Painting & Coatinfg Spec

Oman Oil Company Exploration &
Production LLC
Painting & Coating Specification

Bisat Shuaiba Field development

BISAT SHUAIBA PROJECT

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P.O. Box 795, PC 133,
Al-Khuwair, Muscat
Sultanate of Oman
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PAINTING & COATING SPECIFICATION
BISAT SHUAIBA FIELD DEVELOPMENT
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CONTENTS
CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................ 4
1. PROJECT OUTLINE ................................................................................................................... 12
1.1 Purpose & Objective .................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Document Scope ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Exclusions .................................................................................................................................... 7
1.4 Symbols and Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 7
1.5 Terms & Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 8
2. CODES, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS…………………………………………………………..12

3. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT ...................................................................................... 12
3.1 Regulations ................................................................................................................................ 12
3.2 Safety Precautions for Pressurized Hoses ................................................................................ 12
3.3 General Hazards........................................................................................................................ 13
3.4 Scaffolding, Staging & Accessibility........................................................................................... 14
3.5 Paint Manufacturer’s Information ............................................................................................... 14
3.6 Training Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 14
3.7 Flammable Atmospheres ........................................................................................................... 14
3.8 PPE & Handling Procedure ....................................................................................................... 15
4. NEW EXTERNAL PAINTING – SURFACE PREPARATION .................................................... 16
4.1 Surface Preparation for New Painting Work .............................................................................. 16
4.2 Working Restrictions .................................................................................................................. 17
4.3 Surface Irregularity Removal ..................................................................................................... 17
4.4 Surface Contaminants ............................................................................................................... 18
4.5 Blast Cleaning Practice.............................................................................................................. 18
4.6 Blast Cleaning Standard ............................................................................................................ 19
4.7 Restrictions on Surface Preparation Methods other than Abrasive Blasting............................. 19
4.8 Power Tool Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 20
5. EXTERNAL COATING FOR BURIED TANKS, VESSELS & PIPING ....................................... 21
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5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 21
5.2 Purpose of Coating .................................................................................................................... 21
5.3 Preparation for Coating ............................................................................................................. 21
6. PAINT APPLICATION (NEW WORK) ......................................................................................... 22
6.1 Paint Schedules ......................................................................................................................... 22
6.2 Single Source of Supply ............................................................................................................ 22
6.3 Manufacturers Recommendations............................................................................................. 22
6.4 Paint Mixing ............................................................................................................................... 23
6.5 Two Pack Paints – Mixing & Pot Life ......................................................................................... 23
6.6 Restrictions on Painting ............................................................................................................. 23
6.7 Moisture Cured Polyurethanes .................................................................................................. 23
6.8 Application ................................................................................................................................. 24
6.9 Priming ....................................................................................................................................... 24
6.10 Interval Between Coats ........................................................................................................ 25
6.11 Damage to Paint Work ......................................................................................................... 25
6.12 Contamination of Adjacent Items ......................................................................................... 26
6.13 Galvanizing ........................................................................................................................... 27
7. PAINTING & COATING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ................................................................. 27
7.1 Materials .................................................................................................................................... 27
7.2 Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 28
7.3 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................... 28
7.4 Man Power ................................................................................................................................. 29
7.5 Equipment & Tools .................................................................................................................... 29
7.6 Protection ................................................................................................................................... 29
7.7 Surface Preparation ................................................................................................................... 29
7.8 Applications of Paints on Surfaces ............................................................................................ 30
7.9 Repainting Structural Steelwork ................................................................................................ 34
7.10 Inspection & Records ........................................................................................................... 35
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7.11 Handling of Coated Items ..................................................................................................... 37
7.12 Safety ................................................................................................................................... 37
7.13 Quality Assurance ................................................................................................................ 37
8. INSPECTION, TESTING & CERTIFICATION ............................................................................ 39
8.1 Prepaint & Precoating Inspection ............................................................................................ 399
8.2 In Process Inspection ................................................................................................................ 39
9. PAINT SCHEDULES .................................................................................................................. 48
9.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 48
9.2 Schedule A ................................................................................................................................ 48
10. FINISH COLOUR SCHEDULES ............................................................................................... 49
11. STENCILLING & COLOUR BLOCKS ...................................................................................... 49
11.1 Blocks (Corrosive & toxic contents) ..................................................................................... 49
11.2 Stencilled Letters .................................................................................................................. 49
12. STORAGE ................................................................................................................................. 49
12.1 Safe Storage ........................................................................................................................ 49
12.2 Equipment Storage............................................................................................................... 50
13. DOCUMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 51
13.1 Procedures ........................................................................................................................... 51
13.2 Painting Records .................................................................................................................. 52
13.3 Painting Final Reports .......................................................................................................... 52
14. ANNEXURE A (NEW PAINT SCHEDULE) .............................................................................. 53
15. ANNEXURE B (FINISH COLOUR SCHEDULE) ...................................................................... 56
16. TABLE OF COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................................... 59
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1. PROJECT OUTLINE
1.1 Purpose & Objective

This document presents the Painting & Coating Specification for Bisat Shuaiba Field development
project. The report forms the basis of painting and coating of miscellaneous items being installed
under this new project.
1.2 Doc ument Scope

This specification defines the procedures of surface preparation and minimum requirements for
selection & application of protective painting & coating requirements of the Bisat Shuaiba Field
development project scope.
1.3 Exclusions
• Internal Coating/Lining of Pipes
• 3-LPE/3-LPP/FBE on Pipeline
(Note: For above ground pipeline items such as Barred Tee and Pig traps shall follow B1 or B2
or B3 coating system based on maximum operating temperature condition as per Section-14 of
this specification.)
• Offshore, Internal surface of pumps, valves and other mechanical equipment which need
special protective treatments.
1.4 Symbols and Abbre viations
ABBREVIATIONS Definition
ASTM American Society of Testing & Materials
BS or BS EN British Standard or Specifications
CA Corrosion Allowance
CS Carbon Steel
DFT Dry Film Thickness of a Paint Coating
DSS Duplex Stainless Steel
EPC Engineering, Procurement & Construction
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy
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ABBREVIATIONS Definition
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ITP Inspection & Test Plan
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
OOCEP Oman Oil Company Exploration and Production
3-LPP 3-Layer Poly Propylene
3-LPE 3-Layer Ploy Ethylene
SS Stainless Steel
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council (Society for Protective

Coatings)
SSPM Steel Structures Painting Manual
TDFT Total Dry Film Thickness, thickness of total no. of coatings

specified
TPI Third Party Inspection
VOC Volatile Organic Compounds
WFT Wet Film Thickness, thickness of uncured or wet paint or

coating film
WPO Worley Parsons Oman
Zn Zinc
1.5 Terms & Definitions

Chalking
The appearance of a loosely adherent fine powder on the surface of coated equipment, arising from
the degradation of one or more of its constituents.
Cracking
The splitting of a dry paint film, usually as the result of ageing.
DFT
Dry Film Thickness, the thickness of a dried or cured paint or coating film.
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Epoxy Cladding
High-build epoxy mastic/screed
Flaking
The detachment of pieces of the paint film itself either from its substrate or from paint previously
applied. Flaking is usually preceded by cracking or blistering.
TDFT
Total Dry Film Thickness; the thickness of the total number of coatings specified.
WFT
Wet Film Thickness, the thickness of an uncured or wet paint or coating film.
Holiday
Pinhole or small defects in a coating film that penetrate through the film to the underlying substrate.
Pot Life
The length of time a two or multi paint will remain usable, at a given temperature after mixing.
Shelf Life
The period of time paint can be stored and remain suitable for use. The storage conditions are one of
the determining factors for shelf life.
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2. CODES, REGUL ATIONS & ST ANDARDS

The following codes, regulations and standards are considered as part of this specification.
External Painting & Protective Coating shall meet or exceed the requirements of the latest edition of
the following codes, regulations and standards. In cases where more than one code, regulation or
standard apply to the same condition, the most stringent shall be followed.
The edition of International Codes & Standards shall be edition/addenda as on 23rd January 2018 or
the latest as per OOCEP approval at the date of Purchase Orders during the execution phase. The
applicable International Codes and Standards are listed below.
Code/Standard Description
ASTM D1186 Standard Test Methods for Non-destructive measurement of dry film
thickness of nonmagnetic coatings applied to a ferrous base
ASTM D5162 Standard Practice for discontinuity (holiday) testing of a non-conductive

protective coating on metallic substrates
ASTM D4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast
Cleaned Steel
BS 2015 Glossary of Paint and Related Terms
BS 4800 Schedule of Paint colours for building purposes
BS 5378 Safety signs & colours
BS 2569 Sprayed Metal coating-Part 2: Protection of iron & steel against corrosion
& oxidation at elevated temperatures
BS 3083 Specification for hot-dip Zinc coated & hot-dip Aluminium/Zinc coated
corrugated steel sheets for general purpose
BS 3416 Black bitumen coatings for cold application
BS 5252 Framework for colour co-ordination for building purposes
BS 7079 Preparation of Steel substrates before application of paints & related

products
BS EN 24641 Rubber hoses and hose assemblies for water suction and discharge.
Specification
BS EN ISO 2398 Rubber hoses, textile-reinforced, for compressed air — Specification
BS EN 10413 Continuously hot-dip coated steel sheet & strip. Tolerances on dimension
& shape
BS 3900 Method of Test for Paints
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ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron & steel articles
ISO 2409 Paints & Varnishes- Cross-cut test for adhesion
ISO 2808 Paints & Varnishes- Determination of film thickness
ISO 4624 Paints & Varnishes- Put-off test for adhesion
ISO 4628 Paints & Varnishes- Evaluation of degradation of coatings
ISO 8501-A1/ISO 8501-1 Specification for rust grades & preparation grades of uncoated steel
substrates & steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings
ISO 8502-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints & related
products- Visual assessment of surface cleanliness
products- Visual assessment of surface cleanliness following water
jetting
products- Surface preparation methods- Part-2: Abrasive blast cleaning
products- Surface preparation methods- Part-3: Hand & Power tool
cleaning
ISO 11126-1 to 10 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints & related
products- Specification for non0metallic blast cleaning abrasive. General
introduction & classification
ISO 12944 Paints & Varnishes. Corrosion Protection of Steel structures by

protective paint systems
SIS 05.5900 Pictorial surface preparation for painting steel surfaces
SSPC SP 1 Surface Preparation Specifications (Solvent Cleaning)
SSPC SP 3 Surface Preparation Specification (Power Tool Cleaning)
SSPC SP 6/NACVE No.3 Joint Surface Preparation Specification
SSPC SP 10/NACE No.2 Joint Surface Preparation Specification
SSPC SP 12/NACE No.5 Joint Surface Preparation Specification
SSPC PA 2 Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gauges
NACE RP0287 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast-Cleaned Steel

