Contract No. Document No.

REV
59/2009-EPC S-00-1360-006 0

DATE: 11 OCT 10 SHEET 1 of 12

Prepared N.T.Hiep
PROJECT SPECIFICATION
Checked D.T.Vinh

Approved M.Morita

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR IDENTIFICATION OF

PIPING MATERIAL

Distribution
PVC FOR
PD
DPD (Site)
CONSTRUCTION
Proc M

ALI
PM
Bio-fuel Ethanol Plant in Northern Region Project

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REV. DATE PAGE DESCRIPTION PREPD CHKD APPD
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CVL A 11Oct10 ALL ISSUED FOR APPROVAL NTH DTV M.M
PIP
INST 0 14Dec10 ALL ISSUED FOR CONSTRUCTION NTH DTV M.M
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CONTENTS

1. SCOPE ........................................................................................................................................ 3

2. APPLICABLE PIPING PARTS ................................................................................................... 3

3. GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 3

4. COLOR CODING ........................................................................................................................ 3

5. MARKING ................................................................................................................................... 5

5.1. Method of Marking .................................................................................................................... 5

6. DEFINITION OF IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL ........................................................................... 6

6.1. Nominal Size ............................................................................................................................. 6

6.2. Schedule Number or Rating...................................................................................................... 6
6.3. Material Symbol ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.4. Manufacturers Name or Trademark ......................................................................................... 6
6.5. Manufacturing Number or Heat Number ................................................................................... 6

7. SCOPE OF MARKING ............................................................................................................... 6

8. APPLICATION ............................................................................................................................ 7

8.1. Pipe ........................................................................................................................................... 7

8.2. Buttwelding Fittings ................................................................................................................... 7
8.3. Forged Fittings .......................................................................................................................... 7
8.4. Flange and Orifice Flange......................................................................................................... 7
8.5. Bolts and Nuts ........................................................................................................................... 8
8.6. Spiral-Wound Gasket ................................................................................................................ 8
8.7. Valves ....................................................................................................................................... 8

9. COLOR CODING METHOD ....................................................................................................... 9

TABLE- 1 LIST OF COLOR CODING FOR MATERIAL .............................................................. 4

TABLE- 2 MUNSELL NUMBERS OF PAINT ............................................................................... 5
TABLE- 3 WIDTH OF MARKING FOR MATERIAL CODE ....................................................... 11
TABLE- 4 MATERIAL COLOR CODING FOR GASKET (At Construction Site) ..................... 12
TABLE- 5 RATING COLOR CODING FOR SPIRAL-WOUND GASKET (At Construction Site)12

FIG. 1 COLOR CODING OF PIPE .............................................................................................. 10

FIG. 2 COLOR CODING OF FITTINGS ...................................................................................... 11
FIG. 7 LOCATION OF COLOR CODING FOR SPIRAL-WOUND GASKET ............................... 12
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1. SCOPE

(1) This specification covers the minimum requirements for identification of piping materials by color
coding and marking (stamping, stenciling, pressing, cast molding, etc) to be used for the Bio-Fuel
Ethanol Plant in Northern Region Project.

(2) The intent of this specification is not to supersede ASTM and API specifications, but only to
supplement, amend or limit it as required.

2. APPLICABLE PIPING PARTS

The following piping parts shall be marked in accordance with this specification:

(1) Pipe
(2) Buttwelding Fittings
(3) Forged Fittings including branch outlet fittings (weldolet, sockolet, thredolet)
(4) Flanges including blind flange
(5) Orifice Flange
(6) Bolts & Nuts
(7) Gasket

3. GENERAL

(1) Identification shall be done by painting and/or marking.

(2) The identification shall be clearly indicated and shall not be easily erasable.

(3) The quality of paint or ink as applied shall be such that it shall have a life of not less than 1 year in
unheated storage under cover without loss of any definition.

