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Revision History

Revision A was completed on Aug 04th, 2016.

Revision B is updated based on PCH comments on Aug 15th, 2018:
Revision C is updated based on PCH comments on Dec 21th, 2018:
Revision D is updated based on PCH comments on Feb 02th, 2019.
The detail modification shall be as per revision marker in the documents. Major changes
as followings:

Chapter Revised to
Coating product compatibility depending on the actual exposure of the
4.3 coating system, various primers and topcoats can be used in combination
with the paint product. Same Manufacturer product shall be used
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CONTENT
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK .................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Scope ....................................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Abbreviation............................................................................................................. 5

1.3 Natural Conditions................................................................................................... 5

2.0 CODE, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS............................................................. 6

2.1 International Codes and Standards ........................................................................ 6

2.2 Order of Precedence ............................................................................................... 8

2.3 Specification Deviation / Technical Request ......................................................... 8

2.4 Language and Units of Measurements .................................................................. 9

3.0 EXECUTION ............................................................................................................. 9

4.0 MATERIALS ........................................................................................................... 10

4.1 Coating Materials ................................................................................................... 10

4.2 Coating Performance ............................................................................................ 13

4.3 Coating product compatibility .............................................................................. 15

5.0 SURFACE PREPARATION .................................................................................... 15

5.1 General ................................................................................................................... 15

5.2 Application ............................................................................................................. 15

5.3 Safety Requirements ............................................................................................. 17

5.4 Pre-blast Cleaning ................................................................................................. 17

5.5 Cleaning of Carbon Steel Surfaces ...................................................................... 17

5.6 Grades of Surface Finish ...................................................................................... 18

6.0 COATING APPLICATION ....................................................................................... 18

6.1 General ................................................................................................................... 18

6.2 Coating Application Requirements ...................................................................... 19

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6.3 Spray Application .................................................................................................. 20

6.4 Brush Application .................................................................................................. 20

6.5 Roller Application .................................................................................................. 21

6.6 Coating Systems ................................................................................................... 21

6.7 Liquid Coating Construction Requirements ........................................................ 21

7.0 REPAIR OF COATING SYSTEMS .......................................................................... 22

7.1 General Requirements .......................................................................................... 22

7.2 Damage Not Exposing Substrate Surface ........................................................... 23

7.3 Coating Damage Exposing Substrate Surface .................................................... 23

7.4 Repair of Fully Cured Epoxy Coating ................................................................... 23

8.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING .................................................................................. 23

8.1 General ................................................................................................................... 23

8.2 Inspection Instruments ......................................................................................... 24

8.3 Test Panels ............................................................................................................ 24

8.4 Before Surface Preparation .................................................................................. 26

8.5 Before and During Coating Application ............................................................... 27

8.6 After Coating .......................................................................................................... 27

8.7 Coating System Performance Test ....................................................................... 28

8.8 Inspection Records and Reports .......................................................................... 29

9.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY .......................................................................................... 30

10.0 STORAGE ............................................................................................................... 30

11.0 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING COATING ......................................................... 30

12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL .................................................... 31

13.0 HANDLING OF COATED ITEMS ............................................................................ 31

14.0 DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................. 32

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1.0 SCOPE OF WORK

1.1 Scope

This document covers the requirements for Coating, recommendations for the
preparation for the surfaces of vessel and storage tanks made of carbon steels.
The coating works to be performed shall include all necessary steps like surface
preparation, protection of the other works, application of first coat, and top (finish) coats,
cleaning of the working area as well as intermediate and final inspection.

1.2 Abbreviation

ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials

ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers

QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control

DFT : Dry Film Thickness

WFT : Wet Film Thickness

1.3 Natural Conditions

HALFAYA Oilfield located nearby the NAHA AL KAHLA River. It was covered by
irrigated farmland, meadow, pasture and marsh, there are some small communities
located inside the contract area.
The environmental data is given in table 1.3-1.
Table 1.3-1 Environmental Data
Altitude M ASL 4~10
Atmospheric Pressure K Pa 102
Max. Temp. ℃ 55
Dry Bulb Temp. ℃ 42.2 (GPSA 11-3b)
Max. Metal temp. by sun shine ℃ 80
Min. Temp. ℃ -2
Max. Speed Wind m/s 40
Prevailing Direction Wind (winter) NW-SE
Prevailing Direction Wind (summer) NW-SE
Max. Relative Humidity 80%
Min. Relative Humidity 25%
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Rainfall mm/a 177.4

15 in winter
Temp. @ Depth 1.2-1.6 m ℃
33.6 in summer (1m)
Seismic Zone 2B
Evaporation Rate mm/a 3054.4

Notes:

The data above is from the Email- Confirmation for climate data on Mar. 10th, 2010, Email-
Confirmation for climate data on June 30th, 2010 and Internet. Dry Bulb Temp is referred to
GPSA 11-3b.

2.0 CODE, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS

2.1 International Codes and Standards

The coating and protective coating shall meet or exceed the requirements of the
following codes, regulations and standards (or equivalent standards), except as
superseded herein. In cases where more than one code, regulation or standard apply to
the same condition, the most stringent shall be followed. In the event of a conflict
between this specification and other specifications or correspondence, the OWNER shall
be consulted and a ruling, in writing, shall be obtained before any work is started.
The Steel Structures Coating Council Manual:

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

ASTM B117 Standard Practice for Salt Spray (Fog) Apparatus

Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Organic

ASTM D4060
Coatings by the Taber Abraser

Standard Test Method for Pull-off Strength of Coatings Using

ASTM D4541
Portable Adhesion Testers

Standard Practice for Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of

ASTM D5162
Nonconductive Protective Coating on Metallic Substrates

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 2808 Paints and Varnishes - Determination of film thickness

ISO 4624 Paints and Varnishes - Pull-off test for adhesion

ISO 4628-2 Paints and Varnishes-Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings

Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of
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defect. -Part 2: Designation of degree of blistering

ISO 4628-3 Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings

Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of
defect - Part 3: Designation of degree of rusting

ISO 4628-4 Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings

Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of
defect Part 4: Designation of degree of cracking

ISO 4628-5 Paints and Varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of paint coatings

Designation of intensity, quantity and size of common types of
defect - Part 5: Designation of degree of flaking

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 steel substrates after overall removal of previous
coatings

ISO 8502-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products – Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness
– Part1: Field test for soluble iron corrosion products

ISO 8502-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products - Tests for the assessment of surface Laboratory
determination of chloride on cleaned surface

ISO 8502-3 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness
- Part 3: Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for
painting (pressure-sensitive tape method)

ISO 8502-4 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness
- Part 4: Guidance on the estimation of the probability of
condensation prior to paint application

