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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. GENERAL..........................................................................................................................4
2. REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................4
3. DEFINITION ......................................................................................................................5
4. SURFACE PREPARATION ...............................................................................................5
4.1. GENERAL ..............................................................................................................5
4.2. SOLVENT CLEANING ............................................................................................6
4.3. HAND TOOL CLEANING ........................................................................................6
4.4. POWER TOOL CLEANING ....................................................................................6
4.5. TECHNIQUE AND CONSTRAINTS ........................................................................7
5. APPLICATION OF PAINTING............................................................................................7
5.1. CONTROL PAINTING MATERIAL ..........................................................................8
5.2. PRE APPLICATION PROCEDURES ......................................................................8
5.3. MIXING AND THINNING OF PAINT .......................................................................9
5.4. BRUSH APPLICATION.........................................................................................10
5.5. ROLLER APPLICATION .......................................................................................10
5.6. THICKNESS OF COATING ..................................................................................11
5.7. WET FILM THICKNESS .......................................................................................11
5.8. DRY FILM THICKNESS ........................................................................................11
5.9. MULTIPLE COAT APPLICATION .........................................................................11
5.10. DRYING AND CURING ........................................................................................12
6. INSPECTION AND TESTING ..........................................................................................12
6.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................12
6.2. ENVIRONMENT CHECK ......................................................................................13
6.3. VISUAL FINISHED PAINTING ..............................................................................13
6.4. FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT ....................................................................13
6.5. ADHESION TEST .................................................................................................14
7. PAINTING SYSTEM AND COLOURS CODE ..................................................................14
7.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................14
7.2. APPROVED PAINTING SYSTEMS ......................................................................14
7.3. COLOURS CODE .................................................................................................17
8. PATCHING OR TOUCH-UP AFTER DAMAGE ...............................................................19
9. COATING APPLICATION ................................................................................................20
9.1. GENERAL ............................................................................................................20

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9.2. PRIME COATING .................................................................................................21

9.3. FINISH COATING.................................................................................................22
9.4. FIELD JOINT COATING .......................................................................................22
9.5. REPAIR OF DAMAGE COATINGS.......................................................................23
9.6. COATING SYSTEMS ...........................................................................................23
9.7. COLOR CODE......................................................................................................25
9.8. LINE/EQUIPMENT MARKING ..............................................................................25
10. HOT DIP GALVANIZING .................................................................................................26
11. DOCUMENTATION .........................................................................................................26
12. APPENDIX.......................................................................................................................27

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1. GENERAL
This procedure covers the control of materials and the procedure to be followed in the
course of surface preparation, painting application, inspection and safety requirements
for painting procedure to be used for Block A Gas Development Project Aceh,
Indonesia.
2. REFERENCES
The requirements contained in the latest editions of the following codes and standards
shall form an integral part of this method:
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ASTM A-123 Zinc (Hot Galvanized) Coating on Products Fabricated
from Rolled Pressed and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates,
Bars and Strip
ASTM D-714 Method for Evaluating Degree of Blistering of Paints
ASTM D-3359 Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by
Tape Test
ASTM D-4541 Standard Test Methods for Pull-Off Strength of Coating
Using Portable Adhesion Tester
ASTM D-5162 Standard Practice of Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of
NonConductive Protective Coating on Metallic Substrate
ASTM A780 Repair of Damaged and Uncoated Areas of Hot-Dip
Galvanized Coatings
BS (British Standard Institute)
BS-381C:1980 Colors for Identification, Coding and Special Purposes
ISO (International Organization for Standardization)
ISO 12944 Paint and Varnish - Corrosion protection of steel
structures by protective paint systems.
ISO-21809 Petroleum and Natural Gas Industries – External
Coatings for Buried of Submerged Pipelines Used in
Pipeline Transportation Systems
ISO 8502-3 Preparation of steel substrates
NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)
TM-01-70/75 Visual Surface Preparation Standards
NACE SP0188 Standard Recommended Practice for Discontinuity
(Holiday) Testing of New Protective Coating on
Conductive Substrate
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Cleaning)
RAL (Color Chart Standard)
SSPC (Steel Structure Painting Council)
PA-2 Measurement of Dry Film Thickness

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SSPC-SP2/ St 2 Hand tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP3/ St 3 Power Tool Cleaning
MEDCO Project Document
BLA-G-TS-00-101 Surface Preparation, Painting, Galvanizing
3. DEFINITION
Throughout this specification, the following definitions are applicable:
COMPANY COMPANY is defined as MEDCO E&P MALAKA
CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR is defined as JEC (PT. JGC Indonesia
and PT. Encona Inti Industri Consortium)
SUBCONT/VENDOR SUBCONT/VENDOR is defined as Company or firm was
selected to supply materials, equipment and service
detailed in this specification. This is the entity having unit
responsibility as defined in the industrial codes and
standard.
MANUFACTURER Manufacturer is defined as coating manufacture or
Indonesian agent of the coating purchased or used.
Government Authorities Government Authorities is defined as all national,
regional, local and municipal organization with
jurisdiction over matters applicable to surface
preparation and coating system.
4. SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall be in accordance with paint manufacturer’s instruction and
project specification.
4.1. GENERAL
a. Work shall be done by qualified personnel in a neat and workman like manner
conforming to project specification, carry out any type of surface preparation
and painting qualification prior proceeding with actual work.
b. All painting shall be done in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation.
c. The numbers of painting and thickness of painting should be accordance with
Project Specification.
d. After preparation of substrate surface, any grit or dust shall be removed and a
layer of primer applied before any corrosion or recontamination occurs.
e. Surface preparation shall be subjected to inspection before the primer paint is
applied to ensure all traces of dust and foreign matter have been removed by
solvent cleaning, hand tools or power tools.

