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METHOD STATEMENT FOR EXTERNAL BLASTING AND

PAINTING OF AG PIPES/FITTINGS & UG FITTINGS

Project Name:

Rev No Rev.Date Prepared By Reviewed by Approved By:

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INDEX

Paragraph Content Page No

1.0 Purpose 3

2.0 Scope 3

3.0 Abbreviation 3

4.0 Reference 3

5.0 Responsibilities 4-5

6.0 Work Procedure 5-6

7.0 Blasting & Painting at shop 6-8

8.0 Traceability & Control Measures 8-9

9.0 Compliance with HSE Specification 9-12

10.0 Equipments & measuring Instruments 12-13

11.0 Paint repair procedure. 13

1.0 PORPOSE.

This document explains the procedure to be followed during surface preparation and
coating of AG pipes/fittings external surface & UG fittings external surface.

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2.0 SCOPE:

3.0 ABBREVIATION

GTGC : GTGC Technical Services LLC

PS : Production Supervisor

QCI : Quality Control Inspector.

TDS : Technical Date Sheet.

PO : Purchase Order

DFT : Dry Film Thickness

WFT : Wet Film Thickness

4.0 REFERENCE

General Specification for coating & painting

ISO 8501-1 Preparation of Steel Substrates before application of Paints and related
products Visual assessment of Surface cleanliness.
SSPC-PA02- Measurement for Dry coating thickness with magnetic gauges.
TDS & MSDS of Paints.

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

The Production Engineer ,Production Supervisor (PS) & QC inspector (QCI) shall be
responsible for production activities ensuring all aspects of the work is carried out as per
the above referred documents requirements. He shall ensure the first line coordination with
management and client for managing all relevant project specific requirements. Production
engineer shall be the contact point for Clients project Manager/Engineer. Inspection
request shall be send by production engineer as per the request from QC inspector.

Production Engineer.

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Overall responsible for the project execution in line with project specification and as
per the reference standards.
He will be direct contact point for the clients Project Manager/Project engineer
Submitting the progressive invoices to the client as per PO requirements.
Notifying the deviations (if any) in advance and take clients approval (PO) before
proceeding with painting works.
Production Supervisor.

Overall responsible for the project execution at site in line with project specification
and as per the reference standards.
He is the direct contact point at site for the clients Project Manager/Project engineer
Responsible for executing all activities related to blasting and painting and reporting
to Project Engineer
He has to plan day to day activities and deputing the resources various activities in
the project.
Preparing the daily activity report based on resources used, job completion, etc and
reporting to Project Engineer on daily basis.
Recording the daily consumption of consumables, paint material, fuel, abrasives etc.
QC Inspector.
Responsible for managing all quality requirements at site in line with project
specific requirements and PO requirements.
He is the direct contact point for the QC representative of the client at site and
reporting to Project Engineer.
Recording and monitoring the ambient conditions.
Preparing all QC related reports, test packs on daily basis.
Conduct/performing all required inspection and testing in line with Project & PO
requirements and offering the same to client/Paint QC representative.
Maintain the copies of inspection equipments valid calibration certificates for
ready reference.

6.0 WORK PROCEDURE

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Sequence of operation.

The sequence of blasting and painting of pipes & fittings as per project specification
are detailed below.

6..1 Planning of resources.

As per project and PO requirement all required resources such as Equipments,

Abrasives (Garnet) ,Paint Material ,required consumables, required man power shall be
arranged

6..2 Storage & handling of pipes & Fittings before coating.

M/s.XX shall sent un-coated pipe & fittings to our yard with proper packing. Our
Supervisor will check & verify the quantity. If any discrepancies noticed in quantity ,the
same shall be noted in Delivery note. Forklifts shall be used for unloading & handling of
pipes & fittings. Pipes shall be properly stacked & stored in outside. Fittings have to send in
wooden boxes & same shall be stored outside in same condition.

6..3 Material inspection & storage.

While receiving paint material from paint manufacturer, verify the quantity of paint
with Delivery order. Check the batch number and shelf life of paint and it should be
conform to the batch certificate of paint. Paint material shall be stored in temperature
controlled room.

Garnet (abrasive) shall be received in 2 tons bags. Quantity & batch number shall be
verified with DO & Batch certificates.

6..4 Abrasive Blasting

Pipes & Fittings External Blasting shall be carried out on properly dried surface free
of any moisture or contamination. Blasting standard and profile shall be achieved as
per painting systems.

6..5 Stripe Coating.

Stripe coat shall be applied prior to each and every coat to achieve required DFT to
the critical areas ,corners,edges,weld joints small areas which are difficult to spray .And
paint manufacturer recommendation shall be followed in line with project requirements.

6..6 Spray Painting.

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The entire full coat as per relevant paint system shall be applied by airless spray
method to achieve the required DFTs. The good painting practice shall be followed as
per manufacturer recommendations in line with project requirements.

