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Technical Requirements for Paintwork

Procedure

This Standard replaces and cancels its previous revision.

The CONTEC - Authoring Subcommittee provides guidance on the
interpretation of this Standard when questions arise regarding its contents. The
Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard is responsible for adopting
and applying the sections, subsections and enumerates thereof.

Technical Requirement: A provision established as the most adequate and

which shall be used strictly in accordance with this Standard. If a decision is
CONTEC taken not to follow the requirement (“non-conformity” to this Standard) it shall be
Comissão de Normalização based on well-founded economic and management reasons, and be approved
Técnica and registered by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is
characterized by imperative nature.
Recommended Practice: A provision that may be adopted under the conditions
of this Standard, but which admits (and draws attention to) the possibility of
there being a more adequate alternative (not written in this Standard) to the
particular application. The alternative adopted shall be approved and registered
by the Department of PETROBRAS that uses this Standard. It is characterized
by verbs of a nonmandatory nature. It is indicated by the expression:
[Recommended Practice].
Copies of the registered “non-conformities” to this Standard that may contribute
to the improvement thereof shall be submitted to the CONTEC - Authoring
SC - 14 Subcommittee.

Painting and Anticorrosive
Coatings
Proposed revisions to this Standard shall be submitted to the CONTEC -
Authoring Subcommittee, indicating the alphanumeric identification and revision
of the Standard, the section, subsection and enumerate to be revised, the
proposed text, and technical/economic justification for revision. The proposals
are evaluated during the work for alteration of this Standard.

“This Standard is exclusive property of Petróleo Brasileiro S. A. -

PETROBRAS, internal application and PETROBRAS Subsidiaries and
shall be used by its suppliers of goods and services under contracts or
similar under the conditions established in Bidding, Contract, Agreement
or similar.
The use of this Standard by other companies / organizations / government
agencies and individuals is the sole responsibility of the users..”

Introduction
PETROBRAS Technical Standards are prepared by Working Groups - WG
(consisting specialized of Technical Collaborators from Company and its Subsidiaries), are
commented by Company Units and its Subsidiaries, are approved by the Authoring Subcommittees -
SCs (consisting of technicians from the same specialty, representing the various Company Units and
its Subsidiaries), and ratified by the Executive Nucleus (consisting of representatives of the Company
Units and its Subsidiaries). A PETROBRAS Technical Standard is subject to revision at any time by its
Authoring Subcommittee and shall be reviewed every 5 years to be revalidated, revised or cancelled.
PETROBRAS Technical Standards are prepared in accordance with PETROBRAS Technical
Standard N-1. For complete information about PETROBRAS Technical Standards see PETROBRAS
Technical Standards Catalog.

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Summary

Foreword.................................................................................................................................................. 4 

1 Scope................................................................................................................................................... 4 

2 Normative References ......................................................................................................................... 4 

3 Terms and Definitions.......................................................................................................................... 6 

4 General Conditions .............................................................................................................................. 6 

4.1 Training Plan of the Work Force ............................................................................................. 6 

4.2 Paint Application Procedure of Executing Agent ................................................................... 7 

4.3 Inspection Procedure ............................................................................................................. 8 

4.4 Plan for Calibration Instruments ............................................................................................. 8 

4.5 Storage ................................................................................................................................... 8 

4.6 Shelf Life and Paint Revalidation Criteria .............................................................................. 8 

4.7 Surface Preparation ............................................................................................................... 9 

4.8 Mixing, Homogenization and Dilution of Paints...................................................................... 9 

4.9 Paint Application................................................................................................................... 10 

5 Specific Conditions ............................................................................................................................ 13 

5.1 Paints ................................................................................................................................... 13 

5.1.1 Zinc-Rich Paints (PETROBRAS N-1277, N-1661, N-1841 and N-2231)..................... 13 

5.1.2 Solvent-Free Epoxy Finish Paint (PETROBRAS N-2629, N-2680 and N-2912, Types II
and III) .................................................................................................................................... 14 

5.2 Application Process .............................................................................................................. 14 

5.2.1 Air Less Gun ................................................................................................................ 14 

5.2.2 Conventional Gun ........................................................................................................ 15 

5.2.3 Brush ............................................................................................................................ 15 

5.2.4 Electrostatic Gun .......................................................................................................... 16 

5.2.5 Roller ............................................................................................................................ 16 

