SP-50-06 External Protection of Underground Steel Pipe

SASOL SPECIFICATION SP-50-06
REVISION 3
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EXTERNAL PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND STEEL PIPE
Shad Nana
Originator : Reviewer :
Mandakini Moodley 2018-06-01 09:40:25 +02:00
2018-06-01 13:01:10 +02:00 I approve this document
I approve this document
M MOODLEY S NANA
Approved by :
Gerhard Visser
2018-06-04 11:43:13 +02:00
I approve this document
G VISSER
EFFECTIVE DATE:
For interpretation of specification, the following person(s) can be contacted:

Mandakini Moodley, Shad Nana
A revision description sheet is included to assist in identifying the changes

in the latest revision.
PREVIOUS REVISIONS
ISSUE
REV No PROPOSED BY REVIEWED BY APPROVED BY DATE
DATE
1 June 1989 V Riggs B Ramsey JP Nell 15 Feb 1989
2 June 2007 AP Swart R Schaefer C Thirion 27 June 2007
Any questions, queries, comments and proposals for revisions or additions can be
directed in writing to the Sasol Specification Coordinator at
specifications@sasol.com
VALIDATION This specification is only regarded as controlled in the electronic format on the official Sasol Livelink / Intranet
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document and users will be notified and issued with the latest revision. If it is issued for a specific project, it is valid for the duration
of the project, unless agreed otherwise.
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF SPECIFICATION SP-50-06, Revision 3
NAME COMPANY AND DEPARTMENT
ASUMANI, O (Oscar) Sasol Group Technology Mechanical
GROENEWALD, D (Deon) Sasol Group Technology Civil
MOODLEY, M (Mandakini) Sasol Group Technology Mechanical
NANA, S (Shad) Sasol Group Technology Mechanical
SAMPSON, CH (Carlisle) Sasol Group Technology Electrical

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REVISION DESCRIPTION SHEET
REVISION 3
SP-50-06 has been updated with the following:
 Abbreviations updated/changed
 Definitions removed and incorporated in SP-00-03
 Reference Documents - withdrawn standards removed and new standards added
where required. Updates done to titles.
 Surface preparation updated to include acceptable dust levels, requirements for
grinding defects, additional cleaning requirements and humidity levels and its
associated turnaround time for coating application
 Trilaminate coating – updated with new content
 Inspection and Testing– trilaminate requirements added/updated
 Repairs – trilaminate requirements updated and retesting added
 Backfill and Documentation requirements updated
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FOREWORD
In the following sections of the specification, each requirement needs

to be categorized into a CORE, SITE SPECIFIC or NEGOTIABLE
requirement. The categorization must be placed immediately after
each paragraph in “Bold”
Example:
1.1.1 Paragraph ends. CORE
The definitions of CORE, SITE SPECIFIC and NEGOTIABLE are
shown below. The colour associated with each categorization must
also be used.
Classification Tag Colour Definition
Core CORE Red Non-negotiable requirements that are
applicable to all Sasol sites, including
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international sites, taking into
consideration:
 Safety
 World best practice
Site Specific RSA Blue Non-negotiable requirements
(RSA) applicable to all South African based
sites, taking into consideration:
 Legal requirements of the
country
 Standardization issues
 Environmental implications
Site Specific SECUNDA Blue Non-negotiable requirements
(Secunda) applicable to the Secunda site only,
taking into consideration:
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country
Site Specific SASOLBURG Blue Non-negotiable requirements
(Sasolburg) applicable to the Sasolburg site only,
country
Site Specific NATREF Blue Non-negotiable requirements
(Natref) applicable to the Natref site only,
country
Site Specific INTERNATIONAL Blue Non-negotiable requirements
(International) applicable to all non-South African
based sites only, taking into
consideration:
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country
Negotiable NEGOTIABLE Green Requirements that must be agreed by
both the project team and client at an
appropriate time. Once agreed, this
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the specific job.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................1
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................1
1.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................1
1.3 ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................1
1.4 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................2
2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS....................................................................................3
2.1 SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS) CODES OF
PRACTICE AND SPECIFICATIONS (SANS) .............................................3
2.2 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION ENGINEERS (NACE)
RECOMMENDED PRACTICES..................................................................3
2.3 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) TEST
METHODS ..................................................................................................4
2.4 CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (CSA) STANDARDS...............6
2.5 AUSTRALIA STANDARDS .........................................................................6
2.6 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (ISO) STANDARDS ...6
2.7 EUROPEAN (EN) SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................8
2.8 SASOL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DRAWINGS .......................8
3 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS....................................................................9
3.1 APPLICATION SELECTION .......................................................................9
3.2 MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES.........................................................11
4 SURFACE PREPARATION....................................................................................12
5 HOT OR COLD TAPE WRAP SYSTEM.................................................................14
5.1 DOUBLE WRAP SYSTEM........................................................................14
5.2 IRREGULAR SURFACE MASTIC COATING SYSTEM ...........................16
5.3 SHOP FITTING AND JOINT WRAP SYSTEM .........................................16
5.4 SHOP APPLIED TAPE WRAP SYSTEM..................................................17
5.5 FIELD APPLIED TAPE AND WRAP SYSTEM .........................................17
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5.6 MASTIC BLANKET ...................................................................................18
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6 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER .......................................................19
6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................19
6.2 COATING APPLICATION .........................................................................21
7 FUSION BONDED EPOXY (FBE) ..........................................................................23
7.1 MATERIALS - BATCH INFORMATION ....................................................23
7.2 APPLICATION ..........................................................................................24
7.3 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION...............................................................24
8 TRILAMINATE COATING ......................................................................................25
8.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................25
8.2 COATING MATERIALS ............................................................................26
8.3 APPLICATION ..........................................................................................27
9 HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVES ............................................................................27
9.1 CHARACTERISTICS ................................................................................27
9.2 SHRINKABLE SLEEVE PROPERTIES ....................................................27
9.3 DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS ......................................................29
9.4 PACKAGING OF THE SLEEVES .............................................................29
9.5 MARKING .................................................................................................29
9.6 PRESERVATION AND HANDLING OF SLEEVES ..................................29
9.7 SUBSTRATE PREPARATION..................................................................30
9.8 SLEEVES APPLICATION .........................................................................30
10 INSPECTION AND TESTING.................................................................................31
10.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................31
10.2 HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVES ...............................................................33
10.3 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER COATINGS.......................35
10.4 TRILAMINATE ..........................................................................................36
11 REPAIRS ................................................................................................................36
11.1 GENERAL .................................................................................................37
11.2 WRAPPED PIPE.......................................................................................37
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11.3 TRILAMINATE ..........................................................................................39

11.4 FUSION BONDED EPOXY.......................................................................39
11.5 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER ..........................................40
11.6 RETESTING..............................................................................................40
12 STORAGE, HANDLING AND SHIPPING ..............................................................40
13 BACKFILL ..............................................................................................................41
14 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................41
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15 GENERAL PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION .........................................................43
16 GUARANTEES .......................................................................................................44
17 QUALITY ASSURANCE.........................................................................................45
17.1 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION ............................................................45
17.2 QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................45
17.3 QUALITY SURVEILLANCE ......................................................................47
APPENDIX A SAMPLE QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION.................................1
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1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
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1.1.1 This specification covers the requirements for the primary part of the corrosion
protection system, and shall be mandatory when specified in the Purchase Order
(PO), or item code long description as “Coated and Wrapped” or “C&W”. CORE
1.1.2 Coating materials, application procedures and trenching are covered in this
specification for the external protection of piping. CORE
1.1.3 This specification covers pipe systems that operate up to a maximum temperature of
60°C. For services operating above this temperature, the contractor shall propose a
coating system to be used, for EC and Sasol approval. CORE
1.1.4 This specification covers all buried pipes and pipelines and where applicable, shall be
supplemented by a cathodic protection system in accordance with SP-60-18. CORE
1.1.5 The applicator shall not carry out any repairs on base material. Base material with any
defects shall be rejected. CORE
1.1.6 No welds, other than welds produced by the material manufacturer, shall be coated
unless inspected and signed off by EC, Sasol and the Approved Inspection Authority
(AIA). CORE
1.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
All engineering, design, equipment and installations in accordance with this

