Field Coatings For Below Grade: Facility Construction Specification (FCS) Canada

Attachment 3 to NGP Responses to JRP IR 3.
1(f)
FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION
Facility Construction Specification (FCS)

Canada
Field Coatings for Below Grade

FCS017 – (2012)
Enbridge Pipelines Inc.
Enbridge Energy Partners L.P.
Revision: 2.0
Approval Date: July 30, 2012
COPYRIGHT © 2012 ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Attachment 3 to NGP Responses to JRP IR 3.1(f)
FIELD COATINGS FOR BELOW GRADE

FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION FCS017 - 2012
Management of Change
1 Revision Summary
Revision Description
2.0 Complete revision
Reviewed and updated to reflect current industry standards and Company’s best
engineering design practices.
2 Applicability
Revision Description Effective Date

2.0 This revision is applicable to all projects that have not July 30, 2012
received AFE approval.
Projects with AFE approval shall continue to abide by the
previous revision.
If Projects with AFE approval choose to adopt the latest
revision of the standard, a Project Decision Record is
required.
Please see Section 12 – Revision History for a list of significant changes.
REVISION 2.0, JULY 30, 2012 PAGE i


Table of Contents
1 Scope........................................................................................................................ 1
2 References ............................................................................................................... 1
2.1 General ............................................................................................................... 1
2.2 Order of Precedence .......................................................................................... 2
2.3 Related Technical Specifications and Standards ............................................ 2
2.4 Company Standards .......................................................................................... 2
2.5 Industry Standards ............................................................................................ 3
2.6 Abbreviations ..................................................................................................... 3
2.7 Definitions .......................................................................................................... 4
3 General Requirements ............................................................................................ 5
3.1 General ............................................................................................................... 5
3.2 Spray Coating .................................................................................................... 7
4 Coating Materials and Equipment .......................................................................... 7
4.1 General ............................................................................................................... 7
5 Surface Preparation............................................................................................... 10
5.1 General ............................................................................................................. 10
5.2 Surface Preparation Requirements for Liquid Coatings ............................... 12
5.3 Surface Preparation Requirements for Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings .......... 12
6 Coating Application ............................................................................................... 13
6.1 General ............................................................................................................. 13
6.2 Application of Liquid Coatings ....................................................................... 14
6.3 Application of Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings .................................................. 16
7 Holiday Detection .................................................................................................. 17
8 Repairs ................................................................................................................... 18
8.1 General ............................................................................................................. 18
8.2 Repairs on Liquid Coatings............................................................................. 19
8.3 Repairs on Heat Shrink Sleeves ..................................................................... 19
8.4 Repairs on FBE Coatings ................................................................................ 20
9 Quality Control, Inspection and Testing, and Acceptance ................................. 21
9.1 General ............................................................................................................. 21
9.2 Quality Control of Liquid Coatings ................................................................. 22
9.3 Quality Control of Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings ............................................ 23
10 QC Records ............................................................................................................ 23
10.1 General ............................................................................................................. 23
10.2 Applicator Forms ............................................................................................. 23
10.3 Applicator Turnover Documentation Package ............................................... 24
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11 Quality Control Testing Procedures..................................................................... 25

11.1 Testing for Salt Contamination of the Steel Surface for All Coatings .......... 25
11.2 Test: Abrasive Blasting Air Blotter Test ......................................................... 26
11.3 Test: Adhesion Test Using V-Notch Cross Cut Procedure for Liquid
Coatings ....................................................................................................................... 27
11.4 Test: Shore D Hardness Test for Liquid Coatings ......................................... 29
11.5 Test: Peel Tests for Heat Shrink Sleeve Coating ........................................... 29
12 Revision History .................................................................................................... 30
12.1 Revision 2.0, July 30, 2012 .............................................................................. 30
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1 Scope
This facility construction specification (FCS) describes the minimum requirements for the
application and repair of field joint coatings inside a facility. The coating systems contained in
this specification are as follows:
a) Two-part liquid coatings applied by hand and spray techniques
b) Heat shrink sleeves
c) Overcoating of pipe for Horizontal Directional Drills (HDD) and bore-type installations
In this document, the term “Company” shall hereafter refer to Enbridge and its representatives.
The term “Purchaser” shall hereafter refer to the Company’s procurement or purchasing
department.
The term "Manufacturer" shall hereafter refer to the company responsible for the formulation
and characteristics of the coatings applied to girth welds, repairs, and field-applied overcoating
listed in this specification (liquid coating and heat shrink sleeves).
The Applicator/Contractor (hereafter referred to as the Applicator) shall be responsible for
implementing this specification in accordance with all the codes and standards contained in this
specification. The Applicator shall be solely responsible for ensuring that the work is performed
in strict compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws. The Applicator shall be
approved through the Company quality process and appear on the Approved Applicator List.
2 References
The most recent edition of the following references shall apply, unless otherwise specified.
2.1 General
2.1.1
It is the Applicator’s responsibility to become familiar with the latest editions of the acts,
regulations, laws, codes, and standards that are necessary for the performance of the work.
These shall include but not be limited to the following:
a) CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
b) Where regulated by federal standards, the National Energy Board (NEB) Onshore Pipeline
Regulations
c) Alberta Pipeline Act and Pipeline Regulation
2.1.2
Where CSA Z662 is referenced, hereafter it shall mean CSA Z662 – Oil and Gas Pipeline
Systems, all associated requirements of the Alberta Pipeline Act and Pipeline Regulation, and
the National Energy Board Act, as applicable. If there is a conflict between the acts, regulations,
laws, codes, and standards, the most stringent requirement shall be met by the Applicator
without additional cost to the Company.
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2.1.3
The Applicator shall comply with the requirements of all applicable acts, regulations, laws,
codes, and standards in performance of the work.
2.2 Order of Precedence
2.2.1
The order of precedence relating to the goods or services covered under this specification shall
be as follows:
a) Referenced legislative requirements
b) Contract or purchase order documents, including the latest product datasheets
c) This specification
d) Referenced project, customer, and customer representative specifications
2.2.2
Under all circumstances, minimum legislative requirements shall be met. Project, customer, or
customer representative specifications shall only serve to clarify or provide additions to the
legislative requirements.
2.2.3
If a conflict, contradiction, or ambiguity is identified within the stated requirements, the

Purchaser shall be contacted for written clarification before proceeding with manufacture or
provision of services.
2.3 Related Technical Specifications and Standards
The following technical specifications and standards shall be read in conjunction with this
specification. The most recent version of these specifications and standards shall be used. The
requirements of these documents shall become part of this specification by reference herein:
2.4 Company Standards
C-110 Coating of Buried Steel with Plural-Component Spray

