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TRAIN OF KM500
GAS TREATMENT
PLANT
141-000-MI-CN-MST-0089
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Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE.......................................................................................................................................................4
2. SCOPE............................................................................................................................................................4
3. DEFINITION AND ABBREVIATION..........................................................................................................5
3.1.1 Definitions...............................................................................................................................................5
3.1.2 Abbreviations..........................................................................................................................................5
4. REFERENCES...............................................................................................................................................5
5. RESPONSIBILITIES......................................................................................................................................7
6. QUALIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................8
7. MATERIAL RECEIVING, STORAGE & HANDLING................................................................................8
8. PRE-INSPECTION.........................................................................................................................................8
9. PRE-FABRICATION.....................................................................................................................................9
9.1. Tanks’ exterior and interior surfaces...........................................................................................................9
9.2. Tanks’ bottom surfaces (Underside of Tank Bottom Plates).......................................................................9
9.3. Structural Steel............................................................................................................................................9
10. SITE APPLICATION...............................................................................................................................10
10.1. General..................................................................................................................................................10
10.2. Surface Preparation...............................................................................................................................11
13.2.1 Abrasive Blast Cleaning......................................................................................................................11
13.2.2 Abrasives...............................................................................................................................................12
13.2.3 Power-Tool Cleaning...........................................................................................................................12
10.3. Painting Application..............................................................................................................................13
10.4. Coating Application..............................................................................................................................13
10.5. Application Sequence and Scaffolding & Manlift Usage......................................................................15
10.6. Inadequate Coating Thickness...............................................................................................................18
10.7. Overcoating...........................................................................................................................................18
10.8. Handling and Coated Parts/Components...............................................................................................18
10.9. Repair of Damaged Area.......................................................................................................................18
10.10. Touch – Up / Repair Procedures for Minor Damages...........................................................................19
11. INSPECTION...........................................................................................................................................25
11.1. Surface Roughness................................................................................................................................26
11.2. Surface Cleanliness...............................................................................................................................26
11.3. Wet Film Thickness..............................................................................................................................26
11.4. Inspection After Application.................................................................................................................26
11.5. Final Coating Inspection.......................................................................................................................27
11.5.1. Holiday Deduction................................................................................................................................27
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1. PURPOSE
This document defines and specifies the application of coating and surface treatment for the below
listed tanks, at the stage of Erection.
2. SCOPE
This Method Statement describes the Surface Preparation & Field Applied Coatings for FIRST
250MMSCFD TRAIN OF KM500 GAS TREATMENT PLANT Project. The painting application is
governed by this specification and paint manufacturer’s recommendations. General descriptions of the
coating applications are outlined in the following sections.
This Method Statement covers the minimum performance requirements for painting and coating
materials, and outlines the requirements for equipment, surface preparation, paint and coating
application, testing and inspection based on Documents;
All painting materials supplied shall be from ISO 9001 / 9002 or equivalent accredited suppliers.
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3.1.1 Definitions
3.1.2 Abbreviations
Amb Ambient
BGAS British Gas Approval Scheme
CS Carbon Steel
CUI Corrosion Under Insulation
DFT Dry Film Thickness; the thickness of the dried or cured paint or coating film
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
KM KorMor
MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MIO Micaceous Iron Oxide
MPa Megapascal
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NFPA National Fire Prevention Association
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
SS Stainless Steel
TDFT Total Dry Film Thickness
WFT Wet Film Thickness; the thickness of the wet paint or coating
TU Touch – Up
4. REFERENCES
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Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products - Tests for the
ISO 8502-6 Assessment of Surface Cleanliness - Part 6: Extraction of Soluble Contaminants for Analysis - The Brecel
Method
Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products - Group B: Methods for
ISO 8502-9 the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness - Part 9: Field Method for the Conduct metric Determination of
Water-Soluble Salts
Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products - Group B: Methods for
ISO 8502-9 the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness - Part 9: Field Method for the Conduct metric Determination of
Water-Soluble Salts
Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related Products. Surface Roughness
ISO 8503-5 Characteristics of Blast-Cleaned Steel Substrates Part 5: Replica Tape Method for the Determination of the
Surface Profile
Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products - Surface Preparation
ISO 8504-2
Methods - Part 2: Abrasive Blast-Cleaning
Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related Products– Specification for Non-
ISO11126-10
Metallic Blast Cleaning Abrasives. Part 10: Almandite Garnet.
Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related Products —Test Methods for Non-
ISO 11127
Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives.
