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Mz-000-Ccx-Mc-Spc-00001-Painting Requirements For Piping - Equipment and Structures Rev1
Mz-000-Ccx-Mc-Spc-00001-Painting Requirements For Piping - Equipment and Structures Rev1
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No. MZ 000 CCX MC SPC 00001 - 1
This document is Work Product under the Agreement between ANADARKO
MOÇAMBIQUE AREA 1, LIMITADA (“COMPANY”) and CCS JV S.c.a.r.l. (“CONTRACTOR”).
All rights, title and interest in this Work Product, including any and all copyrights therein,
are owned by COMPANY, except as reserved under the Agreement.
Uncontrolled if Printed
Mozambique LNG – 6.44 MTPA
PAINTING REQUIREMENTS FOR
PIPING - EQUIPMENT AND STRUCTURES
Document No. MZ-000-CCX-MC-SPC-00001
Rev. 1 Rev Date: 21-MAY-2020
HOLD LOG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................5
1.1 Project Description ...........................................................................................................5
1.2 Document Purpose ...........................................................................................................5
1.3 Acronyms, Abbreviations and Definitions.......................................................................... 5
1.4 Scope ...............................................................................................................................7
1.4.1 General .....................................................................................................................7
1.4.2 Exclusions .................................................................................................................7
1.4.3 Responsibilities ......................................................................................................... 8
1.4.4 Air Data for Final Installation Site............................................................................... 9
2.0 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................. 10
2.1 Codes and Standards ..................................................................................................... 10
2.2 Regulations .................................................................................................................... 13
2.3 Other Specifications ....................................................................................................... 13
3.0 DESIGN ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.1 General Requirements ................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Standard Production Items ............................................................................................. 16
3.3 Piping Items.................................................................................................................... 16
3.4 Machined Surfaces, Bolts and Bolt Holes ....................................................................... 17
4.0 DOCUMENT SUBMITTALS .............................................................................................. 17
5.0 MATERIALS ...................................................................................................................... 18
6.0 COATING PREQUALIFICATION AND TESTING.............................................................. 19
7.0 SURFACE PREPARATION ............................................................................................... 19
7.1 Preliminary Operations ................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................... 21
7.3 Cleaning Precautions for Stainless Steel and special Alloy............................................. 21
7.4 Cleaning Precautions for Galvanized Steel ..................................................................... 22
7.5 Power Tool Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 22
8.0 APPLICATION................................................................................................................... 22
8.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 22
8.2 Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................... 23
8.3 Stripe Coat ..................................................................................................................... 24
8.4 Complementary Requirements ....................................................................................... 24
8.5 Galvanized Steel ............................................................................................................ 25
9.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING ............................................................................................ 25
9.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 25
9.2 Abrasive / Paint Material Storage ................................................................................... 26
9.3 Environment Conditions.................................................................................................. 26
9.4 Ventilation ...................................................................................................................... 27
9.5 Surface Preparation Inspection....................................................................................... 27
9.6 Coating Inspection .......................................................................................................... 27
10.0 REPAIR AND COMPLETION ............................................................................................ 28
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The facility will be constructed at a remote coastal location in the Cabo Delgado province of
Mozambique.
The feed stream is fed to the LNG plant which comprises gas/liquid separation, gas
treatment (removal of acid gas, dehydration and mercury), heavy component (C5+)
removal followed by gas liquefaction, storage and export. Condensate stabilization and
export facilities are also included.
Phase 1a of the project consists of the first two (2) LNG trains and relevant utilities.
TERM DEFINITION
The temperature for determining the coating system, the governing
operating temperature is the temperature which prevails inside
Operating equipment and piping during any intended normal operation.
Temperature Unless otherwise specified this is the minimum operating (cold
insulated services) or maximum operating temperature (all other
cases).
Unpainted spot, thin spot or void in the coating film which
Holiday eventually could allow moisture or other contaminants to contact
the substrate.
Severe/Seacoast Within five miles of coast/seawater and in presence of
Environment industrial plants subject to aggressive external corrosion.
Party responsible for the supply of a particular product, good or
service. In case of painting service the party responsible for surface
Supplier
preparation and application of the external coating, also referred
as Applicator.
A SUPPLIER, reputable and experienced to execute the Protective
Coating Works, organized and qualified, entitled by a purchase or
Applicator
work order, either directly as CONTRACTOR’s SUPPLIER or
Indirectly as VENDOR’s Sub-Supplier.
Owner or Owner’s authorized agent: Chiyoda, CB&I and Saipem
Purchaser
Joint Venture, collectively referred as CCS JV.
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings
TERM DEFINITION
Aluminium, when termed as Marine Type Aluminum is intended as
ALU
alloy 5xxx series and greater.
NSF National Sanitation Foundation
Joint venture between Saipem S.p.A., McDermott and Chiyoda
CCS JV
Corporation
1.4 Scope
1.4.1 General
This document outlines the coating systems to be used for plant location, including the
marine facilities, which are exposed in high humidity, marine, and corrosive environments.
The site shall be considered category as per ISO 12944-2 “C5” for the atmospheric part,
“Im2” for Immersed Structures and “Im3” for Buried Structures.
Specific chemical exposures, special applications, product availability, and other factors
likely will require a departure from this specification in some systems.
The coating systems here specified recalls for use of liquid paints.
