woe BRIEF HISTORY Firs published as BGCIPS/PWC2 Feary 1980 ‘Amiendeoit No 1 published Noverer 1983 Re-isued 3s BOES/PWC2 September 1994 F ©BG ple 1994 ‘This Transeo speiiation i copyright and mus ot be reproduced in whole o in part by any means without theapproval in writing of BG ple O89 (Rev OB) Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 WORLD CENTRE FOR iI Insulation 15.21 zag Nasematsionmsc ‘ ECHNOLOGY © Copyright © 2008, TWI Lid i"Pwo2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR THERMAL INSULATION OF ABOVE GROUND PIPEWORK AND EQUIPMENT 4. SCOPE ‘This Transco Tochnical Spcitiation® specifies the etent of insulation andthe materials and methods tobe ‘we for insulating above ground pipes, vessels ard tanks fo the purposes of heat conservation, cold ‘conservation, personnel protection, at-ceudensaton, Kost poteton, maintenance of operating temperturs sd forthe inintensce of old termperaies. + neater eens ipiene {treats to sueface emperatue inthe fange-200°C wo 1000C inclusive under normal atmospheric cxnlitions (le temperate 20°C). 2 FIELD OF APPLICATION 24 General ‘The requirments inthis specification cover inslation applied forthe purpose speife in 22 102.8 fnclasive. . | “The abbreviations given shall be wsed a pat of te line identfcatin muir on the gineering Kine Gagrame (ELD), 22 ‘Heat conservation “Heat conservation (FC) - insulin to surfaces of pies and vessels normally operating at temperatures Figher than 60°C, whore any leakage of heat i considered to be loss of energy. 23 Cold conservation Cold conservation (CC) insulation te surfaces of pipes and yesses woxmaly pccting a temperatures lower than -10°C, where any leakage of heat is considered tobe lss of energy. 24 Personnel protection ‘Personnel protection (PP) - insulation to surfaces of pipes and vessels nonnally operating a temperatures higher than $5° Cand Jowerthan-10"C, yich ean come into contact wih petsoanel ander normal cperating ccnditons. 25 Anticondensation ‘An-condenention (AC) - insulation to surfaces of pipes and vessels operating at temperatures lower than 10°C, where any leakage of eat is aot considered tobe a loss of eneray. 26 Frost protection Frost prtestion (FP) - insulation to gurfces of pipes and vesels containing fi likely to feeze in cold weather under noma operating conden. 27 Maintenance of operating temperatures ‘Maintenance of operating trperatres (MT) insulation fo surfaces of pipes and ves: containing Hid ‘were the ned to maintain process temperatures i more important than HC. Painting Inspection Level 1 Rev 0 Fanaary 03 cuinemnepa Insulation 15.22 TW inreersisONING iY Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd TECHNOLOG)pwea 28 Maintenance of cold temperatures “Maintenance of cold emerges (CT) ~ fulton to surtces of pips nd vessels contain ue where the ned o maintain process temperatures is mote important than CC. 3. REFERENCES “This peiication makes reference othe docuineis Fisted in Appendix A. Unless ethersite spc the Jats edtons of the documents apply, nctuding all addenda and revisions, 4. DEFINITIONS: 44 General For the purposes ofthis specification, the defiitiens given in 4.2 and $3 apply 42 Miscellaneous ‘Contractor: the person, irs or company wit hom Transco enters into a contrat to which this _pscifction applies, inching the Contractors persoeal representatives, successors and prmited assigns. “Engineer: the Enginer appointed fom time ote ty Transco an odd in writing tothe Contractor to ast as Engineer fr the purposes ofthe contract 4.3 Mandatory and non-mandatory requirements ‘cane indieatesa physics possibly, say: indicates an option which snot mandatory. ‘mest: indicates 2 roquiroment in aw an in matters of eatin and say. shall: indicates 3 Transco require should: indicates a song preference, but allows deviations excpionlly. wills ndcstes an intention by Transeo 6 do something. 5. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 5.1 Theinsaton Contac sal be espns fo ensrng hat all mater chin foc work ‘cored by tis pectcation, comply withthe requirements of tis specication ‘Transco sal resolve any differences between the requiremens ofthis speeificaton and the requirements of the Equipment Schedule, Data ShecPipe List or cther contractual dacurents. 5.2 Anyproposed deviation fom this specification shall be larly specified in writing and brought to {he atention ofthe Engineer. Noeviation fam this specification stall be made without the writen consent of Transeo 53. Allinslton shal be properly designed and inal aking into account the duty ab expose suticipate, the ned to ensue economic application andthe thermal efcency ofthe insulation, 54 Theinslation hall be aplid by the Contractor using comptent werkamen experienced inthis «las of work, and shall be exeoted generally in acordance with BS $970 and to standards nocmally consistent wit rst clas workmanship. 5.5 Nameplate npn plats and ampingson pena cal ef permanently vise tension al be prety wale around hen. 1085 (Rev 0599) Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 05 Insulation 15.23 WORLD CENTREFOR Iwi MATERIALS JOINING TeamowcoYPwo2 If the above requirement i impracticable then, subject to agrecment by Transco, a second piste permancatly| ‘marked with the sime inforeation and withthe word DUPLICATE shall be supplied and fixed on the outside ‘ofthe insulation inthe most convenient adjacent position, 5.6 Thetype and method of installation of any propose suppor clamps or tice atachmacats shall be submited to Transco for approval ‘The welding of ach items to pipes, vessels or other equipment wil not normally be permited. Where attachment by welding is essetal the writen consent of Transco stall be obtained before welding is pecorme 6 MATERIALS. 61 Insulating materials 6A. Physical characteristics 6.1.1 isthe responsibilty ofthe Contractor to agree with Transco the specific properties ned for the insulating materials used on any particular contract. The Contractor shall tate the make and grade ofthe ‘insulating materials proposed together with the manufatarersdslared value of thermal conductivity a the design temperature (expressed in Wim K). ‘The insulating material proposed for any application sll have the general physical charateritcs specific in BS 3958, BS 5422 and BS 5970 (except where otherwise specified in his specification) and shall comply With the requirements in 6.1.1.2 o 6.11.40 incase, 7 6.11.2 The insulating materials shall be suitable forthe specified conditions of use and thet physical properties shall main within the tolerances allowed in this and any ober relevant insulating material, standard specifications (eg. BS 3958) o, i the absence ofa British Standard the manufrs specification, Particular attention shall be paid to any compressive srengih requirements, 6.413 The nsulating materials, iluling fing and fishing materia, hall comply withthe fir hazard requirements of BS $472. 