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4.2. SOLVENT CLEANING

Solvent cleaning shall be done in accordance with SSPC-SP1 “Solvent Cleaning’
on the surface examined for the presence of oil or grease.
Solvent Cleaning is a method for removing all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and
cutting compounds, and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces with
solvent, vapor, cleaning compound, alkali, emulsifying agent, or steam.
Solvent cleaning may also be used to remove old paint by the use of paint
removers or alkaline paint strippers. Inorganic compounds such as chlorides,
sulfates, weld flux, rust and mill scale are not removed by cleaning with organic
solvents.
Solvent cleaning does not remove rust or mill scale. Change rags and cleaning
solution frequently so that deposits of oil and grease are not spread over
additional areas in the cleaning process. Be sure to allow adequate ventilation.
Includes simple solvent wiping, immersion in solvent, solvent spray, vapor
degreasing, steam cleaning, emulsion cleaning, chemical paint stripping and
alkaline cleaners.
4.3. HAND TOOL CLEANING
Hand-tool cleaning is the least effective of the surface preparation methods, but it
may be used for touch-up/repair maintenance with certain surface-tolerance
painting systems. Hand-tool cleaning shall be a visual standard in accordance with
ISO 8501-1 St 2. Cleaning shall be done with brushes, scrapers, sanders or other
hand impact tools. Hand-tool cleaning could be used if power tool cleaning can not
reach pipe surface only.
Hand Tool Cleaning removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, and other detrimental
foreign matter. It is not intended that adherent mill scale, rust, and paint be
removed by this process. Mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they
cannot be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife. Before hand tool cleaning,
remove visible oil, grease, soluble welding residues, and salts by the methods
outlined in SSPC-SP1.
Loosely adhering mill scale, rust and old paint coatings may be removed from
steel by hand wire brushing, sanding, scraping and chipping. However, these
methods are incomplete and always leave a layer of tightly adhering rust on the
steel surface. Methods are described in SSPC-SP2, Hand Tool Cleaning and
typically the level of preparation should be to ISO 8501-1:2007 grade St2-B, C or
D
4.4. POWER TOOL CLEANING
Generally power tool cleaning is more effective and less laborious than hand tool
cleaning for the removal of loosely adhering mill scale, paint and rust. Power wire
brushes, sanders and impact tools such as needle guns are all commonly used.
Care should be taken, particularly with power wire brushes, not to polish the metal
surface as this will reduce the key for adhesion of the subsequent paint coating.
Mechanical bristle blasting is also an effective method and can produce a surface
profile of up to 75μm (3 mils) in areas where blast cleaning is not feasible.
Power Tool Cleaning removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, and other
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paint be removed by this process. Mill scale, rust, and paint are considered
adherent if they cannot be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife. Before power
tool cleaning, remove visible oil, grease, soluble welding residues, and salts by the
methods outlined in SSPC-SP1.
Methods are described in SSPC-SP3, Power Tool Cleaning, SSPC-SP11, Power
Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal and SSPC-SP15, Commercial Grade Power Tool
Cleaning and typically the level of preparation should be to ISO 8501-1:2007
grade St3-B, C or D. SSPC-SP11 and SSPC-SP15 describe a degree of surface
profile which can be achieved by power tool cleaning
4.5. TECHNIQUE AND CONSTRAINTS
The CONTRACTOR may select one of the below surface preparation methods to
suit the type of work, environmental controls and level of access. Prepared
surfaces shall meet the criteria outlined at each preparation method below.
Prior to commencement of surface preparation, the CONTRACTOR shall uniquely
number each individual section of the structure that is treated separately as one
work lot. Surface preparation requirements below apply to each selected work lot.
A work lot shall be defined as each section of the structure that can be prepared,
dried and coated with the first coat in one continuous operation.
If the surface preparation process exposes surface defects such as rough,
undercut and porous welds, sharp edges, weld spatter, fins, rolled-in slivers,
laminations, pits and craters that may be detrimental to the performance of the
protective coating system, they shall be brought to the attention of the COMPANY
Representative immediately. The COMPANY Representative shall discuss with
the CONTRACTOR how the defects shall be dealt.
Any exposed defects that are repaired by grinding or welding, shall comply with
the specified surface cleanliness and surface profile standards. Any such repairs
shall therefore be conducted prior to final cleaning.
5. APPLICATION OF PAINTING
Coatings shall be uniformly applied without runs, sags, solvent blisters, dry spray or
other blemishes. All blemishes and other irregularities shall be repaired or completely
removed and repainted. Special attention shall be paid to crevices, corners, edges, weld
lines, bolt heads, nuts and small brackets to apply the specified minimum dry film
thickness by brush application if spray will not completely cover all surfaces.
Edges of existing coating shall be feathered towards the substrate minimum 2 inches
prior to over-coating Primers should not be over-coated with the second coat paint until
the specified minimum over-coating time is achieved
Inter-coat contamination shall be minimized by maintaining proper cleanliness and by
applying the intermediate and finish coats within the over-coaing time recommended by
the paint manufacturer. If contaminants are present, they shall be removed before
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5.1. CONTROL PAINTING MATERIAL

All paint material shall be stored in accordance with the paint manufacture’s
written recommendation for protection against temperature extremes well
ventilated, and free from excessive heat, open flame or other sources of
ignition.and shall be brought to the point of usage in original sealed cans,
supplied and delivered in labeled containers.
The label shall be legible at the time of application and shall include:
a. Brand name/name of manufacture
b. Formula or specification number
c. Colour
d. Manufacture’s application instruction
e. Date of packaging
Different brands or different make of paints shall not be inter-mixed. Similarly,
mixing of different brands or generic types of paint material is not permitted. The
manufacturer's pot-life requirements shall be strictly and diligently followed.
The same shall be said for the minimum and maximum over-painting time as
recommended by paint manufacturer.
Only thinners as specified by the paint manufacturer shall be used. Mixing and
thinning directions as furnished by the paint manufacturer shall be followed.
Statutory requirements for levels of volatile organic compound are to be met.
5.2. PRE APPLICATION PROCEDURES
a. Painting shall be applied in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s
instructions and this procedure.
b. Field painting on steel surfaces. Surface preparation shall be finished before
application of primer.
c. Field painting on shop painting. Any previously applied shop painting must be
dry and free of dirt, oil, and other contaminants.
d. Shop painted steel members shall preferably be field painted after erection of
such members is completed. Steel members may be field painted on the
ground before erection, provided such painting is touched-up where damaged,
with the same number of paints and types of paints after erection. The top
paint shall be applied after erection.
e. When the type of paint for field painting is not specified, it shall be approved
and verified whether the paint to be used is compatible with the shop applied
paint(s).
f. Surfaces (other than contact surfaces) of fabricated assemblies which are
accessible before erection but which will not be accessible after erection shall
receive all field paints of paint before erection.
g. All field welds and all areas within four inches of welds shall be cleaned before
painting, using surface preparation methods at least as effective as those
specified for the structure itself; all welds shall either be blast cleaned, or
thoroughly power brushed.
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i. Painting should be applied with maximum 4 hours after surface preparation

