ES-30.99.37.0017 - External Pipeline Coatings - Part 1

TABLE OF CONTENT
1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS ................................................. 4
1.3 ABBREVIATED TERMS .......................................................................................................................................... 4
2. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3. DEFINITIONS ................................................................................................................................................................. 7
4. GENERAL INFORMATION........................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR.......................................................................................... 9
4.2 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICATOR............................................................................ 9
4.3 PRE-JOB MEETING................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.4 QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL..................................................................................................................... 10
5. COATING CLASSIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 11

5.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................................................ 11
5.2 COATING SYSTEM AND DESIGN TEMPERATURE RANGES........................................................................ 11
5.3 COATING THICKNESS CLASSES........................................................................................................................ 11
6. COATING MATERIALS .............................................................................................................................................. 11

6.1 COMPOSITION OF THE COATING SYSTEM..................................................................................................... 11
6.2 QUALIFICATION OF RAW MATERIALS ........................................................................................................... 11
6.3 BATCH CERTIFICATE .......................................................................................................................................... 13
7. COATING SYSTEM QUALIFICATION...................................................................................................................... 14

7.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................................................ 14
7.2 APPLICATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION ................................................................................................. 15
7.3 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TRIAL PQT...................................................................................................... 15
7.4 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN............................................................................................................................ 16
7.5. APPLICATOR QUALIFICATION......................................................................................................................... 19
8. APPLICATION OF THE COATING SYSTEM............................................................................................................ 20

8.1 SURFACE PREPARATION .................................................................................................................................... 20
8.2 COATING APPLICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 22
8.3 CUTBACK ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING...................................................................................................................................... 23

9.1 GENERAL................................................................................................................................................................ 23
9.2 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA..................................................................................................................................... 25
9.3 TRACEABILITY OF PIPES AND COATING ....................................................................................................... 26
10. COATING REPAIRS................................................................................................................................................... 26
11. MARKING ................................................................................................................................................................... 26

11.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................. 26
11.2 REQUIRED MARKINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 26
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ENGINEERING SPECIFICATION REV. 2 DATE : Sept 17
EXTERNAL PIPELINE COATINGS - PART 1 PAGE 2 OF 63
12. HANDLING AND STORAGE .................................................................................................................................... 27
12.1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................................................. 27
12.2 RAW MATERIAL ................................................................................................................................................. 27
12.3 HANDLING OF COATED PIPES......................................................................................................................... 27
12.4 STORAGE OF COATED PIPES ........................................................................................................................... 27
12.5 TRANSPORT OF COATED PIPES....................................................................................................................... 28
13. TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 28
ANNEX A: GENERAL COATING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 29
ANNEX B: TEST METHOD............................................................................................................................................. 30

B.1 INSPECTION OF THICKNESS ............................................................................................................................. 30
B.2 HOLIDAY DETECTION TEST.............................................................................................................................. 31
B.3 PEEL STRENGTH TEST........................................................................................................................................ 32
B.4 THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EPOXY AND CURED EPOXY COATING FILM.................................................. 37
B.5 IMPACT TEST ........................................................................................................................................................ 41
B.6 INDENTATION TEST ............................................................................................................................................ 43
B.7 UV AGEING TEST AND THERMAL AGEING TEST......................................................................................... 44
B.8 CATHODIC DISBONDMENT TEST..................................................................................................................... 47
B.9 FLEXIBILITY TEST............................................................................................................................................... 51
B.10 GEL TIME OF THE EPOXY POWDER .............................................................................................................. 53
B.11 TOTAL VOLATILE/MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE EPOXY POWDER — MASS LOSS........................... 55
B.12 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TRIAL, INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN AND DAILY LOG............ 57
B.13 HOT WATER IMMERSION TEST ...................................................................................................................... 58
B.14 DENSITY OF EPOXY POWDER......................................................................................................................... 60
B.15 PHOSPHORIC ACID TREATMENT ................................................................................................................... 62
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1. INTRODUCTION
This specification covers ADCO technical requirements for external coating of newly constructed line pipes for
onshore and offshore application. Under the general title of External Pipeline Coatings, this engineering
specification consists of the following parts:
- Part 1: External polyethylene and polypropylene coatings (3-layer PE and 3-layer PP)
- Part 2: External dual layer fusion-bonded epoxy coatings
- Part 3: External field joint coatings
It’s also specifying different types of coating materials suitable for several categories of pipeline design
temperature up to 120 °C for corrosion protection of welded and seamless pipes for pipeline transportation
systems. The main purpose of this specification is to provide all requirements related to factory applied and
field joint coatings.
The general coating requirements are summarized in Annex A.
1.1 SCOPE
This part of ADCO specifications includes the minimum requirements for qualification, application, testing and
handling of materials for plant application of three-layer polyethylene- and polypropylene-based coatings
applied externally for the corrosion protection of bare steel pipe for use in pipeline transportation systems for
the petroleum and natural gas industries. All Pipes coated in accordance with this part of ADCO specifications
are considered suitable for further protection by means of cathodic protection.
Three-layer polyethylene based coatings shall be used for pipelines with design temperature up to 80 ºC.
Three-layer polypropylene-based coatings shall be used for pipelines with design temperature up to 100 ºC.
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS
Unless otherwise authorized by ADCO/ADNOC, the distribution of this specification is confined to companies
forming part of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company and to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers
nominated by them. This specification is intended to be used by all involved in the design, procurement,
manufacturing, coating and transport of coated line pipe for oil and gas production.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more stringent than in this
document, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the requirements are the more stringent
and which combination of requirements will be acceptable as regards safety, environmental, economic and
legal aspects. In all cases the Contractor shall inform the Company of any deviations from the requirements of
this specification which are considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Company may then negotiate with the authorities concerned with the object of obtaining
agreement to follow this specification.
1.3 ABBREVIATED TERMS
AFC approved for construction

APS application procedure specification
DSC differential scanning calorimetry
ESCR environmental stress cracking resistance
FBE fusion-bonded epoxy
HDPE high-density polyethylene
IR infrared
ITP inspection and testing plan
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LDPE low-density polyethylene
MDPE medium-density polyethylene
MFR melt flow rate
NPS nominal pipe size
PDL pipe diameter length
PE polyethylene
PP polypropylene
PPT preproduction trial
PQT procedure qualification trial
SAW submerged arc welding
UV ultraviolet
3LPE three-layer polyethylene coating
3LPO three-layer polyolefin coating
3LPP three-layer polypropylene coating
2. REFERENCES
DEP 31.40.30.31-Gen. - External Polyethylene and Polypropylene Coating for Line Pipe
(Amendments/Supplements to ISO/Dis 21809-1:2009)
ISO 21809-1, Petroleum and natural gas industries — External coatings for buried or submerged pipelines
used in pipeline transportation systems — Part 1: Polyolefin coatings (3-layer PE and 3-Layer PP)
ISO 179-2, Plastics — Determination of Charpy impact properties — Part 2: Instrumented impact test
ISO 306, Plastics — Thermoplastic materials —Determination of Vicat softening temperature (VST)
ISO 527-2, Plastics —Determination of tensile properties — Part 2: Test conditions for moulding and extrusion
plastics
ISO 527-3, Plastics —Determination of tensile properties — Part 3: Test conditions for films and sheets
ISO 868, Plastics and ebonite — Determination of indentation hardness by means of a durometer (Shore
hardness)
ISO 1133, Plastics — Determination of the melt mass-flow rate (MFR) and the melt volume-flow rate (MVR) of
thermoplastics
ISO 1183 (all parts), Plastics — Methods for determining the density of non-cellular plastics
ISO 1872-2, Plastics — Polyethylene (PE) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 2: Preparation of test
Specimens and determination of properties
ISO 1873-2, Plastics — Polypropylene (PP) moulding and extrusion materials — Part 2: Preparation of test
specimens and determination of properties
ISO 2808, Paints and varnishes — Determination of film thickness
ISO 2811 (all parts), Paint and varnishes — Determination of density
ISO 3251, Paints, varnishes and plastics — Determination of non-volatile matter content
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ISO 4892-2, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
ISO 8130-2, Coating powders — Part 2: Determination of density by gas comparison pyknometer (referee
method)
ISO 8130-3, Coating powders — Part 3: Determination of density by liquid displacement pyknometer
ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Visual
assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel
substrates and of steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings
ISO 8502-3, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Test for the
assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 3: Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for painting
(pressure-sensitive tape method)
ISO 8502-6, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Test for the
assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 6: Extraction of soluble contaminant 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
ISO 8503-4, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Surface
roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates — Part 4: Method for the calibration of ISO surface
profile comparators and for the determination of surface profile — Stylus instrument procedure
ISO 8503-5, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Surface
roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates — Part 5: Replica tape method for the
determination of the surface profile
ISO 10474, Steel and steel products — Inspection documents
ISO 11124 (all parts), Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products —
Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11126 (all parts), Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products —
Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11127-6, Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products — Test
methods for non–metallic blast cleaning abrasives — Part 6: Determination of water-soluble contaminants by
conductivity measurement
ISO 11357 (all parts), Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)
ISO 13623, Petroleum and natural gas industries — Pipeline transportation systems
ISO 15512, Plastics — Determination of water content
ISO 80000-1, Quantities and units — Part 1: General
SAI AS 3894-6, Site testing of protective coatings — Determination of residual contaminants
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ASTM D792, Standard Test Methods for Density and Specific Gravity (Relative Density) of Plastics by
Displacement
ASTM D1505, Standard Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique
ASTM D1693, Standard Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics
ASTM D4138, Standard Practice for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective Coating Systems by
Destructive, Cross-Sectioning Means
ASTM D4940, Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble Ionic Contamination of
Blasting Abrasives
EN 10204, Metallic materials — Types of inspection documents
SSPC-AB 1, Mineral and Slag Abrasives
SSPC-AB 2, Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives
SSPC-AB 3, Ferrous Metallic Abrasive
SSPC-SP 1, Solvent Cleaning
3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 GENERAL DEFINITION
Company
ADCO. The party that initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and construction. The Company
will generally specify the technical requirements. The Company may also include an agent or consultant
authorized to act for, and on behalf of, the Company.
Contractor
The party that carries out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning or
management of a project or operation of a facility. Company may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
Manufacturer/Supplier
Company responsible for the manufacture of coating material(s).
The word “shall” indicates a requirement.

The word “should” indicates a recommendation.
3.2 SPECIFIC DEFINITION
Adhesion
Bond between coating and substrate after environmental testing.
Application procedure specification APS

Document describing procedures, methods, equipment and tools used for coating application.
Applicator
Company that undertakes the coating application in accordance with the provisions of this specifications.
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Batch
Quantity of material produced in a continuous manufacturing operation using raw materials of the same
source and grade.
Batch certificate
Certificate of analysis issued by the manufacturer.
Certificate of compliance
Document issued in accordance with ISO 10474 or EN 10204, stating compliance with the purchase order for
coated pipes, but without mention of any test results, issued in accordance with the purchasing requirements.
Cutback
Length of pipe left uncoated at each end for joining purposes
Design temperature range

Temperature range including maximum and minimum temperatures likely to be reached during transport,
handling, installation and operation.
Holiday
Coating discontinuity that exhibits electrical conductivity when exposed to a specific voltage
Inspection certificate 3.2

Document in accordance with ISO 10474 or EN 10204
Inspection and testing plan ITP

Document providing an overview of the sequence of inspections and tests, including appropriate resources
and procedures
Manufacturer's specification
Document that specifies the characteristics, test requirements and application recommendations for the
coating materials
Operating temperature
Maximum and/or minimum temperature that can be endured by a pipeline (component) and/or pipeline system
during operation, and that shall be within the design temperature range
Peel strength
Force required for peeling the coating from the substrate
Pipe diameter length

Any length along the pipe axis equal to the specified outside diameter of the pipe
Pipeline
Facilities through which fluids are conveyed, including pipe, pig traps, components and appurtenances, up to
and including the isolating valves
Pipeline system
Pipeline with compressor or pump stations, pressure control stations, flow control stations, metering, tankage,
supervisory control and data acquisition system (SCADA), safety systems, corrosion protection systems, and
any other equipment, facility or building used in the transportation of fluids
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Procedure qualification trial PQT
Application of a coating and subsequent inspection/testing of its properties, to confirm that the APS is
adequate to produce a coating with the specified properties, carried out prior to the start of production.
Test report
Document that provides the quantitative test results for tests conducted in accordance with the requirements
of this specification
Total coating thickness

Sum of all layers thickness
4. GENERAL INFORMATION
4.1 INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR
For a specific project, the Contractor shall supply technical information to the Applicator regarding the project,
in particular the installation and operating conditions. This information shall contain as a minimum:
- The type (PE/PP) and thickness of coating required.