Applied Coatings
C-210 Coating of Buried Steel with Rollable or Brushable
Coatings
C-510 Heat Shrink Sleeve for Pipe Joint Protection
C-520 Heat Shrink Sleeve Application Over Two-Layer
Polyethylene Systems
FCS012 Facility Piping Construction
FCS013 Piping Classes


2.5 Industry Standards
ASTM D4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in

Compressed Air
ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property – Durometer
HardnessCSA Z245.20 Series-10 Plant-applied External
Coatings for Steel Pipe
CSA Z245.21 Series-10 Plant-applied External Polyethylene Coating for Steel Pipe
CSA Z662 Oil and Gas Pipeline Systems
ISO 8502-5 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of
Paints and Related Products -- Tests for the Assessment
of Surface Cleanliness -- Part 5: Measurement of Chloride
on Steel Surfaces Prepared for Painting (Ion Detection
Tube Method)
ISO 8502-6 Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of
Paints and Related Products -- Tests for the Assessment
of Surface Cleanliness – Part 6: Extraction of Soluble
Contaminants for Analysis – The Bresle Method
ISO 8502-9 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of
Paints and Related Products – Tests for the Assessment of
Surface Cleanliness – Part 9: Field Method for the
Conductometric Determination of Water-Soluble Salts
NACE RP0287 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast-
Cleaned Steel Surfaces a Using a Replica Tape.
NACE SP0274 High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings
NACE SP0188 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coatings
on Conductive Substrates
SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning
SSPC-SP 10/NACE NO. 2 Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC-VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces
Prepared by Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
SSPC GUIDE 15 Field Methods for Retrieval and Analysis of Soluble Salts
on Steel and Other Nonporous Substrates
SSPC-PA 2 Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic
Gages
2.6 Abbreviations
2LPE Two-layered polyethylene coating system

3LPE Three-layered polyethylene coating system
API American Petroleum Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials International
(former name, not currently used as an abbreviation)


CPCS Canadian pipeline construction specifications

DFT Dry film thickness
EC Engineering communication
EPP Environmental Protection Plan
FBE Fusion bond epoxy
FCS Facility construction specification
HDD Horizontal directional drills
ITP Inspection and test plan
MSDS Material safety datasheet
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDE Non-destructive examination
NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology
NPS Nominal pipe size
PQT Procedure qualification trials
QA Quality assurance
QC Quality control
ROW Right-of-way
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings
WFT Wet film thickness
2.7 Definitions
Brush grade Coating designed for application using a paint brush or

roller.
Four quadrant testing Testing at four quadrants requires measurements to be
spaced along and around the girth weld (i.e., 12, 3, 6, and
9 o’clock or 1, 4, 7, and 10 o’clock).
Hard dry When the applied coating does not indent when pressed
with a thumbnail with moderate pressure.
Inspection and test plan A table listing all inspections and tests that shall be
conducted
(ITP) during the project, including references, frequency, and
acceptance criteria.
Legislative requirements All applicable treaties, acts, statutory instruments,
regulations, codes of practice, permits that are in effect or
as amended from time to time at the field installation
locations of the project.
Polyethylene System A2 Coating that consists of an adhesive and a polyethylene
outer sheath.


Polyethylene System B2 Coating that consists of a powdered epoxy primer, a

powdered copolymer adhesive, and a powdered
polyethylene outer layer.
Shall Signifies a required task or action is mandatory.
Spray grade Grade of coating material suitable for application by using
airless plural component equipment.
Work Coating activities as described in the contract or project
scope.
3 General Requirements
3.1 General
The Applicator shall adhere to the following general requirements.
3.1.1
The Applicator shall have a documented quality program in place and a controlled copy of the
quality program manual shall be available to the Company at the place of work. The Company
may audit the Applicator’s implementation of this quality program.
3.1.2
The Applicator shall submit an ITP to the Company for acceptance a minimum of three weeks
prior to commencing the work.
3.1.3
The Applicator shall keep a copy of the technical datasheet and MSDS for each regulated
product brought onto the worksite.
3.1.4
Prior to any construction, a procedure qualification trial shall be conducted. The Applicator shall
successfully demonstrate the application of coating on at least three welds to the Company
inspector. The demonstration shall be coordinated by the Applicator and the Company
inspector. A minimum of 72 hours' notice shall be given to the Company inspector prior to the
commencement of the demonstration. The Company shall provide the pipe material.
3.1.5
All QC measurements shall be carried out and recorded by the Applicator on forms submitted
with the ITP. Before coating application activities commence, the Company shall review the QC
forms submitted to ensure all measurements required by this specification are described.
3.1.6
The Company inspector shall have the right to witness the Applicator's equipment, work, and
records at any time.


3.1.7
The Applicator shall furnish and maintain in good working order all materials, consumables,
labour, equipment, tools, spare parts, lighting, inspection, weatherproof enclosures, instruments,
transport, safety equipment, protective clothing, and supervision, which are incidental to and
necessary for the application and inspection of the external coating, in accordance with this
specification and the Manufacturer’s recommendations.
3.1.8
All QC measurements and inspections shall be carried out and recorded by the Applicator.
These shall be reviewed daily by the Company for acceptance.
3.1.9
The Applicator shall provide all necessary equipment and expertise to conduct testing for
QA/QC, as prescribed in this specification and the accepted ITP. All QC inspection tools used to
perform the work shall have current calibration records. Copies are to be submitted to the
Company inspector prior to the commencement of work, and originals must be included in the
Applicator turnover package at the end of the project. The calibrations shall be performed before
production coating activities and shall be re-calibrated by a third party every 12 months
minimum. The Applicator shall provide at least one employee that is NACE certified CIP Level I
or equivalent for coating QC inspections. That employee or those employees shall be familiar
with the application procedures and inspection techniques for pipeline coatings covered by this
specification. All test materials shall have expiration dates on packages and shall be used at
least three months prior to expiration date.
3.1.10
The Company inspector shall conduct destructive testing to verify application conformance
(Shore D, V notch, or peel adhesion tests). Repairs to the coating at these test locations shall
be at no incremental cost to the Company.
3.1.11
For all applications (piping, tie-ins, repairs, and overcoating), the Applicator shall use coating
personnel and equipment that have been prequalified by the Manufacturer. A copy of the written
approval for qualification must be forwarded to the Company inspector prior to the
commencement of work. Only those Applicators who hold current approval by the Manufacturer
shall apply coatings covered by this specification. The Applicator shall ensure that employees
are qualified by the Manufacturer before commencement of work. Requalification of personnel
shall be once every calendar year and whenever there has been a product change by the
Manufacturer.
3.1.12
Coating application shall not take place during inclement weather including, but not limited to,
snow, rain, and excessive windy conditions or where the Company inspector deems that coating
integrity may be affected. The Company inspector may allow coating operations to proceed
where the Applicator provides suitable weather protection in the form of a portable structure or
other suitable cover.


