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W467-NOCPL-JP-SPP-01 PROCEDURE MECHANICAL W467

CLEANING AND PAINTING

PROCEDURE
FOR PIPING AND
STRUCTURAL STEEL

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Remarks Issued Date Return Date
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00 ISSUE FOR REVIEW 18.03.2021

RANJAN KUMAR PAUL D’SOUZA

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SCOPE 4

2 REFERENCE 4

3 DEFINITIONS 4

4 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION 4

5 GENERAL 4

6 RECEIVING, STORING AND HANDLING OF PAINTING MATERIALS 5

7 SURFACE PREPARATION 5

8 PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF PAINTING MATERIAL 7

9 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 10

10 REPAIR OF DEFECTS OR DAMAGES 11

11 COLOUR SCHEDULE 12

12 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT 12

13 RECORD 13

14 ATTACHMENTS 13

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1. SCOPE
This procedure defines the minimum technical requirements of Cleaning & Painting for Steel
Structures and piping which is required paintings in order to meet Project specification, Paint
Manufacturer recommendations, Reference code and standards in Pipe Rack & Piping
Painting Project.

2. REFERENCE
STEEL STRUCTURAL PAINTNG COUNCIL (SSPC) MANUAL:

SSPC-PA-2 SSPC Method of Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness

with Magnetic Gages

SSPC-SP-1 Solvent Cleaning

SSPC-SP-2 Hand Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP-3 Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP-5 White Metal Blast Cleaning

SSPC-SP-10 Near White Metal Blast Cleaning

---- Paint Manufacturer’s Technical Data Sheet

3. DEFINITIONS
COMPANY – Idemitsu Lube India Pvt. Ltd., Patalganga, Maharashtra
CONTRACTOR – Narmada Offshore Constructions Pvt. Ltd.

4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION
4.1.1 All operation shall be performed by skilled workmen
4.1.2 All Painting Engineer shall have past experience of similar job.

5. GENERAL
Approved Blasting & Clients Painting Specification for Steel structure shall be followed to
indentify the followings:
⧫ Surface to be Painted
⧫ Method of surface preparation
⧫ Required anchor profile
⧫ Required Painting system
⧫ Selection of painting materials

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6. RECEIVING, STORING AND HANDLING OF PAINTING MATERIALS

⧫ All ting materials shall be delivered to shop by the Paint Manufacturer’s in unopened
original containers, good state and correctly labeled as per requirements. The same shall
be ensured and verified by CONTRACTOR Engineer.

⧫ Technical data sheet shall be supplied, clearly indicating all the features and
requirements of the products (i.e. max/min over painting times for the specified DFT,
max/min DFT, max temperature resistance etc.).

⧫ Paints and Thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated building or shelter. Shelter storage
temperature shall not exceed 35°C unless stated otherwise in Paint Data Sheet.

⧫ All paint material must be used within the manufacturer specified period. Paint shall be
used in strict rotation according to batch number and shelf life.

⧫ Paints which have exceeded the shelf life shall be set aside and removed from painting
storage area. Expired paint shall not be used.

⧫ The paint materials shall be stored in optimal conditions for their best conservation.

⧫ Temporary storage of paint materials covered with canvas or tarpaulins.

⧫ Paint container showing signs of leakage shall be discarded.

⧫ Abrasives shall be stored in dry and clean area.

7. SURFACE PREPARATION

7.1 General
Any surface that has to be St2 manual tool cleaned followed by water cleaning or water
mopping on existing coating (for non-rusted portion) whereas St3 Power tool cleaning
followed by water washing or water mopping on rusted or bare metal (for rusted portion).
All surface to be painted shall be removed of all the contaminants such as oil, greases,
chemicals or soil shall be removed prior to water jet cleaning by the use of suitable
broom brush. During cleaning, all weld areas and attachments shall be given special
attention to ensure all welding flux and spatter is removed by the use of files scrapers,
chipping, hammers, power or hand brushes or grinders fitted with flexible grinding discs.

7.2 Water Jet Cleaning Equipment

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7.2.1 All water jet cleaning equipment shall have current Inspection Certificate from an
independent third party and the same will be ensured by the CONTRACTOR
Painting engineer prior to using the equipment.
7.2.2 Low pressure water cleaning (2000-5000 PSI) shall be done for removal of dust
and foreign contamination before surface preparation and water mopping shall be
done wherever water wash is not possible.
7.2.3 The pressure and volume of the compressed water supply for water jet cleaning
shall be fulfill the requirements of water jetting pump’s manufacturer and suitable
for the surface to be clean.
7.2.4 Prior to starting the water jet cleaning, quality of water shall be checked it shall be
free from foreign contaminations.
7.2.5 Proper PPE’s such as Earplug (if required), Nose Mask, Safety Helmet, Face
Shield/ Safety Googles, Safety Shoes etc. shall be used by workers operating
water jetting pump.
7.2.6 Area barrication shall be done prior to starting water jetting activities with proper
display board.
7.2.7 Prior to starting works on height scaffolding shall be inspected by NOCPL & ILIN
HSE officer and only after getting scaffolding approval (green tag) the height work
shall be started. Workers shall wear Safety Harness while working on height.