- Minimum thickness of epoxy layer and/or total coating thickness required
- Maximum/minimum design and operating temperature of the pipeline.
- Description of the steel pipes.
- The applicable line pipe specification.
- The geographical area (onshore/offshore).
- Expected field joint coating with application guidelines.
- Cutback configuration and finish.
- Expected ambient temperatures during installation.
- Installation method.
- Soil and backfill conditions for land pipelines.
- Subsequent coatings to be applied (e.g. weight coating, insulation)
- Requirements for temporary protection of pipe ends.
- Type of cathodic protection system.
- Approved list of coating systems
The Company shall indicate whether a specific brand of coating shall be used or whether the
Contractor/Applicator shall select the coating
4.2 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICATOR
The Applicator shall submit information to the Contractor/Company on the coating system to be used. This
information shall contain as a minimum:
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- System identification.
- Manufacturer’s data.
- System qualification information.
- Coating application procedures.
- The name(s) of the proposed coating Applicator(s).
- Applicator’s qualification information.
- Quality Plan including Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).
- Pipe tracking and traceability of pipes to coating materials.
- Marking of pipes.
- Handling and storage procedures at coating yard.
- Documentation and schedule for supply of documentation.
- Application procedure specifications APS.
- Inspection and testing plan and/or daily log.
- Inspection of incoming pipes.
- Pipe end protection (before and after coating).
- Surface pretreatment.
- Procedure qualification trial (PQT).
- Shipment method of coated pipes.
The Contractor shall confirm that the coating system is suitable for use under the specified conditions.
4.3 PRE-JOB MEETING
The Applicator shall schedule a pre-job meeting to ensure that job requirements are fully understood. The
personnel present at the meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the company’s representative,
contractor’s and the Applicator’s representatives for coating supervision, quality control and safety. If required
a technical representative of the Manufacturer shall be present. Roles and responsibilities shall be clarified at
the pre-job meeting and MOM shall be issued. It shall be confirmed that all parties have the latest version of
the technical specifications, coating procedure, AFC drawings and ITP.
4.4 QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL
Contractor and Applicator shall provide a CV for company approval of highly experienced & certified
inspectors to conduct the coating inspection and job certification. Inspector shall have minimum 5 years’
experience in pipeline coating projects and NACE level II certificate or equivalent. Company shall conduct an
interview for all quality personnel candidates prior the approval. The assigned coating inspector shall witness
all steps of the coating process in accordance with the approved ITP starting from the PQT till final release of
the coated pipes.
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5. COATING CLASSIFICATION
5.1 GENERAL
The pipeline coating system described in this specifications shall be manufactured with polyethylene or
polypropylene as the main coating material, and with suitable primers and adhesives to obtain the required
coating properties under the prevailing transport, installation and operating conditions.
5.2 COATING SYSTEM AND DESIGN TEMPERATURE RANGES
The coating shall be capable of withstanding the temperature range required, as shown in Table 1. The
coating system shall be specified in the purchase order.
Table 1 — Coating system and design temperature ranges

Coating system 3LPE 3LPP
Design temperature range ºC Up to 80 ºC 80 – 100 ºC
5.3 COATING THICKNESS CLASSES
The coating thickness of 3LPE/3LPP coating system is specified in Table 2 unless otherwise specified by the
Company. The FBE primer and PP/PE adhesive thickness is the same for all pipe diameters.
Table 2 —Coating thickness
Coating Layer Coating Thickness, mm
FBE Primer 0.25 – 0.30

PO Adhesive 0.20 – 0.30
Top Coat Refer to table 7a for minimum total thickness
6. COATING MATERIALS
6.1 COMPOSITION OF THE COATING SYSTEM
The coating system shall consist of three layers:

st
- 1 layer: FBE.
2 layer: Adhesive.
nd
-
rd
- 3 layer: PE/PP top layer
6.2 QUALIFICATION OF RAW MATERIALS

6.2.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The manufacturer shall qualify each type of coating material in accordance with the requirements of this
specification. The qualification shall be repeated in case of changes in the material composition, changes in
the production process which influence the material processing behavior and change in production facility.
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The manufacturer shall carry out and report the material qualification in accordance with the requirements of
Clause 6 and Tables 3, 4 and 5. The test report shall contain the results of the qualification tests and the data
required in Table 6.
6.2.2 EPOXY MATERIAL
The applicator shall use epoxy material that is in accordance with Table 3.
Table 3 — Requirements for the epoxy powder material (FBE)

Requirements
Properties Unit Test method
PE PP
Moisture content % mass Annex B.11 ≤ 0,6
At least 5 above
≥ 95
maximum pipeline
Minimum glass transition and within
°C Annex B.4 design temperature
temperature (Tg2) manufacturer’s
with a minimum of
specification
95
Within 20 % of the nominal value specified
Gel time at 205 °C 3 °C s Annex B.9
by the manufacturer
Within 0,05 of the manufacturer’s specified
Density g/l Annex B.14
nominal value
6.2.3 ADHESIVE MATERIAL
The applicator shall use adhesive material that is in accordance with Table 4.
Table 4 — Requirements for the adhesive material

Requirements
PE PP
Elongation at break at ISO 527-2 or
% ≥ 400 ≥ 400
23 °C 2 °C ISO 527-3
Tensile yield strength at ISO 527-2 or
Mpa ≥8 ≥ 12
23 °C 2 °C ISO 527-3
Notched impact strength at 2 ISO 179-1 or
kJ/m - ≥3
minimum class temperature ISO 179-2
Vicat softening temperature
°C ISO 306 ≥ 85 ≥ 110
A/50 (9,8 N)
Water content % ISO 15512 ≤ 0,1 ≤ 0,1
Reactive site content Manufacturer As Per Manufacturer Specification
6.2.4 PE/PP TOP LAYER MATERIAL
The applicator shall use PE/PP material that is in accordance with Table 5.
Table 5 — Minimum requirements for PE/PP top layer

Requirements
PE PP
ISO 1183 (all parts)
Density of the base resin g/cm3 ≥ 0,930 ≥ 0,890
or
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ASTM D792 or
ASTM D1505
Elongation at break at ISO 527-2 or
% ≥ 400 ≥ 400
23 °C 2 °C ISO 527-3
Tensile yield strength at ISO 527-2 or
Mpa ≥ 15 ≥ 20
23 °C 2 °C ISO 527-3
Charpy impact strength,
2 ISO 179-1
notched at minimum class kJ/m - ≥3
temperature
Vicat softening temperature
°C ISO 306 ≥ 110 ≥ 130
A/50 (9,8 N)
Water content % ISO 15512 ≤ 0,05 ≤ 0,05
Hardness Shore D - ISO 868 ≥ 55 ≥ 60

ESCR
(50 °C, F50, Cond. A: 10 % ≥ 1000 Cond. A
Igepal CO630, or
H ASTM D1693 N.A.
or ≥ 300 Cond. B
Cond. B: 100 % Igepal if density 0,955
CO630)
Oxidation induction time ≥ 30 at 210 °C
≥ 30
(intercept in the min ISO 11357 (all parts) or
at 220 °C
tangent method) ≥ 10 at 220 °C
UV resistance and
% Annex B.7 MFR ≤35 MFR ≤35
thermal ageing
Black Carbon Content % Manufacturer As Per Manufacturer Specification
6.3 BATCH CERTIFICATE
6.3.1 The applicator shall provide batch certificates supplied by the manufacturer of each material and shall
contain the information given in Table 6. The batch certificate shall state test methods and acceptance criteria.
The applicator shall identify the materials and shall confirm that the certificates comply and relate to the
specified materials.
Table 6 — Batch certificate

Coating material
Content PE/PP
FBE Adhesive
top coat
Identification of the manufacturer   
Product identification   
Batch identification   
Date and place of manufacturing   
Density   
Melt flow rate  
Gel time 
Particle size 
Moisture/water content 
Carbon black content  (Only PE)
Thermal characteristic 
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6.3.2 The manufacturer’s specification for FBE materials shall include:
- Trade name.
- Generic type.
- Maximum thickness, expressed in millimeters or micrometers.
- Maximum and minimum storage temperatures, expressed in degrees Celsius.
- Shelf-life at storage temperature, expressed in months.
- Technical properties, in accordance with Table 3.
6.3.3 The manufacturer’s specification for adhesive and PE/PP materials shall include:
- Trade name.
- Description of the adhesive.
- Colour.
- Maximum and minimum storage temperatures, expressed in degrees Celsius.
- Shelf life at storage temperature, expressed in months.
- Technical properties, in accordance with Tables 4 and 5.
7. COATING SYSTEM QUALIFICATION

7.1 GENERAL
General coating qualification is performed for the purpose of an overall qualification of the coating system and
Applicator, but is not necessarily related to a specific project.
Coating systems shall be technically qualified to the satisfaction of the Company and shall be applied by a
Company approved Applicator.
The general qualification is given independent of line pipe diameter and wall thickness. When required for
specific projects, additional testing should be performed on different line pipe diameters and wall thicknesses.
The coating system shall be suitable for the coating class and design temperature range as specified in Table
1. When a coating system is specified outside these guidelines, approval is required from the Company. The
allowable temperature range shall include design and operation temperature of the coated pipeline.
The suitability of a coating system for a particular coating class shall be demonstrated by performing the
qualification tests at the relevant test temperature given in this specification, (see Tables 7a to 7f). For a
specific project, additional testing should be performed at temperatures specified by the Company.
The tests shall be carried out by an independent test laboratory or, if approved by the Company, by the
Applicator. The Company representative or third party inspector shall witness the application and the tests.
The qualification shall be carried out on at least five pipes. The number of pipes to be tested and the test
requirements are given in Table 8.
The Contractor shall submit detailed procedure for bends and fittings coating for Company approval. When
this specification is used for the coating of bends and/or fittings, the Applicator shall perform the qualification
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testing on one straight length of pipe. The required qualification tests for bends and fittings are given in Table
8.
Coating materials that were previously qualified, approved and used in any previous Company project with no
negative results shall be used with no need to repeat the material qualification process. In such case, only
PQT shall be carried out with max testing duration of 48 hrs.
A continuously updated list of the qualified coatings with full commercial names will be held with Company.
However, for the specification, since continuous flow of new coating products and improvements to existing
coatings are carried out by the manufacturers, the inclusion of all the latest qualified coatings at all times may
not be possible.
7.2 APPLICATION PROCEDURE SPECIFICATION
Prior to the start of coating production and any specified PQT, the applicator shall prepare an APS, including:
- Incoming inspection of pipes and pipe tracking.