6.1.14 The insulating materials shall not consin cubetances which will support pests o encourage the growth offing 6.4.1.5 The insulating materials shall be fos from objctionable odour athe temperature at which they are to be used. Such transient effects during the initial period of use may generally be ignored. 6.1.1.6 The insulating materials shall not suffer permanent structural detesication a arsult of inadvertent contact with moisture M'subsequent dying is practicable, the insulating material afer drying shall recover is physical form and thermal properties. 6.1.1.7 Any insulating materials likely tobe in contact wth the surface being insulated shall not cause the surface w errr under normal site conditions. On sainkss steel surfaces operating at femperatures higher than 70 °C, the chloride content ofthe insulating material shall not excood 50 pp and shall bo used in ‘conjunction with suitable barrier paint which doesnot contain zinc in a metallic or. On alumina surfaces, the chloride cotent of the inslatng material shall nt exceed 25 ppm and the alalinity stall be in the pifrange of 7t 85 inclusive. 6.1.1.8 ‘The insulating materials shall ot cause hazard to health from particles toxic fumes, ducing applicaon, whilst in use or on removal. 6.1.1.9 Insulating materials containing asbestos shall ot be used. 6.11.10 Ifany ofthe eagirements of 6.1.1.1 f0 6.1.1.9 inchs cannot be met, an alemative insulating ‘material may be proposed by the Contractr for consideration as a variant by Transco, 189 (Rev 0399) “3 Paitin aspen Lave. Rev 0 Tay OF TWH vopentneron Insulation 15.24 MATERIALS JONING TECHNOLOGY Copyright © 2005, TWI LidPwo 64.2 Insulating material selection Selection ofinsuatng materials hall be made with due regard othe manufacture’ optima service ‘ermperatre range andthe requirements of BS 3970, The insulating materials proposed fr any application tal be sleeed froma the types listed below, a) Glas re. 1b) Foamed glass, ©) Rock wool 4) Mose stg woo! 9) Bxpanded petite. 1) Vetmicalit (ase pranuar fi). 2) Calium sitcate fh) Phenol eam (se 6.1.3). |) Potysocyanurate fon (se 6.1.3). 6.13 Phenolic and polyisocyanurate foams. Kis mmporiant to note that phevolic anid poyisoeysharat Fam, whe wsed as an insulating rata, Ean, under fire conditions, te potently hazardous because they may produce smoke and texie products of combustion. These foams shall ol, therefore, be installed within 2 building. 6.4.4 Dimensional tolerancas ‘The shapes of insulating materials shall be in acoordance wi the dionensions stated by the manuficturer, supple, sujet to the relevant Part of BS 3958 orto the flowing tleranes: a) Subsand taps: Length and wih “Thikness 8) Pipeseetions: Lenth Inside diameter “Thicknese (erage) :-1.Smm,+3 mm Uniemity + Th local thickness at any pint shall not vary from the average thickness by greater than £3 mm. 641.5 _ Factoryinsulation of pipes and fitings Factory insulation of pps and fitngs normally ensures a unifirn voit aplication which resuls| {mproved physical and thermal characteristics. Such insulation systems shal eomply a Fra relevant with the requirements ofthis specification and fill deta chal be submited forthe approval of Transco. 62 Protective coverings 624 Generat “The sletion of protective coverings shal he made with regard to manufacturers recommendations and the guidance given in BS 5970 G9 (Re 03799) Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 TWI woRtDcentne For Insulation 15.25 MATERIALS JOINING i TECHNOLOGY © 2005, TWI LadPw? 62.2 Vapour seats 62.21. The vapour sal chal comprise two layers of rapour-saling compound interposed with crim oth, The vepout- scaling compound sal be of fire esisant grade preferably containing con-amamable ‘solvents and shall be a owling consistency (e.Shell composites coating 10 or eaivale). The sim dot shall be evenly woven glass cloth with an open mes pattern (eg. Shell compoctes gas fire membrane o quivalet), 62.22 _Vapour-saling tape stall be 150 mm wide (eg. Densy Pevclatun tape o equivalent. 623 Metal cladding 623.1 Meta cad matesial shal met the following requirements: 42) Thethickness of galvanized ld te, aluminium costed onl stl and aluminum shes shall boas spcifiod in BS $970, Table S except tat casings fr rnovable scons skll be 1.6 mm thick, Stainless tel shost shal Bae snl rity and dural tothe galvanized nil stoo specifi forthe same typeof ae, 1) Galvanized mild tea shox shall be to BS EN 10143, ) luni shot sal be to BS 1470, material designation 5103, condion #4 obits, 8) Aluninivn costed mild tee! call have a aluminium coating which dos not contin more ‘han 6% magnesium. 6.232 Unless ohcrwise specified by Transco, metal clang matrals which met the roqirements of 6.23.1 shall he used as follows: 1) Mota lading material fr carbon iel surfs sel be galvanized mild ste, alumnus alloy, lumii coated mild see! or stainless ste! shee. 1) Meal lading material for sails ste! surfaces other than those being insulated sing plates foms sal be alumina, leriaium coated mild tee! or stains sel sheet. Galvanized ste! shal rot be used (see DATIN, ©) Cladding for stains tee sures insulated using pasties ams shall be stainless ste! at sluminiun coated mild ste. Galvanized mild stel may also be ws expt where anges, salve stems, bellows, ec, are Being insulate 623.3 Where pipecters unpaved ground, the thermal casing shal terminate in an ed cap which shall ‘be not les than 300 rum tow ground level, A doable wrap of waterpcat binding tape skal be aplicd starting 150 mm below the end exp onthe pipe and extending over te cladding to not es than 150 mm above rnd lve 6234 Wherepipe enters a paved aca ventialy the thermal cluding sal texminat at gromd level in an ‘nd cap whichis bedded en mastic, Where pipe ener paved area a such an angle that iis impraciabe to fan end cap the cladding shall be profiled 1 within 6 mm above the paving surfice andthe psp filed with rast 623.5 Wherepipe enters a house or pt wal th thermal cading shall terinat nan ond capa the pipe sleeve, Any gap shal efile with mastic. 524 Hard-setting composition and sel-seting cement ard-seting composition and selF-seting cements shall conform to BS 3958: Par 6 19 (Rev 3) Painting Inspection Level I. Rev 0 Janvary 05 “EWI SORLDCENTREFOR Insulation 15.26 MATERIALS JOINING TECHROLOGY Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdPwo? 628 Glass cloth ‘Giass lot hal bestia weave gas ot approxima 400 gn”) wth aleinium il basking (iene nttess than 063 a). 62.6 Other finishes ‘othe fishes may be proposed by the Contractor for consideration asa variant by Transeo. 