DE-119889 - Rev 14 Procedure For Painting of Offshore Platforms PDF

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AGENCY
BY:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
D.N. SUMNER
OCT 97
BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
ENGINEER
OCT 97
OCT 97
D.R. SANDERS
DISCIPLINE
T.M. AL-SHARIF
CERTIFIED
22 NOV 97
OPERATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
(DCC) NO. _____________________
K.A. PRABHUDESAI
DATE:
Saudi Aramco 2616-ENG (03/99)
ARABIAN GULF
PROCEDURE FOR
PAINTING OF OFFFSHORE PLATFORMS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 SCOPE 3
2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND REFERENCES 3
3.0 SAFETY 6
DESCRIPTION
4.0 COATING REQUIREMENTS 13
5.0 STORAGE AND HANDLING 19
6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION 19
7.0 MIXING AND THINNING 23
8.0 APPLICATION OF COATINGS 24
9.0 QUALITY CONTROL 29

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10.0 APPROVED COATING SYSTEMS 30

DATE
11.0 COLOR SCHEDULE 30

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12.0 REPAIR OF DAMAGED COATINGS 31

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
13.0 HANDLING OF COATED STEEL 34
DATE:
PROJECT 14.0 SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVED COATING PRODUCTS 34
ENGINEER
DATE: ATTACHMENTS:
CERTIFIED
I QUALITY CONTROL EQUIPMENT KIT 35
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION II QUALITY CONTROL EQUIPMENT CHECK SHEET 36
AGENCY
III IN PROGRESS INSPECTION 38

DATE:
OPERATIONS
IV PAINTS/COATINGS AND EQUIPMENT LOG 40
DATE: V APPROVED APCS COATINGS & ABRASIVES

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VERIFICATION
(*) Required from Contractor prior to fabrication or installation as applicable (where

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DATE:
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1.0 SCOPE
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1.1 This specification covers the surface preparation, painting and coating
14 requirements for the following:
• Onshore : Shop and Yard Fabrication
• Offshore: Modification, Repair and Maintenance
1.2 Items that are covered include, but shall not be limited to the follow ing:
DESCRIPTION
• Fabricated Carbon Steel Piping
• Carbon Steel Process Equipment
• Structural Steel
• Special Treatments
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1.3 This specification is also applicable for the repair of damaged coatings of ancillary
14 items normally available as manufacturer's standard products.
DATE
2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND

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REFERENCES
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
2.1 The latest revision of the following Construction Specifications shall apply:
14
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER DE-119886 Fabrication and Installation of Risers and Spool Pieces
DATE: DE-119888 Fabrication and Installation of Platform Piping

CERTIFIED
DE-119893 Structural Fabrication, Load Out, and Tie Down of Offshore

DATE: Structure
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
DE-119951 Monel Sheathing Installation
DATE:
OPERATIONS
2.2 The latest issue of the following SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES)
and Materials System Specifications (SAMSS) shall apply and take priority over
DATE: this Specification.
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VERIFICATION
SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES)

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SAES-B-067 Safety Identification and Color Coding

DATE:
BY:
SAES-H-001 Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings

CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
SAES-H-002 Internal and External Coating for Steel Pipelines and Piping
REVISION

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SAES-H-100 Painting Requirements for Industrial Facilities
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SAES-H-101 Approved Protective Coatings Systems
SAES-H-101V Approved SAUDI ARAMCO Data Sheets, Paints and

Coatings
SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Painting
SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System Specification (SAMSS)

DESCRIPTION
09-SAMSS-021 Alkyd Enamel Coating System (APCS-6)
09-SAMSS-060 Packaging Requirements for Coatings
09-SAMSS-068 Coal Tar Epoxy (APCS-3)
09-SAMSS-069 Epoxy Coating for Atmospheric Service (with and without

Polyurethane Topcoat) (APCS-1A, APCS-1B and APCS-1C)
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09-SAMSS-071 Inorganic Zinc Primer (APCS-17A)
09-SAMSS-087 Epoxy Coating for Application on Damp Steel Surfaces

DATE
(APCS-22)
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09-SAMSS-091 Shop-Applied Internal FBE Coatings (APCS-102)

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
09-SAMSS-101 Epoxy Mastic Coating (Self-Priming) (with and without
DATE: Polyurethane Topcoat) (APCS-26)
PROJECT
ENGINEER
SAUDI ARAMCO Instruction Manuals and Procedures
DATE:
CERTIFIED G.I.445.001 Performance Qualifications for Critical Coating Personnel
DATE: G.I.6.021 Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
2.3 The latest edition of the following Industry Codes shall apply:
DATE:
OPERATIONS
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council - Manual Volumes 1 and 2
DATE: SSPC-Vis-1 Steel Structures Painting Council - Visual Standard for

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Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel

VERIFICATION
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SSPC-PA2 Steel Structures Painting Council - Measurement of Dry Paint

Thickness with Magnetic Gauges
DATE:
BY:
SIS-05-59-00 Swedish Standards Institution - Pictorial Surface Preparation

CERTIFICATE
Standard for Painting Steel Surfaces

(DCC) NO. _____________________
RAL-1981 German Specific ation for Colors (RAL)
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OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Safety and
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Health Standards, US Department of Labor Chapter XVII,

Section 1926.105
NEC National Electric Code. Article 500. Hazardous (Classified)

Locations
FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS
595A United States Federal Color Standard (FS)

DESCRIPTION
2.4 Abbreviations
The following abbreviations of metal surface cleanliness grades have been used
in this Specification:
SSPC-SPI Solvent Cleaning
SSPC-SP2/ST2 Thorough Scraping and Wire Brushing

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SSPC-SP3/ST3 Very Thorough Scraping and Wire Brushing

DATE
SSPC-SP7/Sa 1 Light Blast Cleaning (Brush Blast)

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SSPC-SP6/Sa 2 Thorough Blast Cleaning (Commercial Blast)

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
SSPC-SP10/Sa 2-1/2 Very Thorough Blast Cleaning (Near White Metal Blast)
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER SSPC-SP5/Sa 3 Blast cleaning to pure metal (white metal blast)
DATE: Detailed definitions of the above Sa numbers can be obtained in the Steel
CERTIFIED Structures Painting Council "Steel Structures Painting Manual" and SIS-05-59-00.
DATE: NOTE: Sa 2 1/2 is defined as follows:

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Sa 2 1/2, Near-white Metal Blast: A surface where at least 95 percent
DATE: of each element of area is in the white metal condition. All oil, grease,
OPERATIONS
dirt, mill scale, rust, corrosion products, oxides, paints, or other foreign
matter shall be completely removed from the surface except for very
DATE: light shadows, very slight streaks or slight discolorations caused by
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rust stain, mill scale oxides, or slight residues of paint or coating that
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may remain.
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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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3.0 SAFETY
ENGG CERT
Refer to SAES-H-102 "Safety Requirements for Painting " for all safety related matters,
observations and procedures during shop and field painting.
Although CONTRACTOR is encouraged to refer to the above Standard to ensure that the
latest SAUDI ARAMCO requirements are observed and adhered to, the following safety
related requirements, (current at the time that this Specification was signed off), have
been included in this Specification as these are critical in nature to safety for Shop and
Field Painting and for Maintenance, and/or Repair of SAUDI ARAMCO Facilities and
DESCRIPTION
Equipment.
3.1 Fire and Explosion Prevention
3.1.1 Smoking and/or the use of open flames is permitted only in

designated safe areas and never inside vessels.
3.1.2 All electrical lighting and equipment shall conform to National Electric
Code, Class I, Division 1, Group D explosion proof requirements.
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3.1.3 Solvents and paints shall not be applied to surfaces warmer than 80
deg C if practical alternatives exist.
DATE
3.2 Ventilation
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3.2.1 Mechanical (forced) ventilation shall be used in confined spaces

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER whenever abrasive blasting, solvent cleaning, and/or painting are in
progress.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 3.2.2.1 Forced ventilation shall continue until the coating is fully
cured.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
3.2.2.2 Natural ventilation (through opened manways, etc.) shall
not be substituted for forced ventilation in confined
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
spaces.
AGENCY
3.2.2 Ventilation shall ensure good air circulation with no dead air pockets
DATE: in the confined space.
OPERATIONS
3.2.2.1 The fresh air inlet shall be located near the top of the
DATE: confined space whenever practical.
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3.2.2.2 The discharge opening shall be located near the bottom of

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the confined space.