1.4.2 Exclusions
This specification excludes underground piping required to be fusion bonded epoxy (FBE)
coated.
This specification excludes architectural paint requirements and tank lining works.
The following surfaces shall not be painted unless specified in other applicable purchase
documents:
a. Corten steel
b. Brickwork and tile, concrete fireproofing, Concrete
c. Plastic, glass, rubber, Mastic
d. Marine Grade Aluminum, brass, galvanized steel (except for safety color) or
cathodic protection anodes
e. Machined parts of operating equipment and gasket surfaces
f. Earthing bosses
g. Factory finished items (including nameplates) except to match the color scheme
h. Metal jacketing and weatherproofing of insulation
i. Anode attachment points that must provide a conductive path between anode and
cathodically protected steel
j. Valve stems, motor shafts and other such moving parts in order not to impair their
free movement
k. Glass surfaces of gauge and sight glasses
l. Weld bevels to be welded by others
m. Electrical/instruments wire and cable
n. Impulse and Instrument tubing
o. Equipment nameplates or special instructions permanently attached to equipment
p. Nonferrous metals other than Stainless Steel (e.g., nickel, titanium, aluminum, etc.)
q. Surfaces 50 mm min. (2 inches minimum coat-back) of field welds, unless
otherwise specified
1.4.3 Responsibilities
When Required the Applicator shall submit to the Contractor its own painting procedure
based on this specification.
All coatings work shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of this
specification, data sheets, drawings, purchase requisition, and Purchaser approved
procedures. Any conflict between these documents shall be referred to the Purchaser for
clarification/resolution before proceeding with the coating application.
Supplier shall not make assumptions to replace information not furnished by Purchaser.
Supplier is required to obtain necessary information from Purchaser.
Any and all claims arising from lack of knowledge of required information will be rejected by
Purchaser.
Supplier shall list and fully describe all deviations from this specification and the related
codes.
Supplier is responsible for furnishing all material, equipment, labor, application, inspecting,
and testing of coatings.
Supplier shall take into account all weather conditions and logistics consequent to the
project location for coating of field erected items.
Supplier is responsible for furnishing all material, equipment, labor, application, inspecting,
and testing of coatings.
Supplier shall provide contractor with the required complete Guarantee documentation.
If dismantling of assembly item is impossible after functional test, inaccessible area shall
be painted with the first coat minimum (plus the tie-coat in case of zinc ethyl silicate primer-
based paint system) before assembly.
Any inaccessible surfaces for proper coating application and/or inspection shall be coated
prior to final assembly. Specifically, flange and bolt holes shall be coated prior to final
installation.
Shop fabricated equipment and packaged units with associated piping are to have surface
preparation, primer, intermediate (where specified), and finish coat applied in the shop by
the Supplier prior to dispatch to site.
Onsite shop or vendor’s fabricated pipe spools and bulk piping are to have surface
preparation, primer, intermediate (where specified) and finish coat applied in the shop.
Site paint activities should be reduced at the minimum necessary: on prefabricated item
any primer, intermediate coat (where specified) and finish coat shall be applied at shop,
while site activities be limited to paint film damage repairs and to weld joints complete
painting.
2.0 REFERENCES
The following codes and standards, including applicable addenda, form part of this specification to
the extent specified herein.
SSPC SP 12 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials
by High-and Ultrahigh-Pressure water Jetting Prior to Recoating
SSPC SP 16 Brush Off Blast Cleaning of Coated and uncoated Galvanized Steel,
Stainless Steels and Non-Ferrous Metals
SSPC PA 1 Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel
SSPC PA 2 Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness
Requirements
SSPC PA 3 Guide 3 Paint Application Guide No. 3 – A Guide to Safety in Paint
Application
SSPC Paint 20 Zinc-Rich Coating Type I Inorganic and Type II Organic
SSPC VIS 1 Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by
Dry Abrasive Blast Cleaning
ISO 8503-5 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel
substrates Part 5: Replica tape method for the determination of the
surface profile
ISO 8504-3 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and
Related Products - Surface Preparation Methods - Part 3: Hand- and
Power-Tool Cleaning
ISO 8573 - 9 Compressed air,
ISO 11126 Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and
Related Products – Specifications for Non-metallic Blast-cleaning
Abrasives (10 Parts)
ISO 16276-1 Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems –
Assessment of, and acceptance criteria for, the adhesion/cohesion
(fracture strength) of a coating – Part 1: Pull-off testing
ISO 16276-2 Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems
Assessment of, and acceptance criteria for, the adhesion/cohesion
(fracture strength) of a coating – Part 2: Cross-cut testing and X-cut
testing.
ISO 12944-2 Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by
Protective Paint Systems - Part 2: Classification of Environments
ISO 12944-4 Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by
Protective Paint Systems - Part 4: Types of Surface and Surface
Preparation
ISO 12944-5 Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by
Protective Paint Systems - Part 5: Protective Paint Systems
ISO 12944-7 Paints and Varnishes - Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by
Protective Paint Systems - Part 7: Execution and Supervision of
Paint Work
2.2 Regulations
This specification requires compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws,
regulations, ordinances, etc. of the nation pertaining to the work and coating materials
manufacture.