3.1.13
Contact thermometers shall be used to monitor steel temperatures. Infrared non-contact

thermometers and temperature-indicating sticks (e.g., Tempilstik) are not acceptable for use.
3.1.14
The Applicator shall not be relieved from providing complete and satisfactory coating of the
surfaces identified by the Company due to any omissions of this specification.
3.1.15
All coating products shall be heated and stored according to Manufacturer recommendations.
3.2 Spray Coating
3.2.1
The Applicator shall have all of its equipment certified by the Manufacturer.
3.2.2
Spray applications with spray-grade coating shall be conducted in an enclosure during all
applications.
3.2.3
Mechanized coating equipment shall be properly maintained, stored, and protected from
weather to reduce the possibility of equipment breakdowns.
3.2.4
The Applicator shall attempt to contain overspray. If overspray occurs and causes damage to
property, the Applicator shall be solely responsible.
4 Coating Materials and Equipment

4.1 General
Only Company-approved coatings shall be used, as described in the following tables.

Substitutions shall not be permitted.


Table 4.1 Approved Liquid Coatings for Girth Welds

Approved Manufacturer and Approved Application Maximum Operating
Coatings Method Temperature
Spray Applied and Rollable –
Canusa-CPS HBE 95 Epoxy 95°C
Brushable
Specialty Polymer Coatings
Inc. SP-2888 R.G. Epoxy / 80°C
Brushable
Urethane
Specialty Polymer Coatings Spray Applied and Rollable –
95°C
Inc. SP-3888 Epoxy Brushable
80°C
Inc. SP-6888 Epoxy Brushable
120°C
Inc. SP-8888 Novalac Epoxy Brushable
3M Scotchkote 327 Epoxy 80°C
Brushable
Denso Protal 7250 Spray Applied 80°C
Denso Protal 7200 Rollable – Brushable 80°C
Table 4.2 – Approved Liquid Coatings for Overcoat of

Single Layer FBE Coating for Bores/HDDs
Scenario Approved Coating System
Liquid coatings for overcoat of single layer Any of the liquid coatings listed in Table 4.1
plant-applied fusion bond epoxy (FBE) coating 3M Scotchkote 352 Urethane (spray applied)
Table 4.3 – Approved Liquid Coatings for Girth Welds on Bores/HDDs

Scenario Approved Coating System
SPC SP 2888 RG Epoxy Urethane
Liquid coatings for girth welds (application to (spray or rollable – brushable
bare metal) on slip bores and HD bores with
no design curvature 3M Scotchkote 327 Epoxy
(spray or rollable – brushable )
Liquid coatings for girth welds (application to
3M Scotchkote 327 Epoxy
bare metal) on HDDs and HD bores with
(spray or rollable – brushable )
design curvature


Table 4.4 – Approved Shrink Sleeve Coatings for Girth Welds on Bore/HDD
Plant-Applied Coatings Shrink Sleeve Manufacturer Approved Coatings
Polyethylene System A2 Canusa TBK-O
Polyethylene System B2 Canusa TBK-80
HTLP 80-B with either Dirax
Polyethylene System B2 Raychem or HTLP 80-B leading edge
sleeve
Table 4.5 – Approved Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings for Girth Welds
Maximum Approved
Operating Plant-Applied Area of
Coating System Manufacture &
Coating System Application
Temperature Coating System
Polyethylene Canusa
50°C Piping
Two-Layer Heat System A2 KTON Wrapid
Shrink Sleeve Polyethylene Canusa
50°C Repairs*
System A2 CRPN Patch
Polyethylene Canusa
80°C Piping
System B2 GTS-80-L
Three-Layer Raychem
Polyethylene
Heat Shrink 80°C Piping
System B2 HTLP 80-B
Sleeve
Polyethylene Raychem
80°C Repairs*
System B2 PERP 80 Patch
* Patch repair size limitations are specified in Section 8.3 of this specification.
4.1.1
The Applicator shall ensure the coating material to be applied meets the following requirements:
a) An approved material as defined in this specification
b) Identified with the following information:
i. Manufacturer’s name
ii. Product description
iii. Batch number
iv. Date of manufacture
v. Expiration date
vi. Location of manufacture
vii. Manufacturing identification number
c) Handled and stored in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations at all times
d) Within the shelf life specified by the Manufacturer


5 Surface Preparation
5.1 General
Surface preparation shall adhere to the following general requirements:
5.1.1
Surfaces to be blast cleaned shall be free of oil, grease, slivers, mud, soils, rough welds, burrs,
weld spatter, etc. Prior to blast cleaning, the Applicator shall carefully examine the bare pipe for
oil and grease and inform the Company inspector of which areas require attention. Any oil,
grease, magnetic particle inspection products, or ultrasonic couplant shall be removed in
accordance with SSPC-SP 1 using cleaning agents approved by the Manufacturer. Clean water
shall then be used as a rinse. After cleaning, direct hand contact or any other type of
contamination of the prepared steel surface shall be avoided at all times.
5.1.2
Before NDE, rough welds, weld splatter, and other sharp projections shall be ground smooth by
the Applicator or as designated by the Company inspector.
5.1.3
All coating compressor units shall have adequate separators, filters, and drains to ensure
contaminants such as oil and water are not deposited onto the steel surface. Accumulations of
oil and water shall be removed by regular purging as part of daily maintenance of the abrasive
blasting units. A blotter test shall be performed before project startup on all abrasive-blasting
units for piping and tie-in coating to verify the cleanliness of the compressed air used for
abrasive blasting. Abrasive blast air blotter tests shall be conducted at minimum once per week
and whenever a mechanical breakdown occurs on the abrasive-blast units. Any abrasive-
blasting unit that displays oil or water residue transfer shall be removed from service until the
unit can display a clean test result. Refer to Section 11.2 for the abrasive blast air blotter test
procedure.
5.1.4
All equipment, valves, and Company property shall be protected from abrasive-blasting
activities prior to abrasive blasting startup.
5.1.5
Prior to abrasive blasting, the steel shall be dry and warmed to a temperature of at least 3ºC
above the dew point. A digital psychrometer/dew point meter shall be used to monitor
environmental conditions. The required pipe temperature and the environmental conditions shall
be determined at the start of daily coating activities and at least once every four hours, or when
weather conditions change.