(4) The dried film shall not contain more than 0.025% by mass of each of the following metals, Lead, Tin,
Zinc or Copper. Additionally the marking substance shall not contain sulfur or Halogens such as
Chlorine.

(5) There shall be no chemical or physical reaction between the marking material and any protective
coating used.

(6) Painting shall be done at locations such that there is no interference with the use of materials such as
marking, welding bevels, etc.

(7) Vendor shall submit the marking and color coding procedure to Purchasers approval prior to the
manufacturing.

4. COLOR CODING

(1) The color coding shall be performed by the manufacturer, except for color coding for wall thickness
and for gaskets as indicated in Para. 7.

(2) Colors for each material shall be as indicated in TABLE-1 List of Color Coding for Material.

(3) Paint colors are designated according to Munsell Numbering system and are presented in TABLE-2
Munsell Number of Paint.

(4) Color coding for gaskets shall be performed at construction site in accordance with TABLE-4, 5 and
FIG. 4.
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TABLE- 1 LIST OF COLOR CODING FOR MATERIAL

MATERIAL
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION COLOR
CATEGORY
Carbon Steel
A106-B PIPE PURPLE VIOLET
A53-B GALVANIZED PIPE NONE
API5L-PSL1-B SEAMLESS PIPE NONE
API5L-PSL1-B ERW PIPE NONE
A234-WPB SMLS FITTING NONE
A234-WPB-W FITTING NONE
A234-WPB GALVANIZED FITTING NONE
A105 FITTING NONE
A105 GALVANIZED FITTING NONE
A105 FLANGE NONE
A105 GALVANIZED FLANGE NONE

TYPE 304SS
A312-TP304 SMLS PIPE NONE
A358-GR.304 CL1-W PIPE NONE
A403-WP304S FITTING NONE
A403-WP304W FITTING NONE
A182-F304 FITTING NONE
A182-F304 FLANGE NONE

TYPE 304L SS
A312-TP304L SMLS PIPE ORANGE
A403-WP304LS FITTING ORANGE
A182-F304L FITTING ORANGE
A182-F304L FLANGE ORANGE
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TABLE- 2 MUNSELL NUMBERS OF PAINT

Note 1: Colors approximating those of the Munsell numbers given in the color table may be used.

PAINT COLOR COLOR

BLACK N 1.5
GRAY N.5
WHITE N 9.5
SILVER 10 PB 6/1
BLUE 2.5 PB 5/6
SKY BLUE 7.5 B 7/6
ORANGE 2.5 YR 6/13
BROWN 7.5 YR 5/6
YELLOW 2.5 Y 8/12
RED 5 R 4/13
GREEN 5 G 5.5/6
PINK 2.5 RP 4.5/12
PURPLE VIOLET 7.5 R 8.5/4
IVORY 2.5 Y 9/4
LIGHT GREEN 7.5 GY 6/11
DARK BROWN 10 R 3.5/7.5
PURPLE 2.5 P 5/5

5. MARKING

5.1. Method of Marking

5.1.1 Marking may be done either by stamping, pressing, stenciling, molding, etc. Stencil marks
must not be easily erasable and chloride free water-insoluble ink shall be used.

5.1.2 When die stamp is used for marking on the body, manufacturer shall use low-stress stamp, but
the marking procedure shall be submitted to Purchasers approval prior to manufacturing.

5.1.3 Marking shall be carried out firstly by the manufacturer and if necessary by the stockiest who
should ensure that the marking is in a good condition and easily legible.

5.1.4 Fabricator shall ensure that the marks are correctly transferred to the fabricated item.

5.1.5 Pipe and tube shall be marked by stenciling minimum one part of the piece.

5.1.6 In case it is physically impossible to apply the required marking (e.g. small size) it would be
accepted to apply the marking on a durable, securely affixed metal tag or to codify the marking.
If applied, that plan shall be mentioned in fabrication procedure and get prior approval from
purchaser.
If vendor find or intend to select alternative procedure, vendor shall get the written approval by
purchaser before commencement of such marking work.
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5.1.7 Marking shall be carried out, in general, with regard to the following matters using easily
identifiable symbols.