Surfaces Using a Replica Tape
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3. HE ALTH, S AFETY & ENVIRONMENT
3.1 Regulations
All safety regulations of the company shall be taken into account considering technical, health, safety
& environmental legislation.
Plant & equipment used for surface preparation & coating application shall be maintained in good
working condition & shall comply with applicable health, safety & environmental (HSE) requirements
as follows:
National or local law requirements
• Statutory Requirements
Containers & any associated packaging shall, as appropriate; be marked in accordance with the
Certification, Packaging & Labelling (CPL) Regulations for Carriage of Dangerous Good by Road
& Rail & Chemical Hazards Information & Packaging (CHIP) Regulations, Compressors & any
associated pressure vessels shall be protected against overpressure. Current test certificates
shall be held on site for inspection.
• Site Requirements
The contractor shall acquaint himself with all installation safety & security restrictions. No work
shall be allowed to take place until Permit of Work or a Form of Authority has been issued. If the
contract is scheduled to last for more than six weeks, the Contractor shall notify the Company.
The Contractor shall not operate any valves or plant associated with the site or structure.
• Explosive Atmosphere Special Considerations
Blast cleaning & spray painting equipment shall be continuously electrically bonded from the
nozzle to the surface being painted & backwards from the nozzle to the compressor, which shall
be earthed (grounded).
Compressors used shall meet all HSE requirements specified by Company, including those
relating to noise. In hazardous areas, non-spark tools shall be used for cleaning purposes & flame
proof equipment shall be compulsory.
3.2 Safet y Preca utions for Pressurized Hoses

Pressurized hoses shall be marked & tested as per test standard (BS EN ISO 2398/BS EN
24641) specified in the relevant hose data & results shall be logged to ensure safe operation:
Test certificates shall be provided giving the maximum safe working pressure
Hoses & other pressure items shall be checked at least once per week to confirm that any
damage or any loss of electrical continuity is not a safety hazard.
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Hoses & pressure items deemed damaged or otherwise defective shall be removed from service
immediately & marked as required to prevent reuse.
The ‘dead-man’ handle shall only be manually held in position by the blaster.
Equipment safety checks and functioning shall be checked periodically and logged. A log of
safety inspections shall be kept.
3.3 General Ha zards

• Activities associated with the surface preparation works, including access to & from the work
place, shall be subject to a Health & Safety Risk Assessment such as Job Safety Analysis.
Hazards shall be identified & safety equipment shall be provided to ensure safe working
conditions at all times.
• Environmental assessments shall be carried out (with participation of Company) before start of
the work.
• At the job planning stage, an assessment of the potential for release of hazardous materials
into the environment shall be made, including provisions for the safe disposal of used materials
& waste in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act – EPA – (Duty of Care).
• Items shall be provided to ensure protection of personnel while carrying out their duties.
Appropriate protective clothing shall be worn at all times. Routine checks shall be made of the
integrity of personal protective equipment. Firefighting equipment shall be deployed in high-risk
areas such as paint storage & mixing areas, elevated temperature substrates & close to diesel
driven plant. A portable gas tester should also be provided.
• In confined spaces, sufficient ventilation shall be provided at the workplace to prevent operator
exposure to dangerous fumes.
• In any event, whilst blasting or spraying of coatings, independent air-fed masks shall be worn
such that the operator is unaffected by the environment. The operator’s hood should be cleaned
& disinfected at least weekly. In particular areas where natural ventilation is insufficient, positive
ventilation shall be applied.
• Solvent drums & containers shall be earthed (grounded).
• Work areas shall be cordoned off with appropriate warning signs in accordance with BS 5378 &
appropriate containment & protection shall be provided to avoid damage to adjacent items.
• No material or plant shall be placed in any building positions where they could present a hazard
to persons performing their normal duties.
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3.4 Scaffolding, Stagi ng & Accessibility

• Fixed scaffolding, staging, trolleys, cradles, etc. shall be used in accordance with the relevant
local regulations that are currently in force, however scaffolding shall not be used until approved
permit is attached to the scaffolding.
• Scaffolding boards shall be firmly fixed or tied down at all times.
• Scaffolding shall be provided with side kick boards firmly fixed to scaffold poles etc.
• Scaffolding shall not be used until approved permit is attached to scaffolding.
• Access shall be provided for surface preparation, painting & detailed inspection of surfaces for
compliance with the Specification. The access provided shall enable free movement of
operators taking account of any restrictions imposed by protective clothing & equipment.
3.5 Paint Manufa cture r’ s Information

• For all products, manufacturer’s data sheets & materials safety data sheets containing
information on HSE factors shall be supplied. Paint/Coating data sheets shall be approved
by client prior to use of the painting and coating. This information shall be provided before
start-up & shall be available on site for the full duration of the work.
• The data sheets shall give specific information on the chemical composition of the materials
involved & the precautions that must be taken during their preservation & use.
3.6 Training Responsibilities

Contractor’s personnel shall receive appropriate training on site safety procedures before
commencing work. This shall include the following as a minimum:
• The operation & HSE aspects of all surface preparation & painting equipment.
• The main HSE hazards associated with the site & specific work location.
• Hazards associated with any of the materials to be used.
• HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, site emergency procedures, accident &

incident reporting procedures of the site.
• A registered first-aider shall be provided.
3.7 Flammable At mosphe res

• Area Classification
Area classifications for both plant design & construction/maintenance periods shall be
advised by Company.
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Some classifications for plant design may preclude the use of certain paint compositions, e.g.
paints with aluminium metallic pigments & metal-sprayed aluminium coatings shall not be
used in the fire-prone zone.
The classification for construction or maintenance periods affects the minimum rating
permissible for electrical equipment.
Data for the proposed paint systems & solvents shall be provided to Company in order to
permit area classifications to be determined for the duration of the panting works. MSDS of
paint shall be provided to Company.
• Precautions in Cleaning & Application of Paints
Specific precautions shall be taken to avoid the build-up of flammable atmospheres from
cleaning solvents or paints in confined spaces. These shall include attention to weather
protection, ventilation & type of lighting used. Disposal from cleaning & painting operation
shall be vendor’s responsibility. Vendor shall furnish the handling procedure for disposal of
cleaning & paint waste.
3.8 PPE & Ha ndling Procedure

Vendor shall provide MSDS & Full handling procedure for paint system. Vendor shall undertake
risk assessment wherever necessary. HSE plan shall be furnished by the vendor for the project.
Full PPE shall be in compliance with MSDS requirement of paint system. All personnel involved
shall be aware of handling & working with products.
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4. NE W E XTE RNAL PAINING – S URF ACE PREP ARATION

General
The paint contractor must have in place a method statement which covers all aspects of safety and
an Inspection Test Plan (ITP) approved by the company prior to starting the work.
Only personnel having the necessary valid inspection qualification and specific experience with the
application of a particular system being used are permitted to undertake painting and coating
application.
4.1 Surfac e Pre paration for New Painting Work

General
Surface preparation shall be carried out in general accordance with the following standards ISO-8501,
ISO 8502, ISO-8503 & ISO 8504. For any coating, painting, lining or wrapping work, the standard
grades of surface finish by blast cleaning shall be specified using ISO 8501-1.
The surface preparation of external painting shall be in accordance with the minimum requirements of
standard ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 1/2 (normally for 30 to 75 micron up to 400 DFT and 75 to 100 micron for
DFT > 400) & shall remove the following contaminants before painting and coating:
• Surface irregularities
• Mill scale and rust
• Surface contaminants like grease & oil and any other foreign matters
• By means of solvent cleaning or by high-pressure water jetting or steam cleaning with, where
necessary, a biodegradable alkaline cleaning agent. The cleaned surface shall be rinsed with
clean fresh water and allowed to dry. Rags shall not be used for drying. Excessive rust scale
may need to be removed using power cleaning tools.
Paints & other coating materials shall be applied in accordance with the paint Manufacturer’s
instructions.
All surfaces shall receive an appropriate paint system as specified in Section-14(Annexure-A) &
Section-15(Annexure-B) with the following exceptions:
• Any equipment (e.g. off-the-shelf items) for which the manufacturer’s standard paint system
has been approved for use by Company.
• Stainless steel
• Nameplates, code stampings and push buttons
• Concrete, brickwork, tiles, glass surfaces
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• Insulation weatherproofing material or sheeting
Building painting finishes and concrete protection is covered under civil specification.
4.2 Working R estrictions

Surface preparation shall not be carried out under the following ambient conditions:
• Air temperature is below 5°C
• High wind speeds
• Blast Cleaning Techniques; Surface preparation using abrasive grits shall be performed
generally in accordance with ISO 8504-2. Maximum speed and the most cost effective cleaning.
• Relative humidity is > 85%. (Ref. ISO 8502-4)
• Metal surface temperature is < 3°C above the ambient dew point.
• Presence of air-borne dust and sand.
• Outside day light hours on external surfaces.
• OOCEP may authorize surface preparation outside daylight hours, but the contractor must
receive written approval before proceeding. Lighting for the painting and coating shall be
monitored under climatic conditions and > 500 lux.
• In case, priming cannot be completed within 4 hours of preparing the surface. Outside daylight
hours on exterior locations, unless special lighting arrangements have been provided and
approved by Company.
• As directed by Company due to impending adverse weather conditions, ongoing surface

preparation may be suspended if there is unlikely to be sufficient time for painting to be
completed and/or the paint to have dried sufficiently to withstand weather damage.
4.3 Surfac e Irregularit y Removal

Surface irregularities shall be removed/made smooth before surface preparation. Irregularities
include:
• Weld spatter, rough capping, undercut, and slag.
• Sharp or rough edges and burrs
• Surface laminations and laps
Such irregularities, which appear after surface preparation by blast cleaning or hot acid pickling, shall
be similarly treated. If grinding is necessary, it shall be subject to project approval & measurement of
the remaining wall thickness.
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4.4 Surfac e Contaminants