3.0 DESIGN
Selection of Paint system shall be the final step of the decisional analysis carried out on the basis
of the design data to be considered for involved external surface; such as the material of
construction, operating temperature regime, exposure to the environment, the presence of thermal
insulation, the presence of fireproofing material, etc.
During the design and the construction of metallic components, the basic criteria listed in standard
ISO 12944-3 shall be taken into due consideration.
The construction should be designed in such a way that it will not interfere with the abrasive blasting
or paint application according to this Specification.
Welding shots drops, and spatters, pores in the weld seams, lamination defects, edges, flame cuts,
fragments, and dents or any other foreign object not removed during construction shall be
considered imperfections and therefore shall be removed before surface preparation.
The steel imperfections detected before, during or after surface preparation shall be removed with
suitable power tools according to the requirements of standard ISO 8501-3 as follows:
Grade P3: For all surfaces intended to be permanently or intermittently immersed or
buried. Edges from flame or mechanical knife cutting shall be rounded to a
minimum radius of 2 mm. Spot and discontinue welds shall be not permitted on
these surfaces.
Grade P2: For all surfaces exposed to marine and industrial environment. Edges from flame
or mechanical knife cutting shall be adequately rounded by three pass grinding.
Spot and discontinue welds shall be not permitted on these surfaces.
Grade P1: For all other surfaces not exposed to aggressive environment and atmosphere.
As far as possible, contact of different metals shall be avoided. In case, due to the unavoidable
design requirements, the contact cannot be avoided, a suitable insulating material (i.e., Teflon or
similar) shall be installed between the different metals. This includes pipes and related supports,
bolts, clips, etc. installed in permanent or intermittent immersed areas and on external areas.
In case of welded assembly or direct coupling made of dissimilar metals with different nobility the
following methods are recommended to reduce and prevent Galvanic Corrosion:
1) Electrically Insulate two materials from each other. If they are not in electrical contact, no
galvanic couple will develop. This can be achieved by using non-conductive materials
between metals of different electro-potential and/or
2) The prevention of contact with an electrolyte can be done by coating the different metals
joined with an impermeable protective layer (on the whole surface) or
3) If it is not possible to coat both materials, the coating should be applied to the material
with the higher electrode potential. In such case, a Minimum of 50 mm coating overlap
from the noble material onto the less noble adjoining substrate is required to provide a
desirable separation (i.e., a coating system for SS substrate shall be extended a
minimum of 50mm over connected CS substrate). If the coating would be applied only
on the more active material, there will be a large cathodic area if the coating is damaged
and for the exposed, very small anodic area, the corrosion rate will be correspondingly
high.
Stainless steel structures and components shall be carefully inspected before their installation
and before any surface preparation.
Any damages noticed on the structures and components shall be immediately notified by the
Supplier to the Contractor, which shall provide instructions for repairs or disposal of the damaged
structures and components.
In particular, handling shall be carried out with particular care and precautions shall be
implemented to avoid ferrous contamination of the stainless-steel structures and components.
Furthermore, the handling shall be accomplished using suitable equipment to avoid damages
and contaminations of the surfaces.
The surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloys shall be performed when these
surfaces must be coated. In this case, abrasive blasting will be executed with the only purpose
to rough the metallic surface according to the requirements of the provided paint system.
In no case, steel-grit and/or shot material shall be used for abrasive blast cleaning of stainless
steel and special alloys. The only use of non-metallic abrasive is mandatory to perform abrasive
blast cleaning on stainless steel.
• Bolts and nuts, in contact with austenitic stainless steel or high Ni alloys, shall not be
galvanized, nor primed with zinc rich primers.
• Austenitic stainless steel and nickel alloy equipment and piping shall be suitably protected
or located such that molten zinc from adjacent galvanized structures will not drip onto them
during field welding operations or in the unlikely event of a fire.
• Insulation weatherproofing on or in the vicinity of austenitic stainless steel or nickel alloy
equipment and piping shall not be fabricated from galvanized sheet.
• Galvanized or zinc coated components shall not be welded to austenitic stainless steel or
nickel alloy equipment or piping paints and primers containing metallic zinc shall not be used
on stainless steel or nickel alloy substrates.
subliming fireproofed surfaces require PFP material manufacturer approved primers and shall be
painted in accordance per paint system 13, Reference to MZ-000-CCX-MC-SPC-00008 shall be
made.
Carbon Steel Lines and equipment receiving partial insulation or metal cages for personnel
protection purpose shall be treated as uninsulated items for selection of paint and shall be painted
per paint system 1, 2, 3, or 4 as required by maximum operating temperature.
For heat exchangers, the higher operating temperature of inlet and outlet temperature shall be used
to select the paint system.
a) The site shall be considered C5 category as per ISO 12944-2. Paint system should be
designed to meet this environment condition.
b) The total paint system shall have a minimum corrosion resistance of 2000 hours when tested
in accordance with ASTM B 117. Any rust creep from the scribed line shall not exceed Table
1 procedure A, rating 8 of ASTM D 1654. Independent laboratory certification is required. In
alternative to ASTM B117 testing, the paint system shall have a test report (by independent
laboratory) to ISO 12944-6 accelerated corrosion (ageing) testing regime to meet, at least,
for “C5” environment and durability in service .
c) The system shall be capable of withstanding the environmental conditions for a period of 5
years, after which deterioration shall not exceed rust grade 8-G in accordance with ASTM D
610.
d) The Supplier shall submit proposed paint procedure to the purchaser for review and approval
before proceeding with the work.
