OMN-FAC-200 Coating Specification For Surface Production Facilities

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PROTECTIVE COATING SPECIFICATION

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FOR SURFACE PRODUCTION FACILITIES
PROTECTIVE COATING
SPECIFICATION FOR SURFACE
PRODUCTION FACILITIES
OMN-FAC-200
DOCUMENT NO. VALIDITY CONTENT OWNER APPROVAL AUTHORITY
MUK-FAC-200 3 Years Chemical & Corrosion Engineer FAC Engineering Manager
A Dec 2020 Abdulrahman Al Abri Fahad Al Mamari


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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 BACKGROUND ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2 APPLICABILITY ................................................................................................................................................................... 3
3 MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 3
4 GLOSSARY OF TEARMS AND ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................................................................... 3
5 COATING MATERIAL .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
6 COATING QUALIFICATION PROCESS .................................................................................................................................. 4
7 COATING SYSTEMS AND SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................... 5
8 EXTENT OF COATING ....................................................................................................................................................... 12
9 COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................................................... 13
10 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................................................. 17
11 INSPECTION ..................................................................................................................................................................... 17
12 GUARANTEE .................................................................................................................................................................... 19
13 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA .................................................................................................................................................... 19
14 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING ............................................................................................................................... 19
15 REFERENCES .................................................................................................................................................................... 19

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1 BACKGROUND
This Specification intended to provide a guideline for coating material selection and application for static
equipment and metal structural facilities in Oxy Oman south and North fields. It represents the primary reference
and or contractual document wherever coating jobs specified for construction contractors, coating
manufacturers/applicators and equipment vendors.
This specification is an update to previous specification of OMN-FAC-200 External Coating for Tanks, Vessels
and Piping. As well, it combines and supersedes OMN-FAC-254 internal Painting & Protective Coatings and
OMN-FAC-318 External Coatings for Structural Steel.
2 APPLICABILITY
This specification is applicable to all internal and external protective coatings applied to static equipment tanks,
vessels, piping, ducting and metallic structures within the Occidental of Oman facilities development projects.
This specification applicable for new construction and maintenance jobs as appropriate.
This specification is applicable for external coating of metallic structure of package equipment i.e. skid structure,
piping, motors, pumps & compressors casing, etc. Oxy technical authority shall be consulted in case equivalent
coating system is proposed by the supplier of the equipment.
This specification is not applicable to internal coatings of downhole tubing, casing or drill pipes, application of
fusion bonded epoxy coatings, coatings for concrete structure and reinforcing steel for concrete structures.
3 MODIFICATION TO REQUIREMENTS
Some requirements in this specification may be modified by specific requirements in the Purchase Specification.
In case of conflict, the specific requirements supersede this specification. Any deviation from this specification
must receive prior approval, in writing, from Company. Such written approval must be obtained prior to the
commencement of any work that would constitute such deviation.
4 GLOSSARY OF TEARMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

Through the text of this specification the following words shall have the meanings stated:
OPCS Occidental Oman Protective Coating Schedule

PDS Coating product data sheet published and maintained by the coating manufacturer
TA Oxy Technical Authority
FBE Fusion bonded epoxy
Must/shall Indicates a mandatory requirement.
Should Indicates a preferred requirement.
Company Oxy
Contractor The company responsible for coating application
Vendor The supplier of coating materials
Manufacturer The company manufacturing the coating product
Dew point The temperature of an air-water mixture at which condensation starts
DFT Dry Film Thickness
Pot life The length of time a two-pack of paint will remain usable at a given temperature after mixing
ICCP Impressed Current Cathodic Protection
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
ISO International Organization for Standardization
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
TPI Third Party Inspection

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5 COATING MATERIAL
5.1.1 Manufacturer and Vendor Responsibility
1. All supplied coating material shall be in line to the approved and qualified coating system as stated in section
7 (Coating System and Schedule) below.
2. The Product Data Sheet for the supplied coating material must contain as minimum information; product
description, typical use and heat resistance, approvals and certificates, data for physical and chemical
properties (solids by volume, flash point, density, etc.), recommended DFT, surface preparation requirement,
application method, curing time, induction time and pot life, product compatibility, packaging, storage, shelf
life, health and Safety.
3. Primer, intermediate, finish coat and thinner materials wherever specified, shall be purchased from the same
manufacturer to ensure compatibility.
4. Vendor shall strictly adhere to packing, crating and shipping instruction required by the Company. While in
shipping and transportation, the coating containers shall be stored in a dry, cool, well ventilated space and
away from sources of heat and ignition.
5. Containers must be kept tightly closed and each container shall be appropriately marked with a batch or
control number.
5.1.2 Safety Requirement
1. The coating supplier shall comply with Oxy environmental requirements and submit Safety Data Sheets for
each coating product. Any special recommendation for safe handling of coating-chemicals must be advised by
coating vendor. The Maximum acceptable levels of Volatile Organic Compound (VOC) shall be in accordance
to American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) publication which lists the maximum
exposure limits and occupational exposure standards.
2. Potential heavy metals, lead and solvents released from coating products are toxic to humans to variant level,
vendor shall submit safe handling procedure as a guideline for applicators to follow while applying the coating.
3. Coatings specified in this specification, shall not contain any components that are carcinogenic or possess
high toxicity which can be released during application, in service or during coating removal.
6 COATING QUALIFICATION PROCESS
Qualification of coating system shall be based on performance testing and historical record in the industry for the
same coating. Testing results shall be provided by vendor as performed by an independent testing laboratory that
has either been approved by Oxy or is having accreditation to ISO 17025 (General requirements for the
competence of testing and calibration laboratories) for the specific testing methods used. Testing shall be
performed to the rated service temperature of the coating and at specific service conditions at which the coating
will be used. Provided testing results shall be less than three years old and coating systems should be identical
with no changes to any formulations. In the event of any changes to coating formulation, vendor shall resubmit
complete new testing scheme as per Oxy requirement. In general and as applicable, following laboratory
performance testing should be carried out, for any coating to be qualified. Test period for tests required
immersion, shall be 28 days. The acceptance criteria for each test shall be based on ISO pertained standard and
or common industrial practices.
 Autoclave as per NACE TM 0185-2006