DATE:
BY:
3.2.2.3 Supplementary fans shall be used if necessary to ensure

adequate air circulation in low spots or other dead spaces.

CERTIFICATE

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3.2.3 Ventilation requirements for various sizes of confined spaces are
given in Table 3-2.
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3.2.4 Airline hoods shall be worn by all personnel inside confined spaces
whenever:
3.2.4.1 Blasting or spray painting is in progress.
3.2.4.2 Solvent cleaning or painting is in progress in a confined

space having a volume of less than 16 cubic meters.
DESCRIPTION
3.3 Health Hazards
3.3.1 If alkaline catalysts (such as used in many epoxy paints) come in

contact with the skin, they shall be immediately washed off with water
to avoid chemical burns.
3.3.2 The appropriate personnel protection equipment listed in Table 3-1

shall be worn. In addition, safety belts and lines shall always be used
by personnel working from unguarded platforms or in confined spaces
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where a manhole accessed by a ladder is the only exit.
3.3.3 Adequate washing facilities shall be readily available so that paints

DATE
and solvents splashed on the body or in the eyes can be immediately

removed.
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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
3.3.4 Safety shoes and coveralls shall always be worn, safety hats shall be
worn as required by Proponent organizations.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 3.3.5 Air hoses shall not be used by personnel for cleaning or cooling
themselves.
DATE:
CERTIFIED 3.3.6 Solvents shall not be used by personnel for washing up.
DATE: 3.4 Equipment Hazards

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
3.4.1 Power Tools
DATE:
OPERATIONS
3.4.1.1 Electrically driven power tools shall be properly grounded
to prevent shock.
DATE:
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3.4.1.2 Power equipment shall be operated at the speeds

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recommended by the Manufacturer and shall have proper

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safety guards.
DATE:
BY:
3.4.1.3 Ear protection shall always be worn whenever chipping

guns or pneumatic hammers are in use.

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3.4.2 Abrasive Blasting
ENGG CERT
3.4.2.1 Blasting shall be equipped with a remote control shut-off

of the "deadman" variety.
3.4.2.2 The blast nozzle shall be electrically connected to an

external ground in order to prevent static electrical
discharges or shocks to operating personnel.
3.4.2.3 The blasting hose shall be the static dissipating type with
external couplings.
DESCRIPTION
3.4.2.4 Respirable air fed abrasive blasting hoods and OSHA-

approved in-line respirable air filters shall be utilized at all
times by abrasive blasting personnel.
3.4.2.5 Compressor hoses, air lines, and blast hoses shall be

pinned or safety wired at each coupling.
3.4.3 Solvent Cleaning

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3.4.3.1 Benzine, gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, and chlorinated

hydrocarbons shall not be used.
DATE
3.4.4 Paint Preparation and Equipment Cleaning

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ENGINEER
3.4.4.1 Coatings shall be mixed outside or in an adequately
ventilated area.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 3.4.4.2 Electrically driven power mixers shall be grounded.
DATE: 3.4.5 Airless Spray Paint Application

CERTIFIED
3.4.5.1 Airless spray guns shall never be pointed at anyone or at

DATE: any part of the body.
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
3.4.5.2 The tip guard shall always be in place on the airless gun
DATE: while spraying.
OPERATIONS
3.4.5.3 Leather gloves shall be worn by the operator whenever

DATE: the airless spray gun is in use.
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3.4.5.4 The trigger safety catch shall be engaged whenever the

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airless gun is left unattended.

DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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3.4.5.5 Hoses, pumps, and accessories shall never be operated
at pressures exceeding their rated pressure. In no case
ENGG CERT
shall the working pressure in the paint line exceed 34.5

MPa (5000 psi). Safety pressure relief valves shall be
used on outbound side of the pressure pump(s).
3.4.5.6 The pump shall be shut down and the fluid pressure in the
system relieved before servicing or cleaning any
components, including clogged spray tips.
3.4.5.7 Hoses shall be grounded, anti-static type.

DESCRIPTION
3.4.5.8 Airless spray equipment shall not be operated unless all

grounds (earths) are in place, connected, and in good
condition.
3.4.5.9 Airless spray equipment shall not be operated if any of the

pressure system components is not in good condition.
3.4.5.10 Solvents shall not be flushed into containers that are

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hotter than 50°C.
3.4.5.11 Emergency medical care shall be obtained immediately if

DATE
any high pressure fluid from the airless equipment

penetrates the skin. (High pressure fluid injection injuries
NO.
REV
can be extremely serious, including the need for

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER amputation).
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
DATE:
CERTIFIED
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
DATE:
OPERATIONS
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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TABLE 3-1
ENGG CERT
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE WORN OR USED

DURING SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINT APPLICATION
OSHA-APPROVED
RESPIRABLE RESPIRATOR
AIR-FED HOOD CHEMICAL DUST FACE SHIELD
TYPE OF WORK TO AND FILTER CARTRIDGE RESPIRATOR (NOTE 1)
BE PERFORMED SAMS# 21-444-934 SAMS# 21-370-400 SAMS# 21-370-500 SAMS# 21-426-121
SURFACE O C O C O C O C
DESCRIPTION
PREPARATION
WIRE BRUSHING, X X X X
CHIPPING, SCRAPING,
AND GRINDING
SANDBLASTING:
OPERATOR X X
OTHER WORKMEN X X X
IN THE VICINITY
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PAINT REMOVAL X X X
SOLVENT CLEANING X X X
DATE
BRUSH SPRAY BRUSH SPRAY BRUSH SPRAY BRUSH SPRAY

PAINT APPLICATION
O C O C O C O C O C O C O C O C
NO.
REV
DISCIPLINE EPOXY AND COAL X X X X X

ENGINEER TAR EPOXY
DATE:
ALKYD X X
PROJECT
ENGINEER INORGANIC ZINC X X
CHLORINATED X X
DATE: RUBBER
CERTIFIED
BITUMINOUS X X
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
LEGEND: O = Outdoors
DATE: C = Confined Spaces
OPERATIONS
Crawl
NOTE 1: Face shields shall always be used when working overhead.
DATE:
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VERIFICATION
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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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TABLE 3-1 (Cont.)
ENGG CERT
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT TO BE WORN OR USED

DURING SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINT APPLICATION
GOGGLES
TYPE OF WORK TO SAFETY GLOVES: GLOVES: EAR
BE PERFORMED IMPACT LEATHER RUBBER PROTECTION
21-434-249 21-432 29-544 21-327
SURFACE O C O C O C O C
DESCRIPTION
PREPARATION
WIRE BRUSHING, X X X
CHIPPING, SCRAPING,
AND GRINDING
SANDBLASTING:
OPERATOR X X
OTHER WORKMEN X X X
IN THE VICINITY
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PAINT REMOVAL X
SOLVENT CLEANING X
DATE
BRUSH SPRAY BRUSH SPRAY

PAINT APPLICATION
O C O C O C O C
NO.
REV
DISCIPLINE EPOXY AND COAL X X X X

ENGINEER TAR EPOXY
DATE:
ALKYD X X X X X X
PROJECT
ENGINEER INORGANIC ZINC X X X X X X
CHLORINATED X X X X X X
DATE: RUBBER
CERTIFIED
BITUMINOUS X X X X X X
DATE: POLYURETHANE X X X X X X
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
LEGEND: O = Outdoors
DATE:
OPERATIONS
C = Confined Spaces
DATE:
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VERIFICATION
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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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TABLE 3-2
ENGG CERT
VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFINED SPACES
VOLUME OF CONFINED AREA REQUIRED AIR MOVER CAPACITY

m3 BBL L/s Cfm
16 100 472 1,000

DESCRIPTION
80 500 1,180 2,500

160 1,000 2,360 5,000
800 5,000 4,720 10,000
1,600 10,000 7,080 15,000
4,000+ 25,000+ 9,440 20,000
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LEGEND:
m3 = cubic meters
DATE
BBL = barrels
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DISCIPLINE L/s = Liters per second