• It is essential to ensure that no condensation occurs on blasted steel. To prevent dust and
abrasive contamination, blast cleaning shall not be done in open areas close to painting
operations or where freshly coated surfaces are still wet. As with other surface preparation
methods, blast cleaning shall not be permitted outside daylight hours, except that rough blasting
shall be allowed during the night providing that the surface is given a light blasting to the
specified standard in subsequent daylight. When blast cleaning in enclosed spaces, such as
tanks and vessels, adequate ventilation shall be provided. Full details to be submitted for review
by OOCEP prior to commencement of the work. In enclosed vessels acceptable environmental
conditions can be maintained by the use of dehumidifiers. Adequate lighting shall be provided
to ensure that a minimum lighting level of 500 lux is achieved.
• Steel that have been exposed to a salt-laden atmosphere shall be tested for the presence of
salts using the potassium ferricyanide test in accordance with ISO 12944. Alternatively, a
proprietary salt meter may be used. Identified salt residues shall be removed by washing with
clean fresh water. Residual chloride contamination shall not exceed 2mg/cm2 when measured.
• Cleaning to remove oil and grease shall be carried out in accordance with SSPC SP1
SSPC-SP-1 ‘Solvent Cleaning’. Solvent cleaning shall normally be carried out prior to blast or
power tool cleaning. All bolt holes shall be solvent-cleaned prior to blast cleaning.
• Stainless steel tools and wire brushes shall be used to prepare stainless steel surfaces. Carbon
steel shall not be used. Brass tools can be used in areas where all sparking must be avoided.
• The surface shall be allowed to meet all drying requirements of paint manufacturer, before
proceeding with further preparation and painting.
4.5 Blast Cle aning Prac tice

• To prevent damage during blast cleaning, sensitive components such as valve stems, gauges,
nameplates, areas to be welded, etc., shall be protected by masking with adhesive tape. Such
items and areas shall remain protected until the painting is completed.
• Compressed air supply pressure & volume shall meet the work requirement & shall be free from
oil & water contamination; traps, separators & filters shall be emptied & cleaned regularly.
• Equipment shall be earthed (grounded) to prevent build-up of static electricity.
• Electrical equipment shall be suitable for the hazardous area classification as advised by
Purchaser.
• Surface preparation using abrasive grits shall be performed generally in accordance with ISO
8504-2.
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Abrasives for mild steel substrates shall be free from dust, salts, & other impurities. Abrasives
for the preparation of aluminium & stainless steels shall be non-metallic and capable of
producing the required surface profile without contamination of the substrate.
• Sand & other material containing free silica shall not be used for blast cleaning due to the
health risk from respirable size particles of silica.
• Spent abrasives shall be removed by brushing, vacuum cleaning and blown off with
compressed air free from oil and water.
• “Deadman handles” shall be fixed to the blast line, as close as practicable to the blast nozzle, &
shall be held by the blast operator alone.
• Surfaces with a temporary holding primer shall be re-blasted, cleaned to remove the primer in
preparation for painting in accordance with this Painting and Coating Specification.
• Blasting operator’s hood shall be ventilated by clean cool air served through filter to prevent
blasting residues from being inhaled by the operator. This shall meet the requirements of BS
4275
4.6 Blast Cle aning Standard

• For any coating, painting, lining, or wrapping work, the standard grades of surface finish by
blast cleaning shall be specified using ISO 8501-1.
The surface profile on carbon steel shall be as per SSPC-SP 10, NACE Level-2 with profile
depth of 62.5-125 microns (0,0025–0,0050 in) with peaks of maximum amplitude 100 microns
(0,004 in) as measured with a replica technique (typically Testex tape used in accordance with
NACE RP0287), an Elcometer 123 or an agreed equivalent method.
• Blasting shall be carried out to achieve quality to ISO 8501-1 or local equivalent and the level
specified.
• Reference shall be made to ISO 8501-1 for photographs of equivalents to these qualities.
4.7 Rest riction s on Surfac e Preparation Methods othe r th an Ab rasive

Blasting
Methods other than blasting may be used subject to the following:
• In accordance with ISO-8501-1 St 3. Manual/power driven tools or alternative methods may be

used if abrasive blast cleaning is impractical or not permitted by Purchaser.
• Use of alternative cleaning methods to blasting shall be subject to Purchaser approval.
• If there is a flammable atmosphere present, restrictions may be applied by Purchaser.
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4.8 Pow er Tool Clea ning

If power tool cleaning is carried out, 100% of the surface shall be cleaned using power wire brushing
in accordance with SSPC-SP 3. Preparation shall be to ISO 8501-1 St 3.
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5. EXTERN AL COATING FOR BURIED TANKS, VESSE LS & PIPING
5.1 General
The main task of external protective coatings is to prevent or control external corrosion of buried steel
tanks and piping. The coating isolates metal from contact with the surrounding environments.
Cathodic protection is used in conjunction with the coating system to prevent corrosion.
5.2 Purpose of C oating

Coatings prevent corrosion of buried tanks, vessels and piping as follows:
• It inhibits corrosion by providing an adhesive film with a high resistance to ionic transportation.
• It reduces the power requirements for cathodic protection by providing an electrically insulating
film.
• It assists in the uniform distribution of cathodic protection current.
Although high costs are involved with the initial coating procedure, the application of coatings will lead
to a considerable reduction in cathodic protection power consumption. A good coating of high
insulating value greatly reduces the power required to maintain the steel at the required steel-to-soil
potential & also provides a more uniform spread of current from the anodes. A protective coating
should therefore always be applied to any buried tanks, vessels or piping which are cathodically
protected.
5.3 Preparation fo r Coating

All surfaces to receive protective coatings shall be cleaned prior to application of coatings. The
contractor shall examine all surfaces to be coated & shall correct all surface defects before
application of any coating material. Coating shall not be performed before hydro-test. All marred or
abraded spots on shop-primed and on factory-finished surfaces shall receive touch-up restoration
prior to any coating application. Surface to be coated shall be dry and free of visible dust.
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6. P AINT APPLI C ATION (N EW WOR K)

General
Paints & other coating materials shall be applied in accordance with the Paint Manufacturer’s
instructions and approved painting/coating procedure. The surface preparation shall be as described
in para 4.1.
The painting requirements are often dependent on the temperature of the substrate to be painted. In
selecting a paint system, the operating temperature of the equipment shall be referred to.
Paint Application Requirements
The paint shall be applied in accordance with the paint Manufacturer’s product data sheet, which shall
include the mix ratio, the method of application, and the use of thinners and over coating times.
Paint purchase shall be only from manufacturers approved by Company for the particular application.
Details of generalized composition of paints for Company approval shall be supplied at bid stage.
6.1 Paint Schedules

Specific paint materials are detailed in Section-14.
Maximum dry film thickness should not exceed the specified minimum dry film thickness by more than
25% and as per manufacturer recommendations, whichever is stringent shall apply. There shall be no
wrinkling or mud cracking.
Paint shall be purchased from standard reputed manufacturer.
6.2 Single Source of Suppl y

Coating materials, including thinners & equipment cleaners, in any one system, shall originate from
one paint manufacturer.
6.3 Manufacture rs R ec omme ndations

• Painting shall conform to the paint manufacturer's recommendations. These shall include:
storage, mixing, thinning, pot life, application method, drying/curing period, interval between
coats.
• Written confirmation shall be provided from manufacturers that paints conform to this
specification.
• In the event of non-compliance with this specification, project will decide on the course of action
after discussion with the Contractor/Manufacturer.
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6.4 Paint Mixi ng

• The condition of the paint shall be checked before preparation begins and any unsatisfactory
materials shall be discarded.
• Hand mixing is permitted for containers up to 5 litres. Mechanical agitators shall be used for
containers larger than 5 litres. If pigment separation readily occurs, e.g. zinc silicate primers,
continuous mixing shall be carried out during application.
6.5 Tw o Pack Paints – Mixing & Pot Life

Manufacturer’s mixing instructions and the maximum pot life of two pack paints shall be strictly
adhered to:
• Material shall be discarded once the Manufacturer’s pot life has expired regardless of apparent
condition.
• Materials shall be allowed to stand for the specified induction period subsequent to mixing
before application, if required.
• When two pack materials are being used, new material shall not be added to any old material
left in the pot.
6.6 Rest riction s on Painting

Painting shall not be carried out under the conditions as stated in para 4.2
6.7 Moisture Cu red Polyurethanes

Applications of moisture-cured polyurethane shall be restricted as defined in Section-4.2 except as
modified below.
• Painting shall not be carried out under the following conditions:
The ambient temperature is below 3°C.
The relative humidity is > 90%.
Metal surface temperature is <2°C above the ambient dew point.
Surface moisture is present or when weather conditions are deteriorating
• Manufacturer’s recommendations regarding over-coating times for the specific conditions of

temperature & humidity shall be strictly adhered to.
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6.8 Application
• The paint shall be applied in a uniform manner without any runs, sags, or other blemishes.
• If two or more coats of the same paint are specified, they shall be of contrasting colours.
• Crevices created by two surfaces in close contact, which cannot be protected by painting, should
be mastic sealed on both sides.
• Brush application shall involve:
1. Utilisation in areas that cannot be properly spray coated
2. Working paint into all crevices and corners
3. Application without runs and sags
4.The application of an additional stripe coating of primer or intermediate coat to all sharp
edges, corners, and welds before application of the final coat regardless of the method of
coating application. This is in addition to the number of coats stated in the painting
schedules.
5. Brush application of primers shall be used on hand prepared or mechanically prepared

surfaces.
Spray application shall require:
• A compressed air supply having sufficient capacity to meet the work requirement and free from oil
and water contamination.
• The cleaning of lines and pots before addition of new materials.
• Spray overlap of the previous pass by 50%.
• Large surfaces shall be painted with passes in two directions at right angles.
6.9 Pri ming

• Prepared surfaces shall be primed before deterioration of the blast surface occurs or before the
time versus Relative Humidity period has expired, whichever is sooner. The only relaxation
allowable to this requirement is if the work is fully enclosed, the temperature is above 10°C, and
the humidity is below 75% when this period may be extended at Company’s discretion. In any
event, the prepared surface shall show no sign of deterioration before paint application. To
achieve prolongation of the time to first coat may require dehumidification
• Acid-descaled steel surfaces shall be primed as soon as the surface is dry and while it is still
warm. A holding primer may be used to facilitate the shop or site handling procedure, before
application of the full coating system. However, the thickness of the holding primer shall be in
addition to the thickness of the priming coat specified in the relevant schedule.
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• Pre-fabricated plate and bulk material shall be provided with primer before shipment to site. All
the surface shall be provided with primer to protect against rust prevention coating.
All primer/coating shall be cleaned with chemical for welding the surface with other parts at site.
• Zinc silicate primers, which shall be applied to grit blasted surfaces, only, shall be sealed with a
tie coat as soon as practicable after complete curing has taken place. This is to avoid salt or
chemical contamination of the porous primer. The tie coat shall achieve sound adhesion to the
zinc silicate primer & be compatible with the subsequent coat.
• Paint & primer used for application directly to austenitic, duplex stainless steel or high nickel-
chromium alloys shall not contain free chlorides or halides after curing. In addition, such coatings
shall not contain metallic zinc although inhibitive paints containing zinc oxide or zinc phosphate
are acceptable.
6.10 Interval Betw een Coats

