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PROCEDURE FOR CONCRETE SURFACE

PREPARATION AND COATING

01 17-Jul-2021 For Approval Tahseen Khan Moizullah Khan Hifzur Rahman

00 06-Jun-2021 For Approval Moizullah Khan Hifzur Rahman K. Palaniappavu

Prepared by QC Reviewed by QC Approved

Rev Date Description
Supervisor Manager   by QA Manager

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REVISION CONTROL SHEET

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE NO.
1 SCOPE 4
2 PURPOSE 4
3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE 4
4 DEFINITIONS 5
5 ABBREVIATIONS 5
6 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS 6
7 SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS & FEED
6
DOCUMENTS
8 OTHER REFERENCES 6
9 APPLICABLE PROCEDURES 7
10 RESPONSIBILITIES 7
11 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 8
12 PROCEDURE 9
13 SUBMITTALS 9
14 DELIVERY AND STORAGE 9
15 TESTING 10
16 SURFACE PREPARATION 10
17 COATING APPLICATION 10
18 RECORDS 11

1. SCOPE
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The scope of work this procedure is applicable for Concrete Surface Preparation and Coating works together
with the latest IFC drawings, applicable Saudi Aramco Standards and Material System Specifications listed in
the project documents constitute the basis for the complete work.
Scope of this procedure covers the coating works and all other related works as required in the IFC-Drawings
and based on the issued Scope of Works

2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to provide information on the methods of doing the concrete coating
application and all other related works with it, and to ensure that this will be followed with all the instructions
and regulations with the Standards & Specifications of Saudi Aramco.
This Procedure is a “live” document and as such will be subject to periodic reviews / changes in Line with
identified and agreed amendments and improvements to the Project Quality Management System during the
project.

3. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
The order of precedence for drawings, specifications and standards for the facilities will be as follows:
Project Standards, which specifically include:
a) Company-provided Waivers
b) Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES)
c) Saudi Aramco Material System Specifications (SAMSS)
d) Saudi Aramco Standard Drawings
e) Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures (SAEP)
f) Saudi Aramco General Instructions (GI's)
g) Scope of WORK, Preliminary design and all the Drawings and Documents. If the conflict is between
or within the documents in this paragraph, the most stringent drawing, specification, or standard shall
control.
h) If at any time it is found that the standards and documents listed under Paragraphs (a) through
Paragraph (f) would permit a design that COMPANY/CONTRACTOR considers inferior to the
Preliminary Design required under Paragraph (g), COMPANY/CONTRACTOR shall have the right to
maintain the design as required under the Preliminary Design.

4. DEFINITIONS
Company : Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco)
SAPMT : Saudi Aramco Project Management Team
Contractor : L&T Hydrocarbon Saudi Company
SAPID : Saudi Aramco Project Inspection Division
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Work : All work and services to be performed by the Contractor

Pursuant to the Contract.

5. ABBREVIATIONS
ACI : American Concrete Institute
ASME : American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASTM : American Society for Testing and Materials
CSD : Consulting Services Department
IFC : Issued for Construction
ITP : Inspection & Test Plan
QA/QC : Quality Assurance / Quality Control
QAM : Quality Assurance Manager
RFI : Request for Inspection
SAEP : Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures
SAES : Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard
SAIC : Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist
SAMSS : Saudi Aramco Materials System Specification
SATIP : Saudi Aramco Test Inspection Plan
SATR : Saudi Aramco Test Report

6. APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The facilities will be designed to meet the requirements of Saudi Aramco Standards, International/ industry standards. The
Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES), Saudi Aramco Engineering Procedures (SAEP) and Saudi Aramco
Material System Specifications (SAMSS) will be followed.
The effective cut-off date for Company standards shall be 31st May 2018 and applicable industry standards.

