METHOD STATEMENT FOR

SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING OF

FITTINGS

PROJECT: DCP1 – Main Chiller Plant

PPEG Order #: EG-600002

Sept. 02, 2019 0 Original Issue MF DM RD

Prepared Reviewed Approved
Date Revision Change / Revised Description
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Method Statement for Surface Preparation Ref. No.: EG-QAD-MST-001-001-19-REV0

Title:
PERMA. PIPE - ®
and Coating of Fittings Owner: QHSE
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 METHOD STATEMENT FOR
SURFACE PREPARATION & COATING OF FITTINGS
1.0 PURPOSE

The purpose of this method statement is to describe the detailed processes which we carry out in
Perma-Pipe premises starting from receipt of raw materials, surface preparation and coating.

This method statement ensures that the project specification shall be adhered to and provides
good engineering practice on safe handling and storage.

2.0 SCOPE

The scope of the method statement is limited to the activities at Perma-Pipe premises. Coating will
be applied on external surfaces of carbon steel fittings.

3.0 ACRONYMS/ ABBREVIATIONS/ DEFINITIONS

Term Description
HSE Health, Safety & Environment
ID Identification Number
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
ORF Order Release Form
PPEG Perma-Pipe Egypt S.A.E.
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
RH Relative Humidity
Synergy Operations Management System
TDS Technical Data Sheet
> Greater than
˂ Less than
% Percent
µ Microns

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

DESIGNATION RESPONSIBILITY
The Project Manager shall ensure that this method statement is
implemented during production process of this project. He will have good
Project Manager
communication with the Production Manager during the duration of this
project.
Primarily responsible for production, he shall provide training to his team
for the successful implementation of this method statement. He shall
Operations Manager ensure that production is carried out in accordance with this method
statement. If any deviation from the process is made, he shall notify the
same to all concerned and modify this method statement accordingly.
Responsible for the inspection and testing activities for this project. He
shall ensure that the work instructions, method statements and the
Manager – QA/QC
inspection and testing plan are implemented.

The HSE Officer is responsible for ensuring that safe work methods are
followed without affecting the health and safety of the manpower
HSE Officer
involved. He shall also ensure that the environment is not adversely
affected by the work methods employed for this project.
Responsible for the inspection and testing activities. He will check the
surface profile after blasting to ensure compliance. He shall also check
QC Engineer
the WFT and DFT of coating. He will co-ordinate with the client/ TPI
representatives (if any) for inspection and approval

Method Statement for Surface Preparation Ref. No.: EG-QAD-MST-001-001-19-REV0

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 METHOD STATEMENT FOR
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Carry out surface preparation and painting operation of fittings in
Coating Team
accordance to this method statement and specification
Stores & Logistics Responsible for the receipt of materials, handling, storage and dispatch
Manager of finished goods

5.0 DETAILED METHOD STATEMENT

5.1 RECEIPT, OFFLOADING AND STORAGE OF FITTINGS

 Upon notification regarding the arrival of fittings, the Stores and Logistics Manager/ Supervisor
shall allocate the area to off-load.
 The stores and logistics personnel shall visually check the vehicle for readiness for off-
loading. i.e., the chains are intact; the side supports of the trailers are in place, fittings have
not hap-hardly moved in the trailer bed. They shall also check whether any of the items are
damaged or not.
 The off-loading will be done either by a crane or by using forklifts. If forklift is employed, then
two forklifts will be placed on both sides of the trailer depending on the size of fittings bends.
 The operation will be continued until all the fittings are off-loaded.
 PPEG shall provide unique identification number for all fittings upon arrival. During process
also, the item is tracked with the ID numbers only.
 The off-loaded fittings are checked with the delivery notes for the ID verification. QC shall
conduct raw material inspection as per the approved ITP.
 PP ID No’s are pasted on the inner surface of the fittings.
 The fittings are stored in the dedicated area.
 The ID numbers – PPEG and customer ID (if any) - are entered in Synergy and the movement
of the materials is tracked through the same.

5.2 ISSUE OF FITTINGS TO PRODUCTION

 Based on the production schedule, planning department shall issue a work order through
Synergy and also a material issue request to stores & logistics team. The fittings shall be lifted
with the forklift and loaded on tractor trolley to the blasting area. QC shall check the fittings for
any damages caused during transit.

