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Treatment of Steel Surfaces by Abrasive Blasting and Water Jetting

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This is the 1st Amendment to PETROBRAS N-9 REV. F and it is used to alter the text of the Standard in the part indicated below:

NOTE 1 The new page with the performed amendment is placed in its corresponding position. NOTE 2 The amended pages, indicated the date of the amendment, are placed at the end of this standard, in chronological order, and shall not be used. Section 3: (1st Amendment) Alteration the text of the Grade C, subsection 3.4.1.

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Treatment of Steel Surfaces by Abrasive Blasting and Water Jetting

Standardization
This Standard replaces and cancels its previous revision. The CONTEC - Authoring Subcommittee provides guidance on the interpretation of this Standard when questions arise regarding its contents. The Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard is responsible for adopting and applying the sections, subsections and enumerates thereof.

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Technical Requirement: A provision established as the most adequate and which shall be used strictly in accordance with this Standard. If a decision is taken not to follow the requirement (non-conformity to this Standard) it shall be based on well-founded economic and management reasons, and be approved and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized by imperative nature. Recommended Practice: A provision that may be adopted under the conditions of this Standard, but which admits (and draws attention to) the possibility of there being a more adequate alternative (not written in this Standard) to the particular application. The alternative adopted shall be approved and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized by verbs of a nonmandatory nature. It is indicated by the expression: [Recommended Practice]. Copies of the registered non-conformities to this Standard that may contribute to the improvement thereof shall be submitted to the CONTEC - Authoring Subcommittee. Proposed revisions to this Standard shall be submitted to the CONTEC Authoring Subcommittee, indicating the alphanumeric identification and revision of the Standard, the section, subsection and enumerate to be revised, the proposed text, and technical/economic justification for revision. The proposals are evaluated during the work for alteration of this Standard. The present Standard is the exclusive property of PETRLEO BRASILEIRO S.A. - PETROBRAS, for internal use in the Company, and any reproduction for external use or disclosure, without previous and express authorization from the owner, will imply an unlawful act pursuant to the relevant legislation through which the applicable responsibilities shall be imputed. External circulation shall be regulated by a specific clause of Secrecy and Confidentiality pursuant to the terms of intellectual and industrial property law.

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This Standard is the English version (issued in 11/2010) of PETROBRAS N-9 REV. A 08/2010. In case of doubt, the Portuguese version, which is the valid document for all intents and purposes, shall be used.

1 Scope
1.1 The objective of this Standard is to set out the procedure for preparation of steel surfaces, for the application of paint systems or other anticorrosive coatings, by means of abrasive blasting (dry or wet) or water jetting. NOTE Check the legal provisions described in 4.1.

1.2 The provisions of this Standard apply to the procedures started as of its date of issuance.

1.3 This Standard contains Technical Requirements and Recommended Practices.

2 Normative References
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.. Portaria do Ministrio do Trabalho no 99 de 19 de Outubro de 2004; Portaria do Ministrio do Trabalho no 3214, de 08 de junho de 1978 - Norma Regulamentadora no 13 (NR 13) - Caldeiras e Vasos de Presso; Portaria do Ministrio do Trabalho no 3214, de 08 de junho de 1978 - Norma Regulamentadora no 15 (NR-15) - Atividades e Operaes Insalubres; PETROBRAS N-2350 - Wastes of Administrative Activies; PETROBRAS N-2622 - Industrial Wastes; ABNT NBR 15158 - Limpeza de Superfcies de Ao por Compostos Qumicos; ABNT NBR 15185 - Inspeo de Superfcies para Pintura Industrial; ABNT NBR 15239 - Tratamento de Superfcies de Ao com Ferramentas Manuais e Mecnicas; ABNT NBR 15488 - Pintura Industrial - Superfcie Metlica para Aplicao de Tinta Determinao do Perfil de Rugosidade; ISO 8501-1 - Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related Products - Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness - Part 1: Rust Grades and Preparation Grades of Uncoated Steel Substrates and of Steel Substrates After Overall Removal of Previous Coatings; ISO 8504-2 - Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related Products - Surface Preparation Methods - Part 2: Abrasive Blast-Cleaning; ASTM D 610 - Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel Surfaces;

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ASTM D 4940 - Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble Ionic Contamination of Blasting Abrasives; ASTM E 11 - Standard Specification for Woven Wire Test Sieve Cloth and Test Sieves; NACE No.5/SSPC-SP 12 - Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Cleaning of Metals by Waterjetting Prior to Recoating ; NACE VIS 7/SSPC-VIS 4 - Interim Guide to Visual Reference Photographs for Steel Cleaned by Water Jetting; NACE-TM-01-70 - Visual Standard for Surfaces of New Steel Air-Blast Cleaned with Sand Abrasive; SAE J-444a - Cast Shot and Grit Size Specifications for Peening and Cleaning. NOTE For documents referred in this Standard and for which only the Portuguese version is available, the PETROBRAS department that uses this Standard should be consulted for any information required for the specific application.