6 Inspection .......................................................................................................................................... 16 

6.1 Receipt of Paints and Thinners ............................................................................................ 16 

6.2 Surface Preparation ............................................................................................................. 17 

6.3 Roughness Profile ................................................................................................................ 17 

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6.4 Relative Humidity and Temperature..................................................................................... 17 

6.5 Film ....................................................................................................................................... 17 

6.6 Wet Film Thickness (WFT) ................................................................................................... 18 

6.7 Dry Film Thickness (DFT) .................................................................................................... 18 

6.8 Holidays ................................................................................................................................ 18 

6.9 Adhesion (Pull-Off Test) ....................................................................................................... 19 

6.9.1 General Criteria ............................................................................................................ 19 

6.9.2 Description of Tests ..................................................................................................... 19 

7 Acceptance and Rejection Criteria .................................................................................................... 20 

7.1 Recept of Paints and Thinners ............................................................................................. 20 

7.2 Surface Preparation ............................................................................................................. 20 

7.3 Relative Humidity and Temperature..................................................................................... 20 

7.4 Film ....................................................................................................................................... 20 

7.5 Adhesion (Pull off Test) ........................................................................................................ 20 

7.6 Wet Film Thickness (WFT) ................................................................................................... 21 

7.7 Dry Film Thickness (DFT) .................................................................................................... 21 

7.8 Holidays ................................................................................................................................ 22 

8 Safety/Collection, Storage and Disposal of Waste ............................................................................ 22

Annex A - Table ..................................................................................................................................... 23 

Figure
 

Figure 1 - Types of Adhesion Failure .................................................................................................... 21 

Tables

Table 1 - Training Plan of the Work Force .............................................................................................. 6 

Table A.1 - Acceptance Criteria for Pull-Off Test .................................................................................. 23 

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Foreword

This Standard is the English version (issued in 12/2016) of PETROBRAS N-13 REV. L 03/2016. In case
of doubt, the Portuguese version, which is the valid document for all intents and purposes, shall be used.

1 Scope

1.1 This Standard settles the conditions required for application and quality control of paint systems for
industrial equipment (see PETROBRAS N-2), piping and pipeline systems (see PETROBRAS N-442
and N-2843), painting of galvanized surfaces, ferrous and nonferrous alloys, composite and polymeric
materials (see PETROBRAS N-1021), offshore exploration and production units (see PETROBRAS
N-1374) steel structures (see PETROBRAS N-1550), ships (see PETROBRAS N-1192), machinery,
electrical equipment, and instruments (see PETROBRAS N-1735), painting of equipment submerged in
seawater (see PETROBRAS N-2037), terrestrial probe painting (see PETROBRAS N-2104), galvanized
tower (see PETROBRAS N-2441), powder coatings (see PETROBRAS N-2841) and tanks, spheres and
cylinders (see PETROBRAS N-2913).

1.2 This Standard also covers conditions for storage and receiving of paints, thinners and safety
requirements.

1.3 It is forbidden the use of chromate, sulfates and molybdates based pigments, as well as, the
sulfochromate lead and any other substances containing lead and chromate (chromium VI).

1.4 This Standard is to be applied to procedures started from its issue date.

1.5 This Standard contains Technical Requirements and Recommended Practices.

2 Normative References

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document applies.

PETROBRAS N-2 - Revestimento Anticorrosivo de Equipamento Industrial;

PETROBRAS N-9 - Tratamento de Superfícies de Aço com Jato Abrasivo e

Hidrojateamento;

PETROBRAS N-442 - Pintura Externa de Tubulação em Instalações Terrestres;

PETROBRAS N-1021 - Pintura de Superfícies Galvanizadas, Ligas Ferrosas e não

Ferrosas, Materiais Compósitos e Poliméricos;

PETROBRAS N-1192 - Pintura de Embarcações;

PETROBRAS N-1277 - Tinta de Fundo Epóxi-Zinco Poliamida;

PETROBRAS N-1374 - Revestimentos Anticorrosivos para Unidades Marítimas de

Exploração e de Produção;

PETROBRAS N-1550 - Pintura de Estrutura Metálica;

PETROBRAS N-1661 - Tinta de Zinco Etil-Silicato;

PETROBRAS N-1735 - Pintura de Máquinas, Equipamentos Elétricos e Instrumentos;

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PETROBRAS N-1841 - “Shop Primer” de Zinco Etil-Silicato;