ENGINEER
cfm = cubic feet per minute

DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
DATE:
CERTIFIED
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
DATE:
OPERATIONS
DATE:
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VERIFICATION
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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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4.0 COATING REQUIREMENTS
ENGG CERT
4.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall provide only the specific coating systems required in

accordance with the Scope of Work, Construction Drawings and this
Specification. The primers, intermediate coats, and topcoats shall be selected in
accordance with the following stipulations:
4.1.1 Primer, intermediate coat, and topcoat for each application shall be
supplied by the same manufacturer and shall be compatible with each
DESCRIPTION
other.
(*) 4.1.2 A detailed list of the various coatings proposed for use during the
course of the work performed under this Specification shall be
submitted for SAUDI ARAMCO approval. No coating material shall be
purchased prior to CONTRACTOR receiving written SAUDI ARAMCO
approval for the coatings.
4.1.3 Paints, catalysts, and thinners shall be handled and stored in
accordance with Section 5.0 of this Specification.
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4.1.4 Stainless steel, copper-nickel and plastic piping, shall not be painted,
other than color bands as referenced in Section 4.5. Galvanized
DATE
gratings, stair treads, handrails, ladders, etc., shall be painted as

specified in the Scope of Work and the Construction Drawings.
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4.1.5 All over-spray, spills, or drips shall be removed.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
4.1.6 Conduit/cable tray supports shall be coated in accordance with APCS-
DATE: 22 or APCS-26, and as specified in Paragraph 4.3.5 of Construction
PROJECT
ENGINEER Specification DE-119891.
DATE:
4.2 Onshore - Shop and Yard Fabrication
CERTIFIED
4.2.1 Coatings shall be selected based on the latest revision of SAES-H-
DATE:
001, SAES-H-002 and/or as required in the Scope of Work or on the
CONSTRUCTION drawings.
AGENCY
All surfaces above LAT-1.8m and LAT-3.0m for conductors not clad
DATE: with monel require coating.
OPERATIONS
4.2.2 Monel Sheathing Terminations

DATE:
Coating systems shall overlap onto the monel sheathing by a
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minimum of 76 mm (3-inch). Refer to the Construction Drawings and

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Scope of Work for limits of monel sheathing.

DATE:
4.2.3 The monel sheathing shall be coated by spraying or hand-applying

BY:
APCS-22 system on areas where supports or other fixtures have

penetrated the sheathing after the monel sheathing has been

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pressure tested for leakage.

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4.3 Offshore Modifications, Repairs, and Maintenance
ENGG CERT
4.3.1 All steel surfaces for this work above the Splash Zone Areas shall be
protected with the following coating system.
4.3.1.1 APCS-22 Epoxy coating for application onto damp steel
surfaces.
Apply this system (primer and top coats) to:
4.3.1.1.1 Jack structures/drill decks, and topside

platform structures, (including helidecks)
DESCRIPTION
above (+) 4.3 m [(+) 14'-0"] referenced to LAT

except for galvanized items.
4.3.1.1.2 All J-tubes, washdown pump caissons, and
slops caissons above elevation (+) 3 m [(+)
10'-0"] referenced to LAT.
4.3.1.1.3 All risers and associated clamps and guides
above elevation (+) 4.8 m [(+) 15'-0"]
referenced to LAT (or above the first riser
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flange if the monel has been taken up to this

section).
DATE
4.3.1.1.4 All process and utility piping, pipe supports,

and equipment.
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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
4.3.1.1.5 All external surfaces of slops tanks, and seal
pots.
DATE:
PROJECT 4.3.1.1.6 Platform Sign Plates.
ENGINEER
4.3.1.1.7 Cadmium plated surfaces.

DATE:
CERTIFIED NOTE: All Fluoropolymer coated stud bolts
shall not be painted.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
4.3.2 Splash Zone Areas
All steel surfaces in the Splash Zone Areas shall be protected with the
DATE:
OPERATIONS following coating system.
4.3.2.1 APCS-22 (Epoxy coating for application onto damp steel
DATE: surfaces).
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Apply this system (primer and top coats) to:

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4.3.2.1.1 Jacket structures above the termination of the

DATE:
BY:
monel sheathing up to elevation (+) 4.3 m [(+)

14'-0"] referenced to LAT. Coatings shall
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overlap the monel sheathing by a minimum of

76 mm (3-inch).
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4.3.2.1.2 All riser barriers.
ENGG CERT
4.3.2.1.3 All J-tubes, washdown pump caissons, and

slops caissons in the Splash Zone, between (-
) 1.5 m [(-) 5'-0"], and (+) 3.0 m [(+) 10'-0"]
referenced to LAT.
4.3.2.1.4 All conductors within the specified limit of the

APCS-22 system.
4.3.2.1.5 All riser clamps and guides between (-) 1.5 m

DESCRIPTION
[(-) 5'-0"] and (+) 4.5 m [(+) 15'-0"] referenced

to LAT.
NOTE: When ever possible, to retain

standard color conformity, one top
coat of high visibility yellow to
APSC-22 shall be applied. This
shall only be undertaken with
Proponent approval.
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4.3.3 Untreated Areas

DATE
The following steelwork is to be left untreated:

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4.3.3.1 Jacket structure below the monel sheathing (-) 1.5 m [(-)
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
5'-0"] referenced to LAT.
DATE: 4.3.3.2 All risers, associated clamps, and the riser elbow below
PROJECT
ENGINEER the monel sheathing (-) 1.5 m [(-) 5'-0"] referenced to LAT.
DATE: 4.3.3.3 All J-tubes, washdown pump caissons, and slops

CERTIFIED caissons below (-) 1.5 m [(-) 5'-0"] referenced to LAT.
DATE: 4.3.3.4 Conductors below the specified limit of the APCS-22

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY coating system.
DATE: 4.4 Vendor Supplied Items and Equipment

OPERATIONS
4.4.1 All steel surfaces listed below shall be surfaced prepared and coated
DATE: as follows:
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VERIFICATION
4.4.1.1 APCS-1B (Epoxy Coating system for Atmospheric Service

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(with Epoxy Primer))

DATE:
BY:
Apply this system to:

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4.4.1.1.1 All external surfaces of Vendor supplied
valves, actuators, launchers and receivers
ENGG CERT
and similar items with the following

exceptions:
• Stainless steel items

• PVC coated items
4.4.1.2 APCS-22 (Epoxy coating for application onto damp steel

surfaces).
DESCRIPTION
4.4.1.2.1 Unless otherwise noted in the specific

equipment specifications, and/or the Scope of
Work, all Vendor supplied skid mounted
equipment with the following exceptions:
• Power Transformers
• Transformer Rectifiers
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4.4.1.3 APCS-26 Epoxy Mastic Coating (Self Priming)

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ENGINEER
4.4.1.3.1 Unless otherwise noted in the specific

DATE:
PROJECT
equipment specifications, and/or the Scope of
ENGINEER Work, external surfaces of power
transformers and transformer rectifiers with
DATE:
the following exceptions:
CERTIFIED

DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
4.5 Identification, Markings, and Colors
DATE:
OPERATIONS 4.5.1 Colored Bands
All piping shall be identified by means of colored bands and stripes.
DATE:
Bands shall be 300 mm (12-inch) wide and stripes shall be 50 mm (2-
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VERIFICATION
inch) wide, centered on the band. Stripes shall be spaced 25 mm (1-

inch) apart when two stripes are applied. Colored bands and stripes
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shall be applied to the pipe as follows:

DATE:
BY:
4.5.1.1 On each side of valves, flanges, sight glasses, filters, heat

exchangers, and other fittings of operational importance.