Specification shall meet the mandatory requirements specified in the Occupational
Health and Safety Act (Act No 85 of 1993) and Regulations of the Republic of South
Africa, referred to as the OHS Act in this Specification.
1.3 ABBREVIATIONS
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AIA Approved Inspection Authority as detailed in SP-40-05A
APS Application Procedure Specification
C&W Coated and Wrapped
DFT Dry Film Thickness
EC Engineering Contractor appointed by SASOL for the specific project
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy
HDPE High Density Polyethylene
MDS Material Data Sheet
MSDS Material Safety Datasheet
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
PO Purchase Order
PPT Pre-production Trial
PQT Production Qualification Trial
QC Quality Control
QCP Quality Control Plan
RFQ Request for Quotation
SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength
TPI Third Party Inspector
UV Ultra Violet
UT Ultrasonic Testing
3LPE Three-layer Polyethylene Coating
1.4 DEFINITIONS
Refer to SP-00-03 – Specification Definitions
1.4.1 Applicator or contractor
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1.4.2 Approval, approved by Sasol or accepted by Sasol
1.4.3 Batch
1.4.4 Handling
1.4.5 Supplier
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1.4.6 Manufacturer
1.4.7 EC
1.4.8 Inspector (coating)
2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
Where reference is made to a code, specification or standard, the reference shall be

taken to mean the latest edition of the code, specification or standard, including
addenda, supplements and revisions thereto that are in effect at the time of publication
of this Specification.
2.1 SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS) CODES OF PRACTICE

AND SPECIFICATIONS (SANS)
SANS 10064 The Preparation of Steel Surfaces for Coating
SANS 10129 Plastics Tape Wrapping of Steel Pipelines
2.2 NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CORROSION ENGINEERS (NACE)

RECOMMENDED PRACTICES
NACE SP0169 Control of External Corrosion on Underground or Submerged

Metallic Piping Systems
NACE SP0274 High Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline Coatings Prior to

Installation
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NACE SP0394 Application, Performance, and Quality Control of Plant-Applied,

Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipe Coating
NACE SP0490 Holiday Detection of Fusion-Bonded Epoxy External Pipeline

Coatings of 250 to 760 μm (10 to 30 mils)1
NACE SP0188 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of New Protective
Coatings on Conductive Substrates
2.3 AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM) TEST METHODS
ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Operating Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus
ASTM D257 Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of

Insulating Materials2
ASTM D374 Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D495 Standard Test Method for High Voltage, Low Current, Dry Arc
Resistance of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D624 Standard Test Method for Tear Strength of Conventional Vulcanized
Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers
ASTM D638 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics2
ASTM D882 Standard Test Method for Tensile Properties of Thin Plastic
Sheeting
ASTM D1000 Standard Test Methods for Testing Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive-

Coated Tapes Used for Electrical and Electronic Applications
ASTM D2240 Standard Test Method for Rubber Property – Durometer Hardness2
ASTM D2583 Standard Test Method for Indentation Hardness of Rigid Plastics by
Means of a Barcol Impressor
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ASTM D2697 Standard Test Method for Volume Nonvolatile Matter in Clear or
Pigmented Coatings
ASTM D4060 Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of –Organic Coatings by the
Taber Abrader
ASTM D4285 Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air
ASTM D4417 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel
ASTM D4541 Standard Test Method for Pull-off Strength of Coatings using
Portable Adhesion Testers
ASTM D5162 Standard Practice for Discontinuity Testing of Nonconductive

Protective Coating on Metallic Substrates
ASTM D7091 Standard Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film

Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and
Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non-Ferrous
Metals
ASTM E28 Standard Test Methods for Softening Point of Resins Derived from
Naval Stores by Ring-and-Ball Apparatus2
ASTM E96 Standard Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
ASTM E797 Standard Practice for Measuring Thickness by Manual Ultrasonic

Pulse-Echo Contact Method
ASTM G8 Standard Test Methods for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline

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Coatings
ASTM G14 Standard Test Methods for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
(Falling Weight Test)
ASTM G17 Test Method for Penetration Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
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ASTM G42 Standard Test Method for Cathodic Disbonding of Pipeline Coatings
Subjected to Elevated Temperatures
ASTM G62 Standard Test Methods for Holiday Detection in Pipeline Coatings
2.4 CANADIAN STANDARDS ASSOCIATION (CSA) STANDARDS
CSA Z245.20 Plant applied External Coatings for Steel pipe
2.5 AUSTRALIA STANDARDS
AS/NZ 3862 External Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for Steel Pipes1
2.6 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS ORGANIZATION (ISO) STANDARDS
ISO 8501 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
Part 2 Preparation grades of previously coated steel substrates after

localized removal of previous coatings
Part 3 Preparation grades of welds, edges and other areas with surface
imperfections

Related Products – Tests for the Assessment of Surface
Cleanliness
Part 2 Laboratory Determination of Chloride on Cleaned Surfaces
1 Use with FBE systems

2 Use with Heat Shrinkable Sleeves
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Part 3 Assessment of Dust on Steel Surfaces Prepared for Painting
Part 5 Measurement of Chloride on Steel Surfaces Prepared for

Painting (Ion Detection Tube Method)
Part 6 Extraction of Soluble Contaminants for Analysis – The Bresle

Method
Part 9 Field Method for the Conductometric Determination of

Water-Soluble Salts
Part 11 Field Method for the Turbidimetric Determination of Water-Soluble

Salts

Related Products – Surface Roughness Characteristics of Blast-
Cleaned Steel Substrates
Part 1 Specifications and Definitions for ISO Surface Profile Comparators

for the Assessment of Abrasive Blast-Cleaned Surfaces
Part 2 Method for the grading of surface profile of abrasive blast-cleaned

steel – Comparator procedure
Part 3 Method for the Calibration of ISO Surface Profile Comparators and
for the Determination of Surface Profile – Focusing Microscope
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Procedure
Part 4 Method for the Calibration of ISO Surface Profile Comparators and
for the Determination of Surface Profile – Stylus Instrument
Procedure
Part 5 Replica Tape Method for the Determination of the Surface Profile

Related Products – Surface Preparation Methods
Part 1 General Principles
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Part 2 Abrasive Blast-Cleaning
Part 3 Hand and Power Tool Cleaning
ISO 21809 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)
Part 2 Fusion-bonded Epoxy Coatings
Part 3 Field joint coatings
ISO 2187 Non-Magnetic Coatings on Magnetic Substrates – Measurements

of Coating Thickness- Magnetic Method
2.7 EUROPEAN (EN) SPECIFICATIONS
EN 12068 Cathodic protection - External organic coatings for the corrosion

protection of buried or immersed steel pipelines used in conjunction
with cathodic protection. Tapes and shrinkable materials
EN 10300 Steel Tubes and Fittings for Onshore and Offshore Pipelines -
Bituminous Hot Applied Materials for External Coating
2.8 SASOL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARD DRAWINGS
2.8.1 Specifications
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SP-20-06 Civil and Structural Construction Works
SP-40-05A Mandatory Requirements for Pressurised Systems
SP-60-18 Cathodic Protection
SP-80-02 Protective Coatings
SP-90-37 Requirements for Sasol Final Owner Documentation
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2.8.2 Drawings
STDD-5003 Sewer System Piping Details
STDD-5056 Underground Pipe Bedding & Installation Details
STDD-5057 Underground Steel Sewer System Piping – Details for

Conservation, Chemical and Corrosive Service
STDD-6005CP Cathodic Protection General Arrangement of Stud Welding of Cable

to Pipe Connection Details
3 GENERAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
3.1 APPLICATION SELECTION
3.1.1 The coating system shall be selected by the EC and specified in the PO. The coating
system shall be qualified per this Specification. The results shall be available for
review by the EC and Sasol. CORE
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Standard systems are:
APPLICATION COATING SYSTEM
Secunda fire water Glass flake reinforced polyester
Secunda cooling or tempered water Glass flake reinforced polyester
Secunda culverts and sleeves and other Glass flake reinforced polyester
applications where exposure to UV is
possible.
Secunda sewers Glass flake reinforced polyester