The guarantees terms for coating systems of standard production items shall comply with Section
13.
Inorganic Zinc Silicate (IO Zinc) is NOT compatible with Paint System 5 (Epoxy Novolac Paint) hence
an IO Zinc compatible High Temperature (HT) resistant epoxy paint shall be used (at site) for paint
system completion purpose on carbon/low alloy steel (bulk) valves to be insulated and operated at
temperatures up to +150°C, so making unnecessary the complete IO Zinc primer removal by
abrasive blasting as preliminary reworking to the application of paint system 5. Examples of High
Temperature resistant epoxy paint (IO Zinc primer compatible) are noted in APPENDIX 1.
Stainless steel piping and valves shall be protected against atmospheric corrosion and service
exposure. They shall be shop coated with paint system required per operating temperature and
service conditions.
Gear boxes, actuators, levers, handwheels, etc. valve accessory components shall be painted with
systems specified for uninsulated surfaces and for the effective metal temperature achieved by the
component. Use of high temperature paint system on such components shall not be allowed.
5.0 MATERIALS
Unless otherwise specified, all coating material shall be as specified by the Purchaser in APPENDIX
3, The paint products referenced by trade names within this specification are listed in the APPENDIX
1 to set a standard of quality. Equivalent paint products of other manufacturers will be accepted if
approved in writing by the Contractor.
All coating material in a paint system shall be from the same manufacturer. Material from different
manufacturers shall not be used in conjunction with each other with the exception of carbon/low
alloy steel bulk supplied valves delivered to site already surface prepared and primed with Inorganic
Zinc: Primer top-coating shall be with approved trade-name paints of a manufacturer that might be
different from shop-primer’s.
Inorganic zinc primer shall meet the requirements of SSPC-Paint 20, Type I, Level 1 (minimum 85%
zinc dust by weight in the dry film).
Organic zinc-rich primer shall meet the requirements of SSPC-Paint 20, Type II, Level 1 (minimum
80% zinc dust by weight in the dry film).
Type II zinc powder per ASTM D 520 shall be used in the formulation. Type II zinc powder limits the
total lead content to 0.01% maximum.
Paint Product compliance with either SSPC-Paint 20, Type II, Level 2 and Zinc dust content not less
than 80% (by mass) in the dry film thickness shall be declared in writing by the Paint Manufacturer
unless clearly indicated in the PDS.
Uncoated Machined surfaces shall be protected with a solvent cutback asphalt temporary
preservative (Tectyl 891, Rust Veto 344, or Rust-Ban 392) or Buyer accepted equivalent.
Materials for touch-up of damaged areas of surfaces shall be the same as or equivalent to those
that were originally applied.
Coating material shall be delivered to the place of application in the manufacturer’s unopened,
original containers bearing a legible product designation, batch number, and date of manufacture.
Containers that are damaged shall not be used.
The coating material shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s latest
published instructions and shall be protected from damage, moisture, direct sunlight, and
temperature colder than 5°C (40°F) or warmer than 32°C (90°F). Air-conditioned and/or heated
storage may be required and is the responsibility of the Supplier.
The coating material shall be used within the manufacturer’s published self-life. Containers of
coatings that have exceeded the published self-life shall be segregated from other material and
disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Containers of coatings or components shall not be opened unless they are required for immediate
use.
Thinners, Solvents, and cleaners shall be used as recommended by the manufacturer for each
coating product. The recommended thinners, solvents and cleaners shall be listed on the coating
product data sheets.
Thinner, solvents, cleaning materials, and coating used over stainless steel surfaces shall meet the
following requirements:
• The inorganic halogen content shall be less than 200 ppm by weight.
• The total halogen (inorganic and organic) content shall be less than 1 percent by weight.
• The sulfur content shall not exceed 1 percent by weight.
• Low melting point metals (lead, bismuth, zinc. Mercury, antimony, cadmium, and tin) shall
not be intentionally added to the coating material.
• Inorganic zinc and zinc rich epoxy coatings shall not be applied over stainless steel.
• Temporary Coating on ends-to-weld bulk Stainless Valves, shall be wax-based and
removable by water, alkaline solution or steam cleaning.
MSDS shall be available for review at the job site. The volatile organic compound (VOC) content
shall meet Federal, State and Local or other regulatory requirements.
Prior to blasting, the surface shall be cleaned to remove dirt, lose contaminants by brushing,
vacuuming or blowing off with clean dry air. Oil and grease shall be removed by solvent cleaning
per SSPC-SP1.
Abrasive blasting shall produce surface cleanliness and specified anchor profile for the specified
coating system. The anchor profile shall be verified in accordance with ASTM D 4417, Method C,
using replica tape and spring-loaded micrometer.
The particle size shall be capable of producing the specified surface profile.
Silica sand abrasive shall not be used at the job site.
SSPC-VIS 1 shall be used as a visual standard for degree of surface cleanliness.
Defects such as laminations, burrs, and slivers shall be removed after blasting.
Where possible, surfaces to be coated shall be shot or grit blast cleaned. Where abrasive blasting
is impractical, hand or power tool cleaning per SSPC-SP2, SSPC-SP3, or SSPC-SP11 may be used
with the written approval of Purchaser. Power tools used to clean carbon steel shall not be used to
clean stainless steel.
