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FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
20551 PIP.COR.FUN
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FOREWORD
Rev 0 Issue
Pages 17
Appendix “A” – Pages 12
February 2004
This specification replaces the following Company Functional Specifications:
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 4
1.2 SCOPE................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3 REFERENCE STANDARDS............................................................................................... 4
1.3.1 European Standard ............................................................................................................. 6
1.3.2 ISO and National Organisations ......................................................................................... 6
1.3.3 Standards of other Organisations ....................................................................................... 7
1.3.4 Laws and decrees ............................................................................................................... 7
1.4 DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 SYMBOLS AND ABBREVIATIONS .................................................................................... 7
1.6 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................... 8
2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................... 8
2.1 STORAGE AND HANDLING OF BARE PIPES AND RELATED COMPONENTS ............ 8
2.1.1 Storage areas...................................................................................................................... 8
2.1.2 Handling .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 COATING MATERIAL STORAGE AND PRESERVATION ................................................ 9
2.3 CRITERIA FOR COATING SYSTEM SELECTION ............................................................ 9
2.4 QUALIFICATION OF THE COATING ................................................................................. 9
2.5 SURFACE PREPARATION .............................................................................................. 10
2.5.1 Abrasive materials ............................................................................................................ 12
2.5.2 Steel imperfections ........................................................................................................... 12
2.6 COATING MATERIAL APPLICATION .............................................................................. 12
2.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS ................................................................................... 12
2.8 CUT BACK ........................................................................................................................ 12
2.9 MARKING ......................................................................................................................... 13
2.10 HANDLING, STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF THE COATED PIPES AND RELATED
COMPONENTS ................................................................................................................ 13
2.10.1 Handling ............................................................................................................................ 13
2.10.2 Storage.............................................................................................................................. 13
2.10.3 Delivery ............................................................................................................................. 14
1 GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Specification is formed by a general part in which the requirements, common to all
coatings and systems, are described and by 1 Appendix, identified with letter “A”. In the
Appendix the requirements for a specific coating or coating system, and for a specific method
of application, are described.
1.2 SCOPE
This Specification defines the minimum functional requirements related to coating works,
including supply, characterisation, inspection and testing of protective coatings intended to be
applied on the interior surfaces of steel pipes, including sealines, pipelines, and buried pipes,
etc and related components and fittings as band, valves, etc.
According to the requirements of this specification, a “Project Technical Specification” shall be
prepared, which must include consideration of the following factors:
The intended service of the pipes (sealine, buried, temperature, etc.);
The specific needs of the project;
The coating system selected;
The application method.
Based on the requirements of Project Technical Specification, the Contractor shall prepare a
“Working Procedure” in which methods concerning each work and activity (e.g. abrasive
blasting, coating application, cleaning, coating systems selected, inspections, etc.) must be
described in detail. Since the performance of the coating can be significantly affected by the
quality of work execution (e.g. surface preparation, application of various coats, procedures
and inspections) the requirements that must be implemented during intermediate steps of
coating operations, should also be described.
Before coming into force, the “Working Procedure” shall be approved by the Company.
As a general rule, recommendations and instruction listed in Product Data Sheets published
by Coating Manufacturers shall be followed. Possible conflicts and/or discrepancies between
Products Data Sheets and this specification shall be submitted to the Company for resolution,
and approval for all changes shall be obtained.
In Figure 1 the general scheme for the development of the coating project is reported for
information only.
Functional Specification
20551 PIP.COR.FUN. List of Company's
Rev.0 qualified systems
Operative Service
Project Technical
Evaluation of the Coating system
PROJECT Temperature Specification
requirements selection
Environment
No Contractor
1.4 DEFINITIONS
Coating Manufacturer: The manufacturer or supplier of the coating material
intended to be applied on the pipes or components.
Coating material: The liquid, liquefiable, mastic, powder or any other
composition and material intended to be applied on
the pipes or components.
Coating system: The complete number and type of coats applied to a
substrate in a predetermined order.
Coating: The liquid, liquefiable, mastic, powder or any other
composition and material that after application to a
substrate, is converted into a solid protective adherent
film.
Cut-back: The pipe surface (dimension) to be left bare
(uncoated) at both ends of each pipe.
Dry-spray: Phenomenon that may occur during paint application
by spray. Dry particles (dusting) of atomised paint fall
over areas already coated or to be coated, but not yet
dried, making surface rough and matt. If overcoated
can cause possible adhesion problem.
Material Safety Data Sheet: Document published by Coating Manufacturer.
