dates for the
implementation are set as follows: Substances from 01/12/2010, Mixtures from 01/06/2015 During the
transition period, period between the European Directive and the effective dates mentioned above, both
systems are permitted. These new regulations require companies to reassess their classification and
labelling systems. Be aware that danger symbols have also changed with this new classification, up to 6
danger symbols can be attributed to a single product. In addition, the regulation mentions a signal word
(Warning or Danger).”
See example below for more clarity:
The pipemarkers used shall have:
- Arrowheads to indicate flow direction

- GHS danger symbols according to CLP regulations
- Background color as provided by borealis guidelines (see next chapter)
- Substance name in Dutch
- Signal word in Dutch (“Gevaarlijk” of “Waarschuwing”)
When in doubt on which GHS symbols need to be used please contact a Borealis representative.
4.1.6 Background and text colour to use on pipe markers
For the background colour, text colour, danger word and GHS symbols please use the table below.
If there are any products which aren’t described in this table, please contact a Borealis
representative for help.

Product Ral Colour Text Substance Substance GHS

Code colour description colour name name dutch Danger word symbols
A 5012 Light Blue White Atmosherpic air Lucht Atmosfeer / /
BDH 1021 Colza yellow Black High pressure Blow Down High pressure Blow Down / /
BDL 1021 Colza yellow Black Low pressure Blow Down Low pressure Blow Down / /
BFW 6010 Grass Green White Boiler Feed Water Boiler Feed Water / /
BU 1021 Colza yellow Black Butane Butaan GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
CA 4001 Red Lilac White Chemicals Chemicalïen GEVAAR ASK BOREALIS
CL 4001 Red Lilac White Chlorine Chloor GEVAAR GHS06;GHS09
CO 3014 Antique Pink White Carbon Monoxide Koolstofmonoxide / /
CRG 1004 Golden Yellow Black Circulation Gas Circulatie Gas GEVAAR ASK BOREALIS
CT 8001 Ochre Brown White Catalyst Catalyst / ASK BOREALIS
CWR 6010 Grass Green White Cooling Water Return Cooling Water Return / /
CWS 6010 Grass Green White Cooling Water Supply Cooling Water Supply / /
DKW 6010 Grass Green White Potable Water Drinkwater / /
DR 6010 Grass Green White Drain/Effluent/Waste Water Drain/Effluent/Waste Water / /
Dry powder extinghuishing
DRP 3000 Flame Red White system Bluspoeder / /
DT 8001 Ochre Brown White Hot Oil Hot Oil WAARSCHUWING ASK BOREALIS
DW 6010 Grass Green White Demin Water Demin water / /
EG 4001 Red Lilac White Ethylene Glycol Ethyleenglycol WAARSCHUWING GHS07
EFG 1004 Golden Yellow Black Flue Gas Flue Gas / /
ET 1021 Colza yellow Black Ethylene Ethyleen GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04; GHS07
FG 8001 Ochre Brown White Fuel Gas Fuel Gas GEVAAR GHS02;GHS04
FL 1021 Colza yellow Black Flare Line Flare GEVAAR GHS02; GHS07; GHS08
FLC 1004 Golden Yellow Black Cold Flare Line Cold Flare Line GEVAAR GHS02; GHS07; GHS08
FO 8001 Ochre Brown White Flushing Oil Flushing Oil GEVAAR ASK BOREALIS
FW 3000 Flame Red White Fire Water Bluswater / /
GO 1004 Golden Yellow Black Gas Oil Gas Oil WAARSCHUWING GHS08
GW 6010 Grass Green White Glycol Water Glycol Water WAARSCHUWING GHS07
H 1021 Colza yellow Black Hydrogen Waterstof GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
HC 6010 Grass Green White HP Condensate HP Condensaat / /
HCL 4001 Red Lilac White Hydrochloric Acid Zoutzuur GEVAAR GHS05; GHS07
HF 8001 Ochre Brown White Hydraulic Fluid Hydraulische Olie / /
HHN 2003 Pastel Orange White HHP nitrogen HHP Stikstof WAARSCHUWING GHS04
HN 2003 Pastel Orange White HP nitrogen HP Stikstof WAARSCHUWING GHS04
GHS02; GHS07; GHS08