(Verify temperature)
Sasol Satellite Operations Trilaminate

To be approved by EC and Sasol
SITE SPECIFIC (SECUNDA AND SASOL SATELLITE OPERATIONS)
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Coating colours for process plant piping shall be per table below.
TYPE OF LINE UNDER GROUND COLOUR COATING
Process piping White
Drinking water piping Green
Fire water piping Red
Oily water sewer piping White (Black in case of HDPE)
3.1.2 All material and pipeline coating procedures shall be in accordance with this
Specification. The entire operation of cleaning, application, repair, testing and curing
shall be performed by applicators that are skilled in the application of the specified
materials. CORE
Equipment for cleaning and applying the coating system shall be such as to permit
the applicators to follow the procedures and obtain the results prescribed in this
specification and the associated certification system. CORE
3.1.3 This Specification shall be applicable as indicated on the piping drawings and
specifications. CORE
3.1.4 Materials shall be stored, handled, and applied in strict accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and as specified in this Specification.
3.1.5 Materials shall not be applied under adverse weather conditions involving rain,
moisture, snow, frost, and dust nor when the ambient surface temperature is below
10°C or above 60°C, unless otherwise specified in this specification. CORE
3.1.6 Fittings and weld joints shall be coated and/or wrapped only after pressure testing.
No welds, other than welds produced by the material manufacturer, shall be coated
unless inspected and signed off by the EC, Sasol and the AIA. CORE
3.1.7 Where pipes and fittings extend aboveground, the coating and/or wrapping shall be
applied to a distance of 150 mm above finish grade or the top of paving. It shall be
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properly finished in such a way that disbonding shall not occur. The coating exposed
above the surface shall be UV resistant, colour stable, and compatible with the
underground coating. A transitional coating shall be applied between the above
ground coating and below ground coating, specifically developed for this application,
and compatible with both coatings. CORE
3.1.8 Coating changes or coating breaks
Coating that change from one system to another shall be applied by a method
acceptable to the coating manufacturer. CORE
For example a liquid applied system (glass flake reinforced polyester) and a tape wrap
system: The liquid system shall be applied first and then overlapped by at least 100
mm by the tape wrap system. The tape wrap shall be qualified to be applied on top of
the base (liquid applied) system.
3.1.9 Studs shall be welded onto the outside of the pipe for cathodic protection wiring
connections as per drawing STDD-6005CP. Cathodic protection shall be in
accordance with specification SP-60-18. CORE
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3.1.10 The contractor’s recommendation for bedding type is to be presented to the EC and
Sasol for review and acceptance. CORE
3.1.11 The applicator shall not carry out any repairs on the base material. Base material with
any defects shall be rejected. CORE
3.2 MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES
All materials shall be Asbestos free. CORE
3.2.1 BLAST CLEANING ABRASIVES
Blast cleaning abrasives shall be grit, shot, or shall be Sasol approved graded dry
abrasives that have sharp, hard cutting edges, which will produce a “peak to valley”
surface profile of between 50 µm and 100 µm on the cleaned piping. Blast cleaning
materials shall frequently be checked for particle size, distribution, and recorded for
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contamination by dust, dirt, grease and chlorides. The chloride contamination of the
steel shall not exceed 20 mg/m2. CORE
3.2.2 COMPRESSED AIR
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Compressed air shall be clean, dry and free of oil (ASTM D4285). All pressurised air
supply lines shall have Sasol approved moisture and oil trap/filter devices. CORE
3.2.3 COMPONENTS
Coating components (primer, inner wrap, and outer wrap) shall be from the same
manufacturer. The coating supplier shall submit to the EC and Sasol the proposed
coating material datasheets. CORE
3.2.4 BATCH MATERIALS
a. Reclaimed Materials
Only virgin coating materials shall be applied to pipe. CORE
b. Storage
Materials storage conditions and shelf life shall be as per the coating
manufacturer’s datasheets. CORE
4 SURFACE PREPARATION
4.1 Prior to surface preparation, any heavy layers of rust shall be removed by chipping.
Visible oil, grease and dirt shall also be removed. CORE
4.2 The pipe shall be preheated to at least 3ºC above the dew point. CORE
4.3 Bevels shall not be damaged by handling and pipe ends shall be closed so as not to
contaminate the inside with abrasive blast materials. CORE
4.4 Surfaces shall be blast cleaned to Sa 2½ in accordance with ISO 8501-1, using dry
abrasives and compressed air. CORE
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4.5 The dust level shall be measured in accordance with the requirements of ISO 8502-
3. The maximum allowable level shall be Class 2 (for both size and quantity). CORE
4.6 Weld spatter, slag, sharp edges, burrs and slivers shall be removed from the surfaces
by filing, rasping, wire brushing, sanding or light grinding by flapper disk. CORE
4.7 For defects requiring more than superficial grinding, the residual wall thickness shall
be checked by UT (ASTM E797) for compliance with the Line Pipe material
specification and the results recorded. Pipes not meeting these requirements shall
be rejected. CORE
4.8 Pipes with grinding exceeding 10 cm2 per linear meter of pipe or 0.5% of the total pipe
surface area shall be re-blasted. CORE
4.9 Any rust blooming, surface oxidation, or other surface contamination shall be removed
by reprocessing through the necessary cleaning steps, subject to Sasol Approval.
a. Chemical treatment, and/or
b. HP Washing with de-ionised or reverse-osmosis water CORE
4.10 Galvanized surfaces shall be cleaned with detergent to remove any oil or grease and
then etched. CORE
4.11 Blast cleaning shall not be carried out when the relative humidity exceeds 85%.
CORE
4.12 The total elapsed time between completion of cleaning and commencement of the
coating application shall be as follows, unless otherwise noted in this specification:
For relative humidity above 85% - coating application to cease; for humidity between
61% to 85% - 2 hours; and for humidity 60% and below - 4 hours. CORE
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5 HOT OR COLD TAPE WRAP SYSTEM
5.1 DOUBLE WRAP SYSTEM
The tape wrap system shall be composed of a butyl tape primer, an inner wrap of
polyethylene tape with adhesive, and a protective outer wrap of polyethylene tape
with adhesive, stabilised for ultraviolet protection. CORE
The inner and outer tape shall be wrapped with a 55% overlap. Also refer to
Paragraph 5.4.2. CORE
The system shall demonstrate the following physical properties:
5.1.1 Inner tape wrap
TEST
PROPERTY VALUE
METHOD
Service temperature Up to 60°C
0,75 mm minimum with minimum

Tape thickness incl.
ASTM D1000 0,25 mm tape thickness (see a
adhesive
below)
Elongation at 23°C ASTM D1000 400% minimum
Tensile strength ASTM D1000 5 kN/m width minimum
Water vapour transmission

ASTM E96 0,21 g/m2 24 hours maximum
rate
Adhesion to primer and self ASTM D1000 2,0 kN/m width minimum
The above table serves as a guide. The Manufacturer’s datasheet may indicate
utilization of alternative test methods which should be presented to the EC and
Sasol for approval. NEGOTIABLE
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5.1.2 Outer tape wrap
TEST
PROPERTY VALUE
METHOD
0,5 mm minimum with minimum

Tape thickness incl.
ASTM D1000 0,3 mm tape thickness (see a
adhesive
below)
Elongation at 23°C ASTM D1000 100% minimum
Tensile strength ASTM D1000 5 kN/m width minimum
5.1.3 Complete wrap system
PROPERTY TEST METHOD VALUE

Cathodic disbondment ASTM G8 6,5mm radius maximum
Shear Resistance ASTM D882 6N/cm2
Impact Resistance ASTM G14 15 Nmm minimum
Tear Resistance ASTM D624 5,5 kN/m minimum
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 25 kV/mm minimum
a. The total tape thickness of both inner and outer tape wrap must be ≥ 1,25 mm
b. In areas where blasting is required, a flexible padding cover of polyethylene

0,3 mm thick shall be laid over piping before backfill or shall be integral to the
outer wrap. The padding shall have the following properties:
i. Impact resistance according to ASTM G14 of 32,50 Nm
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ii. Be perforated to allow maximum transmission of the cathodic protection

current to the surface of the coating. CORE
5.2 IRREGULAR SURFACE MASTIC COATING SYSTEM
5.2.1 This system is used on non-wrap-able surfaces such as valves, insulating joints,
branch connections, etc. and excludes welds. CORE
5.2.2 The irregular surface mastic coating system shall be composed of plastic butyl rubber
coating applied by brush and mastic profile covered by hand wrapping. Objects with
coated surfaces should be hand tool cleaned to remove dirt else the unprotected
surfaces are to be prepared in accordance with Section 4, before applying the plastic
butyl rubber. CORE
5.2.3 The mastic shall be covered with cling wrap to keep the mastic structurally stable.
CORE
5.2.4 The system shall demonstrate the following physical properties:
PROPERTY VALUE
Minimum application as per manufacturer datasheet,