- Data sheets for coating materials, including any materials used for coating repairs.
- Data sheets for abrasive blasting materials.
- Certification, receipt, handling and storage of materials for coating and abrasive blasting.
- Cleaning procedure for all application equipment.
- Preparation of the steel surface including monitoring of environmental parameters, methods and tools
for inspection, grinding of pipe surface defects and testing of surface preparation.
- Coating application, including tools/equipment for control of process parameters essential for the
quality of the coating.
- Lay-out sketch or flow diagram for the coating plant.
- Methods and tools/equipment for inspection and testing of the applied coating.
- Repairs of coating defects and any associated inspection and testing.
- Stripping of defective coating.
- Preparation of coating cutback areas.
- Marking and traceability.
- Handling and storage of pipes.
- Any special conditions for dispatch of coated pipes, including protection of pipe ends.
The APS shall cover all items associated with quality control as defined in this specification and any agreed
amendments. It shall be available to the Company on request at any time during production. The APS,
including any revisions, shall be approved by the Company prior to the start of production and any specified
PQT
7.3 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TRIAL PQT
The APS shall be verified by a PQT in accordance with Annex B.12.
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7.4 INSPECTION AND TEST PLAN
The Applicator shall prepare an ITP and a daily log to record quality control data in accordance with Annex
B.12.
7.4.1 VISUAL APPEARANCE
The coating shall be free from blisters, pinholes, scratches or any other irregularities and shall have a uniform
colour and gloss.
7.4.2 COATING THICKNESS
For polyethylene and polypropylene coating systems, the minimum total thickness of the total coating system
including primer and adhesive shall be as specified in Table 7a unless otherwise specified by the Company.
The coating thickness shall be measured in accordance with Annex B.1
Table 7a Minimum total coating system thickness for Polyethylene and Polypropylene pipeline coating
systems
Minimum total coating thickness, mm
DN, mm
Polyethylene Polypropylene
≤ 100 2.5 1.8
> 100 and ≤ 250 2.7 2.0
> 250 and < 500 2.9 2.2
≥ 500 and < 800 3.2 2.5
≥ 800 3.7 2.5
During PQT, one additional pipe shall be partially coated for each layer thickness measurement. For offshore
applications, the average minimum total thickness of the coating system shall be 3.4 mm with no single
thickness reading less than 3.2 mm.
7.4.3 HOLIDAY
The coating system shall be free from holidays when tested in accordance with Annex B.2.
7.4.4 ADHESION
The adhesion of the coating system shall be determined by peel resistance, measured at (23 ± 2) ºC and at a
test temperature related to the operating temperature in accordance with Table 7b, using the test procedure in
Annex B.3.
The peel resistance shall also be measured in the longitudinal direction of the pipe at (23 ± 2) °C and shall be
at least 150 N/10 mm. The minimum peel resistance values at the given test temperatures shall be as
specified in Table 7b.
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If the coating cannot be peeled from the line pipe, the minimum peel resistance value shall be recorded as
larger than the measured tensile force at yield. The peel test with the tensile test machine is preferred. If
agreed between the Applicator/Contractor and Company the hanging mass method may be used.
Table 7b Minimum coating peel resistance for polyethylene and polypropylene pipeline coating
systems
Operating Test Peel resistance, N/10 mm
temperature, °C temperature, °C Polyethylene Polypropylene
< 20 23 ± 2 > 150 > 250
20 to 50 50 ± 2 > 80 > 100
50 to 60 60 ± 2 > 30 > 80
60 to 80 80 ± 2 > 30 > 80
operating
> 80 N/A > 40
temperature ± 2
7.4.5 IMPACT RESISTANCE
Impact resistance of the PE coating system shall be tested only at (23 ± 2) °C. Impact resistance of PP shall
be tested at (0 ± 2) °C and (23 ± 2) °C. The testing shall be carried out in accordance with the procedure in
Annex B.5 and the minimum impact resistance shall be as specified in Table 7c.
Table 7c Minimum impact resistance for polyethylene and polypropylene pipeline coating systems
Minimum impact resistance, J
DN, mm
PE at 23 °C PP at 0 °C PP at 23 °C
≤ 100 17.5 6.5 18
> 100 ≤ 250 19.0 8.5 20
> 250 ≤ 500 20.5 11.0 22
≥ 500 < 800 22.5 12.5 25
≥ 800 26.0 12.5 25
7.4.6 INDENTATION RESISTANCE
The indentation resistance of the coating system shall be tested at (23 ± 2) °C and at a temperature related to
the maximum operating temperature as given in Table 7d, in accordance with the procedure in Annex B.6.
The maximum allowable indentation shall be as specified in Table 7d.
Table 7d Indentation resistance for polyethylene and polypropylene pipeline coating systems
Operating Test Max. Indentation, mm
temperature, °C temperature, °C Polyethylene Polypropylene
< 20 23 ± 2 ≤ 0.2 ≤ 0.1
20 to 50 50 ± 2 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.2
50 to 60 60 ± 2 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.2
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60 to 80 80 ± 2 ≤ 0.3 ≤ 0.3
operating
> 80 N/A ≤ 0.4
temperature ± 2
7.4.7 ELONGATION
The elongation, at break of a coating sample, when tested at (23 ± 2) °C in accordance with ISO 527, shall be
more than 400 % for both polyethylene and polypropylene coatings.
7.4.8 THERMAL AGEING
After exposure to elevated temperatures in accordance with the procedure in Annex B.7.2; the melt mass flow
rate of the coating material shall not vary by more than ± 35 % from the melt mass flow rate before the
exposure, or the elongation at failure of the aged coating material shall be > 50 % of the elongation of the
unexposed coating material.
7.4.9 AGEING UNDER EXPOSURE TO LIGHT
After exposure to ultraviolet light radiation in accordance with the procedure in Annex B.7.1; the melt mass
flow rate of the coating material shall not vary by more than ± 35 % from the melt mass flow rate before
irradiation, or the elongation at failure of the radiated coating material shall be > 50 % of the elongation of the
unexposed coating material.
7.4.10 HOT WATER RESISTANCE
Hot water resistance shall be tested in accordance with Annex B.13 at a test temperature related to the
operating temperature as specified in Table 7e. The duration of the test for coating qualification shall be 28
days. After the exposure, the edges of the coating on the test piece shall be evaluated for evidence of
disbonding using a 0.05 mm thick feeler gauge. Edge disbonding shall not exceed 5 mm as measured by the
penetration of the gauge under the coating.
For qualification testing, the adhesion of the coating system shall also be tested by the peel resistance
method (Annex B.3). The peel strength shall be more than 150 N/10mm for 3-layer PE and more than 250
N/10mm for 3-layer PP coating systems when tested at (23 ± 2) °C.
For quality control purposes, the duration of the hot water resistance test shall be 48 hours and the coating
shall be evaluated for disbonding by the 0.05 mm thick feeler gauge. Edge disbonding shall not exceed 3 mm
as measured by the penetration of the gauge under the coating.
Table 7e Hot water test temperature

Operating Test
temperature, °C temperature, °C
< 20 20 ± 2
20 to 60 60 ± 2
60 to 80 80 ± 2
> 80 Operating temperature ± 2
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7.4.11 CATHODIC DISBONDING RESISTANCE
Cathodic disbonding tests shall be carried out in accordance with Annex B.8 at a test temperature related to
the operating temperature as specified in Table 7f. After the test, the maximum radius of disbonding shall be
less than the value listed in Table 7f.
The 28 days test is mandatory for the qualification of the coating system. The 48 hours test shall be used as
quality control test during production coating and during qualification if agreed between the Applicator and
Company.
Table 7f Cathodic disbonding resistance for polyethylene and polypropylene pipeline coating systems
Max. disbonding radius, mm
Operating Test Polyethylene Polypropylene
temperature, temperature, 48 hours
28 days 48 hours 28 days
°C °C Qualification Quality Control Qualification
Quality
Control
< 20 23 ± 2 7 3 3 1
20 to 50 50 ± 2 10 5 5 2
50 to 60 60 ± 2 10 5 7 3
60 to 80 80 ± 2 15 7 7 3
operating
> 80 N/A N/A 7 3
temperature ± 2
7.4.12 DEGREE OF CURE OF FBE PRIMER
The degree of cure of the FBE primer shall be determined by differential scanning calorimetry in accordance
with Annex B.4. The cured FBE sample shall be taken directly from the pipe. The ΔTg value shall be between
-2 °C and +3 °C. The glass transition temperature (Tg4) shall be at least 5 °C above the maximum pipeline
design temperature.
7.4.13 FLEXIBILITY
The flexibility of the FBE coating shall be such that holidays do not appear when it is tested in accordance
with the procedure in (Annex B.9).
7.5. APPLICATOR QUALIFICATION

7.5.1 GENERAL
Before production application of a coating system may commence, the Applicator shall be qualified to apply
the coating system. The qualification shall be carried out according to the following procedures:
7.5.2 COATING PROCESS AND APPLICATOR SELECTION
The Contractor shall submit to the Company information on the required coating process and recommended
applicators. The information shall include:
- Description of the coating process for line pipe, bends and fittings.
- Pipe cleaning and surface preparation (cleanliness, profile, chemical pre-treatment, etc.).
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- Required surface and material application temperatures.
- Recommended applicators.
- Coating repair procedures.
7.5.3 COATING PLANT
To demonstrate that the available equipment is capable of applying the specified coating according to the
required standards, each recommended Applicator shall submit full details of the coating plant, including:
- Layout diagram of the coating plant and plant flow scheme.

- General description of the equipment available to carry out the coating process.
- Details of process control and inspection equipment required for the coating process such as
temperature control, thickness control, holiday testers, laboratory equipment, etc..
- Details on the line pipe marking, handling, storage and transport equipment and procedures.
- Applicator’s quality control procedures.
7.5.4 QUALIFICATION
After approval of the process and plant details (as in 7.5.2 and 7.5.3) and before production starts, the
applicator shall submit references of successfully applied similar coating system before on pipes of the
specified material, and that the product complied with the requirements of this specification for the tests
indicated in Table 8.
When this specification is used for the coating of bends and/or fittings, the applicator shall coat at least one
fitting or bend as agreed with the Company and subject this coating to the same qualification tests.
When chemical pre-treatment is to be used after surface preparation, the pre-production testing shall be
carried out on chemically treated pipes.
8. APPLICATION OF THE COATING SYSTEM

8.1 SURFACE PREPARATION
8.1.1 INITIAL PREPARATION
All dirt, deleterious matter and contaminants, such as oil and grease, shall be removed from the pipe prior to
coating. If necessary, the pipe shall be cleaned in accordance with the requirements of SSPC-SP1.
All steel defects and irregularities (e.g. laminations, slivers, scratches) shall be removed in accordance with
the APS. Grinding of steel defects shall not reduce the wall thickness below the specified minimum wall
thickness of the pipe.
All pipes shall be dry prior to entering the abrasive blast cleaning unit(s). Pipe temperature shall be at least 3
°C above the dew point immediately prior to abrasive blast cleaning.
Before blasting begins, the chloride contamination may be evaluated according to (8.1.4). A minimum of two
areas shall be selected at the most heavily rusted areas on the pipe surface, including apparent drip lines and
contact lines. The initial chloride level should be used to determine the phosphoric acid surface treatment
parameters.
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8.1.2 ABRASIVE BLAST CLEANING
The abrasives used in the coating plant shall be in accordance with the requirements of ISO 11124 (all parts).
The abrasives (including recycled materials) shall be maintained clean, dry and free from contaminants in
accordance with SSPC-AB 1, SSPC-AB 2 and SSPC-AB 3 or ASTM D4940 so that the maximuim salt soluble
contamination of abrasive shall not be more than 50 uS/cm. The cleanliness achieved at entry to the
application line shall be in accordance with the requirements of ISO 8501-1, grade Sa 21/2 (“near-white
metal”). The height of the surface profile attained shall be within 50 μm and 100 μm, as measured in
accordance with the requirements of ISO 8503-5 (Replica tape method) or equivalent.
Immediately after blast-cleaning, all remaining weld spatter and irregularities shall be removed from the pipe
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surface by chiseling and/or grinding. The maximum allowable area of grinding shall be 10 cm per meter of
pipe length or 0,5 % of the pipe surface area, whichever is lower. If the grinding area required exceeds these
limits, the pipe shall be re-blasted. Localized grinding area shall be measured as max. length multiplied by the
max. width. No repairs to the pipe material shall be made without an approved procedure agreed by the
Company.
After any grinding or mechanical repairs, the remaining wall thickness shall be checked and compared with
the minimum requirements of the line pipe specification. Pipes not meeting the minimum wall thickness shall
be rejected.
During blast-cleaning the pipe surface temperature shall be simultaneously higher than 5 °C and more than 3
°C above the ambient dew point. The relative humidity shall not exceed 85 %.
Line speed and blasting parameters shall not cause any over-blasting of the pipe surface and result in
microscopic steel laminations that may disband from the pipe surface. If required by the Company,
microscopic examination shall be carried out. For stainless steel pipes, stainless steel or non-ferrous
abrasives shall be used for blast cleaning.
8.1.3 DUST LEVEL
Before coating, the pipe surface shall be cleaned of all dust and foreign matter by means of clean dry
compressed air or vacuum cleaning. The compressed air shall be free of any trace of oil.
The dust level on the blast-cleaned surface shall be of Class 1 (density and size) in accordance with ISO
8502-3.
8.1.4 SURFACE PRE-TREATMENT
Surface pre-treatment in production stage shall be same as qualification stage.
The phosphoric acid wash shall be used as chemical surface treatment when specified by the Company or
coating Applicator. This treatment shall be conducted in accordance with Annex B.15 and should be executed
after all surface preparation operations and just prior to heating for coating application.
Acid concentration, pipe temperature, dwell time, rinse water conductivity and pipe surface pH shall be
monitored twice per shift. The maximum salt contamination level on the blast cleaned surface shall be 20
2
mg/m in accordance with ISO 8502-6 or ISO 8502-9 or any other method approved by the Company. Surface
pre-treatment by chromate shall be an optional pre-treatment and subjected to ADCO approval.
Coating applicator shall be responsible for complying with to local and international HSE regulations
for using the chemical treatment materials including disposal of the used chemicals.
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8.2 COATING APPLICATION
8.2.1 GENERAL
The coating shall be applied in accordance with the APS. During the application of the coating components,
the preheating temperature of the pipe shall be monitored and recorded using optical pyrometers, contact
thermometers or any other suitable method approved by the company.
Temperature-measuring crayons shall not be used to measure temperature.
Throughout production, the coating temperature shall be continuously monitored and recorded once every half
hour.
Blast cleaned pipes shall be coated within 4 h. Pipes which coating is delayed beyond this period, or pipes
showing any visible rust stains, shall be blast cleaned again. If the ambient relative humidity exceeds 85 %
(after pipe heating), the blasted pipes shall be coated within one hour. The maximum pipe temperature shall
be 280 ºC.
Batches of FBE and polymer shall be used in the same sequential order in which they were manufactured.
During coating, the beveled ends of the pipes and the pipe bore shall be protected against mechanical
damage and against contamination with coating material.
8.2.2 FUSION BONDED EPOXY FBE APPLICATION
The pipe temperature prior to and during FBE application shall be in accordance with the APS. The thickness
of the FBE layer after curing shall be in the range of 250 to 300 μm. The degree of FBE cure (ΔTg value)
shall be between -2 °C and +3 °C. The glass transition temperature (Tg4) shall be at least 5 °C above the
maximum pipeline design temperature.
8.2.3 ADHESIVE APPLICATION
The elapsed time between FBE application and adhesive application shall be in accordance with the APS.
8.2.4 PE/PP APPLICATION
The application of the PE/PP layer shall be in accordance with the APS. The applied coating shall be cooled
to below 80 ºC to prevents handling damage during finishing and final inspection. The total coating thickness
shall be in accordance with Table 7a.
8.2.5 ROUGH COATING
For line pipes that shall be coated with concrete for offshore application, the coating shall be applied with a
rough surface. The method of rough coating production shall be submitted to the Company for approval.
Increasing the roughness of the coating surface shall not degrade the wear resistance of the coating system.
The Company may require testing of the coating for friction and/or wear resistance.
8.3 CUTBACK
At the pipe ends, the coating shall be cut back over a length of 150 mm ± 20 mm unless otherwise specified.
The FBE primer shall be visible on the cutback and shall leave Min. 5 mm long toe. At the cutback, the coating
edge shall be shaped to form a bevel angle not exceeding 30°. For stainless steel pipes, non-ferrous or
stainless steel tools shall be used. Uncoated pipe ends shall be protected by a temporary protective paint for
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transit. The cutback length shall be measured from the root face of the pipe to the beginning of the coating
bevel.
9. INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.1 GENERAL
Inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with the ITP and meet the requirements of Table 8.
Table 8 Minimum requirements during Qualification and Coating Production

