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CLIENT: TS JOB NO.:

PROJECT:

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PAINTING PROCEDURE

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0 12/10/2012 INFORMATION
Rev. Issue Date Issued for Prepared by Reviewed By Approved by
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Index
1- SCOPE & REFERANCE

2- REQUIREMENT FOR THE ABRASIVE MEDIA

3- MECHANICAL PRETREATMENT

4- SURFACE PREPARATION

5- PAINTING APPLICATION

6- DRY FILM THICKNESS MEASURING CONTROL

7- SAFETY
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1- SCOPE:
- This Procedure assigns the painting procedure for TS for different projects.
Rev 01

- This Procedure apply the system according to Exxon Mobil surface painting
specification [ ].

1.1 REFERENCES:
A) Client Specifications:
B) Painting supplier's tech. data sheets.
C) SSPC standards.
D) NACE standards.
E) ISO standards.
F) SIS standards.

2- REQUIREMENT FOR THE ABRASIVE MEDIA:

-Random Sample of abrasive media planned for use shall be tested according to ISO/DIS 11
127- 1 to 7 and the requirements as specified in ISO 11 126- 1 to 8 or the tests and
requirements as specified in SSPC –AB1.
2.1 Random Check for Delivered Sand:
- After approval of the sample’s chemical and sieve analysis, random samples of the
subsequent sand deliveries will be checked visually, and then for salt content using
conductivity method according to ISO 8502-6,9 with Saline Conductometer; the maximum
allowable conductivity is 1000 µS.
2.2 Blasting:

Abrasive Size and Corresponding Profile

EXPECT SURFACE
MESH SIZE PRODUCT
ABRASIVE PROFILS IN MICRON
DESIGNATION
AT APPROX. 100 PSI
Sand very fine 80 40
Sand fine 40 50
Sand medium 18 65
Sand large 12 70
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-Compressed air shall be clean & dry and compressed air pressure of minimum 6.2 bar at
the nozzle exit.
-Abrasive blasting for the complete structure shall take place to reach specified in specs.
the surface is cleaned with compressed air.
-The abrasive material used shall give surface amplitude 38-50 microns.
-Abrasive blast cleaning to SSPC SP 10 or ISO Sa2 ½ shall be achieved.
-The surface profile should be measured by dial micrometer and press –O- film.
-Blasted cleaned surfaces must be kept dry, free from any contamination (dust…etc.) prior
to paint application.
-Priming interval (time between blasting and priming) for maximum 4 hours.

2.3 Mock Up:

Samples External
-For every painting (1a,1b) will prepare sample dimension 30*30 cm
Or longer to be
- Blasted as the same sequence of the project.
-Take roughness and record it individually.
-Pained the first coat follow the sequence as the project.
-Record weather then control wet film thickness.
-After Drying time take DFT for coated plates.
-Then apply the second and third.
-After full curing time acc. to data sheet five days.
-Apply ADHESION TEST.
-These samples plates keep in save place to the end of the project.

3-MECHANICAL PRETREATMENT:

3.1 General:
-All global mechanical work- Welding, Cutting and machining must be finished
before start preparation for painting. Exceptions may be accepted for minor
mechanical work which will be included in touch up (See touch up procedure – Item
IX).

3.2 Pretreatment:
-Mechanical pretreatment must be also finished before start preparation for painting
and done in accordance with ISO 12944-3 Design Consideration. Pretreatment can be
summarized in the following three actions.
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3.3 Refilling:
-Refill with welding each of the following:
-Pitting of depth 2mm or more.
-Under Cut.

3.4 Smoothing:
Smooth by a Grinder each of the following: -
-Manual Weld Beads

-Sharp Edges

-Notches and Holes

3-5 Grinding:
Remove by a Grinder each of the following

-Flame Cut Edge

-Plasma Cut Edge

-Weld Slag

-Weld Spatter

-Laminations

-Weld Beads

-Welding Deposits

4-SURFACE PREPARATION:
-Surface must be prepared to the contracted cleanliness grade SA 2 1/2.
-The period of blasting must not exceed 8 hours.
-After blasting and prior to the application of the 1st coat all dust must be removed
completely by blowing down and/or vacuum cleaning. The maximum allowed amount
of dust is Rating No. 2 according to ISO 8502-3.
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-During sandblasting and painting activities keeps the following conditions

a) The Relative Humidity must be below 85 %.
b) Minimum Substrate Temperature shall at least be 3°C above the Dew Point.
c)Maximum Substrate Temperature must not exceed 47°C.
d)Minimum Substrate Temperature is 5ºC

-Sandblasting and painting activities must be performed in Daylight.