Coverage
normally in kilograms per typical item.
Chemical composition Plastic butyl rubber
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5.3 SHOP FITTING AND JOINT WRAP SYSTEM
The fitting and joint wrap system shall be composed of a double wrap of highly
conformable polyethylene tape with adhesive. The system shall demonstrate the
same physical properties as inner tape wrap. The tape width shall be restricted to 50
mm in width. CORE
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5.4 SHOP APPLIED TAPE WRAP SYSTEM
The steps in this paragraph outline shop applied coating and wrapping of underground
steel pipe for NPS 2 and larger. Methods for the repair of tape wrap coatings are
described in Section 11 of this specification.
5.4.1 Primer for tape wrap
The primer shall be applied in a uniformly thin film, free of runs and sags, covering
the entire surface of the pipe. The flow of primer shall be regulated to properly set
and dry as per manufacturer’s recommendations. Pipe which has been primed shall
be tape wrapped within 3 hours. CORE
5.4.2 Application of tape wrap
a. Pipe and circumferential weld joints shall be spirally wrapped with inner tape
wrap followed by an outer tape wrap. The tape shall be staggered so that the
overlap of the inner tape wrap is beneath the centreline of the outer tape wrap.
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b. The tape shall be kept under constant tension during application to assure a
uniform, tightly adhering coating, free of wrinkles, puckers, voids and bubbles.
Under tension, the tape shall be at least 3 mm narrower than the width of the
roll.
c. The first lap of each new roll shall overlap the end of the preceding roll. The
first lap shall be hand applied without tension and its spiral angle shall be parallel
to the previously applied spiral without twists or distortion. The tape wrapping
application shall be held or cut back 150 mm from each end of the pipe when
shop applied, to allow welding of the joints during erection. All pipe wrapping
shall be done using tape wrapping machines. CORE
5.5 FIELD APPLIED TAPE AND WRAP SYSTEM
The metal temperature shall be checked before applying the field coating, and shall
be as per supplier recommendation. CORE
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5.5.1 Circumferential welds
Circumferential field welds shall be cleaned to St 3 and wrapped with tape wrap. The
method of tape wrapping is to apply inner wrap spirally and overlap 55% of its width,
resulting in double wrap coverage. Tape shall be pulled tight enough so that it
conforms well to all surfaces of the weld. The tape shall also extend a minimum of
75 mm over the pipe wrap. CORE
5.5.2 Hand wrapping
Production wrapping shall not be carried out by hand wrapping. Hand wrapping shall
be held to a minimum and limited to repairs, trenches, weld seams and complicated
shapes and shall be done with tape not exceeding 50 mm in width. Wider tape could
be used, provided the Supplier approves and guarantees the applicator and
procedure. CORE
5.5.3 Fittings and bends
Fittings and bends shall be shop cleaned to Sa 2½, and wire brushed to St 3 just
before the coating is field applied. If coated and tape wrapped, the method of tape
wrapping is to apply inner wrap spirally and overlap 55% of its width, resulting in
double wrap coverage. Tape shall be pulled tight enough so that it conforms well to
all surfaces of the fitting. The tape shall also extend a minimum of 75 mm over the
pipe wrap. CORE
5.6 MASTIC BLANKET
a. Sasol Satellite Operations requires mastic blanket consisting of petrolatum

impregnated fabric blanket to coat big diameter valves and fittings.
Petrolatum impregnated fabric tape is required for smaller valves and fittings.
It must also be cling wrapped after applying the mastic, so the tape stays
moist.
b. The tape and blanket must display the following properties:
Thickness: 1,1 to 1,3 mm
Application Temperature must be within: -5°C to 70°C
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Maximum Operating temperature is: 40°Cc

SITE SPECIFIC (SASOL SATELLITE OPERATIONS)
6 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER
The applicator shall have a Sasol approved application procedure. This procedure
shall cover preparation of the pipe and coating, abrasives, inspection and testing and
repairs. This procedure shall be prepared to cover the requirements per purchase
order. CORE
The physical properties of the coating shall display the following values:
PROPERTY TEST METHOD MINIMUM VALUE

Barcol hardness ASTM D2583 Min. 30 (Max. 40)
Direct tension adhesion ASTM D4541 171 kg/cm2
Salt spray test ASTM B117 20 000 Hours No Effect
Cathodic disbondment ASTM G8 Group A
Dielectric strength ASTM D149 25 kV/mm
Arc resistance ASTM D495 45 sec rough surface
60 sec smooth surface
Volume solids ASTM D2697 98%-99%
Dry film thickness ASTM D7091 800 µm
Dry film thickness repair / ASTM D7091 1200 µm
weld areas
Holiday Test ASTM D5162 4 kV
6.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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6.1.1 All materials in a coating system shall be purchased from one Supplier. The
contractor shall supply the coat manufacturer with a copy of the relevant sections of
the specification. The coating manufacturer shall certify that the materials comply
with the relevant specifications and are suitable for the intended purpose. CORE
6.1.2 The contractor shall submit, with his tender, details of the coating he intends using
and shall only proceed with the purchase upon receipt of written approval from the
EC and Sasol. CORE
6.1.3 No variation in brand or material quoted in the tender document shall be permitted
without the approval of the EC or Sasol. CORE
6.1.4 All coating materials shall be delivered in the manufacturer’s originally selected
containers clearly marked with the following:
a. Manufacturer’s name.
b. Product brand and reference number.
c. Batch number which shall incorporate date of manufacture and expiry date.
d. Date of manufacture unless already incorporated in batch number.
e. Abbreviated instructions for storage and use of the material, which shall include
mixing ratios of components of multi-component materials, minimum
temperature of application, method of application and minimum and maximum
over coating times where applicable. CORE
6.1.5 Batch release certificates for each product shall be provided before delivery of the
products to the place of work. CORE
6.1.6 Recommendations supplied by the manufacturer in the form of the latest edition of
the product data sheets, or given in writing on the manufacturer’s letterhead, shall
form part of this Specification and shall be strictly adhered to. Any conflict between
the manufacturer’s data sheet and specification shall be brought to the attention of
Sasol for adjudication and resolution. Verbal information by the manufacturer’s
representative will not be accepted unless confirmed in writing by the company, on
their printed letterhead, and signed by an authorised officer of the company. CORE
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6.1.7 Should the applicator or manufacturer wish to propose alternative products or

coatings they shall submit a detailed motivation to the EC for approval by Sasol. The
motivation shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Benefit to the client
b. Product licensor and technical back-up available
c. Location, experience and ISO quality rating of the production facility
d. Detailed case histories
e. Performance guarantee offered
f. Manufacturer’s data sheets for each product.
CORE
6.2 COATING APPLICATION
6.2.1 Coating shall not be applied on any surface containing grease, oil, loose rust, mill
scale, corrosion products or any other deleterious material. CORE
6.2.2 No coating shall be applied to dew, wet, moist, or sweating surfaces, or uncleaned
paint, previously applied. CORE
6.2.3 Provided that the relative humidity is below 85%, coatings shall be applied within 6
hours of surface preparation or as per data sheet, whichever is the least. CORE
6.2.4 The required environmental conditions in respect of substrate temperature, ambient

temperature and ambient relative humidity as specified in the manufacturer’s product
data sheet for each coating product shall be strictly adhered to. Under no
circumstances shall coating application work be carried out when the relative humidity
is above 85% or when the substrate temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point
nor shall the substrate be allowed to drop below 10°C during curing. CORE
6.2.5 The over-coating times and curing times as recommended in the manufacturer’s
product data sheets shall be strictly adhered to with due cognisance being given to
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the environmental conditions of temperature and relative humidity during these

periods. CORE
6.2.6 Where possible, coating should be applied by airless spray. It should be noted that
certain high build and high volume solids coatings can only achieve recommended
film builds per coat when spray applied. Brush and roller application which may result
in lower film builds per coat, require the application of additional coats. CORE
6.2.7 Thinners and solvents used shall be those as specified by the coating manufacturer.
Where the specified “thinner” solvent and “clean-up” solvent are different, care must
be taken to ensure that only the “thinning” solvent is added to the coating during
application. CORE
6.2.8 After coating application, the surface shall be protected from dew, rain, dust or other
unfavourable conditions until the coating has fully cured. The EC will review damage
caused by any of the above conditions. Corrective actions shall be carried out at the
contractor’s cost. CORE
6.2.9 All containers shall remain closed until required for use. Mixing of pigments shall be
done by means of a mechanical mixer. Coating product shall be agitated during
application to keep pigments in suspension. CORE
6.2.10 Dry film thickness range shall be as per specification SP-80-02. The maximum
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sheet for that product. Any reading outside this range is cause for rejection and may
require the removal of the entire coating and re-application. Coating dry film thickness
shall be tested in accordance SP-80-02. CORE
6.2.11 No individual thickness shall be less than 90% of the specified minimum thickness
and not more than 10% of thickness measurements taken at random shall be less
than the specified minimum thickness. CORE
6.2.12 Where film thicknesses exceed the maximum specified thickness and can be
detrimental to the integrity of the coating system, the manufacturer’s recommended
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maximum thickness shall apply. These recommendations shall be submitted in

writing by the manufacturer for approval by Sasol. CORE
6.2.13 The frequency of dry film thickness readings shall be per SP-80-02. CORE
6.2.14 All coats shall be applied in such a manner so as to produce a film of uniform
thickness. Attention shall be paid to weld lines, to obtain the specified thickness.
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6.2.15 The contractor shall ensure that the colour section of the coat immediately prior to the
finishing coat shall be suitable to allow for complete obliteration by a single coat of the
specified finishing coat. If additional finishing coats are required to achieve a uniform
colour, these coats shall be applied at no cost to Sasol. CORE
7 FUSION BONDED EPOXY (FBE)
This shall not be applied over and or inside the pipeline trench.
7.1 MATERIALS - BATCH INFORMATION
7.1.1 Each container of powder coating materials used by the supplier or applicator shall
have the following information marked:
a. Manufacture’s name or logo
b. Product
c. Batch
d. Date of manufacture and shelf life or expiry date
e. MSDS
CORE
7.1.2 The applicator shall obtain the following information of each resin batch, and compare
it to the relevant standard for consistency:
a. Infrared scan of powder and typical powder scans for comparison
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b. Gel time at recommended temperature
c. Particle size distribution
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7.2 APPLICATION
The application shall be as per approved procedure:
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a. The pipe shall be heated to the required temperature, as per the coating
materials supplier recommendation. The method of heating and control of
the flame mixture shall not contaminate the base material or cause it to
oxidize, and avoid soot during heating.
b. The surface temperature shall be maintained such that the coating is