ISO 8503-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast
cleaned steel substrates - Part 2: Method for the grading of
surface profile of abrasive blast-cleaned steel -Comparator
procedure

ISO 8504-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products - Surface preparation methods - Part 2: Abrasive
blast-cleaning
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ISO 8504-3 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paint and

related products- surface preparation methods - Part 3: Hand and
power tool cleaning

Steel Structures Coating Council (SSPC)

SSPC SP- 1 Solvent Cleaning

SSPC PA-1 Shop, Field & Maintenance Coating

SSPC 5 /NACE
White Metal Blast Cleaning
No.1

SSPC 7 /NACE
Brush-Off Blast Cleaning
No.4

SSPC 9 Weathering Followed by Blast Cleaning

SSPC 10 /NACE
Near White Blast Cleaning
No.2

2.2 Order of Precedence

The order of precedence of the engineering document shall be as follows:

 Laws and regulations of Iraq;

 Data sheets;

 PROJECT Specification;

 International Codes & Standards.

In the event of any conflict of data or requirements in any of the above documents,
written clarifications shall be sought from COMPANY before proceeding. It is the EPC
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to resolve these conflicts before proceeding with design,
manufacture or purchase. In any case the most stringent requirement shall prevail.
However COMPANY interpretation shall be final.

2.3 Specification Deviation / Technical Request

Any technical deviation to this Specification shall be sought by the APPLICATOR only
through the TECHNICAL REQUEST format. TECHNICAL REQUESTS require the
COMPANY's review and approval, prior to the proposed technical changes being
implemented. Technical changes implemented prior to approval are subject to rejection.
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2.4 Language and Units of Measurements

The governing language of the contract shall be English Language. All notices,
correspondences, information, literature, data, manuals and other documents required
under this contract shall be in the English Language.
As a rule, the SI units will be used. However, for some main parameters such as
pressure, flow rate and temperature, both SI and Imperial units shall be adopted (the
second ones will be included in brackets). As an exception for the SI unit for pressure,
bar shall be used instead of kPa. MMSCFD will be used for hydrocarbon gas flow.
Furthermore, pipe sizes will be in inches, dynamic viscosity in centipoises and kinematic
viscosity in centistokes.

3.0 EXECUTION

The coating APPLICATOR shall be responsible for the;

 Supply and application of all coating materials, labor, supervision, coating

equipment, inspection tools and each and every item of expense necessary
for complete application of the coating system;

 Supply, erection and removal of scaffolding to perform the coating work;

 Removal of identification marks on bare or unfinished equipment and re-

application of the identification marks on the finished surfaces. The coating
APPLICATOR shall consult with the COMPANY on the size of the markings;

 Full protection from abrasives and coatings to items which shall not be
coated;

 Cleaning and application of coating systems on welded and damaged

surfaces;

 Collection and disposal of all toxic waste materials from the work site as
directed by the COMPANY;

 Appropriate arrangements for technical services of the MANUFACTURER

before and during planning and application of the coating systems. Coating
APPLICATOR’s purchase order for coating materials shall include a
provision stating that the MANUFACTURER's technical representative shall
directly report to the COMPANY regarding the acceptability and
workmanship of the coating application. A copy of purchase order for the
materials showing this provision shall be transmitted to the COMPANY;

 Preparation of appropriate work planning and taking all precautions to avoid

interference with the execution of work of other CONTRACTORS;

 Obtaining the COMPANY's releases that the equipment is certified safe and
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available and that all appropriate tests are completed before starting any
coating work;

 The earthing of abrasive blast cleaning and coating equipment and coating
containers;

 Obtaining latest APPLICATION DATA and maintaining the same for use by
all the parties;

 Application of the coating systems to the extent stated in the procurement

documents in accordance with this Specification and all other relevant
documents such as site regulations, safety rules, referenced standards and
codes, etc.

 Providing testing tools and qualified coating inspectors for carrying out
specified inspection and quality control measures;

 Maintenance of the coating work until completion of the contract. This shall
include the repair of any damage caused by third parties responsible to the
CONTRACTOR;

 En-forcing all Purchase Order and Specification requirements on his SUB-

APPLICATORS;

 Obtaining and transmitting all relevant SUB-APPLICATOR drawings and

engineering data to the COMPANY;

 Obtaining and transmitting all SUB-APPLICATOR warranties to the

COMPANY, in addition to the system warranty.

 Contractor must ensure that the deployed Coating / Painting Inspectors are
qualified with BGAS-Level-2 / NACE Level-2 certifications.

4.0 MATERIALS

Coating and furnishing products for all work shall be the best grade produced for each
particular kind of material.

Materials for primer and succeeding coats shall be the products of the same
manufacturer compatibility of primer and succeeding coats shall be checked before
execution of work.

4.1 Coating Materials

Coatings containing cadmium or lead or any toxic material to environment/ personnel

shall not be used.
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4.1.1 Internal Coating system

All coatings and related materials shall be as identified as follows.

Table 4.1-1 Coating Systems

SYSTEM SURFACE COATING SYSTEM
NUMBER PREPARATION
First coat Top coat Note
Epoxy resin
Epoxy resin
IN-1 Sa 2½ DFT 150 -
DFT 150 microns
microns
Novolac epoxy DFT Novolac epoxy
IN-2 Sa 2½ -
125 microns DFT 250 microns
Epoxy antistatic Epoxy antistatic
IN -3(a) Sa 2½
DFT 150 microns DFT 150 microns
Epoxy resin
Epoxy resin
IN -3(b) Sa 2½ DFT 150
DFT 150 microns
microns

Table 4.1-2 Coating System for Tank, Vessel, Column

OPERATING COATING
TEMPERATURE COATING
ITEM SUBSTRATE SYSTEM
AREA
（OPT） ℃ NUMBER
Top
Water tank, Carbon steel, low Internal shell
≤ 80 IN -1
vessel, column alloy steel surface
Bottom

Top
High
temperature Carbon steel, low Internal shell
80＜OPT＜100 IN -2
water tank, alloy steel surface
vessel, column
Bottom
Top IN -3(a)

Internal shell
surface: above
IN -3(a)
the oil-water
Carbon steel, low dividing line
Oil tank < 80
alloy steel Internal shell
surface: below
IN -3(b)
the oil-water
dividing line (2m)
Bottom IN -3(b)
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Other skid packaged equipment, if any internal coating needed, shall refer to
MANUFACTURER’s advice and identified in the submitted documents for COMPANY’s
approval.

For any equipment cladded with CRA in the internal surface, internal coating is not
required.

First coats, inter-coats, and finishes shall be factory tinted, sealed, and labeled. Thinners
and solvents shall be as identified in the coating MANUFACTURER'S data sheets.