ISO 12944 Paints and varnishes. Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems.
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5. RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing Department is responsible for the control of the surface and “Painting Control Form” is
prepared accordingly. This report is reviewed and approved according to Quality Plan and this
procedure.
The Safety Manager shall be responsible for ensuring the execution of all activities related tanks
site erection and painting works are as per the site safety procedures.
5.6. QC Superintendent
QC Engineer will be responsible for the quality of work, which shall be executed by the painting
team as per applicable/relevant codes, standards, data sheets and Client’s requirement.
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6. QUALIFICATIONS
Only professional, skilled blasters and painters shall be used for the painting activity for the Project.
For painting and surface profile inspection purpose, Inspector must be qualified and certified by
NACE/ BGAS/ SSPC /AMPP or equivalent.
Painting personnel must have previous experience in the use of the specified surface preparation and
coating systems or similar systems or must attend an approved training program with qualification
levels set for the systems used.
Received paint shall be compared and crosschecked with the PO and dispatch note by Warehouse
Supervisor. All products shall be stored indoors in a cool and dry, properly ventilated container or area
designated for storage of such materials. The area shall be properly identified and in conformance of
with all HSE guidelines.
Paints and paint pigments can involve toxic materials and heavy metal compounds, which require PPE
and need to be disposed of properly through EH&S. The application and handling of paints often
involves solvents, due to that reason, painters shall always be worked in conformance with HSE
guidelines.
NIOSH approved APF 1000 blasting hood and painting mask shall be used during blasting and painting
(Please refer to Blasting and Painting Risk Asst. attached).
All waste generated from blasting and painting activities shall be disposed as per Havatek Waste
Management Procedure (HAV-EXT-HS-PLN-0194)
Storage
Paints and thinners shall be stored as per manufacturer recommendation.
Pot life for the coatings shall be maintained as per the product datasheets.
No coating materials shall be used after expiration of their shelf life.
When the pot life limit is reached, the equipment must be emptied, material properly disposed of
and new material mixed.
Containers of coatings or components shall not be opened unless for immediate use
8. PRE-INSPECTION
Prior to any surface preparation activity, the substrate shall be inspected to ensure that it is free of all
dirt, dust, oil, grease and other such contaminants that will interfere with the adhesion capabilities of the
applied coatings system. The presence of such contaminants shall be mitigated by SSPC-SP1 with clean
water, an approved solvent or other products that will eliminate the risk.
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9. PRE-FABRICATION
All shop pre-fabricated tank plates (external / internal) will be blast cleaned to Sa 2 ½ & Zinc
silicate weldable shop primed with 15 to 20 microns prior to construction. All welds to be stripe
coated prior to full primer application. The datasheet of the paint is given under Attachment – 1.
All shop pre-fabricated tanks’ bottom plates’ bottom surfaces will be blast cleaned to Sa 2 ½.
Upon completion of the blast cleaning the below paint system shall be applied.
Structural steel items such as ladders, cages, handrails, and grating shall be galvanized as per
BS729 to minimum zinc coating weight of 610 grams/m2 and dry film thickness of 85 microns.
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10.1. General
Paints specified in the table below will be used. System description – paint -DFT -Total DFT which
tank will be painted with which system. The brand and properties of the paint to be used are shown.
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The abrasive to be used should be approved by the contractor’s engineer. Abrasive for steel surface
blasting may be used Garnet 30/60 Mesh.
The blasting and spraying equipment shall be in good condition and well maintained. Blasting and
painting equipment shall fully comply with the local and/or regional regulations.
The compressed air shall be free of water and oil. The presence of oil and water shall be determined by
using Blotter test in accordance with ASTM D 4285. The air discharge temperature shall not be
exceeded 100 °C.
Blasting nozzles shall be replaced when the specified minimum blast pressure, surface cleanliness or
surface roughness can no longer be achieved. Blasting equipment and the equipment being blasted shall
be properly earthed to prevent the occurrence of electrostatic discharges. When working in confined
spaces, adequate ventilation and intrinsically safe lighting shall be used.
Surface preparation is going to be performed based on painting system, paint specifications and this
procedure.
Two kind of blasting tools, Automatic blasting machine and manual blasting equipment, are used for
surface preparation.
Raw profiles and plates are blasted by auto blasting before fabrication.
Blasting shots are used according to Specification for Low Carbon Steel Shot J2175 with shot number
S460.