HO 8001 Ochre Brown White Hydrocarbon Oil (C4+) Hydrocarbon Oil (C4+) GEVAAR GHS09
HS 9006 White Aluminium Black HP steam HP stoom / /
IA 5012 Light Blue White Instrument Air Instrument Air / /
JCW 6010 Grass Green White Jacket Cool Water Jacket Cool Water / /
JLS 9006 White Aluminium Black Jacket LP steam Jacket LP stoom / /
JRW 6010 Grass Green White Jacket Refrigerant Water Jacket Refrigerant Water / /
JW 6010 Grass Green White Jacket Water Jacket Water / /
JWR 6010 Grass Green White Jacket Water Supply Jacket Water Supply / /
JWS 6010 Grass Green White Jacket Water Return Jacket Water Return / /
LA 4001 Red Lilac White Liquid Additivies Liquid Additivies WAARSCHUWING ASK BOREALIS
LC 6010 Grass Green White LP Condensate LP Condensaat / /
GHS02; GHS07; GHS08

LPF 8001 Ochre Brown White Liquid Proces Fuel Liquid Proces Fuel GEVAAR GHS09
LLS 9006 White Aluminium Black LLP Steam LLP Stoom / /
LS 9006 White Aluminium Black LP Steam LP Stoom / /
MC 6010 Grass Green White MP Condensate MP Condensaat / /
ME 1021 Colza yellow Black Methane Methaan GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
MS 9006 White Aluminium Black MP steam MP stoom / /
MTH 8001 Ochre Brown White Methanol Methanol GEVAAR GHS02; GHS06; GHS08
MW 6010 Grass Green White Municipal Water Stadswater / /
N 2003 Pastel Orange White LP nitrogen LP Stikstof WAARSCHUWING GHS04
NAOH 4001 Red Lilac White Caustic Natriumhydroxide GEVAAR GHS05
NG 1004 Golden Yellow Black Natural Gas Aardgas GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
NGH 1004 Golden Yellow Black HP Natural Gas HP Aardgas GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
NGM 1004 Golden Yellow Black MP Natural Gas MP Aardgas GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
GHS04; GHS05; GHS06

NH 4001 Red Lilac White Ammonia Ammoniak GEVAAR GHS09
NY 6010 Grass Green White Sanitary Sewer Sanitary Sewer / /
O 8001 Ochre Brown White Lube Oil Lube Oil / /
OFS 6010 Grass Green White Oil Free Sewer Oil Free Sewer / /
OG 1021 Colza yellow Black Off Gas Off Gas /
P 1021 Colza yellow Black Process Hydrocarbon Process KWS'en GEVAAR ASK BOREALIS
PA 5012 Light Blue White Plant Air Plant Air / /
PJW 6010 Grass Green White Jacket Water Jacket Water / /
PPW 6010 Grass Green White Polyproyleen Water Polypropyleen Water /
PN 2003 Pastel Orange White Process Nitrogen Process Stikstof GEVAAR GHS04
PO 8001 Ochre Brown White Parafine Oil Parafine Oil GEVAAR GHS08
PR 1021 Colza yellow Black Propylene Propyleen GEVAAR GHS02; GHS04
PS 8001 Ochre Brown White Solvents Solventen GEVAAR ASK BOREALIS
PW 6010 Grass Green White Process Water Process Water / /
R 4001 Red Lilac White Refrigerant Refrigerant ASK BOREALIS ASK BOREALIS
RA 5012 Light Blue White Regeneration Air Regeneration Air / /
RCA 4001 Red Lilac White Chemical Sewage Chemical Sewage / /
RCG 1021 Colza yellow Black Recycle Gas Recycle Gas ASK BOREALIS ASK BOREALIS
RM 6010 Grass Green White Sewage Sewage / /
RO 8001 Ochre Brown White Sewage with Oil Sewage with Oil / /
RV 7000 squirrel grey White Relief to Atmosphere Relief to Atmosphere / /
RW 6010 Grass Green White Refrigerant Water Refrigerant Water / /
RWR 6010 Grass Green White Refrigerant Water Return Refrigerant Water Return / /
RWS 6010 Grass Green White Refrigerant Water Supply Refrigerant Water Supply / /
SAC 4001 Red Lilac White Sulfuric Acid Zwavelzuur GEVAAR GHS05
SC 6010 Grass Green White Condensate Condensaat / /