All coating materials shall be used on a first-in, first-out basis.

4.1.2 External Painting system

Table 4.1-3 External Paint Systems

SYSTEM SURFACE PAINT SYSTEM
NUMBER PREPARATION
First coat Inter-coat Top coat
Ex-1 Sa 2½ Epoxy Zinc Rich Epoxy Micaceous Acrylic
Primer DFT 80 Iron DFT 100 polyurethane DFT
microns microns 80 microns

Ex-2 Sa 2½ Epoxy Zinc Rich Epoxy Micaceous

Primer DFT 80 Iron DFT 100 -
microns microns

Ex-3 Sa 2½ Heat-resistant Heat-resistant

aluminum DFT 50 - aluminum DFT 50
microns microns
Ex-4 Sa 2½ Inorganic zinc High build epoxy High build epoxy
silicone DFT 50 coal tar DFT 150 coal tar DFT 150
microns microns microns
Ex-5 Sa 2½ Solvent-less epoxy Solvent-less
coating DFT400 epoxy coating
microns DFT400 microns
Ex-6 Sa 2½ Epoxy novolac Epoxy novolac
coating DFT500 coating DFT500
microns microns
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Table 4.1-4 External Painting System for Vessels, Tank, Columns, Exchangers,
Reactors, Structural Steel and Fire-Fighting System

OPERATING
PAINT SYSTEM
ITEM TEMPERATURE SUBSTRATE
NUMBER
（OPT）°C

< 100 Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-1

Vessels, Columns,
Exchangers, Reactors,
Fire-Fighting System, Carbon steel, low alloy steel
< 100 Ex-2
tank external (above with insulation
ground)etc
100≤OPT＜400 Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-3

Tank external contact

< 100 Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-4
with foundation
Structural steel,
- Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-1
ladders, gratings, etc.

Fire fighting primer for

Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-2
steel structure

Buried vessel & drum < 100 Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-5

Buried vessel & drum 100≤OPT＜120 Carbon steel, low alloy steel Ex-6

4.2 Coating Performance

Table 4.2-1 Performance of Epoxy Resin Coating

Performance
Item Test Method
Primer Top coating

The mixture evenly without

Condition in container -
lumps
Viscosity（Coating-4）（after
≥60 ≥100 ISO2431
mixed） ,s
Fineness （μm） ≤80 ≤80 ASTM D1210
Solid content,%（%） ≥65 ≥70 ISO3251
Tack-free (h) ≤4 ≤4 ASTM5895
Drying time
Actual dry (h) ≤24 ≤24 ASTM5895
Adhesive force, grade 1 2 ISO 4624
Pliability (mm) 2 2 ASTM D552
Impact strength(cm) 50 50 ASTM D552
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Table 4.2-2 Performance of Epoxy Resin Coating System

Item Performance Test Method

Electric strength （MV/m） ≥25 IEC 60243
11
Volume resistivity （Ω·m） ≥1×10 IEC 60093
Water resistance（100℃,72h） Coat film has no change. ISO 2812
Wastewater resistance（100℃,72h） Coat film has no change. ISO 2812
Anti-gasoline property（80℃,30d） Coat film has no change. ISO 2812
Crude oil resistance （normal
Coat film has no change. ISO 2812
atmospheric, 30d）
10% H2SO4（72h）room
ASTM D 1308
temperature
Anti-
10%NaOH（72h）room
chemical Coat film has no change. ASTM D 1308
temperature
agent
10%NaCl（72h）room
ASTM D 1308
temperature

Table 4.2-3 Performance of Epoxy Antistatic for Oil Tank

Item Performance Test Method

Tack-free (h) ≤2 ASTM D5895
Actual dry (h) ≤24 ASTM D5895
Pliability (mm) 1 ASTM D552
Impact strength(cm) ≥50 ASTM D2794
Adhesive force(grade) 1 ISO 4624
Anti-gasoline Coat film has no change. ISO 2812
Anti-10%NaCl(72h) Coat film has no change. ASTM D 1308
Anti-5%NaOH(72h) Coat film has no change. ASTM D 1308
Anti-5%H2SO4（72h） Coat film has no change. ASTM D 1308
Thermostable, Grade 1 HG/T 3853
8
Volume resistivity（Ω·m） ≤10 IEC 60093
8 11
Surface resistivity（Ω） 10 ~10 IEC 60093
Neutral salt spray test（h） Grade 1,No change for 500h ASTM G85

Performance of epoxy novolac shall be refer to Table 4.2-1, but temperature shall be
suitable for 120℃.
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4.3 Coating product compatibility

Coating product compatibility depending on the actual exposure of the coating system,
D various primers and topcoats can be used in combination with the paint product. Same
Manufacturer product shall be used

5.0 SURFACE PREPARATION

5.1 General

Preliminary grease removal is necessary when the surface is covered with grease oil
and other anticorrosive material applied by the manufacturer to prevent corrosion. Mill
scale, rust scales, old coating marking slag and sediments, weld spatter and other
foreign material shall be thorough removed.

All surfaces shall be blast cleaned as per Table 4.1-1 and 4.1-3, to achieve roughness
profile of 60 to 90 microns. For detail requirement shall meet the paints manufacture
requirment.

Sand blasting shall be carried out during the day time so as to leave sufficient time for
cleaned surfaces to be primed before the end of the working day.

Dry blast cleaning operations shall not be conducted if the temperatures of the surface
are less than 3° above the dew point and on surfaces that are wet after blasting and
before priming. If relative humidity of air is greater than 80% the work shall be either
stopped or permission shall be obtained from Company's representative. Work will also
stop if atmosphere contaminated by dirt, dust, oily product or any other pollutant and
there is noticeable wind,

All bolts holes shall be drilled and smoothed before blast cleaning of tankage works.

All sand blasted surfaces shall be shifted to the allocated place where priming / coating
work is to be carried out.

Soft cloth shall be used on blasted surfaces for cleaning the sand dust which has been
accumulated due to blasting operation.

All blasted and cleaned surfaces shall be inspected and approved by EPC
CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER’s technical representative before seeking
COMPANY’s representative approval prior to priming/ coating work.

5.2 Application

Blast cleaned surfaces shall be coated with one complete application of first coat as
soon as practical but in no case later than the same day as sand blast.

In case blast cleaned surfaces are left without first coat overnight, it shall be re-cleaned
to the required standard. All re-cleaned surfaces shall be inspected and approved by
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EPC CONTRACTOR/MANUFACTURER’s technical representative before seeking

COMPANY’s representative approval prior ·to priming/ coating work.