3 Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.

3.1 treatment by dry abrasive blasting method for preparing steel surfaces for paint application by using dry sand, steel grit, sintered aluminum oxide or other abrasives impelled by means of compressed air or by centrifugal force

3.2 treatment by wet abrasive blasting method for preparing steel surfaces for painting by using wet sand, with or without a corrosion inhibitor NOTE The systems covered by this Standard are as follows: a) system in which the sand is wetted inside the equipment containing it; b) equipment in which the sand is wetted within the nozzle.

3.3 treatment by water jetting method for preparing steel surfaces for painting by using water under high pressure [70 MPa to 210 MPa (10 000 psi to 30 000 psi)] or ultra high pressure [above 210 MPa (30 000 psi)] NOTE This process does not create an anchor profile.

3.4 rust and preparation grades of steel surfaces the rust grade of a steel surface refers to the conditions of the surface before the cleaning process is undertaken. The surface preparation grade, on the other hand, corresponds to the final cleaning standard of the surface before anticorrosive coating is applied

3.4.1 rust grades of unpainted steel surfaces according to ISO 8501-1 Grade A - steel surface largely covered with adhering mill scale but little, if any, rust; Grade B - steel surface which has begun to rust and from which mill scale has begun to flake; 3

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Grade C - steel surface on which the mill scale has rusted away or from which it can be scraped, but with slight pitting visible under normal vision; Grade D - steel surface on which the mill scale has rusted away and on which general pitting is visible under normal vision.

3.4.2 rust grades of painted surfaces according to ASTM D 610 Grade 8 - existing painting almost intact, with less than 0.1% of the surface with corrosion; Grade 6 - calcined finish paint, which may present exposed primer. Slight spotting or blistering is permitted after the spots are treated. Less than 1 % of the area may be affected by corrosion, flaking or loose paint; Grade 4 - paint completely calcined, blistered or with rust stains, which may have up to 10 % of its surface with corrosion, oxidation blisters, loose paint and slight pitting; Grade 2 - paint completely calcined, blistered or with rust stains, which may have up to 33 % of its surface with corrosion, blisters, loose paint and slight pitting; Grade 0 - heavy presence of corrosion, loose paint and severe formation of pitting corrosion.

3.4.3 rust grades of steel surfaces by means of dry abrasive blasting according to ISO 8501-1 and ISO 8504-2. Grade Sa 1 - Light Blast Cleaning: loose mill scale, rust and non-adhesive foreign matter shall be removed. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The final appearance shall correspond to the photographs designated Sa 1. This cleaning process does not apply to surfaces presenting original Rust Grade A. For the other ones, the cleaning standards are: BSa 1, CSa 1, and DSa 1; Grade Sa 2 - Commercial Blast Cleaning: almost all mill scale, rust and foreign matter shall be removed. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The surface shall then display a grayish color and correspond in appearance to the photographs designated Sa 2. This cleaning does not apply to surfaces displaying original rust Grade A. For the other ones, the cleaning standards are: BSa 2, CSa 2 and DSa 2; Grade Sa 2 1/2 - Near - White Metal Blast Cleaning: mill scale, rust and foreign matter shall be removed to the extent that the only traces remaining are in the form of slight stains or stripes. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with vacuum cleaners, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The surface shall then display an aspect corresponding to the photographs designated Sa 2 1/2. The cleaning standards are: ASa 2 1/2, BSa 2 1/2, CSa 2 1/2 and DSa 2 1/2; Grade Sa 3 - Blast Cleaning to White Metal: mill scale, rust and foreign matter shall be completely removed. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The surface shall then display a uniform metal coloring, corresponding in appearance to the photographs designated Sa 3. The cleaning standards are: ASa 3, BSa 3, CSa 3, and DSa 3. NOTE In the case of wet abrasive blasting, Sa 1, Sa 2, and Sa 2 1/2 cleaning standards apply, complemented by the classifications described in 3.6.1 to 3.6.4.