PETROBRAS N-2037 - Pintura de Equipamentos Submersos em Água do Mar;

PETROBRAS N-2104 - Pintura de Sonda Terrestre;

PETROBRAS N-2231 - Tinta de Etil - Silicato de Zinco - Alumínio;

PETROBRAS N-2288 - Tinta de Fundo Epóxi Pigmentada com Alumínio;

PETROBRAS N-2441 - Pintura para Torre Galvanizada;

PETROBRAS N-2628 - Tinta Epóxi Poliamida de Alta Espessura;

PETROBRAS N-2629 - Tinta de Acabamento Epóxi sem Solvente;

PETROBRAS N-2630 - Tinta Epóxi - Fosfato de Zinco de Alta Espessura;

PETROBRAS N-2677 - Tinta de Poliuretano Acrílico;

PETROBRAS N-2680 - Tinta Epóxi, sem Solventes, Tolerante a Superfícies Molhadas;

PETROBRAS N-2841 - Qualificação e Aplicação de Revestimentos Anticorrosivos, à Base

de Tintas em Pó;

PETROBRAS N-2843 - Revestimento Interno de Tubos;

PETROBRAS N-2912 - Tinta Epóxi “Novolac”;

PETROBRAS N-2913 - Revestimentos Anticorrosivos para Tanque, Esfera e Cilindro de

Armazenamento;

ABNT NBR 10443 - Tintas e Vernizes - Determinação da Espessura da Película Seca sobre
Superfícies Rugosas;

ABNT NBR 15156 - Pintura Industrial;

ABNT NBR 15218 - Critérios para Qualificação e Certificação de Inspetores de Pintura

Industrial;

ABNT NBR 15442 - Pintura Industrial - Inspeção de Recebimento de Recipientes Fechados;

ABNT NBR 15488 - Pintura Industrial - Superfície Metálica para Aplicação de Tinta -
Determinação do Perfil de Rugosidade;

ABNT NBR 15877:2010 - Pintura Industrial - Ensaio de Aderência por Tração;

ABNT NBR 16172 - Revestimentos Anticorrosivos - Determinação de Descontinuidades em

Revestimentos Anticorrosivos Aplicados sobre Substratos Metálicos;

ISO 8501-1 - Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of Paints and Related
Products - Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness - Part 1: Rust Grades and Preparation
Grades of Uncoated Steel Substrates and of Steel Substrates after Overall Removal of
Previous Coatings;

ASTM D4541:2009 - Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable
Adhesion Testers;

SSPC-VIS 4/NACE VIS 7 - Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared
by Waterjetting.

NACE WJ-1/SSPC-SP WJ 1 - Waterjet Cleaning of Metals-Clean to Bare Substrate (WJ-1);

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NACE WJ-2/SSPC-SP WJ 2 - Waterjet Cleaning of Metals-Very Thorough Cleaning (WJ-2);

NACE WJ-3/SSPC-SP WJ 3 - Waterjet Cleaning of Metals-Thorough Cleaning (WJ-3);

NACE WJ-4/SSPC-SP WJ 4 - Waterjet Cleaning of Metals-Light Cleaning (WJ-4);

SSPC-SP 11 - Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal.

NOTE For documents referred in this Standard and for which only the Portuguese version is
available, the PETROBRAS department that uses this Standard should be consulted for any
information required for the specific application.

3 Terms and Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions indicated in ABNT NBR 15156 are
applied.

4 General Conditions

4.1 Training Plan of the Work Force

4.1.1 Before the start of services, the coating inspector level 2 or renowned professional in industrial
painting area shall develop and implement a training plan with evaluation criteria to the entire work
force involved in painting services, containing at least the topics of Table 1.

4.1.2 Other equivalent theoretical trainings are accepted replacing the theoretical part of Table 1, at
the discretion of PETROBRAS, through theoretical and practical assessment.

Table 1 - Training Plan of the Work Force

Hours (h)
Course program
Foreman Blaster Painter
Theoretical part
- Paint purpose;
- Activity and responsibility of painter; 2 2 2
- Concepts of corrosion: rust grades.
- Environmental conditions: ambient temperature,
2 2 2
relative humidity, dew point, substrate temperature.
- Surface preparation: cleaning with solvents, manual
cleaning, mechanical cleaning, abrasive blasting, 4 4 4
water jetting.