Test Test
Property Paragraph frequency frequency
Qualification Production
Ambient conditions 9.1.1 once once per shift
Surface condition before blasting 8.1.1 5 pipes each pipe
8.1.2
Cleanliness of blast cleaned surface 5 pipes each pipe
8.1.3
first 5 pipes and one of 20
Surface profile 8.1.2 5 pipes
pipes
Surface cleanliness first 5 pipes and one of 100
8.1.4 5 pipes
Soluble Salts pipes
once per shift or according
Blast cleaning materials and process 9.1.3 once
to (11.1.3)
Coating application temperature 8.2.1 Continuous Continuous
Appearance 7.4.1 5 pipes each pipe
5 pipes + 1 pipe for
Coating thickness 7.4.2 each pipe
each layer thickness
Holiday detection 7.4.3 5 pipes each pipe
one of 100 pipes (minimum
Adhesion 7.4.4 5 pipes
one pipe per shift)
Impact 7.4.5 5 pipes
one pipe per shift)
Indentation 7.4.6 5 pipes
one pipe per shift)
Elongation 7.4.7 5 pipes
one pipe per shift)
One of 200 pipes ( min 1
Flexibility 7.4.13 2 pipes
per shift)
One of 200 pipes (minimum
Hot water resistance 7.4.10 2 pipes
one pipe per shift)
Cathodic disbonding 7.4.11 2 pipes
one pipe per shift)
Degree of cure of FBE 7.4.12 2 pipes
one pipe per shift)
Thermal ageing 7.4.8 once -
UV ageing 7.4.9 once -
Final temperature check after first 5 pipes and
8.2.4 5 pipes
quenching one of 20 pipes
Cutback 8.3 5 pipes each pipes
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9.1.1 AMBIENT CONDITIONS
The Applicator shall measure the ambient conditions at 2 hours intervals during blasting and coating and keep
records of prevailing temperature, humidity and dew point. If the conditions are outside the specified limits, the
process shall be suspended until the requirements are met.
9.1.2 INSPECTION OF UNCOATED PIPES BEFORE BLASTING
Before surface preparation starts, each pipe shall be visually examined for dents, laps, defective bevels and
any other defects to avoid coating unusable pipes. Defective pipes shall be removed from the coating line for
repair or, if repair is not possible, defected pipe(s) shall be rejected.
The pipe surface shall be visually checked for contamination with salts, oil or grease. Contaminated pipes
shall be cleaned again. The chloride contamination shall be checked according to (8.1.4).
9.1.3 INSPECTION AFTER BLASTING
Each pipe shall be inspected for surface cleanliness. Pipes that do not comply with the requirements in (8.1.2)
and (8.1.3) shall be rejected and cleaned again. The surface profile shall be measured at regular intervals and
on the first 5 pipes following each change of blast-cleaning material. If the surface profile is outside the
specified limits, the blasting material shall be checked and replaced as necessary. The affected pipes shall be
re-blasted and re-tested.
One of every 100 pipes shall be checked for chloride contamination on the blasted surface as in (8.1.4). If
contamination of the surface occurs, the quality of the blast cleaning material and process shall be examined
in accordance with ASTM D4940. If the conductivity of the blasting material is greater than 50 μS/cm, the
blasting material shall be replaced. The affected pipes shall be washed with potable water and dried.
Additionally, the conductivity and oil contamination level of the abrasive material shall be checked two times
per shift. Oil contamination level shall be identified visually after performing conductivity test by evaluating the
water-abrasive mixture.
9.1.4 APPLICATION TEMPERATURES
The temperature of the pipe surface shall be continuously monitored and recorded by means of suitable
instruments, e.g. infrared sensors, contact thermometers or thermocouples. The extrusion temperatures of the
adhesive and coating material shall be continuously recorded.
The monitoring instruments shall be independent of the temperature control equipment. The instruments shall
be calibrated prior to each unit of production. Any deviation from the recommended application temperature
range shall be rectified. If immediate rectification is not possible, production shall be stopped until the cause of
the deviation has been eliminated.
Any pipes coated during the time of the temperature deviation shall be identified by marking and subjected to
additional quality control tests at the discretion of the Inspector. Pipes that do not comply with the quality
control requirements shall be rejected, cleaned and recoated.
9.1.5 APPEARANCE, THICKNESS AND HOLIDAYS
Immediately following coating application, each coated pipe shall be visually checked for imperfections and
irregularities of the coating, for coating thickness and for the absence of holidays. Pipes that do not comply
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with the requirements shall be marked and removed from the coating line for repair or recoating. If subsequent
pipes do not comply with the requirements, the coating process shall be checked or stopped to eliminate the
cause of the problem.
Per pipe, the maximum allowable number of holidays to be repaired is two pinholes or one larger area of
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damage (max. 40 cm ). If the number or size of damage sites exceeds these figures, the whole pipe shall be
re-blasted and re-coated. If two consecutive pipes are rejected for this reason, the coating process shall be
checked to determine the cause of the high holiday rate. If the cause is not resolved after further rejection of
consecutive joints, the complete process shall be stopped for full investigation.
All holidays detected shall be repaired in accordance with the qualified repair procedure in accordance with
(10).
Each pipe shall be checked for cleanliness of the pipe ends and for damage to the beveled ends. Damaged
bevels shall be repaired by means of procedures approved by the Company.
9.1.6 DESTRUCTIVE TESTING
At predetermined intervals, one pipe shall be selected for destructive testing of the coating. A sample length of
approximately 1 m shall be cut from one end of this pipe and subjected to the adhesion, impact, indentation
and elongation tests indicated in Table 8.
The tests shall commence as soon as possible after coating to allow re-adjustment of the coating process if
required.
After cutting of the test sample, the remaining pipe shall be marked with the remaining length and the coating
cutback reinstated in accordance with (8.3). The pipe end bevel shall be re-machined to the original pipe
specification.
9.1.7 HOT WATER RESISTANCE AND CATHODIC DISBONDING TEST
One sample, at predetermined intervals, shall be subjected to a hot water test and a cathodic disbonding test.
Duration of both tests shall be 48 hours at the specified temperature.
9.1.8 DEGREE OF CURE
At predetermined intervals, one pipe shall be selected and a coating sample taken from the pipe for the cure
test.
9.2 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
Pipes that fail to meet the requirements of the condition of the pipe surface after blasting shall not be coated
until the cause has been identified and corrected. In the event of pipes failing to meet the requirements of the
coating properties, preceding pipes coated after the last acceptable pipe and the pipes coated following the
failed pipe shall be considered suspect and shall be marked for further testing.
The Applicator shall propose and agree with the Company for a test program to trace any of the suspect pipes
affected by the same failure. Further testing shall involve inspection and examination similar to that carried out
on the original rejected test pipe(s). Based on the test results, the final acceptance or rejection of the suspect
pipes shall be made by the Company.
No pipes shall be dispatched from the coating yard before the Company has approved the quality control
results. The Company retains the right to reject any shift’s or day’s production if the reject rate of that
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production is more than 10 % and/or if sample test results are found to be outside the specification
requirements.
In addition, the Applicator may be required to stop production and carry out a full investigation into the source
of the problem; he shall submit the results to the Company before receiving permission from to recommence
production.
9.3 TRACEABILITY OF PIPES AND COATING
The Applicator shall ensure that individual pipes are fully traceable during and after the coating process. If the
serial number of the pipe as given in the pipe mill is removed or obliterated, it shall be reapplied. The
Applicator’s own serial number shall be indicated on the pipe, and records shall be kept to identify the
sequence and time of coating and the batch of materials used for each pipe. Pipe traceability and
identification shall be discussed during the pre-job meeting.
10. COATING REPAIRS
The Contractor shall submit detailed procedures for coating repairs. All coating repair procedures shall be
qualified under both coating system and Applicator qualification.
The repair procedures shall be specific per defect size and type. The total number of defects being repaired
shall not exceed 1 defect per meter length of pipe:
- Repair of surface defects (depth < 20 % of the overall coating thickness); such defects shall be filled,
ground or sanded to merge smoothly with the surrounding coating;
- Repair of pinholes, scratches and small defects (depth is > 20 % of the overall coating thickness but
not showing bare steel); such defects shall be repaired by means of a melt stick or approved
equivalent, maximum allowable number of defects per pipe is 2;
2
- Repair of defects showing bare steel with maximum 40 cm ; such defects shall be repaired by using a
combination of liquid epoxy, adhesive powder and a repair patch; only one repair per pipe is allowed.
If the coating is rejected, it shall be removed and the pipe shall be cleaned to the required standard for
recoating. All pipes that have been repaired or recoated shall be fully re-examined in accordance with the
quality control procedures.
Records shall be kept of all repaired pipes and shall include the repair and re-test details.
11. MARKING
11.1 GENERAL
Coated pipe shall be marked in accordance with the requirements of 11.2 and with any additional markings
specified in the purchase order. Additional markings, as desired by the applicator, shall be by agreement.
11.2 REQUIRED MARKINGS
The following markings shall be placed on the coating:
- Project name
- Applicator’s name or code.
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- Marking related to the pipe specification or standard (material & wall thickness).
- Coating thickness class.
- Specified total coating thickness from.
- Maximum design temperature.
Marking shall be carried out using a method such as stencil painting or printing to ensure legible and indelible
identification.
12. HANDLING AND STORAGE
12.1 GENERAL
Coated pipes shall be protected in all stages from mechanical damage and UV exposure. Contractor shall
provide, for Company approval, a handling, transportation and storage procedure including protection of
coated pipes. Coating material manufacturer shall be consulted regarding the proper protection from UV. After
installation of a coated pipeline, portions that shall be full time exposed to UV shall be protected using a
proper and durable UV resistance material proposed by the contractor for company approval.
12.2 RAW MATERIAL
All coating materials shall be furnished in unopened, clearly identified containers that include details of the
material, batch number, and date of manufacturing. Coating materials handling, including storage, shall be as
recommended by the Manufacturer. Material shall not be used after its expiration date. Contaminated material
and material showing any sign of degradation shall not be used. All materials shall be approved by the
Company
12.3 HANDLING OF COATED PIPES
Coated pipe shall be handled in a manner that avoids damage to the pipe, pipe ends and coating. Applicator
shall submit details of the handling procedure that shall include loading requirements where the applicator is
responsible for loading.
Pipe that is damaged during processing shall be repaired in accordance with the requirements of the
applicable pipe specification or standard. Coating that is damaged after the holiday inspection shall be
repaired in accordance with the requirements of Clause 10.
Bevel protectors and/or end caps as installed by the pipe Manufacturer shall always be re-installed after
coating and before handling of the pipes. Pipes shall only be lifted by means of slings, lifting hooks or vacuum
lifters, fitted with suitable spreader bars. Hooks shall be padded with soft material to prevent damage to the
beveled ends. Wire ropes shall not be used to lift coated pipes; chains shall never be used to lift the pipes.
Lifting trucks or front-end loaders shall have soft padded forks or grips to prevent damage to pipes or pipe
coating. Coated pipes shall not be rolled or dragged over the ground. Pipes shall not be lifted in bundles
without prior approval by the Company. When more than one pipe is lifted, separate slings or hooks shall be
used for each pipe and coated pipes shall be provided with soft padding in-between the pipes.
For handling of stainless steel pipes, transport equipment and conveyor shall be padded to prevent contact
with carbon steel.
12.4 STORAGE OF COATED PIPES
Pipes shall be stacked only to such a height that no damage is caused to the pipes or their coating due to the
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Pipe supports shall be spaced so that no bending of pipes occurs. Pipe supports shall be made of soft padded
wooden bolsters or sand rows, free of stones, covered with plastic sheets. The pipe surface shall not be in
contact with the soil.
Piles of pipe shall be secured by wooden wedges or ground pins, provided with adequate padding to prevent
coating damage, and of sufficient size to prevent collapse of the piles. Coated pipes shall be stacked using
soft separators such as rubber pads.
When pipes have to be stored for a longer period (more than 6 months), a specific procedure shall be
prepared by the Contractor and agreed by the Company. Shell DEP 70.10.70.11-Gen. may be used as
guideline.
12.5 TRANSPORT OF COATED PIPES
Coated pipes shall be prepared for transport or shipment in accordance with specifications API RP 5L1 or API
RP 5LW, whichever is applicable. During transportation, pipes shall be stacked and secured so as to prevent
movement, abrasion and/or peening.
13. TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
An Inspection Certificate of type 3.2. in accordance with ISO 10474:2013 (or EN 10204) shall be issued by the
applicator and an inspector designated by a third party which provides the results from the inspection and
testing of the coating materials and coated pipes in accordance with the requirements of this specification.
Contractor shall keep accurate records of all relevant data of the coating process. This documentation shall,
as a minimum, consist of:
- Copies of the coating system information