Over coating intervals shall comply with Manufacturer’s recommendations and should be kept to a
minimum to prevent contamination between coats. If contamination does occur, it shall be removed
by washing with a proprietary detergent solution, rinsed with clean fresh water, & allowed to dry fully
before the application of further coats.
6.11 Da mage to Paint Work

• Areas that have been damaged without exposing the primer shall be washed with a proprietary
detergent solution & rinsed with fresh water. This shall be followed by abrading and ensuring that
edges of sound paint are chamfered. The area shall then be sprayed or brushed with appropriate
mid coats and finishing coat.
• More significant coating damage involving the removal of large areas of coating down to bare
metal shall be re-prepared by blast cleaning to the original standard & recoated with the specified
system.
• Preparation shall extend 25 mm into the sound paintwork & a further 25 mm of sound paintwork
shall be lightly blasted to etch the surface.
• Repainting shall cover the prepared surface & the etched paintwork.
• If blast cleaning is impractical, not permitted, or small areas of coating damage exist in otherwise
sound paint, preparation with power discs, needle guns, power wire brushes, etc. may be carried
out at Company’s discretion. An alternative primer to that originally specified may be required to
accommodate the change in method of surface preparation. The change in primer shall be at
Company’s discretion only.
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6.12 Conta mination of Adjacent Items

Paint contamination of adjacent plant, equipment, & property not included in the scope of work shall
be avoided. Appropriate protection shall be provided as necessary.
Contamination, if any, shall be removed or the damaged items shall be replaced.
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6.13 Galvanizing
Handrails, ladders, stairs and gates shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with ISO 1461 and not
over painted.
7. P AIN TING & C O ATING OF STRUCTU R AL STEEL

This section describes the requirements for painting & coatings systems at the Bisat Shuaiba Field
Development project, for Contractor supplied structural steel and piping only.
The contractor shall submit to the Company, full details of equipment, methods of working & schedule
proposals prior to commencement of the work. All work shall be commenced & carried out with the
approval of the Company.
7.1 Materials
If it is desired to use any material other than that specified, such substitution must have approval. A
request for any substitution of material shall be made in writing, giving the name of the manufacturer,
the specific name of each product and technical literature of each product as a substitute.
The Contractor shall supply all materials for painting & coatings from a source approved by Company,
known to produce materials complying with this specification and as specified in the Contract
Documents.
Particulars relating to materials shall be clearly indicated on the delivery note, invoice, or suppliers'
certificates supplied with each consignment, and shall include:
• Name, trademark or other means of identification of the manufacturer.
• Statement of compliance with the relevant Specification.
• Date of manufacture.
Paint shall be used within shelf life of manufacture and used in chronological order of manufacture.
Paint that has passed its expiry date shall not be used, & it shall be removed from the Worksite.
The Contractor shall ensure that all pigmented paints, primers & other coating materials are delivered
to the Worksite in tightly closable convenient sealed original unopened containers packed by the
manufacturer, durably & legibly marked with the description of the contents.
The containers shall be marked in a durable manner with the following particulars:
• Manufacturers name / Brand name.
• Batch Number
• Specification Number.
• Colour Reference Number.
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• Method of Application.
• Paint & relevant thinner
• Gross and net weights
• Date of Manufacture & Packing.
The Contractor shall obtain from the manufacturer and shall submit to the Company’s representative
a "paint manufacturer's guarantee" for the quality of each painting material and that each coat of paint
is compatible with the previous and subsequent coats.
The containers shall be kept tightly closed until the contents are to be used. Immediately prior to use
of the contents & before pouring into smaller containers for working purposes, any skin shall be
removed & the contents stirred thoroughly, if necessary with a stirring appliance.
7.2 Storage
All materials shall be stored in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The contractor shall provide a suitable, lockable, well-ventilated paint store, located separately from
other stores, to protect paint & associated materials from deterioration due to sunlight and wind. This
store shall be equipped with suitable and sufficient fire extinguishers approved by Company.
7.3 Envi ronmental C onditions

All painting shall be shop applied wherever possible & executed in a well-ventilated dust- free
environment.
Company shall have the right to stop all cleaning, surface preparation or coating work in unsuitable
environmental conditions, including, but not limited to:
• High wind speeds (greater than 15 knots)
• In the presence of airborne dust or sand
• Rain, fog, mist or when there is free moisture on the prepared surface
• Steel temperature less than 5ºC or above 50ºC or Steel substrate temperature greater than the
maximum allowable application temperature as specified in vendors data sheets.
• Air temperature less than 5oC
• Steel substrate temperature greater than the maximum allowable application temperature as
specified in vendors data sheets.
• Steel temperature less than 3oC above dewpoint of the surrounding air or relative humidity
greater than 85%
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• In conditions of insufficient lighting where available light is <500 lux or outside day light hours.
Where there is a likelihood that weather conditions will change within 2 hours such that the
above conditions apply. OOCEP shall reserve the right to stop the work when such conditions
prevail or when rain is imminent.
Where environmental circumstances and/or the contractor's programme and/or construction methods
require an environmental protection of all or part of the Works to be painted, the contractor shall then
provide plant and equipment such as tents, heating, ventilation or equipment for dehumidification,
scaffolding, screening etc.
7.4 Man Pow er

The Contractor shall ensure only suitably trained & qualified personnel to be used for blasting,
cleaning & painting equipment and the qualifications for Company review / approval prior to start of
the work.
Where painting is carried out in enclosed spaces, adequate ventilation shall be provided. The
Contractor shall submit a Method Statement explaining clearly how adequate ventilation will be
provided and monitored during the blasting and coating operations.
7.5 Equipment & Tools

The Contractor shall provide & ensure that all equipment & tools required for surface preparation,
painting & coating are kept clean and fit for use. Any items considered by the Company, as not fit for
use shall be removed from the Worksite and replaced.
7.6 Protection
The Contractor shall take particular care during painting work to ensure that surrounding areas &
surfaces are protected by the use of dustsheets or masking tape.
Paint droppings occur on surrounding surfaces, they shall immediately be cleaned off whilst still wet.
The Contractor shall remove all existing items, if any, fixed to the surface to be painted and place
them to one side in a safe position.
Items removed shall not be fixed back into place until the background surface is dry.
7.7 Surfac e Pre paration

All surface preparation for painting & coating of steelwork shall be carried out in accordance with BS
7079, SIS 05.5900, ISO 8501-Part 1 & BS 2569. Surface preparation shall not be undertaken during
unsuitable environmental conditions indicated in Section-7.3 of this specification.
All welding slag shall be removed by chipping, wire brushing, grinding or abrasive blast cleaning
where necessary.
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Steel surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned to Sa 2½ quality standard with surface amplitude of 50-
75 microns. Site welds & adjacent steelwork shall be blast cleaned and similarly prepared. Surface
defects shall be removed in accordance with BS 7773.
Surface to be painted shall be dry and free from burrs, weld spatters, dirt, grease, oil & any other
foreign matter before any paint is applied. Surface preparation shall be executed immediately prior to
shop priming & no longer than the time versus relative humidity period has expired after cleaning.
The contractor shall obtain Company representative’s approval for the prepared surface before
proceeding the painting system.
Blasting operations & painting processes shall be segregated.
7.8 Ap plications of Pai nts on Surface s