CERTIFICATE

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4.5.1.2 On each accessible side of a pipe where it passes
through bulkheads or decks.
ENGG CERT
4.5.1.3 Adjacent to vessels, tanks, pumps, and overboard

connections.
4.5.1.4 Piping Band and Stripe Colors
BASE COLOR IDENTIFYING COLOR

LINE SERVICE (BAND) (STRIPES)
DESCRIPTION
Fire Protection Red
Chemicals Yellow 1-Aluminum

(Inhibitors)
Crude Oil (Sour) Gray 1-Orange
Crude Oil (Sweet) Gray 1-Red
Water (sea, salt, Blue 1-Yellow

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brine)
DATE
Air (Instrument) Green 1-Black
4.5.2 Arrow Markings

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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 4.5.2.1 Arrows showing the direction of flow shall be stencilled on
each pipe where it passes through bulkheads or decks, on
DATE: each side of valves and equipment of operational
PROJECT
ENGINEER importance, on headers, and adjacent to caisson
connections. Arrows shall be approximately 8-inch long,
DATE: and black color.
CERTIFIED
4.5.3 Service Identification

DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY Pipe service identification shall be stencilled both in English and
Arabic characters at prominent locations where piping passes through
DATE:
decks, on headers, and near primary valves and flanges. Characters
OPERATIONS
shall be black 4-inch high, except on pipe smaller than 8-inch, where
the character height shall be approximately one-half the pipe
DATE: diameter. Terminology of the pipe indication shall show the source or
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VERIFICATION
destination of the pipe and shall be approved by SAUDI ARAMCO

before application.
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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
REVISION

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4.5.4 Lettering and Marking
ENGG CERT
Helideck slops/tank, seal pot, equipment, davit capacity and wireline

pole hazard markings, and any other hazard markings, lettering and
signage as shown on the Construction Drawings, or as required by
the Scope of Work, shall be coated and subsequently painted as
follows:
4.5.4.1 Roughen the epoxy coating areas to be marked and top

coat paint with a suitable epoxy color coat, as a suitable
"tie-coat", compatible with the basecoat approved by the
DESCRIPTION
manufacturer for the application. The epoxy color coats

shall be applied to a minimum dry film thickness of 76
microns (3 mils).
4.5.4.2 Enamels (APCS-6) can be used for color markings

provided a suitable "tie-coat", approved by the
manufacturer for this application.
4.5.5 Tide Gauges

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Tide gauges shall be marked with black painted stripes (APCS-6) to

indicate the tide elevations from (-) 3'-0" to [(+) 10'-0"] referenced to
DATE
LAT, at 1-foot intervals. Elevations shall be of sufficient size to be

visible from an installation barge alongside the jacket, starting at (+)
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3'-0" LAT. After the installation of the jacket, the numbers shall be
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ENGINEER
painted-out.
DATE: 4.5.6 Platform Sign Plates

PROJECT
ENGINEER
Platform sign plates shall be coated as indicated in Section 4.2.1.2
DATE: and additionally painted and marked with the Platform Sign on the
CERTIFIED outboard side as follows:
DATE: 4.5.6.1 Roughen the epoxy coating top coat and paint an
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY approved compatible yellow epoxy system to a dry film
thickness of 50 microns (2 mils).
DATE:
OPERATIONS 4.5.6.2 Apply the "Platform" identifying number using black epoxy
paint system to a dry film thickness of 76 microns (3 mils).
DATE:
Numerals and lettering shall have glass beads (SAMS No.
21-551-508), sprinkled on immediately after application of
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the final coat to aid reflectivity.

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4.5.6.3 Yellow and black color epoxy enamels (APCS-6) can be

DATE:
used for the platform sign numeral and lettering provided

BY:
a suitable "tie-coat" approved by the manufacturer for the

CERTIFICATE
application, is used over the APCS-1A before applying the

enamels.
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4.5.7 Non-Skid Surfacing
ENGG CERT
The entire helideck top surface, platform structure topside solid decks,
including stair landings and access ways, and the drill deck topside
plating shall be given non-skid properties. The surface shall be
blasted and primed with inorganic zinc primer in accordance with
APCS-12.
5.0 STORAGE AND HANDLING

5.1 Paints, catalysts, and thinners shall be stored in well ventilated buildings, free
DESCRIPTION
from excessive heat, sparks, flames, and direct sunlight. Paints stored for short
times on the application site shall be protected from temperatures below 5
degree C or above 60 degree C.
5.2 Containers of paint, catalysts, and thinners shall not be opened prior to use,
except for spot inspection. They shall be tightly resealed after inspection.
5.3 Catalytically cured protective coating "kits" shall not be used if any of the cans
of components show signs of leakage.
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5.4 Coatings shall be issued on a first-in, first-out (FIFO) basis. All containers shall
be numbered upon receipt.
DATE
5.5 The date of manufacture shall be clearly identified on each paint container.
Paint materials that have exceeded the manufacturer's recommended "shelf
life" shall not be used and shall be discarded.
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ENGINEER
5.6 Coatings that have livered or gelled during storage shall not be used and shall
be discarded.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION
6.1 General
DATE:
CERTIFIED
6.1.1 Surface cleanliness and profile depth requirements shall be as
specified in the applicable APCS Data Sheet for the specified coating
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
system.
AGENCY
6.1.2 The reference standard for surface cleanliness levels shall be

DATE: Swedish Standard SIS-05-59-00.
OPERATIONS
6.1.3 At least 21-days prior to the start of fabrication, CONTRACTOR shall

DATE: prepare a clean coated specimen of each type of surface preparation
to be used on the specific contract work for SAUDI ARAMCO
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VERIFICATION
approval. These specimens, once approved by SAUDI ARAMCO

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become the standard for evaluating surface preparation performance.

DATE:
BY:
6.1.4 All blasted areas remaining overnight or for more than an 8-hour
period without being primed shall be reblasted before application of
CERTIFICATE
the primer.

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6.1.5 Steel surfaces shall be prepared for coating by abrasive blasting to a
minimum of near-white metal preparation in accordance with SIS-05-
ENGG CERT
59-00 Sa2.5. The minimum/maximum acceptable surface profile after

blasting shall be as specified in the appropriate APCS Data Sheet.
6.1.6 Abrasive blasting shall not be done within 150-feet of wet paint areas
that are susceptible to contamination, or dry paint areas that may be
damaged.
6.1.7 All preparation and blasting operations shall be stopped each day to
allow sufficient time to complete priming before the end of daylight
DESCRIPTION
hours.
6.1.8 Monel metal surfaces shall not be abrasive blasted or painted, except
as called for in the Construction Specification DE-119951.
6.1.9 Abrasive size shall be suitable to meet the profile requirements

specified in Section 6.1.5 of this Specification.
6.2 Blasting Abrasives

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6.2.1 Onshore - Shop and Yard Fabrication

DATE
6.2.1.1 The blasting media shall be a manufactured or by-product

slag type abrasive such as steel grit, steel shot, aluminum
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oxide, coal slag, copper slag, or mineral abrasive. They

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ENGINEER
shall be clean, dry, and free of deleterious contaminants.
DATE: 6.2.1.2 The abrasives to be used shall be approved by SAUDI

PROJECT
ENGINEER ARAMCO in writing prior to commencement of blasting.
DATE: 6.2.1.3 The use of reclaimed slag-type abrasives or desert sand

CERTIFIED is prohibited.
DATE: 6.2.2 Offshore - Modifications, Repairs, and Maintenance

CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
Sand is acceptable only when it meets the requirements of Appendix
DATE: C of this Specification.
OPERATIONS
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
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6.3 Equipment
ENGG CERT
6.3.1 Air compressors shall be in good mechanical condition, regularly

serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations,
and meet the minimum requirements as specified in the following
table:
MINIMUM ALLOWABLE
NOZZLE PRESSURE MINIMUM ACTUAL AIR
NOZZLE SIZE DURING ABRASIVE FLOW PER NOZZLE
FLOW
DESCRIPTION
10 mm (3/8-inch) 620 kPa (90-psig) 0.081 m 3/sec (173-CFM)
6.3.2 The compressed air supply shall be free of oil contamination and
moisture. The SAUDI ARAMCO Inspector shall check and approve,
as a minimum, the air quality at the start and mid-point of each 8-hour
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period. This shall be determined as follows: Attach a piece of blotter

paper or absorbent paper to a clip board, then hold the clip board
approximately 450-600 mm (18-24-inch) in front of the blast nozzle
DATE
during air flow, with a nozzle pressure of 388 kPa (50-psig) for
approximately one minute. Satisfactory result shall be that no water
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or oil contamination shall appear on the blotter paper.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
NOTE: The blast system shall be operated for at least 5 minutes
DATE:
under actual field conditions at the specified pressures prior
PROJECT
ENGINEER
to making the blotter test.
DATE:
6.3.3 First and second stage moisture and oil separators shall be provided.
CERTIFIED In addition, traps, filters, aftercoolers, refrigeration units, and/or driers,
shall be used as necessary on the compressed air system to ensure
DATE: that the air provided for manual abrasive blasting is free of
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
contamination, including water and oil.
DATE:
6.3.4 The unrestricted full opening air outlet manifold at the compressor
OPERATIONS shall be a minimum bore of 38 mm (1-1/2-inch).
DATE:
6.3.5 To minimize pressure drop, the compressor shall be located as close
to the blast pot as practical. Accordingly, the air hose from the
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VERIFICATION
compressor to the first stage moisture-oil separator, and from the first
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stage moisture-oil separator to the blast pot shall not exceed 15 m