- Copies of qualification information
- Copies of, or reference to, all procedures for coating of the pipes
- Serial numbers of all pipes as given by the pipe Manufacturer (e.g. by copies of the pipe mill data
sheets)
- Serial numbers as given by the coating Applicator (if applicable) correlated with the Manufacturer’s
serial numbers
- The order of coating, the day and shift of coating of each pipe
- The batch numbers of the coating materials, the day and time of loading of each batch
- Serial numbers of rejected pipes and the reason for rejection
- Records of any repairs
- The results of all quality control testing
- Records of temperatures during the coating process for each pipe, with the processing time of every
tenth pipe marked on the temperature chart with the pipe number;
- Names and signatures of the responsible persons for the coating process and quality control.
This documentation shall be submitted to the Company after completion of the coating work, along with the
testing and inspection instruments’ calibration certificates.
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ANNEX A: GENERAL COATING REQUIREMENTS
Design Specification
Coating General Requirements
Temperature Reference
- 3LPE coating shall be used
- Thickness shall be as per table 7a (Section I)

o
- Tg2 of FBE primer shall be min. 5 C above the pipeline design
temperature
Part 1 for factory
applied coating
o - Field joint coating shall be PE heat shrink sleeve and epoxy
≤ 80 C
primer with the same characteristics.
Part 3 for field joint
coating
- Coating repairs at shop & field shall be proposed by the
Contractor & shall be part of PQT
- Above ground portions of the pipeline shall be protected against

UV using a long term UV resistant cold wrapping tape or
o
equivalent suitable for 80 C
- 3LPP coating shall be used.
- Thickness shall be as per table 7a (Section I)

o
- Tg2 of FBE primer shall be min. 5 C above the pipeline design
temperature.
Part 1 for factory
applied coating
o - Field joint coating shall be PP heat shrink sleeve and epoxy
≤ 100 C
primer with the same characteristics.
coating
- Coating repairs at shop and field shall be proposed by the
Contractor and shall be part of the PQT.

o
equivalent suitable for 100 C
- 2LFBE coating shall be used
- Thickness shall be 2 x 400 µm.

o
- Tg2 of the first layer shall be min. 5 C above the pipeline design
temperature. Part 2 for factory
applied coating
o
≤ 120 C - Field joint coating shall be a spray applied liquid epoxy or FBE
- Coating repairs at shop & field shall be proposed by the coating
Contractor & shall be part of PQT

o
polyurethane paint suitable for 120 C
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ANNEX B: TEST METHOD
B.1 INSPECTION OF THICKNESS

B.1.1 General
The test shall consist of measuring the thickness of the applied coating by means of a non-destructive
process.
B.1.2 Equipment
B.1.2.1 Thickness-measuring instrument, with 10 % reading accuracy. The instrument shall be calibrated for
the range of coating thicknesses being measured.
B.1.3 Procedure
B.1.3.1 At the start of each shift, the instrument readings shall be checked using calibrated plates and shims
that are 20 % of the thickness being measured. Calibration shall be carried out at the same temperature as
the samples being measured. The surface roughness and cleanliness of the plates shall be representative of
the production pipe.
NOTE When measuring thicknesses of more than 1 mm, the surface roughness of the pipe is not relevant.
B.1.3.2 On each pipe being tested, carry out a total of 12 single readings in accordance with ISO 2808. If any
of these 12 readings is below the minimum coating thickness, carry out an additional four readings around this
area. The average of the additional four readings and the initial reading shall be higher than the minimum
thickness.
For submerged arc welded pipes, four thickness measurements shall be taken on the weld area.
B.1.4 Results and test reports
The results shall consist of all individual measurements and the calculated arithmetic average of all
measurements. The test reports shall include at least the following:
- Identification of test specimens

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Reference to this specification
- Date of test
- Test results.
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B.2 HOLIDAY DETECTION TEST
B.2.1 General
This test shall consist of detecting any porosity of the coating using a scanning electrode energized by high
arc- voltage. Defects shall be detected by a spark occurring between the steel and the electrode at the defect
accompanied by a sound and/or light signal.
There is a possibility of an electrical shock if staff touches the pipe after the holiday test due to buildup of
electrostatic charge in the coating. The pipe shall be discharged after the holiday test is performed.
B.2.2 Equipment
B.2.2.1 High-voltage holiday detector, adjustable, calibrated to within 10 % of the required voltage, equipped
with a sound and/or light signal.
B.2.2.2 Scanning electrode, in the form of a metal brush, coil spring or conductive rubber. The electrode shall
conform to the shape of the pipe to ensure full coverage.
B.2.2.3 Conductors, which are used to complete the circuit.
B.2.3 Procedure
B.2.3.1 The test shall be performed only on a coating that is free from surface moisture.
B.2.3.2 At the start of each shift, the instrument shall be verified by a certified voltmeter and adjusted if
necessary.
B.2.3.3 The instrument (holiday detector) shall be connected to the pipe, completing the circuit, and switched
on.
B.2.3.4 Set the voltage at 10 kV/mm based on the minimum total coating thickness. The voltage shall not
exceed 25 kV.
B.2.3.5 The scanning electrode shall be passed over the surface of the coating being inspected with a
continuous movement. The rate of the relative movement of the electrode shall not be limited, but it shall be
demonstrated that a defect of 1 mm in diameter can be detected.
The results shall consist of recording the number of holidays detected. Each holiday shall be marked for
repair. The test reports shall include at least the following:
- Identification of test specimens;

- Procedure used;
- Instruments used;
- Reference to this specification;
- Date of test;
- Test results.
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B.3 PEEL STRENGTH TEST
B.3.1 General
The test shall consist of measuring the force required for peeling the coating from the metal substrate of the
pipe at a constant rate of pull.
B.3.2 Equipment
B.3.2.1 Tensile testing machine, capable of recording the peel force with a 5 % reading accuracy, that
operates at a rate of pull of 10 mm/min, as shown in Figure B.3.1 for small diameters or in Figure B.3.2 for
large diameters.
B.3.2.2 Cutting tool (e.g. knife).
Figure B.3.1 — Peel strength test equipment for a small-diameter joint
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Figure B.3.2 — Peel strength test equipment for a large-diameter joint
B.3.3 Procedure
B.3.3.1 General
B.3.3.1.1 The coating thickness may be reduced to the minimum thickness of the coating class to facilitate
peel testing.
B.3.3.1.2 The peel test shall be performed at the temperatures specified in Table 7b.
B.3.3.1.3 The temperature shall be measured by means of an adapted probe on the external surface of the
pipe at the root of the peeled strip.
B.3.3.1.4 The peel force shall be graphically recorded over 140 mm using a constant peeling speed of
10 mm/min.
B.3.3.2 Small-diameter pipes
B.3.3.2.1 A pipe ring of 200 mm in length shall be cut from the pipe.
B.3.3.2.2 A sample coating strip shall be cut in the circumferential direction of the pipe ring, measuring a
minimum of 160 mm long and 20 mm to 50 mm wide.
B.3.3.2.3 The pipe ring shall be free to rotate about its axis as shown in Figure B.3.1.
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B.3.3.2.4 The cut end of the coating strip shall be secured to one of the gripping jaws of the testing machine
and peeled perpendicular to the pipe axis.
B.3.3.3 Large-diameter pipes
B.3.3.3.1 The pipe shall be supported during the test to prevent movement.
B.3.3.3.2 A sample coating strip shall be cut in the circumferential direction of the pipe, measuring a minimum
of 160 mm long and 20 mm to 50 mm wide.
B.3.3.3.3 The cut end of the coating strip shall be secured to one of the gripping jaws of the testing machine
and peeled perpendicular to the pipe axis.
B.3.3.3.4 Ring pipe or a cut sample can be used for measurement at high temperature instead of the pipe.
The results shall be calculated by dividing the peel force data for 140 mm of peeling into seven intervals of 20
mm, discarding the first and last intervals. The peel strength shall be calculated from the remaining data. The
average peel strength shall be the arithmetic mean over the 100 mm length. If this value is not automatically
determined, the arithmetic mean may be estimated from the 20 mm bands across the 100 mm length.
The average peel strength shall meet the requirements of Table 7b and no single recorded peeling value shall
be 30 % below the specified value. The test reports shall include at least the following:

- Procedure used.
- Instruments used.
- Reference to this specification.
- Temperature of test.
- Date of test.
- Test results.
B.3.5 Measurement of the peel strength with a hanging mass

B.3.5.1 General
The method shall consist of measuring the rate at which the coating is peeled from the metal substrate of the
pipe at constant load (see Figure B.3.3).
B.3.5.2 Equipment
B.3.5.2.1 Mass, 38 kg (PE) or 63 kg (PP) for 23 °C 3 °C.