finish
j. If corrosion found before painting applied surface should be re-cleaned using
power brush.
5.3. MIXING AND THINNING OF PAINT
a. Paint shall be mixed in accordance with manufacturer’s instruction and as per
specification.
b. Mixing method shall be applied in accordance with the paint manufacturer
recommendation.
c. All pigmented paint shall be strained after mixing except where application
equipment is provided with strainers. Strainers shall be of a type to remove only
skins and undesirable matter but not to remove the pigment.
d. Where a skin has formed in the container, the skin shall be cut loose from the
sides of the container, removed and discarded. If the volume of such skin is more
than 2% of the remaining paint, the paint shall not be used.
e. Mixing in open containers shall be done in a well ventilated area aways from
sparks or flames.
f. Paint shall not remain in spray pots, painter buckets, etc., overnight, but shall be
stored in a covered container and re-mixed before use.
g. All ingredients in any container of paint shall be thoroughly mixed before use and
shall be agitated often enough during application to keep the paint uniform. The
paint shall be mixed in a manner which will ensure the break-up of all lumps,
complete dispersion of pigment and a uniform composition. Paint shall be
carefully examined after mixing for uniformity and verify that no unmixed pigment
remains on the bottom of the containers.
h. The following are acceptable methods for mixing most of the paint material.
- Mixing with mechanical paint shakers
i. Mixing in open containers shall be done in a well ventilated area away from
sparks or flames.
j. Paint shall not be mixed or kept in suspension by means of an airstream bubbling
under the paint surface.
k. Dry pigments which are separately packaged shall be mixed into paint in such a
manner that they are uniformly blended and all particles of the dry powder are
wetted.
l. Paste shall be made into paint in such manner that the paste shall be uniformly
blended and all lumps and particles broken up to form a homogeneous paint.
m. If the painting material requires the addition of a catalyst, the pot life under
application conditions shall be clearly stated on the label. The pot life shall not be
exceeded. When the pot life limit is reached, the spray pot shall be emptied, the
material discarded, the equipment cleaned and new material catalyzed.
n. Thinner shall not be added to primer or paints unless necessary for proper
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o. All painting materials shall be ready – mixed unless otherwise specified. Where a
2 pack system is supplied by the paint manufacturer, it shall be mixed at the
painting shop or at site in the manner prescribed by the manufacturer, not more
than the amount which can be applied during the stated pot life shall be
prepared.
5.4. BRUSH APPLICATION
Brush application should always be undertaken using an appropriately sized, good
quality synthetic or natural fibre brush compatible with the product being applied.
This application technique is relatively slow and is generally used for painting
small areas for surface tolerant primers, where good penetration of rusty steel
substrates is required. It is particularly suitable for the application of stripe paints
and for painting complex areas where the use of spray methods would lead to
considerable losses due to overspray and associated dry spray problems.
Note that most high build paintings are designed for application by airless spray;
high film build will generally not be achieved by brush application. In general, twice
as many paints will have to be applied by brush to achieve a similar build when
compared to airless spray.
Brush application requires considerable care when applying non-convertible
paintings over one another, e.g. chlorinated rubber over chlorinated rubber, or
vinyl on top of vinyl. In these cases, the solvents in the wet paint readily redissolve
the previously dry bottom paint. Even a mild degree of the brushing out normally
given to top paints will cause pick-up of the previous paint and result in a very poor
finish. Even, light strokes should be used in these circumstances, covering a
particular area with one or two brush strokes, and on no account working the
bristles into the previous paint.
Brush application may be used under the following circumstances :
a. Brush application shall be done in areas which cannot be properly sprayed
and for touch up maintenance where spray application is not practical.
b. Brush shall be of a type and size which permits proper application of paint.
Round or oval brushes are most suitable for irregular surfaces such as bolts,
weld, pitted steel, etc.
c. Wide flat brushes shall be used for large flat areas.
d. Paint shall be worked into all corners and crevices.
e. Rugs and sags or other defects will not be permitted
5.5. ROLLER APPLICATION
Roller application shall be discouraged and shall be subject to the specific
approval of COMPANY. If allowed, it will only be used on relatively large surface
areas provide the first primer paint of paint is applied by brush and its use in
accordance to Paint manufacturer's instructions.
Where application by roller, the paint shall be spread evenly over the entire area
with a minimum practical amount of rolling. A uniform method of application shall
be adopted when painting large areas to minimize paint joint build up. Roller
application shall not be used on irregular surface such as rivets, bolts, crevices,
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paint trays shall be suitable for the purpose intended and shall be maintained in
good order and condition.
Roller application is faster than brush on large, even surfaces and can be used for
the application of most decorative paints. However, control of film thickness is not
easily achieved. As with brush, high film build will generally not be attained. Care
must be taken to choose the correct roller pile length, depending on the type of
paint and degree of roughness of the surface.
Typically, phenolic core rollers should be used, fitted with a smooth to medium pile
roller cover and the roller cover should be pre-washed to remove any loose fibres
prior to use.
5.6. THICKNESS OF COATING
The minimum painting thickness shall be as specified for each paint system. The
maximum thickness in any one application must not exceed that recommended by
the paint manufacturers.
5.7. WET FILM THICKNESS
a. The wet film thickness of each paint and the exact percentage of thinner used
in its application shall be as specified by the paint manufacturer.
b. Operator shall be issued with a film thickness gauge and shall use it to do
frequent checks on the applied wet film to achieve required dry film thickness.
c. WFT and DFT measurements shall comply with ASTM D 4414 and SSPC-PA2
respectively
5.8. DRY FILM THICKNESS
a. The thickness specified are, in every case the minimum required.
b. The painting section or operation shall maintain at the site or shop, a dry film
thickness gauge which has been proven as accurate. DFT gauge shall be
calibrated prior to using.
c. After each painting has cured, its thickness shall be tested by SC QC inspector
and may be tested by inspector in accordance with the standard and
application.
5.9. MULTIPLE COAT APPLICATION
a. Where more than one painting is specified, each painting shall be tinted
differently from the others so that missed areas will be usually apparent.
b. Immediately before each painting after the first (except those prescribed by the
paint manufacturer as ‘wet on wet’) the surface shall be examined to
determine its need for cleaning.
c. If grease or oil is present, it shall be removed by a suitable solvent. Salt and
dirt adhering to the surface shall be removed by scrubbing with a solution of
non-ionic detergent and then pressure – hosed. The same treatment shall be
given to areas from which grease or oil has been removed.
d. Except for painting designate by the paint manufacturers as ‘wet on wet’,
painting shall be applied only under the following conditions:
- The surface has been cleaned and is dry.