63 Fixing materials 63.1 Wire netting ‘Wirntng shall be of galvanized iron wie not es than 1 en ameter and nominally 25min mes xcept for stainless sel surfices when stainless steel wire mesh shall be wsod. 632 Binding wire ining wire shall be of I mm diaretar galvanized sof ien wir, excep fr {mm diameter stainless ste! wire shall be used, 633 Binding tape Binding tape shal be 50 mm wide x 0.15 mn thik self adhesive polyethylene tape, 63.4 Fixing bands : -Fhing bands shall be 20 mm wide x mm thik and shalbe ofa material smiar othe metal lading (ee 62.3) Fving bands shall not be used inside te lading, 63.5 Self tapping screws Self tapping screws shal be to BS 1473 with hardness of HB S/W. 63.6 Nuts, bolts and other fastenings Nat, bls and ctr fstings shall be citer of stiles tet o sel whic has ben. galanin, heredied right ine coated or cadmium pat, For stank tc! sree, zine costed itings hall not beused. 637 Adhesives Adtesives for bonding inaulatin Sections topsher et to mesa surfaces shall be compatible with the insulating Inaterats, Adhesives sll be fr esistant and shall preferably contain non-flamable solvents, 638 — Antiabrasion compound “Anti-sbrasion compaund shal be sitable for temperatures down 0-200" Cand shall be non-flammable ‘ex, Shel craposits coating 108 or equivalent). 639 Joint seatant Joint scalar fr use on fared glas insulation shall be Expandite Foster, An alternative material may be peaposed bythe contractor er consideration asa variant by Transeo, 7 TESTING 71 The incaltion manufacture shall clic valoes, and he tolerances of such valves, forthe relevant propartcs of his insulating maul Te declaration stall be cousiered by Transco and, ifagresh, ‘hall become the specification within this specification ee OED (Rev 0399), Painting inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 “PW WORLD CENTRE FOR Insulation 15.27 MATERIALS JOINING ‘TECHNOLOGY Convricht © 2005. TWI Ltdpwo2 72 nslating mati properties tobe desired shall include: 2) Dimensions, 1B) Bulk density. ©) Thermal proertics, d) Assessment offre haar. 9) Bent sabiiy, 1) Resisunoe 16 compéession. 2) Wer absorption. 8) Pletal seength, 1. Chloride content, 73 The values declared hall have boen determined bythe methods specified in BS 874 and BS 2972, “Methods of test ering form thooe specified in BS 874 and BS 2972 may be propesd bythe Conrstor for consideration asa variant by Transco, 8. _ METHODS OF APPLYING INSULATION FOR GENERAL HEAT CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION BA General “This clase 8 defines the extent of insulation and the methods tobe ued fo inslating pipes, vessels ond ‘tanks fr the purposes of HC, PP, FP and MT. {Wako relates to surfce temperate higher than 10" C under normal ats bereeontions, 82 Preparation 82.1 Inslting material shal be protected against damage and kept dry in storage, both daring and afer application, 822 relating materi shall only be appli to clean dy surfices in dry Weather conditions: They sal be protected with weatherproof hosting at theend ofthe working day and daring inclement weather. 823 Before insulating matral is applic, al! carbon sc! stfaces where operating temperatures will sot be higher thar 99°C, shal be prepared and painted to PALO, Table CS4A, oan equvalent corresion trate as specified by Transco, or operating temperatres of 100°C and higher, the protection shall be to PALO, Table CS4B 824 —Seaions of insulting material shal fit closely othe surface to be insulated and tw adjacet sections. Any utvoidale gap shall be filled with inslstin,prfiably ofthe same materia, 0 give a continous, unifom insulation suri. 825 _Alljoints berweet sucossive layers and between adjacent sections oinsulating material shall be staggered. 826 Insulating mute stall be applied in one or more lyre of approximately equal thickness accerdance with Table . For deals of inslating matetial thickness, see Table 2. 827 As faras posible, ination of pipework shall be perftemed with prefored sections of insfating ‘atrial, Where the pipe dame isto large fer moolded sections of pipe insulating materi, radinse or ‘beveled lags shal be used. All bon es, elbows, et, shal be intlated with mired iecsions ofthe same indultng moteril and tikes as that used for sight piping. d oiB Rev B39) Painting Inspection Level I. Rev 0 January 05 | TWIT wonipcetre ron MATERIALS JOINING at Mater Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdPe pwoa 28 Vesela omps ad oer eqlpment shail be suse wth igi slabs of insaing iil Jota pip soto tnsed and bvelod lags sal be sod wre dase emit. Fit lbs of Tnadating material dal only be sed frat succes or diameter greater than Sm 4.29 ‘Theidmaybe-a marked vari in emperors ene ves. The whol ssl sal be etl er the hight epotingempertre exept wera scant saving may be mde, when ‘propa sal be submited othe Engineer for approval. 22.10 Whee secs, tpnson onal be proved inthe ination fn acer wh BS 50, 63. tnsulation assombly SLAs ara pes, nslting sara fr assembly to pipework equnnt shall keto he uticures sanded egal be na eter han J mis eh £2 Each layer ofinstng ter shal be socured pipework wih nding wire en 63° ot 8.3 a cmus tts oqipment tn xing bad (se 6.3.4) t 30mm cvs Binding wre stl be ‘exe 50a it to eu int the inolting raters 433. Wirencing (e631) shal be api to score prefered sions to ppenrk and caine sep wes bards compstions or seting ement (68 6.24) are se as DCS COPE 84 Mechanical protection Pt Meal cig (ne 623) al he pled ovr heinsling atria so tat al in pp B41 thee ad en (on ping nt rete han 40 on nmi sz) ad 75a (ol cheng vere Lapel bearangoy sll wate sd hale oe wit ing bas 150 sn fetes, Screws shal not be used 42 One'xiny band shal enneite with cach circum lop. Metal elading shall nob in cenast vith dissimilar metals, ths preventing the possibilty of electrolyte attack, 4.3 Ma lading for sol bends shall ro inteoking se Fstpporing soon seis secur with tapping S698. ei AAs sot sd fr lading acum sca shall have he ures contingent ‘ited wh ene ent of ach primer lowed by one eat on hms pai wich bellow 0 ry ters the metal cladding i fied in poston. {tas Mal dadding on ips x vse contin asa Did ote sia basis 45 at eee leded continu and property cartel appropiate neal ad sr alban eu at te lding dos tt make closeout wih cahoialy proved pips. AG Sléscing coms, when applied ves ayer of wie ning inslating mari shane re sana hk nee eal, water esitant and shal sve aseat ls ale fr pitings tO ‘povid impermeabliy. Selsctingcerint shall at be applied in fot wether 47 aréscing compotion hall be plod oes aye ofwireneting oa tines of as 8.5 in teategen he Rt eye ting yb the second lyri pli. tall rm ard Soh a lex ang wi one ctf alt ad fnting pinto pode as impeesbe mf. 843 Uncnposed vessel heads. whore ptetl by shies) cod no mechani pti. 85. Pipo and vesso! fitings ae ey fe PP apiction wae, anges manic pp figs ad spurenances ae tery sented. Tad (Rew OOH Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 05 TP WI wonpcavracron Insulation 15.29 MATERIALS /ONING "TECHNOLOGY Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltdwea 52. Atall flanges joints aad unions, the pipe insulting material shall be bevelled at approaimately 145°C, Gaished and adequately weathepofe, so that ange bots may be withdrew and nions broken ‘without damage tthe insulating material and its weatherproofing, For smal! bore sul ines wih race ‘eating, insulaing material shall be continuous oer ings and easily removable. Ail openings for nozzcs, brackets, te hal be neatly cut to slic size and adequately waterproofed. 