The abrasive for blast cleaning shall comply with SSPC AB1 (for general use), or SSPC AB3 (On
mild steel and carbon steel only). The abrasive mixture and the compressed air shall be clean, dry,
and oil-free. Conductivity of abrasive material shall never exceed 150 µmS/cm when measured
according to standard ISO 11127-6. Traps, in addition to oil and water extractors mounted on the
compressor, shall be used in compressed air lines to remove oil and moisture from the air close to
the point of use. Air supply shall be tested for oil and water contamination in accordance with ASTM
D4285 or applicable parts of ISO 8573.
Carbon steel and iron abrasives shall not be used on stainless steel. Mineral and slag abrasives
shall be used on stainless steel. White corundum (electro-fused aluminum oxide) should be used on
stainless steel surfaces. Among others mineral abrasives like garnet or brown corundum, white
corundum has the lowest % content of Fe2O3. Iron contamination of SS is so that reduced to the
maximum extent.
Use of Sand is Forbidden.
Abrasive blasting shall not be performed when the ambient or the substrate temperature is less than
3°C (5°F) above the dew point temperature. Dew point shall be measured at the location where work
is being performed using sling psychrometer per ASTM E 337.
Blast cleaning shall not be performed in the immediate area where coating or curing of coated
surfaces is in progress. All surfaces and equipment which are not to be coated shall be suitably
protected from blast cleaning.
Blast Cleaned surfaces shall not be left unpainted during night.
Any prepared surfaces which have visible rust or are outside the four hours limit shall be re-prepared.
The time elapsed between surface preparation and primer coat application shall not exceed 4 hours.
In any case, just prior to coating, the surface cleanliness shall be checked.
Machined surfaces shall be solvent wiped in accordance with SSPC-SP 1 before the application of
temporary coating and shall be protected from damage due to cleaning and coating operations.
Surfaces to be coated shall be rendered dust free prior to the application of each coat by blowing
the surface with clean dry air or by using an industrial vacuum cleaner.
The machined portion of pipe flange mating faces shall be masked with plywood or plastic to protect
internal components. The remaining part of the flange face (including bolt-holes) shall then be
cleaned and coated.
Equipment shall have all openings plugged, masked, and/or blinded before abrasive blasting.
Special Attention shall be given to the valves to be abrasive blast cleaned in assembled condition:
• The valve stem and flange facings shall be properly protected to avoid damage from the
abrasive blasting.
• Stuffing Box chambers shall be properly protected to avoid ingress of blasting medium and
subsequent damage of stem during normal operation.
• Valve opening shall be properly closed to avoid ingress of blasting medium and subsequent
damage of stem and/or seat during normal operation.
The surface preparation of stainless steel and special alloys shall be performed when
these surfaces have to be coated. In this case, abrasive blasting will be executed with the
only purpose to rough the metallic surface according to the requirements of the provided
paint system.
In no case, steel-grit and/or shot material shall be used for abrasive blast cleaning of
stainless steel and special alloys. The only use of non-metallic abrasive is mandatory to
perform abrasive blast cleaning on stainless steel.
Use of mild-steel brushes, or brushes previously used on carbon-steel or other ferrous,
such as zinc or copper alloy material for brushing of stainless steel surfaces is not allowed.
8.0 APPLICATION
8.1 General
Painting shall not take place during inclement weather. Ambient, substrate and coating
material temperature shall be within the range specified by the manufacturer.
Coating application shall not take place when the ambient or substrate temperature is less
than 3°C (5°F) above dew point temperature. The substrate temperature during coating
application and curing shall be maintained between a minimum of 10°C (50°F) and a
maximum of 43°C (109°F).
Coating application shall be suspended during rain, snow or fog. Spray application of
coating shall be suspended during strong gusty wind.
All solvent and thinners and their mix ratios shall be per coating manufacturer’s
recommendation, thinner usage shall not exceed the maximum recommended value in
Paint Product Datasheet.
When multiple component units are mixed, each component shall be mixed separately
prior to the mixing of the combined materials. Only complete kits shall be mixed, no partial
kits will be allowed at any time.
Coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed until they are smooth and free from lumps, if
necessary, strain the material and follow paint manufacturer instructions. Material shall be
agitated to keep the solids in suspension if necessary. Inorganic zinc coatings shall be
applied using an agitated pot.
The cleaned surface shall be coated before any visible rust forms on the surface.
Paint shall be applied strictly in accordance with the Paint Manufacturer recommendations
and the requirements of this specification. Particular attention shall be paid to thinning,
mixing and curing times between subsequent coats.
Prior to apply a succeeding coat, all previous coatings shall be allowed to dry for at least
the minimum time specified by the Paint Manufacturer. Special care must be taken not to
exceed the maximum overcoating time allowed by the Paint Manufacturer. The Paint
Manufacturer's advice regarding the influence of the applied coating thickness, steel
temperature, relative humidity, % of thinner added, shall be considered in determining the
correct over coating intervals.
Coating shall not be conducted When the steel surfaces temperatures is less than 3°C
above the air dew point, When the relative humidity of the air is above 85 % for epoxy
coatings and 90 % for zinc silicate coating (subjected to Paint Manufacturer's
recommendation / requirements compliance).