5.3 SURFACE PREPARATION

 Prior to the commencement of blasting operation, QC inspector shall check the ambient
atmospheric conditions and record the same.
 All rough welds, burns, weld spatter, laminations and all other sharp surface projections shall
be rounded to 2 mm radius prior to further surface preparation. Any grinding done after grit
blasting shall be blast cleaned to obtain proper anchor pattern.
 Fittings surface temperature shall be > 30C above dew point, The RH shall be less than 85%.
The ambient temperature shall be > 50C. Fittings shall be free from oil, grease or other
contaminants
 Blast the items with grit using manual / machine blasting process
 Visually check the blasted surface. The blasted surface shall meet the requirements of SA 2.5
and surface roughness of 60 to 75 µ.
 The inspection and testing shall be carried out in accordance with the approved ITP.

5.4 COATING PROCEDURE

 As per the project requirement, the coating system to be applied is Polyamide epoxy to a total
DFT of minimum 200 microns.
 The type, brand, number of coats and color shall be as outlined in the product technical data
sheets provided by the paint manufacturer and shall form part of this method statement.
 Blast cleaned surface shall be coated as soon as practicable, but in any case later than 4
hours shall be re-blasted
Method Statement for Surface Preparation Ref. No.: EG-QAD-MST-001-001-19-REV0
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 The coating shall be done by spray method.
 To the maximum extent practicable, the coating shall be applied as a continuous film or
uniform thickness free of pores. Any thin spots or areas missed in the application shall be re-
coated.
 Spray application shall be in accordance with the following:
(a) The equipment used shall be suitable for the intended purpose, shall be capable of
properly atomizing the paint to be applied and shall be equipped with suitable pressure
regulators and gauges. The air caps, nozzles and needles shall be those recommended
by the manufacturer of the equipment for the material being sprayed.
(b) Paint shall be applied in a uniform layer, with overlapping at the edge of the sprayed
pattern and overlap previous one by 50%. The spray pattern shall be adjusted so that the
paint is deposited uniformly. During application the gun shall be held perpendicular to the
surface and at a distance, which will ensure that a wet layer of paint is deposited on the
surface. The trigger of the gun shall be released at the end of each stroke.
 Wet paint shall be protected against contamination from dust & other foreign matter.
 The repairs shall be done as per manufacturer’s recommendations

5.5 PRODUCTION TESTING

 The inspection and test requirements shall be in accordance with the approved Inspection and
Test Plan, Doc No.
 All tests mentioned in the ITP shall be performed in-house at PPEG Facility

5.6 MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND TRACEABILITY

 Prior to dispatch, an Identification of the fittings shall be provided on one end of the fittings
with the following details

PPEG Order No. / Fitting Size / Unique Identification No.

 The above mentioned no. shall be legibly hand-written / stenciled. The same will be marked
on the body of the fitting depending on the availability of space.

6.0 HSE

 The risk assessments for the various loading activities are completed and are available with
Perma-Pipe. The same will be implemented during the project execution.
 The work instruction for the handling, receipt and storage of pipes/ fittings identifies the job
safety analysis and the necessary PPE to be worn during each activity.

7.0 REFERENCES TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

Sl. No. Document No. Document Title

1 EG-QAD-PLN-002-001-19-REV0 Inspection and Test Plan

2 P.O.# 60 Client Purchase Order

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APPENDIX A

PRODUCT DATA SHEET FOR SIGMA COVER 620

Method Statement for Surface Preparation Ref. No.: EG-QAD-MST-001-001-19-REV0

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SIGMACOVER 620

DESCRIPTION
Two-component, surface-tolerant, high-build, polyamide-cured epoxy primer /coating

PRINCIPAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Excellent corrosion resistance

• Good flexibility
• Surface tolerant coating for lower grade of steel preparation
• Good drying and curing property
• Easy application by different application methods such as airless spray, brush etc.
• Low temperature version available if required

COLOR AND GLOSS LEVEL

• Gray, off -white (other colors available on request)
• Aluminum colors (dark gray, light gray)
• Eggshell

BASIC DATA AT 20°C (68°F)

Data for mixed product

Number of components Two

Mass density 1.5 kg/I (12.5 Ib/US gal)