-The period between sandblasting and painting must not exceed 4 hours at maximum
70% RH if the required Cleanliness Grade is Sa 2 ½ or Sa 3.

4.1 Equipment:
-Check pressure air volume for compressors using pressure needle gauge.
-Visual check for airless machine (pressure gauge, spare parts ……….)
-Visual Check for blasting pots & hoses.
-Visual Check for breath filters, change backing material each 2-3 month according to
usage.
-Replacing any equipment periodically according to visual change.

4.2 Storage:
-Painting cans shall be kept. Tightly locked.
-Well air condition storage & ventilation
-All painting materials will be received with a certificate of conformity from the paint
supplier as per painting supplier documentation.
-Check safety precaution (fire distinguishes ………)

5-PAINTING APPLICATION:
-In all stages preparing and using paints must be performed in accordance with ……
product data sheet. These relate to mixing ratio , induction time , pot life time,
recommended nozzle
 Pressure ……. Angle …… and tip size … etc.
-Applying stripe coat of the Primer using a brush just after blasting, stripe coat must
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be applied only for all areas difficult to do with spray and that which are exposed
more to corrosion such as welding, bolts and nuts, small angle connection, corners,
valves, hidden parts, small sheet plates, small beam tips.
-Applying Primer using Airless Spray just after finish applying stripe coat part by
part.
-Touch up Primer to treat mist areas and areas of low D.F.T. within the over coating
interval of the Primer.
-Rub down the Primer, blowing using air, and wash down with high pressure fresh
water
-Applying stripe coat of the Intermediate Coat using a Brush within the over coating
interval of the Primer as in item 2.
-Applying Intermediate coat using Airless Spray.
-Repeat items 4 & 5 for the Intermediate coat.
-Repeat item 6, 7 & 8 for the Finish Coat
-Touch up Finish Coat as in item 4.
-Applying touch up procedure for the damaged areas after erection.
-All painting activities must stop externally when the wind exceeds 12 knots.

6-DRY FILM THICKNESS MEASURING CONTROL:

-Only Non- Destructive Test Method like Eddy Current “Digital Electronic Gauge” is
allowed.

-Minimum D.F.T.’s will be controlled by SSPC- PA2 which identify the following
procedure:

A) Take 5 spot readings per each 100 ft2 .

B) Each spot reading is an average of three single readings.
C)Single reading may be under-run or over- run.
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D)Each spot reading must be at least 80% from the nominal thickness.
The average of the 5 spot readings must be at least 90% of the nominal
thickness.
-E) The average of daily working items must be the same as the nominal thickness.

F) Maximum average D.F.T.’s must not exceed 50% of the Specified Thickness.

G) Holiday test on random areas to avoid pinholes.

6.1 Measuring Instruments:

-Check calibration certificates for painting instruments.

6.2 Preliminary Inspection:

-Check certificates & batch identification for paint.
-Check storage condition.
-Confirm paint system as specification.
-Confirm application method according to paint supplier.
-Check blasting media (chemically, grade size …).

6.3 Documentation:
-Daily protective coating report.
-Painting procedure.
-Painting systems.
-Equipment, instrument and labor list.
-Certificate of abrasive analysis.
-Certificate of paint validity from the paint supplier.
-Instrument calibration list

6-4 DATA SHEET

Attached data sheet:
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7-Safety:
Following the safety procedures for Total Solution and, the following instructions: -
-The manufacturer's safety data sheets on coating materials to be applied shall be
obtained and shall be made continuously available at the work place. The
manufacturer's instructions on handling and storage shall be followed. Flammable
products, thinners, etc., are to be stored away from combustible materials and all
precautions taken to avoid creating a fire hazard.

-Due regard shall be paid to local and statutory regulations in respect to personnel
safety, Attention shall be given to the potential fire and explosion hazards, which may
exist due to the presence of solvent vapors or air borne dust. Attention shall also be
given to the potential dangers to personnel in the vicinity of equipment operating at
high nozzle pressure and using materials, which may be either toxic or irritant to the
skin, eyes or lungs.

Any conflict between the procedure and Specs the priority shall be to Specs