853. When flanges and vale ate roquied tobe insulted, te fllowing shall apply. 3) Whee adjacent piping is metal cad, anges and valves shall be enclosed in easily removable ‘ctl boxes etrey lnc with rig slabs a xb marteesses of insulating maria of ‘niubletrperature esitace ano te same thickness asthe adjacent piping or wesc, The feimovable metal box shal be adsquately sealed agaict ain-nater with special atetion pod fo valve stems and oer prisons. The wids around std-tlts and irregular shapes shall be filled with loee Sl insulating material (eg. gas be) 1) Where adjacent piping i inched with ahard-seing composition, flanges and valves silt be insulated with suitably cut section aig inulring material tothe same thickness 2 the “jac pipe, built wp inbox fom around the fiting, rigidly wited in poston and finished ‘sith either hard-seting comsition and sald against ingress of water oc wih removable etal boxes asin a) above. 854 Rigid insulating matral applied to pipes ted with trace eating shall encase process and tracer lines. Where necessary, snitable pacing pics shal be inserted io retain the irslating atria in place. 86 Insulating material thickréss 26:1 Heat conservation “The required tienes of insulting material fc HC applications shal bein acacdance with Table 2, 862 Personnel protection ‘Under nora operating conditions, iti pore hat personel ae only likly to game int contact wis ‘piping and pars ef eqipent within 2.5 in immediately above oc 3 in fom he sides of rade, working patton or waka. 7 “The thickness of insulting eater t be provided for PP applications shall be a given in Table 3. ‘Tennination of insulin, where expose, shall be waterproofed or PP applications, guar may be sad on beat disipation equipment x ppg or inher cases where ‘Atctve insulation is imprctcable fn these cases he ealipmeat shall be adequately protected aginst orasion. All ainles ta ucfices exposed to rain o sea water shal be waterpréofed, Where meal guards are used fr PP appiaton, they shall be ibicatd fom heavily galvanized ese wie mesh, exept that galvanized mec sall nob used above, or in elas proximity to, tiles scl pipework tx fitings, Suppert clamps of traces atached tom hot surfer shall be inte with not es than 6 rem thickness of inorganic tape under te clamp or bracket, 86:3 Frost protection ‘Toprevet fezzng, ll above round water pipes stall be provided with lites foe draining, Where ata i not possible, means shal be provided to allow water circulation through the scion to be protect. acter draining io crulton is practicable or economical, some fon of rcs beting stall be provided (sce Table 4). 3089 (Rev 0359) Painting inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 “EWI WoRDDCENTREFOR mn 15.30 MATERIALS JOINING TECHNOLOGY ‘Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdPwe2 “Tonsure that adequate protection is applied wherever required, care shall be taken to prepare writen procedures concerning caning, sirculsn and cer fot potoction measures fn connection with emergency ‘cmuipment and to comply with these procures. ‘Valves and pus shall alvays be lagged and preferably race ested. Special eansieraion should alo be sve to pump suction lines, Valves and pur shouldbe rcognied asthe weakest points ina sytem, tcl when expe othe wind, ‘Minimum low tes o establish crculaion may be calculated irom BS 5422, Appendix Seton H AM ingulation work shal be performed in acecedance with he rquirements ofthis speificato, 864 — Malntensince of oporating tomperatures (MT) ‘When lagging of eprent or ppng is shown onthe ELD wo MT requirements, a separate thickness specification sal be issued, 9, METHODS OF APPLYING INSULATION FOR GENERAL COLD CONSERVATION AND, GRYOGENIC SERVICE 94 Gonerat “This cause 9 dein the extent of nsltion and the methods to be wsed fo insulting pipes, vessels and tanks fo CC, PP, AC ard CT applications. ‘alo relates fo sefice temperatures ler than -10"C wader normal aspheric conditions. 82 Preparation 9.21 Inelatio shall be kept dyin storage and aRer aplication (se 82.1) 9.22 Insuang materials shall nly be applied to clean dry surfaces in dry weather conutons Any ans ofinsltion which are not corpleted bythe end of te working ay shall have ll exposed sures sealed ‘with vapour sealing tpe and polyethylene see. 9.23 Before inating material ie applied, mild te surce shall be prepared and aire to PALO. ‘Stainless tel rics shall be painted with tWo cots of ant-abrasion compound (ee 638). 9.24 Sections ofinsaing material shall it closely othe surface to be inated and to adjacent sections Any unavoidable gaps sal be filled with insulation, preferably ofthe same materia to give ‘zinaous, ufo jnsulton surface. 9.25 _Alljeins bereen sucesive layers and betseenadfacet sections of insulating material shall be staggered, 9.26 Instating material shall be applied in one oe more layers of approximately equal thickness in ateordace wit Table 1 927 As faras posible, insulatin of pipework sll be performed wih prefered sections ofinulating ‘material Where the pip diameter is too large fr moulded sections of insulting material, radius or ‘evel laps shal be used AI bends, fos, elbows ct, shal be insulated with ited sections f the same invaing mater and thicknes as at wed fe saight piping, 928 Vessels tanks, pump and eter equipment hal be insulated with rig slabs ofnslating maria Standard pipe sections, adused and bevelled lags shall be wed where diameter permit, Flat slabs of insalating material hall only bused fr fat surfs or diameters reater than 5m. 9.29 Largetanks and vss may be inslated by a second, selfsupporting outer skin structure with Joos insulating material such a pert, ease fle ce mineral woo inte interspace. The interspace shal Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd Ti 189 (Rev O99) Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 TW vowpanneroe Insulation 1531 