Volume solids 80 ± 2%
VOC (Supplied) Directive 1999/13/EC, SED: max. 150.0 g/kg
UK PG 6/23(92) Appendix 3: max. 225.0 g/l (approx. 1.9 Ib/US gal)
Recommended dry film thickness 75 - 250 pm (3.0 - 10.0 mils) depending on system

Theoretical spreading rate 6.4 m2 /l for 125 pm (257 ft2/US gal for 5.0 mils)
Dry to touch 3 hours
Overcoating Interval Minimum: 8 hours
Maximum: 6 months
Full cure after 7 days

Shelf life Base: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry
Hardener: at least 24 months when stored cool and dry

Notes:
- See ADDITIONAL DATA - Spreading rate and film thickness
- See ADDITIONAL DATA - Overcoating intervals
- See ADDITIONAL DATA - Curing time

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RECOMMENDED SUBSTRATE CONDITIONS AND TEMPERATURES

Atmospheric exposure conditions
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa21/2 for excellent corrosion protection
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa2 or power tool cleaned to ISO-St2 for good corrosion protection
• Shop primed steel; pretreated to SPSS-Pt2
• Galvanized steel; sweep blasted to roughen the surface and to remove any zinc salts which might be present
• Stainless steel; degreased and sweep blast (SSPC SP-16) cleaned to roughness of 40 - 70 pm (1.5 - 2.8 mils) with non-
ferrous abrasive

Immersion exposure
• Steel; blast cleaned to ISO-Sa21/2
• Steel with approved zinc silicate shop primer; sweep blasted to SPSS-Ss or power tool cleaned to SPSS-Pt3

Substrate temperature
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be above 5°C (41°F)
• Substrate temperature during application and curing should be at least 3°C (5°F) above dew point

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

Mixing ratio by volume: base to hardener 80:20 (4:1)
• The temperature of the mixed base and hardener should preferably be above 15°C (59°F), otherwise extra thinner may be
required to obtain application viscosity
• Adding too much thinner results in reduced sag resistance and slower cure
• Thinner should be added after mixing the components

Induction time
Mixed product induction time

Mixed product Induction time

temperature

Above 10°C (50°F) None

Pot life
4 hours at 20°C (68°F)

Note: See ADDITIONAL DATA - Pot life

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Airless spray

Recommended thinner
THINNER 91- 92

Volume of thinner
0 - 10%, depending on required thickness and application conditions

Nozzle orifice
Approx. 0.46 - 0.53 mm (0.018 - 0.021 in)

Nozzle pressure
20.0 - 25.0 MPa (approx. 200 - 250 bar; 2901 - 3626 p.s.i.)

Brush/roller
• Application by roller will leave roller marking and is suitable for minimum DFT requirements only
• A roller suitable for epoxy application must be used
Recommended thinner
THINNER 91-92

Volume of thinner
0 - 5%

Cleaningsolvent
THINNER 90-53

ADDITIONAL DATA
Spreading rate and film thickness

DFT Theoretical spreading rate

75 |jm (3.0 mils) 10.7 m2/l (428 ft 2 /US gal)

100 [ jm (4.0 mils) 8.0 m2/l (321 ft 2 /US gal)
125 pm (5.0 mils) 6.4 m2/l (257 ft 2/US gal)
150 pm (6.0 mils) 5.3 m2 /l (214 ft 2 /US gal)
200 pm (8.0 mils) 4.0 m2/l (160 ft 2 /US gal)

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SIGMACOVER 620

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 125 pm (5.0 mils): Atmospheric exposure

Overcoating with... Interval 5°C (41°F) 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

various two-pack epoxy Minimum 48 hours 24 hours 8 hours 4 hours 2 hours

and polyurethane
Maximum exposed to 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months 3 months
coatings
direct sunshine
Maximum NOT exposed to 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months 6 months
direct sunshine

Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination and sufficiently roughened after long exposure

Overcoating interval for DFT up to 125 pm (5.0 mils): Immersion exposure

Overcoating with... Interval 5°C (41°F) 10°C (50°F) 20°C (68°F) 30°C (86°F) 40°C (104°F)

various two-component Max recoat immersion 48 hours 24 hours 8 hours 4 hours 2 hours
epoxy coatings minimum interval
Max recoat immersion 2 months 2 months 2 months 2 months 2 months
maximum interval

Note: Surface should be dry and free from any contamination and sufficiently roughened after long exposure