5.1.6
Cold blasting of the steel surface is acceptable when induction coil heating is used as a girth
weld preheat method. The Applicator shall monitor the dew point and pipe surface temperature
to ensure the steel remains at 3°C above the dew point and the steel surface cleanliness is
maintained.
5.1.7
The abrasive blast media shall be Enviro-Grit glass abrasive or equivalent. Equivalent products
shall be submitted to the Company for approval a minimum of two weeks prior to project start.
5.1.8
The air pressure at the end of the nozzle during abrasive blast operations shall be a minimum of
90 psi (620 kPa) according to recommended Manufacturer practices.
5.1.9
The girth weld shall be abrasive blasted in accordance with the SSPC-SP-10 near-white blast
requirement, and the Applicator shall ensure this surface finish is attained by comparing it with
the appropriate SSPC-VIS 1 photographs.
5.1.10
For piping girth welds, profile measurements shall be taken, at a minimum, at the start of each
work day and after every hour of continuous blasting. Measurements shall be taken at a
minimum of three different locations on the girth weld. The weld number shall be identified on
each profile measurement taken and be recorded on the Applicator QC forms.
5.1.11
For tie-in girth welds, profile measurements shall be taken, at a minimum, at the start of each
day and on every second girth weld thereafter. Measurements shall be taken at a minimum of
three different locations on the girth weld. The weld number shall be identified on each profile
measurement taken and recorded on the Applicator QC forms.
5.1.12
Residual blast products and dust shall be removed from the entire circumference of blasted
surfaces using a clean dry bristle brush, vacuum, or clean dry compressed air. All spent
abrasive material shall be contained and disposed of with minimal amounts remaining on site
after project completion.
5.1.13
Metal areas that develop flash rust due to exposure to rain, moisture, or humidity shall be sweep
blasted to return them to their original clean-blasted condition. The surface to be blasted shall
be coated immediately after cleaning. A sweep blast shall be carried out when a blasted surface
is left overnight.


5.1.14
Tests shall be conducted by the Applicator to verify that the abrasive-blasted surface does not
contain detrimental levels of non-visible soluble salt contamination. The Applicator shall conduct
one soluble salt test on a production weld at a frequency of not less than once per week. If salt
contamination levels are identified, the maximum allowable contamination level shall be less
than 10 ppm.
5.1.15
Welds that are above the acceptable salt contamination limits shall be cleaned using a fresh
water rinse to remove chlorides. If salt contamination is identified over the acceptable limit, the
Applicator shall test every subsequent joint until acceptable soluble salt levels are identified, at
no incremental cost to the Company.
5.2 Surface Preparation Requirements for Liquid Coatings
Surface preparation for liquid coatings shall adhere to the following requirements:
5.2.1
The abrasively cleaned surface shall have an angular anchor pattern profile averaging
0.075 mm (3.0 mils) to 0.10 mm (4.0 mils). Individual measurements shall not be less than
0.065 mm (2.5 mils). Profile measurements shall be taken with replica tape and spring
micrometer in accordance with NACE RP0287.
5.2.2
Existing coating shall be feathered 50 mm to 75 mm (2 in. to 3 in.) when coating girth welds.
The feathering shall remove the gloss and provide a roughened surface suitable for overcoating.
5.3 Surface Preparation Requirements for Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings
Surface preparation for heat shrink sleeve coatings shall adhere to the following requirements:
5.3.1
The abrasively cleaned surface shall have an angular anchor pattern averaging 0.050 mm
(2.0 mils) to 0.10 mm (4.0 mils). Individual measurements shall not be less than 0.0375 mm
(1.5 mils). Profile measurements shall be taken with replica tape and spring micrometer in
accordance with NACE RP0287.


5.3.2
The plant-applied polyethylene coating shall be bevelled to 30° and feathered to remove the
sharp transition from plant-applied coating to the steel. Bevelling and feathering shall remove
plant-applied coating that has curled up and/or disbonded from the substrate. Following
bevelling and feathering, the plant-applied coating adjacent to the cutback area shall be lightly
abraded to a distance of at least 50 mm (2 in.) beyond each end of the sleeve width to provide a
roughened surface suitable for overcoating. For directional drill/slip bore piping, the plant-
applied coating adjacent to the cutback area shall be lightly abraded a minimum of 75 mm
(3 in.). Scratch marks shall be visible around the entire pipe diameter following such light
abrasion.
6 Coating Application
6.1 General
Coating application shall adhere to the following general requirements:
6.1.1
Surfaces to be coated shall be prepared, and shall be free of moisture, oil, grease, dust, and
any other contaminants prior to the application of the coating.
6.1.2
The pipe surface temperature, at every point where coating will be applied, shall be a minimum
of 10°C (50°F) and a minimum of 3C° (5°F) above the dew point temperature. Maximum steel
temperature is 100°C (212°F) or as directed by the Manufacturer for liquid coating application,
including sleeve primers. This pipe surface temperature and environmental conditions shall be
determined at the start of daily coating activities and at least once every four hours, and more
frequently in variable weather.
6.1.3
The surface temperature of the substrate must be maintained in the range recommended by the
Manufacturer from abrasive blasting through coating cure. If that range is unavailable from
ambient conditions, preheating shall be used. Preheating may also be used to accelerate cure
in case of time or weather constraints.
6.1.4
If preheating is required prior to the coating application, the preheating method shall be
completed according to the guidelines in Table 6.1.
6.1.5
Pre-heating shall not damage the existing coating.


6.1.6
After the coating has cured, the Applicator shall measure the DFT of each girth weld coating at
four quadrants according to the guidelines in Table 9.1.
6.1.7
For shrink sleeve application on Polyethylene Coating System B2, after the primer is applied,
the Applicator shall measure the DFT or WFT of the primer at four quadrants according to the
guidelines in Table 9.1. Full coverage of the steel by the epoxy shall be visually confirmed.
6.1.8
Holiday detection, backfilling, or handling shall not be conducted until the Manufacturer's
recommendations for the acceptable time, temperature, or degree of cure is achieved for these
activities. Shore D measurements on preheated girth welds applied with liquid coatings shall be
conducted when the exterior coating surface temperature reaches 20°C ±5°C.
6.1.9
No quenching or forced curing of the coating with direct open flame shall be permitted.
Table 6.1 – Acceptance Preheat Methods for Girth Weld Coatings
Girth Weld Coatings Application Area Pre-heat Method
Liquid Coatings Piping and Sections Induction Coil
Liquid Coating Tie-ins Induction Coil or Propane
Heat Shrink Sleeve Piping and Sections Induction Coil
Heat Shrink Sleeve Tie-ins Induction Coils or Propane
FBE Powder Mainline and Sections Induction Coil
FBE Powder Tie-in Induction Coil
6.2 Application of Liquid Coatings
Application of liquid coatings shall adhere to the following requirements:
6.2.1
Preheating shall not raise the temperature of the pipe above 120°C (240°F).
6.2.2
If the pipe surface temperature is below 10°C, the pipe shall be preheated. Preheating shall
raise the surface temperature so that coating application takes place when the pipe surface is at
or above the minimum temperature as specified by the Manufacturer. Direct flame may not be
applied to the pipe after blast cleaning. If heating is required after blast cleaning to maintain the
surface above 10°C (50 °F), induction coils or indirect heat may be used.