7.8.1 General
Application of coatings shall be in accordance with Manufacturer’s recommendations.
The paint manufacturer's instructions covering thinning, mixing, method of application, handling and
drying time shall be strictly followed and considered a part of this Specification.
Paint shall not be applied to damp surfaces or in rainy weather or when the temperature is below
13ºC or above 32ºC, except when specifically permitted to do so by the manufacturer's instructions.
Spray painting at the job site shall be permitted only at times and locations approved by the
Company’s representative.
• The prime coat shall be applied by brushing or spraying & on the same day as the surface is
prepared. Roller application of the first primer coat is not acceptable.
• Intermediate and finish coats shall be applied by brush, roller or spray method with the specified
amount of time allowed between coats. At locations where spray method cannot be used, & the
dry film thickness required in one coat cannot be obtained, additional coats shall be applied to
obtain the required dry film thickness.
• The Contractor shall make good all damage caused to previous coats such as wrinkling, lifting
or loss of adhesion etc. resulting from premature over-coating.
Paint shall not be applied within 50mm of an edge prepared for a field weld, by masking for a
distance of 50mm on each side of the weld line.
On completion of finish coating, the plant identification, flow direction arrows, pipe identification
colour bands, etc. shall be applied as requested and directed by OOCEP.
• Paints that are supplied as two components in separate containers shall be mixed together in
correct proportions immediately before use and shall be applied within the time specified by the
manufacturer or by plural components spray.
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• The type and quality of thinner added to paint should be as per manufacturer’s
recommendations.
• The colour of each coat shall contrast with the previous coat's colour to avoid skips and
holidays. Finish colours will be specified in the Painting Schedule.
• The quality of workmanship shall be the best available. Finished work shall be uniform, smooth
& free from runs, sags, defective brushing and clogging. Edges of painting adjoining other
materials or colours shall be sharp and clear without overlapping.
• At completion, finish shall be touched up, restored, & left in good condition, where damaged.
• Finish coats of paint shall be compatible with the prime or finish coats applied by fabricators or
manufacturers.
• The film thickness shall be as specified in Section-7.8.2. In addition, the film thickness of each
& all coats of paint shall be as required by the manufacturer. The actual thickness obtained
shall be checked with an approved thickness gauge. If it is found that the finished surfaces are
not the specified thickness or specified colour, another coat will be required.
• Ungalvanised steel grating shall be painted before erection by either dipping or spraying.
• Tops of structural steel members that will be covered by grating shall be primed and finished
painted before the grating is permanently secured.
• Adequate covers & drop cloths to protect the work of other trades and adjacent finishes from
paint splatter shall be furnished and maintained in place while painting. Any paint spots or
spillages, which occur, shall be promptly removed.
• Newly painted surfaces shall be protected with "Wet Paint" signs.
• Proper ventilation and circulation of air shall be provided during application.
• Masks are recommended when spraying.
7.8.2 Painting Requirements
7.8.2.1 Shop Priming
Unless specified in the approved drawings to the contrary, structural steelwork shall be shop primed
with:
• 1 coat of two-component epoxy primer, minimum 50 µm DFT (Dry Film Thickness).
• 1 coat of two-component epoxy high build, 100 µm DFT.
Application of the primer should be by airless spray. If applied by brush, more coats may be required
to obtain the specified thickness. Steelwork not exposed to the atmosphere or embedded in concrete
shall not be primed or painted.
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Primers exposed longer than 6 months to the atmosphere shall be removed by blast cleaning before
application of the chosen paint system, unless otherwise agreed by the Company.
7.8.2.2 Pre-Treatment at Site
If, before erection, damage due to transport and storage coat of paint are observed (maximum 20% of
the steel surface damaged and under-rusted), blasting to SA 2½ & application of the basis coat shall
be performed again. If only touch-up is necessary, the surfaces shall be cleaned by washing with
fresh water, then they are de-rusted and touch-up is performed using the same material as at works.
7.8.2.3 Site Painting
Any structural steelwork that has not been shop-primed shall be treated as specified in
Section-7.8.2.1 of this Specification. This may be done before or after erection, with the exception of
surfaces inaccessible after erection.
Shop-primed surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned with a degreasing agent and clean fresh water,
and allowed to dry before any further paint is applied.
After erection, any damaged primer coat shall be made good, ensuring overall DFT is achieved using
epoxy based coatings.
The Contractor shall obtain the Company's approval of the primed surface before proceeding with the
finishing coats.
The previous coat shall be dry before application of a subsequent coat.
The finished surface shall be clean, evenly coloured, of constant thickness & free from drips, bubbles,
chips or any other defects, to Company's approval.
7.8.2.4 Galvanizing
All galvanising shall be carried out by hot dipping process and shall be conform to ISO 1461. The
minimum coating weight shall comply with the values laid down in Table 1 of BS EN ISO 1461. All
sealed tubes must have a small weep-hole to allow hydrogen gas to escape. Small areas of
galvanised coating, damaged by cutting, welding, drilling or any preparation during fabrication,
erection, transportation or installation, shall be repaired.
Galvanizing procedure with data sheets of the Coating material and details of Galvanizing Vendor
shall be submitted for Company review and approval prior to start of Galvanizing.
Galvanising of steelwork, if required, shall be carried out after fabrication is complete and material is
free of visual defects like slag, weld spatter, sharp edges, undercuts etc. Visual inspection is
completed, accepted and released for Galvanzing.
Carbon steel / mild steel work required to be galvanised shall be pickled in dilute hydrochloric acid
then washed, fluxed and stoved, & coated with zinc by dipping in a bath of molten zinc. Components
shall be immersed in the bath only for a period sufficient to attain the temperature of the bath & shall
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be withdrawn at a suitable speed so that the coating shall have the minimum weight of Zinc of 610
g/m2 of surface is achieved. Components shall be covered evenly on all surfaces.
The material shall be treated at the lowest possible temperature consistent with smoothly finished
work, except where high bath temperatures are required to allow specified surface slip factors to be
met. After galvanizing all materials shall be cooled to air temperature in such a manner that no
embrittlement occurs.
Galvanized surfaces shall be thoroughly & evenly coated, smooth and shall be free from pinholes,
lumps of surface galvanizing materials and other defects.
Lightweight gauge metalwork shall be galvanised by the hot-dip process as specified in BS 3083 or
BS EN 10143.
Contact between galvanised steel members & aluminium surfaces, if any, shall be prevented by
means of an approved insulating layer.
Galvanised steelwork shall receive specified paint treatment and shall be cleaned, degreased,
abraded & etch primed beforehand.
All damaged galvanized surfaces & all edges exposed by cutting after galvanizing shall be treated
with two coats of zinc paint sprayed in accordance with BS 2569. Ends of metal sections are not
exceeding 100 mm in length exposed by cutting after galvanizing shall be treated with two coats of
zinc-rich epoxy paints. Warped or twisted structural shapes are not acceptable.
Any cutting, drilling & welding after galvanizing shall be allowed only with the approval of the
Company.
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7.8.3 Repair of Coatings
7.8.3.1 Defective & Damaged Coatings
Scraping, abrading, wire brushing or sweep blasting shall be used to remove coatings that are
defective or have been damaged, during handling or exposure. Once a suitable surface has been
obtained, it shall be over coated with a repair coating in line with the Coating Schedule contained in
this Specification.
Damaged areas of primer or exposed underlying substrate shall be spot blasted to bare metal. In-
sensitive or inaccessible locations, mechanical cleaning, using power wire brushes or needle guns
may be used in preference to grit blasting. Surface preparation, painting & coating application shall
generally be in accordance with the requirements of Sections 5, 6 & 7 of this Specification. For large
scale, repair work a Method Statement shall be submitted to Company for approval.
7.9 Repai nting St ructu ral Steelw ork

Existing steelwork shall be cleaned of all grease dirt and foreign matter.
Loose or flaky paint shall be removed by scraping and exposed areas feathered into the surrounding
sound paint.
Rust shall be removed by scraping, chipping & wire brushing. Grit blasting may be considered as a
suitable alternative only if adequate protection of the surrounding steelwork is ensured. Surface
preparation standard shall meet ST 1 for hand prepared surfaces and Sa 2.5 for blasted surfaces
(SIS 05.5900).
Where the existing paint has not been completely removed, the Contractor shall ensure that
subsequent coats are compatible with the existing coat. It should be noted that an epoxy based
painting system is not compatible with an alkyd based painting system.
For over-coating of inorganic zinc or other porous coatings, a suitable tie or sealer coat shall be
applied.
Where major repainting work is required and the existing paint is alkyd based, then the alkyd-based
system shall be completely removed & the paint system set out in Section 7 of this Specification shall
be followed.
Exposed steel surfaces shall be primed with 1 coat of two-component epoxy primer, 50 um DFT.
All primed surfaces & surfaces where top coating has been removed shall be coated with 1 coat two-
component epoxy high build, 100 um DFT.
The Contractor shall obtain the Company's approval of the prepared surface before proceeding with
the subsequent coats.
Unless specified, the finish coat shall comprise 1-coat two-component epoxy polyurethane enamel,
30 um DFT.
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Finished surfaces shall be clean, evenly coloured & free from drips, bubbles, chips or any other
defects, to the Company's approval.
7.10 Inspection & Records

Selection of samples for testing material will be made by the Company’s representative. Inspection
during painting and coating work generally shall consist of, but not be limited to:
• Testing environmental conditions.
• Checking paint supplies, storage and use.
• Visual inspection of surface preparation.
• Visual inspection of coating finish and appearances.
• Measuring coating DFTs.
• Checking safety standards.
Intermediate inspections are necessary for all painting systems.
• After cleaning, de-rusting or blasting, as well as when repairs become necessary: Degree of
cleaning.
• After applying the priming coats: Random sample measurements of dry film thickness.
• Before the last final coat: Measurements of dry film thickness of possibly no longer accessible
surfaces, removal of faults in the coating in order to obtain a clean finish.
• Before the last top coat: Holiday and pinholes tests with the pinhole detector.
• After the last final coat of all coating systems: Performance of final total dry film thickness
measurements & determination of the quality of the surfaces.
Wet film thickness shall be measured using gauges in accordance with ISO 2808 method 7 A/B.
Dry film thickness on steel shall be measured in accordance with BS 3900 Part C5 and BS EN ISO
2808.
Dry Film Thickness (DFT) Measurement Guidelines:
Guidelines for the number of DFT measurements for external coatings to be made after each coat
may be usefully based on the ‘80-20 Rule.’ This rule suggests that: the measured thickness must not
be less than 80% of the specified DFT and the maximum of 20% of the total area painted may be
below the specified DFT. The following statistical measurement procedure for the Rule is suggested:
Select a number of randomly chosen and continuous 10m2 areas in such a way that 5% of the entire
control area is covered. In each area, select a minimum of five 50cm2 sized test fields. Take three
DFT readings in each field and calculate the mean value to be as one single measurement.
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DFT Acceptance criteria:
No more than 20% of the total of single measurements to be less than the minimum specified DFT
The lowest single measurement should be at least 80% of the minimum specified DFT
The DFT of different layers of a paint system may be measured using a paint inspection gauge using
calibrated cutters and microscope. This however is a destructive test and not suitable for production
painting. For internal coating systems use a 90:10 rule and apply the same procedure as above.
The Contractor shall provide the Company’s representative with a magnetic or electrical thickness
gauge for measuring the thickness of the paint.
All tests are to be conducted in each stage (Measuring the surface profile, DFT of each coat) in time
& records to be maintained and have to be coordinated with Company representative so that no
interruptions and delays during erection work arise.
All necessary measuring and testing apparatus is to be maintained in good condition by the
Contractor during the erection time, all apparatus to be correctly calibrated for the intended work.
Integrity testing for internal coating systems:
100% of the surface shall be tested using a metallic brush type holiday detector in accordance with
NACE RP 0188-99. Special attention shall be paid to welds, edges and irregular surfaces. For
external surfaces, random inspection, which shall be representative of the entire surface shall be
conducted.
A high voltage spark detector shall be used for all heavy-duty systems including glassflake, GRE,
high DFT epoxies and pipeline coating repairs. Testing shall be in accordance with NACE RP 0188
and RP0274 (for pipeline coatings). The type of brush shall be suitable for the surface being
inspected. The voltage setting shall be according to the Manufacturer’s recommendations or as given
in the coating system specification. Generally the detector voltage is set at 5-6V for every micron of
coating thickness.
Pull off adhesion testing in accordance with ISO-4624 and cross cut testing in accordance with ASTM
D3359 shall be carried out on test panels to ensure the coating system meets the performance
requirements. The panels will then be used as a check to compare the cross testing results done on
the actual structure. Cross cut testing shall be carried out at the following frequencies. For external
coatings and repair work 1 per 100m2 with a minimum of 2 per structure. For internal coatings and
repairs the frequency shall be 1 per 10m2 with a minimum of 2 per structure. For repairs only cross
cut testing shall be used and this will be carried out on the structure. Adhesion testing is not
applicable to GRE lining or pipeline repairs.
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7.11 Handling of C oated Items

No handling of coated items shall be performed before the coating system is cured. When handled all
precautions shall be taken in-order to avoid damage to the coating. Where damage has occurred,
refer to Section-7.8.3 of this specification.
7.12 Safet y
Contractor shall provide for Company review & approval a blasting & painting plan which shall include
all hazards, risks & mitigations to be put in place to ensure these activities are carried out in a safe &
environmentally acceptable manner.
7.13 Quality As suranc e