3.4.4 preparation grades of steel surfaces by water jetting according to NACE No. 5/ SSPC-SP 12 WJ-1 - The surface shall be free of all previously existing visible rust, paint, mill scale, and foreign matter, and present a uniform matte metal finish (see Notes 1 and 2);

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WJ-2 - The surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish, with at least 95 % of the area free of all previously existing visible residues, and the remaining 5% containing only random stains of rust, paint and foreign matter (see Notes 1 and 2); WJ-3 - The surface shall be cleaned to a matte finish, with at least 2/3 of the area free of all previously existing residues (except mill scale), and the remaining 1/3 containing only random stains of rust, paint or previously existing foreign matter (see Notes 1 and 2); WJ-4 - The surface shall be uniformly free of rust, paints and loose mill scale. NOTE 1 High-pressure water jetting and ultra-high pressure water jetting do not present the same coloring as dry blast cleaning. The matte metal coloring of the cleaned steel immediately after water jetting becomes yellowish, unless a corrosion inhibitor is used or surrounding conditions are controlled. In old steel surfaces having areas with or without coatings, the color of the matte finish varies even if all visible surface material has been removed. NOTE 2 Ultra-high pressure water jetting is capable of removing oils and greases from the surface. However, this does not do away with the need for the previous degreasing stage.

3.5 definitions of non-visual preparation standards for the purposes of this Standard, water-soluble salts considered are as follows: chloride, iron II and sulfate salts NV-1 - the surface shall be free of all detectable levels of contaminants determined by testing equipment available in the field, with a sensitivity approaching that of lab testing equipment; 2 2 NV-2 - the surface shall have at least 7 g/cm of chlorides less than 10 g/cm of ferrous 2 ions, and less than 17 g/cm of sulfates, checked by field or laboratory analysis using reliable and reproducible testing equipment; NV-3 - The surface shall have at least 50 g/cm2 of chlorides and sulfates checked by field or laboratory analysis, using reliable and reproducible testing equipment. NOTE When specifying the standard for surface preparation by water jetting, it is necessary to consider the levels of cleanliness with respect to visible and non-visible contaminants (e.g.: WJ2/SC1; WJ1/SC1).

3.6 flash rust instantaneous surface oxidation that occurs after wet abrasive blasting or water jetting, which may be light (L), moderate (M) or heavy (H), according to the photographic standards of NACE VIS 7/ SSPC-VIS 4.

3.6.1 no flash rust the steel surface, when viewed with the naked eye, does not display visible surface oxidation

3.6.2 light flash rust (L) the steel surface, when viewed with the naked eye, displays a very thin layer of surface oxidation in yellow/brown, and is easily observed on the steel substrate; oxidation may be distributed evenly or present in the form of localized stains, and is easily adhered and hard to be removed by cleaning using rags

3.6.3 moderate flash rust (M) the steel surface, when viewed with the naked eye, displays a thin yellow/brown layer of surface oxidation which hides the original surface of the steel; the oxidation layer may be evenly distributed or present in the form of localized stains, but it is reasonably well adhered, causing light marks on a rag when the latter is lightly wiped over the surface 5

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3.6.4 heavy flash rust (H) the steel surface, when viewed with the naked eye, displays a heavy red/brown rust layer that completely hides the initial conditions of the surface; the rust layer may be evenly distributed or present itself in the form of spots, but the rust is slightly adhered and easily removed, leaving significant marks on a rag when it is lightly wiped over the surface

4 Surface Conditions
4.1 According to Portaria No. 99 of the Brazilian Labor Ministry and NR-15, work processes that use dry or wet sand are forbidden in the entire Brazilian territory. In contracts for projects carried out outside Brazil, the legislation in force in the country in which the project is being undertaken shall be obeyed.

4.2 In the case of wet abrasive blasting or water jetting, avoid using a corrosion inhibitor whenever possible. In case it is used, it will be necessary to indicate the type, concentration and methods to be used for its subsequent removal, as well as to check for the presence of any inhibitor remaining on the surface.