6.2.3
Heating may be used to accelerate cure with induction coils or indirect heat.
6.2.4
The coating shall be applied in accordance with the Manufacturer recommendations with
respect to the following:
a) Acceptable application equipment
b) Mixing
c) Storage and shelf life of coating material
d) Preheating coating material
e) Cleaning of tools and equipment
f) Spraying technique
g) Pot life
6.2.5
The relative humidity and the steel surface preheat temperature shall not be higher than the
Manufacturer's recommended maximum.
6.2.6
The coating shall be applied immediately after correct steel temperature is achieved.
6.2.7
No solvents or accelerants are to be added to the liquid coatings.
6.2.8
The coating shall overlap existing coating by a minimum distance of 75 mm (3 in.). All abrasion
marks on adjacent coating shall be covered.
6.2.9
Application shall be performed in a manner that prevents sags and runs, provides adequate
cover in angles and crevices, and provides a smooth uniform coat. All WFT marks shall be
smoothed and blended into adjacent coating.
6.2.10
The minimum thickness of cured coating shall be 0.64 mm (25 mils).


6.2.11
If several coats are required to achieve the specified coating thickness, the Manufacturer’s
recoat schedule shall be followed, with conditions of temperature and humidity taken into
account. If the Manufacturer recommended maximum recoat time is exceeded, each coat shall
be abraded prior to applying an additional coat.
6.2.12
When coating girth welds intended for bores or HDD service, the DFT of the liquid coating
applied shall be a minimum of 1 mm (40 mils).
6.2.13
When overcoating single-layer FBE-coated pipe in the field, a minimum of 1 mm (40 mils) of
liquid coating shall be applied to the sweep-blasted FBE coating. The blasting shall remove all
gloss and provide a suitable anchor profile for the coating application. Any of the coating
products listed in Table 4.2 shall be used.
6.2.14
The coating is considered cured when it has achieved an 80 Shore D hardness value or better.
6.3 Application of Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings
Application of heat shrink sleeve coatings shall adhere to the following guidelines:
6.3.1
The requirements for storage, preheating, wrapping, and shrinking of shrink sleeve products
shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer requirements
6.3.2
Immediately prior to application, the preheat temperature of the overlap areas and the girth weld
area shall be verified for compliance. Verification shall be measured at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock
positions during all shrink sleeve installation steps.
6.3.3
The shrink sleeve overlap or closure shall not be placed over the pipe spiral or longitudinal
seam.
6.3.4
The sleeve shall be applied over the joint area with a minimum overlap of 75 mm (3 in.) onto the
external polyethylene coating. The Applicator shall apply sufficient heat to the sleeve to allow
the mastic to flow outward extending beyond the edges and seam area of the sleeve. All
sleeves shall be fully rolled to ensure no air entrapment.


6.3.5
The overlap of the shrink sleeve onto the existing plant-applied coating shall be at least 75 mm.
6.3.6
The minimum overlap of the shrink sleeve onto existing plant-applied coating for directional
drill/slip bore piping shall be 100 mm (4 in.).
6.3.7
When coating girth welds for directional drill or slip bore piping, the leading edge of the shrink
sleeve shall be overcoated with a directional drill or slip bore sleeve according to the
Manufacturer procedure.
7 Holiday Detection
Holiday detection shall adhere to the following general requirements:
7.1.1
The Applicator shall test each girth weld applied for coating integrity using a holiday detector.
7.1.2
The coating shall be checked with a holiday detector set to at least 125 volts/mil within the
ranges specified in Table 7.1. The Company inspector shall verify the thickness at random
locations.
7.1.3
Holiday detection shall be carried out using a properly sized spring electrode. A search
electrode made of conducting rubber or brass may also be used. The correct size of the spring
shall have 0.75 mm lateral distance between spring coils at the area where the electrode
contacts the coated surface. The search electrodes shall be clean and free of coating residue.
7.1.4
Operation of the holiday detector shall be controlled to ensure the travel rate does not exceed
300 mm per second and to ensure the equipment does not remain stationary on the coating
while the power is on.
7.1.5
To minimize possible coating damage due to repeated holiday testing, the Applicator shall limit
the number of passes over a coated area with the holiday detector.
7.1.6
Care shall be taken not to damage adjacent coating with a lower DFT.


7.1.7
All holidays shall be plainly marked immediately after detection and shall be repaired in
accordance with this specification at the expense of the Applicator.
7.1.8
The holiday detection voltage shall be initially verified at the beginning of each work day and
periodically through the day. Verification frequency shall be ≤4 hours.
7.1.9
Final holiday testing during the lowering-in process (piping and girth welds) shall be at the
minimum DFT voltage of the piping coating according to the guidelines in Table 7.1.
7.1.10
Girth weld coating tie-in crews shall conduct the final holiday detection of the coated tie-in weld
and piping in all bell holes. The piping that is exposed and is safely accessible shall be holiday
detected on either side of the tie-in girth weld.
Table 7.1 – Required Holiday Detection Voltage Ranges
Coating System Holiday Detection Voltage Range
Fusion Bond Epoxy (Piping) 1500 – 1800
2 Layer External Polyethylene (Piping) 5000 – 8000
3 Layer External Polyethylene (Piping) 3500 – 8000
Liquid Coating Systems (Girth Welds) 3125 – 5000
Liquid Coating Systems (Bore/HDD G/W) 5000 – 7500
2 Layer Heat Shrink Sleeves (Girth Welds) 5000 – 9000
3 Layer Heat Shrink Sleeves (Girth Welds) 5000 – 9000
8 Repairs
8.1 General
Repairs shall adhere to the following general requirements:
8.1.1
Residues, markers, grease, or other material must be removed from the coating surface prior to
abrasion.
8.1.2
The adjacent parent coating shall be roughened to at least 25 mm (1 in.) around the defect, and
the edges shall be feathered.


8.1.3
After abrading, all dust shall be removed from the prepared areas using compressed air, a
clean, dry bristle brush, or a clean dry cloth.
8.1.4
Holiday detection of the repair areas shall be done at the same voltage as used for the original
coating.
8.2 Repairs on Liquid Coatings
Repairs on liquid coatings shall adhere to the following general requirements:
8.2.1
Defects in liquid coatings shall be repaired with liquid coating materials as specified in Table
4.1. In general, the material used for repairs shall be the same material as the parent coating
being repaired. Where applicable, a brush-grade material may be used to repair a spray-grade
parent coating. Repair materials shall completely cover abraded areas.
8.2.2
Repair areas up to 60 cm² (9.3 in.²) in size shall be prepared by abrasive blasting or by using 80
to 120 grit sandpaper, extending onto adjacent coating at least 4 cm (1.5 in.).
8.2.3
Repair areas exceeding 60 cm² (9.3 in.²) shall be prepared by abrasive blast cleaning,
extending onto adjacent coating at least 4 cm (1.5 in.).
8.2.4
Low DFT areas shall be repaired according to 6.2.11.
8.3 Repairs on Heat Shrink Sleeves
Repairs on heat shrink sleeves shall adhere to the following requirements:
8.3.1
If any burning, cracking, wrinkling, or other damage to the heat shrink sleeve occurs during
installation, the sleeve shall be removed and replaced according to the Manufacturer's
procedure.
8.3.2
If any burning, loss of adhesion, or cracking of the epoxy primer occurs during installation, the
primer shall be removed and replaced according to the Manufacturer's procedure.