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Table 1 - Training Plan of the Work Force (Continuation)

Hours (h)
Course program
Foreman Blaster Painter
Theoretical part
- Types of abrasives, preparation grades of steel
2 2 1
surfaces and roughness profile.
- Types of paints and main characteristics, according to
2 2 2
the service to be performed.
- Paint preparation: homogenization, dilution, shelf life,
2 2 2
induction time, pot-life, mixing ratio.
- Paint systems: paint to be used, application methods,
dry film thickness, number of coats, interval between 4 4 4
coats.
- Application methods: roller, brush, conventional gun
and air less gun;
4 4 4
- Good practices: stripe coat, wet film measurement,
chloride content measurement at the surface.
- Main failures and defects: prevention and correction. 4 4 4
- General requirements of safety, environment, energy
efficiency and health (SMES, with its abbreviature in
Portuguese): security services, product disposal,
2 2 2
personal protective equipment (EPI, with its
abbreviature in Portuguese), collective protection
equipment (EPC, with its abbreviature in Portuguese).
- Execution Procedure. 4 2 2
Practical Part
- Rust grades of steel surfaces. 1 1 1
- Identification of surface preparation grades: manual,
1 1 1
mechanical, abrasive blasting and water jetting.
- Application techniques according to the service to be
performed: roller, brush, conventional gun and air less 4 4 4
gun.
- Good practices: stripe coat: wet film measurement,
2 2 2
chloride content measurement at the surface.

4.2 Paint Application Procedure of Executing Agent

4.2.1 The procedure for application of paint systems for equipment and parts to be painted shall
contain, at least, the following information:

a) purpose for which the procedure is intended;

b) specification of paint system to be used;
c) applicable standards;
d) instructions for receipt and storage of paints, thinners, and related products;
e) paint system execution sequence;
f) paint application process;
g) specification of paints to be used, including suppliers and respective commercial
references;
h) instructions for touchups on the paint system;
i) quality control plan.

4.2.2 The entire workforce shall be trained by a coating inspector Level 1 (with proven experience of
24 months) or Level 2 on the execution procedure of painting service to be performed.

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4.2.3 The periodicity of training on execution procedure of painting shall be annual or at the discretion
of PETROBRAS.

4.3 Inspection Procedure

The paint system inspection procedure shall contain, at least, the following information:

a) objective;
b) reference standards;
c) criteria for sampling and inspections to be performed;
d) apparatus and instruments;
e) acceptance or rejection criteria;
f) forms used for recording results.

4.4 Plan for Calibration Instruments

4.4.1 The instruments used in the inspections should have calibration certificate issued by
laboratories accredited by INMETRO.

4.4.2 It should be prepared a plan for calibration of instruments, which must contain, at least, the
following information:

a) identification of the instrument;

b) date of calibration;
c) number of calibration certificate;
d) frequency of calibration;
e) validity of calibration;
f) date of next calibration.

4.5 Storage

4.5.1 The places for storing paints, varnishes, solvents, and thinners shall be covered, well ventilated,
not subject to excessive heat, protected against sparks, lightning discharges and direct sunlight.
These places shall be exclusive and provided with fire-fighting systems.

4.5.2 Maximum stacking of containers shall be as follows:

a) 20 gallons;
b) 5 buckets;
c) 3 drums (200 L).

4.5.3 Warehouse storage shall be undertaken based on a first in, first out (FIFO) system and items
shall be handled in such a manner as to prevent damages.

4.6 Shelf Life and Paint Revalidation Criteria

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4.6.2 Revalidated paints must not be used for painting interior surfaces, as well as the exterior
surfaces subject to high temperatures (above 80 °C) or condensation and paintwork on surfaces
operating immersed (interior and exterior paintwork).

4.6.3 For painting surfaces not falling into the cases specified in 4.6.2, paints may be revalidated
twice, if it is previously authorized in writing by PETROBRAS. The revalidation is the responsibility of
the paint manufacturer, which must emit a new certificate of analysis specific for revalidation,
containing as a minimum the following information:

a) identification of lot;
b) date of fabrication;
c) original data of validity;
d) date and validity of the first revalidation;
e) date and validity of the second revalidation;
f) identification of the professional responsible for revalidation.

4.7 Surface Preparation

4.7.1 Surfaces shall be prepared according to PETROBRAS N-9, and SSPC-SP11.

4.7.2 The degrees of cleanliness of metal surfaces are those specified in the PETROBRAS
Standards. Specific degrees are assigned to each paint system.