Product Data Sheet: Document published by Coating Manufacturer
describing product characteristics, use, application
and storage instructions.
Stripe–coat: Additional coat of paint applied usually by brush on
difficult-to-reach areas and on weld seams, edges,
bolts, nuts, etc, to provide specified film thickness.
Substrate: Solid surface intended to be coated or lined with the
specified coating system.
Thermo-Hygrometric Condition: Environmental conditions detected during coating
work.
2 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS
2.1.2 Handling
All stacking operations shall be performed using suitable lifting equipment (such as cranes,
overhead or other lift trucks) with adequate slings and hooks. Hooks for lifting pipes from their
ends shall be equipped with a rubber or copper sheathing in order to avoid damages to pipe
and end bevels.
Suspended pipes shall be provided with appropriate side guide ropes to the lifting equipment,
to prevent the traverse of the pipes.
During handling operation the pipes shall not knock or bump against other obstacles or pipes.
The positioning of the pipes on those already stacked shall be performed with greatest care.
Slings and hooks shall also neither strike nor scrape the pipes.
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Suitable flat wooden supports shall be positioned on the ground. The first and last wooden
supports shall be positioned at least at 0,5 m from the pipe end.
The Company’s qualification is given for an open-ended term. However the Company reserve
the right to require at any time the repetition of one or more of the qualification tests in order to
verify the quality of the coating or as consequence of possible coating failure. If the result of
one or more tests is negative, the qualification will be cancelled.
Any modification to the formulation or components of a coating material or system, even if
considered minor, made by the producer after the qualification, shall be notified in writing to
the Company. The Company reserves the right to require the performance of part or all of the
test procedure, or to accept or reject the modified product, without further tests. The modified
coating material or system - when qualified - may be used in place of the previous one or as
an alternative.
The Contractor is obliged to select the specific coating material(s) from the list of products
qualified by the Company for the specific use.
Under no circumstance the Company approval of a coating system shall be considered a
guarantee from the Company related to the coating materials and repair products and they
performance, but just an approval to use it.
The process steps for the pre-qualification and qualification of coating materials and coating
systems are showed in Figure 2, which is provided for information and clarification only.
Figure 2
Schematic process for the pre-qualification and qualification of coating materials and coating system
ENI Data
evaluation
Document for pre-
qualification of each
coating material and
system
Comments
Negative (Positive or
Negative)
Coating
Manufacturer
ENI
Laboratory
Steel samples
Inspection
preparation
Lab test
execution
Comments
Negative (Positive or
Negative)
Coating materials
Positive
and coating systems
qualified
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As general rule, before coating application the Contractor shall properly protect the end areas
and the pipe bevel that must remain perfectly clean and free from any traces of coating.
Once the coating operations are completed these bare ends shall be temporarily protected
from corrosion, using only products that are easily removable by brushing.
If not specified in the order or other contractual documents, the Company shall approve the
materials used for temporary protection.
2.9 MARKING
All pipes shall be identified with specific and unique markings.
The Contractor shall restore any original markings that may have been removed by the
coating process, according to Company instructions.
Markings shall be applied using indelible paint.
2.10 HANDLING, STORAGE AND DELIVERY OF THE COATED PIPES AND RELATED
COMPONENTS
2.10.1 Handling
Handling shall be carried out using suitable equipment, provided with the proper protective
sheathing, in order to avoid damages to the pipes and/or to the coating. Use of steel ropes or
slings or any equipment, which could damage the coating and the ends, shall be prohibited.
All personnel involved in the handling operations shall be of proven experience and
adequately trained.
Handling operations and equipment shall strictly comply with the applicable safety rules and
laws.
At completion of coating work the minimum time before handling, storage and loading of
coated pipes shall be fully in accordance with the instructions reported in Product Data Sheet
published by the Coating Manufacturer, to the specific requirements mentioned in the relevant
Appendix and any particular instruction provided by the Company.
2.10.2 Storage
Area(s) intended for the storage of the pipes and components shall meet the following
requirements:
a) They shall be at least 30 m away from any type of electric power cable. The distance shall
be measured along the ground from the vertical projection to the ground of the nearest
cable;
b) Shall be free from any kind of vegetation (e.g. grass, weed, shrubs, etc). A surrounding
area of sufficient width to prevent fire spreading to the pipe stacks shall also be free of
vegetation;
c) Shall be free of prominent stones and other foreign matter that may damage the coatings;
d) Shall be levelled, in order to allow uniform loading of the supports and ensure stack
stability;
e) Shall have sufficient load bearing capacity to prevent pipe sinking into contact with the
ground;
f) Shall never be directly exposed to salt water spray;
Stacks shall have a maximum height of 3 m, excluded the dimensions of bottom and
intermediate supports. In consideration of the type of the ground (cement slab, compressed
rock, soil, etc) the support shall provide sufficient distance from the ground and shall be
sufficient in size and number to avoid permanent deformation and to provide proper load
distribution.