Curing time for DFT up to 125 pm (5.0 mils)

Substrate temperature Dry to touch Dry to handle Full cure

5°C (41°F) 24 hours 48 hours 20 days

10°C (50°F) 12 hours 24 hours 14 days
20°C (68°F) 3 hours 8 hours 7 days
30°C (86°F) 2 hours 6 hours 4 days
40°C (104°F) 1 hour 3 hours 3 days

Note: Adequate ventilation must be maintained during application and curing (please refer to INFORMATION SHEETS 1433 and
1434)

Pot life (at application viscosity)

Mixed product temperature Pot life

10°C (50°F) 10 hours

15°C (59°F) 6 hours
20°C (68°F) 4 hours
30°C (86°F) 2 hours
40°C (104°F) 1 hour

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• For paint and recommended thinners see INFORMATION SHEETS 1430, 1431 and relevant Material Safety Data Sheets
• This is a solvent -borne paint and care should be taken to avoid inhalation of spray mist or vapor, as well as contact
between the wet paint and exposed skin or eyes

WORLDWIDE AVAILABILITY
It is always the aim of PPG Protective and Marine Coatings to supply the same product on a worldwide basis. However, slight
modification of the product is sometimes necessary to comply with local or national rules/circumstances. Under these
circumstances an alternative product data sheet is used.

REFERENCES

• EXPLANATION TO PRODUCT DATA SHEETS INFORMATION SHEET 1411

• SAFETY INDICATIONS INFORMATION SHEET 1430
• SAFETY IN CONFINED SPACES AND HEALTH SAFETY, EXPLOSION HAZARD - INFORMATION SHEET 1431
TOXIC HAZARD
• SAFE WORKING IN CONFINED SPACES INFORMATION SHEET 1433
• DIRECTIVES FOR VENTILATION PRACTICE INFORMATION SHEET 1434

WARRANTY
PPG warrants (i) its title to the product,(ii) that the quality of the product conforms to PPG’s specifications for such product in effect at the time of manufacture and (iii) that the product shall be delivered free of the
rightful claim of any third person for infringement of any U.S. patent covering the product. THESE ARE THE ONLY WARRANTIES THAT PPG MAKES AND ALL OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, UNDER
STATUTE OR ARISING OTHERWISE IN LAW, FROM A COURSE OF DEALING OR USAGE OF TRADE, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY OTHER WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE,
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ARE DISCLAIMED BY PPG Any claim under this warranty must be made by Buyer to PPG in writing within five (5) days of Buyer ’s discovery of the claimed defect, but in no event later than the expiration of the
applicable shelf life of the product, or one year from the date of the delivery of the product to the Buyer, whichever is earlier. Buyer ’s failure to notify PPG of such non conformance as required herein shall bar
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Buyer from recovery under this warranty .

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY
IN NO EVENT WILL PPG BE LIABLE UNDER ANY THEORY OF RECOVERY (WHETHER BASED ON NEGLIGENCE OF ANY KIND, STRICT LIABILITY OR TORT) FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN ANY WAY RELATED TO, ARISING FROM, OR RESULTING FROM ANY USE MADE OF THE PRODUCT. The information in this sheet is intended for guidance only and is based upon
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laboratory tests that PPG believes to be reliable PPG may modify the information contained herein at any time as a result of practical experience and continuous product development All recommendations or
suggestions relating to the use of the PPG product, whether in technical documentation, or in response to a specific inquiry, or otherwise, are based on data, which to the best of PPG’s knowledge, is reliable The .
product and related information is designed for users having the requisite knowledge and industrial skills in the industry and it is the end-user’s responsibility to determine the suitability of the product for its own
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particular use and it shall be deemed that Buyer has done so, as its sole discretion and risk PPG has no control over either the quality or condition of the substrate, or the many factors affecting the use and
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application of the product Therefore, PPG does not accept any liability arising from any loss, injury or damage resulting from such use or the contents of this information (unless there are written agreements
stating otherwise). Variations in the application environment, changes in procedures of use, or extrapolation of data may cause unsatisfactory results. This sheet supersedes all previous versions and it is the
Buyer’s responsibility to ensure that this information is current prior to using the product.Current sheets for all PPG Protective & Marine Coatings Products are maintained at www.ppgpmc.com. The English text of
this sheet shall prevail over any translation thereof .

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