Blast cleaned surfaces shall not be coated in rain, snow, high wind, fog, mist etc. When
the steel surface temperature is less than 3 ℃ above dew point, when the relative
humidity is greater than 80% or when the temperature is below 5℃. If steel surface
temperature is higher than 40 ℃ , VENDOR shall comply with MANUFACTURER’s
advice.

To the maximum extent possible, each coat of material shall be applied as a continuous
film of uniform thickness free of pores. Any thin spot or areas missed in the application
shall be recoated and permitted to dry before the next coat is applied.

Each coat shall be permitted to dry as per MANUFACTURER's recommendation before

the application of the succeeding coat.

For application of epoxy coating particular attention shall be paid to the following;

 Materials shall be used within the specified time mentioned by the

MANUFACTURER after the preparation of material for application;
 The second coat of epoxy coating shall be according to MANUFACTURE’s advice.

5.2.1 The method of surface cleaning and surface preparation shall be specified by the
CONTRACTOR as part of the coating procedure qualification and shall take into account
the requirements specified in section 5.0. In preparation for the application of the coating,
the surface preparation shall be performed in accordance with the requirements 5.2.7 to
5.2.7 below.

5.2.2 Where oil, grease or other contaminants are present they shall be removed,
without spreading them over the surface, with a suitable solvent. For pipes which have
been subjected to contamination, the contaminant shall be removed by washing either
with potable water or an approved chemical cleaner. If a chemical cleaner is used,
subsequent washing with potable water will be necessary. The surface shall be dried
before blast cleaning. All processes shall be in accordance with SSPC 5 standard.

5.2.3 Surface shall be blast cleaned to a minimum of Sa 2½ finish to ISO 8501 standard.
The surface roughness profile shall be as MANUFACTURER’s recommendation. unless
specified by individual coating system, measured by an agreed method.

5.2.4 The metal surface shall be inspected immediately after blast cleaning and all
slivers, scabs, etc., made visible by blast cleaning and detrimental to the coating process
shall be removed using a method approved by company. After the removal of defects,
the remaining wall thickness shall comply with the relevant specification. Any rectified
areas shall be blast cleaned to meet the requirements of 5.2.3.

5.2.5 Any pipe found to have defects which exceed the levels permitted in the relevant
pipe specification shall be set aside for examination by an authorized company
representative and no subsequent action taken without the agreement of the Company.
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5.2.6 Directly before coating, any dust, grit or other contaminants shall be removed from
the surface by a method established as acceptable by the relevant coating procedure
test and recorded in the relevant coating procedure.

5.2.7 Where rust blooming or further surface contamination has occurred, the surface
shall be cleaned again in accordance with clause 5.1 and again blast cleaned in
accordance with clause 5.5. Coating shall take place before any further contamination or
rust blooming appears.

5.3 Safety Requirements

All necessary precautions shall be taken to ensure the safety of personnel and property.
The EPC CONTRACTOR shall comply with applicable National, State or local codes and
regulations and safety orders and practices of the COMPANY covering working
conditions, scaffolding, clothing, fire and explosion hazards, safety equipment, solvents,
lighting, venting and grounding of vessels.

Rags and other waste material soiled with coating, thinners or solvents shall be kept in
tightly closed metal containers while on the job or not in use.

Extreme precautions shall be used when working with coating materials, cleaning fluids,
etc. especially in close proximity to oxygen piping or oxygen equipment. Heavy
concentrations of volatile or toxic fumes shall be avoided. When working in confined
areas, blowers or exhaust fans shall be used.

5.4 Pre-blast Cleaning

Sharp edges, fillets, corners, and weld seams shall be smoothed to a minimum of 1/8"
(3mm). The APPLICATOR shall give special attention to all weld areas for removal of
burrs, weld spatter, weld flux, slivers indentations, protrusions and other foreign matter
to be removed by grinding prior to abrasive blast cleaning. If grinding is to be carried out
after blast cleaning, the ground surface shall be re-blasted cleaned to restore the
specified profile.

Supports for items to be blast cleaned shall have a configuration such that the contact
points are as small as possible to limit surface area covered.

5.5 Cleaning of Carbon Steel Surfaces

Carbons steel surfaces shall be prepared by blast cleaning as specified for the coating
system. Blast cleaning shall only be performed when appropriate conditions exist

Specific surface preparation method shall be as specified for each individual coating.
Abrasives for blast cleaning shall be clean, dry, and free of any constituent part that
could be detrimental to long term coating performance, and shall be selected to provide
the proper surface profile for the coating to be applied. Silica sand shall not be use. All
blast media used shall be submitted to COMPANY/EPC CONTRACTOR for approval
prior to initiation of any surface preparation work.
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Surface roughness profile shall be 60 to 90 microns. For detail requirement shall meet
the paints manufacture requirment.

Blast cleaned surfaces shall be primed as shortly as possible, but in no case may
exceed intervals given below;
 Immediately if condensation is likely to take place due to weather change or if
weather conditions are likely to worsen;
 2 hours if shift is changing;
 4 hours if weather is stable.

Blast cleaned surfaces shall meet the requirements of the surface preparation standard
specified for the particular situation. After blast cleaning, any metal protrusions or other
metal imperfections found shall be ground out and re-blast cleaned.

Surfaces shall be clean, free of dust and abrasive particles before priming. Care shall be
taken to keep cleaned surfaces free of contamination from dirt, dust, grease, weld slag,
and any other foreign material.

The surface profile, of a blast cleaned surface shall also be subject to inspection prior to
application of the prime coat. The methods and equipment as noted in Section 16,
Inspection and Testing shall be used to determine and maintain the appropriate surface

Abrasive blast-cleaning equipment shall be of an intrinsically safe construction and

equipped with a remote shutoff valve triggered by the release of a dead man's handle at
the blasting nozzle.

Where air-operated equipment is used, the operator's hood or headgear shall be

ventilated by clean, cool air served through a regulator filter, to prevent blast cleaning
residues from being inhaled.

5.6 Grades of Surface Finish

In accordance to ISO 8501-1, grades of surface finish are;

 Sa 1 - Light blast Cleaning;

 Sa 2 - Thorough blast cleaning;
 Sa 2½ - Very thorough blast cleaning;

6.0 COATING APPLICATION

6.1 General

Unless otherwise recommended by the MANUFACTURER, coatings shall not be applied

when;
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 The ambient temperature is less than 5°C;

 The surface temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point;
 The metal surface temperature is higher than that recommended by the
MANUFACTURER for application;
 Surface preparation has not been completed or oil, grease, and dust are present
on the substrate to be coated;
 Poor weather conditions for coating exist or are expected within two hours of
application such as blowing sand, fog or rain;
 Where there is a deposition of moisture in the form of rain, condensation, frost,
etc. on the surface;

6.2 Coating Application Requirements

Storing, thinning, mixing and handling, of coating materials shall be in accordance with
the APPLICATION DATA. All containers shall remain closed in factory sealed containers
until required for use. Each container must have full identification information including
MANUFACTURER's name, product identification, and batch number, date of
manufacture, shelf life, basic instructions and contact telephone number for technical
services. All aspects of safety relating to the use of coatings and as associated thinners
shall be in complete accordance with the MANUFACTURER's stated requirements.