 Pressurized Atlas Cell as per NACE TM 0174 – 2002 (Modified)
 Flexibility as per ASTM D4145 – 10 (2018)
 Immersion as per ISO 2812 Part 2 or NACE TM – 01 – 74
 Impact resistance as per ASTM D2794 – 93 (2019)
 Cathodic disbondment as per ASTM G42 11 (2019)
 Water Condensation ISO 6270 – 2 (2017)
 Cyclic Exposure as per ISO 11997 – 2

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 Salt Spray as per ISO 7253.

 Taber Abrasion as per ASTM D4060
 Pull-off adhesion test as per ASTM D4541 or ISO 4624 (2016).
 Blistering as per ISO 4628 – 2 (2016)
 Rusting as per ISO 4628 – 3 (2016)
 Cracking as per ISO 4628 – 4 (2016)
 Flaking as per ISO 4628 – 5 (2016)
 Holiday Testing as per NACE RP0188-99
 Finger Print Identification test as per ISO 20340 (2009), Clause 5.5 and Annex B
 Requirements and testing for wrap coating system and field joints shall be based on ISO 21809 – 3 (2016)
and NACE SP0109 (2019).
 Requirements and Testing for three-layer extruded polyethylene shall be based on DIN 30670
(Polyethylene coatings on steel pipes and fittings).
7 COATING SYSTEMS AND SCHEDULE
Table 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 below outline the recommended coating systems for internal and external metallic surfaces.
Reference numbering (OPCS) are designated against each generic type of coating based on recommended
service and maximum operating temperature. These numbering shall be used as a reference in projects’ as built
drawing, communication with vendors/contractors and for qualification categories. Four classes originated as
below;
 OPCS 1A, 1B and 1C – Coating systems recommended for internal surface of tanks and pressure
vessels in water, oil and multiphase hydrocarbon environment.
 OPCS 2A, 2B and 2C – Coating systems recommended for internal surface of piping components in
water, oil and multiphase hydrocarbon environment.
 OPCS 3A, 3B, 3C and 3D – Coating systems recommended for external surface of insulated and
uninsulated structural steel, piping, process equipment and storage tanks.
 OPCS 4A, 4B and 4C – Coating systems recommended for external surface of buried/underground
structural steel, piping and pressure vessels.
Following notes to be considered in coating selection:
1. Coating selection shall be based on maximum operating temperature of the service. However, the
coating should withstand the surge temperature where it could reach design temperature for short
period of time (not more than 6 hours at a time).
2. For all stainless steel external coating requirement, zinc free epoxy shall be considered. Preference to
select surface tolerant epoxy where minimal surface preparation is required. Oxy TA consent shall be
obtained for coating selection for stainless steel material to assure compatibility.
3. For coating of package equipment at vendors’ facilities, alternative coatings to below tabulated can be
used provided they have similar or better performance capabilities to the approved coating. Oxy TA
consent shall be obtained for the same.
4. Carbon steel gratings, cable trays, fences, handrails, stairways, ladders, walkways, shall be hot dip
galvanized in accordance with “BS EN ISO 1461” Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and
steel articles. Wherever required for further protection or by color coding, galvanized steel can be
coated with surface tolerant epoxy followed by polyurethane top coat.
5. When required to be protected, bolts and nuts shall be either galvanized or PTFE coated. Material
upgrade to SS or DSS shall be considered for high temperature corrosive environment.

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7.1 Recommended lining for internal surfaces of tanks, pressure vessels in water, oil and multiphase fluid
Table 1: Internal lining schedule for tanks and pressure vessels

Maximum Comments on
Coating system Total DFT
Service Temp. application
Reference No.
300 µm
Hempal Hempadur 85671
(2 x 150 µm)
OPCS 1A
Jotun Tankguard storage 400 µm
194°F Recoating interval shall be
Solvent based (90°C) strictly followed as per
(2 x 200 µm)
phenolic epoxy PDS. Lifetime of this range
300 µm of coating is 7 years.
International Interline 399
(3 x 100 µm)
500 µm Can be applied with GRE

Hempaline 630
lining.
(single coat)
OPCS 1B
194°F 500 –1000 µm
Solvent-free Hempaline Defend 640 Used where abrasion
(glass flake reinforced) (90°C) resistance is required
phenolic/novolac (single coat)
epoxy
800 –1000 µm
Hempaline Defend 740 Used where chemical
(Glass flake vinyl ester) resistance is required.
(single coat)
Recommended for tanks.