B.3.5.2.2 Mass 7.5 kg (PE) or 10 kg (PP) for high temperature conditions.
B.3.5.2.3 Cutting tool (e.g. knife).
B.3.5.2.4 Timing device.
B.3.5.2.5 Attaching device.
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Figure B.3.3 — Peel strength test equipment with a hanging mass
B.3.5.3 Test specimens
Each test specimen shall consist of a complete pipe or test ring cut from a pipe. The test ring shall be
approximately 150 mm long.
B.3.5.4 Procedure
B.3.5.4.1 The test shall be performed at temperatures in accordance with Table 7b.
B.3.5.4.2 The peel strip shall be 25 mm 1 mm wide.
B.3.5.4.3 The peel orientation shall be circumferential.
B.3.5.4.4 If a test ring is used, it shall be conditioned at the test temperature for at least 1 h before starting the
test.
B.3.5.4.5 Two cuts shall be made 25 mm 1 mm apart through the coating to the steel substrate with the
cutting tool, from the 90° position to the 180° position. The coating shall be cut at a right angle at the 90°
position and it shall be peeled off down to the 135° position, as shown in Figure B.3.3
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B.3.5.4.6 The temperature shall be measured by means of an adapted probe on the external surface of the
pipe at the root of the peeled strip.
B.3.5.4.7 Attach the appropriate mass to the free end of the strip, as shown in Figure B.3.3
B.3.5.4.8 Peeling time shall be measured in minutes from the 135° position to the 180° position. Alternatively,
terminate peeling when the test time, t, expressed in minutes, calculated in accordance with Equation (B.3.1),
has been exceeded:
t (0,125 3,14 D)/10 (B.3.1)
where D is the specified outside diameter, expressed in millimeters.

B.3.5.4.9 The distance peeled shall be measured in millimeters from the time the test is initiated until it is
terminated.
B.3.5.4.10 The peeling speed, vp, expressed in millimeters per minute, shall be calculated as given by
Equation (B.3.2):
vp l/t (B.3.2)
where
l is the distance peeled, expressed in millimeters;
t is the peeling time, expressed in minutes.
If the peeling speed exceeds 10 mm/min, the test shall be considered to have failed.
B.3.5.5 Report and test report
If a report is required, the following information shall be reported:
- Date of test.
- Identification of test specimen.
- Specified pipe outside diameter.
- Mass, expressed in kilograms.
- Distance peeled, expressed in millimeters.
- Peeling time, expressed in minutes.
- Peeling speed, expressed in millimeters per minute.
- Temperature of test.
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B.4 THERMAL ANALYSIS OF EPOXY AND CURED EPOXY COATING FILM
B.4.1 General
Thermal analysis shall be used to characterize the uncured epoxy powder and the cured coating film.
Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) shall be used. Reference can be made to ISO 11357-2 for a
description of the general procedure and definitions. General handling and calibration shall be performed as in
ISO 11357-2 unless stated otherwise in this specification.
B.4.2 Equipment
B.4.2.1 Differential scanning calorimeter (DSC), with cooling accessory.

B.4.2.2 Balance, accurate to 0,1 mg.
B.4.2.3 Sample-encapsulating press.
B.4.2.4 Aluminum pans, with covers.
B.4.2.5 Nitrogen gas supply, dry, analytical grade.
B.4.3 Procedure and measurement for epoxy

B.4.3.1 Procedure
A representative sample of epoxy powder shall be taken from the container.
Weigh out 10 mg 3 mg to an accuracy of 0,1 mg. The pan is sealed with the cover. Determine the final mass
after sealing.
Place the sample and the reference sample in the DSC cell and purge with dry, nitrogen gas.
B.4.3.2 Measurement
Perform the following heating cycles, starting with run (a) as the conditioning run for powder epoxy only.
- Run (a): heat the sample from 25 °C 5 °C to 70 °C 5 °C at a rate of 20 °C/min, then immediately
cool the sample to 25 °C 5 °C.
- Run (b): heat the sample from 25 °C 5 °C to 275 °C 5 °C at a rate of 20 °C/min, then immediately
cool the sample to 25 °C 5 °C. Hold for 3 min at 25 °C 5 °C.
- Run I: heat the sample from 25 °C 5 °C to Tg 40 °C (typically 150 °C) at a rate of 20 °C/min, then
immediately cool the sample to 25 °C 5 °C.
For certain epoxies, different heating cycles can be required according to the instructions of the epoxy
manufacturer.
B.4.4 Evaluation of results

B.4.4.1 Glass transition temperature
The glass transition temperature, Tg, is calculated at the point of inflection intersection (see Figure B.4.1).
By evaluating run (b), the Tg of the uncured powder obtained is equal to Tg1. By evaluating run (c), the Tg of
the cured material (powder and liquid) obtained is equal to Tg2.
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B.4.4.2 Heat of reaction of the epoxy
The exothermic heat of reaction, ΔH, is obtained by integrating the exothermic peak of the DSC scan.
Figure B.4.1 — Examples of thermal scans on epoxy powder
B.4.5 Procedures and measurement for coating sample
B.4.5.1 Epoxy powder

A representative sample of the cured film shall be taken directly from the pipe.
Weigh out 10 mg 3 mg to an accuracy of 0,1 mg. The pan is sealed with the cover. Determine the final mass
after sealing.
Place the sample and the reference sample in the DSC cell and purge with dry, nitrogen gas.
Samples taken from pipes that have been stored or buried shall be dried before testing.
B.4.5.2 Measurement
The following heating cycles shall be performed, starting with run (a) as the conditioning run for the powder
samples only. Liquid epoxy samples shall start with run (b).
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- Run (a): heat the sample from 25 °C 5 °C to 110 °C 5 °C at a rate of 20 °C/min and hold for 1,5
min, then cool the sample to 25 °C 5 °C.
- Run (b): heat the sample from 25 °C 5 °C to 275 °C 5 °C at a rate of 20 °C/min, then cool the
sample to 25 °C 5 °C. Hold for 3 min at 25 °C 5 °C.
- Run I: heat the sample from 25 °C 5 °C to Tg 40 °C (typically 150 °C) at a rate of 20 °C/min, then
cool the sample to 25 °C 5 °C.
For certain epoxies, different heating cycles can be necessary according to the instructions of the epoxy
manufacturer. Samples taken from pipes that have been stored or buried shall be dried before testing.
B.4.5.3 Evaluation of results
B.4.5.3.1 Glass transition temperature

The glass transition temperature, Tg, shall be calculated in the same way for the epoxy for run (b) and run (c)
in Figure B.4.2 where Tg3 is Tg of run (b) in B.4.5.2 and Tg4 is Tg of run (c) in B.4.5.2, all expressed in degrees
Celsius.
For coatings, determine ΔTg, the change in Tg value, using Equation (B.4.1) and the Tg values defined in
paragraph 1.
T g Tg4 Tg3 (B.4.1)
Figure B.4.2 — Examples of thermal scans on coating
B.4.5.3.2 Residual heat of reaction of cured coating

The exothermic heat of reaction, H1, shall be obtained by integrating the exothermic peak of the DSC scan
run (b) in Figure B.4.2. In a fully cured coating film, no residual heat of reaction should be observed.
The degree of conversion, C, expressed as a percentage, can be calculated as given in Equation (B.4.2):
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X 100 (B.4.2)
where
H is the exothermic heat of reaction of the powder; run (b) in B.4.3.2;
H1 is the exothermic heat of reaction of the powder; run (b) in B.4.5.2
B.4.6 Results and test report
Record the following information on uncured and cured material:
- Reference to this part of specification

- Type of material and batch number
- Date of test
- Type of DSC equipment
- For the epoxy powder: Tg1, Tg2, H
- For the epoxy liquids: Tg2, H
- For the cured coating film: Tg3, Tg4, ΔTg, H1 and C.
- Testing of production coating shall also require the pipe number or identification.
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B.5 IMPACT TEST
B.5.1 General
The test shall consist of verifying the strength of the coating by the impact of a punch of defined shape falling
directly onto the coating from a fixed height and at a fixed temperature. Carry out the test on pipes or cut
samples. Do not carry out this test on pipes with a diameter of less than 50 mm.
B.5.2 Equipment
B.5.2.1 Drop-weight testing machine, consisting of the following:
- Straight guide made of steel, aluminum or plastic, rigid and non-deformable, of inside diameter
between 40 mm and 60 mm, at least as long as 1,30 m and containing a smooth and even inside
surface. Provide the guide with
- Support and leveling devices (for example two spirit levels for the horizontal plane and a plumb
line for the vertical plane),
- Graduated rod, which makes it possible to determine the drop height to an accuracy of 5 mm.
Other guides may be used by agreement.
- Hard steel punch, with a hemispherical head, free from notches, porosity or other surface irregularities
and with a diameter of 25 mm 1 %.
- Fix a small metal rod of 6 mm in diameter perpendicular to the flat face of the head and in its center,
where this rod shall be long enough to hold the additional weights required for the tests. Equip the
punch with a suitable system for raising it to the required height; the mass of the assembly shall be
appropriate to the energy being checked and shall be accurate 2 %.
- Weights, formed by metal discs (preferably made of stainless steel) with an outside diameter fitting
the internal diameter of the straight guide and incorporating a central hole of a suitable diameter; the
mass of each disc shall be accurate to 2 %.
B.5.3 Procedure
B.5.3.1 The test shall be carried out at a temperature of 23 °C 3 °C. If provisions have been made to
perform this test outside this temperature range, adapt the method described, if necessary, to the agreement
between the applicator and the Company.
B.5.3.2 The coated pipe shall be placed on a rigid and stable horizontal support and shall, if necessary,
support the pipe interior to reduce its elastic response.
B.5.3.3 A holiday detection test shall be carried out prior to the impact test (see B.2) to identify the defective
points and avoid making the impact at these locations.
B.5.3.4 For each point of impact, the drop-weight testing machine shall be installed perpendicular to the
coating surface so that the loaded punch can fall freely without friction or resistance. Ten impacts shall be
carried out, allowing the weight corresponding to the specified energy to fall from a height of 1 m. The points
of impact shall be selected to avoid any protruding welds. Furthermore, the distance from the points of impact
to the end of the pipe shall be at least 1,5D and at least 50 mm apart between the axes of the impacts.
B.5.3.5 The holiday detection test shall be performed at each location.
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B.5.3.6 The hard steel punch shall be checked every 30 impacts. If damaged, it shall be replaced.
If no holidays are recorded on any of the ten impacts, the impact results are accepted.
The test reports shall include at least the following:

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Reference to this specification
- Weight used
- Date of test
- Test results.
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B.6 INDENTATION TEST
B.6.1 General
The test consists of measuring the indentation of a punch into the coating under fixed conditions of
temperature and load.
B.6.2 Equipment
B.6.2.1 Chamber, inside ventilated or a circulated bath, thermostatically controlled to 2 °C.

B.6.2.2 Penetrometer, comprised of
A cylindrical indenter with a diameter of 1,8 mm 0,05 mm, with a cross-sectional area of 2,5 mm , on
2
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the top of which is mounted a weight. The assembly (indenter plus weight) shall produce a force of 25
0,5 N,
- A dial gauge, and
- Another measurement system accurate to 0,01 mm.
B.6.3 Procedure
B.6.3.1 The test shall be performed three times on a coupon cut from the pipe or on strips of polyolefin
removed from the pipe surface.
B.6.3.2 The test sample shall be held within the penetrometer assembly, in the thermostatically controlled
chamber and set to the test temperature. The test sample shall be kept in the chamber for 1 h. The readings
on the dial gauge shall be recorded.
B.6.3.3 The indenter shall be loaded with the mass of 2,5 kg in total into the equipment. A test duration of
24 h shall be used. The readings of the dial gauge shall be recorded.
The resultant indentation shall be calculated as the difference between the dial gauge reading before and
after the 24 h test duration. The average of the three samples shall be recorded.
- The test reports shall include at least the following:

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Date of test
- Test result.
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B.7 UV AGEING TEST AND THERMAL AGEING TEST
B.7.1 UV ageing
B.7.1.1 General
The test shall consist of subjecting PE/PP material test samples to the continuous irradiation of a xenon lamp
under given temperature and humidity conditions.
Evaluation shall be performed by assessing the change in the material through the variation in its melt
flowrate.
B.7.1.2 Equipment
B.7.1.2.1 Irradiation chamber, equipped with a xenon lamp (see ISO 4892-2).
B.7.1.2.2 Melt flow tester (see ISO 1133).
B.7.1.3 Sampling
The test shall be carried out on a sample of PE/PP in accordance with ISO 1872-2 for PE and ISO 527-2 for
PP.
B.7.1.4 Procedure
B.7.1.4.1 The size of the sample shall be large enough to make ten test specimens of type 1B, 5A or 5B
(see Figures 1 and A.2 in ISO 527-2).
B.7.1.4.2 The test sample shall be exposed under the following conditions:
- Artificial weathering (see ISO 4892-2, Table 1, Method A);