4.7.3 Machined surfaces of flanges and connections shall be protected from abrasive blasting by
means of a wooden cover or a plastic sheet.

4.7.4 Blasting near the newly painted surface shall only be performed when the paint film is dry to
touch, so that there is no possibility of impregnation of abrasive.

4.7.5 The abrasives to be used shall be approved according to PETROBRAS N-9.

4.8 Mixing, Homogenization and Dilution of Paints

4.8.1 Every paint shall be homogenized before and during application so as to keep the pigment
suspended. Paints comprised of 2 or more components, they shall be separately homogenized before
mixing. After mixing, no streaks or strips of different colors shall be observed and the appearance shall
be uniform.

4.8.2 Homogenization shall occur in the original container, and the paint shall not be removed from it
before all the settled pigment has been incorporated into the vehicle. However, part of the paint not
sedimented may be temporarily removed to facilitate the homogenizing process. If difficulties arise in
the dispersion of the settled pigment, the paint shall not be used. [Recommended Practice]

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4.8.3 Mixing and homogenizing shall be carried out by a mechanical mixer, with hand mixing being
allowed for containers with a capacity of up to 3,6 L. Paints pigmented with aluminum shall be
manually mixed. For zinc-rich paints (PETROBRAS N-1277, N-1661, N-1841 and N-2231), mixing
shall always be by mechanical means.

4.8.4 Mixing operations in open containers shall be carried out in a well-ventilated area away from
sparks or flames.

4.8.5 The use of air flow beneath the paint surface in order to mix or homogenize it is not permitted
under any circumstances whatsoever.

4.8.6 In the case of curdling, skinning or thickening in a recently opened can, the paint shall be
rejected.

4.8.7 When homogenization is done by hand and is found the presence of sedimentation, the paint
fraction that is not sedimented shall be poured into a clean container. The material at the bottom of the
container shall then be loosened up by means of a wide spatula, homogenizing the pigment with the
vehicle.

NOTE The part not sedimented that has been removed shall be reincorporated into the paint under
agitation until the composition becomes uniform.

4.8.8 Mixing, homogenization, and dilution shall only be carried out during application.

4.8.9 Paints shall not remain in spray units and painter's buckets from one day to the other. In that
case, leftover paint shall be collected into a container, which shall be closed, and once again mixed
and/or homogenized before being used again.

4.8.10 The paints to be sprayed may need to be diluted when a satisfactory application is not possible
by adjusting or regulating the air pressure and spraying equipment.

4.8.11 When paint dilution actually proves to be necessary, since previously authorized in writing by
PETROBRAS, the thinner specified by the paint manufacturer shall be used. The maximum
percentage of thinner specified in the technical bulletin of the product, based on the application
method to be used, shall not be exceeded.

4.8.12 For paints comprised of 2 or more components of chemical curing, the induction period and pot
life of the mixture shall be observed.

4.8.13 Dryers must not be added to the paint.

4.9 Paint Application

4.9.1 The paint scheme shall be always applied with the paint of the same manufacturer, even at the
factory painting.

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4.9.2 Any promotional painting or shop primer applied shall be removed just before the application of
the paint systems specified in this Standard, except in cases where the manufacturer ensures the
integrity and performance of the coating.

4.9.3 Surface preparation and paint application are permitted, wholly or in part, at the manufacturer’s
facilities or at the job site (onshore or offshore facilities), provided these operations are witnessed by a
painting inspector certified and accepted by PETROBRAS.

4.9.4 For equipment or piping to be welded during assembly, a 5 cm strip shall be left unpainted at
each pipe end. The surface of this strip shall be prepared and primer shall be applied there to after
welding and tests.

4.9.5 Before primer is applied, the surfaces subjected to abrasive blasting or water jetting shall be
inspected in accordance with PETROBRAS N-9 as to corrosion spots, grease, moisture, and other
contaminants.

4.9.6 Slots, corners, and depressions that are difficult to paint shall be sealed by means of welds,
mastic asphalt, an epoxy mastic or anticorrosive coatings approved by PETROBRAS.

4.9.6.1 Sealing by means of welds shall be performed before painting.

4.9.6.2 Sealing by means of epoxy mastic or mastic asphalt may be performed after blasting or right
after primer application.