MATERIALS JOINING UZ recuncvocyre ‘then be pressurized and prged witha dry ens. Proposal fr sch meted kl be submited othe Engineer ‘or appro 1 9.2.10 These maybe marked variation in temperature seross some vss The whole vel shall be Insulated forthe lest pcrtngtemperanu exog where a significant savig maybe made, when ropsals shall be sutmted tothe Engineer fer approval 92.11 Where circumferential expansion of old vesssis anticipated (eg. ring ‘Scaming-ou or oer similar processes), euskioning lark of gas fe shall be drape ofr the vest surface andthe base insulating mati applied over tis Hankel, 9.2.12 Where necessary, contraction joins sal be provided and sal packed wit oe il insulating racial (gs fire) and adequately sealed, 93 Insulation assembly 93.1 As farés possible, nsalting material for assembly to pipework (Figur: 1)o equipmeat all eto the mantatrr standard eats bt shall be not greater th 11 in igh, 932 Thefns ayer of fad pass instng mater shal tae th ends anda ees of eich section ottd with hie. The nme surfaces sal bo given ee rh cont of ant-araon compet, ‘Subsequent liye sal have the nner sfc, ends and Bt ees ofeach etn ected wth adhesive. ‘The fit layer of fur glass insulating material shall ave the end ad bat edges ef bare, One brsh eat, ‘of ant-atrasion composed sal be apliett th inner sires, Subaequont yrs shall have the ends and twat eige zled with joint seaan (se 63.9). 93.3 Eodh layer of nulating material shal be socared to pipework wih binding wire (66¢63.2) at 180 mm cents orto equipment with fixing bands (ce 634) 2 300 mn cates, Binding wire shall be axed soa not oct into he insulating magia 934 _Alleteamferentl and longininal jens on the ote Iyer shall be sale wth binding tape (602633). 9.4 Vapour seal ‘A vapour seal shall be applied tothe entre outer surface ofthe inslation The vapour seal shall eons of ne nat ofapourealng eompound (x 6.2.21) apie toa thicenes of 6mm. While the suis i sl we, Seri cloth sl be ered ito the surface, cae ig taken to preva wrnes The cin cloth shall be ovelapped toa minimum of75 mm, A final cout of apour-sealing compound shal be appli toa thickness ‘of3 man, The compound shall not be plied over wer nslaton orm the adhesive is yaad hall be allowed to cue in the open afr a period ofthree days bere clang. 95 Mechanical protection 95.1 Matt cladting (66.2.3) sll be applied ove the vapour seals that al its are lapped nt less tha 4 ma (on piping ao rar thin 40mm somnnal size and 75 (nal other piping and equprent). Lops shall be arranged to shed rain-watr and shall be scared wth xing bands at 450 mm centres Stews: shall nl be uss 9.52 One fixing tand shall cincide with each circumferential ap. Metal lading shall not be in contact | with dssinitr metals, thas preventing the peti of ecto atack 8.53. Meal cladding fr use on tens shal be of terlcking self suporting sections. Sores hal ot ewsed, 9.54 Metal cladding on pipes or vessels contining amiable ids, o liad in designated hazardous areas, all be fitivey bonded for continuity and properly earthed at appropriate intervals agreed with eee eee “ie Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd 5089 (Rev 0353p Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 Fanuary 05 WORLD GENTRE FOR 15.32 EWI isrenian sions TTECENOLOGYed eee Tense, Car sll e taken to cae thatthe ceding does ot make elec enact with atodilly rotted pipes 9.55 Uneaposed veel heads (i.e. where protctd by skis) ed no mechanical proteton, 98 Pipe and vessel fitings S61 Allvales (excepting elit valves), anges, mathols, pe fitings and all appurcnances sal be insulted. 9:62 Tho vopodr sa fal insulating materi adjacrt to fitings shall be bivught back tothe pipe ar ‘see material that the inslting material of the fitings andthe iting is maybe removed wither dsrcying the integrity fe vapour elo he ext fhe insulation (ce Figure 2), 863 |The wids around sudo and ieguler shapes chal be ld wth loose fil inaating mail (6 sas fbr) andthe iting then wropped wih lineation matress al cled with 30.1 man thick Polyethylene shet which shal be sured bick to the pipework or vessel and any valve stern ot uibor Drotssos, wth vapou-scling tape to er a vapour bare. A removable mca box, ined with veciely ‘xed slats of inating materia tothe required hicknes and cote ntealy with vpoar-saling ‘compound, shal be fit. 268 The comovable metal box shall be adequately sealed agains rain-watr with special attention paid to valvestams and aber porusons. 87 Pipe hangers and supports Insulation sal be conus a all poits of supp In genera pipe hangers and supports shall be atcha to the etd ofthe insation by metal cradles to prevent crushing of the insulating mara which shall be reinforced (ee Figures 3 and 4: Whee pipe supports come ita contact wih te pipe, aco beak in he far of Tui blocks or similar material or faamed yas) shall be used and isating material shall be applied othe pipe supp fora cistance equal four times the pipe insulating mail thickness and ll ‘exposed edges shall be seled with vapour scaling materi 98 Equipment supports 28.1 Where cauipment is supported by local sclweck oon concrete eal break (in the frm of ‘Tool blocks o iar mil, or foamed pas) shal be used betwen the equipment support andthe supporting struce, 282 Projections fom vesels colons, te ey. platforms and vallcnas) shal fr general application, ati along the projection oa disance equal a fur tunes the applied thickness of isulting meal 983° Acoltrak shal used where the api thicknes ofthe insulting teil onthe units such that it would be espeatcal to insulate the projection toa distance of fr times the applied hides oe whee the cat gun maybe considered critical. The cold break shal be 6 mam thick Tal er equivalent aera, and mad berweea the supprtng srucre andthe wit gs. Inaltng washes 3 mm tok sal be wed ‘rween he bls and nit gs, The we ofthis procedure shall be minimized and lary speci 99° Insufating material thickness 991 Cold conservation ‘The required thickness of nsuaing mace foe CC applications shall be in accordance with Table 5, 992 Anticondensation ‘The required thicknes of insaating material fr AC applications shal be in scocnce wit Tobe 6, cE EE EES eer eee ORD (Rev 5795) Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd inting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 05 "FW wontpcenmaeron Insulation 15.33 MATERIALS ONING TECHPwo 3 Personnel protection Allpipework operating a temperatures lower than -10°C shall be insulated 2s fr AC applications asa ‘iniaum. The recommenced insulating material thickness given in Table Si suicient for PP applcaione and shall be applied when the noed arises, 99.4 Maintenance of cold temperatures ‘Wen lagging of equipmint ce piping is shown onthe ELD tT application requiem, a sapaate ‘hicknes speifiaton sll be sued. 10. SITE REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS 10.1 TheContractr shall be governed by the requirement and regulations relating othe spi te ‘Such requirements and regulations shall be sted by Transco ‘These requirements and regulations wil generally caver te followin: 3) Sit isreons, dine and nes 0) Sie acces, ods and parking is, ©) Sieameuites and services 4) Lecationsoftenpuary sexes and bulngs 6) Softy elans and precaions. 