The MANUFACTURER's pot-life and induction time (necessary time for reaction of 2
pack coating materials) requirements shall be followed. Mixing of different brands or
generic types of coating materials is not allowed. On-site mixing of approximate
proportions is not permitted. A mixing shall be done using factory proportioned
containers only.

Hydrostatic or other testing of welds shall be completed prior to coating weld lanes. Tank
plate, structural steel, and like areas of other items that will require subsequent welding
at site, shall be masked off after blast cleaning and left uncoated for a distance of 50mm
from all areas requiring welding. The masking material shall be removed as soon as
possible after priming or coating. It shall be the APPLICATOR's responsibility to see that
all masking material is thoroughly removed from the equipment and any damage to the
primed/coated surface is repaired prior to shipment.

Coating shall be applied to dry, clean, prepared surfaces under favorable conditions and
in accordance with the APPLICATION DATA.

Pigmented and catalyzed materials shall be thoroughly mixed using power mixers before
being applied. Sticks shall not be used.

Extra coats of coating shall be applied on areas where shape and/or plane of application
results in thinly applied coating; e.g., at edges, welds, comers, etc. To compensate for
these effects, a stripe coat of coating shall be brush applied before applying the finish
coat.
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All coatings shall be uniformly applied without runs, sags, solvent blisters, dry spray or
other blemishes. A blemish and other irregularities shall be repaired or completely
removed and recoated. Special attention shall be paid to crevices, corners, edges, weld
lines, bolt heads, nuts, and small brackets, to apply the specified minimum dry film
thickness by brush application if spray will not completely cover all surfaces. Surfaces
that will be inaccessible after assembly, including the surfaces of lap joint flanges, nozzle
necks, lap joint stub ends, Jap rings, bolt holes and some welded joints, shall receive the
complete coating system before being assembled. Contact surfaces of bolted
connections are to be primed only.

Inter-coat contamination shall be minimized by maintaining proper cleanliness and by

applying intermediate and finish coats within the time period recommended by the
MANUFACTURER if contaminants are present, they shall be removed before applying
succeeding coats.

6.3 Spray Application

Hose and containers shall be thoroughly cleaned before addition of new materials. The
spray gun shall be held no closer than 200mm or more than 600mm from the surface to
be coated. During application the spray gun shall always be held at a right angle to the
substrate.

Each pass shall overlap the previous one by 50 percent. In order to achieve a uniform
application, when large surface areas are being coated, spray application shall be made
in two directions so that the passes are at right angles to each other. Pressures and
spray fan shall be adjusted so that the optimum spray pattern is utilized for the surface
being coated.

6.4 Brush Application

Application with brush is acceptable under the following conditions;

 When areas cannot be properly coated by spray for any reason;

 When spray application is difficult due to location of work and wind conditions;
 For touch-up or repair of localized damaged coating or to areas of incorrectly
applied coating;
 For coating of stripe coat;
 When the materials to be applied are suitable for brush application;
 When applying the initial coat of coating to comers, edges, crevices, holes, welds
or other irregular surfaces prior to spray application.

The number of coats shall be adjusted to the dry film thickness to match coating brushes
used shall be of a style and quality that will permit appropriate application of the material
being applied.
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Material applied by brush shall be smooth, uniform in thickness, without any apparent
surfaces defects such as brush marks, runs, sags, or curtains.

6.5 Roller Application

Roller application shall only be used with written approval from COMPANY / EPC
CONTRACTOR. Roller application may be used only when:

 Spraying is not an option;

 Primer coat is applied by brush;
 Coating application by roller method is acceptable to coating MANUFACTURER
and is in accordance with the APPLICATION DATA.

6.6 Coating Systems

Refer to Coating Systems, Table 4.1-1 for details of various coating systems and the
surface preparation requirement.

6.7 Liquid Coating Construction Requirements

6.7.1 Surface preparation

As section 5.2

6.7.2 Coating Application

6.7.2.1 Application methods

The coating application shall be meet the manufactory’s recommendations, but the
airless spray is the preferred method.

The appropriate construction method should be application by the work condition, coated
area and coating property.

6.7.2.2 Product mixing ratio

Two component coating mixing ratio shall be as the manufactory’s manual, and mill
component A sufficiently, then add in component B, and mix uniformly, here the an
electric mixer is recommend. Graduated measuring cups shall be used for measuring
the base and catalyst.

Application shall meet the over coat time requirement, if beyond the overcoat time
interval, and guarantee the coating adhesive, the surface shall be roughened and
therewith coated.

6.7.2.3 Thinner/Cleaning solvent

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The worker shall followed the manual and compare the environment condition, and
check the touch up time, curing time, and over coat time. The worker shall also adjust
viscosity by different construction method by adding the thinner or cleaning solvent.

Drying and Curing time

 Drying and curing times are determined under controlled temperatures and relative
humidity below 85%, and within the DFT range of the product.

 Walk-on-dry: Minimum time before the coating can tolerate normal foot traffic
without permanent marks, imprints or other physical damage.

 Dried to over coat, minimum: The shortest time allowed before the next coat can be
applied.

 Dried to over coat, maximum, atmospheric: The longest time allowed before the next
coat can be applied without any surface preparation.

Surface (touch) dry: The state of drying when slight pressure with a finger does not leave
an imprint or reveal tackiness. Dry sand sprinkled on the surface can be brushed off
without sticking to or causing damage to the surface.

Dried/cured for service: Minimum time before the coating can be permanently exposed
to the intended environment/medium.

6.7.2.4 Induction time and Pot life

The ingredients dosage shall be determined by coating workload and duration time. The
coating material shall be used in the pot life, if over the pot life the mix material shall be
not used. If one group material could not be used one time, the component A shall be
mix uniformly and then mixture in varying proportions.

7.0 REPAIR OF COATING SYSTEMS

7.1 General Requirements

APPLICATOR shall submit a repair procedure for each coating system.

Before application of any further coat of material, damage to previous coats shall be
repaired. If the surface being repaired lies adjacent to a sound coated surface which is
not to be repaired, the surface preparation shall overlap the coated surface by at least
25mm. Adhesion qualification tests shall be mandatory and shall be performed to
determine the compatibility for each repair method.