General
• Contractor shall comply with Quality Management Requirements.
• Contractor Inspection personnel shall be suitably qualified & comply with particular
specifications for surface preparation & materials application operations and for materials
themselves.
• Key check points are:
- Limiting ambient conditions (low temperature or high humidity) during painting & blasting.
- Time limit between surface preparation & painting operations within 4 hours of preparing the
surface & surface finish compliance with post surface preparation immediately before
painting.
- Total DFT.
• Paintwork shall be subject to full time inspection by the Contractor’s nominated person (a
person responsible for inspection/quality control) who shall make a daily record and report in
writing the results of inspections & tests to Company.
• The records shall include the following details:
- Receipt & correct storage of coating materials including batch numbers and product
reference numbers.
- Items being painted/ lined.
- Location of work.
- Ambient conditions recorded at least 4 times per day at the place of work, i.e. atmospheric
temperature, relative humidity, dew point, metal surface temperature & general weather
conditions.
- Condition of abrasives and equipment.
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- Paint storage conditions like Temperature etc. shall be recorded and monitored at least 4
times per day in the storage area of the Paints/coating material and comply to manufacturer
recommendations.
- Surface preparation quality & profile; the latter recorded by replica technique or equivalent
at least 4 times per day on prepared steel surfaces.
- Colour, wet & dry film thickness of paint coating on each item painted.
- Repairs or other further work necessary / Non-conforming work.
- Calibration of inspection instruments.
- Details of any problems together with details of their resolution & actions taken to prevent
their recurrence.
- Signature of Contractor’s personnel responsible for inspection approving individual items of

work.
• A comprehensive range of inspection equipment shall be provided by the Contractor. The

equipment shall be subject to approval by Company before start of the work. Up- to-date
calibration certificates for instruments shall be made available to Company.
• Specialist inspection:
- Company may appoint a specialist painting inspector to monitor the work. This in no way
removes the responsibility to carry out the work to a high standard & to conduct inspection &
to make reports to Company.
- The work may be subject to inspection & approval at any stage by Company who shall have
authority to take any action necessary to ensure the quality of the workmanship is
maintained.
• Access and Facilities:
- Access & facilities shall be provided for Company’s Inspector to enable him to carry out his
duties. He shall be given reasonable notice of commencement of particular surface
preparation and painting work.
- If necessary, Company’s Inspector may call in third party expertise if particular problems
occur. Access shall also be provided for the coating Manufacturer’s representative.
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8. INSPECTI ON, TESTI NG & CERTIFIC ATI ON
8.1 Prepai nt & Precoati ng Insp ection

• Excluded surfaces and adjacent equipment shall be visually inspected for protection from
damage during coating operations.
• Visual inspection for sharp edged surface imperfections detrimental to coating performance
(e.g., weld spatter, protrusions, delaminations).
• Visual inspection for cleanliness shall be performed in accordance with SSPC Vis 1-89 and
SSPC Vis 3, or equivalent as appropriate.
• Anchor pattern profile shall be measured each 9.3 m2 (100 ft2) using replica tape in
accordance with NACE RP0287 or at least 4 times per day.
8.2 In Process Ins pecti on

• Visual inspection of coated surfaces for runs, sags, blisters, and other imperfections detrimental
to coating performance. Each coat shall be inspected.
• A whirling hygrometer shall be used to measure the relative humidity, before & during blasting &
painting, in order to ensure that the specified limits are not exceeded.
• Soluble salts on a steel surface are taken up in distilled water using a Bressle Sampler. The
Bressle titration method shall be used to measure the chloride content. From titration
measurements, the recommended maximum salt contamination for immersed surfaces or for
tank and vessel coatings is 20-40mg/m2 chloride. Note the value for maintenance work is
higher at 60-80mg/m2.
• Zinc silicate primer coats shall be tested for adequate curing before over coating. A solvent test
as recommended by the Manufacturer shall be carried out.
• The wet film thickness shall be spot checked by comb gauge in random areas as an initial
indication of the required dry film thickness.
• Dry film thickness measurements shall be taken at the frequency of at least four per square
meter of painted surface.
• Dry film thickness:
- Coating DFT measurement shall comply with SSPC PA 2 / BS 3900/ BS EN ISO2808.
- DFT measurement shall be performed with OOCEP approved DFT gauge calibrated against
NBS calibration standards in accordance with ASTM D1186 or equivalent.
- Measurement shall be witnessed by OOCEP representative.
- Failure to meet specified thickness ranges shall cause work to be rejected.
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• Air used in blasting & coating application shall be checked for condensed water & oil at start of
each shift & at least every 4 hours thereafter during shift.
• For surfaces undergoing surface preparation or coating application, surface temperature,

relative humidity & dew point shall be determined at start of each shift and at least every 3
hours thereafter during shift or at other specified intervals.
• Coatings & linings shall be inspected for holidays in accordance with project specifications.
• Barcol hardness readings shall be performed on linings in vessels and tanks.
• Coating applicator shall maintain & provide inspection documentation as follows:
- Written inspection procedure outlining inspection and testing & inspection personnel
responsibilities.
- Written weekly progress reports containing daily information, including area prepared &
coated, materials used, specific problems encountered & general status.
• Final written report containing detailed summary information, including total area coated,
abrasives used, coating & thinner product designations with batch numbers, mixing & thinning
procedures, inspection results, specific problems encountered with causes and solutions, time
breakdown, comments and recommendations.
• Any rectification/rework shall follow the inspection activities as explained above.
• Approved Contractor final paint acceptance certificate shall be used to record acceptance on
completion of painting.
• Form shall be completed by construction & commissioning authorities.
• This certificate shall ensure that painting complies with drawings, specifications & all other
applicable requirements specified in this document.
Painting contractor shall submit an ITP for painting activities. Company reserved the right to identify
hold point for company inspection representative.
The tables A to F given below indicates the test and acceptance criteria for painting and coating.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
Note Abbreviations: RQD: Test Required N/R: Not Required N/A: Not Applicable
Table-A Required Tests and Acceptance Criteria -External Onshore Above Ground Structures
External External Galvanized Stainless
Tests and Parameters Measured Method A/G A/G C.Steel Steel
<120°C 120-400°C <100oC <120oC
Acceptance Criteria
Holiday Testing NACE RP0188- No No defects No defects No defects
99 defects
Adhesion (dry) at 230C
Pneumatic pull-off MPa min ISO 4624 5 5 5 5
Cyclic Exposure ISO 11997-2 RQD N/R RQD RQD
Disbonding from X- cut ISO-12944-6 5 5 5
mm max
Rusting, cracking, blistering, ISO 4628 0 0 0
Chalking % ISO 4628 2 2 N/R
max
Hardness - Buchholz ISO 2815 90% of 90% of 90% of
as new as new as new
Adhesion MPa min ISO 4624 5 5 5
Overcoatability Adhesion ISO 4624 5 5 5
(of repair) MPa min
Salt Spray ISO 7253 RQD RQD RQD RQD
Disbonding ISO-12944-6 5 5 5 5
mm max
Rusting ISO 4628 0 0 0 0
o
HeatResistance (dry) ISO 3248 N/R 400 C N/R N/R
Adhesion pneumatic pull-off ISO 4624 >90% of
MPa min new
Hardness ISO 2815 Within

Buchholz Indentor ±10% of
original
Chemical Analysis
Part Solids ISO 3233 RQD RQD RQD RQD
Zinc content ISO-3549 RQD N/A N/A 0
Notes: Zinc content only required for zinc rich systems.
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Table-B Required Tests & Acceptance Criteria – External Below-Ground Structures up to 70C (MOT-
max. operating temperature)
<70°C
Tests and Parameters Measured Method
Buried CS and stainless steel Acceptance
structures criteria
Holiday Test RP0188-99 No defects
NACE
Adhesion (dry) RQD
Pull-off MPa ISO 4624 10
min
Shear 70oC MPa ASTM 10
min D1002
Salt Spray ISO 7253 RQD

Disbonding mm ISO-12944-6 <5mm
max
Rusting ISO 4628 0
Adhesion. Pull-off MPa ISO 4624 10
min
Overcoatability. Pull-off ISO 4624
(of repair) MPa min 10
Adhesion (wet) Distilled water RQD
o
immersion 70 C
Pneumatic pull-off MPa min ISO 4624 10
Resistance to Loading ASTM G17 RQD
o
Penetration at 23 C <5%
Penetration at 70oC <10%
Impact Resistance ASTM G14 No breaks
Water Vapour Permeability ASTM RQD
D1653
at 23oC g/m2 <300
o 2
at 50 C g/m <1500
Water Absorption ASTM D870 RQD
o 2
at 23 C g/m <40
at 50oC g/m2 <70
Part Resistivity ASTM D257 RQD
Wet panels v Ωm >107
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Table-C Required Tests & Acceptance Criteria – External Below-Ground Structures for more than
70C (MOT-max. operating temperature)
>70°C
Tests and Parameters Measured Method
Buried CS and stainless steel Acceptance
structures criteria
Holiday Test RP0188-99 No defects
NACE
Adhesion (dry) RQD
Pull-off MPa ASTM D 4541 5
min
Shear 95oC MPa ASTM D1002 5
min
Salt Spray ISO 7253 RQD
Disbonding mm ISO-12944-6 <5mm
max
Rusting ISO 4628 0
Adhesion. Pull-off MPa ASTM D 4541 5
min
Overcoatability. Pull-off ASTM D 4541
(of repair) MPa min 5
Adhesion (wet) Distilled water RQD
o
immersion 95 C
Pneumatic pull-off MPa min ASTM D 4541 5
Resistance to Loading ASTM G17 RQD
o
Penetration at 23 C <5%
Penetration at 95oC <10%
Impact Resistance ASTM G14 No breaks
Water Vapour Permeability ASTM D1653 RQD
o 2
at 23 C g/m <300
at 50oC g/m2 <1500
Water Absorption ASTM D870 RQD
o 2
at 23 C g/m <40
at 50oC g/m2 <70
Part Resistivity ASTM D257 RQD
Wet panels v Ωm >107
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Table D:
Required Tests and Acceptance Criteria – External Below-Ground Structures

up to 70C using Visco Elastic Wrapping Coating (as per ISO 21809-3).
The required tests for B3 coating system are listed in table D below based on ISO 21809-3. Some of
the tests require aged samples of the coating system. Aging of the samples must be accomplished in
two ways: according to ISO 21809-3 Annex N (dry 100 days at +90C) and according to Shell shrink
sleeve document MF95/0290-Rev 1 (immersion in water for 100 days at +90C). All tests on steel
pipes will be conducted on carbon steel pipes with 100mm pipe diameter, in three fold.
B-3 coating system shall be used for underground CS piping sections coming at road crossings or for
the external coating of casing pipes used as sleeve at road crossing for GRE & LLRTP pipelines.
Tests and Parameters Measured Method Unit <70°C

External Below-Ground ISO 21809-3 - Acceptance
Structures up to 70C using criteria
Visco Elastic Wrapping
Coating for Buried CS and
stainless steel structures
Thickness Annexure-A mm ≥1.8
+23 oC
Holiday Test Annexure-B kV 15kV
+23 oC No Holidays
Drip Resistance Annexure-J - No dripping of