- Black standard temperature (65 °C 3 °C);
- Relative humidity (65 % 5 %);
- Spray cycle: 18 min 0,5 min spray, 102 min 0,5 min dry;
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- Total radiant energy: 7 GJ/m for Classes A and B; 5 GJ/m for Class C;
- Continuous exposure.
B.7.1.4.3 Three melt-flow-rate measurements shall be undertaken on the test sample in accordance with ISO
1133.
B.7.1.4.4 The melt flow rate, RMF1, for the exposed samples shall be calculated as the arithmetic mean of the
three results.
B.7.1.4.5 The melt flow rate, RMF0, for an unexposed test sample of identical shape shall be calculated in
accordance with ISO 1133.
B.7.1.5 Results and test report
The variation of the melt flow rate, RMF, expressed as the percentage variation after exposure, shall be
calculated using Equation (B.7.1):
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(B.7.1)
Where
RMF0 is the melt flow rate measured before exposure;

RMF1 is the melt flow rate measured after exposure.
- Identification of test specimens;

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Date of test
- Test results.
B.7.2 Thermal ageing

B.7.2.1 General
The test shall consist of subjecting PE/PP material test samples to the effect of dry heat from a
thermostatically controlled oven.
Evaluation shall assess the change in the material by the variation in its melt flow rate.
B.7.2.2 Equipment
B.7.2.2.1 Oven, thermostatically controlled, with air circulation maintaining a test temperature within 3 °C.
B.7.2.2.2 Melt-flow tester (see ISO 1133).
B.7.2.3 Sampling
The test shall be carried out on a sample of PE/PP material in accordance with ISO 1872-2 for PE and ISO
527-2 for PP.
B.7.2.4 Procedure
B.7.2.4.1 The test temperature and duration shall be in accordance with Table B.7.1.
Table B.7.1 — Temperature and duration of test

Coating class Test duration (h) Test temperature (°C)
PE
4800 100 °C 3 °C
Design temperature, T 80 °C
PP
(T70) 24 150 °C 3 °C
Design temperature, T 80 °C
B.7.2.4.2 Three melt-flow-rate measurements shall be undertaken on the test sample in accordance with ISO
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B.7.2.4.3 The melt flow rate, RMF1, for the exposed samples shall be calculated as the arithmetic mean of the
three results.
B.7.2.4.4 The melt flow rate, RMF0, for a test sample of identical shape that has not been placed in the oven
shall be calculated in accordance with ISO 1133.
B.7.2.5 Results and test report
The results shall be expressed as the percentage variation of the melt flow rate, ΔRMF, after exposure using
Equation (B.7.1).The test reports shall include at least the following:

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Date of test
- Test results.
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B.8 CATHODIC DISBONDMENT TEST
B.8.1 General
The test shall consist of assessing the resistance to disbondment of damage to the coating when exposed to
cathodic polarization.
The test shall be performed on test specimens taken from the coated components previously subjected to
holiday detection in which an artificial defect of a defined size has been drilled.
The test may be performed on the coated component without cutting test specimens.
B.8.2 Equipment
B.8.2.1 Rectified DC. Power supply, with controlled voltage output.

B.8.2.2 Hotplate with a steel tray containing sand or steel grit/shot, controllable to within 3 °C, or an oven
controllable to within 3 °C.
B.8.2.3 Calomel reference electrode.
B.8.2.4 Wire electrode, platinum, 0,8 mm to 1,0 mm.
B.8.2.5 Plastic cylinder, 75 mm 3 mm internal diameter.
B.8.2.6 Sodium chloride solution, 3 % in distilled water.
B.8.2.7 Utility knife.
B.8.2.8 Drill bit, 6 mm (see Figure B.8.1).
Figure B.8.1 — Production of artificial defect
B.8.3 Test specimens

Specimens from test rings shall be approximately 100 mm 100 mm the pipe wall thickness.
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B.8.4 Procedure
B.8.4.1 Only test specimens that are confirmed to be holiday-free using a holiday detector shall be used
B.8.4.2 A 6 mm diameter holiday shall be drilled in the center of the test specimen through the coating to
expose the steel substrate (see Figure B.8.1).
B.8.4.3 Centre the plastic cylinder over the holiday and apply a sealant to form a water-resistant seal.
B.8.4.4 The cylinder shall be filled to a height of at least 70 mm with the sodium chloride solution that has
been preheated to the test temperature.
B.8.4.5 The solution level shall be marked on the cylinder.
B.8.4.6 The electrode shall be inserted into the solution and connected to the positive wire from the D.C.
power supply.
B.8.4.7 The negative wire from the D.C. power supply shall be attached to a bare spot prepared on the test
specimen.
B.8.4.8 By means of a potentiostat, the electrochemical potential of the steel shall be polarized to -1500 mV ±
10 mV with respect to the SCE. This potential shall be maintained throughout the test. The current required to
maintain the potential shall be checked and recorded daily.
The duration of the test shall be 28 days, after which the sample shall be removed from the cell and
examined. For quality control purposes, the duration of the test shall be 48 hours. For tests at elevated
temperatures, the temperature shall be controlled as follows:
- If the sample is immersed in the cell, the solution, including the sample, shall be kept at the test
temperature by placing the cell in a thermostatically controlled water bath.
- If the cell has been constructed on the pipe sample, the steel sample shall be placed in a
thermostatically controlled furnace or sand bath that also covers the top surface of the sample with at
least 1 cm of sand. The furnace or bath shall be adjusted to maintain the required test temperature on
the steel surface in the test defect.
- During tests at elevated temperatures, suitable reflux coolers shall be used to prevent evaporation of
the test electrolyte.
B.8.4.9 Upon test completion, the test cell shall be dismantled, the specimen air cooled to 20 °C 3 °C, and
the cathodic disbondment characteristics of the test specimen evaluated within 1 h of the removal from heat.
B.8.4.10 Using the utility knife, 6 to 12 radial cuts through the coating shall be made to the substrate. Such
cuts shall extend at least 20 mm from the center of the holiday.
B.8.4.11 The tip of the blade of the utility knife shall be inserted under the coating at the holiday. Chip off the
coating using a levering action. Continue until the coating demonstrates a definite resistance to the levering
action.
B.8.4.12 The disbonded distance from the edge of the original holiday along each radial cut shall be
measured, and the average of the measured values shall be calculated.
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Figure B.8.2 — Electrolytic cell for NPS 4 and larger-diameter pipe
Figure B.8.3 — Electrolytic cell for pipe smaller than NPS 4 diameter pipe
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B.8.5 Results and test report
The results shall consist of recording the average disbondment value, expressed in millimeters.
Testing of production coating requires pipe number or identification. The test reports shall include at least the
following:

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Date of test
- Test voltage
- Test duration
- Test temperature
- Test results.
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B.9 FLEXIBILITY TEST
B.9.1 General
The test shall consist of assessing the flexibility of three-layer polyolefin coatings, applied to a bare steel
substrate.
B.9.2 Equipment
B.9.2.1 Hydraulic press.

B.9.2.2 Bending mandrels, with fixed radii.
B.9.2.3 Freezer.
B.9.2.4 Strain gauges, if applicable.
B.9.2.5 Electric timing device, or stopwatch, capable of measuring 0,1 s intervals.
B.9.2.6 Thermometer.
B.9.3 Test specimen
Test samples shall be cold cut from a pipe ring with a minimum length of 200 mm parallel to the axis of the
pipe. The width shall be approximately 25 mm.
B.9.4 Procedure
B.9.4.1 The coating on the edge of the test sample shall be smoothed to remove any potential stress risers.
B.9.4.2 The test specimen shall be placed in the freezer, cooled to between 2 °C and 0 °C, and held at that
temperature for a minimum of 1 hr.
B.9.4.3 The effective sample thickness, d, which includes the actual sample thickness and any curvature, shall
be determined by placing the specimen on a flat surface and measuring the effective thickness shown in
Figure B.9.1.
Figure B.9.1 — Effective strap thickness diagram
B.9.4.4 The mandrel radius, r, expressed in millimeters, which corresponds to an angle of deflection of 2° per
pipe diameter length, shall be determined by using Equation (B.9.1):
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r 28,15 d (B.9.1)
where d is the effective sample thickness, expressed in millimeters.
B.9.4.5 The test sample shall be bent over a mandrel whose radius is not larger than that determined in
accordance with Equation (B.9.1).
B.9.4.6 The specimen shall be bent such that the operation lasts no longer than 10 s and is completed within
30 s of the test samples having been removed from the freezer.
B.9.4.7 The bent test sample shall be warmed to 23 °C 3 °C, and held within this temperature range for a
minimum of 2 hrs. Within the next hour, visually inspect it for the presence of cracks.
NOTE If the sample exhibits peaking, the percentage strain can be calculated by the use of strain gauges
attached to the test specimen.
B.9.5 Result and test report
The presence of cracking shall constitute a failure. The test reports shall include at least the following:

- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Total coating thickness
- Date of test
- Test results
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B.10 GEL TIME OF THE EPOXY POWDER
B.10.1 General
The test shall consist of assessing the gel time of the epoxy powder used in the three-layer coating.
B.10.2 Equipment
B.10.2.1 Hotplate, controllable to within 3 °C.

B.10.2.2 Metal plate, placed on top of the hotplate.
B.10.2.3 Stopwatch or electric timing device, capable of measuring 0,1 s intervals.
B.10.2.4 Draw-down tool (see Figure B.10.1).
Dimensions in millimeters
Figure B.10.1 — Draw-down tool
B.10.3 Procedure
B.10.3.1 Three tests shall be conducted and the results averaged.

B.10.3.2 The metal plate surface shall be heated and maintained so that the area in contact with the powder is
at a temperature of 205 °C 3 °C.
B.10.3.3 The bottom 25 mm of the draw-down tool shall be covered with epoxy powder.
B.10.3.4 The epoxy powder shall be drawn across and deposited on the metal plate using a smooth motion
while holding the tool at an angle of approximately 45° to the metal plate, thereby creating a tongue of epoxy
powder approximately 25 mm wide.
NOTE The target thickness of the cured film is 300 μm to 400 μm.
B.10.3.5 Starting the timing device and deposition of epoxy powder on the metal plate surface shall be
simultaneous.
B.10.3.6 The draw-down tool shall be held at an angle of approximately 45° to the hotplate surface, in a
manner that allows most of the tool’s weight to be borne on the plate. Repeatedly draw the edge of the tool
through the melted epoxy powder. The timing device shall be stopped when the tool rides up on the gelled
powder and no longer contacts the metal plate, as illustrated in Figure B.10.2.
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Figure B.10.2 — Gel time assessment

- Procedure used
- Date of test
- Test results.
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B.11 TOTAL VOLATILE/MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE EPOXY POWDER —
MASS LOSS
B.11.1 General
The test shall consist of assessing the loss of volatiles from the epoxy powder.
B.11.2 Procedure A — Manual method

B.11.2.1 Equipment
B.11.2.1.1 Oven, controllable to within 3 °C.

B.11.2.1.2 Balance, accurate to 0,001 g.
B.11.2.1.3 Desiccator.
B.11.2.1.4 Sample container.
B.11.2.2 Procedure
B.11.2.2.1 The sample container shall be weighed to the nearest 0,001 g.