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Wall Thickness (schedule number or specified thickness)
(3) Rating
(4) Material Symbol (grade, type, class)
(5) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
(6) Manufacturing Number or Heat Number

6. DEFINITION OF IDENTIFICATION SYMBOL

6.1. Nominal Size

The nominal sizes of piping shall be indicated in DN and the unit designation may be omitted.

6.2. Schedule Number or Rating

The schedule number or rating number of items whose wall thickness are required to be so indicated
shall have the letters Sch. preceding the number, wall thickness of other items shall be indicated in
millimeters, with the unit designation omitted.

6.3. Material Symbol

Material is indicated by the symbol denoting the steel type, according to the following example:

Example: A106-Gr. B SMLS, A312-TP-304

6.4. Manufacturers Name or Trademark

Manufacturers name or trademark or abbreviated form of the company name of the manufacturer (or
vendor) shall be affixed on the products.

6.5. Manufacturing Number or Heat Number

These identification numbers are assigned to each specific order from purchaser, and will be the key
to fabricators production control.

7. SCOPE OF MARKING

Color coding and marking shall be done according to the following procedures.
(Refer to Para. 9 Color Cording Method)

SCOPE OF MARKING AND COLOR CODING WORK

MATERIAL THICKNESS
PATRS MARKING
COLOR COLOR
M/F
Pipe M F
(Note 2)
Buttwelding Fittings M M F
Forged Fittings M
Flange & Blind
M F F
Flange
Orifice Flange M F F
Bolts & Nuts M N/A
F
Gasket M N/A
(Note 3)
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M: Manufacture and/or vendor F: Construction site N/A: Not applicable

Note 2: Straight line material coding for size DN40 and smaller shall be painted at construction site.
Note 3: Refer to Para. 8.6.2.

8. APPLICATION

8.1. Pipe

8.1.1 The manufacturers standard marking shall include the following matters:

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Wall Thickness (schedule number or specified thickness)
(3) Material Symbol (grade, type, class)
(4) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
(5) Manufacturing Number or Heat Number

8.1.2 The color code shall be painted along the whole length of a pipe by manufacturer.

(1) The color shall be in accordance with TABLE-1.

(2) The manner shall comply with Fig. 1 and TABLE-3.
(3) Color code for pipe size DN40 and smaller shall be painted at circumference of both ends
as per manufactures standard procedure, but the procedure shall be submitted to
Purchasers approval.
Pipe size DN50 and larger shall be coded in accordance with Fig. 1.

8.2. Buttwelding Fittings

8.2.1 The manufacturers standard marking shall include the following matters:

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Wall Thickness (schedule number or specified thickness)
(3) Material Symbol (grade, type, class)
(4) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
(5) Manufacturing Number or Heat Number

8.2.2 The color code shall be painted in accordance with TABLE-1 and the manner specified in Fig.
2 and TABLE - 3 by manufacturer.

8.3. Forged Fittings

8.3.1 The manufacturers standard marking shall include the following matters:

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Rating
(3) Material Symbol (grade, type, class)
(4) Wall Thickness as schedule number or specified thickness (if specified)
(5) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
(6) Manufacturing Number or Heat Number

8.3.2 Color code shall not be required.

8.4. Flange and Orifice Flange

8.4.1 The manufacturers standard marking shall include the following matters:

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Rating
(3) Material Symbol (grade, type, class)
(4) Wall Thickness (schedule number or specified thickness)
(5) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
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(6) Manufacturing Number or Heat Number

8.4.2 Color code shall be painted at construction site by contractor.

8.5. Bolts and Nuts

8.5.1 The stamp marks given below shall be provided at the heads of machine bolts, one heads of
stud bolts and one side of each nut.

