OFFSHORE HOOK UP, UPGRADE MODIFICATION, SCADA INSTALLATION

AND COMISSIONING SUPPORT

(CONTRACT : 6600044802)

TOOL BOX TALK

Location: QMS OMAR Date: 16-MAY-2021

Start Time: 06:30 PM TBT Log No :TBQM-OMAR-COAT-008

Meeting Duration:30 Minutes Number of Attendees: 3

Topics Discussed:

• Paint Preparation and Coating Application

PARTICIPANTS

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 TOPICS DISCUSSED
Paint Preparation and Coating Application

1. Gelled paints shall not be used.

2. Coating skins shall be removed in recently opened and or partially

used containers. If any skinning is found on previously unopened
paint, the cans shall be set aside and not used.

3. Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly mixed until it is

homogeneous. Excessive amount of thinning shall not be used.
Excessive thinning is defined as any amount of thinning in
excessive of the coating manufacturer's recommendation. For
quantities over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used. If sludge has
formed in the bottom of the paint container, stirring to mix shall be
continued until the paint is fully homogeneous mix. If sludge
cannot be dispersed, the paint shall not be used.

4. For thick catalyzed coatings with filler, splash zone compounds

and all thixotropic coatings, a power mixer shall always be used
regardless of the quantity.

5. Partial mixing in a two-component and multi-component coatings

is prohibited.

6. If thinning is required, the thinner type and quantity to be added

shall be as given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet (SAES-H-
002V/SAES-H-101V). All paints in quantities over 5 liter shall be
mixed with a power stirrer/mixer during adding the thinner.
Thinner shall be added only when the paint is fully homogeneous
mix.

7. In multi-coat applications, primer, intermediate coat, and topcoats

shall be of contrasting colors and from the same coating
manufacturer.

8. Recoating intervals shall be followed as given in the Saudi Aramco

Data Sheet

9. All weld lines, edges, bolts, nuts and rivets shall be given a brush
applied stripe coat prior to all coating applications. Special
attention shall be given to structures and equipment in offshore and
immersion services.

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