GHS02; GHS07; GHS08

SCA 4001 Red Lilac White Spent Caustic Spent Caustic GEVAAR GHS09
GHS02; GHS04; GHS06

SG 1021 Colza yellow Black Sour Flare Gas (H2S) Sour Flare Gas (H2S) GEVAAR GHS09
SL 8001 Ochre Brown White Slurry Polymer Slurry Polymer WAARSCHUWING ASK BOREALIS
SO 8001 Ochre Brown White Seal Oil Seal Oil / /
GHS02; GHS04; GHS06

SR 6010 Grass Green White Sour Water Sour Water GEVAAR GHS09
SW 6010 Grass Green White Sanitary Water Sanitary Water / /
TW 6010 Grass Green White Tempered Water Nooddouche Water / /
GHS02; GHS07; GHS08

VCH 1004 Colza yellow Black Vinyl Cyclohexane Vinyl Cyclohexaan GEVAAR GHS09
VA 7000 squirrel grey White Vent to Atmosphere Vent Atmosfeer / /
VZ 7000 squirrel grey White Piping Elements Piping Elements / /
W 6010 Grass Green White Service Water Service Water / /
WO 8001 Ochre Brown White Wash Oil Wash Oil / /
WW 6010 Grass Green White Waste Water Waste Water / /
The text colour used to describe substance name or danger word should be contrasting to
the background colour.
In most instances this text colour will be white, except for yellow and white backgrounds,
there it will be black.
4.2 Safety Valves

All safety valves shall be tagged with the tag-number (i.e. SV-5204): Therefore a one-
banding stick-slider with cover-strip is to apply.
The fixing of these sign-boards on the safety valve should be made over a fixed link,
which is connected on one side with the sign-board and on the other side fixed with a
bolted connection attached to the casing of the valve.
White background, black letters

Letter size: 10mm
In addition the safety valve shall be tagged separately, on the valve itself with a
permanent stainless steel tag plate containing next information.

• MANUFACTURER’s name or identifying trademark

• Size
• Type, style, model or figure no.
• Orifice
• Capacity at 10% overpressure
• Serial no. or shop no.
• Set pressure, bar(g)
• Back pressure, bar(g)
• Cold differential test pressure, bar(g) (if applicable)
• P&ID tag number
4.3 Utility Stations

All utility stations shall be tagged with their equipment number (i.e. BM01). Furthermore
each pipe shall be marked with media-name.
Media: 1-banding sign-boards (water, air, nitrogen, steam and condensate).

White background, black letters
Letter size: 10mm
Station: 1-banding sign-boards (i.e. BM01) letter size 20mm
The fixing shall be done utilizing special-clips or web holders.
5 ELECTRICAL
5.1 Earth Bars
Earth bars should be marked showing the dedicated earthing bar number. If no number
was given (secondary earthing) a yellow/green marking (PE) shall be assigned.

5.2 Motors
Motors shall be equipped with its equipment motor number (i.e. PM-4705).
The motor number tag plate:
Type 2 layers engraving plastic

or
Self-adhesive labels
Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Text height 30 mm
The labels shall be well fixed and easy readable.
5.3 Control and Safety Switches

Labels fixed by using corrosion pins, screws or two components glue, identifying the
corresponding equipment number.