4.3 Abrasive blasting and water jetting procedures shall contain at least the following information: a) preparation grade of steel surface; b) indication of chemicals and materials used in the cleaning process according to ABNT NBR 15158; c) type of equipment to be used for surface preparation, indicating the separating filters and nozzles; d) type and grain-size analysis of the abrasive material based on the roughness profiles to be obtained; e) quality of water to be used, and if any, the type and concentration of corrosion inhibitor, as well as the anticorrosive protection mechanism provided by it; f) origin of abrasive material to be used for surface preparation; g) verification of salinity of abrasive according to ASTM D 4940; h) final cleaning procedures after surface preparation before the paint systems are applied; i) verification of salt content on the surface cleaned by blasting or water jetting before painting is started; j) description of the safety equipment to be used in the processes, as well as the personal protection equipment used by blasting and water jetting operators.

4.4 The stages to be followed for surface preparation are as follows:

4.4.1 Remove soil, cement spatters, salts, lime and any other contaminant (except grease and oil) by means of fiber or wire brushes, by scraping, water jetting or by applying alkaline cleaning solutions, making sure this rinsing application is performed with neutral fresh water or by employing a combination of those methods. NOTE If, under exceptional circumstances, corrosion is found in layers or stratified rust, it is convenient to remove it by using manual or mechanical tools according to ABNT NBR 15239. The purpose of this previous removal is to facilitate the action of the solvent in contaminants such as salts, oils, and greases hidden by the layers or stratified rust. [Recommended Practice]

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final cleaning shall be performed with clean solvent and clean rags or brushes; b) for generalized contaminations or those covering large areas: preferably use proper degreasing compounds or biodegradable detergents, and then wash the surface with neutral fresh water in a sufficient volume to remove the contaminants.

4.4.3 Removal of mill scale, rust, old paint, and other contaminants, according to the preparation grade specified in the paint system (see 3.4.3 and 3.4.4) by one of the following processes: a) wet abrasive blasting using wet sand, with corrosion inhibitor, impelled by means of compressed air through application nozzles: sand shall present sharp edges, and be dry, sieved, free of clay, mica, coal, salt, powder or other contaminations; sand shall present a proper grain size so as to provide the surface with the roughness profile specified in this Standard (see Annex A); b) dry abrasive blasting with grit (angular or spherical particles) made of steel, impelled by means of compressed air through application nozzles: steel grit shall display a proper grain size so as to provide the surface with the roughness profile specified in this Standard (see Annex A); c) dry abrasive blasting with sintered aluminum oxide or other suitable abrasives for surface preparation, with a grain size providing the surface with the roughness profile specified in this Standard (see Annex A); d) high- or ultra-high pressure water jetting (only in case the surface has already been subjected to some type of abrasive blasting).

4.4.4 After blasting, the surface shall be cleaned by means of a brush, vacuum cleaner or a jet of dry air, so as to remove grains of abrasives and dust.

4.4.4.1 In the case of wet abrasive blasting and water jetting, the surface shall be carefully cleaned with fresh water, so as to remove, before painting starts, the abrasive, soluble salts, excess inhibitor, where applicable, and other materials flaking off from the surface.

4.4.4.2 In the case of wet abrasive blasting and water jetting, the paint to be applied directly on the surface shall be tolerant to the substrate conditions after blasting, besides being duly certified by the responsible PETROBRAS department or another external entity of recognized capacity. In these cases, the surface may be dry, with residual moisture or wet, in all cases presenting surface oxidation [light flash rust (L)] or not.

4.4.5 Before applying the first coat of paint, the surface to be blasted shall be checked for the presence of traces of oil, grease, dirt, and salts, which shall be removed according to the requirements of ABNT NBR 15158.

4.5 The compressed air used for application of the abrasive jet shall be free of water and oil. The equipment shall be provided with suitable filters and separators (silica gel, activated carbon, sintered bronze) or air cooling or heating shall be provided for the removal of water and oil. 4.6 Surface preparation services by means of abrasive blasting and water jetting shall be performed in such a manner as to not cause damages to the work stages already completed. Blasting/jetting services shall only be resumed when the paint applied to the adjacent areas is at the minimum drying stage free and is not sticky.

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4.8 During dry abrasive blasting, primer shall be applied as quickly as possible and while the blasted surface complies with the specified standard. As time goes by, the surface tends to oxidize and a new blasting operation may be necessary, depending on the specified standard.