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2.10.3 Delivery
Coated pipes and components shall be visually inspected before delivery, and any damage
shall be repaired according to the requirements reported in the Appendix for the specific
coating.
Handling of coated pipes for loading shall be done fully in accordance with the requirement of
previous item 2.9.1.
Loading of pipes and components in the factory or in the field shall be done with particular
care to avoid damages to the pipes, components and to the coating during transportation.
Pipes having a diameter under 80 mm (3 in) shall be shipped in bundles strapped in at least 4
or 5 points using strong, possibly non metallic, straps at least 25 mm wide.
Careful visual inspections shall be performed after transportation, and all pipes and
components showing damages and/or surface defects shall be properly repaired according to
the requirements of the Appendix for the specific coating.
Coating flattened due to stacking on wooden bearing pieces shall retain at least 67% of their
former thickness, or repairs shall be made.
Disposal of residual materials (spent abrasives, coating materials, solvent, etc.) shall be
performed fully in accordance with rules, regulations and laws in force in the country
where the coating work is performed.
4.1 GENERAL
Contractor must comply with all Requirements for Quality Management and/or Quality
Assurance that are defined in the applicable “Quality and Execution Requirements
Specification” attached to the invitation to bid.
Before starting any coating work the Contractor shall submit for approval to the Company the
procedures relevant to the qualification tests and to the proposed methods of execution of the
works, applicable for the specific coating process.
4.5.1 Contractor
The Contractor shall nominate the inspector responsible for performing quality control
functions according to the Quality Control Plan (QCP). The inspector shall have adequate
experience of the specific coating process. A statement of the inspector’s name and a listing of
appropriate experience shall be included with the QCP when submitted for approval, and shall
be subject to the approval of the Company.
The Contractor’s inspector shall perform all necessary QC checks and tests to ensure that
work complies with the requirements of the approved QCP and with the Company’s
specification.
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4.5.4 Certification
The independent inspector shall be NACE International or FROSIO Certified, and shall have
adequate experience of the specific coating process.
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATION
APPENDIX “A”
FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION AND APPLICATION OF
LIQUID COATING ON INTERNAL SURFACES OF STEEL PIPES AND COMPONENT
FOR THE REDUCTION OF LOSS LOAD
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Appendix “A” - Page 2 of 12
CONTENTS
1 GENERAL........................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 SCOPE................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3 OPERATIVE ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................ 3
1.4 REFERENCE STANDARDS............................................................................................... 3
1 GENERAL
1.1 INTRODUCTION
This Appendix is an integral part of the Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0
and for no reason can be used separately. All requirements, standards and articles reported in
the Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0 are fully applicable to this Appendix.
It refers to the European Standard EN 10301 (Steel tubes and fittings for on and offshore
pipelines – Internal coating for the reduction of friction for conveyance of non corrosive gas),
the content of which must be considered an integral part of this Appendix.
Moreover, Company’s additional functional requirements for pre-qualification and application
of the coating are defined.
1.2 SCOPE
This Appendix defines the minimum functional requirements for the qualification, supply and
application of internal coating for non-corrosive gas transmission service on internal surface of
steel pipes and components for onshore and offshore services. All requirements provided by
this appendix can be considered suitable to the internal weld joints as well.
The Coating Manufacturer shall arrange, at its own expenses, all tests required by this
Appendix. The tests shall be performed and suitably reported by independent laboratory,
qualified and approved by the Company. The Company reserve the right to attend and inspect
the tests execution.
If the formulation of one or all coating materials forming a coating system shall be changed
after the qualification test, the new coating material and coating system shall be re-qualified.
Two levels of tests are requested:
a) Coating materials characterisation tests;
b) Coating system characterisation tests.
3.3.1 Labelling
Each coating material, solvent and thinner to be tested shall be delivered and stored in original
container bearing the Coating Manufacturer’s label, clearly showing following information:
a) Name of the coating material (Part A);
b) Name of the curing agent (Part B);
c) Coating Manufacturer’s name;
d) Colour of the coating material;
e) Batch number of each component (Part A, Part B);
f) Manufacturing date.