Prior to apply the following coat, previous coat shall be rendered free of dust, grease and
other foreign matters.
During application of paint containing Zinc powder, attention shall be paid to avoid zinc
spraying on Stainless steel.
The quality of coating application shall be inspected in accordance with section 9 of this
specification to confirm that the Contractor's requirements have been met in full.
If full curing of inorganic zinc is suspect, the curing of zinc film shall be checked in
accordance with ASTM D 4752 by use of MEK solvent rub test.
Indoor coatings or enclosures to permit coating of surfaces during inclement weather may
be used, provided the environmental restrictions specified are maintained throughout the
coating and curing periods.
For painting application in indoor environment, the location where the works are performed
shall be appropriately ventilated, and all Safety aspects shall be strictly followed.
For application and curing of epoxy below 10°C (50°F) surface or ambient temperature,
winter formulation or force curing may be used with the written approval of Purchaser.
Primer shall have a uniform thickness over edges, corners, and welds and shall be free
from mud cracking.
Where it is necessary to apply more than one coat of a particular product to obtain a
specified dry film thickness, then the first coat shall be selected sufficiently different in
color, in order to distinguish from the subsequent coats.
DFT measurement of each paint coat shall be performed and it shall not be outside of the
specified range.
Air compressor shall not deliver air at temperatures in excess of 110°C (230°F)
9.1 General
The following steps shall be subject to inspection by Purchaser's representative:
• Following surface preparation and immediately prior to the coating application,
• Following the application and curing of each coat,
• After final inspection and sign-off, in accordance with the project requirements.
The Supplier shall furnish the necessary testing and inspection instruments, properly calibrated and
maintained. Such equipment shall be available for use by Purchaser in conducting surveillance of
the work.
Prior to using compressed air, the quality of the air downstream of the separator shall be tested in
accordance with ASTM D 4285 (or applicable Parts of ISO 8573). The test shall be performed at the
beginning of each shift and at not less than 4-hour intervals.
The test shall also be performed after any interruption of the air compressor operation or as required
by Purchaser. The air shall be used only if the blotter test indicates no visible contamination, oil, or
moisture. If contaminants are evident, the equipment deficiencies shall be corrected and the air
stream shall be retested. Separators shall be bled continuously. All lines shall be tested individually
prior to use. Surfaces which are determined to have been blasted or blown down with contaminated
air must be cleaned of that contamination and re-blasted with clean air and abrasive.
Reading or Continuous Monitoring data-log and printouts shall be recorded on, and attached to,
quality daily reports.
Any defects disclosed by inspection shall be re-inspected after correction.
The Coating Applicator shall prepare and submit to Contractor a Quality Control Plan (QCP),
detailing all coating activities. Details of Test Requirements are provided in APPENDIX 5 and shall
be used as reference in the planning.
The Coating Applicator shall notify the Contractor before work of part of the work commences.
All personnel involved in the coating works shall have adequate experience of the coating process.
Contractor may decide to send a coating inspector during, or at the end of work, to check paint work.
The Manufacturer shall prepare a paint work planning and shall advice the Contractor before the
date of blasting operation.
ISO 8502-4. In outdoor application, no coating materials shall be applied when there is a likelihood
of a detrimental weather change within two hours of application.
9.4 Ventilation
When the abrasive blast cleaning is carried out in confined spaces, the Applicator shall install
suitable and sufficient ventilation and extraction system, such shall allow good visibility to the
operators. The ventilation system and trunking should be arranged to minimize or eliminate “dead
spaces”.
Suitable and sufficient ventilation shall be maintained during the application of paint and shall
continue whilst solvent release during curing/drying. The ventilation system shall assure the correct
drying of the paint film and shall prevent the vapor concentration to exceed 10% of the Lower
Explosive Limit (LEL).
For the list of Test Items to be performed during coating work execution refer to APPENDIX 5
items be supplied in zinc rich primer only, due to the formation of zinc salts, the difficulties associated
with their removal and their effect upon the adhesion of any further coats of paint applied
subsequently.
12.2 Submittals
When required and with Enquiry response a painting procedure shall be provided, in accordance
with the requirements of this specification. The document shall enclose the following minimum
information:
• Type, Manufacturer and Quality of all abrasive to be used.
• Paint System Schedule
• Technical Data Sheet of Painting Materials (Product, application and Material Safety
Datasheet) for each system selected
• The Typical Inspection Form, which should include the following minimum information:
o Environmental conditions
o Means of cleaning
o Method of surface preparation and standard achieved Surface profile
o Degree of cleanliness Means of paint application Dry film thickness per coat
o Results of zinc silicate cure tests
o Overcoating intervals
o Thickness of finished coating system
o Completion of test panels
o Repair form for each discrepancy Results of adhesion test
• Means of loading, transport and storage
13.0 GUARANTEE
The Applicator and Supplier of the painted item must guarantee quality of the paints, correct
application and the expected duration of the painting systems applied.
- Quality of the paints means that the materials applied have no manufacturing defects, are
suitable for the purpose for which they have been designated and comply with the specifications of
the Paint Manufacturer's technical sheets.
- Correct application means that the coatings are applied in a proper workmanlike manner,
complying scrupulously with the Paint Manufacturer's instructions and/or other contract documents.