International 248°F 500 – 1000 µm Must be sprayed using
Enviroline 405 HTR (120°C) plural component heated
(single coat) airless equipment.
750 µm
OPCS 1C International 248°F Recommended for
Enviroline 2405 (120°C) (Single or two pressure vessels.
High Temp. coats)
solvent-free
phenolic/ 800 – 1000 µm Applied with stiff bristled
novolac epoxy 230°F brush or with plastic
Belzona 1391
(110°C) applicator provided with
(2 x 500 µm) the coating’s bottles.
800 – 1000 µm Must be sprayed using

230°F
Belzona 1391S plural component heated
(110°C)
airless equipment.
(2 x 500 µm)

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7.2 Recommended linings for internal surfaces of pipework in water, oil and multiphase fluid
Table 2: Internal lining schedule for piping and pipelines
Maximum Comments on
Coating Total DFT
Reference No. Service Temp. application
Liner thickness
to be calculated Recommended for water
OPCS 2A 140°F based on injection/disposal services.
PE-100 liner/ ROTTO liner
(60°C) service For use in production fluid
Thermoplastic Operating TA approval is required.
liner envelope
Akzonoble Resicoat
203°F (300 – 375 µm)
HMH09QF (Corvel-10-8158)
(95°C)
203°F
3M XC 6171 (300 – 400 µm)
(95°C)
225°F
(300-350 µm) FBE coating shall be
Tuboscope TK 70 (107°C)
OPCS 2B primarily considered for
pipeline internal coating
FBE coating 302°F
Valspar 702 G (350 – 500 µm)
(150°C)
400°F
Tuboscope TK 236 (300 – 350 µm)
(204°C)
OPCS 2C
300 µm
Solvent based Hempel Hempadur 85671
phenolic/novolac (3 x100 µm).
epoxy Cold applied epoxies shall
be considered for short
piping sections where FBE
194°F coating is not a cost
(90°C) effective option.
300 µm
Jotun Tankguard storage
(2 x 150 µm)

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7.3 Recommended lining for external surfaces of uninsulated and insulated above ground structure and
equipment
Table 3: External coating schedule for uninsulated above ground Structural Steel, Piping, Process Equipment and Storage
Tanks
Maximum Comments on
Reference No. Coating system Total DFT
1. Hempadur Avantguard 1763G

(75 um)
Recommended for new
2. Hempadur Multi 500 45950
` structures only, Sa 2.5
(175 um) 300 um surface profile is
3. Hempathane Topcoat 55210 required.
OPCS 3A (50 um)
For maintenance job
Option 1: Zinc Rich where blasting is not
Epoxy, Epoxy and 1. Sigmazinc 102 HS (75 um) possible, ST3 surface
248°F preparation to be
Polyurethane 2. Sigmacover 410 Y (150 um)
(120°C) considered with surface
3. Sigmadur 550 Y or 550H (75 300 um tolerant epoxy;
um)
1. Hemapadur multi 500
1. Juton Barrier 80X (60 um) (2x125 um)
Option2: phenolic
2. Penguard express (180 um) 2. Hempathane top coat
epoxy 300 um (1x50 um)
3. Hardtop XP (60 um)
International Interbond 2340UPC 392°F Can be used for SS

200 um
(2 x 100 um) (200°C) surfaces as well.
1. Hempel's Galvosil 15783 (75

OPCS 3B um), 100 um
2. Hempel's silicon Alu 56914 (25 752 °F
Zinc Rich Epoxy,
um)
and Silicon (400 °C)
Aluminum 1. Sigmazinc 158 (1 x 75um)
125um
2. Sigmatherm 540 (2 x 25um)

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Table 4: External coating schedule for insulated above ground Structural Steel, Piping, Process Equipment and Storage
Tanks
Maximum Comments on
Hempadur 85671 (2 x 100 um) Aluminium (19000)

200 um shade is recommended.
OPCS 3C
200 um
International Interbond 2340UPC
392°F
Phenolic Epoxy (2 x 100 um)
(200°C)
Sigmatherm 230 (2 x 100-125 200 - 250

um) um
Hempal Versiline CUI 56990 (2 x

300 um
150 um)
OPCS 3D
1112 °F Can be used for
International Interbond 1202UPC uninsulated CS & SS
Inorganic 200um
(2x100 um) surfaces as well up to
Ceramic/Copolymer (600 °C) 600 °C.
Coating
Segma Hitemp 1027 (2 x 125-

250-300 um
150 um)

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7.4 Recommended lining for external surfaces of buried structures
Table 5: Coating schedule for external surfaces of Buried Pipelines, Road Crossing*, Buried Vessels and Storage Tank’s
External Floor
Maximum Service Comment on

Temp. application
Three-layer extruded
specification shall be
polyethylene coating up to 149 ºF
as per DIN 30670
(3LPE)
Depending on
(65°C) pipe diameter 3LPE/LPP shall be
as per used in conjunction
OPCS 4A
DIN30670 with ICCP for Buried
pipelines.
3LPE/3LPP
Reinforced (v)
to be Can be used for road
considered crossing as well with
149 ºF - 248 ºF wrapping tape at
Three-layer extruded
joints.
Polypropylene (3LPP)
(65°C- 120 °C)
Wrapping Tape is the