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All weld spatter are grinded and sharp edges are rounded min. R2.
All the steel surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned and all the salt, dust, oil and etc. contaminants shall be
eliminated from the surfaces.
Salt control for the blasted steel (once for each blasted set) without any dust ≤ 50 mg/m2 of NaCI (ISO
8502-9) equivalent to15 μS/cm will be controlled by Subcontractor Inspector.
Manuel blast cleaning with metal grit shall be made in a covered area, provided by Subcontractor, to
prevent dust spread on the surrounding areas.
Blast cleaning shall be carried out using approved equipment with trained operators to ensure that the
required standards are reached and maintained.
Since freshly blasted surfaces are subject to immediate corrosion, no more surface shall be blast cleaned
that can be primed before visible or detrimental re-rusting occurs.
Steel surfaces shall be blast cleaned and primed within no more than 4 hrs of blasting according to
product datasheet’s relative humidity details. Steel temperature is 3 ºC below dew point or in excess of
40 ºC.
After blasting all spent short or grit must be removed by vacuum cleaner or by air blowing and brush.
All stress relieving shall be completed before surface preparation starts.
Blasting shall not take place if steel temp is 3°C below dew point or greater than 40 °C
All machine surfaces, including flange faces, shall be protected to prevent damage during surface
preparation.
Steel surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with ISO 8501-1(minimum Sa 2 ½) latest edition to the
preparation grades given for each paint system.
Blast cleaning shall not be carried out adjacent to painting operations or wet (painted) surfaces to
prevent dust and abrasive contamination. Environmental restrictions shall be observed.
Abrasive blast cleaning and coating operations should be carried out during daylight hours. However,
grit blasting and coating may be carried out at night providing the lighting and environmental
conditions are acceptable.
Minimum lighting requirements for abrasive blasting, painting and inspection are 500 lux.
Blast cleaned steel surfaces shall not be touched by bare hands.
13.2.2 Abrasives
Abrasives for use in blast cleaning steels shall be in accordance with ISO 8504-2/SSPC AB-1/2/3.
Some of the recommended abrasives are Iron Grit, Garnet, Al Oxide, Steel grit. Electrical conductivity of
abrasives used for Carbon steel shall not exceed 250 µs/cm.
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Sand shall not be used as abrasive for surface preparation due to environmental pollution and HSE
concerns involved.
Metallic abrasives shall not be used for surface preparation of stainless steel in case of painting
required. Electrical conductivity of abrasives used for stainless steel shall not exceed 150 µs/cm.
Power-tool cleaning should be confined to minor areas. If it is impractical to do blast cleaning, due to
limited access or where only small surface areas for touch-up/repair maintenance are involved,
alternative surface preparation methods, hand tool cleaning and/or power tool cleaning, can be used.
Unless otherwise specified it shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 8504-3. Power tool cleaning
(grinding) to bare metal shall be done in accordance with ISO St3/SSPC SP3. Care shall be taken to
ensure that power-tool cleaning does not polish the steel surface.
If the surface being prepared lies adjacent to a coated surface, the power tool cleaning shall cut into
the coated surface by at least 25 mm and the edge of the existing coating shall be feathered.
Stainless steel surfaces shall not be treated with carbon steel cleaning tools or any tools previously
used on carbon steel.
Surface shall be completely clean and dry with a temperature above dew point. Primary coating of
painting shall be applied as soon as possible after surface preparation to prevent any contamination.
Paint shall be applied by airless spraying or by hand brushes/roller and the coating of paint applied shall
be smoothly and uniformly spread so that no excess paint will be collected at any point. If the painting
work is unsatisfactory, the paint shall be removed by the Subconstruction. After new surface
preparation, new paint shall be applied. Only primary coating shall be applied for shop weld surfaces.
Painted elements shall not be handled in any manner until the shop paint is dry hard and able to resist
abrasion.
The coating shall be applied as per the requirements of coating Manufacturer’s latest published
application instructions. Any deviation from the Manufacturer’s accepted application instructions shall
be documented and submitted to the Client for approval. The Coating Manufacturer’s instruction for the
application temperature, curing temperature, and curing time of the specified material shall become part
of this procedure.
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The Subcontractor shall ensure that flash rusting has not occurred prior to applying the coating material.
Should flash rusting be present, the area shall be re-cleaned.