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- The manufacturer’s stated minimum time for re-paint has elapsed.

- The manufacturers stated maximum time for re-paint has not elapsed. If
the maximum time has elapsed or in the case of re-painting, then pre-
treatment shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendation
5.10. DRYING AND CURING
a. All drying and re-coat times shall be done as specified by manufacturer.
b. Curing shall conform to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Force curing
shall only be done in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.
c. Paint shall be protected from rain, condensation, contamination until dry to
fullest extent practical.
d. No paint shall be subjected to immersion before it is thoroughly dried or cured.
6. INSPECTION AND TESTING
6.1. GENERAL
Surface preparation and Painting activity shall be inspected by Certified Inspector
with NACE CIP Level 2 or Equivalent.
Sub Contractor shall submit 2 (two) panels abrasive blasted to the degree
specified and coated as per coating system specified. The panel shall be tested
on degree of cleaning surface, DFT of each layer also adhesion for approval.
It shall be the responsibility of SUBCONTACTOR to conduct the test and
inspection as follows in accordance with paint manufacturer’s application
instruction and project specification. CONTRACTOR shall monitor all tests
performed by SUBCONTACTOR. The following tests shall be performed at start-
up and at specified intervals.
a. The SUBCONTACTOR is responsible for providing inspection to assure that
the requirements of this standard are met. The COMPANY’S Representative
may, at his discretion, inspect the work at any stage of completion. Inspection
for final acceptance will be done by the COMPANY’S representative.
b. Inspection Hold points - There will be an inspection hold point between each
phase of the work (surface preparation, prime paint, intermediate paint, finish
paint etc.) where the SUBCONTACTOR's inspector and the COMPANY’S
inspector shall both have an opportunity to inspect all portions of the work in
progress. Any deficiencies found during either the SUBCONTACTOR'S or
COMPANYS inspection shall be corrected before work proceeds to the next
step of the operation. SUBCONTACTOR shall make all parts of the work
accessible to the COMPANY’S Representative to perform inspections.
c. The film thickness of each Painting shall be checked by each of the following
methods:
- Immediately after application, wet film thickness readings shall be taken
with a wet film thickness gauge.
- After curing, film thicknesses of each paint shall be measured by the
procedure described in SSPC-PA2
d. SUBCONTACTOR will provide the COMPANY with a daily schedule detailing
where all painting activities are being performed and will give as much notice
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as is practical to schedule inspections so as not to interfere with the flow of

the SUBCONTACTOR work.
e. The SUBCONTACTOR shall provide daily Painting Reports using the form
shown in Appendix A or an approved alternate for all areas being worked on.
SUBCONTACTOR shall also provide a Summary Painting Report for every
major piece of equipment pipe upon completion of the work.
f. Defective work shall be corrected by the Painting SUBCONTACTOR at his
sole expense.
6.2. ENVIRONMENT CHECK
a. Before commencing work on surface preparation and painting, the
atmospheric temperature and relative humidity shall be measured in order to
determine the dew point. Relative humidity readings shall be measured a
maximum interval of 2-hour.
b. Following determination of the dew point, the steel surface temperature shall
be measured at regular 2-hour intervals. The steel surface temperature shall
be 3ºC or more above the dew point during surface preparation as well as
during coating. The RH maximum 85 %.
6.3. VISUAL FINISHED PAINTING
a. The finished painting surfaces shall be of uniform colour and free from
pinholes, peeling, sags, and runs. etc.
6.4. FILM THICKNESS MEASUREMENT
a. The dry film thickness of individual paints and of the total painting system shall
be checked in accordance with SSPC PA2 at random locations over areas
representative of the work in progress. There shall be a check of at least one
area on each horizontal, vertical and curved surface.
b. With the exception of areas such as welds, crevices, etc. the specified
minimum dry film thickness shall not be exceeded by more than 50%.
c. Dry film thickness shall be measured with a painting thickness gauge suitable
for given type of painting thickness range and substrate material (magnetic or
nonmagnetic).
d. SUBCONTACTOR shall insure that all the inspection, measuring and test
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6.5. ADHESION TEST

Tabel 1. Adhesion Test

Acceptance Record
Method *10
criteria Item *1

ASTM D4541: Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Min. 3 MPa Form No.1

Using Portable Adhesion Testers

Min.
ASTM D3359: Test Methods for Measuring Form No.1
Classification
Adhesion by Tape Test
4B.