Primer protective
1. Stopaq Wrappingband coating selection for
CZH road crossing and
2.8-3.2 mm short distance wadi
2. Stopaq Outerwrap PVC crossing up to 203 ºF
(95 ºC).
OPCS 4B Recommended also

up to 158 ºF
as field joints coating
Viscoelastic 1. Canusa Wrapid Bond with 3LPE/3LPP.
(70 ºC) 2.3-2.5 mm
wrapping Tape 2. Canusa WrapidCoat
PVC Stopaq CZH/CZHT
Paste is
recommended to be
used for irregular
shapes of buried pipe
1. Viscotaq Viscowrap HT fittings, i.e. flanges.
2.3 mm
2. Viscotaq Outer Wrap PE


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Wrapping application
1. Stopaq Wrappingband shall be strictly
CZHT up to 203 ºF followed as per PDS
2.8-3.2 mm
2. Stopaq Outerwrap (95 ºC)
HTPP
600-1000 um
Hempadur XP 87550
Up to 230°F (2 x 300-500
um)
(120°C)
OPCS 4C 600 um Recommended for
Hempadur 85531 buried piping, vessels
(2 x 300um) and for external
surface of storage
High build solvent tank floor (soil side of
free 500 um bottom plate)
Up to 302°F
novolac/phenolic Hempaline Defend 630
(150°C)
epoxy (2 x 250 um)
600-1000 um
Enviroline 405 HTR
up to 356°F
(Single coat)
(180°C)
* Note: For details on buried road crossing design refer to OMN-FAC-482
7.5 External Coating Color Code (RAL System)
No. Item Color RAL Color
Tanks (except U/G), Vessels,

1 Medium Grey 7004
Towers
2 Storage Bullets White 9003
Structural, Skids (except for 7004
3 handrails, safety cages and Medium Grey
ladders)
Handrails, Safety Cages and
4 Safety Yellow 1021
Ladders
Process Gas Piping (Including
5 Inlet, Sales, Multi-Phase Gas Medium Grey 7004
Streams)
6 Instrument Gas Piping Medium Grey 7004
7 Fuel Gas Piping Medium Grey 7004
8 Process Hydro-Carbon Liquid Medium Grey 7004

Piping (Including Inlet, Sales,

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Multi-Phase Oil Streams)
9 Instrument Air Medium Grey 7004

10 Drain, Flare, Relief Piping Medium Grey 7004
11 Fire and Emergency Systems Safety Red 3001
12 Water (Except Firewater) Medium Grey 7004
High Pressure Gas and Water
13 Medium Grey 7004
(Over 10 MPA or 1440 psi)
Amine Streams (Or Other Gas
14 Medium Grey 7004
Sweetening Agents)
Glycol or Glycol/Water
15 Medium Grey 7004
Streams
16 Refrigerant Streams Medium Grey 7004
17 Flare and Other Stacks Safety Red / Signal White 3001/9003
18 Buildings, Internal Oyster White 1013
19 Buildings, External Light Ivory 1015
7.6 Approved manufacturers for coating material
Following companies are approved in general as protective coating manufacturers and have good performance
record on their proposed coating products.
 Hempel
 Jotun
 Akzonobel
 Sigma coating (PPG)
 Sherwin-Williams
 Belzona
 Carboline
 Stopaq
 Canusa
 Viscotaq
8 EXTENT OF COATING
8.1 Surfaces to be Coated
1. Internal coating for CS pressure contained equipment shall be as per project technical recommendation. Internal
coating is not required for stainless steel pressure contained equipment unless specified.
2. Unless specified by Company, all off plot pipelines, insulated and uninsulated carbon steel surfaces within plant
areas shall be externally coated. External coating for insulated and uninsulated stainless steel surfaces to be
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3. The wetted surfaces of the flange faces shall be coated with the same coating that is used on the inside of the
vessel, tank and pipe. For raised face flanges, coating is required through the gasket face surface. For ring type
joint flanges, coat up to but excluding the ring groove. The final DFT shall not exceed 200 um, lower coating film
thickness shall be considered when flange-face-serration is shallow.
8.2 Surfaces NOT to be Coated
The following surfaces shall not be coated and must be protected from coating, unless coating has been
specifically instructed by Company or is required under the appropriate codes and standards;
a. Porcelain
b. Gauge glasses
c. Meter faces
d. Valve stem and threads, safety valve tags
e. Nuts and Bolts of flanged connections
f. Contact point between the anodes mount bracket and the anodes structural support in tank’s bottom
plate.
g. Working surfaces of equipment or equipment interior, unless designated for corrosion protection
h. Nameplates
i. Non-ferrous metals, plastic and fiberglass.
j. Insulation jacketing or fireproofing
k. Galvanized surfaces unless designated or OSHA required
l. Concrete, transit, masonry, stucco, etc.
m. Factory finished control panels, instrument cases and meters
n. Factory finished equipment, including compressors, pumps, control valves, etc.
o. Factory finished buildings
p. Light fixtures, unit heaters and fans
9 COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENT
This section covers the minimum requirements for application and inspection of coating system in new
construction and maintenance coating work. Coating material shall be used and applied in accordance with
Manufacturer's Product Data Sheet. The Manufacturer's recommendations on surface preparation and
application of the coating system are to take precedence over these general specifications. Pre-job conference
shall be carried out prior commencement of site coating job between Oxy construction team, contractor and
inspector to review standards and work procedures for the project.
9.1 Safety Cordon and Marking Conditions
1. All works shall be done in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety codes.
2. All areas where blast cleaning or coating operations are to take place shall be cordoned off for safety reasons
with appropriate safety warning notices displayed.
3. Where elevated structures require marking for safety consideration, they shall be marked in accordance with the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