4.9.7 Before each paint coat is applied, the entire surface shall undergo a cleaning process by means
of a vacuum cleaner, a brush, a soft broom, air blowing or a damp cloth to remove the dust. The
cleaning process shall be defined based on the specific conditions of each work.

4.9.8 No paint shall be applied when the ambient temperature is below 5 °C, except in the case of
paints whose skinning mechanism is exclusively by evaporation of solvents. Such paints may be
applied provided the ambient temperature is 2 °C or above.

4.9.8.1 No paint shall be applied when the ambient temperature is expected to drop below 0 °C
before the paint is dry-hard.

4.9.8.2 No paint shall be applied to metal surfaces having temperatures below the dew point
temperature + 3 °C or to surfaces with a temperature above 52 °C.

NOTE 1 In the case of paints based on zinc ethyl silicate, the temperature of the metal surface shall
not exceed 40 °C.
NOTE 2 Paints formulated specifically for application to surfaces with moisture condensation or with
residual moisture are not subject to dew point restrictions.

4.9.8.3 No paint shall be applied on rainy, foggy or hazy days or when the relative humidity is higher
than 85 % or when this humidity level is expected to be reached.

NOTE1 In case of paints based on ethyl silicate zinc, the relative humidity shall be between 60 %
and 85 %.

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NOTE 2 Paints formulated specifically for application to surfaces with moisture condensation or with
residual moisture are not subject to dew point restrictions.

4.9.9 Reinforcement painting using a broad brush at critical points, such as welded regions, nuts and
bolts, sharp edges, cavities and crevices, pits, flanges and flanged valves, edges and beam corners,
shall be obligatorily performed on the substrate and between each coat applied (stripe coat), except
for zinc-rich inorganic paints.

4.9.10 Each paint coat shall have a uniform dry film thickness and be free from flaws as those
mentioned in 6.5 of this Standard.

4.9.11 The recommended thicknesses are those mentioned in the specific PETROBRAS standards
for each paint system.

4.9.12 The time intervals (maximum and minimum) between coats shall be those mentioned in the
specific PETROBRAS standards for each paint system. If the time intervals are not informed on the
paint system, the paint manufacturer shall be consulted. In the case of solvent-free epoxy finish paint
(see PETROBRAS N-2629 and N-2680), provided this is recommended in the specific standard for
each paint system and it is operationally possible, the second coat may be applied as soon as the first
coat is dry to the touch.

4.9.13 Equipment, steel structures and piping painted before being assembled shall not be handled
before the minimum drying period for reapplication of the paint used has elapsed.

4.9.14 Handling after the drying period mentioned in 4.9.13 shall be effected in such a manner as to
minimize damages to the painting, using wire ropes with protection or leather straps for small parts.

4.9.15 The damages in painting of equipment, steel structures and piping segments, due to assembly
and/or transportation processes, shall be touched up using the system originally applied, whenever
this is operationally acceptable.

NOTE For the paint of PETROBRAS N-1661 and N-2231 the provisions in 5.1.1.5 shall be followed.

4.9.16 Regions welded after assembly shall receive the same primer as the original system. The
surface treatment shall be done by abrasive blasting, grade Sa 2 1/2 from ISO 8501-1. If abrasive
blasting is not possible to be used, the surface preparation shall be performed by mechanical and
rotation tools according to SSPC-SP 11.

4.9.17 In the case of epoxy paints, when the time intervals for repainting are exceeded, the previous
coat shall receive a treatment using a rotating brush, sanding or light abrasive blasting for loss of
shine or even the equivalent water jetting on the surface followed by cleaning with non-oily solvent to
allow the adhesion of the subsequent coat.

NOTE Zinc-rich paints shall only be washed with fresh water under pressure (1 500 psi to 3 000 psi).

4.9.18 During the paint application and drying phase, care shall be taken to prevent contamination of
the surface by ashes, salt, dust, and other contaminants.

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4.9.19 Machined surfaces and others that are not to be painted, but which require protection, shall be
covered with a layer of removable varnish. E.g.: anchor bolts shall be protected with a removable
varnish right after they have been placed.

4.9.20 Painted steel structures, piping systems and equipment, not yet assembled, shall be kept at a
certain distance from each other and from the ground and shall be positioned in such a manner as to
minimize the number of areas allowing buildup of rainwater, earth, contamination or deterioration of
the paint film.Such parts shall be cleaned and touched up with the paint(s) required whenever this is
necessary for maintenance of the film integrity.