8.3.3
Holidays or damaged areas revealing bare steel and/or adhesive that are less than 50 mm in
diameter shall be repaired with the Manufacturer's repair patch or half a shrink sleeve.
Approved repair materials are shown in Table 4.5. Holidays greater than 50 mm (2 in.) in
diameter, and any lineal 300 mm (12 in.) of pipe containing more than five pinholes or damaged
areas, shall be repaired with a full shrink sleeve.
8.3.4
When making coating repairs, the preheat temperature shall be according to the Manufacturer's
procedure.
8.4 Repairs on FBE Coatings
Repairs on FBE coatings shall adhere to the following requirements:
8.4.1
Mechanical damage to FBE shall be repaired with a suitable liquid coating selected from the
materials listed in Table 4.1. Repair material shall completely cover abraded areas.
8.4.2
Patch sticks may be used only immediately prior to lowering-in on pipelines that shall operate at
≤50°C (122°F) and use is limited to areas 5 mm and smaller. The patch sticks shall be from the
same Manufacturer as the parent FBE. The patch stick Manufacturer application procedure
shall be followed and limited to the repair area as listed in Section 8.4.3.
8.4.3
For repairs up to 5 mm in diameter, the damaged area and 12 mm adjacent coating shall be
prepared using 80 to 120 grit sandpaper.
8.4.4
Repair areas up to 60 cm² (9.3 in.²) in size shall be prepared by abrasive blasting or using 80 to
120 grit sandpaper. Adjacent FBE shall be feathered 4 cm to 8 cm (1.5 in. to 3 in.).
8.4.5
Repair area girth welds exceeding 60 cm² (9.3 in.²) shall be stripped and recoated. Adjacent
FBE shall be feathered 4 cm to 8 cm.
8.4.6
Repair areas on mill-coated pipe exceeding 60 cm² (9.3 in.²) shall be prepared by abrasive
blasting and then coated with products listed in Table 4.1. Adjacent FBE shall be feathered 4 cm
to 8 cm (1.5 in. to 3 in.).


Table 8.1 – Piping Coating Repairs

Piping Coating Repair Procedure to be Used
Fusion Bond Epoxy Section 8.4
Dual Powder FBE Abrasion Resistant Coating Section 8.2
Polyethylene System A2 Section 8.3
Polyethylene System B2 Section 8.3
9 Quality Control, Inspection and Testing, and Acceptance

9.1 General
Quality control, inspection and testing, and acceptance shall adhere to the following
requirements:
9.1.1
The Applicator is responsible for the quality of the work performed.
9.1.2
The Applicator’s QC personnel shall be on site during all aspects of the preparation, coating,
and cure of applied coatings.
9.1.3
To monitor the Applicator’s performance relative to QC, the Company may designate an
inspector. The Applicator’s records shall be available for review by the Company’s inspector at
all times, and copies shall be submitted to the Company at the end of the project as part of the
Applicator’s turnover documentation package.
9.1.4
All QC measurements specified in Table 9.1 must be recorded for every girth weld coated.
9.1.5
The DFT shall be measured with a DFT gauge (magnetic pull-off or fixed probed gauges). The
gauge shall be verified for calibration at least once per day to a NIST Certified Coating
Thickness Standard, or gauge Manufacturer supplied shims, that measure within 20% of the
minimum required DFT. Where a coating fails to conform to the specified requirements,
additional sampling shall be performed to ascertain the extent of failed coating. All affected
coating determined to have failed the testing shall be repaired. Rejected coated girth welds shall
be stripped and recoated at the expense of the Applicator.


Table 9.1 – Required Applicator QC Documentation of Coatings

Coatings Test Type Test Reference Frequency
All Coatings Project Specific ITP As per specification 1 per project
All Coatings Environmental As per specification Start of work day and
Conditions every 4 hours
All Coatings Visual Inspection of As per specification Every weld
Girth Weld for
Contaminants
All Coatings Abrasive Blast Air As per specification At project startup and
Blotter Test as per 5.1.3
All Coatings Visual Exam of SSPC-VIS 1 Every Weld
Cleaned Girth Weld
All Coatings Abrasive Blast Profile NACE RP0287 At start of work day
Measurements and as per Sections
5.1.8 and 5.1.9
All Coatings Salt Contamination of SSPC GUIDE 15 Minimum 1 weld per
the Steel Surface week
All Coatings Monitor Weld Preheat As per specification Every weld
Liquid Coatings Dry Film Thickness As per specification Every weld
3 Layer Heat Shrink Wet Film Thickness or As per specification Every 25th weld
Sleeves Primer Dry Film Thickness on
Liquid Primer as
required by
Manufacturer
All Coatings Visual Inspection of As per specification Every weld
Application
All Coatings Holiday Detection NACE RP0274 Every weld
Liquid Coatings Cure Test using As per specification 4 welds per day
Shore D Hardness
9.2 Quality Control of Liquid Coatings
9.2.1
The coating shall be inspected for, and be free of, the following conditions:
a) Pinholes
b) Missed or skipped areas
c) Roughness
d) Blistering, cracking, delamination
9.2.2
Runs and sags shall be kept to a minimum.


9.2.3
The Applicator’s QC personnel shall visually inspect the full circumference of the applied coating
for evidence of low film thickness areas. Particular attention to the weld area for low DFT
readings shall be conducted as part of the inspection. The coating thickness may be measured
during coating application using a WFT gauge. If the girth weld is preheated, obtained readings
will provide only an estimate of applied coating. All marks made by the WFT gauge shall be
brushed out.
9.3 Quality Control of Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings
9.3.1
Each girth weld area shall be visually inspected at four quadrants circumferentially.
9.3.2
The completed sleeve shall be free of air pockets, wrinkles, lifted edges, burns, and other
defects that may affect sleeve performance. Upon completion of the application, slight adhesive
flow shall be evident at edges around the full circumference and along the seam of the closure.
10 QC Records
10.1 General
The Applicator shall keep detailed records of daily operations, quality control test results, and
environmental conditions. This information shall be supplied to the Company immediately after
completion of the project. However, the Company shall have access to review of these records
at any time.
10.2 Applicator Forms
The Applicator’s forms shall record at least the following items:

a) Surface preparation:
i. Project name
ii. Pipe diameter size
iii. Date and time
iv. Adjacent pipe coating Manufacturer and type
v. Pipe temperature (ºC/ºF)
vi. Ambient temperature (ºC/ºF)
vii. Dew point temperature (ºC/ºF)
viii. Relative humidity (%)
ix. Visual inspection for contamination results
x. Solvent type (if required)
xi. Type of abrasive (Manufacturer and size)


xii. Surface cleanliness achieved (SSPC SP-10/NACE NO. 2)

xiii. Surface profile depth and replica tape
xiv. Soluble salt testing results and type of test conduct
xv. Abrasive blasting air blotter test results
b) Coating application details:
i. Date and time
ii. Full name and batch number of materials
iii. Expiry date of materials
iv. Storage temperature of materials
v. Method of preheating
vi. Pipe temperature (ºC) at the time of application
c) Inspection
i. Date and time
ii. Coating thickness (DFT/WFT and location of readings)
iii. Holiday detection voltage setting and type of search electrode
iv. Number of holidays
v. Holiday repair method and coatings used
vi. Shore D testing result
vii. Visual appearance
10.3 Applicator Turnover Documentation Package
The Applicator shall provide a complete turnover documentation package at the end of the
project. The following documentation shall be compiled and filed in binders in the following
order:
a) All referenced standards and specifications as required for the project
b) The approved ITP
c) Coating Manufacturer technical datasheets and MSDS
d) Copies of all coating personnel qualification records from the coating Manufacturer
e) Applicator QC personnel certification documentation
f) Copies of all calibration records (holiday detectors, volt meters and inspection tools, etc.)
g) Applicator’s coating surface preparation, application, and inspection forms


11 Quality Control Testing Procedures

11.1 Testing for Salt Contamination of the Steel Surface for All Coatings
11.1.1 Test: Option 1 – Field detection of chloride ion by Kitagawa tube
1. Use a ruler and marker to outline a representative surface area of 15 cm by 15 cm.

2. Using distilled or de-ionized water and a graduated cylinder, pour a measured volume of
22.5 ml of pure water into beaker A. (Note: The sample area and volume give a 1:10 ratio of
volume to area.)
3. Repeat Step 2 with Beaker B.
4. Using a pair of tweezers or plastic gloves, dampen a cotton ball in the water in Beaker A,
and thoroughly swab the area measured in Step 1. After swabbing, swirl the cotton ball in
the water, and then squeeze it against the inside of Beaker A to extract most of the water
from the cotton ball.
5. Repeat this swabbing, swirling, and squeezing operation four times with fresh cotton balls,
and then leave the cotton balls in the water in Beaker A.
6. Use a fresh cotton ball to dry the measured test area and place it in Beaker A.
7. Stir the water and cotton balls for two minutes to achieve thorough mixing.
8. Record the final volume. (If low, bring up to 22.5 ml with distilled water).
9. Remove contaminated plastic gloves or tweezers. Using a new pair of tweezers or plastic
gloves, proceed with Step 10.
10. Place a number of fresh cotton balls identical to those used in Steps 4 through 7 above into
Beaker B. Let it sit covered, for at least three minutes. This step will provide the control
sample.
This method uses a vacuum-sealed ampoule containing a wick treated with a known amount of
silver chromate solution (red/brown). On contact with chloride ions this converts to silver
chloride (white), sweeping up the wick excess chromate ion. Water from the sample goes up the
wick by capillary action. When the wick is fully occupied by sample fluid, it accepts no more
samples. Gradations on the side of the tube provide estimated levels of chloride ion directly in
ppm. The determination range of the method is from 5 to 200 ppm. This method is described in
ISO 8502-5. The precision depends on the chloride level. In the range of 5 to 20 ppm, precision
is ±2ppm. In the range of 20 to 60 ppm, precision is estimated at ±5ppm. At higher levels,
precision is estimated at ±10 ppm.


11.1.2 Test: Option 2 – Elcometer 134 Chlor*Test Salt Detection Kit
Remove the cap from the CHLOR*EXTRACT solution bottle, and pour the entire contents into
the test sleeve. If applying to a horizontal surface, clip the sleeve to prevent loss of solution and
remove excess air. Peel off the blue pressure-sensitive backing from the test sleeve; remove
the air from the test sleeve by squeezing it between fingers and thumb. When evacuating air,
take care not to spill CHLOR*EXTRACT from the sleeve. Firmly apply the test sleeve to the test
surface. Lift and hold the free end of the test sleeve upright to allow the extract solution to come
into contact with the test surface. Use your other hand to massage the solution through the test
sleeve against the surface for two minutes. When the massage is complete, remove the test
sleeve.
For vertical or overhead surfaces, the solution flows down to the closed end of the test sleeve.
For horizontal surfaces, press and slide your finger across the sleeve to move the solution to the
closed end of the sleeve prior to removal. Use the clip to help retain the solution during sleeve
removal. Using caution and avoiding touching the ends of the titration tube, snap off both ends
with the metal snapper provided, and insert the titration tube into the test sleeve with small
numbers and the arrow at bottom. Insert the sleeve with the extract solution and the titration
tube into the hole previously made in the box lid.
Wait approximately 1½ minutes or until the solution has wicked to the top of the titration tube.
The cotton at the top of the titration tube changes colour to amber when fully saturated.
Immediately remove and read the number on the titration tube at the interface of the colour
change.
Pink is normal, white is the chloride level.
This number is calibrated in micrograms per centimetre squared (µg/cm2) and parts per million
(ppm); for this test, the ratio is 1:1.
When chloride levels exceed surface cleanliness specification requirements, the surface should
be washed to remove the salt.
11.1.3 Test: Option 3 – Bresle Salt Test Kit for Steel Surfaces
Attach the Bresle patch to the surface. Inject the distilled water with a syringe into the Bresle
patch and then extract it. Repeat through 10 cycles of injecting and extracting the liquid in the
Bresle patch. Measure this liquid with the conductivity meter which measures the quantity of
salts in both µg/cm² (ppm) and mg/m². This type of testing complies with ISO 8502-6, which
relates to the extraction of soluble contaminants using the Bresle patch method, and ISO 8502-
9, which relates to the conductometric determination of soluble salts.
11.2 Test: Abrasive Blasting Air Blotter Test
Clean, dry compressed air shall be used for nozzle blasting. Moisture separators, oil separators,
traps, or other equipment may be necessary to achieve this requirement.
To ensure these requirements are met, a blotter test shall be performed on all abrasive blasting
equipment.