Coating shall be applied only when the surfaces to be coated are clean and dry. The temperature or the
substrate shall be a minimum of 5ºF/3ºC above the dew point during coating application and curing
shall be a minimum of 50ºF/10ºC and a maximum of 90ºF/32ºC. The relative humidity during coating
application shall not exceed 80 percent unless recommended otherwise by the paint Manufacturer.
The coatings shall be thoroughly mixed until they are smooth and free from lumps, and then strained
through a suitably sized screen. Mixed material shall be agitated to keep the solids in suspension during
application.
The coating shall be applied in two or more uniform coats to obtain a dry film thickness (DFT) given in
the Contract specification. Coating shall be applied by brush, spray or roller as long as the application is
in accordance with the coating Manufacturer’s latest published instructions and is suitable for the size
and configuration of the items being coated. Number of the coatings and thickness will be according to
Contract specification.
Unless otherwise specified, the following portions shall not be painted at the shop:
• Parts to be welded at site. Packaging tapes shall be used for masking of these areas during
painting,
• Flange faces,
• Inside surface of piping.
The minimum and maximum drying times between coats shall be in accordance with the coating
Manufacturer’s latest published data and shall be strictly observed.
All surfaces shall be checked as soon as possible to ensure correct coating thickness exist. If multiple
coats are required to achieve, the specified thickness and the time between coats exceeds the
Manufacturer’s recommended maximum drying time, the surface shall be abraded prior to applying an
additional coat.
Runs, sags, voids, drips, overspray, loss or adhesion, blistering, peeling, inadequate cure or rusting of
the substrate are not permitted. Where possible, defects shall be corrected as detected during application
of the coating.
Spray equipment, brushes and rollers shall be cleaned using only Manufacturer recommended solvents.
Coating operations shall be performed in such a manner as to minimize the need to repair finished
coatings. Coating application shall begin within two (2) hours when steel surfaces are prepared,
inspected and before surface deterioration occurs. Prepared surfaces shall be dry, free of rust, mill scale,
dust, oil, grease or other visible contamination. Surfaces which show "rust-bloom" or do not meet
specified surface preparation standard shall be re-blasted.
Coatings shall not be applied within 25mm of unprepared surfaces or 100mm from future field welds.
Surfaces adjacent to current coating application and sensitive areas (i.e., sight glasses, breathers,
equipment air intakes, instruments) shall be masked or otherwise protected against overspray. Flanges
shall be coated with first and second coat before assembly. After assembly in the piping system, the
flange plus exposed surfaces of the studs, nuts and flange protector (if present) shall receive the second
and remaining coats.
Coatings shall not be applied:
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• When the surfaces to be coated are wet or when other detrimental conditions exist (e.g., high
winds or airborne dust).
• When surface temperature, relative humidity, or dew point temperature are outside the
Manufacturer’s recommendations.
Adequate ventilation and air flow shall be provided to allow removal of solvents and ensure proper
cure. Venting shall continue until full cure is achieved and no solvent odor is present.
The substrate shall be free of dust, dry spray, oil, entrapped grit, grease and other contaminants
before application of succeeding coat. Inorganic zinc and epoxy coatings shall be tested for proper
curing before being over coated. Inorganic zinc primers contaminated with oil or grease shall be
blasted to bare steel.
Coats shall be allowed to dry enough prior to application of the succeeding coat. The time limitations
of recoat intervals recommended by the Manufacturer shall be observed, having due regard for
variations due to temperature or weather conditions. Coats shall be applied soon enough to reduce
inter coat contamination and to assure proper adhesion between successive coats. Coatings to be
over-coated offshore shall be solvent-cleaned per SSPC-SP-1 and fresh water washed and completely
dry prior to coating application.
Galvanized surfaces, martensitic and corrosion resistant alloys shall be solvent cleaned per SSPC-SP-
1. Following solvent cleaning, galvanized surfaces shall be brush blasted with a fine abrasive to
generate less than 25micron surface profile prior to over coating.
The coating application procedure shall be shown to be acceptable by coating a suitable test area
(approximately 1m2) for each coating system. The test area shall be fully coated with all coats of the
coating system. The test application shall be witnessed by Quality Control Inspector to verify the
acceptability of the procedure. The painted test area shall be maintained for the duration of the
project as a reference. The same procedures and types of equipment used during the test shall be used
for the actual coating application.