Surface preparation shall wherever possible be carried out by dry blast cleaning. If dry
blast cleaning is not specified or not feasible (e.g. due to limited access, risks of damage
to equipment, light gauge steel, the proximity of electrical components or
instrumentation), then manual cleaning shall be performed.
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Manual cleaning shall be performed using hand wire brushes, or mechanic any operated
tools (grinders, chippers or wire brush) in accordance with ISO 8504-3. The surface shall
be left roughly abraded, but a burnished surface is not acceptable.

If the surface being prepared lies adjacent to a sound coated surface which is not to be
repaired, the surface preparation shall overlap the coated surface by at least 1-inch
(25mm). The remainder of existing coated surface shall be properly protected with
shields or screens to prevent any possible damage to the coating.

Areas with inadequate coating thickness shall be thoroughly cleaned and, if necessary,
abraded, and additional compatible coats applied until they meet this Specification.
These additional coats shall blend in with the final coating on adjoining areas. Color
match shall be achieved.

7.2 Damage Not Exposing Substrate Surface

Surfaces to be over coated which become contaminated or damaged shall be cleaned

by solvent cleaning and/or lightly brush blasted ensuring that the surface is free of all
contaminations prior to applying the following coats. After cleaning, any residual
contaminants shall be removed by dry compressed air and wiped by hand with clean,
dry rags. The coating around the damaged area shall be chamfered, using an approved
method, to ensure continuity of the patch coating. The full coating system shall then be
reapplied strictly in accordance with the Specification.

7.3 Coating Damage Exposing Substrate Surface

The damaged area shall be re-cleaned as originally specified for that item and the full
coating system reapplied in accordance with the APPLICATION DATA. The re-cleaning
shall carryover onto tightly adhering surrounding coating for not less than 1 inch all
around and the edges shall be chamfered by a method approved by the COMPANY or
EPC CONTRACTOR.

7.4 Repair of Fully Cured Epoxy Coating

In case of repairing damage to fully cured epoxy coatings and/or coating of a fully cured
and aged epoxy coating, the coating work shall only be carried out after the surface of
the fully cured epoxy to be coated, has been suitably abraded to provide an adequate
tooth for the coating to be applied.

8.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

8.1 General

The COMPANY and EPC CONTRACTOR shall have the right to inspect the coating
work at all stages of preparation and to reject any tools, materials, equipment or work
which do not conform to this Specification. Before coating activities commence, the EPC
CONTRACTOR shall submit an Inspection and Test Plan for approval by the COMPANY.
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EPC CONTRACTOR shall employ a qualified Coating Inspector whose resume shall be
approved by the COMPANY.

All items coated by the APPLICATOR shall be inspected on arrival and damaged areas
shall be repaired by EPC CONTRACTOR. In case there is damage of more than 5% of
the surface areas or finish coat appearance is not acceptable, the COMPANY shall in
their sole discretion, instruct the EPC CONTRACTOR to apply an additional finish coat
to improve appearance at no cost to COMPANY.

8.2 Inspection Instruments

The following instrument is recommended to test the coating system property.

INSPECTION ITEM INSPECTION INSTRUMENT

Surface Profile Keane-Tator Surface Profile Comparator or Testex Press –

O – Film or equivalent

Surface Cleanliness SSPC – Vis – 1 or equivalent

Wet Film Thickness Nordson Wet Film Thickness Gage or equivalent

Dry Film Thickness Mikrotest Dry Film Thickness Gage or equivalent with
SSPC-PA-2 as a guide)

Temperature and Humidity Gardner Certified Hygrometer or equivalent and

Temperature Indicator

Surface Temperature PTC E0092.00 (-20°C to 120°C)

Adhesion Elocometer 106 or equivalent

SaIt Contamination Salt Meter SCM 400 or equivalent

Holiday Detector Low and high voltage holiday detector

Equivalent inspection instrument can be used upon approval of COMPANY and EPC
CONTRACTOR.
All test instruments shall be calibrated on a routine basis (depending on frequency of
use) and maintained in good working condition at all times.

8.3 Test Panels

One (1) set of test panels shall be prepared for each generic coating system as per the
various ASTM test requirements listed in the table below; depending on the types of
tests to be carried out. The test panels shall be prepared in the field, for example in a
coastal fabrication yard, to simulate field application condition where adverse climatic
conditions may prevail. Each test panel shall be surface cleaned and coated to the
requirement as prescribed in this specification.
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All test panels should be kept indoors for a period of seven (7) days for curing before
any testing.
The test panels shall be submitted to an approved third party testing agency for
laboratory testing.
Recommended laboratory test methods shall include, but not limited, to the following:
Types of Laboratory Tests
Type Test Method Purpose Acceptance Criteria
Salt Spray ASTM B117 To study the creep resistance Blast Cleaned Surface
(Scribed) ASTM D1654 of Flawed coatings under 3,000 hours, coating defects as
(Proc. A) accelerated Conditions of the per ASTM D 1654 Proc. A,
corrosive environment. Rating 4-5 at scribe.

Power Tool Cleaned Surface

3,000 hours, coating defects as
per ASTM D 1654 Proc. A,
Rating 3 at scribe.

Salt Spray ASTM B117 To observe the performance of 4,500 hours, coating defects as
(Unscribed) ASTM D1654 coatings subject to accelerated per ASTM D 1654 Proc. B,
(Proc. B) conditions of the corrosive area failed Rating No.9
environment.

Adhesion ASTM D4541 To give a quantitative 500 psi (Splash Zone)

indication on the adhesion 300 psi (Atmospheric Zone) To
properties of the coating conduct after 7 days cured
systems with DFT > 200 m. period from the final coat

ASTM D3359, To give a quantitative For ASTM D3359 Method A,

Test Method A indication on the adhesion the acceptance criteria is 3A
properties of the coating
systems with DFT < 200 m.

Impact ASTM D2794 To give a quantitative 18 J (Intrusion)

indication of the ability of
coating to resist cracking due
to impact loading.

Abrasion ASTM D4060 To assess quantitatively the 150 mg/ 1000 cycles/ 1kg load
abrasion resistance of the using wheel CS10
coatings.
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Types of Laboratory Tests

Type Test Method Purpose Acceptance Criteria
Water ASTM D 870 To assess the water resistance 6000 hours without any visible
Immersion of coatings by partial or coating defects.
complete immersion of coated
specimens in distilled or de-
mineralized water at ambient
or elevated temperatures.

Cathodic ASTM G 8 To assess resistance of < 10 mm disbondment.

Disbonding coating to Cathodic
disbondment.