6..7 Inspection

Stage wise inspection shall be conducted by our QC from raw materials to the
finished product in line with paint manufacturer, project and PO requirements.

7.0 BLASTING & PAINTING AT SHOP.

7..1 Surface cleanliness of the blasted Surface:

The blasted surface shall be free from grit particles by blowing dry compressed air.
Blasting standard & surface profile requirements shall be checked in one per shift and it
should be 50-75 microns on pipes external.

7..2 Monitoring Weather Conditions during Surface Preparation and painting:

a) Steel Temperature : Should not exceed 50 0C

b) Air Temperature : Above 10 oC

c) Relative humidity : Should not exceed 80%

d) Dew point :Steel temperature 3oC above dew point

The blasting and painting shall not be done while the weather conditions are
beyond the range specified in the applicable data sheet

A log book shall be maintained at shop for ready reference.

Note: GTC QC shall monitor all painting activities. He shall inspect the job after
blasting/painting of each coat and upon satisfaction, shall offer the same to client

7..3 Surface Preparation and Painting System

Painting System AG Pipes & Fittings External. (System A)

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Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1:1988) or SSPC-SP 10. If oxidation has
occurred between blasting and application, the surface should be re-blasted to the
specified visual standard.
The surface profile on the blasted surface shall be 50-75 microns
A cut back (No paint) of 50mm shall be given to both ends of pipes & fittings.
Apply one coat of AMERCOAT 68G at 75 micron DFT.
Prepare the prime coat surface by emery paper and stripe coats should be applied to
all welds any other areas where spray application of the overall coating system may
prove difficult resulting in low dry film thicknesses.
Apply one coat of AMERCOAT 310 at 150 micron DFT.
Prepare the second coat surface by emery paper and stripe coats should be applied
to all welds any other areas where spray application of the overall coating system
may prove difficult resulting in low dry film thicknesses.
Apply one top coat of AMERCOAT 450 H at 50 micron DFT (Color need to be
confirmed by client)
Total DFT of paint system shall be 275 microns. All paint material shall be
from M/s.PPG AMERON Paints.
Painting System UG Fittings External. (System M)

Abrasive blast clean to Sa2.5 (ISO 8501-1:1988) or SSPC-SP 10. If oxidation has
occurred between blasting and application, the surface should be re-blasted to the
specified visual standard.
The surface profile on the blasted surface shall be 50-75 microns
A cut back (No paint) of 50mm shall be given to both ends of fittings.
Apply two coats of AMERLOCK 400C at 2 x 200 microns DFT.
Prepare the prime coat surface by emery paper and stripe coats should be applied to
all welds any other areas where spray application of the overall coating system may
prove difficult resulting in low dry film thicknesses.
Apply one coat of AMERCOAT 450 H at 75 micron DFT.

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Total DFT of paint system shall be 475 microns. All paint material shall be
from M/s.PPG AMERON Paints.

8.0 TRACEABILITY & CONTROL MEASURES;

8.1 Traceability:
M/s.AST shall sent pipes & fitting to our yard with proper identification tags.
These identification tag shall be maintained after painting & same number shall be
mentioned in the inspection records.
8.2 Following control measures shall be in place during the execution of the project.
Collect the product batch certificates and check shelf life of paints
Check and confirm all paint materials shall have batch certificates
Check calibration of test equipments as applicable are in place.
Ensure proper storage facility and shade etc during mixing at site as per
manufacturers instructions.
8.3 Inspection:
o All the instruments used for testing will be calibrated.
o Surface cleanliness shall be SA 2.5 and anchor profile shall be of 50-75
microns which can be verified using X Course replica Tape and dial
comparator.
o Monitor wet film thickness of each coat to assure that the final DFT will be as
specified.
o All the linings and coatings shall be visually inspected at each stage of
preparation and application for any defects.
o DFT shall be measured according to SSPC-PA-2 and it should be complying to
the project specification.
o Inspection reports will be submitted to the engineer.

9.0 COMPLIANCE WITH HSE SPECIFICATION.

9.1 Storage and handling:

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All the coating materials will be stored in safe containers, out of sunlight, and in a
position where they do not pose a fire risk to other areas.
All paint materials shall be stored in controlled temperature room as per
manufacturers TDS.
All coating material and thinner will be in original unopened containers being with
the manufactured label, batch number and instruction. 2 x 4.5kg DCP
extinguishers should be provided in paint storage area and near to the compressor.
9.2 Mixing:
Paint shall be mixed in accordance with manufacturers instruction and shall
be mixed immediately prior to application by mechanical agitator. The mixing will
continue while pouring curing agent until the mixed material is ensured of
uniformity and continuity of flow. Mixed paint will be mildly agitated during
application to avoid bottom settling. Thinner will be added to improve spraying
properties only and within the limits recommended by manufacturer. Only paint
manufacturers recommended thinner will be used.