(50-feet) in length. The minimum bore for the hoses described above
DATE:
BY:
shall be 32 mm (1-1/4-inch).
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(DCC) NO. _____________________
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6.3.6 The blast machine shall be equipped with a second stage moisture-oil
separator (with drain), an abrasive metering valve, operational
ENGG CERT
deadman remote control valves, filter screen for abrasives, and a pot
cover. The deadman remote control shall be attached to the nozzle.
Minimum nozzle pressure acceptable for blasting steel shall be 690
kPa (90 psig).
6.3.7 The blasting hose shall be of the static dissipating-type (otherwise the
nozzle shall be earth grounded) and in a safe and usable condition.
The blasting hose shall have external-type couplings and, to minimize
pressure drop, shall be as short as possible. The blasting hose shall
DESCRIPTION
have a minimum bore of 32 mm (1-1/4-inch) for lengths of 30 m (100-

feet) or less, and 38 mm (1-1/2-inch) bore, or larger, for lengths in
excess of 30 m (100-feet).
6.3.8 Blasting nozzles shall be of the high production venturi-type, boron or

tungsten carbide lined.
6.3.9 When required, for additional visibility, high intensity flood or spot
lights must be utilized. Non-explosion proof lighting is permissible for
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use in blasting operations. All electrical cables, fittings, and

connectors shall be in safe working order.
DATE
6.3.10 Protective clothing and personal safety equipment for abrasive

blasting personnel shall meet or exceed the requirements listed in
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Table 3-1.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
6.3.11 Respirable air for abrasive blasting, painting, and cleaning operations
DATE: shall comply with the requirements of G.I. 6.021, "Safety
PROJECT
ENGINEER Requirements For Abrasive Blast Cleaning" and OSHA Standard
1910.
DATE:
CERTIFIED 6.4 Other Job Requirements
DATE: 6.4.1 Abrasive blasting shall be permitted only when the steel surface is at
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY least 3 deg C (5 deg F) above the dew point as determined from
Table 8-1. CONTRACTOR shall provide a hygrometer, surface
DATE: pyrometer, and a dew point calculation table to verify compliance with
OPERATIONS
these requirements.
DATE: 6.4.2 If the surface to be coated is contaminated with oil, grease, or similar
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materials, it shall be de-greased with steam, solvent, or detergent and

VERIFICATION
cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SPI, prior to blasting.

EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
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6.4.3 All welded areas, weld splatter and residual flux shall be given
particular attention during abrasive blasting. Special care shall be
ENGG CERT
taken to remove corrosion products from pits and cracks. Rough

welds, cutoffs, slag splatter, and so forth, shall be removed by
chipping and grinding prior to abrasive blasting.
6.4.4 Profile depth (anchor pattern) shall be checked at least three times
during each eight hour shift. Any deficiencies shall be corrected.
6.4.5 Extreme cleanliness shall be maintained at all times after final

cleaning.
DESCRIPTION
6.4.5.1 Spent abrasive shall be removed from external surfaces

by blowing-down with clean, dry compressed air free of
contaminants and dry brushing.
6.4.5.2 Abrasive blasted surfaces shall be primed the same day

or before visible rusting (or other contamination) occurs.
If visible rusting (or other contamination) does occur, the
surfaces shall be reblasted (or otherwise restored) to the
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originally-specified surface cleanliness requirement.
7.0 MIXING AND THINNING

DATE
7.1 General
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DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER 7.1.1 All coating materials shall be within their specified shelf life unless
prior written approval has been obtained from SAUDI ARAMCO.
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 7.1.2 Mixing, thinning, and induction time (sweat-in) shall be in accordance
with the appropriate APCS Data Sheet and the manufacturer's latest
DATE: printed instructions.
CERTIFIED
7.1.3 Mixing and thinning shall be done in well ventilated areas, free of
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
sparks, and open flames.
AGENCY
7.2 Mixing
DATE:
OPERATIONS
7.2.1 All coatings shall be mixed with a power mixer using clean containers.
DATE: 7.2.2 If a skin has formed over the surface of the paint, it shall be carefully
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VERIFICATION
cut loose and lifted out of the can prior to mixing.

EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
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7.2.3 If a sludge has formed in the bottom of the paint can due to settling,
mixing shall be continued until the paint is smooth and homogeneous.
ENGG CERT
If the sludge can not be re-dispersed by mixing, the paint shall not be
used.
7.3 Thinning
7.3.1 Excessive thinning of inherently viscous coating systems to improve

ease of application shall not be allowed due to detrimental effects on
the coating's service performance.
DESCRIPTION
7.3.2 Thinning shall be supervised by competent personnel who are

acquainted with the correct amounts and types of thinners for the
paint system being applied. Indiscriminate thinning by individual
painters shall not be allowed.
(*) 7.3.3 Only thinners specified by the manufacturer shall be used.

Manufacturers' latest printed instructions and the requirements of the
applicable product specification shall be followed. Thinning in excess
of the manufacturer's spec ification shall not be allowed.
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CONTRACTOR shall provide SAUDI ARAMCO with a copy of the

manufacturer's recommended thinning procedures at least 7-days
prior to fabrication and ensure that all craftsmen are instructed in
DATE
following the procedures.

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8.0 APPLICATION OF COATINGS

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
8.1 General
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 8.1.1 Coatings shall only be applied within the climatic limits specified in the
coating manufacturer's current product data sheet and when the
DATE: relative humidity is within the limits tabulated below unless a deviation
CERTIFIED
is specifically authorized in writing by SAUDI ARAMCO.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
Relative Humidity
AGENCY
COATING MINIMUM MAXIMUM

DATE:
OPERATIONS
Inorganic Zinc 20% (above 50% 95%
preferred)
DATE:
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Epoxy and Enamel 20% 85% (below 80%

VERIFICATION
preferred)
EDSD
(Not applicable to APCS-22)

DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
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8.1.2 Coatings shall not be applied if one or more of the following conditions
exist:
ENGG CERT
8.1.2.1 The substrate surface temperature is less than 10 deg C

(50 deg F) or more than 60 deg C (140 deg F) unless the
coating is specifically designed for these conditions.
8.1.2.2 The substrate surface temperature is less than 3 deg C (5

deg F) above the dew point (See Table 8-1).
8.1.2.3 The substrate surface is damp or wet, unless the coating

DESCRIPTION
system is especially designed for this condition.
8.1.2.4 The substrate surface contains oil, grease, dirt, loose

paint, loose rust, or other surface contaminants.
8.1.2.5 Adverse weather conditions exist such as, but not

restricted to, the following:
8.1.2.5.1 Winds strong enough to blow sand, salt spray,

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or other foreign matter onto the surface being

painted.
DATE
8.1.2.5.2 Wind strong enough to cause "dry spray" or to

otherwise seriously disturb the spray pattern
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when application is by spray gun.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
8.1.2.5.3 Fog, mist, rain, or when there is a likelihood of
DATE: a deterioration in weather conditions within
PROJECT
ENGINEER two hours after application. SAUDI ARAMCO
shall unilaterally suspend application of the
DATE: coating if, in the opinion of SAUDI ARAMCO
CERTIFIED damage to the coating may result from actual
or impending weather conditions.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
DATE:
OPERATIONS
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
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TABLE 8-1
ENGG CERT
DEW POINT CALCULATION CHART
AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE

(DEGREES CENTIGRADE)
PERCENT
RELATIVE -7 -1 4 10 16 21 27 32 38 43 49
DESCRIPTION
HUMIDITY
90 -8 -2 3 8 14 19 25 31 36 42 47
85 -8 -3 2 7 13 18 24 29 35 40 45
80 -9 -4 1 7 12 17 23 28 34 39 43
75 -9 -4 1 6 11 17 22 27 33 38 42
70 -11 -6 -1 4 10 16 20 26 31 36 41
65 -11 -7 -2 3 8 14 19 24 29 34 39
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60 -12 -7 -3 2 7 13 18 23 28 33 38
55 -13 -8 -4 1 6 12 16 21 27 32 37
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50 -14 -9 -5 -1 4 10 15 19 25 30 34
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45 -16 -11 -6 -2 3 8 13 18 23 28 33
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ENGINEER 40 -17 -12 -8 -3 2 7 11 16 21 26 31
38 -19 -13 -9 -5 -1 4 9 14 18 23 28
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
30 -21 -16 -11 -7 -2 2 7 11 16 21 25
DATE:
EXAMPLE: If the air temperature is 21 deg C and the relative humidity is 70%, the dew point
CERTIFIED
is 16 deg C.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
DATE:
OPERATIONS
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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8.1.3 Primer coat shall not be applied to a blasted surface if visible rust
bloom has developed. That surface shall be reblasted to the originally
ENGG CERT
specified cleanliness level before priming.
8.1.4 Primer, intermediate coat, and top coats shall be of contrasting colors.
If more than one application is required to achieve the specified

minimum dry film thickness of the primer, intermediate coat, or top
coat, these "coats" may be the same color.
8.1.5 Application intervals shall be given in the appropriate APCS Data