- Duration of painting systems applied means that the guarantee commitment by the
Subcontractor or Supplier of the painted item, binds this Subcontractor or Supplier for the duration
indicated in the contract both to supply materials and to carry out all repairs to painting systems free
of charge, in the event of degradation of the work performed and of intrinsic defects of painting
systems, i.e. deriving from failure to fulfil the commitments of quality and of correct application.
All defects such as blistering, disbonding, peeling, etc., even without the presence of rusting, are
not allowed during the guarantee period, as they promote corrosion, insufficient bonding and
degradation of painting works.
Declarations of conformity such as technical statements or laboratory test results documentation
shall be attached to paint working procedures as proof of compliance for accelerated lab test
performances to the requirements of ISO 12944-6 for such paint systems used to protect non-
insulated carbon/low alloy steel and hot dip galvanized surfaces. Supplier of the paint must
guarantee quality of the paints, applicator shall guarantee for correct application and duration of the
painting systems applied.
Quality of the paints means that the materials applied in a workmanlike manner have no
manufacturing defects, are suitable for the purpose for which they have been designated and comply
with this specification and prescriptions given in the Paint Manufacturer's technical sheets.
Correct Application means that the coatings are applied by the Supplier’s Applicator in a proper
workmanlike manner, complying scrupulously with the Contract documents, Paint Manufacturer's
instructions, Current standards, Material Safety Datasheets and proper working techniques.
Duration of painting systems applied means that the guarantee commitment by the Supplier for the
duration indicated in the contract both to supply materials and to carry out all repairs to painting
systems free of charge, in the event of degradation of the work performed due to intrinsic defects of
paint formulation deriving from failure to fulfil the commitments of workmanlike of correct application
and/or Paint Product Manufacturing defects;
Paint manufacturer shall Assure that products provided to the Supplier and/or Applicator are of a
good quality, able to prevent corrosion of the surface on which are applied for the guarantee time
indicated below, are provided in their original containers, un-expired and shipped in traceable lots,
compliant to the technical requirements and properties in the available technical datasheet, fulfilling
the performances specified for the Project as well for the veridicity of data and information provided
in its documentation: any application mixing ratio, processing methodology, storage conditions
including disposal and safe handling (including MSDS data), curing time and application times,
serviceability limit stated in its relevant printed documents (product/system/application datasheet
and official instructions) are valid and correct.
In any case the Applicator shall guarantee for the correct surface preparation, the most suitable
method to achieve the required protective properties of a System specified as well as any particular
requirement made by the manufacturer in its printed documentation; Applicator shall guarantee for
the correct execution with respect to the environmental conditions limitations as well as the proper
inter-coating and curing time, as well that the application has been committed within a time-frame
not higher than six (6) month form the paint product production. The applicator shall guarantee that
the products are applied using suitable tools, properly maintained and in good working conditions,
for their settings so to ensure the correct preparation mixing use and application of the Paint
Products Specified. Applicator shall guarantee that prescribed paint products will be applied without
any thinner or additive different from the type provided by the Paint Manufacturer and in any case
in compliance with Written Manufacturer’s Instructions for their correct and safe use (which shall be
reported in the Inspection Documents as agreed with Paint Manufacturer).
Applicator shall produce quality records to track surface preparation and paint system application
activities on a daily basis and store it for the guarantee period.
Applicator shall guarantee all paintings are not exceeding Ri 2 within a period of five (5) year, starting
from work completion acceptance, according to ISO 4628-3.
Applicator at site of the entire coating system or any coat such primer, intermediate or finish shall
guarantee a Rusting Degree from work completion at site, of Ri 2 after five (5) years as per ISO
4628-3.
All defects such as blistering, disbonding, peeling, Cracking, even without the presence of rusting,
are not allowed during the guarantee period, as they promote corrosion, this include insufficient
bonding and degradation of painting works.
At the end of the guarantee period the maximum degree of cracking, blistering, or flaking shall be
3S3 according to ISO 4628-1, ISO 4628-2, ISO 4628-4 and ISO 4628-5.
If during the above-mentioned period painting defects would be ascertained, the Supplier shall, bring
back the faulty surfaces to the required acceptable degree using the product provided as warranted
by Paint Manufacturer without any additional Cost for the Customer or Contractor.
Hot service painting systems are excluded from the duration guarantee.
Degradation of painting works resulting from: mechanical damage done by third party, force majeure
(fire event, war), contact with corrosive substances differing from the usual atmospheric
environment, heat input, failure to perform normal maintenance and mechanical completion as well
as color variation of paints sensitive to ultraviolet radiation and related defects such as chalking are
not covered by the guarantee obligations. In addition to limitations set forth in other provisions
guarantee is limited to the corrosion protection, corrosion is intended as the corrosive alteration of
the metallic substrate, the warranty period will not be extended for any event or occurrence,
including, but not limited to repairs done by others and will start from the day of acceptance of the
works at supplier premises or designated work location, as defined in the contract conditions.
Under no circumstance the Company approval of a coating system shall be considered a guarantee
from the Company related to the coating materials and repair products and they performance, but
just as an approval to use it by experienced, reputable and qualified users.
