GENERAL SPECIFICATION - Contextualized -

Papua LNG Up Stream

CORROSION

GS EP COR 356

Corrosion Protection of Fasteners

00 12/2021 First issue contextualization for PLNG Up Stream Project

based on GS EP COR 356 Rev 04
Rev. Date Purpose of the revision

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Contents

1. Scope ................................................................................................................... 3

2. Reference documents ......................................................................................... 3

3. Definitions............................................................................................................ 4

4. Corrosion protection requirements ................................................................... 4

5. Technical requirements for painting of fasteners ............................................ 7

6. Maintenance of fastener corrosion protection ................................................. 7

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1. Scope
This document defines the general technical requirements for the specification of corrosion
protection for fasteners (bolts, screws and studs) for structures, pipelines, piping and static
equipment located offshore, coastal, and onshore.
The selection of fastener material with respect to the location and application is specified in
GS EP COR 005 and GS EP SPS 029 for subsea fasteners.

2. Reference documents
The reference documents listed below form an integral part of this General Specification.

External Documents
Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and addendums, is the latest revision published at the effective date of this document.
Reference Title
ASTM A153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and
Steel Hardware
ASTM D4285 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed
Air
ISO 10684 Fasteners - Hot dip galvanized coatings
ISO 12944-2 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective coating systems - Part 2: Classification of
environments
ISO 19840 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems - Measurement of, and acceptance
criteria for, the dry-film thickness of coating on rough surfaces
ISO 898-1 Mechanical properties of fasteners made of carbon steel and
alloy steel - Part 1: Bolts, screws and studs with specified
property classes - Coarse thread and fine pitch thread

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Total General Specifications

Unless otherwise stipulated, the applicable version of these documents, including relevant
appendices and addendums, is the latest revision published.

Reference Title
GS EP COR 005 Materials selection for oil and gas production systems
GS EP COR 350 External protection of offshore and coastal structures and
equipment by painting
GS EP SPS 029 Metallic Materials for Subsea Production Facilities

3. Definitions
The following terms used in this document are detailed below.
Bare For CS/LAS fasteners, “bare” means that the parts are not delivered with any
permanent corrosion protection. However a temporary corrosion protection needs
to be applied on CS/LAS bolts for fabrication, transport, storage and construction
phases.
CS/LAS Carbon Steel and Low Allow Steel.
HDG Means hot-dip galvanised as per the requirements of ASTM A153, with zinc
coating thickness in accordance with ASTM A153 Table 1 or ISO 10684.
Insulated Means that the bolt is under insulation.
PXX Refers to the paint systems as described in GS EP COR 350.
SS Stainless Steel.
Under PFP Means that intumescent type passive fire protection (PFP) is applied on the bolt.

4. Corrosion protection requirements

The corrosion protection required for fasteners depending on location, application, material,
insulated or non-insulated condition, and range of service temperature is detailed in Table 1.
The property class indicated for CS/LAS refers to ISO 898-1.
For structures and equipments in areas classified as corrosivity categories C3 and C4, the
approved painting systems shall be selected from the ACQPA reference systems which can be
found on www.acqpa.com.

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Table 1 - Fastener corrosion protection requirements

Corrosivity Corrosion
Location Application Material grade
(ISO 12944-2) Protection
Bare
Structure
CS/LAS 3 or
Subsea Im4 Piping
HDG
Pipelines
SS and Nickel based alloy Bare 4

Structure CS/LAS up to 8.8 HDG + P07 2nd 2

Splash Zone C5/CX + Im4 Piping CS/LAS 10.9 and above P01 2
Pipelines Nickel based alloy Bare 4
CS/LAS up to 8.8 HDG + P06 2
CS/LAS 10.9 and above P01 2
Structure
CS/LAS under PFP P04 2nd 2
SS Bare 4
HDG + P06 1
CS/LAS uninsulated up to 80°C Zn-Ni 5
Zn-flake 5
CS/LAS uninsulated from 80°C
P13 1
Aerial coastal C5/CX to 200°C
CS/LAS uninsulated above
P11 1
Piping 200°C
Equipment CS/LAS insulated up to 200°C P13 2
CS/LAS insulated above 200°C P11 2nd 2
CS/LAS under PFP P04 2
SS uninsulated Bare 4
SS insulated up to 200°C P13 2
SS insulated above 200°C P11 2nd 2

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Corrosivity Corrosion
Location Application Material grade
(ISO 12944-2) Protection
CS/LAS up to 8.8 HDG
CS/LAS 10.9 and above ACQPA 2
Structure
CS/LAS under PFP P04 2nd 2
SS Bare 4
HDG
CS/LAS uninsulated up to 80°C Zn-Ni 5
Zn-flake 5
CS/LAS uninsulated from 80°C
P13 1
Aerial onshore C3/C4 to 200°C
CS/LAS uninsulated above
P11 1
Piping 200°C
Equipment CS/LAS insulated up to 200°C P13 2
CS/LAS insulated above 200°C P11 2nd 2
CS/LAS under PFP P04 2
SS uninsulated Bare 4
SS insulated up to 200°C P13 2
SS insulated above 200°C P11 2nd 2
Buried Im3 Piping/equipment/
CS/LAS/SS up to 80°C P07 2nd 2
structure
Notes
1 The paint system (except the topcoat) shall be applied on all exposed parts of the bolt/nuts before

assembly. The topcoat is applied after assembly.

2 The paint system is applied after assembly on the exposed parts.

3 For subsea CS/LAS bolts, temporary corrosion protection may include:

- Zn plating followed by baking (detailed procedure to be provided for review and approval by
Company).
- Phosphating + Xylan 1424.
4 For SS and Nickel based alloy fasteners, “bare” means that the SS and Nickel based alloy are not

delivered with any permanent corrosion protection but they may still require coating for other purposes,
e.g. galling prevention.
5 From Company approved vendor list, minimum thickness 10 µm.

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5. Technical requirements for painting of fasteners

It is required to remove dust and other foreign particles on bolts by using compressed air, then
degreased. The compressed air is free of oil and water in accordance with ASTM D4285.
Painting thickness measurement in accordance with ISO 19840 needs be performed on a test
plate.
Each coat has to be a different colour to facilitate quality control.
After assembly any painting repair needs to be performed as per relevant repair system.

6. Maintenance of fastener corrosion protection

The corrosion protection of fasteners can be maintained with one of the following methods:
• Protection with grease: this requires frequent renewal of grease, and the use of bolt end
caps to keep the grease in contact with the bolt end and the nut.
• Protection of the bolted joint with wax tapes: this requires the use of a priming paste
compatible with the wax tape.
• Protection of the bolted joint with a peelable encapsulation system (hot- or cold-applied).

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