Test panel : Test panel shall be prepared by Vendor / Subcontractor during the
actual painting work at shop / field.
Extent : All painting system work at shop / field.
Frequency : 3 times (Initial, mid, and last term of painting schedule at shop /
field)
7. PAINTING SYSTEM AND COLOURS CODE
7.1. GENERAL
The same Painting manufacturer shall manufacture all protective-painting
materials for each painting system. If there is a requirement to use alternative
supplier products the SUBCONTRACTOR shall inform COMPANY, in writing, of
the proposed supplier change and reasons for the change. COMPANY will
respond to the SUBCONTRACTOR, in writing, of their decision.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall ensure that the proposed painting system complies
with the Painting System Specification and the requirements of the contract in
regard to the specified system and colour.
7.2. APPROVED PAINTING SYSTEMS
Approval may be given for painting systems not included in ITP for special
application areas where an approved system does not provide adequate
protection. The SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit full details of any proposed
system to the COMPANY for assessment.
If a painting system is not specified in the works, ITP shall be used to select an
appropriate painting system, subject to the approval of the COMPANY prior to
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Tabel 2. Recommended Products for Company Coating Systems

AKZONOBEL
Generic Description (International PPG HEMPELS CHUGOKU JOTUN KANSAI PAINT DNT
Paint)
Inorganic zinc silicate
GALBON S-HB
primer (Shall have Interzinc 2265 Sigmazinc 158 Galvosil 15790 Resist 78 ZINCTECT 1500 Zettar OL-HB
100 PZ
minimum 65% Zinc)
Modified Silicone (Shall be Hempel’s
THERMOTECT
able to cured at Ambient Intertherm 50 Sigmatherm 540 Silicone Alu Silicon HR Silver Solvalit V-Silicone HR
600 SC
Temperature) 56914
High Temperature Silicone Hempel’s
THERMOTECT
(Shall be able to cured at Intertherm 50 Sigmatherm 540 Silicone Alu Silicon HR Silver Solvalit V-Silicone HR
600 SC
Ambient Temperature) 56914
Hempathane HS
Aliphatic polyurethane Interthane 990 Sigmadur 550 Unymarine HS Hardtop XP RETAN 6000 V Top HB
55610
Sigmaprime 200
Hempadur Penguard EPOMARINE
Inhibitive epoxy primer Intergard 269 or Sigmacover Univan NT Eponics #20 U/C
15300 Special PRIMER GREY
280
Hempadur Multi KANSAI
PERMAX 3000
Epoxy Glass Flake Interzone 505 Sigmashield 460 Strength GF Marathon SUREGLASS Resilining EP
S
35870 VE
Sigmacover 410
Hempadur Umeguard SX Penguard
High solid epoxy Intergard 475HS or Sigmacover EPOTECT HB Eponics #20 U/C
Mastic 45881 HS Midcoat
620
High solid epoxy (tank Hempadur EPOMARINE
Interline 850 Sigmaguard 720 EPICON T-500 Tankguard HB Eponic PH
lining) 15460 PC 100
Epoxy Phenolic (for Intertherm 228 Sigma Hempadur
Epicon T-800 Epoxy HR - Eponic PH
Insulated Material) HS Phenguard 85671
Epoxy Phenolic (tank Sigma Hempadur Tankguard
Interline 850 Epicon T-800 - Eponic PH
lining) Phenguard 85671 Storage
Sigma Hempadur
Epoxy Novolac (tank lining) Interline 399 - Tankguard Plus - Eponic PH
Novaguard 840 85671
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Epoxy Novolac ( up to
Hempadur
320oF intermitten Interline 994 - - = - Eponic PH
85671
condition)
High solids, polyamine Hempadur
Interline 984 Sigmacover 630 Epicon T-500 Jotamastic 90 Epotect GX Eponics #20
cured epoxy 15460
High solids, self priming
Hempadur Umeguard SX
epoxy (Surface Tolerant Interseal 670HS Sigmacover 630 Jotamastic 90 Esco NB Epoall HS
Mastic 45881 HS
Epoxy)
Antirust Primer
Hempalin Primer
Alkyd primer Interprime 198 Sigmarine 24 LZI Primer JotaQD Primer Grey or SD ZP Primer QD
12050
Marine Primer
Hempalin JotaQD Top Ftalit or SD
Alkyd enamel (top coat) Interlac 665 Sigmarine 48 Evamarine-I V-Enamel
Enamel 52140 Coat Marine TC

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7.3. COLOURS CODE

Each paint in the painting system shall be of a significantly different colour than
the previously applied paint to enable the spray painter and inspectors to establish
whether the painted surface has been adequately and evenly covered.
The colours of full paints as well as stripe paints shall be in contrast with each
other.
The colour of the first paint shall be in a colour that is in contrast with the cleaned
substrate. The Painting Manufacturer shall supply factory-tinted materials only in
original packaging containing a label that states the colour of the painting material.
The SUBCONTRACTOR shall not facilitate tinting of the painting materials.
There may be instances where the paint will need to be repaired while equipment
is in service and blasting or cleaning may not be possible due to operational
reasons. Special cleaning solutions and paints may be permitted and this would
require written approval from the COMPANY.
Note : Standard for final coat colour to be used will be specified later (BS/JIS or
others). Final colour will be decided at engineering stage.

Table 3. Company Color Codes

A. PIPING, VALVES and STRAINER

P&ID Fluid
Fluid Service Color Standard
Service OSHA Color RAL Standard
Definition Reference
Code

BW Boiler Feed Water

DW Demin Water

High Pressure
HC
Condensate

HS High Pressure Steam

Low Pressure
LC
Condensate
BS 381C: 1980 RAL 5015
Safety Blue Designation Light French
LS Low Pressure Steam (Sky Blue)
Blue 175
PW Potable Water

RW Raw Water

UW Utility Water

Middle Pressure
MC
Condensate

MS Middle Pressure Steam

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WW Produced Water

DC Closed Drain

DF Diesel Fuel

HF Hydrocarbon Fluid BS 381C: 1980 RAL 6002

Safety Green Designation MIddle
HL Hydrocarbon Liquid Brunswick Green 226 (Leaf Green)

WO Oily Waste Water

DA Atmospheric Drain

BS 381C: 1980 RAL 1028

SF Sulphur Line Orange Designation Light Orange
557 (Melon Yellow)

AM Amine

AD Amine Drain

CH Chemicals BS 381C: 1980 RAL 7044

Safety Grey Designation Light Aircraft
GD Glycol Drain Grey 627 (Silk Gre)

GL Glycol

WC Chemical Waste Water

PA Process Air

IA Instrument Air BS 381C: 1980 RAL 3015

Pink Designation Pale
N2 Nitrogen Roundel Red 454 (Light Pink)