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9.2 Surface Preparation
9.2.1 Pre-inspection
1. The surface to be painted shall be pre-inspected to mark and correct all fabrication defects. All rough welds,
burrs and sharp surface projections shall be ground smooth and all weld dross, weld spatter, weld slag shall
be removed prior to blasting operations.
2. All welds shall be continuous on surfaces to be coated. Stitch welding, Spot welding and other non-
continuous welding are not permitted. Weld slag, weld dross, weld spatter shall be removed by abrasive discs
before blasting operations begin.
3. All welding of attachments, drilling and bolting shall be complete before any cleaning and coating.
9.2.2 Pre-cleaning
1. All contaminants such as oil, grease and dirt shall be removed by solvent cleaning as per SSPC-SP 1 or by
high-pressure water jetting as per SSPC-SP12.
2. This step must be done before any other surface preparation proceeded. Prior to blast cleaning the cleaned
surface shall be rinsed with clean fresh water and allowed to dry.
3. To prevent damage during blast cleaning, sensitive components such as valve stems, gauges, nameplates,
areas to be welded, etc., shall be protected by masking with adhesive tape.
9.2.3 Environmental Limitations
No surface preparation or blast cleaning shall take place under the following conditions:
a. Surface temperature is less than 37.4°F (3°C) above dew point of the surrounding air.
b. The relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%.
c. Surface temperature below 50ºF (10 ºC), or less than manufacturer published or written
recommendations for the application.
d. Atmosphere contaminated by rain, fog, mist dirt, dust, salts, oil, or any other pollutant.
e. High wind speeds (greater than 15 knots).
f. Steel substrate temperature greater than the maximum allowable application temperature as
specified in product data sheets.
g. In conditions of insufficient lighting where available light is <500 lux.
9.2.4 Ventilation
During all stages of surface preparation and application of material, adequate ventilation must be assured.
9.2.5 Test Panels
Prior coating application of major scopes, test panels shall be prepared, blasted and painted with the specified
paint system to allow for DFT measurement, adhesion and pull off test, cross cut test and surface evaluation.
9.2.6 Abrasive Blast Cleaning
1. Abrasives to be used for blasting jobs are either aluminium oxide, garnet, steel shot & grit, cast iron and glass
bead. Other abrasives like silica sand, copper slag and nickel slag which contain more than 1% free silica,
arsenic and or heavy metals are hazardous and shall not be used. Blast grit shall be of controlled particle size,
with sharp angular surfaces and no soft particles to ensure fast, positive cleaning action with a minimum of

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dusting when used to blast clean metal surfaces. Samples of the abrasive material shall be made available for
the purpose of inspection, prior the start of abrasive cleaning activities.
2. Prior the commencement of blasting, vendor must assure that all environmental, preclearing and ventilation
requirement are granted.
3. Where it is required by the Company, applicator shall engage a supervisor from the coating’s manufacturer to
supervise the installation of internal coating system.
4. The compressed air for blasting shall be free of water and oil. A blotter test based on ASTM D 4285 shall be
performed every morning before the shift commences.
5. For internal coating of pressure containing equipment, the minimum surface preparation shall be either SSPC-
SP 5 White Metal Blast Cleaning (NACE No.1) or as a minimum SSPC-SP 10 Near White Metal Blast
Cleaning (NACE No.2)
6. All structural steel shall be blast cleaned to SSPC-SP 10 Near White Metal Blast Cleaning (NACE No.2). The
"near white" surface condition is critical to the performance of the system and shall be determined by the use
of NACE No 2 Visual Standard TM-01, if expendable abrasive is used, or SSPC Standard Visual - 1, grade 2
1/2 if mineral abrasive is used.
7. All surfaces to be coated shall be blasted in accordance to surface preparation requirement as per product
data sheet.
8. Anchor pattern (profile) depth of the abrasive blast cleaned surface shall be between 2 and 4 mils (25 and 100
microns) in amplitude as recommended by the manufacturer of coating material for the specified thickness.
The surface profile achieved shall be measured using replica tape in accordance with NACE RP0287. Test X
Replica Tape shall be attached to daily coating report.
9. For small areas of touch up repair, welds and where blasting is not possible, power tool cleaning to SSPC
SP11 can be used.
10. Surface defects revealed by the blast cleaning process should be ground, filled, or treated in the appropriate
manner.
11. The blast cleaned surface shall be coated with one application of specified coating during the same day as
blasted, prior to sundown of that day and before any visible rusting occurs. Blast cleaned surfaces allowed to
oxidize or set overnight shall be reblasted prior to priming. Blasted surface shall be inspected every 4 hours
for rust blooming.
12. Surface preparation of fabricated items to be internally coated in the shop shall be done in an area free of dust
and contaminants from other shop work areas. If available, a spray booth shall be used.
13. Pressure vessels and equipment to be stress-relieved or pressure-tested shall not be cleaned and coated until
these activities are completed.
14. After blasting, a salt test shall be performed; the maximum allowable concentration of soluble salts on a
surface to be coated must not be more than 30 – 50 mg/m². Manufacturer recommendation shall be followed
on this especially for high temperature services.
15. No coating shall be permitted to be applied over scale, dust, rust, oil, grit or other foreign material. All shot and
grit shall be removed by brush, air blast or vacuum type cleaner prior to applying primer. Care shall be
exercised to ensure that the cleaned surface is not contaminated with any foreign material or fingerprints prior
to applying primer.
9.3 Coating Application
1. All surfaces must be blown down with clean dry air, brushed, or vacuumed free of dust before the surface is
coated. Surface profiles should be measured using Test X tape to meet manufacturer’s requirement.
2. The method of application used shall be governed by the coating manufacturer’s recommendation for the
particular coating being applied and the configuration of the structure to be coated.
3. All weld areas shall be hand brushed prior to the first spray coat application.
4. Single, plural and heated component airless spray shall be used in accordance to Product Data Sheet
requirement.