Table 1
Content of data sheets and certificates
Item Technical data Batch test certificate
Product Data Sheet (PDS) Yes
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Yes
Date of issue of PDS Yes Yes
Date of issue of MSDS Yes
Name of Manufacturer Yes Yes
Name and type of the products Yes Yes
Date of manufacture and use by date Yes
Factory of origin Yes
Batch number Yes
Shelf life Yes
Colour of the mixed product Yes
Method of application Yes
Physical state of delivered product Yes
Method of application Yes
Solids by volume Yes
Solid by weight Yes Yes
Theoretically spreading rate Yes
Packaging Yes
Storage condition Yes
Pot life Yes
Surface preparation Yes
Mixing instructions Yes
Recommended cleaning solvent(s) Yes
Recommended instruction for application Yes
Range of application temperature (ambient, pipe
Yes
and product) and humidity
Recommended Thinner(s) Yes
Maximum recommended quantity of thinner(s) Yes
Recommended viscosity range during
Yes
application
Recommended minimum and maximum DFT Yes
Range of service temperature Yes
Specific curing requirements Yes
Buchholz hardness at (23 2)°C of the fully
Yes
cured coating
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Table 1
Content of data sheets and certificates
Item Technical data Batch test certificate
Time to complete curing Yes
Time before outdoor exposure Yes
Viscosity (23 2)°C of each component and
Yes Yes
mixed product
For each
Density component and For each component
for mixed product
Ash content Yes
Infrared scan of each component Yes
Thermal analysis data Yes
For all data provided, the Coating Manufacturer must report the method and standard used,
the figure assured and related acceptable deviations.
All data and documentation provided by Coating Manufacturer shall be included as part of the
final test report prepared by the laboratory.
For each Batch Number three samples shall be drawn: one will be used for the analysis, while
the other two will be kept, for a time not exceeding the shell life reported on the product data
sheet, for possible further checks.
For two-pack products, the tests shall be performed both for the base and the curing agents.
The selected laboratory must test the coating material in order to verify the accuracy and
consistency of the data for physical properties provided by the Coating Manufacturer.
For each test, 2 sets of 3 samples shall be prepared. One set shall be used for the test, while
one shall be identified and kept for possible checks and controls.
Where dimensions of steel samples reported in this item differ from those reported in the
standard EN 10301, the requirements laid in the standard EN 10301 shall apply.
Samples shall be cleaned and coated with the complete coating system listed in this
Appendix, according to all requirements provided by Items 5, and 6 of this Appendix and
Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN. Rev. 0 including but not limited to inspections,
controls and testing reports of each working step.
The coating application shall be performed using the same method (brush, spatula, airless
spray, etc.) for which the qualification is required to the same application parameters (e.g.
DFT).
The coated samples may be tested immediately after complete curing or suitably stored.
However the tests must be executed within 3 months from the preparation of the samples.
TABLE 2
Test to be performed on coated steel samples
Test Type Standard/Method Acceptance criteria
EN 10301 Item 4.2.2 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Non-volatile matter (by mass)
(ISO 3251) recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.3 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Viscosity at (232)°C
(ISO 2431 or ISO 2555) recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.4 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Density
(ISO 2811) recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.5 As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Ash content
(Annex A) recommendation
As per Coating Manufacturer’s
Pot-life EN 10301 Item 4.2.6
recommendation
EN 10301 Item 4.2.7
Appearance Free of defects
(Visual)
Pure methanol
No variations of the values
Infrared spectrogram EN 10301 Item 4.2.18 demonstrated by the Coating
Manufacturer
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Table 3
Test to be perform in the shop
Test type Standard Method Acceptance Criteria
Appearance and continuity EN 10301 Item 7.2 Free of defects
Min 60 µm
Dry Film Thickness EN 10301 Item 7.3
Max 100 µm
Adhesion test
ISO 2409 Min Grade 1
Cross-Cut Test
Buchholz hardness ISO 2815 Min 94
Bend Test ISO 6860 Length of cracking 13mm
After 30 min at (232)°C no softening,
Curing test
wrinkling or blistering shall be observed
Wet film: Max 1 pore
Porosity test on glass panels EN 10301 Annex E
Dry film: Max 5 pores
Wet-sponge test EN 10301 Annex E Max 1 pore/100 cm2
7.1 GENERAL
Additional requirements for Quality Management and/or Quality Assurance are contained in
the applicable “Quality and Execution Requirements Specification” attached to the Invitation to
Bid.
The provisions reported in item 4 of Functional Specification 20551 PIP.COR.FUN Rev. 0 must
be carefully followed.