BOLT STAMP
MATERIAL
OR NUT MARK
BOLT A193 Gr. B7 B7
NUT A194 Gr. 2H 2H
BOLT A193 Gr. B8 B8
NUT A194 Gr. 8 8

8.5.2 Color coding is not required.

8.6. Gasket

8.6.1 The manufacturers standard marking shall include the following matters:

(1) Flange Size

(2) Rating
(3) Winding Material(If any)
(4) Filler Material(If any)
(5) Centering and Inner Ring Material(If any)
(6) Flange Identification
(7) Manufacturers Name or Trademark

8.6.2 Color code for rating and material shall be painted in accordance with TABLE-4, 5 and FIG. 4
by contractor at construction site.

8.7. Valves

8.7.1 The following matters shall be embossed on the body:

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Rating
(3) Body & Cover Material
(4) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
(5) Flow Direction (if specified)

8.7.2 All valves shall be equipped with proper identification nameplate that shall indicate the
following matters as a minimum:

(1) Nominal Size

(2) Rating
(3) Body & Cover Material
(4) Trim Material
(5) Manufacturers Name or Trademark
(6) Valve Symbol specified in purchase order
Example: P81AC02-01P5GE-00053

8.7.3 Identification marks other than those in this specification shall be in accordance with the
individual applicable specifications.
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8.7.4 If the space of identification nameplate is not enough for indication, vendor shall submit about
the additional tag plate to Purchasers approval.

8.8.5 If HE-TESTED is specified in the material symbol description of purchase order, the valve
handwheel, lever or wrench shall be color coded by green color.
The handwheel, lever and wrench shall be fully colored.
(HE-TESTED: helium mass spectrometer tested)

9. COLOR CODING METHOD

Detail of application for color coding shall be in accordance with the following FIG. 1 to FIG. 4 and TABLE
3, TABLE 4 and TABLE 5
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FIG. 1 COLOR CODING OF PIPE

Width of marking shall be in accordance with TABLE-3.

STRAIGHT LINE FOR MATERIAL CODE (DN50 & Lager)

X
X
X

Note 4
Y

RING FOR MATERIAL CODE (DN40 & Smaller) (Note 3)

X Y

Note 3: The straight line for material code for size DN40 and smaller pipe shall be
painted at construction site by contractor.

Note 4: If two colors are specified in TABLE-1, double lines shall be applied.
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FIG. 2: COLOR CODING OF FITTINGS

Width of marking shall be in accordance with TABLE-3.

Y Y

Elbow Tee Reducer

Y Y
Y

Lap Joint Cap Flange And

Orifice Flange

Note 5. If two colors are specified in TABLE-1, the applicable color marking location shall be
submitted to Purchasers approval prior to the manufacturing.

TABLE- 3 WIDTH OF MARKING FOR MATERIAL CODE

WIDTH OF MARKING (mm)

Nominal Size (inch) X Y
DN15 DN25 3 - 5 15
DN40 DN50 5 - 8 20
DN80 DN150 8 - 10 25
DN200 and larger 10 - 15 30
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TABLE - 4: MATERIAL COLOR CODING FOR GASKET

INNER OUT
NO. TYPE WINDING FILLER COLOR APPLIED LINE CLASS
RING RING
1. NON ASBESTOS NONE CS02J,CS04J,CS05J,CS06J,
JOINT SHEET SS01J, SS02J, SS03J, SS10J
2. SPIRAL WOUND SS304 GRPH CS CS NONE CS01J

TABLE- 5 RATING COLOR CODING FOR GASKET

RATING COLOR
CL125/CL150 NONE
CL300 RED

FIG.4 LOCATION OF COLOR CODING FOR GASKET

RATING COLOR MATERIAL COLOR

4-LOCATIONS (ALL CIRCUMFERENCE)
(30 TO 40 mm LENGTH)