completely melted, flows out, wets the pipe surface and is completely fused,
but not higher than 260 ºC. The temperature shall not be too high to cause
premature gelation before completion of melting, flow-out and wetting. The
pipe temperature shall be monitored with a calibrated pyrometer or
temperature indicating crayons, as per AS 3862.
c. Coating shall be applied as per approved procedures. Care must be taken

to avoid contamination such as dirt, oil, metal particles, powder drips etc.
d. Post application curing time and temperature shall be adequate for full cure
of the applied coating.
e. The coating shall be cut back to 150 mm from the pipe ends. This
circumferential cut back shall be perpendicular to the pipe axis, and properly
cleaned from all coating material, including all bevels. CORE
7.3 PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION
In addition to the requirements of Section 15 of this Specification, the applicator shall

supply for each new type of the FBE application, that he intends to use, a qualification
test, conducted by an independent laboratory. CORE
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Acceptance criteria shall be as per this specification and referenced standards, and
includes:
PROPERTY TEST METHOD VALUE
Visual examination CSA Z245.20 No visible defects
Thickness CSA Z245.20 400 μm (average minimum)
Adhesion to pipe surface CSA Z245.20 Rating of 1 to 3
Impact resistance CSA Z245.20 No Holidays at 1.5 J
Thermal analysis CSA Z245.20 Meets Manufacture

specification
Porosity CSA Z245.20 Rating of 1 to 4
Cathodic disbondment CSA Z245.20 No Cracking

resistance test
Degree of cure CSA Z245.20 Meets Manufacture

specification
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8 TRILAMINATE COATING
This shall not be applied over and/or inside the pipeline trench.
8.1 GENERAL
8.1.1 All coating application work shall be carried out according to the qualified APS and
QCP, with reference to coating material manufacturer recommendations. Once these
documents have been qualified, any changes of materials, equipment and essential
process parameters (including change in line speed) shall be formally accepted by
Sasol through a request for concession. CORE
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8.1.2 If pre-heating is applied, temperature control shall ensure that no pipe is heated above
260°C (for line pipe with SMYS > 465 MPa a lower temperature may apply). CORE
8.1.3 Throughout coating application, essential process parameters affecting the quality of
the coating (e.g. application temperature of line pipe and coating materials, line
speed) shall be monitored continuously. The application temperature shall be
recorded in the Daily Log and included in the QCP. Equipment for monitoring shall be
calibrated at scheduled intervals as specified in the QCP. CORE
8.1.4 Any use of temporary coatings or tapes to mask coating application at pipe ends shall
be described in the APS (MDSs to be included). CORE
8.1.5 The coating process shall not induce any magnetism in the pipes. CORE
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8.2 COATING MATERIALS
8.2.1 Epoxy application
a. Powder application on line pipe shall be by automatic electrostatic spraying

with control of compressed air quality, i.e. air must be dry and oil free.
b. Recycling of waste FBE is not allowed.
c. The gel time of the FBE and the relative coating line speed range (maximum
and minimum) shall be clearly noted. CORE
d. Epoxy thickness shall be a minimum of 250 microns. NEGOTIABLE
8.2.2 Adhesive Application
a. Adhesive thickness shall be a minimum of 250 microns. NEGOTIABLE
b. Both spray-on or extruded adhesive application systems are acceptable, but the
exact method used shall be noted and should not be interchangeable. CORE
8.2.3 Polyethylene Thickness
A high density high molecular weight UV stabilised polyethylene shall be a minimum

of 450 microns. NEGOTIABLE
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8.3 APPLICATION
The FBE system shall be applied as per Section 7, including all requirements such as
batch information, application and qualification. The application of the adhesive and
HDPE shall be as per qualified procedures. CORE
9 HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVES
This coating is to be used for field out of trench applications for pipes and other tubular
elements such as bends and other special fittings, on the FBE and trilaminate
systems.
9.1 CHARACTERISTICS
9.1.1 The adhesive layer, when melted by heating, shall provide complete and adequate
wetting of the metal surface, leaving no un-bonded sections and no air bubbles in
accordance with the inspection part of this section. CORE
9.1.2 The adhesive melting temperature shall be sufficiently higher than the range of service
temperature for which the sleeves shall operate. CORE
9.1.3 Activation of the adhesive can take place by the effect of heat only, or by heating
associated to prior application of a liquid epoxy resin primer on the metal surface.
CORE
9.1.4 The shrinkable sleeves may be of the closed tubular type or open ones with closing
patch. The patch shall be supplied with adhesive and with a thermal paint exhibiting
colour change or surface profile exhibiting smoothness changes at the correct
temperature for sleeve and patch application. CORE
9.1.5 The three layer heat shrinkable sleeve shall be installed both on trilaminate and FBE
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9.2 SHRINKABLE SLEEVE PROPERTIES
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The minimum required property values of the shrinkable sleeve are reported in the
following table:
MINIMUM
TEST METHOD AND
PROPERTY REQUIRED UNIT
PRESCRIBED VALUE
VALUE
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Tensile strength 15 MPa ASTM D638
Elongation to break @ 400 % ASTM D638

23°C
Pipe design temperature 60 °C N/A
Shore hardness 50 Shore D ASTM D2240
Volume resistivity @ 23°C 1 1014  cm ASTM D257
Breakdown voltage 20 kV/mm ASTM D149
Softening point (Adhesive) 85 °C ASTM E28
Peel strength (PE/PE) @ 26 N/10 mm ASTM D1000

23°C
Peel strength (PE/steel) @ 26 N/10 mm ASTM D1000

23 °C
Backing thickness 0.9 mm

N/A
(installed)
Adhesive thickness 1 mm
N/A
(installed)
Circumferential Heat 30 % Free unrestricted

shrinking ratio conditions
Lateral Heat expansion 0 % Free unrestricted

ratio conditions
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9.3 DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS
The sleeve width, after shrinkage, shall be sufficient to cover the bare metal surface
with at least 50 mm minimum overlap on both sides of the already existing coating.
CORE
9.4 PACKAGING OF THE SLEEVES
9.4.1 The inside surface of the sleeve and of the closing patch that are lined with adhesive
shall be protected from dust with appropriate and easily removable covers. CORE
9.4.2 Epoxy primers for use with shrink sleeves shall be supplied in either one of the two
options:
a. Bulk quantities, for multiple field joints per container, or

b. Pre-packaged for individual joints (kits),
containing the two components of the epoxy and all the application tools required.
CORE
9.5 MARKING
The sleeve and closing patch containers shall be legibly marked with the supplier’s
name (or brand), type of product, and its identification code and the date of
manufacture. CORE
9.6 PRESERVATION AND HANDLING OF SLEEVES
9.6.1 Contractor shall preserve and handle the sleeves in full accordance to the supplier’s
instruction, in order to avoid alterations or damages to the product of any kind. If
necessary, the contractor shall provide a storage environment that meets with the
supplier’s directions. CORE
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9.7 SUBSTRATE PREPARATION
9.7.1 All foreign materials such as oil, grease, salt, mud, etc., shall be removed from the
metal surface. CORE
9.7.2 Cleaning with solvents shall be in accordance with the procedure of ISO 8501-1. If a
prior blast cleaning and application of a temporary phosphating protection was carried
out on the metal surface, this substrate shall be again cleaned and prepared for sleeve
application by either blast or mechanical cleaning. CORE
9.7.3 Blast cleaning shall be used for any heat shrinkable sleeve system that includes the
use of an epoxy primer onto the bare metal surface. For such applications, the
minimum surface preparation standard accepted shall be Sa 2 ½. Should mechanical
cleaning be used for an alternative, it shall be carried out to St 3 standards. CORE
9.7.4 The existing coating shall also be perfectly clean on the surface parts that are to be
covered by the sleeve. CORE
9.7.5 Cleaning and preheating shall be performed when the metal surface temperature is
at least 3°C above the dew point. CORE
9.7.6 Preheating shall be conducted using a system that leaves no residue on the pipe
surface. CORE
9.8 SLEEVES APPLICATION
9.8.1 Heat shrinkable sleeves shall be applied in accordance with the procedure prescribed
by the supplier. CORE
9.8.2 Preheating and sleeve installation shall be completed using either propane torch
burners or by an electrical induction method. A contact thermometer shall be used to
ensure that the correct minimum preheat temperature has been obtained. CORE
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9.8.3 In order to remove any entrapped air bubbles, appropriate sleeve rollers shall be used
on the sleeve surface during and after the installation is completed. CORE
9.8.4 Application and preheating shall always be completed with care to ensure that the
existing coating is not damaged. CORE
10 INSPECTION AND TESTING

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10.1 GENERAL
This section applies to all coating systems.
10.1.1 Traceability of base material shall be maintained as per specification SP-40-05A.