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Size 50 x 15 mm
Text height 8 mm (minimum)
o Control switches shall be equipped with a second label mentioning “Control Switch”
o Safety switches shall be equipped with second orange label showing “Safety Switch”

Special attention should be given to local control switch which are affecting SCIS.
5.4 Socket Outlet Boxes

Labels fixed by using corrosion pins, screws or two-component glue, identifying the
corresponding equipment number.

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Size 100 x 30 mm
Text height 20 mm
5.5 Cables
From BER-CO-03-001 rev DH2-2, 7.11.8: Cable numbers shall be marked on the cables
along their routes and at both termination points. For underground cabling, the spacing
between cable numbers along the route should not exceed 10 m, and for above ground
cabling, 25m. Cables shall also be numbered where they branch off from a main route and
at both sides of a road crossing as well as going from underground to above ground.
For underground cable marking purposes non-corroding strips shall be used, each having
ample length to be wrapped twice around the cable and in which the cable number has
been imprinted by means of letter/cipher punches.
For above ground cabling, engraved plastic or stainless steel markers resistant to the site
conditions shall be strapped round the cables. For indoor installation, printed plastic
markers can be used.

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Text height 5 mm

Special attention should be given to cables which are partly or entirely used for SCIS.
Cable used entirely for SIS-equipment to be marked
5.6 Switch Boards

All switchboards shall be equipped with nameplates (e.g. MCC01, MV01, etc.).
The nameplate shall be fixed at the upper left corner of the cubicle.
Type 2 layers engraving plastic or

Self-adhesive label
Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Size 100 x 40 mm
In addition to the identification plate of the cabinet, all “front-door equipment” shall be
tagged also. Sizes and texts are to be agreed case by case.
Special attention should be given to MCC compartments which are used for SCIS.
5.7 Junction Boxes

Nameplates shall be fixed on the front of the junction box using corrosion pins or two-
component glue and mentioning the junction box number.

According to the size of the junction box

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Normal size 100 x 30 mm
Text height 20 mm
Small size 50 x 15 mm
Text height 5 mm
It is recommended to mark and tag junction boxes which are partly or entirely used for
SCIS.
It is recommended to mark and tag cables used entirely for SIS-equipment

It is recommended to mark and tag terminals within Junction Box used for SIS-equipment
5.8 Heat Tracing

Along the pipeline should be a marking that shows the heat tracing circuit and its number.
The distance between these stickers should not exceed 5m.
5.9 Fire Alarm Push Buttons

Marking of all push buttons will be as per local standard.

To determine the pushbutton there’s a text showing fire alarm line and position (number).
6 INSTRUMENTATION
6.1 Cables
Instrument single cables will be identified using a label showing the corresponding tag
number at both sides
Labels on multi core cables shall be fixed on both ends and show cable number.
All underground cables every 10m

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Text height 5 mm
Special attention should be given to instrumentation cables which are used for SCIS,
BMS, FDS and GDS for which white letters on red background shall be used.
6.2 Instrument Air Pipes

Instrument air pipes are marked on the end of instrument air distribution manifold with the
corresponding instrument tag number (i.e. TV-53001) and at the end of field device with
the number of the distribution manifold (e.g. D201-IA301).
Instrument air pipes shall be marked:


Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
SCIS, BMS, FDS or GDS - warning plate or label shall be used for SCIS, BMS, FDS and
GDS valves or instruments on the end of the instrument air distribution manifold.
6.3 Junction Boxes

components glue.

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Normal size 100 x 30 mm
Text height 20 mm
Small size 50 x 15 mm
Text height 5 mm
Explosion protection classification shall also be indicated on the junction box label, Ex(i)
for intrinsically safe junction boxes, Ex(d) for flame proof junction boxes etc.
Junction boxes which are used for SCIS, BMS, FDS or GDS shall use white letters on red
background label SCIS, BMS, FDS or GDS shall be indicated below the tag.

6.4 Transmitter Housings

components glue.
Labels for field instruments include two text lines. The first line shows the tag number, and
the second line, the service.