7.3 Protection of surfaces not to be coated

7.3.1 When using water jet cleaning method: All the surfaces which are not coated
shall be protected from damage and from paint products by adequate temporary
coverings during all operations of surface preparations and painting.

7.3.2 In particular, stainless steel and non-ferrous surfaces shall be protected from
overspray and coatings intended for carbon steel. The CONTRACTOR painting
supervisor shall ensure protection of all equipment that is not to be painting or
liable to be affected by the presence of paint. Special attention shall be given to
avoid splashes of zinc-based paint on equipment of austenitic steel to prevent
high temperature cracking corrosion.

7.4 Weld area and sharp edges

7.4.1 All weld seams, sharp edges and surface irregularities shall be contoured and
surface irregularities ground smooth prior to blasting.

7.5 Inspection
7.5.1 After completion of surface preparation, the CONTRACTOR Engineer shall carry
out the inspection activities.

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8. PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF PAINTING MATERIAL

8.1 General
8.1.1 The Selection of Painting systems & Painting materials shall be strictly followed
as per Clients/manufacturer Painting Specification for Steel structural/piping and
the same shall be ensured by the CONTRACTOR Engineer.

8.1.2 CONTRACTOR Engineer shall strictly follow the instructions and

recommendations as prescribed by the Painting Manufacturers for the
preparation and application of all Painting materials.

8.2 Painting Equipment

8.2.1 All Painting equipment shall have current inspection certificate from an
independent third party and the same will ensure by the Contractor Engineer prior
to use the equipment.

8.3 Weather Conditions

8.3.1 The CONTRACTOR Engineer shall measure and recorded the local conditions of
temperature and humidity during cleaning, painting and curing.

8.3.2 Painting shall only be applied when suitable weather conditions prevail and the
same will be ensured by CONTRACTOR Engineer.

8.3.3 Painting shall not be applied under the following conditions or when such
conditions are likely to prevail before the coating is cured:

⧫ At temperatures below 10°C for (or according to Painting Manufacturer

recommendation) or when the temperature is likely to fall below this figure
before the surface film is dry or on surfaces registering low temperatures.

⧫ When the relative humidity of the atmosphere exceeds 85%

⧫ The steel temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point

⧫ During foggy or misty conditions

⧫ Before dew or moisture has evaporated

⧫ When it is raining or rain is imminent

8.3.4 CONTRACTOR Engineer shall be responsible for scheduling his activities under
consideration of suitable weather and other atmospheric conditions.

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8.4 Painting Material Preparation

8.4.1 Painting for two-pack or multiple packs painting system shall be mixed in the
proportions and under the conditions recommended by the Manufacturer.

8.4.2 The mixed Painting shall be used within the regulated pot life and shall not be
used on expiry of its “pot life”.

8.4.3 Painting components shall be properly stirred to obtain a homogenous

consistency.

8.4.4 The mixed painting shall match with other prepared products of the same coat.

8.5 Painting Application

8.5.1 Painting shall be done according to the application instruction of the Painting
Manufacturer and shall be performed by skilled and experienced staff with
suitable Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).

8.5.2 Painting may be applied by the following two methods as approved or specified
by the painting Manufacturer.

⧫ Brush and Roller Application

➢ Brush application may be used under the following circumstances:

✓ When area cannot be coated properly by roller application for any

reason, such as space or material or environmental considerations.

✓ For the initial coat of paint to corners, edges, crevices, holes, weld or
irregular surfaces prior to roller application.

✓ For “touch up” to localized damaged areas.

➢ Brush or rollers used shall be of a suitable size and shape and shall be
kept clean by use of Paint Manufacturer’s recommended solvents.

➢ Where rollers are used, the nap shall be of sufficient length to work the
coating well in the surface.

➢ Roller application shall be in accordance with the paint Manufacturer’s

instructions.

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➢ The specified coating thickness shall be achieved at all protrusions,

corners and crevices. Edges, cracks, bolt heads, etc. may require the
coating to be evened by lying off with a brush after roller application.

8.6 Priming
8.6.1 The priming coat shall be applied as soon as possible after the surface
preparation has been carried out and before any contamination of the cleaned
surface.

8.6.2 Angles, corners, sharp edges, bolt or rivet heads, weld seams and other surface
irregularities shall be stripe-coated by brush. This coat shall be the same product
as the primer.

8.6.3 After completion of Primer coat, CONTRACTOR Engineer shall perform the
inspection as per Section 10 in this procedure.

8.7 Subsequent coat

8.7.1 When the structure or piping painting works are completed, the surface shall be
checked by CONTRACTOR Engineer and the damaged areas shall be repaired
with the same primer or Manufacturers’ recommended coatings.

8.7.2 When more than one coat is required, the Coating Manufacturer’s
recommendations on over coating time shall be complied with.