CORE
10.1.2 All base materials shall be inspected before application by the applicator’s QC
department for cleanliness and surface preparation. This shall be a hold point and
signed off on the QCP. CORE
10.1.3 Coated pipes and fittings shall be visually inspected for compliance with this
specification. The protective coating system shall be free of surface blisters, craters,
pinholes and other defects. Uniformity and homogeneity shall also be checked. CORE
10.1.4 The protective coating system shall be visually inspected after lowering into the pipe
trench but before backfilling the trench. CORE
10.1.5 For overland piping where inspection areas are not possible due to the trench size,
the inspection may occur on a rotating pipe outside of the trench. This is project
specific and subject to Sasol approval. CORE
10.1.6 In addition to visual inspection, all coated surfaces shall be 100% electric holiday
(wrapping integrity) tested using Sasol approved holiday detection equipment.
Testing shall be in accordance with NACE SP0490, NACE SP0188 or ASTM G62.
CORE
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Voltage settings shall be as per the following table:
COATING THICKNESS TEST VOLTAGE (kV) ROUNDED TO

(μm) THE NEAREST 50V
250 1,65
280 1,75
300 1,8
330 1,9
360 1,95
380 2,05
410 2,1
510 2,35
640 2,65
760 2,9
Up to 1000 3
1000 to 1400 4
1400 to 2000 6
2000 to 3200 10
3200 to 4700 15
* Not all thicknesses are allowed in this specification. CORE
10.1.7 In no instance shall the detector voltage exceed the minimum value which is
necessary to cause sparking to the pipe from the detector electrode to a calibration
section. This calibration section shall be artificially punctured for test purposes, which
are half-lapped, double coated and outer-wrapped. CORE
10.1.8 The travel rate of the holiday detector shall not exceed 300 mm/s, nor shall it be
allowed to remain stationary while the power is on. CORE
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10.1.9 All holidays thus found shall be marked for repair. Pipe joints with holiday repairs in
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integrity and may, at the option of Sasol, be rejected. CORE
10.1.10 Inspection shall verify specified dimensions for coating cut-backs and any
requirements for cleanliness of pipe ends (to be included in QCP), the procedure
being subject to acceptance by Sasol. CORE
10.2 HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVES
10.2.1 General
a. The sleeve type, as identified by the markings, shall correspond to the

purchase order requirements.
b. Prior to application, the sleeve shall be inspected to ensure it is free of cracks,

pinholes, bubbles, tears or any other defects.
c. After installation the sleeve shall:
i. Be free of the above mentioned defects and free of any burns, oxidation
spots (blue colour), bulging or breaks;
ii. Be smooth and show no sign of trapped foreign materials within the
adhesive layer beneath the sleeve;
iii. Have no outer edges that are poorly adhered to the existing pipe coating
on the entire circumference, with adhesive also oozed from the edge
along entire circumference on both sides;
iv. Not show over 10 mm slippage on any side of the sleeve overlap, if the
sleeve is of wraparound type;
v. Have a minimum overlap onto the existing coating as per section 9.3.
CORE
10.2.2 Removal test
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One removal test shall be performed on the sleeves applied during each work shift.
The test is performed by removing the backing from pipe and checking that:
a. Minimum 98% of the metal surface is covered by the adhesive and a

maximum of 2% voids are allowable down to the epoxy primer surface
underneath;
b. Cavities reaching the epoxy primer below do not exceed 8 mm in diameter;
c. Cavities or voids in the adhesive layer do not exceed 30 mm in diameter;
d. The adhesive layer is firmly bonded to both the epoxy primer and existing
coating;
e. The girth weld bead is completely covered by the adhesive.
CORE
10.2.3 Adhesion test
a. Adhesion tests are performed by opening windows at various locations on the

applied sleeve, including the overlap portion of the closure patch, the girth
weld seam and the sleeve body portion.
b. It shall be confirmed that the presence of bubbles and voids is in accordance

with Paragraph 10.2.1b, and that there are no unbonded areas.
c. Adhesion tests shall be conducted to confirm acceptable results in

accordance with the requirements of this Specification.
d. If such problems are found, the extent of the problem must be determined by
removing the full backing layer of the sleeve.
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e. The adhesion tests shall be conducted at a frequency of one sleeve per 50

sleeves applied.
f. The contractor shall apply a replacement sleeve for the sleeve destroyed as
part of this procedure at no extra cost.
CORE
10.2.4 Check of coating continuity
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a. All shrink sleeves shall be subjected to a test for continuity over their entire
surface area, i.e. testing for the absence of pinholes, porosity, cracks, cuts
and other defects.
b. The check is performed using holiday detection equipment that shall be able
to provide a no load output voltage from 0 V to 25 kV. This equipment shall
be able to provide pulsed output voltage, with a frequency of at least 20
pulse/sec; each pulse lasting not longer than 0,3 sec. The equipment shall
be provided with a battery charge meter. The probe used for the test shall be
built using flat metal brushes, spiral brushes or brushes that encompass the
entire pipe circumference or half the circumference. Electrically conductive
rubber disks shall also be used.
c. Prior to use, the equipment shall be calibrated as specified by the equipment

manufacturer.
d. Testing shall be performed keeping the probe pressed on the sleeve surface.
e. All points where a visible electrical discharge occurs between the probe and
the pipe metal surface are considered defects, and shall be adequately
identified by marking with indelible paint. After repair, all defect points of the
sleeves shall again be tested for continuity following these same procedures,
as used in the first test.
f. Personnel safety measures shall be fully observed during all the tests.
g. The minimum output testing voltage shall be at least 15 kV.
CORE
10.3 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER COATINGS
10.3.1 Coating thickness shall be measured and thicknesses shall be within the range
specified in Section 6. CORE
10.3.2 The degree of cure shall be measured with a Barber Colman Hardness impressor or
equivalent. The Barcol hardness shall be at least 30, before backfilling can take place.
CORE
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10.3.3 Coatings shall be inspected for consistency of finishes, lack of sags, runs or misses.
CORE
10.4 TRILAMINATE
10.4.1 Visual inspection of completed coating shall ensure that the entire pipe surface is
covered. Characterisation of damage (to be agreed in the APS) to the line pipe coating
shall distinguish between:
a. superficial defects that can be repaired by light surface dressing
b. defects with major reduction in coating thickness but without exposure of

bare metal (or no indication by holiday detector), and
c. damage that extends down to the pipe material or an inner coating layer (or
indication by holiday detector). (Acceptance criteria for visual coating
defects should be quantitative as far as practical)
CORE
10.4.2 All results from inspection and testing during qualification and production shall be
documented and be traceable to a unique pipe number and individual coating material
batches / lots. Recordings of essential process parameters and inspection of repairs
(other than surface dressing) shall be included. CORE
10.4.3 For Cathodic Disbondment testing, all three tests as described in Annex H of ISO
21809-1 (i.e. -1.5V, 20°C, 28 days; -3.5V, 65°C, 24 h; -1.5V, design temperature, 28
days) shall be carried out as part of the PQT. Failure of any of the tests results in a
failure of the PQT. Three (3) samples shall be tested per test type for the PQT (i.e. 9
samples). Sample cut out location for cathodic disbondment testing for both PQT and
production shall be randomly selected by the appointed TPI. CORE
10.4.4 Coated pipes shall be tested for magnetism at the ends. Residual magnetism of
coated pipes ex-works shall not exceed 10 Gauss, 15 gauss max for single reading.
The frequency and method shall be agreed and written into the APS and QCP. CORE
11 REPAIRS
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11.1 GENERAL
11.1.1 All holidays and damaged or defective coatings, as detected by inspection and testing,
shall be repaired. CORE
11.1.2 All repairs shall be made with materials compatible with the original coating, and shall
be suitable for repairs. CORE
11.1.3 All repairs shall be as per qualified repair procedures. For repairs of defects exposing
pipe metal, the metal shall be power tool cleaned to St 3. CORE
11.1.4 Repairs that exceed 5% of the original coating shall be repaired with the approval of
Sasol. Prior to any production repair, the applicator shall qualify and submit a repair
system and procedure to cover the range of damaged coating, for approval by Sasol,
or Sasol’s representative. CORE
11.1.5 Repaired coatings shall be tested after repair as per the requirements of the specific
repair coating system. (e.g. trilaminate original coating repaired with adhesive heat
shrinkable sleeves shall be tested per the heat shrinkable sleeve requirements
stipulated in this specification). CORE
11.2 WRAPPED PIPE
11.2.1 Pinholes, stone bruises or other superficial damage of approximately 10 mm across

affecting only the outer tape wrap need not be repaired if the affected area passes a
holiday test. CORE
11.2.2 Minor damage to straight runs of tape wrapped piping from 10 mm to 75 mm across,
or when it fails a holiday test, shall be repaired as follows:
a. Remove the outer tape wrap to form a square opening of 450 mm to 500 mm
across. Care shall be taken to prevent damage to the inner tape wrap.
b. Remove the damaged inner tape wrap so that an opening of 100 mm by