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Normal Size 100 x 40 mm
White letters on red background shall be used for SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS field
instruments. SIL classification, BMS, FDS or GDS shall be indicated below the tag.
6.5 Field Instruments

All instruments installed in the field shall be marked with its tag number.The labels shall
be well fixed, easy readable and be installed next to the instrument, (not on the
equipment).

For DCS and PLC signals a white label is used, for SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS signals the
label has to be red and the letters white. In addition to that, below the tag the SIL
classification, BMS, FDS or GDS shall be marked.
Normal size: 100 x 40 mm

Text height: 8 mm (minimum)
Instruments shall also be marked with a permanently fixed stainless steel nameplate.
Details of required content are defined in the BES-CO-02-xxx specification for each type
of instrument and typically includes among others:
• Tag number
• MANUFACTURER’s name, model, type and serial number
Rupture disks shall additionally have permanently fixed nameplates that indicating burst
pressures.
Flow meters shall additionally have flow direction permanently marked on body.
6.6 Isolation valves of field instruments

Generally all isolation valves which are in use of SCIS, BMS, FDS or GDS shall be signed
with the SCIS, BMS, FDS or GDS - warning plate or label. The warning- sign should
prevent any miss manipulation. Additionally it is recommended to remove the handle- bar
from the isolation valve.
Isolation valves of transmitters used in SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS
The warning sign shall be clearly and obviously fixed on each valve.
Isolation valves for instrument air of valves used in SCIS
See point 6.2
Isolation valves for control valves or on-off valves
Manual operated isolation valves which can deactivated the functionalitiy of the automatic
valve shall be clearly signed. This includes also handwheels deactivting the functionalitiy
of the valve.

6.7 Cabinets
All cabinets shall be equipped with tag nameplates
The nameplate shall be fixed at the upper left corner
Type 2 layers engraving plastic or Self adhesive

Label Colour White
Letter Colour Black
Normal Size 100 x 40 mm
For SCIS, BMS, FDS and GDS cabinets the label has to be red and the letters white.
For mixed cabinets, such as PDP cabinets, terminals and all related accesories (CBs,
barriers) for SCIS, BMS, F&G instruments shall be identified with white letters over red
background.
In addition to the identification plate of the cabinet, all “front-door equipment” shall be
tagged also. Sizes and texts are to be agreed case by case.
7 SAFETY
7.1 General
There shall be safety markings at good visible locations all over the plant. These markings
should be executed as reflecting signs fixed on aluminium plates.
Following signs are to be considered as a minimum:
Exit across staircase

Format 197 x 148 mm
Exit across ladder

Format 197 x 148 mm
Safety shower
Format 200 x 200 mm
Eye washing device

Format 200 x 200 mm
Meeting point
Format 200 x 200 mm
Further signs according requirements or plant operation and safety departments of

COMPANY
7.2 Electrical Substations

At all entries to substation signs shall be mounted to warn of dangerous area (Electrical
equipment room) according local languages.

Substations shall be equipped with following signs inside:

• First aid instructions
• Safety rules
• Instructions for fire fighting
7.3 Battery Rooms

All entries to battery rooms shall be equipped with following signs according local
languages:
• Battery Room
• Smoking and fire prohibited
7.4 Hazardous Area

Each entry to hazardous areas (Ex) shall be marked as follows:

7.5 Radiometric Measurements

Radiometric equipment has to be chained and marked.