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5. For internal coating of piping spools, automated lance mechanistic shall be used. Manually controlled rotary
nozzle spray is not accepted.
6. Application maximum temperature shall be as stated in Product Data Sheet.
7. Only thinners specified by the manufacturer shall be accepted.
8. All multiple coat systems should be a two-color material application for identification purposes. If different
colors are not available, same color can be considered and have to be properly documented for reference.
9. The coating shall be applied within 12 hours after the metal is blast cleaned and prior to any visible rust
bloom. The prepared surface shall be inspected every 4 hours.
10. The primer coat shall be applied as recommended by the manufacturer in a single application to achieve the
required dry film thickness above the anchor pattern.
11. The gun shall be at right angles to the surface and 8” to 10” from the substrate surface.
12. When a pause in spraying occurs, the material shall be blown back into the pot.
13. The powder component, if any, shall be added to the liquid component with thorough stirring continued until
the powder is well dispersed. The mixture shall be strained through a 30-60 mesh screen to remove large
particles. Pots containing the mixed paint shall be equipped with a mechanical agitator which shall be kept in
motion throughout the application period. The agitator blades shall come within one inch of the bottom of the
spray pot.
14. The pot life of two pack coatings under application condition shall be clearly stated on the container label and
shall not be exceeded. When the pot life limit is reached, the spray equipment shall be emptied, remaining
material discarded, the equipment cleaned, and new material prepared.
15. No spraying shall be done within 6” of unprepared surfaces.
16. Subsequent coating layer shall be applied as soon as possible after the underlying coat is in condition to
receive it, according to Manufacturer's PDS.
17. Care must be taken to ensure that "hard to get at" places are properly primed and painted.
18. Measurement of dry film thickness shall be determined by use of a magnetic dry film thickness gauge
(Elcometer 456). Prior to use, the magnetic dry film thickness gauge shall be calibrated with either NBS No.
1362 certified coating thickness calibration standards or nonmagnetic shims, whichever is appropriate for the
gauge type.
19. The applied coating shall present a dense and uniform appearance after curing.
20. The applied coating shall be considered deficient in thickness, if the average measured thickness values are
found to be out-with the minimum or maximum specified dry film thickness, when measured in accordance
with SSPC-PA 2. Areas found deficient from the minimum specified coating thickness shall be repaired
according to the manufacturer's written recommendations.
21. Approximately 1.5 to 2 inches from each end of pipe or fittings shall be left unpainted, to allow welding
operations. Touch-up shall be performed after completion of welding operations as appropriate. Weld insert
sleeves shall be used to protect welding-joints zone inside the coated pipes.
9.4 Stripe Coating:
To achieve recommended thickness, stripe coating shall be applied in areas where the structure shape or
restricted access may result in thinly applied coating. Those areas include; edges of plate, fasteners, weld
areas, section ends, irregularities and heavily pitted areas.
9.5 Curing and Recoating Interval
Curing time and re-coating interval shall be followed as per manufacturer PDS. Forced curing shall only be
done in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations.