4.9 During wet blasting and water jetting operations, primer shall be applied considering the oxidation conditions of the surface before painting and following the paint manufacturers recommendations. The time interval between the process of washing the surface with fresh water and primer application shall be as short as possible under working conditions. This procedure is intended to reduce, particularly in aggressive environments (marine and industrial marine types), the concentration of chlorides and other undesirable substances on the surface as well as the intensity of flash rust. If medium or heavy flash rust formation occurs, the surface shall be manually treated with a wire brush and/or washing with fresh water before primer application.

5 Inspection
5.1 Before Abrasive Blasting or Water Jetting

5.1.1 Visual Inspection

5.1.1.1 A visual inspection shall be performed according to ABNT NBR 15185 with a view to checking for the existence of oil, grease, fat, paints or mortar, on 100 % of the area to be blasted or water jetted.

5.1.1.2 Check the initial rust grade of the surface (A, B, C or D) according to ISO 8501-1 and the conditions of old paint, if any, as described in 3.4.2.

5.1.2 Abrasives a) sand: grain-size analysis - the sand for blasting shall be that passing through a number 12 sieve (according to ASTM E 11) and retained on a number 40 sieve (according to ASTM E 11); sand suppliers normally use Tyler sieves and the correspondence is as follows: ASTM E 11 no. 12 = Tyler 10 and ASTM E 11 no. 40 = Tyler 35; for the sand supplier the specification is 10/35 sand, which means that the sand passes through a #10 sieve and is retained on a #35 sieve; salinity - check the chloride content for each lot of abrasives delivered to the job site, according to ASTM D 4940; impurities - visually check if the sand is contaminated with clay, mica, powder, moisture or other contaminations; b) steel grits: grain-size analysis - the grain-size analysis of the grit shall be suitable for achieving the desired roughness profile; check if the steel grit is oxidized; check for the presence of other contaminants; c) aluminum oxide, copper slag, abrasives with polyurethane foam and other abrasives: grain size - check if the grain size of the abrasive is capable of satisfying the roughness profile specified in this Standard; check for the presence of contaminants in the abrasive.

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5.2.1 Visual Inspection

5.2.1.1 Visual inspection shall be performed, in accordance with ABNT NBR 15185, on the entire surface immediately before primer application, in order to check if the final cleaning standard is as specified in the paint system. Use the visual standards of ISO 8501-1 and ISO 8504-2. In this inspection, check as well if there are traces of oil, grease, salts, fat or moisture. In the case of water jetting treatment, use the standards specified in NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12 and NACE VIS 7/ SSPC-VIS 4.

5.2.1.2 In the case of wet abrasive blasting and water jetting, examine the final appearance of the surface, and if the cleaning standard presents nothing more than flash rust. The paint manufacturer shall be consulted to indicate the maximum flash rust grade allowed for paint application.

5.2.2 Roughness Profile

2 5.2.2.1 The roughness profile shall be measured on the first square meter (m ) of the blasted area or on the first linear meter (m), in the case of piping; proceed with the measurements for every 30 m2 or linear 30 m, respectively. This measurement shall be performed according to ABNT NBR 15488.

5.2.2.2 The height of the roughness profile shall be determined by using a roughness meter with an accuracy of 5 m or with the aid of the visual standard of NACE TM 01-70.

6 Acceptance and Rejection

6.1 Before Abrasive Blasting or Water Jetting

6.1.1 Visual Inspection When the surface is examined as described in 5.1.1.1, it shall be free of the leftover materials mentioned in that item.

6.1.2 Abrasives a) sand: sand, when examined according to 5.1.2 paragraph a), shall display at least 80 % (eighty percent) of retention on a number 40 sieve; a smaller percentage leads to rejection of the tested lot; the maximum chloride content allowed in the sand, when examined according to 5.1.2 paragraph a), is 40 ppm (see ASTM D 4940); sand, when examined according to 5.1.2 paragraph a), shall be free of clay, mica, powder or other contaminations; b) steel grit: steel grit, when examined according to 5.1.2 paragraph b), shall present a suitable grain size for obtaining the roughness profile specified in this Standard, see Annex A; grit shall not present any visible sign of contamination; 2 if the presence of oxidation is detected in the grit, a 1 m area shall be blasted with oxidized abrasive; use a bristle broom, a vacuum cleaner or compressed air to remove the dust; then apply an adhesive tape similar to the one used in the bond test on the blasted surface; 9

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if oxidation dust is found adhered to the tape, the grit shall be rejected; grit received at the job site with the presence of moisture shall be rejected; grit shall be used in a confined and dry space with controlled humidity, with the presence of a dehumidifier, if possible; c) aluminum oxide, copper slag, and other abrasives: when examined according to 5.1.2 paragraph c), they shall be as large as possible, where at least 80 % in weight of the sieved sample shall be retained on a number 40 sieve; in the case of a smaller percentage, the lot shall be rejected and may be reused by mixing new abrasives; abrasives shall not present any visible sign of contamination. d) for abrasives in polyurethane foam, the manufacturer shall indicate the type of foam to be used based on the roughness profile required.