100 mm square is centred in the outer tape wrap opening.
c. The exposed pipe shall be power tool cleaned to St 3.
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d. A 250 mm square patch of inner tape wrap shall be applied over the 100 mm
square opening so that the patch overlaps the existing inner wrap in all
directions. Where strips of tape are used to make the 250 mm patch, the
strips shall overlap by a minimum of 20 mm.
e. A holiday test shall be performed on the newly applied inner tape wrap patch.
f. Remove dirt and grime from the outer tape wrap for at least 75 mm outwards
from the edges of the cut outer-wrap opening.
g. Spirally wrap the pipe with outer tape wrap so that there is a 75 mm overlap
at each end of the existing outer-wrap opening. The spiral wrap shall overlap
itself by at least 20 mm.
CORE
11.2.3 Damage greater than 75 mm across in tape wrapped pipe shall be repaired as follows:
a. Remove all damaged wrapping around the full circumference of the pipe.
Remove an additional 100 mm to 125 mm of outer-wrap, taking care not to
damage the inner tape wrap.
b. The exposed pipe shall be power tool cleaned to St 3.
c. Spirally wrap the pipe with inner tape wrap so that both ends of existing inner
tape wrap are overlapped by 75 mm. The wrap shall overlap itself by at least
20 mm.
d. A holiday test shall be performed on the new area of inner tape wrap.
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e. Remove dirt and grime at least 75 mm back from the ends of the existing
outer-wrap.
f. Spirally wrap the pipe with outer tape wrap so that there is a 75 mm overlap
at each end of the existing outer-wrap. The wrap shall overlap itself by at
least 20 mm.
CORE
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11.2.4 When the damage on weld joints, fittings, bends, etc., is greater than a pinhole or
minor damage as per Paragraph 11.2.2, the original wrapping shall be removed and
the piping rewrapped. CORE
11.2.5 Exposed parts shall be hand or power tool cleaned to St 3. CORE
11.2.6 Dirt and grime shall be removed at least 75 mm back from the ends of the existing
outer-wrap. CORE
11.3 TRILAMINATE
This shall not be applied over or inside the pipeline trench.
11.3.1 The repair procedure shall cover bare pipe and trilaminate coating. Adhesion shall
meet, as minimum, the manufacturer’s requirements. CORE
11.3.2 Inspection of repairs shall as a minimum include visual examination, checking of

thickness and holiday detection. CORE
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11.3.3 All major repairs (e.g. coating damage down to pipe surface) shall be noted in the
Daily Log and shall be traceable to individual batches of coating repair materials.
CORE
11.3.4 Temperature control shall ensure that no pipe is heated above 260°C. Multiple
stripping of coating (i.e. for the same pipe) shall be subject to a request for
concession. CORE
11.4 FUSION BONDED EPOXY
This system shall not be used in a trench.
Areas of damaged coating shall be cleaned and shall be repaired with a 100% solids
liquid epoxy compound or two part epoxy resin. A 100 mm overlap shall be maintained
around the defects. CORE
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11.5 GLASS FLAKE REINFORCED POLYESTER
Areas of damaged coating shall be cleaned and shall be repaired to the requirements
of a weld area coating. CORE
11.6 RETESTING
11.6.1 Failures during testing which are obviously due to defective sampling or operational
errors of testing equipment may be disregarded and testing repeated on the same
pipe. In the case of repeated failures to meet specified acceptance criteria, Sasol shall
have the right to require the testing frequency to be increased. Similarly, subject to
acceptance by Sasol, testing frequency may be reduced as a result of repeated
successful testing. CORE
11.6.2 In case of repeated failures to meet specified requirements, production shall be

discontinued and Sasol promptly informed. Applicator shall then carry out an
investigation and review of the cause(s) of the failures and issue a “non-conformance
report”. Non-conforming pipes (individual or lots) shall be marked and quarantined.
CORE
12 STORAGE, HANDLING AND SHIPPING
12.1 All shop coated and wrapped pipe shall be handled and stored in a manner to prevent
damage to pipe walls, bevelled ends and coatings. Coatings damaged in handling or
other operations shall be repaired in accordance with this specification. CORE
12.2 When the coated pipe is to be stored at the contractor’s plant, or in the field, it shall
be protected in such a manner as to avoid damage to the coating or the pipe. Facilities
and methods of yard storage shall be subject to approval by Sasol. The procedure
shall include (e.g. by calculations) the specified maximum stack height that cannot
cause any permanent damage. Coated pipe shall not be stored exposed to direct
sunlight for more than the lesser of 6 months or the period noted per manufacturer
datasheet. CORE
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12.3 All coated pipe shall be handled with wide non-abrasive woven web slings, internal
hooks fitting the curvature of the pipe or similar equipment and facilities, e.g. vacuum
lifting, approved by Sasol. CORE
Pipes shall be placed on padded cradles, saw dust bags, earth mounds, or other
protective means approved by Sasol, when transported. CORE
12.4 All pipes shipped from the fabrication shop shall be protected by padding, separators
and dividers and shall be protected in such a manner as to prevent damage to the
coating resulting from movement during transport and storage. Transport facilities
and methods for protection of pipes during transportation shall be subject to approval
by Sasol. CORE
12.5 All piping runs that are coated in the shop or at the supplier shall be fully cured before
they can be shipped. CORE
13 BACKFILL
13.1 Backfill materials particles directly in contact with the buried pipe shall not have sharp
edges. CORE
13.2 Backfill shall consist of materials that promote aeration. Sandy soil or sifted river sand
with a resistance of 500 Ωm or more must be used. Plaster sand shall not be used.
CORE
13.3 Backfill shall be installed in trenches in accordance with the requirements of

Specification SP-20-06 and to standard drawing STDD-5056. CORE
14 DOCUMENTATION
14.1 The applicator shall provide the following documentation:
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a. All material certificates, when base material is supplied by the applicator, as

detailed in SP-50-11, SP-50-12 and SP-50-13 as applicable.
b. The type and characteristics of coating proposed for use, with certificates of
tests performed and relevant results;
c. The Standards, codes and methods used in product type testing;
d. Detailed instruction for coating application or installation (e.g. Approved APS).
e. QCP with sign off on each activity, as applicable
f. PQT report
g. Confirmation by applicator of verification of coating material properties
h. Details/reports of weld dressing and repairs
i. Certificate of compliance or declaration of conformity (ISO 17050 Part 1 and