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9.6 Pressure Test
No external coating work shall be performed on pipe-welding joints prior to hydro pressure test, unless
authorised in writing by Company.
9.7 Clean-Up
1. After acceptance of coating job, all masking, grease, etc. shall be removed from all equipment which was not
intended to be coated.
2. All unused material, containers, etc. shall be removed from the jobsite upon completion of the project.
9.8 Pipework Identification Bands and Marking
After the protective coating has been inspected and approved by Company, pipework shall have color coded
identification bands and associated markings applied, in accordance with Oxy specification ‘Pipework Color
Coding and Markings’.
10 QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENT
1. Only coating applicators listed in Oxy Approved Manufacturers List (AML) shall be used for internal coating
applications.
2. Coating applicator shall have Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001-2015 and shall be certified
by reputed independent certification bodies.
3. Quality Assurance Plan (QAP)/ Inspection and test plan (ITP) and Method statement covering full scopes of
work shall be submitted to Oxy prior to commencement of coating work
4. Coating applicator shall ensure that they have valid permit/ license from paint manufacturer as an approved
applicator for the scope of work
5. Surface preparation blaster shall be trained and certified by the application company and painters used for
coating application shall be certified by the paint manufacturer and shall possess valid documents at all times.
6. Repair/rectification for coating defects shall not be proceeded without Oxy approval. Applicator shall provide
defect sketch, repair method statement and manufacturers recommendation for Oxy approval.
7. Personnel engaged in coating application shall have requisite education, competency and work expertise.
Coating inspector shall have minimum 10 years of work experience in coating application and possess BGAS-
CSWIP Grade 2 or NACE-CIP Level II or equivalent SSPC certification.
8. Further details on inspection requirement shall be followed as per OMN-QAC-820 “QC Guideline for
Application of Protective Coatings”.
11 INSPECTION
Inspection throughout coating application process shall be carried out in accordance to Oxy approved Inspection
and Test Plan (ITP). All hold points shall be strictly observed and any coating applied without hold point
clearance shall be removed. The following hold points shall be established:
a. Hold Point 1: After cleaning of the surface prior surface preparation (blasting) job
b. Hold Point 2: After surface preparation prior the first coat (Primer) application
c. Hold Point 3: After application of the primer prior the next coat.
d. Hold Point 4: After application of the final coat and holiday testing.
e. Hold Point 5: After remedial work is completed.

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11.1 Safety
All safety rules and regulations shall be strictly observed in the storing, handling, use and application of coating
system material, thinners, solvents, and cleaning agents. As a minimum following shall be adhered:
a. Chemicals, resins, or epoxies shall not be stored or mixed inside tanks or vessels.
b. Only enough resin or epoxy for immediate use shall be brought into the tank or vessel.
c. Ventilation shall be provided during and for at least 4 hours after coating application to keep solvent
concentration within safe and non-explosive limits. Vapors shall be removed by an air eductor system
rather than by blowing air into the tank. Air quality measurements shall be taken inside the tank or
vessel.
d. Only explosion-proof equipment shall be used. Safety check should be performed to equipment used
in coating application process.
e. The inspector is required to monitor the environment for toxic or explosive gases and ensure all
workers are wearing appropriate safety equipment.
11.2 Coating Material
1. The inspector shall ensure that all coating material used are as specified, in good condition and each container is
appropriately marked with a batch or control number.
2. When more than one coat is required, the inspector must assure that the coating used are those specified and
they are applied as per product data sheet instruction.
3. Inspector shall assure that all materials delivered to the jobsite in sealed and labelled containers and shall be
stored in well ventilated preferably in air conditioned vessels.
4. Coating that has exceeded the manufacturer’s stated shelf life at the temperature of storage shall not be used.
The affected coating containers shall be appropriately marked and removed from the job site.
11.3 Cleaning and Surface Preparation
1. Inspector should assure that prior blasting, the surface has been fully cleaned from all contaminants.
2. Soluble chemical salts contamination should not exceed the maximum limit as per coating product data sheet.
Witness of random salt test after surface preparation is essential.
3. Anchor pattern or surface profile must be assured to be as per coating manufacturer recommendation. Witness
of dust level test after surface preparation is essential.
11.4 Temperature and Relative Humidity
1. Metal temperature, air temperature, relative humidity, and dew point readings shall be monitored and recorded
throughout the project.
2. Reading shall be taken at the start of work and at interval of 4 hours minimum or as requested.
3. Work shall be suspended if the environmental parameters are outside the specified limits and shall not be
resumed until the specified limits are met as shown by subsequent measurements.
11.5 Application
1. Each application shall be visually inspected for freedom of runs, sags, orange-peeling, etc.
2. To ensure that the wet film thickness is in an acceptable range, a wet film thickness gauge should be used to
measure the film thickness as the coating is being applied.

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3. The DFT for each coat shall be determined in accordance with SSPC PA-2 by measurement with Elcometer 456
coating thickness gauge or equivalent at five evenly spaced points for each 110 square feet of surface area.
4. The completed coating shall be visually inspected for defects and 100% holiday tested using approved calibrated
holiday testers. The test voltage shall be set at the voltage recommended by the Manufacturer.
5. All defect repairs shall be holiday tested.
6. Inspection does not relieve the Applicator of any responsibility of guarantee of the coating application.
7. In internal tanks’ coating, sacrificial anodes shall be inspected for complete removal of masking and coating, and
electrical continuity with the tank substrate shall be confirmed.
8. The Manufacturer’s instructions on recoat intervals shall be strictly followed, with conditions of temperatures,
humidity and ventilation taken into account.
9. The Applicator shall take all necessary steps to ensure that problems relating to inter-coat adhesion through
inter-coat contamination or over curing do not arise.
10. Inter-coat contamination shall be removed by washing with a solution of water and detergent using stiff bristle
brushing if necessary, followed by rinsing with clean potable water. For inter-coat contamination by grease and
oil, SSPC SP-1 shall apply, but care shall be taken to ensure that the solvent used is not detrimental to the
coating.
11. Adhesion tests (Cross Hatch, Off- Dolly Test / Pull-Off Test) might be required upon request and at the expense
of the contractor/applicator.
12 GUARANTEE
1. Satisfactory application of the coating shall be guaranteed by the Applicator. Applicator remains responsible
against poor workmanship and improper application throughout guarantee/warranty period.
2. If rusting occurs or if the paint coat lifts, blisters, wrinkles, or shows evidence of having been applied under
unfavorable conditions, or if for any other reason the painting is unsatisfactory, the affected paint shall be
removed and the metal thoroughly cleaned, reblasted and repainted.
3. This guarantee shall remain in effect for eighteen months from the date painting is completed. Any defects
noted during the guarantee period shall be repaired, with no further charges to Company.
13 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
1. The finished work shall not contain any runs, sags, or other application flaws which could lead to premature
coating failure.
2. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until the coated surface thicknesses are within the required
parameters.
3. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until all areas of the coated surface are holiday free.
4. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until the coating is fully cured unless the coating require
service temperature exposure to cure fully.
14 DOCUMENTATION AND REPORTING
Contractor applying the coating is required to provide all documentation for coating activities and related
inspections which shall include as a minimum; daily report, weekly report, non-conformance report if any,
occasionally required reports for progress, equipment, manpower, paint usage and list of defects found
throughout coating project execution.
15 REFERENCES
15.1 Codes, Regulations and Standards
Surface Preparation and internal painting and protective coating shall meet or exceed the requirements of the
latest edition of the following codes, regulations and standards, except as superseded herein. In cases where