+23 oC compound
+70 oC
Impact Resistance Annexure-G J >15
+23 oC No Holidays(15kV)
after 5 min.
+70 oC
Indentation resistance, pressure Appendix-3 N/mm2 10
- Holiday detection No Holidays(15kV)
+23 oC after 5 min.
+70 oC
- Residual Thickness ≥0.6 after 5 min.
+23 oC
+70 oC
Specific Electrical Insulation Annexure-K Ωm2 ≥108
Resistance
- Rs100
+23 oC
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Cathodic Disbondment Annexure-F mm ≤15

resistance
- 28 days
+23 oC
+70 oC
Self healing effect of Ø6mm Appendix-1 mm Self healing after 5
punched hole min. and 24 Hours
- Before aging Residual thickness
+23 oC >0.6
+70 oC No holidays (15kV)
- After aging after 5 min. and 24
- 45 oC Hours
+23 oC
+70 oC
Peel resistance outer-wrap Tape Annexure-M N/mm
- Outer layer to outer layer
(PVC to PVC)
+23 oC ≥0.2
+70 oC ≥0.5
- Outer layer to inner layer
(PVC to CZH)
+23 oC ≥0.2
+70 oC ≥0.5
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Table-E Required Tests & Acceptance Criteria – Internals of Tanks and Vessels
Oil/ Water Vessels and Potable
Tests and Parameters Method Tanks Separators Water
Measured Tanks
<60 oC 60 - 93 oC <60 oC 60 - 93 oC
Acceptance Criteria
Holiday Test NACE No No defects No defects No No

RP0188-99 defects defects defects
Adhesion new ISO 4624 10 10 10 10 10
o
60/93 CMPa min
Chemical Resistance ASTM C868 RQD RQD RQD RQD RQD
In specified solution
X-cut test ISO-12944-6 <4mm <4mm <4mm <4mm <4mm
Rusting, cracking, blistering ISO 4628 0 0 0 0 0
Adhesion wet ISO 4624 10 10 10 10 10
Salt Spray ISO 7253 RQD RQD RQD RQD RQD
Disbonding mm max 3 3 3 3 3
Rusting ISO 4628 None None None None None
Heat Resistance (dry) N/R RQD N/R RQD N/R
Adhesion pneumatic pull-off ISO 4624 >90% of >90% of
MPa min new new
Hardness ISO 2815 Within Within

Buchholz Indentor ±10% of ±10% of
original Original
Holiday Test No defects No

defects
Visual examination ISO 4628
Blistering ISO 4628-2 0 0
Cracking ISO 4628-4 0 0
Adhesion ISO 4624 10 10
Water Vapour Permeability ASTM D1653 RQD RQD RQD RQD RQD
o 2
at 23 C g/m <300 <300 <300 <300 <300
o 2
at 60 C g/m <1500 <1500 <1500 <1500 <1500
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Water Adsorption ASTM D380 RQD RQD RQD RQD RQD

o 2
at 23 C g/m <40 <40 <40 <40 <40
at 60oC g/m2 <70 <70 <70 <70 <70
Part Resistivity ASTM D257 RQD RQD RQD RQD RQD
7 7 7 7
Wet panels v Ωm >10 >10 >10 >10 >107
Note: Potable water coating system to comply with BS 6920.
Table-F Required Tests & Acceptance Criteria – Miscellaneous Areas

Insulated
Tests and Parameters Measured Method Up to
100oC
Acceptance
Criteria
Holiday Testing RP0188-99 No defects
NACE
Adhesion
(dry)
Pneumatic pull-off ISO 4624 5
MPa min
Corrosion Resistance Salt Spray ISO 7253 RQD
Disbonding 5
mm max
Rusting ISO 4628 0
HeatResistance (dry) ISO 3248 100oC
Adhesion pneumatic pull-off ISO 4624 >90% of
MPa min as new
Hardness ISO 2815 Within ±10%
Buchholz Indentor of
original
Chemical Analysis
Part Solids ISO 3233 RQD
Notes:
Tests to be carried out at manufacturers recommended maximum allowable operating temperature.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
9. P AIN T SCH EDULES
9.1 General
The paint system(s) appropriate to each particular application, the required surface preparation
standard & the coating thickness of each coat within the system are detailed in Annexure A for new
construction.
Coating systems are specified for the external protection of a number of different metallic substrates,
in both thermally insulated, uninsulated conditions & operating over a range of service temperatures.
Systems detailed in Annexure B are specified for the corrosion protection of the internal surfaces of
tanks & vessels.
9.2 Sche dule A

Schedule A for new construction are contained within Annexure A. These provide details of coating
systems suitable for providing corrosion protection to tanks, vessels, piping, plant, and equipment
located inside the facility.
The different substrates and service conditions covered by these schedules are detailed below:
System Scope Service Temperature
O O
A1 CS Uninsulated < 0 C to 120 C
O O
A2 CS Uninsulated < 121 C to 350 C
O O
A3 CS/Low Alloy Uninsulated < 351 C to 550 C
O O
A4 CS Insulated < 0 C to 120 C
O O
A5 CS Insulated < 121 C to 350 C
A6 CS Fireproofed
A7 Galvanized Steel
O
A8 Internal GRE lining for CS tank up to 60 C
O O
A9 Internal GRE lining for CS tank 60 C to 93 C
Internal Coating for Potable W ater
A10
tank
O
B1 External Coating Below ground up to 70 C
O
B2 External Coating Below ground More than 70 C
O
B3 External Coating Below ground up to 70 C
(tape-wrap coating)
Note: Chemical injection skids of SS material are below 60 deg C and DSS material at trunk line is
less than 120 deg C (Max Operation temp.), so external painting is not required for SS/ DSS & Alloy
steel considering the maximum operating temperature conditions.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
10. Finish Colour Sche dules

Finish colour schedules for the following items are detailed in Annexure-B.
• Piping and Valves.
• Firefighting equipment
• Moving equipment
• Fire heaters, heat exchanges, storage tanks, and vessels
• Drain vessels, Sand trap units, Knock-Out Drum, Liquid-Liquid Separator
• Structural steel work
• Handrails, supports, ladder cages and gates
11. STENCI LLING & COLOUR B LOCKS
11.1 Blocks (Corrosive & toxic contents)

Blocks shall be painted in a prominent & easily readable position as directed by Company & shall not
be less than 600 mm long and 600 mm deep.
Stenciling for corrosive contents shall be in yellow gloss corresponding to BS 4800 & for toxic
contents in tangerine gloss corresponding to BS 4800.
Pipe work contents shall be banded at intervals to be agreed with Company.
11.2 Stencilled Letters

Stencilled letters shall be not less than 38 mm (1 ½ in), but preferably 50 mm (2 in) high & shall be
black gloss for both colour blocks & straight-on stenciling.
Stencilled information shall consist of the following:
• Plant item number
• Description of plant item
• Name of contents - corrosive & toxic contents only & may be omitted if covered by plant item
description.
12. STOR AGE
12.1 Safe Storage

• Paint shall be stored in accordance with the Manufacturer’s recommendations & intrinsically
safe power & lighting systems shall be utilized subject to approval of Purchaser.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
• Oil, solvent, or paint coated rags shall be stored in closed labelled containers.
12.2 Equipment Storage

Surface preparation & coating equipment shall be stored in such a manner so as to ensure any
damage from impact.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
13. DO CU MEN TATI ON
13.1 Procedures
Proposals for all aspects of the painting work shall be submitted for the approval of Company before
commencement of the work. This includes:
• Manning levels & organization chart.
• Identification of any proposed Subcontractors.
• Location of work.
• Choice of materials.
• A quality plan showing the QA/QC programme.
• A punch list of items to be coated.
• Painting schedules to be used.
• Surface preparation methods & standards to be achieved.
• Coating application method.
• Material test certificates of Abrasives, Painting/ Coating material.
• Paint / Coating system Data sheets/ Material Safety Data Sheets
• Work plan.
• Inspection & testing procedures.
• HSE method statement for handling the hazards identified.
• Reporting system.
• Inspection and Test Plan
• Painting procedures
• Coating Procedures including Hot dip Galvanizing Procedure
• Painting/ Coating Applicators Qualification
• Medical fitness certificate for the Painting/coating Applicators with Pulmonary test report.
• Project specific Method Statement for Glassflake or fibreglass reinforced lining systems if
applicable
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
13.2 Painting Reco rds

A comprehensive daily recording/reporting system shall be operated on all aspects of the painting
described above:
• All painting work records including aspects covered above.
• Details of environmental conditions
• Details of repair work & reasons necessary.
• Calibration Records
The data shall be set out on paint record forms & submitted to Company for review and approval
within 24 hours of carrying out the work. The master set of reports shall be collated & indexed for
ease of consultation at any stage during the progress of the work.
13.3 Painting Fi nal Re ports

Within 1 month of completion of the work, a report shall be issued to Company giving full details of
surface preparation & coating systems used together with Manufacturer’s data sheets & records of
measurements, instruments, and tests.
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14. AN NEXU RE A ( NEW PAIN T SCHEDULE)
System Scope Specification Thickness –

Microns (µ)
A1-1 CS Uninsulated Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½ (mil)) DFT
< 0°C to 120°C Priming - Zn rich epoxy 1 x 50
(< 32°F to 248°F) Midcoat - MIO 2 pack epoxy Acrylic modified 2 pack 1 x 125
(Standard exposure) Finish - polyurethane 1 x 50
Total 225
A1-2 CS Uninsulated Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

< 0°C to 120°C Priming - Zn rich epoxy 1 x 50
(<32°F to 248°F) Midcoat - MIO 2 pack epoxy 2 pack epoxy Acrylic 2 x 100
(Tank roof and Finish - modified 2 pack polyurethane 1 x 50
severe exposure) Total 300
A2 CS Uninsulated Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 3

121°C to 350°C Priming - Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
(249°F to 662°F) Finish - Modified Al silicone 1 x 30
Total 90
A3 CS/Low Alloy Prepare -Blast ISO 8501 Sa 3

Uninsulated First -Al metal spray 1 x 150
351°C to 550°C Finish -Al Silicone* 1 x 20
(663°F to 1 022°F) Total 170
*Check temperature capability
A4-1 CS Insulated < 0°C Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½
to 120°C Priming - Epoxy phenolic 1 x 100
(< 32°F to 248°F) Finish - MIO 2 pack epoxy 1 x 125
(Standard exposure) Total 225
A4-2 CS Insulated < 0°C Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

to 120°C Priming - Epoxy phenolic 1 x 100
(< 32°F to 248°F) Finish - MIO 2 pack epoxy 2 x 100
(Severe exposure) Total 300
A5 CS Insulated 121°C Prepare -Blast ISO 8501 Sa 3

to 350°C Priming -Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
(249°F to 662°F) Finish -Modified Al silicone 1 x 20
Total 80
A6-1 CS Fireproofed Prepare – Blast ISO 8501 Sa 3