1) Perit wo Work syem. 2) Rubbish disposal, 1) Frspevenion Security 41. INSPECTION 11. ‘The Engine o his epeesenativ, sal ea liberty to estan inspect he execution ofthe work. °°" on sal ies and iso desired, ational esting stall be made of insulation materials at intervals tobe detained by bi, 112 Theinspection activities of the Engineer or his epresciative chal be coordinated withthe Contractor's operations fo cause lite delay o inefarcace with the operations as possible. The (Contractor's methods shal, nevertheless, always permit inspection tbe made and provide fo adequate repair of inpertetons 183 The Condor sal mak evi on ste and where rq, ply apis fal decuton css tenable the Engines his ees dtminc at th insti mtarcnfor th ‘eens ois speciation 114 Toassre himselfoF compliance with his speiSeatin, the Engineer or his representative shall be at liberty to remove rm site, for exteral testing, samples of any of he insulation oateials bing nse, 12, VARIANTS: ‘Aconractor shall any propose variants to this specification where the txt indicates tht variants would be ‘conse by Tranica {as (Rev BH Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 FT WORLD CENTRE FOR Insulation 15.34 Czar ‘esieuassionove Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdPwo2 ‘TABLE 1- Insulating material thickness and number of layers Insulating material thickness mm Less than 65 Equal to 65 and less than 125, Equal to or greater than 125 Me $089 { Rev 03/99) Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 05 ease Insulation 15.35 TW sicreniatsionine CLA tecmovocy Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd‘WORLD CENTRE FOR LS.JOINING MATERIAL TECHNOLOGY Twi Te Sau “fragman rp an io 5 non og Kener ie Aen “| som ey | se wopmery & & a ve | ze | ave | ose | ove | see | vie | ote | aut | ot a | sis}a wae 8 181K E18 IR 15.36 lofajelstels Is|aleieleis|s Is |= |e false fe le|aleis|aialelslejelels a oe s. ‘eee usin Dupe, velo [ee] 1 [ore ore [ire [oro] to [ove] soe [ooo [oo | woo lwo [wo [we [wou [ooo [aoe “TABLE 2 - Insulating material thickness for heat conservation applications 21 Aiponpe oun vin, E FS A 2 oe 2 c ‘9,08. une Morgue MD, arama Bom) 0H seuguoy = gs a 2. Painting inspection Level I. Rev 0 January 05 ‘TWI Ltd Insulation _ Copyright © 200:Pwo? ‘TABLE 3- Insulating material thickness for personnel protection applications Ey i Bs as ae ae as ae i a ai eae Tao | oo a a ae a | a Ea ae xe a | aa Pe a 350 ns Inwulating atrial tiennees. Hot nce temperature “Cth abnt al sirat 206 and neulatlon surface temperature not higher than 58 °C ST SS RSS] YY a | wae | ae | wae | aa [ae aa [ae [i 8 ' Hl By lasts aE Be, “Fataung unpesinnt ueves 1. aay u seuualy vo Insulation 15.37 Copyright @ 2008, TWI Lid 168 (Rev 0359) WORLD CENTRE FOR Twi MATERIALS JOINING: CZ TecenotocrPwo2 ‘TABLE 4-- Guide to lagging and trace heating of pipe Fienomina’ | Aestmingine cn ser be aned Zenamingproionged ‘ee cuteness wie th “rate conatone 020 ‘acento wit Seen wo Bea liataiant est mous pm ick i wot Tree wth hia (25 mm thick mineral woot 2d peer Nonggingeseiy Lapwith5 m iemite voc, hod ace bertogit expos Tey m exred 100k enon) ‘empernteof 10°C NOTE The information in his wes derived tom BS 322, Tie 189 Rev 0599) Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 0S i TW WORD cent roR Insulation 15.38 By MATERIALS JOINING ‘TECHROLOG) Copyright © 2005, TWI Ledwea ‘TABLE 5 - Recommended insulating material thickness for cokd canservation application 2 “iojepaim jerome zg sa fo ogy vou pe RET aN mad yi (Ab wnRndy wpe N14) pNP “a ne yt ‘o> [eae [oe [oe [oe [aes Tore [ne on se opel Te soe | co | coz | ez [oe sae | ose Put fe ore] a Lor [sve [ce [vce ore [ove Powe | v2e | oor ofa sols [atu see ove | wxt | vox | see fez [ore |e a [ve es s [se ze | 92 | se | or [ve fen | woe | ont alo ‘s is [rep a oe | ore fore [see [ore fe | sor [at ras fete til st ose [eee | eee [ate [ee fet | me [as alelwtels oat [ae | soz [cor | eat fon | oot ws fecr wlele bale ove | zor [zor [oot [wor [sot | ont lets slelefele > oz | rat | eer Leer] ise eat | or @letsn olelslele | nad ‘saueN 0 on amiss myn Soe sepotn neu pn Sane 270 | 00] e00|200| 179] s00|00|co0|200|s00| s00|ro0|s0|z00| 1070] s00|ro0|coo}e00| 190 | so] ve] cow | eo] 100 a cry ri ae sa Aarsenpuce auras | Avenrionmunay | Ainnonpatommn | Aiaenpoomumg | Anaommvewimuna | muon ieee veswuncumoner | riewroeciumepor || rosy orcuncpa | smmeduey, = WORLD CENTRE FOR MATERIALS JOINING TECHNOLOGY TWI ie 7 7 @ z 3 3 az Bo ash 22SPwo2 ‘TABLE 6 - Recommended insulating material thickness fer ant-condensation application ‘snd Som pure a cong one ro SC | ams “tap osm wo nme anes mop URSS yang pu pmonposnaelente 9 pares “oe open ay “| om [oe me wae [eh [oor = = [ale arpa se [eae 2 se. aa [or a [arf crac ran macs on fect | 06 o foe [ee oe sce | a 2 ‘za at | oe ele perfule ts are ee | 2 * wot beer | aw ole fs fe [is bo co oz [ee a expe ae sletalsl=te ove | 2 Ea sa fet fo wstebutes|e le ove [ear m ‘| 96 [9 pe fe lee ber [oe rac > xt 06 [ow wlepotols te. . sxauyen ‘2 seoure1 sia repo Guinan, meee usin omar }s00 | 00| 70 |z00/ 109/208] s00|e00] 00] wo] s00| 09 | v0) 200] 129] so| 0] co0 | 270] 100 | S00] 00| evo] 200] 1 3a am in errs oe a ‘awemneuerranay | Anmrrwoomumas | Aneneecsmanmu | Ansorpuenumu | mmomuecmuma | wane 20 exunop got- sot: ornop ont- oat: oramen oe pr ewtop or or cxunepo. urge ‘a (Rev a85) ‘WORLD CENTRE FOR MATERIALS JOINING TECHNOLOGY TWI ae 15.40 Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 05 Insulation Copyri ight © 2005, TWI LtdFina casting of vapour ealog compound FIGURE 1 - Cryogenic pipe insutation 18) Munitayer oaaation 1) Single eyorinnutetion “a9 (ew 095) Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 0S Insulation Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd 15.41 TW worn cevineror I \TERIALS JOINING CLM "eemo.scewoo Removable meta casing een lnsuation sted with vapour sel J tin adding 2 SSSR ac oor TEP cee teman sen ae a) Flanges Removable meta casing Ro Extended vave spindle Polyethylene sheet seating tape 25 nm thick mates Clan. =| al al Moriied * Loose fillinnulation ee LLLLL LLL LLL LLL males Reve mt ei rover 25mm ie SST tg sai vanes _ BS »D vei ‘ Loos fil rsuiation pour sl \ Metal gare 