Application of materials shall be in accordance with the principles of good workmanship described in
SSPC-PA-1. Spray guns shall be held perpendicular to the surface and at a distance required to
deposit a continuous wet layer of coating. Arcing of the gun shall not be permitted. The
Manufacturer's recommended distances shall be maintained. Each spray pass shall overlap the
preceding pass by 50%. Visible streaking at the overlap shall not be acceptable. Areas being coated
with high build materials (minimum DFT above 100micron (4 mils) shall receive passes in two
perpendicular directions. Difficult to spray areas (e.g., welds, edges, corners, holes and pitted steel)
shall receive multiple passes from two or more angles to obtain uniform coverage. Coating shall
normally be applied by airless or conventional spray techniques. Brush application shall be limited to
coating small (less than 0.2m2) areas, stripe coats, or small repairs. In difficult to spray areas, brush
application may be used only if approved.
General Information:
- After completion of erection of tank bottom plate, shells and nozzles, blasting of tank internal and
external by 2 independent groups will be carried out.
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- Thorough cleaning of tank internal to remove construction debris to the performed before start of
work. All weld slag, weld spatters and tack welds will be removed by chipping / wire brushing and or
grinding.
- Internal surfaces shall be blast cleaned in compliance with SSPC-SP10/NACE No.2 where required
and for external surfaces the intact zinc shall be cleaned of salts, corrosion and welds will be spot
abrasive blasted to SA 2 ½
Sequence:
Underside of tank bottom plates will be painted with final coat in HAVATEK Workshop and
transported to site. After the completion of Tank Erection, then hydrotests and cleaning, painting
activities will be started.
Inside the Tank, by using scaffolding or mobile platforms to allow painter to reach roof and tank shell
properly, blasting & painting application will start from the roof. Scaffolding contact points will only
be bottom plates, no any contact will be done to shell plates. It will be free standing. After the
application of roof, upper shell plates, then middle section, at last lower shell plates blasting and
painting activities will be completed.
After the dismantling of scaffolding and removal from tank, final blasting & painting activity will be
applied to bottom plates.
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External Application;
Blasting & Painting will be started from the roof and external shells will be completed section by
section by using manlift.
Please find the sample pictures below.
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Areas with coating DFT lower than specified DFT shall be repaired in accordance with paint
manufacturer guidelines to obtain specified minimum DFT as per this specification.
10.7. Overcoating
Prior to over coating, coatings shall be dried and cured in accordance with the paint Manufacturer’s
recommendations. Before over coating, over-runs, drips and smears shall be removed and any coating
damage or imperfection shall be repaired. If the DFT does not meet the requirements of this
specification, corrective action shall be taken.
An inorganic zinc silicate primer shall be sufficiently cured and tested by MEK test before being over
coated. The paint Manufacturer’s maximum over coating times shall not be exceeded. Zinc salts (white
rust) shall be removed in accordance with the paint Manufacturer's instructions prior to over coating.
To minimize the risk of damage, no lifting, transportation, erection or fabrication operations shall be
done before the paint has been fully dried and/or cured. Non-metallic, e.g., canvas, or nylon slings shall
be used for lifting, and wooden blocks shall be applied during transportation.
If the painted areas are damaged while transportation or loading of the material, then repairing or touch
- up will be done according to procedures. Defects exposed during surface preparation, painting
application or final inspection shall be repaired as per the approved procedure. Masking or marking
such defects for later attention may be approved on a case-by-case basis. Repair operations shall comply
with the same requirements as for the work.
The disposition of areas not meeting the required quality shall be as follows:
• Additional inspections shall be performed as required to define the limits of the defective area.
• Defective areas shall be repaired in accordance with a Manufacturer approved repair procedure.
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Coatings that have exceeded the minimum recoat interval and have not exceeded the maximum recoat
interval may be cleaned, as required, and overcoated with the same material. Coatings that have
exceeded the maximum recoat interval shall be repaired using approved procedures and
recommendations of the Manufacturer. Inorganic zinc coatings with DFT above or below (if curing is
complete) that specified shall be removed by blasting. Damage to an inorganic zinc coating shall be
repaired by localized blasting and application of an organic zinc coating. Inorganic zinc silicate should
never be over coated with inorganic zinc. When welding occurs after coating application, the coating
shall be removed 100 mm past the edge of the heat affected coating. Submerged or partially submerged
coating systems, which are damaged during shipment offshore, shall be repaired using coating in
appropriate service category, if required. Applied repair coating shall be allowed to cure beyond the
minimum period prior to submergence.