7. SAUDI ARAMCO STANDARDS & FEED DOCUMENTS

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SAEP-302 Waiver of a Mandatory Saudi Aramco Engineering Requirements

SAEP-316 Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
SAEP-1150 Inspection Coverage on Projects
SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants
SAES-H-003 Protective Coating for Industrial Concrete Structures
SAES-H-101V Approve SA Data Sheet Paints & Coating
SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Coating Application

8. OTHER REFERENCES
ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System
ACI 201.1R Guide for Making a Condition Survey of Concrete in Service
ACI 228 Verify the strength of concrete
ACI 308 Guide to Curing Concrete

American Society for Testing and Materials.

ASTM D4263/F1869 Test for retained moisture in concrete as per plastic sheet method or by moisture
meter or by calcium chloride dome test

ASTM D4138 Standard Practices for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Protective
Coating Systems

9. APPLICABLE PROCEDURES
PROCEDURE NO. DESCRIPTION
QM-R83-PL-4000 Project Quality Management Plan
QM-R83-PL-4023 Non-Conformance Procedure
QM-R83-PL-4024 Procedure for Notification of Inspection Activities
QM-R83-PL-4009 Procedure for Calibration of inspection, measuring and testing
equipment

10. RESPONSIBILITIES

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The following list comprises the minimum responsibilities for each designated person that will be involved for
this activity/procedure:
10.1 Construction Manager
The Construction Manager is the one in-charge of this project and he is reporting to the Project
Manager. He is responsible for the Work Production and completion of all the work activities of this
project, taking care of all parties involves who will be acting incompliance with the safety and
engineering procedures, standards, codes and specifications. He is the coordinator in all site activities
with all the department division (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil including the QA/QC and Larsen and
Toubro that will be involved with this activity/procedure. The Construction Manager directly
supervises the work, and he is leading the Team of Supervisors and Foremen for the execution and
conformance of the particular works/activities and procedures. He ensures that all site works are
achieved in a timely manner and complete the work within the given schedule. Construction Team
should initiate the request for inspection (RFI) to relevant QC Inspector
10.2 Quality Control Supervisor
He shall assign a Quality Control Inspector who shall be responsible for conducting surveillance and
inspection duties for work and ensuring efficient recording and reporting of result as required. He shall
review all relevant document, material certificates and non-conformances and shall receive all internal
requests for inspection from various section or Site Engineers and prepare SAUDI ARAMCO request
for inspection as per the required schedule priorities.

10.3 Quality Control Inspector

The QA/QC Inspector (QCI) shall be responsible for the implementation of the quality procedures for
this job. The QCI monitors and checks the activities involve and assure that activities are in
compliance with the approved IFC drawing, standards, codes, specifications and other relevant
documents or request for inspection (RFI) after verification of the activities involved are completed.
They are responsible for the preparation and submittals of all the QC documentations.
10.4 Safety Supervisor

The Safety Supervisor checks the risks/hazards for each particular activity and analyzes the procedure
in performing the works to be completed. To ensure compliance of all personnel for their safety
requirements by wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), proper use of lifting equipment
(crane) & devices including the condition and proper setting, personnel qualification and certificate,
and the necessary work permit is available. The Safety Supervisor verifies the installation of safety
tools and abiding to the Safety Procedures. He checks areas for likely unsafe conditions and coordinate

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with the Site Superintendent & Supervisors in ensuring that work is carried out in compliance to the
Project Safety Plan.
10.5 Testing Laboratory Technician

The Laboratory Technician is the representative of the SAUDI ARAMCO approved Independent
Laboratory and shall be responsible for inspection and field testing, material sampling and related
laboratory works as required by specifications and in accordance with the approved International
Standards.

11. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

 Paint/ Wire Brush
 Air Compressor/Blower
 Chipping Bit with Hammer & Chisel
 Other necessary hand tools
 PPE’s

12. PROCEDURE
12.1. All Larsen and Toubro employees that will enter the project premises/jobsite shall attend the
Safety Orientation in order to familiarize of the safety requirements, the work permit system and
hazards with the Job-Site Analysis (JSA) in the job site, and prior to start any activities at site.
12.2. All works shall be done in accordance with Saudi Aramco safety requirements including, but not
limited to, the Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual and Safety Management Guide 06-002-
2008.
12.3. All Larsen and Toubro employees shall be oriented of the scope of work and coating application
works prior to start the activities.
12.4. SA work permit(s) per GI 2.100 shall be obtained as required prior to start the work.

13.SUBMITTALS
13.1. L & T shall submit the manufacturer’s literature, material safety data sheets, compatibility and
other properties of the product during MR submittal and shall be approved by Saudi Aramco prior
to purchase.
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13.2. QC Inspector shall fill the SATR-H-1003 for moisture test prior to coating and attached with RFI

13.3. QC Inspector shall attach Dry Film Thickness Record with RFI

14.DELIVERY AND STORAGE

14.1. All materials shall be delivered to the job site in original unopened packages and shall be stored in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. All materials and tools shall be stored in a
clean and organized manner.

14.2. Care shall be exercise when handling paint material.

14.3. Paint shall be stored as per manufacturers recommendation

15.TESTING
15.1. QC Inspector be responsible for checking concrete surface preparation, moisture content and dry
film thickness in presence of Saudi Aramco inspection personnel.

16. SURFACE PREPARATION

Any concrete defects and unsound concrete shall be repaired immediately prior to surface preparation
and coating.

Roughen the surface and remove any protrusions and sharp edges by using a grinding tools and wire
brush.

Remove any surface contaminants such as laitance by wire brushing, form oils, grease, etc. shall be
removed by steam cleaning added with a water emulsifying detergent.

Areas do not meet the surface cleanliness requirements, shall be marked with grease free chalk for
correction.

Voids on concrete shall be repair using approved epoxy filler materials.

Ensure the concrete surface is dry completely thru determination of moisture content prior to
application of coating.

17.COATING APPLICATION
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Conduct moisture content determination per ASTM D4263 prior to application of coating. No
coating shall be applied until the moisture content determination is passed, i.e. 4% or less.

Coating works shall be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s data sheet & SAES-H-
101V.

Protective coating shall be applied by using airless spray machine, Once

mixed the material shall be immediately applied to prepared surface ensuring
a continuous coating of uniform thickness is obtained.

Brush application shall only be used for touch-up repair. Other method of
application shall only be acceptable if specified in SAES-H-101V. The use of
rollers shall not be allowed.

The approved coating material APCS-3 or APCS-10 shall be used for below ground concrete
structures, such as manholes, sleepers, foundation, etc. Coating thickness for concrete shall not be
less than 720 microns (28 mils) for APCS-3 or 750 microns (30 mils) for APCS-10.

In multi-coat applications, primer, intermediate coat, and topcoats shall be of

contrasting colors and from the same coating manufacturer.

For other areas/structure, refer to SAES-H-001 for coating selection and applications requirements.

Coating shall not apply under adverse weather condition and if the substrate contains oil, grease &
other surface contaminants and if less than 3°C (5°F) above the dew point.

All coating personnel or crew shall be Aramco Approved Coating Applicators prior to
commencement of work as per SAEP-316.

Use correct application equipment for each specified coating materials as per the recommendation
of the coating manufacturers.

Conduct the typical coating inspection as per SAIC requirements.

Clean the area afterwards prior to proceed with the next activity.
End of procedure.

18. RECORDS
18.1. SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN (SATIP)
 SATIP-H-003-01 Coating Application on Concrete Surfaces

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18.2. SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST (SAIC)

 SAIC-H-1002 Concrete Coatings and Repair Materials Receiving, Storage & Preservation
Inspection
 SAIC-H-1003 Concrete Coatings Pre-Installation Inspection
 SATR-H-1003 Concrete Moisture Field Test (For Coating Purposes)
 SAIC-H-1004 Coating and Final Inspection

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