8.7.3 Wet film thickness shall be checked during coating by painter to ensure that the
full coating thickness will be achieved in the specified number of coats (as
recommended by the Coating Manufacturer).

8.7.4 A final coat shall be applied in accordance with the undercoat over coating time
recommended by the Coating Manufacturer.

8.7.5 The final coat shall provided a smooth, even finished coating surface, where
gloss finish coats are applied, the surface shall be a smooth gloss finish with no
breaks in the surface.

8.8 Drying times

Each coat shall be allowed to cure thoroughly in accordance with the Paint
Manufacturer’s instruction for over coating before the next coat is applied. Curing times
are highly dependent on local conditions.

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⧫ Coated items shall be handled with equipment such as wide belt slings, web belts, and
wide padded skids selected to prevent damage to the coating.

⧫ Handling equipment likely to cause damage to the coating shall not be used.

⧫ Items such as chains, cables, hooks, tongs, metal bars and narrow skids shall not be
permitted to come in contact with the coating.

⧫ Dragging or skidding in coated items shall not be permitted

9. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

9.1 General
9.1.1 All Inspection activity shall be carried out as per the approved Inspection Test
Plan in the various phases of execution and inspection.

9.1.2 Request for Inspection (RFI) shall be raised to COMPANY for inspection as per
the approved Painting ITP for Steel structural and Piping Painting Works.

9.2 Inspection of Surface Preparation

9.2.1 CONTRACTOR Engineer shall check the surface of the Water jet cleaned
materials as per required surface preparation and ensure the clean surface must
be free from mill scale, oil, grease, soil, cement, salt, acids or other corrosive
chemical, which are harmful for painting.

9.3 Inspection of Coating application

9.3.1 The following inspection and testing shall be performed during the application
coating system:
⧫ Checking on raw materials (integrity of packing, expiry dates etc.)

⧫ Checking of paints documentations (Technical Data Sheet, MTC etc.)

⧫ Checking of meteorological and environmental conditions .

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9.3.2 Thickness Check

⧫ Coating film thickness shall be measured for the following items:

INSPECTION INSPECTION
S.No. INSPECTION ITEM
FREQUENCY IMPLEMENTATION
One point / 5 -20 m² Wet Film Thickness
1 Wet Film Thickness
(Min. 10 Points / Day) gauge
One point / 3 – 5 m² Dry Film Thickness
2 Dry Film Thickness
(Min. 6 Points/Day) gauge
3 Corners 100% Inspection mirror

⧫ Measurement of wet film thickness (WFT) has to be done only for reference
and shall not be recorded.

⧫ Thickness gauges to be used for measurement of paint films shall be

calibrated.

⧫ Measurement of film thickness is less than 80% of the nominal dry film
thickness (DFT) is not acceptable.

⧫ If the dry film thickness does not meet the specified value, additional coats
shall be applied.

9.3.3 Drying / Curing

For each coat, the Drying/Curing shall be checked as per the Manufacturers’
Product Data Sheet and the same shall be ensured by the CONTRACTOR
Engineer.

9.3.4 Porosity check

⧫ Film continuity shall be checked as follows,
➢ Visual Inspection for holidays, pinholes, and excessive overspray shall
be done by CONTRACTOR Engineer for every subsequent coat and
after completion of Final coat.

➢ Areas found to have been improperly coated shall be reapplied.

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10. REPAIR OF DEFECTS OR DAMAGES

10.1 Any defect or damage that may occur shall be repaired before the application of
further coats.

10.2 Areas which are to be over coated shall be thoroughly cleaned free from grease, oil
and other contaminants and shall be dry.

10.3 The surfaces shall then be prepared to the standard as specified.

10.4 Damaged surface shall be touchup with the coating as per the client’s technical
specification or Coating Manufacturers’ Recommended paints shall be used. The
repair coat shall overlap sound coating.

11. COLOUR SCHEDULE

11.1 The coating colour shall be strictly followed as per the COMPANY approved Painting
Specification for Steel structural or Piping.

12. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT

12.1 All work shall strictly comply with Project Health, Safety & Environmental Plan and
Shop Safety Rules & Regulations.

12.2 Safety shields, helmets, goggles, respirators, ear protection and protective clothing
shall be use or worn then and where necessary during all operations.

12.3 Material Safety Data Sheet shall be always available at coating area for ready
reference.

12.4 Only competent personnel are permitted to operate the equipment and such persons
shall be tested by a competent person.

12.5 To prevent uncontrolled and reduce water/air emissions, the works shall be
conducted in a controlled environment.

12.6 Waste generated such as paint containers, other waste shall be properly stored prior
to removal from site/warehouse.

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13. RECORD
13.1 The entire process shall be assured by CONTRACTOR PAINTING ENGINEER by
recording all the variables in the PAINTING Report.

14. ATTACHMENTS :
14.1 Painting Inspection Report.
14.2 Inspection Test Plan.
14.3 Quality Assurance Plan.
14.4 Painting Checklist.

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