1. Surface should be inspected for oil and hydrocarbon contamination and in case of presence
of oil or derivatives, surface should be degreased with alkaline detergents in compliance with ISO
12944-4. Agitate the surface to activate the cleaner and before it dries, wash the treated area by Low
Pressure Water Cleaning (LPWC, NACE No.5/SSPC SP-12, around 250-300 bar) using fresh water to
minimum Wa1 (ISO 8501-4). All salt, dust, weld smoke, penetrant and other water-soluble impurities-
contaminants to be on repair areas should be completely removed as well before the surface preparation
according to ISO12944-4.
2. Areas of existing coat which are adjacent to the damages should be examined until reaching strictly
adhering paint in order to ensure coating film’s soundness and define damaged area.
Areas to be painted should be prepared to PSa 2 ½ ISO 8501-2 with 50 mic surfaces profile. Local
blasting equipment’s such as mini-blast can be utilized. In case of any restriction for abrasive blasting
works, areas to be painted should be prepared alternatively to PSt3 ISO 8501-2 with min. 25 mic
surface profile (or in accordance to SSPC SP-11) as minimum requirement. Suitable methods are bristle
blaster, disc grinding, hand sanding, needle gun etc. Ensure the surface is free from mill scale, residual
corrosion, failed coating and is suitable for painting. Do not use power wire brushing due to
the risk of polishing the surface. The surface should appear rough and mat.
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Photo 1: Power Tool Equipment; Needle gun, sanding disc, wire brush etc.
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4. Edges of the existing coatings (old coats) should be feathered. Abrade intact coatings around
the damaged areas to ensure a mat, rough surface profile, suitable for over coating. Consecutive layers
of coating shall be feathered to expose each layer and new coating shall always overlap to an abraded
existing layer.
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Photo 5: Definition (left) and Sample Photo of Correct Feathering Application (right)
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Photo 9: Graphic explanation of premature corrosion failure in the event of improper feathering
5. Damages exposed to bare steel: Having finished the recommended surface preparation, primer can be
applied to required DFT. The other specified coats can be followed in accordance with overcoating
intervals.
Damages to the coatings: Having finished the recommended surface preparation, the coating may be
over coated with required coat/coats.
6. Minor TU repair applications can be carried out using brushes and rollers. For damages exposed to
bare steel, brush is recommended on first coat application due to required penetration.
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Photo 10: Endless polyamide roller with pile height 7-12 mm for high build
Photo 11: Endless polyester roller with a pile height 5-7 mm for aesthetic
General Statements
Always observe the minimum and maximum over coating intervals. If the maximum over coating
interval is exceeded the surface should be carefully roughened in order to ensure good inter coat
adhesion.
In case partial mixing requires during repair - T.U applications, mixing ratios stated in the product’s
TDS&AG forms shall always be followed. Measurement cups and/or rubbers should be utilized when
the partial mix is carried out. However, Jotun recommends to apply full set mixing in order to prevent
risk of faulty mixture.
Minor TU repair applications can be carried out using brushes and rollers. While using brushes and
rollers more coats will be required in order to achieve specified DFT. For damages exposed to bare
steel, brush is recommended on first coat application due to required penetration
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11. INSPECTION
Surfaces prepared for painting shall be inspected and tested to meet the requirements of Document
No: 141-000-PI-SPC-004 Painting Specification”. Subcontractor shall also inspect all surfaces after
cleaning and shall notify Contractors of any defects, improper material or workmanship, or other
conditions which in Subcontractor’s opinion will affect the satisfactory performance and permanency
of Subcontractor’s work. Where such defects have been pointed out to, or by, Subcontractor, no
painting
shall be started until all such faulty conditions have been corrected or until a written agreement has
been made with Contractor regarding any subsequent defects which may develop because of the
conditions noted.
Subcontractor shall monitor wet and dry film thicknesses of the paint and shall compare his findings
with those specified. In cases of inadequate film build, the Subcontractor shall be required to recoat
the surface at his own expense. Instruments to perform the inspection and testing of paint coats
shall be made available at paint Subcontractor care.
Average Dry film thickness shall not be less than 90% of the specified thickness. If the specified dry
film thickness has not been met, additional coats shall be applied until the specified dry film
thickness is attained. The maximum dry film thickness shall be in accordance with the paint
manufacturer's recommendations.
Subcontractor record the data with using HAV-EXT-QC-FRM-0042 Surface Preparation and Painting
Inspection Form.
Coating dry film thickness (DFT) shall be measured in accordance with SSPC PA2. The coating
thickness gauge shall be calibrated before commencement of each fresh measurement operation or
when the gauge is repaired.