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more than one code, regulation or standard apply to the same condition, the most stringent shall be followed. In
the event of a conflict between this specification and other specifications or correspondence, a ruling, in writing,
shall be obtained before any work is started.
15.1.1 American Petroleum Institute (API)
API Q1 Specification for Quality Programs
15.1.2 American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM D1640 Standard Test Method for Drying, Curing, or Film Formation of Organic Coatings at
Room Temperature
ASTM D2621 Standard Test Method for Infrared Identification of Vehicle Solids from Solvent 3/4
Reducible Paints
ASTM E337 Standard Test Method for Measuring Humidity with a Psychrometer (the
Measurement of Wet- and Dry- Bulb Temperatures)
ASTM D4417-11 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned
Steel
15.1.3 RAL German Institute for Quality Assurance and Certification
RAL Colours
15.1.4 The Society for Protective Coatings (Formerly the Steel Structures Painting Council)
SSPC SP-1-82 Surface Preparation Specification No. 1, Solvent Cleaning
SSPC SP-5-89 Surface Preparation Specification No. 5, White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC PA 1-82 Paints Application Specification No.1, Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting
SSPC PA 2-82 Paint Application Specification No. 2, Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with
Magnetic Gages
15.1.5 Swedish Institute of Standards
SIS-05-59-00 Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel Structures; Swedish
Institute of Standards
15.1.6 International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
ISO-8501-1 Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application of Paints and Related Products
ISO 17025 General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories
15.1.7 Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration
15.1.8 Other Standards
All relevant Regulations, Codes and Statutes of the Authorities having jurisdiction in the location of installation.

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PROTECTIVE COATING SPECIFICATION

DOCUMENT NO. VALIDITY CONTENT OWNER APPROVAL AUTHORITY

MUK-FAC-200 3 Years Chemical & Corrosion Engineer FAC Engineering Manager

A Dec 2020 Abdulrahman Al Abri Fahad Al Mamari

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4 GLOSSARY OF TEARMS AND ABBREVIATIONS

OPCS Occidental Oman Protective Coating Schedule

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5.1.1 Manufacturer and Vendor Responsibility

5.1.2 Safety Requirement

6 COATING QUALIFICATION PROCESS

 Autoclave as per NACE TM 0185-2006

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 Salt Spray as per ISO 7253.

7 COATING SYSTEMS AND SCHEDULE

Following notes to be considered in coating selection:

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Table 1: Internal lining schedule for tanks and pressure vessels

500 µm Can be applied with GRE

Recommended for tanks.

800 – 1000 µm Must be sprayed using

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Table 2: Internal lining schedule for piping and pipelines

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1. Hempadur Avantguard 1763G

International Interbond 2340UPC 392°F Can be used for SS

1. Hempel's Galvosil 15783 (75

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Hempadur 85671 (2 x 100 um) Aluminium (19000)

Sigmatherm 230 (2 x 100-125 200 - 250

Hempal Versiline CUI 56990 (2 x

Segma Hitemp 1027 (2 x 125-

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7.4 Recommended lining for external surfaces of buried structures

Maximum Service Comment on

Wrapping Tape is the

OPCS 4B Recommended also

2. Viscotaq Outer Wrap PE

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* Note: For details on buried road crossing design refer to OMN-FAC-482

7.5 External Coating Color Code (RAL System)

No. Item Color RAL Color

Tanks (except U/G), Vessels,

8 Process Hydro-Carbon Liquid Medium Grey 7004

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Multi-Phase Oil Streams)

9 Instrument Air Medium Grey 7004

7.6 Approved manufacturers for coating material

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8.2 Surfaces NOT to be Coated

9 COATING APPLICATION REQUIREMENT

9.1 Safety Cordon and Marking Conditions

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9.2 Surface Preparation

9.2.3 Environmental Limitations

9.2.5 Test Panels

9.2.6 Abrasive Blast Cleaning

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9.3 Coating Application

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