14.0 DURABILITY
Durability is a technical consideration/planning parameter that can help the owner set up a
maintenance programme. The information set forth in this section is indicative only and based on
the general assumption that the systems are applied correctly throughout the various process stages
and ordinary maintenance is executed by the Company throughout the lifetime of the structures,
from time to time. Reference to ISO 12944 series should be made for details in maintenance
planning of the coating systems applied on the structures.
PAINT
AREA Durability (ISO 12944-1)
SYSTEM
1 Not insulated CS HIGH (15 to 25 years)
1A Not insulated CS Structures HIGH (15 to 25 years)
11 Galvanized Steel Surfaces HIGH (15 to 25 years)
19 Splash Zone VERY HIGH (more than 25 years)
20 Immersion VERY HIGH (more than 25 years)
Above Table considers the Average thickness of each coating system applicable to the structures,
once exposed to “C5” Conditions.
Durability is not a Guarantee time.
15.0 APPENDICES
Appendix 1 Paint Products
Appendix 2 Painting Schedule
Appendix 3 Paint System Descriptions
Appendix 4 Final Coat Colors
Appendix 5 Test Items
Note 1: Typical manufacturers and products are listed. Others may be used with approval
from the Purchaser. Paint Product Manufacturer to provide datasheet
Insulated: Regeneration
2.1.12 Normal Operating Temp >60 to ≤232 (>140 to ≤450) 4
Regeneration Temp ≤552 (≤1026)
2.2 STAINLESS STEEL (NOTE 1)
2.2.1 Insulated ≤150 (≤300) 8
2.2.2 Insulated >150 (>300) 17
2.2.3 Uninsulated ≤93 (≤200) 11
2.2.4 Uninsulated >93 to 204 (>200 to 400) 16
2.2.5 Uninsulated >200 to 538 (>400 to 1000) 17
3.0 PIPING, PIPING SUPPORTS, AND FITTINGS
3.1 CARBON STEEL
3.1.1 Un-Insulated ≤93 (≤200) 1
3.1.2 Un-Insulated >94 to ≤204 (>200 to ≤400) 2
3.1.3 Un-Insulated >204 to ≤370 (>400 to ≤700) 3
3.1.4 Un-Insulated >370 to ≤538 (>700 to≤1000) 7
3.1.5 Insulated ≥-45 to ≤150 (≥-49 to ≤300) 5
3.1.6 Insulated >150 to ≤400 (>300 to ≤750) 6
3.1.7 Insulated >400 to ≤538 (>750 to ≤1000) 4
Insulated: Regeneration
3.1.8 Normal Operating Temp ≤60 (≤140) 5
Regeneration Temperature ≤232 (≤450)
Insulated: Regeneration
3.1.9 Normal Operating Temp >61 to ≤232 (>141 to ≤450) 4
Regeneration Temperature ≤552 (≤1026)
3.2 STAINLESS STEEL (NOTE 1)
3.2.1 Insulated ≤150 (≤300) 8
3.2.2 Insulated >150 (>300) 4S
3.2.3 Uninsulated ≤93 (≤200) 11
3.2.4 Uninsulated >93 to 204 (>200 to 400) 16
3.2.5 Uninsulated >204 to 538 (>400 to 1000) 17
4.0 MACHINERY
4.1 Pumps, Compressors, and Rotating Equipment 9
5.0 CONTROL VALVES, MOTORS, AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (CARBON STEEL) (NOTE 2)
Control Valves, Actuated On/Off Valves, Pressure Relief
5.1 9
Valves & Shut Off Valves including Actuators (all types)
Notes:
<1> No coating is required on the following uninsulated materials subject to the following temperature
conditions:
- 22% Cr Duplex Stainless Steel at a temperature below 100°C;
- 25% Cr Duplex Stainless Steel at a temperature below 110°C;
- 6% Mo Super Austenitic Stainless Steel at a temperature below 120°C.
<2> No coating is required on the non-pressure retaining parts made of Stainless Steel (316/316L
grade minimum)
<3> The underside (soil/basement side) of Field erected Tank Bottom coating system shall not be
repaired on weld seams, Soil corrosion will be managed by cathodic protection.
SP 16 37.5–50 (1.5-2.0)
200-300
8 Novolac Epoxy100-150 (4.0-6.0) Level 4
(8.0-12.0)
Novolac Epoxy 100-150 (4.0-6.0)
Requirements of
9 Manufacturer’s Standard Paint System
Chapter 3
SP 10 (Sa 2.5) 25–37.5 (1.0-1.5) 100-150
10 Level 4
Novolac Epoxy 100-150 (4.0-6.0) (4.0-6.0)
Paint shall be
SSPC SP10 38-75 (1.5-3.0)
50-75 approved by
13 Epoxy Primer under Intumescent Level 3
(2.0-3.0) Intumescent
Fireproofing 50-75 (2.0-3.0)
Manufacturer.
Notes:
1- The layout and meaning of safety marking is defined as follows: use of Yellow and
Contrasting black on potential hazard location of bumping, falling or tripping of load falling.
Bands are of equal width and to be of at an angle of approximately 45° unless specified
differently.
Verify Quality of
Applied Materials,
stirring machine,
Temperature,
Curing of Before Painting
Compliant with Levels Humidity and
22 Zinc Silicate ASTM D 4752 over inorganic
4/5 curing Time. Wet
Primer zinc-rich primer
the primed coated
surface or suitably
condition the
surface.