6.1.3 Water The water to be inspected, according to 5.1.3, shall be clean, fresh, free of contamination and with a pH ranging from 6.5 to 7.5.

6.2 After Abrasive Blasting or Water Jetting

6.2.1 Visual Inspection

6.2.1.1 The surface, when examined according to 5.2.1.1, shall look exactly like the photographic standard of ISO 8501-1 and ISO 8504-2 (see 3.4.3) or, in the case of water jetting, of NACE No. 5/SSPC-SP 12 and NACE VIS 7/SSPC-VIS 4 (see 3.4.4 e 3.6), specified in the paint system. The examined surface shall not present any signs of oil, grease, salts or fat.

6.2.1.2 In the case of wet blasting, the surface, when examined according to 5.2.1.2, shall be completely dry if the primer is not tolerant to residual moisture or a wet surface and shall present nothing more than a light flash rust (L)]. If higher surface oxidation levels occur, water jetting shall be done at a minimum pressure of 35 MPa (5 000 psi).

6.2.2 Roughness Profile The roughness profile, when examined according to 5.2.2, shall be within 50 m and 100 m. High- or ultra-high pressure water jetting does not create a roughness profile, only regenerates the existing profile. Therefore, it shall not be used to create profiles on steel surfaces which have not yet been subjected to abrasive blasting.

7 Safety
7.1 Personal Protection Equipment

7.1.1 For the Blaster Operating Dry Abrasive Blasting Equipment a) self-contained breathing equipment (compressed air cylinder), safety glasses or face protectors; b) insulated blaster clothes, completely sealed, impermeable and of proven resistance to abrasive impact; c) suitable ear protector for the activity and with an attenuation factor to reduce exposure to noises to acceptable levels.

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a) in confined spaces, the helper shall use the same protection equipment prescribed for the blaster; b) in unconfined spaces, a mask with a mechanical filter (against dust) and an ear protector shall be used.

7.1.3 For the Blaster Operating Wet Abrasive Blasting or Water Jetting Equipment (High or Ultra-High Pressure)

7.1.3.1 In open spaces: a) b) c) d) e) helmet with a face protector/adjustable shield (made of resistant plastic); ear protector; plastic coat with long sleeves and gloves, all impermeable; leather boots with steel toes; gun operated only by pulling 2 triggers at the same time.

7.1.3.2 In confined spaces: a) helmet with a face protector/adjustable shield (made of resistant plastic) and compressed air; b) ear protector; c) plastic coat with long sleeves and gloves, all impermeable; d) leather boots with steel toes; e) gun operated only by pulling 2 triggers at the same time; f) electrical lantern powered by internal batteries directly attached over the gun, with the light beam pointed forward.

7.1.4 Sand When sand is used as abrasive, greater precautions shall be taken due to the risk of contracting an occupational disease, which is caused by breathing in particles. The blaster, the blasting machines operator and the helper shall remain with their masks even after the end of the blasting operation. Masks shall only be removed in an environment without dust.

7.2 Air Compressors Air compressors serving abrasive blasting machines shall provide compressed air free of oil and water, besides being positioned at least 10 m away from the blasting machines, and shall comply with NR-13 with respect to inspection and hydrostatic testing. 7.3 Specific Conditions

7.3.1 Wet Abrasive Blasting a) whenever the use of a corrosion inhibitor is necessary, additional precautions shall be taken so as not to exceed the concentration recommended by the supplier, and to reduce the workers exposure to mists of the product; b) the corrosion inhibitor shall be considered a tool for aiding the production and used for large blasted areas, with a view to avoiding flash rust; c) do not leave corrosion inhibitor residues on the blasted surface; excess inhibitor shall be removed by washing it with fresh water; d) water hoses shall be specified to withstand pressures of up to 1.5 times the working pressures; e) wastes shall be disposed of according to the instructions of the local environmental agency. 11

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a) it shall be performed in confined spaces, with a particulate matter intake and exhaust system with filtering or decantation of the powder, which shall be collected and duly treated. b) wastes shall be disposed of in the manner recommended by the local environmental agency; c) when performed in an open environment, all precautions shall be taken for the suspended abrasive not to be breathed in by people who are working in the surroundings.