Accelerated ASTM G 26 To study the effects of weather 2,000 hours without any
Weathering on coatings. coating defects (except a max.
degree of chalking rate of 6)

Heat- ASTM D 2485, To evaluate the heat-resistant Gradual increase in

Resistance Test Method B properties of coatings
designed to protect steel
surfaces exposed to elevated
temperatures during their
service life.
temperature to the requirement
as per specific requirement of
section 6.2. Cool down the
panel to room temperature
before salt spray for 24hr.
Result, without coating defect
such as rust, blister & loss of
adhesion

Cyclic Salt ASTM D5894 To observe the performance of 4,200 hours, coating defects as
Fog/UV coatings subject to accelerated per ASTM D1654 Proc. B, area
Exposure conditions of the cyclic failed Rating No. 9.
corrosion/UV exposure :
• Salt Spray duration 72 hrs
• Drying in air duration 16 hrs
• UV-A 340 nm duration 80
hours
• 25 cycles at 168 hours per
cycle
Note:
Users may select ASTM D5894 test method to replace ASTM B117, ASTM D1654 and ASTM G 26.

8.4 Before Surface Preparation

Prior to initiation of blast cleaning, the APPLICATOR shall confirm that all environmental
and safety requirements relating to blast cleaning have been met.
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8.5 Before and During Coating Application

Prior to coating, all surfaces shall be visually inspected to assure that the proper surface
conditions necessary for coating exist. APPLICATOR shall:
 Verify and document that surface preparation cleanliness and surface profile are
as specified;
 Surface profile testing shall be carried out by utilization of the EPC
CONTRACTOR;
 Approved instrument and in accordance with ISO 8503-2;
 Verify that blast cleaned surfaces have been kept free of contamination. Tests to
indicate the presence of chlorides and dust shall be carried out in accordance
with ISO 8502-1, ISO 8502 and ISO 8502-3, respectively;
 Just prior to coating, inspect surface cleanliness and profile again to assure that
no surface imperfections, moisture, or other contaminants are present;
 Verify that elapsed time from blasting has not exceeded specified time between
blasting and coating;
 Verify that surfaces not to be coated are masked off or otherwise protected;
 Document the air temperature, humidity, and substrate surface temperature;
 Verify that storage, mixing, thinning, and application of first, intermediate, and
finish coats are in accordance with the APPLICATION DATA;
 Verify by spot checking the wet film thickness (WFT) during the course of the
coating application to ensure that the film thickness is being maintained. These
checks shall be performed according to the procedure described in ISO 2808,
Method No.7B.

8.6 After Coating

After application of coatings, an APPLICATOR shall verify and document dry film
thickness of the first, intermediate, and finish coats. ISO 2808, Method No.6 describes
the test techniques suitable for measurement of the dry film thickness.
Each coat of a system and the complete system shall be visually inspected for adhesion
and surface imperfections. If upon visual inspection, loss of adhesion is suspected or
found, an adhesion test shall be made. In all cases, complete system involving silicone
based coating shall be tested for adhesion by pull-off test method. The adhesion of the
first to the steel substrate and the inter-coat adhesion of the subsequent coat(s) after
curing shall be determined by the application of either a cross-cut test in accordance
with ISO 2409 to maximum grade C2 or a pull-off test described in ISO 4624. Coatings
applied to blast cleaned carbon steel, exhibiting an adhesion of less than 20.6 bars shall
be rejected and repaired.
Holiday test or pinhole inspection with low wet sponge or high spark voltage detector
shall be used on substrate metal surface for pinhole or coating discontinuity. The
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suggested voltages shall be in accordance with ASTM D5162 to avoid coating

susceptible to damage.
Each coating system and repair method shall be tested on a test plate for an adhesion
qualification test. The test plate shall be coated at the same time and under same
conditions as the production work.
Repairs made in the field shall be documented and re-inspected as outlined above.

8.7 Coating System Performance Test

Aboveground tank surface shall be check the coating Performance and Quality; after the
coating totally covered and curing, the coating and coating appearance,thickness,
adhesion and holiday shall be test.

8.7.1 Surface Cleaning Test

The blast shall be meet the requirement of the SSPC1, hand tool and power tool clean
shall be meet SSPC 5, The rust grades for steel surfaces and preparation grade prior to
protective Coating, are useful for assessing cleanliness. The roughness should be
60~90μm height, test by surface photograph.

8.7.2 Appearance Inspection

Check the coated surface by visually in good light, smooth, uniform, without bubble, pin
hole, winkle, sketch and unclear side. And during period of protection the coating should
be without bubble, cracking, disbonding and rust.

8.7.3 Film Thickness Test

The coating DFT shall be control by wet film thickness as the manufactory’s manual,
when the steel surface coating.
Verify by spot checking the wet film thickness (WFT) during the course of the coating
application to ensure that the film thickness is being maintained. The checking shall be
done for each layer coating aim to control the total thickness.
When do the thickness test, the spot checking selection shall consider the coated
surface uniformity and representative. For the tank internal surface, it’ better separate to
shell and bottom; and for tank external surface, the tank should separate to proof and
shell. Every 5m2 as one area, and spot checking 2 point, the test points shall be more
than 40 for tank. When test the pipe, tank internal and external parts, the test point
should be interval 1m, and each section chosen 3 points. The test point on weld line
should be more than 30% of total test quantity.
The minimum DFT should be no less than table 4.1-3’s requirements. if one spot
checking disqualification, the area is failure area. If failure area less than 5%, 90% failure
area shall be recoated; but if the failure area more than 5%, the area shall be double
checked, in case of the failure area is still no more than 5%, 90% area shall be recoated,
however more than 5%, the whole area shall be recoated till the coating thickness met to
the requirement.
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For the DFT not reaching the specification’s requirements, the recoated work shall as
soon as possible.

8.7.4 Holiday Test

The coated surface shall be done the holiday test by Holiday Detector as the ASTM
D5162. It is acceptable for the holiday detector probe adopted wire brush or conductive
rubber etc. when test the holiday, the probe should contact the coated surface and the
not appear spark as qualified. If anywhere found leaking point, the location should be
marked in order to repaired later.
The test voltage should be 5v/μm for the tank surface.
For static conductive coating the coating should be check the holiday by 5 ~ 10 times
magnifying lens, no holiday be found is as qualified, spot checking should be more the
5% area of the surface.
When the leaking point less than 2 per square for tank and aboveground pipe; 1 per
square for water tank internal; it is acceptable and the holiday repair work shall be done
as soon as possible. However, the holiday number more than that the whole surface
must be recoated.