B.11.2.2.2 Approximately 10 g of epoxy powder shall be transferred in the sample container.
B.11.2.2.3 The sample container and epoxy powder shall be weighed to the nearest 0,001 g.
B.11.2.2.4 The sample container with the epoxy powder shall be placed in the oven for a maximum of 2 h at
105 °C 3 °C.
B.11.2.2.5 The container shall be removed from the oven and placed it in the desiccators to cool.
B.11.2.2.6 The sample container shall be weighed when it has cooled to 23 °C 3 °C.
B.11.2.2.7 The sample container shall be returned to the desiccators; repeat at intervals of 60 min 10 min
until two consecutive mass determinations are within 0,001 g.
B.11.2.2.8 The percentage of moisture, wm, shall be calculated using Equation (B.11.1):
(B.11.1)
where
MI is the initial mass of the sample container and epoxy powder, expressed in grams
MF is the final mass of the sample container and epoxy powder, expressed in grams
MC is the mass of the sample container, expressed in grams.
B.11.3 Procedure B — Automatic procedure
The moisture content of the epoxy powder shall be determined using a machine that automatically determines
moisture content by mass loss.
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- Procedure used
- Instruments used
- Date of test
- Test results
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B.12 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION TRIAL, INSPECTION AND TESTING PLAN
AND DAILY LOG
B.12.1 General
A procedure qualification trial, PQT, shall be carried out in accordance with B.12.2 to verify the capability of
the coating application procedure, coating materials, tools/equipment and personnel to produce pipeline
coating with the required properties. An inspection and testing plan, ITP, shall be produced in accordance with
B.12.3.
B.12.2 Procedure qualification trial
B.12.2.1 All items in the APS, from surface preparation to preparation of pipe ends shall be performed and
inspected/tested.
B.12.2.2 The specific process parameters shall be selected to be used during the PQT so that the suitability of
the ranges and combinations specified in the APS can be verified (e.g. a maximum value for one parameter
may be applied in combination with a minimum value for another, if deemed critical).
B.12.2.3 Requirements for the frequency of testing and inspection, methods and acceptance criteria are given
in Section 7.4 and Table 8.
B.12.2.4 The results from the PQT shall be documented in a report, including the process parameters used,
the APS and the coating material certificates. Any recommendations for revision of the APS that apply for
production shall be highlighted in the report.
B.12.3 Inspection and testing plan and daily log
B.12.3.1 All coating application and quality control activities shall be identified in the ITP in a consecutive
order, including recordings of the process parameters that are relevant to each activity.
B.12.3.2 For each process control, the ITP shall identify the following:
- Applicable standards or applicator’s procedures

- Frequencies
- Inspection/testing activity
- Acceptance criteria
- Actions in case of non-conformity.
B.12.3.3 A daily log shall be used to record all inspection and testing data, process parameters and
calibrations of equipment for quality control.
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B.13 HOT WATER IMMERSION TEST
B.13.1 General
The test shall consist of a hot water immersion procedure to test the resistance of factory-applied, three-layer
polyolefin coating on pipe to loss of adhesion from a steel substrate in a wet environment.
The testing shall require that samples for testing be cut from line pipe, and is applicable to PQT/PPT and
production testing and to system qualification testing, where required.
It may be necessary to use a “dummy” pipe in some instances.
B.13.2 Equipment
B.13.2.1 a heating bath or oven, controllable to the specified test temperature.

B.13.2.2 Glass vessel, of a suitable size to accommodate the samples, with a glass/plastic cover to minimize
evaporation.
B.13.2.3 Utility knife.
B.13.3 Test specimens
B.13.3.1 For pipes with an outer diameter of up to 76 mm (3 in), test samples shall be cold-cut into 150 mm
pipe rings with the applied factory coating.
B.13.3.2 For larger pipes, test samples shall be cold-cut into 150 mm 100 mm segments, with the shorter
side transverse to the pipe axis.
B.13.4 Procedure
B.13.4.1 The specimens shall be placed in a glass vessel with tap water already heated to the specified
temperature. The test specimens shall be covered by at least 50 mm of water.
The water and samples shall be maintained at the specified temperature for 28 days for qualification purposes
and for 48 hours for quality control purposes.
B.13.4.2 After the conditioning period, the samples shall be removed from the bath and dried with paper or
tissue.
B.13.4.3 The samples shall be examined after they have cooled to room temperature.
B.13.4.4 The edges of the coating on the test piece shall be evaluated for evidence of disbonding using a 0.05
mm thick feeler gauge. Edge disbanding shall not exceed 5 mm as measured by the penetration of the gauge
under the coating.
For quality control purposes, the duration of the hot water resistance test shall be 48 hours and the coating
shall be evaluated for disbonding by the 0.05 mm thick feeler gauge. Edge disbonding shall not exceed 3 mm
as measured by the penetration of the gauge under the coating.
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For qualification testing, the adhesion of the coating system shall also be tested by the peel resistance
method (Annex B.3). The peel strength shall be more than 150 N/10mm for 3-layer PE and more than 250
N/10mm for 3-layer PP coating systems when tested at (23 ± 2) °C.
B.13.4.5 If any loss of adhesion is found visually or by use of the knife, remove the non-adherent coating
system in that area with a sharp knife, in order to expose the substrate under the disbonded coating.
B.13.4.6 The maximum and average depth of adhesion loss, expressed in millimeters, of the three-layer
polyolefin coating system in the disbonded area shall be measured.
B.13.4.7 Take photographs of the overall sample tested and close-up photographs of any areas of loss of
adhesion of the three-layer polyolefin coating system.
The average and the maximum loss of adhesion of the coating in all areas where disbonding of the coating
has occurred shall be recorded, except for a distance of 5 mm each side of the corners of the sample. The
photographs taken shall be enclosed with the results. The test reports shall include at least the following:

- Procedure used
- Pictures
- Date of test
- Test results.
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B.14 DENSITY OF EPOXY POWDER
B.14.1 General
The test shall consist of evaluating the density of the epoxy powder.
B.14.2 Procedure A — Manual procedure

B.14.2.1 Equipment
B.14.2.1.1 Balance, accurate to 0,01 g.

B.14.2.1.2 Flask, 100 ml volumetric.
B.14.2.1.3 Mineral spirit.
B.14.2.2 Procedure
B.14.2.2.1 The flask shall be weighted to the nearest 0,01 g.

B.14.2.2.2 Approximately 20 g of epoxy powder shall be added to the flask and the mass of the flask and
powder shall be measured to an accuracy of 0,01 g.
B.14.2.2.3 Sufficient mineral spirit shall be added to cover and wet the epoxy powder. The flask shall be
sealed with a stopper and agitated for several minutes to ensure that neither air pocket nor lumps of powder
exist.
B.14.2.2.4 The stopper and walls of the flask shall be washed with mineral spirits until they are free of powder
and the flask shall be filled to the 100 ml level.
B.14.2.2.5 The flask plus contents shall be weighed to an accuracy of 0,01 g.
B.14.2.2.6 The flask shall be emptied, cleaned and dried.
B.14.2.2.7 100 ml of mineral sprit shall be added to the flask and weighed to an accuracy of 0,01 g.
B.14.2.2.8 The density of the mineral spirit, s, expressed in grams per liter, shall be calculated using
Equation (B.14.1):
(B.14.1)
where
Mfs is the mass of the flask plus mineral spirit, expressed in grams;
Mf is the mass of the flask, expressed in grams.
B.14.2.2.9 The density of the epoxy powder, p, expressed in grams per liter, shall be calculated using
Equation (B.14.2):
(B.14.2)
where
Mfp is the mass of the flask plus epoxy powder, expressed in grams;
Mf is the mass of the flask, expressed in grams;
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Mfps is the mass of the flask plus epoxy powder and mineral spirits, expressed in grams;
ps is the density of the mineral spirits, expressed in grams per liter.
B.14.3 Procedure B — Automatic procedure
The density of the epoxy powder shall be determined using an air or helium pyknometer in accordance with
ISO 8130-2 or ISO 8130-3.
- Epoxy powder batch number

- Date of test
- Procedure used
- Type of pyknometer used for procedure B
- Density of epoxy powder, expressed in grams per liter.
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B.15 PHOSPHORIC ACID TREATMENT
B.15.1 Scope
This section defines the minimum requirements for materials, application, testing and inspection of phosphoric
acid treatment of line pipe prior to the coating application.
B.15.2 Materials
The Applicator shall obtain from the Manufacturer copies of the most recent technical data sheets describing
the product, its general performance, shelf life, and application requirements. Documentation shall include
MSD sheets and the Manufacturer’s recommendation for proper disposal of residues from the pipe.
The Applicator shall obtain from the Manufacturer a certification for each batch or lot of phosphoric acid to be
used on the Company’s line pipe. The Manufacturer shall define a batch.
The certification shall include:
- Product name, designation, and batch number.

- Product quality control test results and ranges for:
1. Chemical assay of active ingredients

2. Level of solvents or co-solvents
3. Level of surfactants
The treatment materials shall be approved by the Company prior to use. Treatment materials for use shall be:
1. In the Manufacturer’s original, unopened containers.

2. Stored in a clean, dry location according to the Manufacturer’s recommendation.
3. Clearly marked with the batch number and date of manufacture.
4. Applied within the Manufacturer’s recommended shelf life.
B.15.3 Application procedure
The phosphoric acid solution shall be applied to pipe after the surface has been blast cleaned. The
phosphoric acid solution shall be applied to pipe surfaces as close to the coating application station as is
practical and feasible.
The phosphoric acid treatment shall be applied at an acid concentration of 10 % by volume +/- 3%. The
concentration shall be measured and recorded using a titration method recommended by the Manufacturer at
a frequency of twice per shift.
Pipe shall be uniformly heated (43°C to 71°C) for treatment within the maximum elapsed time after blast
cleaning. The temperature shall be recorded at a frequency of twice per shift
The phosphoric acid solution shall be uniformly applied to the pipe surface and shall remain on the surface in
accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations. The dwell time shall be recorded at a frequency of
twice per shift.
Pipe surfaces shall remain wet at all times during the phosphoric acid treatment. Any treated pipe shall be re-
blasted if the acid solution is allowed to dry anywhere on the surface of that pipe joint.
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After the indicated dwell time, the pipe surface shall be thoroughly rinsed with deionized water having a
conductivity of 10 μS/cm or less. The pressure and volume of rinse water used shall be sufficient to
thoroughly remove the acid residue. The minimum pH of the wet surface after rinsing shall be 6.0, as
determined by touching pH paper directly to the pipe surface. The pH paper shall have a measurement
increment of 0.5 pH units or less. The pipe surface pH shall be recorded at a frequency of twice per shift. The
appearance of the pipe surface after drying shall be substantially the same as it was immediately after blast
cleaning. Occasional watermarks are permitted.
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TABLE OF CONTENT

5. COATING CLASSIFICATION ..................................................................................................................................... 11

6. COATING MATERIALS .............................................................................................................................................. 11

7. COATING SYSTEM QUALIFICATION...................................................................................................................... 14

8. APPLICATION OF THE COATING SYSTEM............................................................................................................ 20

9. INSPECTION AND TESTING...................................................................................................................................... 23

10. COATING REPAIRS................................................................................................................................................... 26

11. MARKING ................................................................................................................................................................... 26

13. TEST REPORTS AND CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ..................................................................................... 28

ANNEX A: GENERAL COATING REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................... 29

ANNEX B: TEST METHOD............................................................................................................................................. 30

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The general coating requirements are summarized in Annex A.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

1.3 ABBREVIATED TERMS

AFC approved for construction

ISO 2808, Paints and varnishes — Determination of film thickness

ISO 2811 (all parts), Paint and varnishes — Determination of density

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ISO 10474, Steel and steel products — Inspection documents

ISO 11357 (all parts), Plastics — Differential scanning calorimetry (DSC)

ISO 15512, Plastics — Determination of water content

ISO 80000-1, Quantities and units — Part 1: General

SAI AS 3894-6, Site testing of protective coatings — Determination of residual contaminants

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EN 10204, Metallic materials — Types of inspection documents

SSPC-AB 1, Mineral and Slag Abrasives

SSPC-AB 2, Cleanliness of Recycled Ferrous Metallic Abrasives

SSPC-AB 3, Ferrous Metallic Abrasive

SSPC-SP 1, Solvent Cleaning

The word “shall” indicates a requirement.

3.2 SPECIFIC DEFINITION

Application procedure specification APS

Design temperature range

Inspection certificate 3.2

Inspection and testing plan ITP

Pipe diameter length

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Total coating thickness

4.1 INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE CONTRACTOR

- The type (PE/PP) and thickness of coating required.

4.2 INFORMATION TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICATOR

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4.3 PRE-JOB MEETING

4.4 QUALITY CONTROL PERSONNEL

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5.2 COATING SYSTEM AND DESIGN TEMPERATURE RANGES

Table 1 — Coating system and design temperature ranges

5.3 COATING THICKNESS CLASSES

Table 2 —Coating thickness

Coating Layer Coating Thickness, mm

FBE Primer 0.25 – 0.30

The coating system shall consist of three layers:

6.2 QUALIFICATION OF RAW MATERIALS

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6.2.2 EPOXY MATERIAL

Table 3 — Requirements for the epoxy powder material (FBE)

6.2.3 ADHESIVE MATERIAL

Table 4 — Requirements for the adhesive material

Reactive site content Manufacturer As Per Manufacturer Specification

6.2.4 PE/PP TOP LAYER MATERIAL

Table 5 — Minimum requirements for PE/PP top layer

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