7.4 Waste Collection, Storage, and Disposal The requirements set forth in PETROBRAS N-2350 and N-2622 shall be followed.

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Annex A - Table Table A-1 - Profile Heights Obtained According to Abrasive

Maximum particle size through sieve Opening, mm Sand: fine medium coarse Steel grit [angular particles (see Note 2)]: N 40 - G 80 N 25 - G 50 N 18 - G 40 N 16 - G 25 Steel grit [spherules (see Note 2)] N S-110 N S-230 N S-280 N S-330 0,6 1,0 1,2 1,4 30 18 16 14 50 80 90 95 0,4 0,7 1,0 1,2 40 25 18 16 60 85 90 100 0,4 1,0 1,7 40 18 12 50 65 70 Note 1 Maximum profile height (m)

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INDEX OF REVISIONS REV. A, B, C and D

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REV. E
Affected Parts All Revised Description of Alteration

REV. F
Affected Parts All Revised Description of Alteration

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Grade C - steel surface on which the mill scale has rusted away or from which it can be scraped, but with slight pitting visible under normal vision; Grade D - steel surface on which the mill scale has rusted away and on which general pitting is visible under normal vision.

3.4.2 rust grades of painted surfaces according to ASTM D 610 Grade 8 - existing painting almost intact, with less than 0.1% of the surface with corrosion; Grade 6 - calcined finish paint, which may present exposed primer. Slight spotting or blistering is permitted after the spots are treated. Less than 1 % of the area may be affected by corrosion, flaking or loose paint; Grade 4 - paint completely calcined, blistered or with rust stains, which may have up to 10 % of its surface with corrosion, oxidation blisters, loose paint and slight pitting; Grade 2 - paint completely calcined, blistered or with rust stains, which may have up to 33 % of its surface with corrosion, blisters, loose paint and slight pitting; Grade 0 - heavy presence of corrosion, loose paint and severe formation of pitting corrosion.

3.4.3 rust grades of steel surfaces by means of dry abrasive blasting according to ISO 8501-1 and ISO 8504-2. Grade Sa 1 - Light Blast Cleaning: loose mill scale, rust and non-adhesive foreign matter shall be removed. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The final appearance shall correspond to the photographs designated Sa 1. This cleaning process does not apply to surfaces presenting original Rust Grade A. For the other ones, the cleaning standards are: BSa 1, CSa 1, and DSa 1; Grade Sa 2 - Commercial Blast Cleaning: almost all mill scale, rust and foreign matter shall be removed. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The surface shall then display a grayish color and correspond in appearance to the photographs designated Sa 2. This cleaning does not apply to surfaces displaying original rust Grade A. For the other ones, the cleaning standards are: BSa 2, CSa 2 and DSa 2; Grade Sa 2 1/2 Near - White Metal Blast Cleaning: mill scale, rust and foreign matter shall be removed to the extent that the only traces remaining are in the form of slight stains or stripes. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with vacuum cleaners, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The surface shall then display an aspect corresponding to the photographs designated Sa 2 1/2. The cleaning standards are: ASa 2 1/2, BSa 2 1/2, CSa 2 1/2 and DSa 2 1/2; Grade Sa 3 - Blast Cleaning to White Metal: mill scale, rust and foreign matter shall be completely removed. The surface shall be immediately cleaned with a vacuum cleaner, clean and dry compressed air or a clean brush. The surface shall then display a uniform metal coloring, corresponding in appearance to the photographs designated Sa 3. The cleaning standards are: ASa 3, BSa 3, CSa 3, and DSa 3. NOTE In the case of wet abrasive blasting, Sa 1, Sa 2, and Sa 2 1/2 cleaning standards apply, complemented by the classifications described in 3.6.1 to 3.6.4.

3.4.4 preparation grades of steel surfaces by water jetting according to NACE No. 5/ SSPC-SP 12 WJ-1 - The surface shall be free of all previously existing visible rust, paint, mill scale, and foreign matter, and present a uniform matte metal finish (see Notes 1 and 2); 4