UA Utility Air

FE Fire Extinguisher BS 381C: 1980 RAL 3020

Safety Red Designation Signal red
FW Fire Water/Foam 537 (Traffic Red)

FG Fuel Gas

FL Flare Fluid BS 381C: 1980 RAL 1003

Safety Yellow Designation Golden
HG Hydrocarbon Gas Yellow 356 (Signal Yellow)

VN Vents

RAL 8007
HO Hot Oil Brown BS 381C : 1980
Designation Golden (Fawn Brown)

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Brown 414

BS 381C : 1980 RAL 6002

LO Lube Oil Safety Green Designation Mid
Brunswick Green 226 (Leaf Green)

BS 381C : 1980 RAL 2003

Sulfur Chemical Waste
WS Orange Designation International
Water (Pastel Orange)
Orange 592

B. STRUCTURAL

Service OSHA Color Color Standard Reference RAL Standard

BS 381C: 1980 Designation Light RAL 7044

Piping Support Safety Grey
Aircraft Grey 627 (Silk Grey)

8. PATCHING OR TOUCH-UP AFTER DAMAGE

a. The painting repair method shall be as per paint manufacture’s specifications.
b. The painting materials used for repair and maintenance shall be the same as the
original materials or as per project specification.
c. The surface preparation method for repair will depend upon the size of areas to be
painted and the repair painting materials required.
d. The area of the painting damage, along with the adjacent area of painting on part
sides shall be thoroughly prepared /abraded.
e. Areas of steel that require coating repairs shall be dry and free from dirt, dust, oil
and grease and loose and flaking paint or any other contamination that may
compromise the performance of the coating system. If any such contaminants are
present, they shall be removed in the same manner as outlined for newly blasted
surfaces.
f. Areas subjected to surface damage no exposing the primer shall be washed with a
2% detergent / fresh water solution, rinsed with fresh water and abraded ensuring
that edges of sound paint work are chamfered. The exposed area shall be painted
with appropriate mid coats and finishing coat to restore the damaged area to the
specified film thickness
g. Areas subjected to damage exposing the primer of metal surface shall be prepared
by blast cleaning to the original specification and recoated with thespecified primer,
mid and finish coat to restore the film thickness. Repainting shall cover the prepared
area to the original specification
h. Where the damage has penetrated the coating, the area immediately surrounding
the penetration and exposed metal shall be power-tool cleaned to visually resemble
AS 1627.4 Sa2½. This can be achieved with the use of a abrasive spot blasting. If
the total damaged area exceeds 0.5% of the total surface area of the work lot shall
the damaged surfaces be abrasive blast cleaned to AS1627.4 Sa2½ with a surface
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profile of 50-75μm Rz or as per the original specification. Abrasive blast cleaning of

damaged areas shall only be conducted in a stop-start manner to ensure over-blast
damage does not occur to the intact coating. Masking of intact coatings may be
necessary to prevent over-blast damage.
i. Edges of the sound coating adjacent to bare metal, shall be feathered back to a
sound surface and roughened over a distance of 50 mm from the edge of the bare
metal. This may be achieved with a disc grinder, flapper wheel, flexible sanding disc,
an abrasive spot blasting.
j. No loose or flaking paint shall remain around the damaged area. Care shall be taken
that any exposed bare metal is not burnished or polished. All bare metal and
surrounding feathered edges shall have a visibly profiled surface. All residual dust
and debris shall be removed with clean and dry compressed air or by wiping with a
solvent soaked rag. The solvent to be used shall be the same as the thinning solvent
for the first coat that is to be applied.
k. If climatic control equipment is not functional, surface preparation or coating
application should not take place if the relative humidity exceeds 85% R.H and/or
the temperature of the steel is less than 3º above the dew point. Climatic conditions
shall be measured with appropriately calibrated conventional or electronic gauges.
l. Localized touch-up repairs shall generally be conducted by brush, roller or spray,
depending on the size and extent of repairs that are required and the location in
which the structure requiring repair is situated. The coating repair normally aims to
reinstate the originally applied system and the original specification is therefore
applicable to repairs as well. The first spot coat shall be applied by brush and
completely cover the exposed metal substrate whilst overlapping onto the
surrounding feathered edge of the existing coating by at least 75 mm.
m. The total DFT of repaired areas shall comply with required thickness outlined.
Depending on the required film thickness and the application method, it may be
necessary to apply multiple coats to achieve the total required film build. Each coat
shall be allowed to cure in accordance with the minimum recoat times outlined in the
Coating Manufacturer’s datasheet.
n. All repairs shall be documented in the SUBCONTRACTOR’S quality documentation
and attached to the original inspection reports applicable to the work lot in which the
damage has occurred.
o. If coating repairs are to be conducted while equipment is in service and abrasive
blasting or power tool cleaning as specified above is not possible due to operational
reasons, special cleaning solutions and coating materials may be permitted and this
would require written approval from the Superintendent
p. Any defect disclosed by inspection shall be re-inspected after correction.
9. COATING APPLICATION
9.1. GENERAL
a. All carbon steel and iron surfaces shall be primed and top coated in
accordance with this specification. All coating materials shall be applied in
strict accordance with the written instructions of the coating Manufacturer and
the requirements of the specification.
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shall apply all coating.