2)
j. MSDS, material datasheets and manufacturing batch reports for all coating
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and repair materials used CORE
k. Daily log sheets (to be agreed) NEGOTIABLE
14.2 The contractor shall report in the above documentation the values of the following
properties, measured at room temperature and at the maximum service temperature
allowable for the specific type of coating, as applicable:
a. Melting temperature of the adhesive (°C)
b. Adhesion
c. Elongation breaking strength
d. Impact strength
e. Resistance to cathodic disbondment
f. Shear strength
g. Environmental stress corrosion cracking resistance
h. Resistance to heat
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i. High temperature ageing resistance.
j. Shelf life
CORE
14.3 DAILY LOG
14.3.1 All data from inspection and testing of coated pipes, essential operating parameters
(e.g. pipe number, application temperature, line speed, etc.) and calibration of testing
and monitoring equipment, shall be noted in a ‘Daily Log’ (also referred to as e.g.
‘Daily Report’). Repairs and rejections of applied coating shall further be noted. CORE
14.3.2 For pipe specific inspection and testing data, reference shall be made to the unique
pipe number. The Daily Log shall further ensure traceability of coated pipes (including
repairs) to individual coating material batches/lots. CORE
14.3.3 The Daily Log shall contain the actual physical/mechanical parameters being
recorded (not to be replaced by e.g. “passed” only). It shall be updated on a daily
basis and shall be available for Sasol’s review at any time during coating application.
CORE
14.3.4 A Daily Log format shall be accepted by Sasol prior to start of production and a draft
format shall be submitted prior to the PQT. Unless waived by Sasol, Daily Logs
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covering all coated pipes shall be included in the final documentation. CORE
15 GENERAL PROCEDURE QUALIFICATION
15.1 Full details of each proposed coating system (i.e. an application procedure
specification) shall be submitted for Approval and shall provide evidence that the
proposed coatings are, in principle, acceptable for the service temperatures and meet
the requirements of this specification. CORE
15.2 A detailed programme shall be established to demonstrate that each coating system
will be applied correctly in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and
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this Specification by means of procedure qualification trials (PQT). These PQTs shall
cover the initial application of coatings to all components (pipes, fittings, bends etc.)
and girth weld margins, and subsequent repair to all coatings. The APS shall clearly
distinguish between testing requirements for the PQT and for production. CORE
15.3 The PQTs shall be witnessed by contractor and Sasol representatives (or EC) and
shall be completed and approved by contractor and Sasol at least 30 days prior to
commencement of coating activities. CORE
15.4 The PQTs shall be performed on components of the same material, diameter and wall
thickness as the actual installed components. For girth weld margins, the same
welding process as proposed for the production welds shall be used to simulate the
weld bead. CORE
15.5 To qualify repair procedures, a simulated holiday shall be made in the coating and
this holiday repaired in accordance with Section 11. CORE
15.6 The prepared surfaces and applied coatings shall be inspected in accordance with
the requirements of Section 10. CORE
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15.7 All stipulated testing equipment shall be pre-calibrated and approved by Sasol prior
to use. CORE
16 GUARANTEES
Sasol requires a 10 year guarantee for the applied coating system. Such a guarantee
shall be offered jointly by the coating manufacturer and applicator. The intent of this
joint guarantee system is to ensure that the manufacture and applicator retain joint
responsibility for the performance of the applied coating system such that in the event
of a coating failure, the onus is not on SASOL to identify the cause of the failure, i.e.
product or application fault and that the necessary repairs will be carried out by the
manufacturer/applicator. CORE
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17 QUALITY ASSURANCE
17.1 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION
17.1.1 Sasol may, at its discretion, require a quality audit of the application contractor. This
is to ensure that he has the management, facilities, skilled staff and quality control
systems and staff to carry out quality control during application of coatings to ensure
compliance with specifications. CORE
17.1.2 The contractor shall accept full responsibility for the quality of his work and of
materials used, irrespective of any quality surveillance that may be carried out by
Sasol or the EC. CORE
17.1.3 The contractor shall obtain confirmation from the material supplier, in writing, that the
materials used comply with the specification and are suitable for the intended use.
CORE
17.2 QUALITY CONTROL
17.2.1 The contractor shall have the necessary equipment and staff knowledgeable in test
procedures to carry out the quality control required to ensure compliance with the
specification. CORE
17.2.2 The contractor shall keep at least the following records (see Appendix A):
a. Material batch records which include shelf life dates
b. Ambient conditions
c. Records of surface preparation
d. Dry film thickness measurements per coat
e. Records of specific tests as required by Sasol
CORE
17.2.3 These records shall be kept in a format similar to that given in Schedule QC1 to QC5.
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shall be provided for each area of the plant or specific coating activity carried out.
CORE
17.2.4 The contractor may use his own system provided that it covers the minimum
requirements as detailed in QC1 to QC5 of this specification. CORE
17.2.5 The cost of quality control shall be inclusive in the contractor’s tender price. CORE
17.2.6 Before the commencement of the contract, the contractor shall prepare a Quality
Control Plan (QCP) detailing each activity to be carried out during the execution of
the works. Each activity shall be supported by a detailed procedure for that activity.
The QCP will also detail the inspection requirements for each specific activity, listing
whether it is a witness or hold point, and defining the responsibilities of the various
parties at these stages of the works. CORE
17.2.7 The contractor shall provide the necessary documentation to be used during
inspections. Such documentation shall be reviewed and accepted by the EC and
SASOL beforehand. CORE
17.2.8 The QCP shall list all activities with any relevance to quality control, including receipt
of coating materials, inspection and marking of pipe, surface preparation, coating
application (including monitoring of essential process parameters), inspection/testing,
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repairs and marking of the applied coating. Each activity shall be assigned a unique
number and shall be listed in consecutive order. For each activity the following shall
be specified:
a. Reference to the applicable clause/paragraph of the purchase specification
b. Reference to the applicable standard, procedure or equipment to be used

(e.g. contact thermometer) if a procedure/standard is not required
c. Frequency/extent of testing, inspection and recording of essential process

parameters
d. Acceptance criterion/criteria and any special conditions for testing (e.g.

temperature, testing environment, duration)
e. Reporting document
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f. Inspection code (e.g. inspection, witnessing and hold points) for the individual
parties to be involved.
CORE
17.3 QUALITY SURVEILLANCE
17.3.1 Sasol may employ an independent, technically qualified organisation to carry out
quality surveillance of the work on its behalf. In the event of a dispute, Sasol’s
decision shall be final. CORE
17.3.2 The inspector shall have access to any part of the contractor’s premises that are
concerned with the supply and storage of materials, and preparation and application
of coatings. CORE
17.3.3 The contractor shall provide, at his own cost, any equipment or labour necessary to
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gain access to surfaces which are coated, to be coated or are in the process of being
coated with the exemption of scaffolds that is not tendered for by the requester. CORE
17.3.4 The inspector may remove or take samples of materials to be used in the coating
application. Rejection of the sample will place a hold on the use of material of the
same batch number and may lead to rejection of all of that batch of material and the
reworking of any components that have already been coated with rejected material.
CORE
17.3.5 The inspector may carry out destructive tests to ascertain compliance with the
specification. Areas thus damaged shall be repaired by the contractor to the
satisfaction of Sasol at no additional cost. CORE
17.3.6 The costs of quality surveillance by the inspector where surveillance results in
rejection of the work or when notice by the contractor results in a fruitless trip, shall
be borne by the contractor. CORE
17.3.7 A report shall be completed by the inspector at each visit. A copy of the report will be
given to the contractor on completion of each surveillance visit. CORE
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APPENDIX A
APPENDIX A SAMPLE QUALITY CONTROL DOCUMENTATION
QC1
MATERIAL BATCH NO. RECORDS AND EXPIRY DATES
Area / Item 1st Coat 2nd Coat 3rd Coat

Number Base Catalyst Base Catalyst Base Catalyst
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QC2
RECORD OF AMBIENT CONDITIONS
Start of Shift Mid Shift End of Shift

DATE
Temp °C RH% Temp °C RH% Temp °C RH%
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APPENDIX A
QC3
RECORD OF SURFACE PREPARATION
Item No: Grade Specified:
Date of Blast Cleaning: Grade Achieved:
Profile Readings (Micron)
Remarks:
Average Profile: micron Accepted: Yes No
INSPECTOR:
NAME: DATE:
SIGNATURE:
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APPENDIX A
QC4
DRY FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENTS
Item No: First / Second / Third Coat*
Date Time of Specified Cumulative DFT: **
Application :
Time of Application :
Material Mixing Yes No

Supervised
DRY FILM READINGS
Remarks:
Average DFT Micron Accepted: Yes No
INSPECTOR:
NAME: DATE:
SIGNATURE:
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* Delete where not applicable

** 25/50/75 micron for example for 1st/2nd/3rd coats
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APPENDIX A
QC5
SUMMARY SHEET
Area / Item No: Specification No:
SURFACE PREPARATION
Grade of Cleanliness: Average Profile: micron
FIRST COAT
Time delay after cleaning: hrs Average DFT: micron
SECOND COAT
Time delay after 1st

hrs Average DFT this coat: micron
coat:
THIRD COAT
Time delay after 2nd

hrs Average DFT this coat: micron
coat:
TOTAL SYSTEM
Total Average DFT: micron Adhesion:
Holiday Tested: Appearance:
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TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF SPECIFICATION SP-50-06, Revision 3

NAME COMPANY AND DEPARTMENT

ASUMANI, O (Oscar) Sasol Group Technology Mechanical

GROENEWALD, D (Deon) Sasol Group Technology Civil

MOODLEY, M (Mandakini) Sasol Group Technology Mechanical

NANA, S (Shad) Sasol Group Technology Mechanical

SAMPSON, CH (Carlisle) Sasol Group Technology Electrical

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5.6 MASTIC BLANKET ...................................................................................18

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1.2 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

All engineering, design, equipment and installations in accordance with this

AIA Approved Inspection Authority as detailed in SP-40-05A

APS Application Procedure Specification

C&W Coated and Wrapped

DFT Dry Film Thickness

EC Engineering Contractor appointed by SASOL for the specific project

FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy

HDPE High Density Polyethylene

MDS Material Data Sheet

MSDS Material Safety Datasheet

NPS Nominal Pipe Size

PPT Pre-production Trial

PQT Production Qualification Trial

QCP Quality Control Plan

RFQ Request for Quotation

SMYS Specified Minimum Yield Strength

TPI Third Party Inspector

3LPE Three-layer Polyethylene Coating

Refer to SP-00-03 – Specification Definitions

1.4.1 Applicator or contractor

1.4.2 Approval, approved by Sasol or accepted by Sasol

1.4.8 Inspector (coating)

Where reference is made to a code, specification or standard, the reference shall be

2.1 SOUTH AFRICAN BUREAU OF STANDARDS (SABS) CODES OF PRACTICE

SANS 10064 The Preparation of Steel Surfaces for Coating