Surface roughness shall be measured by means of replica tape or “digital roughness measurement
device” or “ISO comparator” in accordance with ISO 8503-5. Surface roughness shall be recorded at
least one each for tanks with minimum of three measurements per shift/day.
Surface cleanliness (dust level) shall be verified as per ISO 8502-3 and shall be class 2 or better. Soluble
salt content should be measured on the blast cleaned surfaces and shall not exceed 100 mg/m² for external
surface and 25mg/m² for internal surface or lesser than these as specified by Paint manufacturer.
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Spot checks shall be carried out during the painting operation to ensure that the required film thickness is
being maintained. These shall be performed according to the procedure described in ISO 2808, Method
No. 1A – comb gauge.
The QC Inspector shall ensure that each coat has correct film thickness and intermediate coats are
completely dry before additional coats are applied. Inspect for holidays, peeling, cracking, etc. Ensure
that coatings are adequately protected from the elements both during application and drying. Check that
all masking and covering is removed on completion of painting and that paint cans, spent brushes, etc.,
are suitably disposed of. Ensure that if, during sandblasting or painting operations, identification
markings are erased or covered, they are remarked.
Daily inspection reports shall be prepared and maintained by designated staff. The reports shall indicate
the items blasted and coated, materials used, including batch numbers, location, outcome of inspections
and testing and calibration of dry film thickness gauge.
Relative humidity, dew point, air temperature, and steel surface temperature shall be determined and
recorded before each day’s work. Additional readings shall be made and recorded as weather changes
indicate. Dew point shall be determined with a sling psychrometer and psychometric tables or approved
equal. Surface temperatures shall be measured on the work surface by use of a contact thermometer,
which shall be allowed to reach a constant reading prior to recording the measurement.
Wet film thickness (WFT) measurements shall be determined following the procedure in ASTM D4414
Procedure A or ISO 2808 Method 1a. Frequency of measurement of wet film thickness shall be at least
one measurement (three individual readings) per every half-hour of coating operation (per operator).
Cure of inorganic zinc primers shall be tested by burnishing the surface with a coin or other blunt metal
object. Properly cured inorganic zinc primers shall be hard and take on a bright zinc metal appearance
without chipping or flaking. Inspection of inorganic zinc cure shall be performed once per 10 m².
Coating shall be dry, clean and free of dry spray before dry film thickness measurements are made. Dry
Film Thickness (DFT) shall be measured, per SSPC-PA 2 or ISO 2808, Method 6a, and recorded for
each coat at the frequency stated in SSPC-PA-2. At least one determination (i.e., 15 individual
measurements) per coat shall be made.
Approved DFT gauge is the Type 2 – constant pressure electromagnetic probe gauge in SSPC-PA 2.
DFT gauges shall be calibrated at the beginning and end of each work shift according to Manufacturer’s
calibration procedure. The average of the spot measurements for each 10 m2 area shall not be less than
the specified minimum thickness. No single spot measurement in any 10 m2 area shall be less than 80%
of the specified minimum thickness. The average of the spot measurement measurements for each 10
m2 area shall not be more than the specified maximum thickness. No single spot measurement in any
10 m2 area shall be more than 120% of the specified maximum thickness.
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All coated surfaces maybe inspected for holidays using a non-pulsing spiral color brush operated
according to the requirement of ASTM D5162 method B at a voltage recommended by the coating
manufacturer when specified by the contract requirements. The holiday detector shall have an audible
alarm or acceptable equal. Low voltage sponge tester shall not be used. The detector electrode shall be
in direct contact with the entire surface of the coating being inspected. There shall be no gaps in the
electrode or separations between the electrode and the surface of the coating, including the surfaces on
either side of the seam of the pipe.
All indicated holidays and other coating defects, including without limitation those visually apparent,
shall be marked with a grease-free marker and repaired. The number and nature of holidays and coating
defects on each item shall be recorded on the daily inspected record.
Wet sponge 67½ volt holiday detectors shall be used for film thicknesses of 500 microns (20 mils) or
less. High voltage DC holiday detectors, equipped with a flexible brush electrode and set to a suitable
voltage shall be used for film thickness exceeding 500 microns. The test procedure and voltage shall
follow NACE RP 0188-99. Holidays shall be clearly marked in such a way as to allow repairs of the
defective area without removing the markings. Holiday testing shall be conducted at the following
frequency:
In areas where less than 100% of the coating surface is tested, the holiday testing shall be concentrated
on edges, corners, and weld seams. Coatings exceeding a density of 5 holidays in the tested area shall
be subject to the progressive requirements. All holidays shall be repaired.