8.7.5 Adhesion Test

The test consists of cutting an "V", the angle should be 45°through the coating done to
the substrate by using a penknife. The coating is rubbed vigorously onto the scribes and
removed firmly and quickly by penknife, if the coating is brittle rupture but not disbanding,
the test is passed.
When do the test, the tank shall be separate to several areas as the section 8.7.3, and
each area at least test one point. If pass the test it is qualified; if any test point is not
qualified , the area shall be double checked; If the double check found the area is still
not qualified, this area be treat as failure area. The failure area must be recoated, rather
than repaired.
The injury the coating shall be repaired, and the failure coating must recoated.

8.8 Inspection Records and Reports

Prior to final acceptance of the coating work, an inspection shall be made. The EPC
CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY shall both be represented and they shall sign an
inspection report agreed upon by all parties. The report shall consist, as a minimum, of
the following;
 Names of the EPC CONTRACTOR and the responsible personnel;
 Dates when work was carried out;
 Equipment and techniques used;
 Materials receipt condition;
 Type and calibration of instruments used;
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 Weather and ambient conditions;

 Coating periods;
 Tools and methods used to prepare surface;
 Information on systems being applied.

9.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

Please observe the precautionary notices displayed on the container. Use under well
ventilated conditions. Do not inhale spray mist. Avoid skin contact. Spillage on the skin
should immediately be removed with suitable cleanser, soap and water. Eyes should be
well flushed with water and medical attention sought immediately.

10.0 STORAGE

The coating product must be stored in accordance with national regulations. Keep the
containers in a dry, cool, well ventilated space and away from sources of heat and
ignition. Containers must be kept tightly closed. Handle with care.

The minimum shelf life should be 12 months, thereafter the coating quality is subject to
re-inspection.

11.0 TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING COATING

All coated pipes shall be handled and stored in such a manner as to prevent damage to
the pipe walls, the weld end preparations and the coating.

Nylon slings or protected hooks which do not damage pipe ends shall be used for
loading, unloading and stacking.

The coated pipes shall be stored at all times free from the ground. Storage may be
affected by the use of battens suitably covered with soft material such as rubber sheet.

The coated pipes may only be stacked to a height such that no flattening of the coating
occurs.

The pipes shall be separated from each other with sufficient and proper dunnage.

During long storage the coating shall be protected from contact with petrol, oil or grease,
as some of these substances can cause swelling in the coating layer, and/or damage the
coating otherwise.

The contractor shall clean the end cutback of concrete coated pipes, to remove all
concrete spatter and any deleterious material, prior to load out. The contractor shall
propose a method of cleaning for approval by the COMPANY.
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12.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL

The APPLICATOR/VENDOR shall maintain and use a Quality System which is based on
ISO 9001:2008 to control the work. If the APPLICATOR/VENDOR selects sub-contracts
for part of the work, he shall ensure that only those SUBCONTRACTOR’s or VENDOR’s
are used who can demonstrate that they operate Quality Systems based on ISO 9001 or
ISO 9002 as applicable. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall be selected based on the
COMPANY/ EPC CONTRACTOR approved VENDORS list. The APPLICATOR/
VENDOR shall give his SUBCONTRACTOR/SUBAPPLICATOR or VENDOR’s
assistance in attaining the required standard, if necessary. This shall not relieve the
APPLICATOR/ VENDOR of his responsibility for the quality of the finished work.
COMPANY reserves the right to audit the APPLICATOR’s/VENDOR’s Quality System.
The APPLICATOR/VENDOR shall assign sufficient full time personnel to the PROJECT
to ensure the Quality Assurance / Quality Control System, documented in a Quality
Assurance / Control Manual, which is maintained and kept up-to-date throughout the
duration of any purchase order. The VENDOR’s Quality Assurance / Control System
shall become an integral part of any purchase order. APPLICATOR/VENDOR shall
organize a prefabrication / inspection meeting with COMPANY/EPC CONTRACTOR.

13.0 HANDLING OF COATED ITEMS

Preparation for shipment and packing will be subject to inspection and acceptance by
COMPANY's / EPC CONTRACTOR's inspectors. All costs related to any rejection by the
COMPANY and EPC CONTRACTOR shall be to the account of the APPLICATOR.

Facilities and methods of yard storage and protection of the pipe during transportation
shall be subject to approval by the EPC CONTRACTOR.

Preparation of coated items for shipment shall be in accordance with the

APPLICATOR'S standards and as noted herein. APPLICATOR shall be solely
responsible for the adequacy of the preparation for shipment provisions with respect to
coated items, and to provide equipment at the destination in ex-works condition when
handled by commercial carriers.

Adequate protection shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage to the applied

coating system and subsequent atmospheric corrosion in transit and at the jobsite.

Finished coated pipe and pipe spools shall be handled and/or stored in a manner to
protect the coating from damage. They shall not be dropped, rolled or impacted with or
against solid objects with a force capable of causing coating damage.

Finished coated pipe and pipe spools shall be shipped using sufficient padding to
adequately protect the pipe coating.

Finished coated pipe and pipe spools shall be lifted, lowered, or suspended by the use
of rubber or canvas belt with removable pin and clevis on one end to permit removal of
belt without damage to the coating. The belt shall be of sufficient width to prevent any
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damage being sustained by the coating. Use of ropes of any kind, hooks, bands, chains,
or cables shall not be permitted.

Coated items shall be protected from damage during storage and handling at the job site
prior to use. Coated items shall be stored off the ground on sufficiently padded skids,
properly leveled and spaced, to support the coated item. Each coated item shall be
separated from each adjacent item.

Gasket contact surfaces and machined surfaces shall be protected with Shell Ensis fluid
or other EPC CONTRACTOR’s approved material to prevent rusting during
transportation and storage.

Unapplied coatings and related materials shall be protected to withstand ocean transit
and an extended period of storage at the jobsite in accordance with Preservation and
Export Packing Specification (if any) by the COMPANY, but not in excess of the
MANUFACTURER's stated shelf life, for each coating material. All materials shall be
protected to safeguard against all adverse environments, such as; heat, humidity,
moisture, rain, dust, dirt, sand, mud, salt air, salt spray and sea water.

14.0 DOCUMENTATION

APPLICATOR shall submit the type and quantity of details and documentation for
COMPANY’s / EPC CONTRACTOR's authorization or information as listed in the
individual material requisitions and purchase orders.

Mutual agreement on scheduled submittal of details and engineering data shall be an

integral part of any formal purchase order.

Comments made by COMPANY / EPC CONTRACTOR on engineering submittals shall

not relieve APPLICATOR or SUB-APPLICATORS of any responsibility in meeting the
requirements of the specifications. Such comments shall not be construed as permission
to deviate from requirements of the purchase order unless specific and mutual
agreement is reached and confirmed in writing.