9.3 Safety precautions during blasting arid painting operations:

Automatic blasting machine shall be thoroughly checked before starting and shall
be operated by trained & qualified personnel. The grit shall be used as per
manufacturer instructions.
Air compressors used for blasting & painting operations shall be used, serviced or
maintained by trained and qualified personnel only as per the manufacturers
instructions and recommendations.
9.4 Fire and-explosion
The majority of paints contain flammable organic solvents. As soon as a paint
container is opened, solvent vapors are released.
The flash point is the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient vapor
to form an inflammable mixture with air.
If the flash point of the paint is lower or close to the temperature of the air there is a
very considerable risk of fire or explosion. It only needs a spark or flame to set it off.

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Therefore no naked flames, cigarettes or matches should be allowed near the area
where the work/ paint is being applied or stored. Precautions should be taken avoid
sparks caused by metal to metal
Contact from electrical appliances. Appropriate ventilation should be maintained to
avoid vapor build up especially in an enclosed space.
9.5 Skin and Eye contact
If paint is spilled the following precautions should be taken:
Ventilate the area to remove the fumes.
Mop up all spilled paint with absorbent material, ensuring that all materials used to
mop up the paint are disposed of in closed metal containers.
It is recommended that the following precautions should be taken to prevent paint
coming in to contact with the skin and eyes.
Select sensible working clothes, that cover as much of the body as possible.
Always wear gloves and eye protection. Replace /clean eye shields, etc. fairly
frequently when spraying to prevent accidents due to obscured vision.
Do not touch your mouth or eyes with your gloves.
Remove rings and watch straps before starting work as they can trap paint or
solvent next to the skin.
Eyes are particularly sensitive, so if you are splashed in the eyes by paint or
thinners flood them immediately with fresh water for at least 10 minutes and seek
medical advice immediately.
If paint should splash on your skin, remove it with soap and water or any other
industrial cleaner, never use solvent.
Despite these precautions paint can still come into contact with the skin or eyes
(e.g. spray mist, excessive splashing) so a no greasy barrier cream is recommended
for all exposed skin. Temporary eyewash facility shall be arranged at work site.
Remember the objective is to avoid skin contact, if your clothes become soaked in
paint, change them immediately wash the affected garments with soap and water

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such precautions help to prevent skin infections, which tend to persist once they
occur.
9.6 Inhalation
The inhalation of flames, dust and paint vapors must be avoided. Please follow the
precautions listed.
When removing or old coatings by manual dry abrading techniques, wear eye
protection and a dust mask. If blast cleaning an air fed hoard is required with
appropriate pressure reducer filters and drier and CO monitor/ indicator.
Ensure that ventilation is available to remove solvent fumes. .
If spaces are difficult to ventilate efficiently wear an air fed hood mask.
Think about where the fumes are being vented.
If dizziness, drunkenness, drowsiness or headaches are experienced this will
indicate you are being affected by solvent fumes. Move into fresh air and do not
return until the ventilation has improved.
If breathing fumes results in the collapse of a painter he should be carefully moved
into fresh air and allowed to recover gradually. Forces exercise is inadvisable.
Remember if you are not wearing an air fed hood or mask, you are relying on
ventilation to provided fresh air.
9.7 Ingestion:
Food and drink shouldn't be consumed, stored or prepared in areas where paint is stored
or being applied.
Washing facilities are provided at site to prevent ingestion of paint on skin
In case of accidental paint ingestion, medical attention should be obtained at once.
9.8 Airless Spray:
This method of application uses very high pressures. The Paint jet can easily penetrate the
skin if used without proper care. Always wear Gloves, overalls; equipment should be earthed to
prevent build up of static electricity. If high pressure paint or solvent is injected accidentally into
skin by airless spray, seek hospital attention immediately. The paint manufacturer should be
contacted for advice.

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The equipment should be used, serviced or maintained by trained and qualified personnel
only.
9.9 Disposal of Empty Paint Cans
All paint cans and other used Consumables shall be removed from the work area on a daily
basis to designated collection area and disposed according to the local regulations at
regular intervals.
Used abrasive shall be collected in bags after blasting operations and disposed according to
local municipality regulations.
10. EQUIPMENTS & MEASURING INSTRUMENTS.
Equipments.
o Compressor 750, CFM
o Blasting pot, 200 Ltr
o After cooler
o Air Filter
o Airless pump
Inspection Equipments
o Coating thickness gauge
o Profile Gauge
o X- Course replica tape.
11. PAINT REPAIR PROCEDURE.
Paint repair shall be conducted as per manufacturer instruction and product data sheet.
Following general steps shall be used for paint repair.
11.1 Mark defective area
11.2 Remove defective/ damaged coating.
11.3 Presence of oil, dust & other contaminations coating should be removed cleaned by
solvent or wipe with water & cotton cloth. Dust to be removed by air blowing.
11.4 Abrade & prepare the surface with emery paper to rough the painted surface.
11.5 Feather edge the coating at least 50mm at the edges to get uniform finish.
11.6 Apply one or multiple coats of paint to get required DFT.

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