c. All coating shall be applied without runs, sags, excessive overspray, mud
cracking, orange peel, delaminating and other deleterious defects. These
defects and other signs of improper application shall be repaired immediately,
for small areas not exceeding 1 square foot. Larger areas shall be re-blasted
and the coating reapplied. Edges and crevices shall receive careful attention
to ensure adequate coverage.
d. Coating shall not be applied when any of the following conditions are present :
- Any visible moisture or flash rust is on the surface of the steel.
- Temperature (metal or ambient) falls below 500F.
- Relative humidity is greater than 85 percent, or the metal to dew point
temperature difference is less than 50F.
- Dust is present that can contaminate the sandblasted or freshly coated
surface.
- Dirt or other detrimental materials have contaminated the surface. If
contamination cannot be removed from the coated surface then the
entire coated shall be removed, blasted and recoated in accordance with
this specification.
- When the previous coat has not been allowed to fully cure.
- If runs, sags and curtain walls begin to occur.
- Under high wind conditions which can cause excessive over spray and
other defects.
- If rain showers are expected before the coating can completely dry.
- Surface pH less than 6 or greater than 8.
e. Particular attention shall be given to the timing, temperatures, humidity and air
cleanliness between applications of each coat to ensure proper inter-coat
adhesion. In any case, recoat time shall not exceed 48 hours unless
specifically required by the coating Manufacturer. The only exception to this
requirement is for inorganic zinc silicate primers that may benefit from long
time duration before over coating.
f. Only the solvents, thinners and catalysts/activators specified by the coating
Manufacturer of the product being applied shall be used. The Manufacturer of
the topcoats shall be the same as the Manufacturer of the prior coat and
intermediate coats. Intermixing of the same coating generic types but of
different manufactures is not permitted.
g. CONTRACTOR shall top coat all equipment prior to delivery to jobsite.
9.2. PRIME COATING
a. All surface shall be primed on the same day that surface preparation is
performed. If prepared surface is not primed on the same day, it shall be
prepared again prior to application of the primer.
b. Primer coat shall only be applied to steel and iron surfaces that have been
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c. When primers coat are applied, the pigment shall be kept in suspension. The
spray equipment shall have a continuous mixing device.
d. Primer coat shall be applied to all friction, faying surface and flanges.
e. Primer coat shall be applied to within 1 inch of the edge of a field weld bevel or
field splice as applicable. The topcoat(s) shall be applied up to 6 inches from
the field weld bevel.
f. Brushing of primer coat is not recommended and shall be avoided where
possible. COMPANY will determine if brushing may coat an area. The
Manufacturer recommended thinner may be used if brushing must be
performed. The proper size of brush shall be used to ensure that the coating is
worked into all crevices and corner.
g. Application method of primer coat shall be complying with Manufacturer
specification. All edges, corners, fillet welds and other areas where grinding is
not possible and all other sharp edges and protrusions shall be coated with
one additional coat of brush applied primer.
9.3. FINISH COATING
a. Primed surfaces that have been contaminated with dirt, grease, oil or other
foreign material shall be re-cleaned in accordance with Section 5 of this
Specification.
b. The COMPANY standard color code is defined in Table 3. All top coats shall
comply with this color code. Because of variations in colors among different
Manufacturer, CONTRACTOR is required to submit to COMPANY a color
chart for the particular products proposed. COMPANY must approve the
selected colors prior to coating application.
c. Application method of finish coat shall comply with Manufacturer’s
specification including time interval between primer application and finish coat.
Small areas or hard-to-spray areas as determined by COMPANY may be
brushed to the required maximum dry film thickness. When airless spray is
used, the fan pattern shall not exceed 1 foot when sprayed.
9.4. FIELD JOINT COATING
a. The field joint coating shall only be applied to steel and iron surfaces that have
been prepared by proper surface preparation as per Section 5. Prior to surface
preparation by blast cleaning, parent coating shall be shielded if required to
avoid any detrimental effects of this work.
b. The field joint coating shall be compatible with the plant-applied coating and
ensure continuity of corrosion protection.
c. The weld geometry and structure shall be taken into consideration during the
selection of the field joint coating system.
d. The maximum design temperature of field joint coating shall be greater than
the maximum operating temperature of equipment.
e. The temperature of the substrate shall be at least 30C above the dew point.
Pre-heating of substrate is required if the initial temperature of surface is less
than 30C above the dew point.
f. The coating shall be applied symmetrically and with approximately equal
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overlaps onto the plant-applied coating on either side.

g. When painting is applied to surface in which will be applied heat shrink sleeve
(or equal system), parent coating shall be shielded from any detrimental-
effects of pre-heating of steel surface and coating application. The control of
heating shall ensure that any accidental heating of the pipe wall to a
temperature higher than 2750C is prevented. Flux shields may be required to
prevent excessive heating of parent coating by induction heating. Direct
heating of steel surface after completed surface preparation shall be by
induction heating. Heating of PE/PP parent coating overlap shall be by hot air
or infrared heat. Pre-heating by gas torches is not allowed, except for field
joint coating systems cold-applied polymeric tapes and heat-shrinkable
material, polyethylene-based.
h. Adequate shelter from rain and wind shall be provided.
i. Application method of field joint coating shall comply with MANUFACTURER
specification.
9.5. REPAIR OF DAMAGE COATINGS
a. All exposed bare steel surfaces shall be prepared in accordance with Section
5 of this Specification. The edges of sound coating shall be feathered a
minimum of 2 inches from the damaged area.
b. Immediately after completion of surface preparation, the affected area shall be
primed using one of the repair systems specified in Table 1, depending on the
type original coating and the surface preparation used.
c. The sound coating shall be overlapped by new primer a minimum of 3 inches
from the damaged area.
d. Primed surfaces with excessive deterioration due to prolonged exposure to
weather shall be cleaned in accordance with Section 5 of this Specification
and recoated with additional primer to achieve the minimum defined in Table
1.
e. Damaged areas requiring repair of intermediate and finish coats shall be
cleaned per SSPC SP-1, washed down with fresh, clean water and allowed to
dry. This shall be followed by abrading and ensuring that the edges around the
damaged area are chamfered to a mooth finish. Where primer is exposed and
the thickness is found to be insufficient, additional primer and finish coats shall
be applied in accordance with the primer repair coating system
Equipment furnished uncoated or with primer in unsatisfactory condition, as
determined by COMPANY, shall be cleaned, primed and finish coated in
accordance with this Specification.
9.6. COATING SYSTEMS
a. Table 4 defines for Part of COMPANY Coating Systems for Pipe Spool
Fabrication.
b. The COMPANY coating systems may be changed only if specifically
recommended by MANUFACTURER in writing and only after COMPANY
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Table 4. Company Coating System

Total
Surface Compan
Minimum Company Dry Touch Up
Operating y
Coating Service Surface Coating Film Coating Final Color
Temperature Coating
Preparation Designation Thickn System
Range System
ess