11.2.1 Option 1
1. Duct tape four to six white coffee filters to a wooden construction skid.
2. Turn off the abrasive blast media metering valve at the blast pot.
3. Run the abrasive blast air to purge any existing abrasive residue in the hose and whip. Run
the air until no abrasives remain.
4. Leaving the skid on the ground with the coffee filter facing upward, the blast technician shall
stand directly above the taped coffee filters and have the end of his blast nozzle at a
standoff distance of 610 mm from the coffee filter.
5. The blast technician shall blast the air at the coffee filter for a minimum of 60 seconds.
6. The coffee filters shall be examined for transfer of contaminants.
7. No transfer of oil, grease, or water shall be acceptable.
11.2.2 Option 2
1. Turn off the abrasive blast media metering valve at the blast pot.
2. Run the abrasive blast air to purge any existing abrasive residue in the hose and whip. Run
the air until no abrasives remain.
3. Duct tape a clean absorbing white cotton rag at the end and around the blast nozzle.
4. The blast technician shall run the air through the cloth for a minimum of 60 seconds.
5. The white rag shall then be taken off the nozzle and examined for transfer of contaminants.
No transfer of oil, grease, or water is acceptable.
11.3 Test: Adhesion Test Using V-Notch Cross Cut Procedure for Liquid
Coatings
The coating inspector shall conduct this test on the girth weld location.
The adhesion test shall be run when the coating is completely cured as determined by the
Company inspector and the Applicator’s QC personnel.
11.3.1 Test Samples
Conduct a "V-notch cross cut" test using the following procedure. The adhesion test shall be run
when the exterior surface of the coated area is at 20°C ± 5°C. The test area shall consist of any
coated area on the component or test sample that is free from all defects and within this
specification’s minimum dry film thickness requirement.
a) Using a utility knife as stated below, make 25 mm (approximately) long scribes through to
the metal surface to form a V with an angle of approximately 30° as shown in the sketch
below. Insert the point of the utility knife horizontally (i.e., the flat of the blade) under the
coating at the point of intersection of the cuts such that the blade point is at the metal
surface. Use a levering action to force the flat point of the blade up from the metal surface
describing a single vertical (i.e., at 90° to the surface) motion in an attempt to pry the coating
off.


b) Continue to force the coating from the steel substrate using the point of the utility knife until
resistance is met. Take care to protect the eyes and hands when carrying out this operation.
c) The metal blade shall have dimensions as shown in the following sketch and an exposed
cutting edge of 25mm ± 6 mm.
25 mm ±6 mm
19 ±3mm tall
56 ±6 mm
RATING 1 to 5:
Rating 1: No removal of coating other than that caused by insertion of the flat point of the
knife blade at the intersection point (nominally less than 1 mm)
Rating 2: No more than 2 mm of adhesion loss from the metal surface
Rating 3: No more than 3 mm of adhesion loss of coating from the metal surface
Rating 4: No more than 4 mm of adhesion loss from the metal surface and displays
resistance
Rating 5: More than 4 mm of adhesion loss of coating from the metal surface and displays
no resistance


The rating of the coating is determined by the adhesion failure. Limited cohesive failure within
the coating shall be considered a pass, if there is satisfactory adhesion. Ratings 1 to 4 are
considered acceptable, and Rating 5 is deemed a failure.
Cohesive failure caused by excessive interface or cross-section porosity leaving a noticeable
honeycomb structure on the pipe surface shall constitute a failure.
11.3.2 Cause for Rejection
If the test fails to conform to the specified requirements, an additional test shall be performed to
ascertain the extent of failed coating. If the second test fails, the girth weld shall be stripped and
recoated. To ensure compliance, the Company inspector shall test the previously coated girth
weld. All affected coating determined to have failed the testing shall be rejected. Rejected
coated girth welds shall be stripped and recoated.
11.4 Test: Shore D Hardness Test for Liquid Coatings
11.4.1
The coating thickness must be 0.75 mm (30 mils) minimum at the spot where the hardness
reading is measured. Shore D gauges can give false readings if pushed too fast or too slow.
Hold the gauge in a vertical position and press the foot of the gauge firmly against the coating.
Consistency is important. Conduct the test three times.
11.5 Test: Peel Tests for Heat Shrink Sleeve Coating
11.5.1
Two-layer peel tests shall be conducted during girth weld coating operations after the shrink
sleeve has cooled according to the Manufacturer's procedure.
11.5.2
Three-layer peel tests shall be conducted during girth weld coating operations after the epoxy
primer has cured according to the Manufacturer's procedure.
11.5.3
The test frequency shall be one test per 50 sleeves installed, or at the discretion of the
Company inspector. Two strips shall be cut through the sleeve to the steel substrate. One strip
shall be on the girth weld and the second strip on the overlap area. The strips shall be
approximately 25 mm wide and 150 mm long, and at the 3 o’clock orientation on the pipe. The
strips shall be peeled back, using pliers, perpendicular to the pipe, with uniform, gradual force
being applied. If more than 5% of the stripped area is showing bare steel, polyethylene, bare
epoxy primer, or air pockets, the sleeve shall be rejected.
11.5.4
A repair patch or a half sleeve (an approved sleeve cut into two lengthwise) applied in
accordance with the Manufacturer's approved procedure shall be used to repair all peel test


sites. Approved repair patches are described in Table 4.5. Placement of such repair materials
shall take place only after the peel test strip is reheated and reapplied to the pipe.
12 Revision History
12.1 Revision 2.0, July 30, 2012
Changed title from “Coatings” to “Field Coatings for Below Grade.”

Developed stand-alone specification for coatings.


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FACILITY CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION

Facility Construction Specification (FCS)

Field Coatings for Below Grade

Enbridge Pipelines Inc.

Enbridge Energy Partners L.P.

COPYRIGHT © 2012 ENBRIDGE PIPELINES INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

FIELD COATINGS FOR BELOW GRADE

Revision Description Effective Date

Please see Section 12 – Revision History for a list of significant changes.

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2.2 Order of Precedence

If a conflict, contradiction, or ambiguity is identified within the stated requirements, the

2.3 Related Technical Specifications and Standards

2.4 Company Standards

C-110 Coating of Buried Steel with Plural-Component Spray

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2.5 Industry Standards

ASTM D4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in

2LPE Two-layered polyethylene coating system

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CPCS Canadian pipeline construction specifications

Brush grade Coating designed for application using a paint brush or

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Polyethylene System B2 Coating that consists of a powdered epoxy primer, a

The Applicator shall adhere to the following general requirements.

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Contact thermometers shall be used to monitor steel temperatures. Infrared non-contact

3.2 Spray Coating

4 Coating Materials and Equipment

Only Company-approved coatings shall be used, as described in the following tables.

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Table 4.1 Approved Liquid Coatings for Girth Welds

Table 4.2 – Approved Liquid Coatings for Overcoat of

Table 4.3 – Approved Liquid Coatings for Girth Welds on Bores/HDDs

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Surface preparation shall adhere to the following general requirements:

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5.2 Surface Preparation Requirements for Liquid Coatings

5.3 Surface Preparation Requirements for Heat Shrink Sleeve Coatings

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