8 BUILDINGS
8.1 Building Numbers
All buildings shall be marked with the building numbers. Numbering can be done by
painting or by installing separate labels.
Marking has to be executed at least 1 time for each building on a good visible location.
Size of letters Min. 30 cm

Colour: black on white background
e. g.: D 201, D 202, D 203, etc.
8.2 Doors
Doors have not to be marked separately.
9 FIREFIGHTING FACILITIES
All firefighting facilities shall be signed and number tagged according one of previous
mentioned methods and this depending on the type of equipment.
Execution of signs should be in accordance with local regulations and standards.
Generally reflecting signs on aluminium base plates shall be considered. In special

circumstances adhesive foils can be used (e. g. on wall hydrant cabinets).
Following signs should be considered as a minimum:
Area for fire brigade

Format 594 x 210 mm
Fire distinguisher
Format 200 x 200 mm
Wall Hydrant
Format 200 x 200 mm
Warning and alarm signals

Format: 210 x 297 mm
Regulation for case of fire

Format: 210 x 297 mm
All underground valves are to be marked by signs and number-tags above ground level.
Further signs according requirements of local fire brigade
10 HVAC-SYSTEMS
According to specification ‘BES-CO-06-009; HVAC Engineering and Design Criteria'.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR

GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR COATING

REV DATE ISSUED FOR DRAFT CHECK APPROVED

11.2 Quality plan ........................................................................................................................... 28

- Contact with chemicals (acids, alkalis, organic solvents, gases, etc.);

2.1 Terms and definition specific of the current scope

Party Inspector: the person, appointed by PARTY (internal or external

2.2 Technical terms

Coat: primers, intermediates, finishes, enamels, varnishes,

Machinery: rotary machines (excluding shelf items), packages (skid or site

steps, etc. This temperature shall be used to select the

It shall be PARTY’s responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the requirements of the

Intermediate changes or updates/revisions of applied codes, standards, regulations or laws during

Any discrepancy or contradiction shall be brought to the attention of the CONTRACTOR.

3.1 Standards and regulations

- BES-CO-07-004 “Marking and Tagging” rev. DH2-2 (refer to paragraph 17

- BES-CO-04-002 “Painting Specification for Equipment, Piping & Structural Steel”

- 33000667-TCM-DH2-PS-SPE-00011 (4078-VW-SG-0000000007) “General Specification

- SSPC-PA 1 “Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating” can be used in alternative

4.2 Deviation and alternative proposal

5.4 Scope of activities

6.1 Design and selection requirements

6.2 Coating requirements

- valve stems and threads;

6.3 Coating equipment requirements

Blast Cleaning Equipment:

Blast cleaning equipment shall be in accordance with all applicable regulations.

Maintenance and Earthing of the Application Equipment:

6.4 Requirements for machinery

No further steel preparation or abrasive blasting shall

The surface to be coated shall be degreased as per

PARTY shall provide a Coat Manufacturer written

Note: * except for tubing (diameter ≤ 2”) and non-pressure parts.

6.5 Requirements for dynamic piping supports

For dynamic piping support the following points shall be followed:

- Free from mechanical defects as per paragraph 7.2

6.6 Requirements for electrical and miscellaneous equipment installed outdoor

Electrical and miscellaneous equipment outdoor installed shall be supplied according to

- Environment aggressiveness C4, as per EN ISO 12944-2;

* except for tubing (diameter ≤ 2”) and non-pressure parts.

6.7 Requirements for electrical and miscellaneous equipment installed indoor

- In non-aggressive inside environments, supplier’s standard can be used: 25 µm polyester

For structural steel/part to be fireproofed with intumescent coating (non-concrete/cement products),

7.2 Steel preparation / removal of mechanical imperfections

7.3 Removal of exogenous compounds and degreasing

It is forbidden to use chlorinated solvent on SS.

7.4 Surface preparation

Temperature and humidity shall be continuously monitored.

The abrasive used shall be able to:

- obtain the required grade of the EN ISO or SSPC standards;

Ferritic steel shall be blasted as per EN ISO 8501-1 grade Sa 2½ minimum.

- be perfectly adherent and free from voids;

7.5 Surface cleanliness grades

EN ISO 8501-1 SSPC

SSPC above mentioned standards could be used instead of EN ISO standards.

8 Painting / coating materials and methods

8.1 Painting / coating materials

Applicable Coat Products are, but not limited to:

- Alkylated amine epoxy

Storage facilities shall at least:

8.2 Environmental requirements

Coating products shall be lead-free and chromate-free.