All exterior carbon steel

surfaces including vessels,
piping, valves, exchangers,
2mils,
rotating equipment, all Abrasive
3mils, Inorganic 5mils, High Aliphatic 18 A or
structural steel, base plates, -25oF to 200oF Blast to 10 Mils 1 Refer to Table 3
Zinc rich primer Solid Epoxy polyureth 18B
skid bases, platforms, SSPC-SP-10
ane
ladders, hand rails and
exterior surfaces of all
carbon steel tanks
All exterior carbon steel 1mils,
Abrasive
surfaces including vessels, 3mils, Inorganic Modified
201oF to 750oF Blast to 5 Mils 2 19 Aluminium
piping, valves, exchangers, Zinc rich primer Silicone
SSPC-SP-10
rotating equipment (2 coats)

Up to 320Of Abrasive
Exterior for piping drain line 11 mils, Epoxy Use This
(intermitten Blast to 11 Mils 8B Mnfr Std
from licensor package Novolac System
condition) SSPC-SP-10

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9.7. COLOR CODE

a. All final topcoat colors shall comply with Table 1. However, because of
variations in pigments available in different coating products, a specific color
chart for the proposed products shall be included in the coating procedure
prepared by SUBCONTRACTOR for COMPANY approval.
b. The colors of each different coating type used for a paint system shall be
different to aid inspection of the undercoats. For example, the primer and/or
intermediate coat shall be a different color from the topcoat. The tie coat, if
used, shall always be a different color from both the primer and the topcoat.
c. Final color code shall apply for uninsulated carbon steel and low temp carbon
steel material with painting system which have polyurethane top coat.
d. For Stainless steel and galvanized steel, final color code (refer to Table 3)
shall only apply to area where line marking is required.
e. For insulated material, the color code (refer to Table 3) shall be on the
jacketing material where line marking is required,
9.8. LINE/EQUIPMENT MARKING
a. SUBCONTRACTOR shall mark all lines and equipments that is listed in the
Line list and Equipment list.
b. After the final topcoat has completely cured, SUBCONTRACTOR shall stencil
in black, block letters with the visible size :
- The direction of flow, line number and service description for all piping
systems.
- Equipment number and name for all equipment.
- Safe Working Load (SWL) Identification of Lifting Device
c. Contractor shall mark all lines (piping systems) at all the following locations :
- All valves and control valves
- All in-line instruments.
- All locations where pipes enter or leave a pipe rack, culverts, etc.
- A minimum of once every 20 (twenty) meters for lines in a pipe rack or
corridor.
- All other locations defined by COMPANY.
- When two or more conditions above are met, Line Marking shall be as per
5 meters.
d. When stenciled method is used, the paint used for marking shall be the same
type and MANUFACTURER as was used for the company painting system
(Table 1).
e. Special line marking using sticker top coated with clear polyurethane paint
may be used for line marking in piping system in lieu of stenciled method
f. The Equipment number and name, shall be as per indicated in equipment list
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h. Size of Lettering shall comply with Table 4 by using Arial font.

i. Equipment letter shall be positioned where they are easily visible from roads
or other accesses
j. Where line pipe are located above or below the normal line of vision, lettering
shall be placed below or above the horizontal centerline of the pipe.
10. HOT DIP GALVANIZING
a. SUBCONTRACTOR may replace the specified coating system for structural
members, ladders, platforms, etc. with hot dip galvanizing with written authorization
from COMPANY.
b. The thickness of galvanize shall refer to ASTM A-123 and ASTM A-153.
c. Zinc galvanizing stock shall contain minimum 98% zinc, maximum 0.05% iron,
maximum 1.60% lead, and maximum 0.50% cadmium.
d. All Fasteners including nuts, bolts and washers, used with galvanized parts, shall be
hot dipped galvanized, without colored passivation, in accordance with ASTM A-153.
e. Carbon steel flange studs and bolts shall not be coated, but hot dipped galvanized
without colored passivation, in accordance with ASTM A-153.
f. All other hot dipped galvanizing shall be in accordance with ASTM A-123.
g. Galvanizing damage in the SUBCONTRACTOR’S shop through fabrication, erection,
assembly, handling, welding or other operations, shall be repaired, Galvanizing repair
shall be accordance with ASTM A780 or equivalent, method to repair shall be Paints
containing zinc dust or Sprayed zinc.
11. DOCUMENTATION
a. Prior to commencing any surface preparation and coating operations, SUBCONT/
VENDOR shall prepare a complete coating procedure for each different coating
system proposed and shall submit this procedure to CONTRACTOR and COMPANY
for approval. The procedures shall include the following information :
1. Surface for which a particular coating system is proposed (equipment tag
numbers, piping system description, etc.).
2. List of products proposed including MANUFACTURER’s trade names.
3. MANUFACTURER’S coating application data sheets for each product
proposed.
4. Solvent cleaning procedures, including definition of proposed solvent.
5. Water miscible cleaning agent washing procedure, including definition of
water miscible cleaning agent.
6. Abrasive blasting procedure, including definition of the proposed abrasive,
explanation of how the requirements defined in Section 5 of this specification
will be satisfied and a complete description of all equipment required for the
blasting operation.
7. Power tool cleaning procedure, if power tool cleaning must be used.
8. Hand tool cleaning procedure, if hand tool cleaning must be used.
9. Complete coating application procedures including a description of all
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equipment proposed for coating application.

10. Specific MANUFACTURER color chart for the coating product proposed.
11. Inspection and quality control procedure specified in appendix 1
12. Maximum design temperature for field joint coating.
13. Overlap (with tolerance) of field joint coating over plant coating (a drawing
should be considered for certain type of coating).
14. Repair, stripping and testing procedure of defective coating.
15. Marking, traceability and documentation.
b. SUBCONTRACTOR shall submit result of inspection shown in appendix 2 during
coating application to COMPANY for approval which include the following information:
1. Weather condition during coating application.
2. Abrasive salt content.
3. Surface profile and cleanliness.
4. DFT of each coating layer.
5. Adhesion test after final coating per batch number and per applicator.
6. Holiday test result.
7. Any deviation from the procedure approval prior to coating application.
12. APPENDIX
A. PAINTING INSPECTION RECORD SHEET

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APPENDIX 1: PAINTING INSPECTION RECORD SHEET

Form No.1

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