2 Baltows FIGURE 2 - Cryogenic insulation of fitings Wid (Rey 359) Painting inspection Level 1 Rew 0 Janary 03 "WI WORD CENTREFOR MATERIALS JONG Insulation 15.42 A Copyright © 2005, TWI Lid ULM recunovocy31mm thick carbon: {compressive siren N/mm? or greater) FIGURE 3- Cryogenic pipe hangers (horizontal) G9 {Rov O59) Paining Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 Tanvary 05 Spear Insulation 15.43 EWE Mareeints sone Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltdpwe2 ‘See dotal "Y* [Non penetrating weld, ‘ubber or compressed | , asbestos fore joint Nut plus rocking washer Lock out: H Case 3 mm thick carbon : reel Load bearing Vapour sea fnsulating materiat {compressive svength 2 Nien? oF greater) Pipe ccding ‘Vapour seating tpe. : 0 om Detail Y" — weathor shroud FIGURE 4 - Cryogenic pipe hangers (vertical) 1089 (Rev 0355) Be Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 WORLD GENTREFOR Ineo 15.44 T WE visremials JONING TECHNOLOGY Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltdpwo2 a ' : Ta 1089 Rev O35) Painting Inspection Level I. Rev 0 January 05 TWI wonipcewmmeror Trsulation 15.45 ; MATERIALS JOINING. {CHNOLOGY Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd ELM tecemouwon APPENDIX A LIST OF REFERENCES ‘This speciinton makes erence othe documents is below (see clause 3). European standards BSEN 10143 = Continuously hot-dip metal coated ste shes and strip. Tolerances on mensions and shape British Standards BS 874 Methods fo determining thermal insulating properties Bs 1470 + Specification for wrought aluminium and aluminium alloys for ener ‘engineering purposes - plat, sect and stip Bs 1473 ‘Speciation for wrought aluminum and auininium alloys for genera ‘incering purposes ive, bolt and cree stock, Bs 2072 + Methods oft fr inorganic ternal insulating mates BS 3958 + Thermal inslaing mates: Par. 1 - Magnesia preformed insulation Part 2 Calcio slieate preformed insulation Part 3~Metal mesh feed man-made mineral fibre mattresses Part 4 Bonded preformed man-made mineral lore pipe setons Part 5 Speciation fr bonded man-made mineral fbe slabs Par 6 - Finishing materials; hard sting composition, sl setting ‘cement and gypsum plaster Bs san + Method fr specifying thermal insulating materials on pipes, ductwork and equpenent (nthe enperaie range 40" Cto +700°C) Bs $970 = Code of practice for three nsuation of pipework: and oqipenent (the tomperatre range of 200°C to #870°C) Transco specifications PAIO + Specification for new and maintnanes painting at works and site for above ground pipeline and plant astallaions: Par 1 = Painting procedure ar 2 Notse fr guidance Supplomenisto = C81 40517 inclusive PAIO tesdiominsnyan eitans bioerta Dati + Zine ebeitlement of astniti stiles soe. aio (Rev O39) Falning hapecion Love Rav Onan Seen i 15.46 MATERIALS JOINING tun iar ee Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdREVISION QUESTIONS Paper One 1 Give the names of 3 different decks on an offshore platform. 2. Give the identification system for offshore platforms. 3. Name 2 types of work permits. 4. Who is responsible for the issue of permits to work. 5. What is the number of the Statuary Instrument relating to offshore safety? 6. What should be the first thing done on arrival on a platform? 7 How often are medicals needed for offshore working? 8. Name 3 methods of attaching a platform to the sea bed. 9 What are the safety aspects of boarding and travelling in helicopters? 10, What method is used to identify escape routes on an offshore platform? 11, What documentation is required to allow work to be done inside a vessel offshore? 12. Who has the ultimate responsibility for safety offshore? gif\ 13, Are drilling muds acidic or alkaline? @{tCelé ie 14, Whats the system used for identification of safe/unsafe scaffolding? 15, What qualifications are required to be able to inspect scaffolding offshore? 16. In descending order, list the safety precautions for over the side working when the use of scaffolding is considered to be impracticle. 17. Whats the time seale before it becomes compulsory for an offshore worker to have an offshore survival certificate? 18. Give 3 safety considerations for workers on an offshore production platform. 19, Briefly describe the following areas on an offshore structure, a) Anode b) — Acaisson ° ‘A conductor 20. What do you understand from the term ‘splash zone” aeaeunee Level I. Rev 0 January 05 fey TWI Seieeas ens Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltdae, Paper Two 1 2. What is meant by the term ‘station bill"? What are the main factors to consider regarding scaffolding in the splash zone? ‘What does the abbreviation OIM stand for? ‘To Bgas specifications is it permissible to apply paint from a single bosuns chair? Why would a hot work permit be required? Why do offshore workers wear rigger boots? For what reason is not permissible to wear nylon overalls offshore? In the event of an evacuation how would escape routes be identified? 9. Whereabouts on an offshore platform would the spiderdeck be located? 10, What, according to regulations, must be worn below the cellar deck? lL. ‘What is a ‘brucker capsule” | 12. What information would be given on a hotwork permit? i 13. Before boarding a helicopter for offshore, which documents would be required? i i 14. Give a list of clothing and équipmient an offshore painting inspector ought to have. - | 15. Ina painting programme, what would be the schedules for painting splash zones, E tidal zones and helidecks? 16. What are the problems associated with the above areas? i 17. What do you understand from the term ‘derrick lay barge’? 18. Why are eddy current gauges and thermocouple type thermometers not allowed offshore? 19. What is the difference between an intermittent siren and flashing lights, and a continuous siren and red lights? 20. Explain the following terms:~ a) Platform ») Elevation ° Module : a Jacket e) Riser Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 TWH WORLD CENTRE FOR Revision Questions 16.2 MATERIALS JOINING "TECHNOLOGY Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdEe Paper Three ‘What are the main differences between hydrocarbon and cellulosic fires? 2. How would you apply an anti-foulant coating 3. Is it permissible for a painter to erect scaffolding, 4 “What is an encapsulated area, and how may it be encapsulated? anton 5. ‘Name 5 types of toxins used now and previously in anti-foulants, .( ayy ene 6. Where are anti-foulants applied on an offshore structure? —Sabmutitale Spleah atl : 7. Which is currently the most popular PFP used offshore? ae 8. Name 4 types of anti-foulants and describe how they work 9. ‘Name and briefly explain the 2 main types of PFP. 10, What is meant by the term Hp/A, and what is its significance? 