Adhesion tests shall be performed on finished coatings by making and “x” cut into the coating film to
the substrate and by lifting the coating with a knife. If the failure mode is cohesive (within the coating
material), the adhesion to steel is considered to be acceptable. If the failure mode is adhesive (steel
coating interface) or interlayer delamination is considered to be poor and not acceptable and shall be
rejected.
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surface paint systems shall be minimum 3 MPa and 5 MPa for Internal coating or higher values as
specified by paint manufacturer Adhesion testing shall be done on fully cured lining systems only.
Adhesion testing may be carried out at least once per 100 m² of coated surface. Adhesion testing shall
be carried out on a test specimen and whenever the new batch is used.
11.5.3. DFT
Dry film thickness (DFT) or coating thickness is a measurement made during the application and
inspection of protective coatings. Coatings are designed to perform their intended function when
applied
within the DFT range as specified by the manufacturer. Correct thickness ensures optimum product
performance.
11.6. Materials
All coating products shall be selected from the same manufacturer for any items or equipment using
coating materials. Primer and finish paint materials shall be compatible with each other. Epoxy
materials must be suitable for underground service. All paint materials shall be lead and asbestos free.
Only approved materials shall be used. Generically equivalent coating materials from other paint
manufacturers are acceptable provided prior permission in writing is obtained from the Contractor.
Repair materials shall be the same as those originally used or shall be those recommended by the
manufacturer of the original coating.
11.6.2. Abrasives
Abrasives for blast cleaning shall be clean, free of oil or contaminants, and dry. The particle size shall
be capable of producing the specified surface profile. Mineral and slag abrasives shall meet the
requirements of SSPC AB 1 and project requirements.
Thinners, solvents and cleaners shall be as recommending by the coating manufacturer and shall be
identified by the product number or generic formulation.
Inspection equipment shall be calibrated by accredited calibration companies every year. Calibration
certificates shall be reviewed by Quality Control Department. If certificates are correct, shall be signed
and dated by QC Department. Maintenance process is carried out for devices that are noticed for being
out
of required measurement accuracy at the end of process and devices that are unable to be calibrated for
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any reason. After maintenance, the device shall be resent by Warehouse Unit for calibration.
The original calibration certificates are kept by QCS, the copies can be sent to related person by QCS if
requested. Calibration results are recorded into EİM f.100 Calibration Follow-up List by QCS.
Calibration & Verification Labels that show calibration date and due date, are attached to appropriate
devices. Details for calibration process are mentioned in “HAV-EXT-QC-PRO-0036”- Calibration &
Verification Procedure.
When there is the likelihood of an unfavorable change in weather conditions within two hours after
painting.
When the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85% unless local conditions dictate If
condensation, rain, dust or other foreign materials contaminate the surface of a paint coating, which
is not dry to the touch, the paint shall be removed, the surface re-cleaned and fresh paint applied
During cleaning proper measures for safety and environment control are required. Safety measures will
safeguard personnel and prevent environmental pollution. The safety data sheet the Chemical used should
be available in the site for ready reference. Observe and enforce all local codes & regulations to safeguard
personnel and environment. Restricted entry into cleaning area, authorized personnel only allowed.
Post notice to forbid smoking, welding, flame-cutting and other hot works in the cleaning area. Instruct
cleaning personnel how to step cleaning actions immediately when required. Transport all cleaning
agents, inhibitors, and other chemicals in sealed containers, drums or tanks. Protective clothing’s gloves,
helmets, goggles and nose masks shall be worn by cleaning personnel during cleaning and when handling
cleaning agents. During the blasting and painting activities, all nozzles should be kept open, and an
exhaust fan will be placed to roof manhole to refresh the air inside.
15. ATTACHMENTS
Datasheet
Attachment 1: Datasheet for Muki Z 2001
Attachment 2: Datasheet for Penguard HSP
Attachment 3: Datasheet for Tankguard Storage
Attachment 4: Datasheet for Futura Classic
Attachment 5: Datasheet for Penguard HSP MIO
Attachment 6: Technical Data Sheet Garnet
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QA/QC
Attachment 18: Attachment 17 Painting Inspection Report
Attachment 19: Attachment 18 Holiday Detection and Coating of Weld Joints Log