DESCRIPTION
Sheet, however, the manufacturer's latest written instruction shall be

followed.
8.1.6 Welds, edges, bolts, rivets, and other similar features shall be given
an extra coat of paint (so called "stripe coat") prior to normal painting.
8.1.6.1 On rough or pitted surfaces, the stripe coat shall be

applied by brush.
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8.1.6.2 Paint used for stripe coating shall not be thinned more
than 10 percent.
DATE
8.1.7 All surfaces that will be difficult to paint or inspected properly after
fabrication and/or installation shall be blasted and coated prior to
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assembly. This shall include, but not be limited to, areas under
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ENGINEER
equipment, tubing runs, and so forth.
DATE: 8.1.8 The inorganic zinc primer shall be fully cured before the intermediate
PROJECT
ENGINEER and top epoxy coating sequence commences.
DATE: 8.1.9 To avoid pinholes and bubbles occurring in the intermediate coat of
CERTIFIED epoxy, a mist-coat thinned 10 to 20 percent can first be applied to the
inorganic zinc primer.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 8.1.10 Inorganic zinc primer coats shall be checked for surface zinc-oxide
formation immediately prior to applying the first epoxy intermediate
DATE: coat. Any oxide formation shall be removed by high-pressure potable
OPERATIONS
water cleaning, or by potable water hosing followed by scrubbing with
a stiff brush to remove the zinc salts. The surface shall be allowed to
DATE: dry thoroughly prior to applying the intermediate coat.
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

(DCC) NO. _____________________
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(*) 8.1.11 The application of coatings, such as the primer, intermediate, and top
coats, and anti-skid compounds shall be in strict accordance with the
ENGG CERT
manufacturer's recommendations. A complete set of these

application procedures and a complete list of manufacturer's
recommended equipment and equipment settings shall be provided to
SAUDI ARAMCO at least 7 days prior to fabrication.
8.1.12 Each coat shall be allowed to dry for the time specified by the
manufacturer before succeeding coats are applied.
8.1.13 The finished coating shall be generally free of runs, over-spray, sags,
DESCRIPTION
ridges, drips, and embedded foreign matter. Areas that are blistered,
cracked, porous, uncoated, or below the minimum dry film thickness
as given in the approved manufacturers Data Sheet shall be repaired.
8.1.14 The epoxy coating system shall be applied completely at one shop or
yard location.
8.1.15 All valve and equipment manufacturer's identification plates shall be

masked for protection during blasting and painting operations.
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8.1.16 Vendors shall be consulted as to the best methods of protection for

equipment items including, but not limited to, instruments, valve
DATE
actuators, valve stems, motors, and so forth, during blasting and

painting operations. Extreme care shall be exercised to avoid internal
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damage to these items.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
8.1.17 All fluoropolymer stud bolts shall be masked for protection prior to
DATE: blasting and painting.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
8.2 Requirements Applicable to Spray Applications
DATE:
CERTIFIED 8.2.1 Coating material shall be filtered through a 30 to 60 mesh screen prior
to use.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 8.2.2 Coating materials shall be continuously agitated with a low-speed
mixer during spray application.
DATE:
OPERATIONS
8.2.3 The spray equipment shall be of the appropriate type and size for the
coating to be applied.
DATE:
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8.2.4 The spray gun shall be held perpendicular to, and approximately 230
VERIFICATION
to 380 mm (9 to 15-inch) from the surface being coated. The motion

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of the spray gun shall be perpendicular to the surface being coated.

DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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8.2.5 Spraying shall not be undertaken in the presence of sparks, open
flames, surfaces hotter than summer ambient temperatures, strong
ENGG CERT
winds, and operating electrical equipment (including lights) that are

not explosion-proof, and to avoid over-spray within 15 M (50-feet) of
previously painted structures.
8.2.6 Caustic solutions shall not be used for cleaning spray guns, neither
shall spray guns be immersed in solvents for cleaning.
9.0 QUALITY CONTROL

DESCRIPTION
9.1 Quality Control Equipment

The coating crew shall have the quality control equipment listed in Attachment I
on-site for the inspection of the various phases of the surface preparation and
coating applications.
9.2 Quality Control Records
9.2.1 Quality Control Equipment Check Sheet (Attachment II)
This form shall be completed prior to job start. It shall be filled-in and
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signed by CONTRACTOR's coating crew Supervisor and QA/QC

Paint Inspector, then approved by SAUDI ARAMCO Inspector. No
DATE
work shall be allowed until this form is completed.

9.2.2 Daily Job Log
NO.
REV
DISCIPLINE CONTRACTOR's QA/QC Paint Inspector shall fill-out a log, on a daily

ENGINEER
basis, recording all problem areas, delays, non-compliances, and
DATE:
corrective actions taken.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
9.2.3 In-Process Inspection Sheet (Attachment III)
DATE: This form shall be completed and signed on a daily basis by
CERTIFIED
CONTRACTOR's Crew Supervisor, QA/QC Inspector, and Safety
Officer. SAUDI ARAMCO Inspector shall initial each item marked
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
with an asterisk (*) before work is allowed to begin on subsequent
AGENCY items.
DATE: 9.2.4 Paint/Coating and Equipment Log (Attachment IV)

OPERATIONS
This form shall be filled-in and signed by CONTRACTOR's Coating

DATE: Crew Supervisor and QA/QC Inspector and approved by SAUDI
ARAMCO Inspector.
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
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9.2.5 Final Acceptance Report

DATE:
BY:
The Final Acceptance Report shall include the four quality control
documents described above.

CERTIFICATE

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10.0 APPROVED COATING SYSTEMS
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CONTRACTOR shall only use those Painting Systems referred to in Section 4.2.1,
Section 4.3.1, and Section 4.3.2, which shall be applied in accordance with the APCS
Data Sheets in SAES-H-002V and SAES-H-101V.
CONTRACTOR shall only use those SAUDI ARAMCO Approved Manufacturers listed in
SAES-H-002V and SAES-H-101V.
11.0 COLOR SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION
11.1 Structural and all piping High-visibility yellow in accordance with Federal
Standard 595A, color number 23655.
11.2 Jacket designation signs Yellow background with black numerals
11.3 Davit capacity letters Black
11.4 Helideck flight deck and markings:

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Refer to the Construction Drawings and Scope of Work for the helideck flight
deck, markings, warning signs and platform identification sign color requirements.
DATE
11.5 Wire line pole markings:

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DISCIPLINE
• Hazard markings Black and yellow stripes
ENGINEER
• Capacity Red letters

DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
11.6 Fire protection facilities, Red
fire alarm boxes, etc.
DATE:
CERTIFIED
11.7 Wash down hose reels Blue
DATE:
and stands
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY
11.8 Life saving equipment International orange
DATE:
OPERATIONS 11.9 Power Transformers Gray
11.10 Transformer Rectifiers Gray

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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11.11 SAUDI ARAMCO color standards:
ENGG CERT
COLOR FED.STD RAL
Gray - 7030
Yellow 13591 1021
Orange 12300 2000
Red 11120 3000

DESCRIPTION
Blue 15092 5015
Green 14120 6016
12.0 REPAIR OF DAMAGED COATINGS
12.1 Onshore - Shop and Yard Fabrication

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12.1.1 Damaged Areas with Loss of Adhesion to the Metal Substrate, Butt
Welds, Shims, and Installation Bolts
DATE
12.1.1.1 The surface shall be thoroughly cleaned with solvent or

detergent to remove all contaminants such as oil, grease,
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and dirt.
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
12.1.1.2 All edges of the existing sound coating shall be feathered.

DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 12.1.1.3 The surface shall be blasted in accordance with the
original specification. Blasting medium shall be a
DATE: manufactured product or a natural product completely free
CERTIFIED
of all deleterious salts, soluble sulphates, and chlorides.
Desert sand is not acceptable as a blasting medium.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
Areas of over-blast shall be rubbed down.
AGENCY
12.1.1.4 The surface shall be re-primed in accordance with the

DATE: original specification. Primer shall be organic zinc-rich
OPERATIONS
epoxy, in place of the standard inorganic zinc primer,
applied by spray or brush to a dry film thickness of 38 to
DATE: 50 microns (1-1/2 to 2 mils). The zinc-rich epoxy primer
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
shall be from the same manufacturer and compatible with

the scheduled top coat.
EDSD
DATE:
12.1.1.5 The surface shall be coated with an intermediate coat and

BY:
a top coat in accordance with the original specification.

CERTIFICATE

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12.1.1.6 For touch-up of damaged galvanizing, power-tool clean,
then apply one coat of epoxy mastic primer.
ENGG CERT
12.1.2 Damaged Areas with Loss of Top Coat Adhesion to Sound Inorganic
Zinc Primer
12.1.2.1 The surface shall be sweep-blasted or cleaned with a

power tool to remove defective top coats.
12.1.2.2 The surface shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all

contaminants such as oil, grease, and dirt.
DESCRIPTION
12.1.2.4 Organic zinc-rich primer shall be applied as in Section

12.1.1.4 herein.
12.1.2.5 Intermediate and top coats shall be applied as in Section

12.1.1.5 herein.
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12.1.3 Small Damaged Areas

DATE

NO.
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12.1.3.2 Power or hand tool clean in accordance with SSPC-SP3.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 12.1.3.4 One coat of rust inhibitive straight epoxy primer shall be
applied by spray or brush. The primer shall be the same
DATE: manufacturer and compatible with the scheduled top coat.
CERTIFIED
12.1.3.5 The intermediate coat and top coat shall be spray or

DATE: brush applied to the required dry film thickness in
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY accordance with the original specification.
DATE:
12.2 Offshore - Modifications, Repairs, and Maintenance
OPERATIONS
12.2.1 Damaged Areas with Loss of Adhesion to the Base Metal
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION

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DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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12.2.1.3 The surface shall be blasted in accordance with the
original specification. Blasting medium shall be a
ENGG CERT
manufactured product or an approved sand product.
12.2.1.4 The surface shall be re-primed in accordance with the

APCS-22 specification.
12.2.1.5 The surface shall be coated with the APCS-22 top coats
in accordance with the offshore specification.
12.2.2 Damaged Areas with Loss of Top Coat Adhesion to Sound Primer
DESCRIPTION
12.2.2.1 The surface shall be sweep-blasted or cleaned with a

power tool to remove defective top coats.


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12.2.2.4 Epoxy primer shall be applied as in Section 12.2.1.4

above.
DATE
12.2.2.5 Top coats shall be applied as in Section 12.2.1.5 above

NO.
REV
12.2.3 Small Damaged Areas

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
DATE: contaminants such as oil, grease,and dirt.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
12.2.3.2 For areas less than 0.1 square meters, provide a rough
DATE: metal surface, using at least an 80-grit disc sander.
CERTIFIED Alternatively, spot-blast to bare metal. Feather-edge the
coating to at least 50 mm (2-inch) beyond bare metal.
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 12.2.3.3 For areas greater than 0.1 square meters, prepare the
metal surface by blasting to obtain a Sa 2-1/2 cleanliness
DATE: and a 35-80 microns (1.5 to 3 mils) profile. Feather-edge
OPERATIONS
the coating to at least 50 mm (2-inch) beyond bare metal.
DATE: 12.2.3.4 Remove any dust and debris by brush or vacuum.

CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
12.2.3.5 Epoxy primer shall be applied as in Section 12.2.1.4

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above.
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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12.2.3.6 Intermediate and top coats shall be applied as in Section
12.2.1.5 above.
ENGG CERT
12.2.4 Offshore Repair in the Splash Zone

12.2.4.2 Power or hand tool clean in accordance with SSPC-SP3.

For repair to an APCS-22 Paint System, power disc sand
using an 80-grit disc as a minimum.
DESCRIPTION
12.2.4.4 APCS-22 coating system shall be applied in accordance

with the specification. A high-visibility yellow top coat
shall be used whenever possible.
13.0 HANDLING OF COATED STEEL

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Care shall be exercised when handling coated steel. Suitable slings and hooks designed
to minimize damage at the points of support shall be used. Suitable supports shall be
DATE
provided to receive the coated steel when stacked prior to construction. Attention is
called to the fact that subsequent retouching and repair of the coating is inevitably inferior
to the original application. Therefore, every possible prec aution shall be taken to
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minimize the necessity for such repairs.

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
14.0 SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVED COATING PRODUCTS

DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER (*) CONTRACTOR may select any of the products qualified and approved by SAUDI
ARAMCO, but he shall use primer, intermediate coat, and top coats from the same
DATE:
manufacturer. Approved products and data sheets are given in Attachment V, the
CERTIFIED
APPROVED APCS COATINGS & ABRASIVES list. CONTRACTOR may submit
alternate products for written approval by SAUDI ARAMCO. This shall be
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
accomplished prior to the commencement of the work.
AGENCY
REVISION SUMMARY
DATE:
OPERATIONS
15 February 2002 Added Attachment V.
Revised Section 14.0 and Table of Contents.
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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ATTACHMENT I
ENGG CERT
QUALITY CONTROL EQUIPMENT KIT
1. COMPANY APPROVED COATING SYSTEMS
2. QUALITY CONTROL EQUIPMENT CHECK SHEET (ATTACHMENT II)
3. IN-PROCESS INSPECTION SHEET (ATTACHMENT III)

DESCRIPTION
4. PAINTS/COATINGS AND EQUIPMENT LOG (ATTACHMENT IV)
5. ANCHOR PATTERN MEASUREMENT DEVICES
6. WET FILM THICKNESS GAGE
7. DRY FILM THICKNESS GAGE
8. HIGH INTENSITY BATTERY POWERED LIGHT (FOR INTERNAL COATINGS)

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9. COVERALLS
DATE
10. LINT FREE GLOVES

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REV
11. RUBBER SOLED SHOES

DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
12. THERMOMETER: AIR TEMPERATURE
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER 13. HUMIDITY GAGE OR SLING PSYCHROMETER
DATE: 14. CONTACT THERMOMETER: METAL TEMPERATURE

CERTIFIED
15. SHARP KNIFE

DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY 16. HYPODERMIC NEEDLE PRESSURE GAGE
DATE: 17. DISPOSABLE DUST COVERS FOR SHOES

OPERATIONS
18. SSPC-PA2-73T, PAINT THICKNESS MEASUREMENT

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
19. ADHESION TEST EQUIPMENT

VERIFICATION
EDSD
DATE:
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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ATTACHMENT II
ENGG CERT
QUALITY CONTROL EQUIPMENT CHECK SHEET
ORGANIZATION: JOB LOCATION:
COMPRESSOR: DATE:
1 2 3 4 5
SIZE
DESCRIPTION
MANIFOLD OUTLET
SIZE
GAUGES
NO.OF OUTLETS
OIL LEAKS
GENERAL CONDITION
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REMARKS:
DATE
DEADMAN HANDLES AND HOSES: FITTED NOT FITTED
REMARKS:
NO.
REV
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
AIR HOODS, AIR LINES, AND PURIFIERS: TYPE SIZE
DATE:
CONDITION:
PROJECT
ENGINEER
BLAST NOZZLES: SIZE CONDITION SIZE

DATE:
CERTIFIED
REMARKS:
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY BLAST POTS:
DATE: 1 2 3 4 5
OPERATIONS
TYPE
DATE: SIZE
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
CONDITION
EDSD
MIXING VALVES
DATE:
MOISTURE TRAPS
BY:
CERTIFICATE

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ATTACHMENT II (Cont.)
ENGG CERT
COMPRESSOR TO BLAST POT AIR HOSES: SIZE CONDITION
REMARKS:
AIRLESS SPRAY: TYPE
1 2 3
RATIO
DESCRIPTION
NO. OF SPARE FILTERS

HAND SET
LIQUID LINE SIZE
HAND SET CONDITION
GAUGES
TIP SIZE
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CONDITION OF REVERSIBLE
NO. OF MACHINES ON SITE
DATE
SPARE HAND SET