Priming- Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
Finish -2 pack epoxy tie coat 1 x 25
Total 85
A7 Galvanized Steel Prepare -Mechanically clean to ISO 8501-1 ST2, abrade

(80 µ (3 1/4 mil)) all aged galvanizing to remove zinc salts 1 x 100
1 x 50
Priming -2 pack low temp cure epoxy aluminium primer to Total 150
bare steel areas
Finish -Acrylic modified 2 pack polyurethane
(Thickness excluding galvanizing)
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A8 Internal Glass fiber Prepare- Blast ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 ½ 100

Reinforced epoxy Primer- Two pack epoxy resin/amine adduct by airless By manuf.
Lining for Tanks up or conventional spray
to 60°C Fill coating for overlap welds- Epoxy based sand filled
putty
Intermediate Layer-Epoxy resin amine adduct cured 1200
Two layer of 300gm/m2 chopped
strand mat
One layer of 300 micron glass
surfacing tissue
Top Layer- All as intermediate layer 1200
Overseal layer- Flood coat of epoxy resin 300
Total 2800
A9 Internal glassflake Prepare – Blast ISO 8501-1 Sa 3

coating for tanks Primer- System dependent
and vessels at Intermediate coat- Glassflake bisphenol A or Vinyl ester 450
temperature of 60 to by airless spray
93°C Top coat- Glassflake bisphenol A or Vinyl ester by airless 450
spray
Total 900
A10 Internal coating for Prepare – Blast ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 ½ -3

tanks for potable Primer- System dependent by Airless or conventional
water spray
Intermediate Coat- High build solventless polyamine 200
cured epoxy by airless spray
Top coat- As per intermediate coat 200
Total 400
B1 External Coating for Prepare – Blast ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 ½

below ground Priming- Not required
structure up to 70°C Intermediate Coat- High build, High soild modified epoxy 250
Top coat - High build, High soild modified epoxy 250
Total 500
B2 External Coating for Prepare – Blast ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 ½

below ground Priming- Not required
structure more than Intermediate Coat- High build, High soild modified epoxy 500
70°C Top coat - High build, High soild modified epoxy 500
Total 1000
B3 External Below Visco Elastic Wrapping and Shrink Sleeve New or for
Ground <70 oC maintenance (Note-5)
Prepare – Blast ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 ½
Priming- Not required 2080
Intermediate Coat - Visco Elastic polymer wrapping or 800
shrink sleeve for maintenance by manual wrapping / Total 2880
machine
Top coat - PVC reinforce wrapping by manual wrapping /
machine
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Notes:
1. Paint systems selection as per coating manufacturer’s recommendation shall be reviewed &
approved by OOCEP during execution with respect to maximum operating temperature
conditions (for internal & external coating application) and suitability with process fluids
composition (for internal coating application).
2. Painting system shall be selected based on max. operating temperature (MOT) condition.
3. External painting is not required for SS/ DSS & Alloy steel considering the max. operating
temperature conditions at Bisat Shaiba facilities are below the thresh hold limit of external
chloride stress cracking phenomenon. Chemical injection skids of SS material are operating
below 60 deg C and DSS material at trunk lines are less than 120 deg C (Max Operation temp.).
External coating of field instruments in CRA material is not required.
4. For Electrical items and Instrument items, the paint/ coating system shall be as per manufacturer
standard or equivalent of this specification as minimum.
For C&A and electrical items; Manufacturer painting /coating system and procedures shall be
submitted for company review and approval. As a minimum the specification and procedure shall
be equivalent or better of the paint systems & applicable codes and standards given in this
specification.
5. Stopaq Wrappingband CZH as the steel contact layer and Stopaq PVC / Polyester Outerwrap
Tape – 2.88mm thickness or equivalent coating material is suitable for B-3 coating system.
Vendor shall confirm further suitability of recommended coating material as per maximum
operating temperature conditions. B-3 coating system shall be used for underground CS piping
sections at road crossings or for the external coating of casing pipes used as sleeves at road
crossing for GRE & LLRTP pipelines. External CP system is not required if Stopaq Wrappingband
CZH as the steel contact layer and Stopaq PVC / Polyester Outerwrap Stopaq is used for
underground CS sleeves / casings pipes used at road crossing.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
15. An n ex u re B ( Fi n i sh C o lou r an d Col o u r Cod ing S ch edu l e)
15. 1 O ve ral l T op Co at Co l o ur s fo r Equ ip men t
Facility Description Colour BS 4800 RAL
Oil and gas installations on the Coast, including above- White 00 E 55 9010
ground tanks, vessels, piping and structural steel.
Bottom strake of oil and water storage tanks Black 00 E 53 9005
Oil installations in Mina al Fahal including above- Camouflage 1019

ground tanks, vessels, piping and structural steel.
Fired Heaters, Flare/Stacks and heat transfer Aluminium 00 A 05 9006

equipment
Electrical equipment and items Light Grey 7036
Instrument panels and items Silver Grey 18 B 21 7032
Safety markings including handrails, cranes Yellow 08 E 51 1021
Pipeline isolating joints Red 3000
Offshore mooring buoys topside steelwork Yellow 08 E 51 1021
Firefighting equipment Red Gloss 04E53
Rotating Equipment (Pumps, compressors, turbines, Mushroom 08B21

stirrers, blowers, rotary air locks, screw feeders, Gloss
etc.)
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15. 2 Colo ur I de n ti f ic at ion f or Pl ant P ip ew o rk a nd Pi pe li n e s
In case of two phase flow the colour coding for this part is to be based on general designation of the
installation, i.e. whether it is predominantly a gas producing or oil producing station.
Rev H-02 (06-Aug-18)
15. 3 Colo ur Ref e ren ce
The table below indicates the colour reference number as per British Standard Specification BS
381C. The colour applied for bands shall conform to the reference colour number.
Colour reference numbers
Colour Reference number
Blue 175
Green 221
Yellow 355
Brown 411
Red 539
Grey 693
Violet 797
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16. Table of Complian ce
The Vendor shall confirm below that the offer complies with all the clauses contained in this
specification or otherwise highlight deviation/exceptions under the clarification column. Vendor can
use separate sheets if space provided in the clarification column is insufficient.
All No answers require justification/clarification.

Company : OOCEP Vendor Ref :
Specification No.: PURCHASER:
Specification CONFIRMS ALTERNATIVE NOTED
CLARIFICATIONS
Reference Y/N Y/N Y/N
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2
3
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
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6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
6.7
6.8
6.9
6.10
6.11
6.12
6.13
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8
7.8.1
7.8.2
7.8.2.1
7.8.2.2
7.8.2.3
7.8.2.4
7.8.3
7.8.3.1
7.9
7.10
7.11
7.12
7.13
8
8.1
8.2
Table-A
Table-B
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Table-C
Table-D
Table-E
Table-F
9
9.1
9.2
10
11
11.1
11.2
12
12.1
12.2
13
13.1
13.2
13.3
14
(Annexure-A)
15
(Annexure-B)
15.1
15.2
15.3
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Revision Description List

Rev. Para. Revision Description

1. PROJECT OUTLINE ................................................................................................................... 12

1.1 Purpose & Objective .................................................................................................................... 7

1.2 Document Scope ......................................................................................................................... 7

1.3 Exclusions .................................................................................................................................... 7

1.4 Symbols and Abbreviations ......................................................................................................... 7

1.5 Terms & Definitions ..................................................................................................................... 8

2. CODES, REGULATIONS & STANDARDS…………………………………………………………..12

3.1 Regulations ................................................................................................................................ 12

3.2 Safety Precautions for Pressurized Hoses ................................................................................ 12

3.3 General Hazards........................................................................................................................ 13

3.4 Scaffolding, Staging & Accessibility........................................................................................... 14

3.5 Paint Manufacturer’s Information ............................................................................................... 14

3.6 Training Responsibilities ............................................................................................................ 14

3.7 Flammable Atmospheres ........................................................................................................... 14

3.8 PPE & Handling Procedure ....................................................................................................... 15

4. NEW EXTERNAL PAINTING – SURFACE PREPARATION .................................................... 16

4.1 Surface Preparation for New Painting Work .............................................................................. 16

4.2 Working Restrictions .................................................................................................................. 17

4.3 Surface Irregularity Removal ..................................................................................................... 17

4.4 Surface Contaminants ............................................................................................................... 18

4.5 Blast Cleaning Practice.............................................................................................................. 18

4.6 Blast Cleaning Standard ............................................................................................................ 19

4.7 Restrictions on Surface Preparation Methods other than Abrasive Blasting............................. 19

4.8 Power Tool Cleaning ................................................................................................................. 20

5. EXTERNAL COATING FOR BURIED TANKS, VESSELS & PIPING ....................................... 21

5.1 General ...................................................................................................................................... 21

5.2 Purpose of Coating .................................................................................................................... 21

5.3 Preparation for Coating ............................................................................................................. 21

6. PAINT APPLICATION (NEW WORK) ......................................................................................... 22

6.1 Paint Schedules ......................................................................................................................... 22

6.2 Single Source of Supply ............................................................................................................ 22

6.3 Manufacturers Recommendations............................................................................................. 22

6.4 Paint Mixing ............................................................................................................................... 23

6.5 Two Pack Paints – Mixing & Pot Life ......................................................................................... 23

6.6 Restrictions on Painting ............................................................................................................. 23

6.7 Moisture Cured Polyurethanes .................................................................................................. 23

6.8 Application ................................................................................................................................. 24

6.9 Priming ....................................................................................................................................... 24

6.10 Interval Between Coats ........................................................................................................ 25

6.11 Damage to Paint Work ......................................................................................................... 25

6.12 Contamination of Adjacent Items ......................................................................................... 26

6.13 Galvanizing ........................................................................................................................... 27

7. PAINTING & COATING OF STRUCTURAL STEEL ................................................................. 27

7.1 Materials .................................................................................................................................... 27

7.2 Storage ...................................................................................................................................... 28

7.3 Environmental Conditions .......................................................................................................... 28

7.4 Man Power ................................................................................................................................. 29

7.5 Equipment & Tools .................................................................................................................... 29

7.6 Protection ................................................................................................................................... 29

7.7 Surface Preparation ................................................................................................................... 29

7.8 Applications of Paints on Surfaces ............................................................................................ 30

7.9 Repainting Structural Steelwork ................................................................................................ 34

7.10 Inspection & Records ........................................................................................................... 35

7.11 Handling of Coated Items ..................................................................................................... 37