11, Name 3 different foulants 12, What does a stand-by man and a radio man do? 13, What are the regulations governing earthing of equipment offshore 14, Name 5 ways in which a PFP coating can insulate from fire. Ht 15, What is meant by intumescence and at what temp. app. does it occur? 16. Whatis the minimum recommended lance length for wet blasting offshore? \W\ 17. What is the meaning of the fire rating H-120? I 18. How would a very thick PEP coating be held in position on a steel substrate? os 19, Name 4 factors that could effect the service life of an anti-foulant on a vessels hull. woe ae : 20. Name 4 factors which could influence the choice of thickness of a PFP. a } 21, - What is the meaning of the fire rating J-15 H-60? : 2. Briefly describe how an intumescent epoxy works. Painting Inspection Level 1, Rev 0 January 05 TWI WORLD CENTRE FOR Revision Questions 16.3 Ue Eee Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd| E ote CP-C-155 Specification 1 What are the objectives of using a permit to work system? 2, Forthe use of whom is the CP-C-155 intended? 3. The CP-C-153 is not applicable to which areas? 4. Which document covers the coating of pipelines and risers? 8. What colour should handrails be painted? —~ B@# “PS plesdarte 6 Which coating material is applied to stainless steel and nickel alloys? 1. What are the profile requirements for offshore abrasive blasting? 4p ae 8. What is the maximum 96RH allowed offshore for finish blasting? 96. omar What are the specified over coating times in CP-C-155. = mat 10. With regard to personnel, what are the contractors responsibilities offshore? 11, Onacontract offshore what is the contractor expected to supply? 12, What would a procedure test entail for a contractor offshore? 13, Is the painting of galvanised substrates specified? Qualify your answer. 14. What can happen with a sacrificial CP system offshore with a fast running tide? peg 15. What constraints apply to painting offshore? at poet 16 Which areas of an offshore platform would CP protect? fans gn’ (2) What woutd you expecta find at tg iferfce between axing bracket and ariser? 0 SopUrKdeLA. bok OnusysTery 18, What precautions are taken during blasting operations and why? 19. Would it be permitted to erect permanent scaffolding with fixed boards in the splash zone? 30)” How could the CP’potential be measured offshore? 21. Inorder of preference list the paint application equipment used offshore. 22. Give an example of a typical area for each of the above. 23, Three types of permit exist for offshore work, name them and give an example of each. Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 aerating Revision Questions 16.4 MATERIALS JOINING Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd UZMF recunordorDI aa 24, In what situations can power tools be used for surface preparation offshore? 25, Offshore, which documents and standards would you expect to find in a site office? t 1 Boy dsc DE SHAMY 26. Briefly describe 3 methods of applying metallisation to a steel substrate. 27. What are the constraints which apply to painting offshore? 28. Describe an adhesion test used on aluminium metal spray 29, The specification for an aluminium helideck is peculiar to the situation, in what Way? popeneiv , akeymshll © abyedortnastheuted 30. _ Isit specified that cupro-nickel alloys are painted, and if'so, in which situations? 31, Who is responsible for providing up to date information for product health and safety sheets covering solvents and paints 32, For internal coatings on caissons what is the minimum preparation standard?G> 33. What is the surface preparation overlap onto sound adjacent areas? *9"°"9) 34. DOES BG use inhibitors during wet blasting? 40 35. _ Is blast cleaning permitted to take place at night? 36. What surface preparation standard is specified for maintenance work? © 37, Name six areas on a production platform where the coatings are applied to BS 729 ~ 38, Cana British gas painting inspector inspect erected scaffolding? | 39. Are stainless steel substrates painted and ifso, why? \ 40. What equipment is used to measure DFT's on a platform? yee ! @ What are specification requirements regarding application of anti-fouling paints? 4 2 How are escape routes identified? : 43. Cana BG paint inspector give verbal authorisation to overcoat? : 44, Ifa painted section is damaged during transit, what surface preparation is done prior | to repair? \ 45. What is the system specified for the splash zone, and to what thickness? I 49) For which areas is heavy duty screed specified? ee eee anaes WT ose Copyright © 2005, TWI Ltd47. On the underside of the cellar deck, which primer type is used if the area is wire brushed instead of blasted.? 48. A damage to paintwork not exposing bare stee! would be prepared and repaired in what way? Panag inspection Level Rev 0 January 05 TWI woupcevtne ron -vision Questions I MATERIALS JOINING Revision Quest 7 ULM “esovocr Copyright © 2005, TWI LtdInsulation ‘What is anti-abrasive compound and where is it used? What is the purpose of insulation? ‘What is vermiculite and why might it be used? Which Beas specification number relates to thermal insulation? ‘What is the purpose of acoustic cladding? 6 ‘Name six materials in common use for acoustic insulation 7 Why are vapour seals used? 8 ‘What are the three main components in an insulation system? 9. Which Beas specification relates to acoustic insulation? 10. What would be a typical thickness of insulation in an acoustic system? 11, What would be material used for the metal cladding on an acoustic system? 12. What would be the banding material used on an acoustic insulation system? 13. Briefly describe the operation for applying acoustic insulation. 14, Name an alternative to metal cladding on a thermal insulation system. 15, What is the frequency of banding required on metal cladding? 16. What is the minimum overlap specified for the cladding material? 17. Nats, bolts and washers are made from which materials to conform with PWC1? 18. For thermal insulation which temperature range is covered in the specification? 19. Whatare hard-setting composition and self setting cement used for? 20. Name six fixing materials used in conjunction with thermal insulation. 21, Name six insulation materials used in thermal insulation. 22, What is the maximum length of pre-formed section allowed for thermal insulation? . 23 What is the minimum cladding overlap on pipes of 40mm dia. and below? 24, What is the purpose of acoustic cladding Painting Inspection Level 1. Rev 0 January 05 TWH wore CENTRE FOR Revision Questions 16.7 MATERIALS JOINING TECHNOLOGY Copyright @ 2005, TWI Ltd