SPARE TIP
NO.
REV
TOOLS
DISCIPLINE
ENGINEER
REMARKS:
DATE:
PROJECT
ENGINEER PAINT MIXERS: TYPE SIZE
DATE: REMARKS:
CERTIFIED
DATE:
CREW SUPERVISOR:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY NAME BADGE NUMBER SIGNATURE
DATE:
OPERATIONS QA/QC INSPECTOR:
NAME BADGE NUMBER SIGNATURE

DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER
VERIFICATION
CONTRACTOR SAFETY OFFICER:

EDSD

DATE:
BY:
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTOR:

CERTIFICATE

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CONSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION
OPERATIONS
NO.
CERTIFIED
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.
ENGINEER
PROJECT
AGENCY
ENGINEER
DISCIPLINE
CONTROL NUMBER
BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE BY:
(DCC) NO.: DATE:
ARABIAN GULF

PROCEDURE FOR
ATTACHMENT III
IN PROGRESS INSPECTION (SHEET 1 OF 2)
AMBIENT
DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME INSPECTOR:
CONDITIONS
SURFACE PREPARATION:
AIR
deg F PRE INSPECTION COMMENTS
TEMP.
DEFECTS CORRECTED
WET BULB
TEMP. deg F PRE CLEANING:

METHOD
RELATIVE PRE CLEANING COMMENTS
%
HUMIDITY
ABRASIVE BLASTING:
STEEL TYPE AND GRADE OF ABRASIVE
deg F
TEMP. SPECIFICATION STANDARD
DEW ABRASIVE
deg F CHECKED FOR:
POINT
CLEANLINESS
SAUDI ARABIA
ph
DWG. TYPE
DOC
ANCHOR PROFILE MEASUREMENTS:
MIN MAX ph TEST HOURS LEFT UNCOATED COMMENTS

PLANT NO. INDEX
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COATINGS:
A
COAT PAINT MANUFACTURER’S BATCH APPLICATION D.F.T. BEFORE W.F.T D.F.T.

NO. NAME AND DESCRIPTION NUMBER METHOD COLOR THIS COAT MEASUREMENTS MIN MAX MEASUREMENTS MIN MAX
1
DRAWING NO.
COAT NO. MIXING THINNING STORAGE HOLIDAYS DEFECTS/COMMENTS

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DATE ENGG CERT PMT OPRNS
CONSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION
OPERATIONS
NO.
CERTIFIED
THIS INDICATES THAT REV. NO.
ENGINEER
PROJECT
AGENCY
ENGINEER
DISCIPLINE
CONTROL NUMBER
BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE BY:
(DCC) NO.: DATE:
ARABIAN GULF

PROCEDURE FOR
ATTACHMENT III
IN PROGRESS INSPECTION (SHEET 2 OF 2)
AMBIENT
DATE TIME DATE TIME DATE TIME INSPECTOR:
CONDITIONS
SURFACE PREPARATION:
AIR
deg F PRE INSPECTION COMMENTS
TEMP.
DEFECTS CORRECTED
WET BULB
TEMP. deg F PRE CLEANING:

METHOD
RELATIVE PRE CLEANING COMMENTS
%
HUMIDITY
ABRASIVE BLASTING:
STEEL TYPE AND GRADE OF ABRASIVE
deg F
TEMP. SPECIFICATION STANDARD
DEW ABRASIVE
deg F CHECKED FOR:
POINT
CLEANLINESS
SAUDI ARABIA
ph
DWG. TYPE
DOC
ANCHOR PROFILE MEASUREMENTS:
MIN MAX ph TEST HOURS LEFT UNCOATED COMMENTS

PLANT NO. INDEX
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COATINGS:
A
COAT PAINT MANUFACTURER’S BATCH APPLICATION D.F.T. BEFORE W.F.T D.F.T.

NO. NAME AND DESCRIPTION NUMBER METHOD COLOR THIS COAT MEASUREMENTS MIN MAX MEASUREMENTS MIN MAX
1
DRAWING NO.
COAT NO. MIXING THINNING STORAGE HOLIDAYS DEFECTS/COMMENTS

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ATTACHMENT IV
ENGG CERT
PAINTS/COATINGS AND EQUIPMENT LOG
PLANT NO. PLANT NAME

EQUIPMENT NO. TYPE
SERVICE FLUID WORKING PRESSURE TEMP.
PREVIOUS COATING SHOP/FIELD APPLIED
ORGANIZATION:
DESCRIPTION
NAME REG. NO PHONE

WORK STARTED WORK COMPLETED
ABRASIVE BLAST: Sa
STARTED AM/PM DATE FINISHED AM/PM DATE
COMPRESSOR SIZE NOZZLE SIZE
MOISTURE-OIL SEPARATOR SIZE
GRIT SAMS STOCK NO. AMOUNT AT JOB SITE
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AIR HOSE SIZE LENGTH BLAST HOSE SIZE LENGTH

COATING SPECIFICATION: APCS
DATE
PRIMER PROD. NO. TOP COAT PROD. NO.

MFG. DATE MFG. DATE
NO.
REV
DISCIPLINE BATCH NO. BATCH NO.

ENGINEER
COLOR COLOR
DATE:
SAMS STOCK NO. SAMS STOCK NO.
PROJECT
ENGINEER
AMOUNT AT JOB SITE AMOUNT AT JOB SITE
DATE: COATING APPLIED BY (BRUSH-AIRLESS-CONVENTIONAL)

CERTIFIED
REMARKS:
DATE:
CONSTRUCTION
AGENCY CREW SUPERVISOR:
DATE: NAME BADGE NUMBER SIGNATURE

OPERATIONS
QA/QC INSPECTOR:
DATE:
CONTROL NUMBER

VERIFICATION
EDSD
SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTOR:

DATE:
BY:

CERTIFICATE

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2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND REFERENCES 3

4.0 COATING REQUIREMENTS 13

5.0 STORAGE AND HANDLING 19

6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION 19

7.0 MIXING AND THINNING 23

8.0 APPLICATION OF COATINGS 24

9.0 QUALITY CONTROL 29

10.0 APPROVED COATING SYSTEMS 30

11.0 COLOR SCHEDULE 30

12.0 REPAIR OF DAMAGED COATINGS 31

III IN PROGRESS INSPECTION 38

DATE: V APPROVED APCS COATINGS & ABRASIVES

(*) Required from Contractor prior to fabrication or installation as applicable (where

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• Onshore : Shop and Yard Fabrication

• Offshore: Modification, Repair and Maintenance

• Fabricated Carbon Steel Piping

• Carbon Steel Process Equipment

2.0 APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND

DATE: DE-119888 Fabrication and Installation of Platform Piping

DE-119893 Structural Fabrication, Load Out, and Tie Down of Offshore

SAUDI ARAMCO Engineering Standards (SAES)

SAES-B-067 Safety Identification and Color Coding

SAES-H-001 Selection Requirements for Industrial Coatings

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

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SAES-H-101 Approved Protective Coatings Systems

SAES-H-101V Approved SAUDI ARAMCO Data Sheets, Paints and

SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Painting

SAUDI ARAMCO Materials System Specification (SAMSS)

09-SAMSS-021 Alkyd Enamel Coating System (APCS-6)

09-SAMSS-060 Packaging Requirements for Coatings

09-SAMSS-068 Coal Tar Epoxy (APCS-3)

09-SAMSS-069 Epoxy Coating for Atmospheric Service (with and without

09-SAMSS-071 Inorganic Zinc Primer (APCS-17A)

09-SAMSS-087 Epoxy Coating for Application on Damp Steel Surfaces

09-SAMSS-091 Shop-Applied Internal FBE Coatings (APCS-102)

DATE: G.I.6.021 Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning

DATE: SSPC-Vis-1 Steel Structures Painting Council - Visual Standard for

Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel

SSPC-PA2 Steel Structures Painting Council - Measurement of Dry Paint

SIS-05-59-00 Swedish Standards Institution - Pictorial Surface Preparation

OF THIS DRAWING IS COVERED, FOR ALL

BY DRAWING COMPLETION CERTIFICATE

Standard for Painting Steel Surfaces

RAL-1981 German Specific ation for Colors (RAL)

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Health Standards, US Department of Labor Chapter XVII,

NEC National Electric Code. Article 500. Hazardous (Classified)

595A United States Federal Color Standard (FS)

SSPC-SPI Solvent Cleaning

SSPC-SP2/ST2 Thorough Scraping and Wire Brushing

SSPC-SP3/ST3 Very Thorough Scraping and Wire Brushing

SSPC-SP7/Sa 1 Light Blast Cleaning (Brush Blast)