4.9.21 Recently painted equipment or piping shall not be placed in operation before total curing of the
paints used.

4.9.22 For maintenance painting only cracked or non-adhering paint shall be removed, when total
repainting is not required, as a result of a technical and economic analysis.

4.9.22.1 In those areas in which the original paint presents a thick layer, all edges shall be beveled or
reduced by sanding.

4.9.22.2 Partial repainting shall be done so as to minimize any damage to the part of the painting that
is in good conditions. The paints used shall be compatible with the original paiting scheme and
supplied by the same paint maker, but not necessarily the same one that supplied the paints for the
original painting scheme.

5 Specific Conditions

5.1 Paints

5.1.1 Zinc-Rich Paints (PETROBRAS N-1277, N-1661, N-1841 and N-2231)

5.1.1.1 Mixing and homogenization shall be performed as uniformly as possible. For silicate-based
paints, in case the zinc powder is supplied in a separate package, the zinc powder shall be added
slowly to the vehicle and with constant agitation for a uniform mixture to be obtained.

5.1.1.2 After mixing and homogenization the paint shall pass through a No. 80 to No. 100 mesh
screen, except in those cases in which the application equipment has a suitable screen that separates
only contaminants without separating the pigment.

5.1.1.3 Spraying shall only be performed with painting equipment with mechanical agitation during
application.

5.1.1.4 Zinc silicate-based paints (PETROBRAS N-1661, N-1841 and N-2231) shall not be applied
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5.1.1.5 Ethyl silicate-based paints (PETROBRAS N-1661 and N-2231) shall not be touched up with
the same product. In that case amide-cured zinc powder epoxy primer (PETROBRAS N-1277) shall
be used as a substitute only for operating temperatures up to 120 °C.

NOTE For temperatures higher than 120 °C the paint applied shall be removed and the original
scheme should be repeated.

5.1.2 Solvent-Free Epoxy Finish Paint (PETROBRAS N-2629, N-2680 and N-2912, Types II
and III)

Whenever this is operationally possible, the second coat shall be applied as soon as the first coat is
dry to the touch. Otherwise, the minimum and maximum time intervals recommended by the
manufacturer of paint shall be respected.

NOTE In the case of using the above systematic, it is not necessary to measure the film thickness
and perform the adhesion test on the first coat.

5.2 Application Process

All painting shall be applied, preferably, using airless spray gun, except for zinc rich primer
((PETROBRAS N-1661, N-1841 and N-2231) which must be applied by painting equipment with
mechanical agitation.

5.2.1 Air Less Gun

5.2.1.1 It shall be used for applying paints with low or no solvent content, or of high tixotropy,
especially when a high productivity and a large thickness per coat are desired.

EXAMPLE

Solvent-free epoxy finish paint and paints with a high solids content by volume (≥ 80 %) as
per PETROBRAS N-2628, N-2629, N-2630, N-2680 and N-2912 types II and III.

5.2.1.2 Nozzles shall be those recommended by the manufacturer for the paint to be applied.

5.2.1.3 The painting equipment shall have air pressure meters and regulators.

5.2.1.4 The pressure of the pneumatic pump of the painting equipment shall be adjusted according to
the type of paint being sprayed.

5.2.1.5 During the application, the gun shall be held perpendicularly to the surface and at a constant
distance to ensure the application of a wet coat of paint, and the paint shall reach the surface still in
sprayed form.

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5.2.2 Conventional Gun

5.2.2.1 Compressed air used in the gun shall be free from water and oil. The equipment shall operate
in a compressed air line provided with filters, containing silica gel and activated carbon, for removal of
water and oil, respectively. Filters shall be periodically drained during the painting operation.

5.2.2.2 Painting equipment shall have paint and air pressure meters and regulators.

5.2.2.3 Air caps, nozzles and needles shall be those recommended by the paint manufacturer for the
paint to be sprayed.

5.2.2.5 The pressure on the paint in the deposit and the pressure of air in the gun shall be adjusted
according to the paint being sprayed.

5.2.2.5 The pressure on the paint in the deposit shall be adjusted whenever necessary to make up for
variations caused by raising the gun above the deposit. For paints based on zinc ethyl silicate, the gun
and the pressure tank shall be approximately at same level.

5.2.2.6 The air pressure in the gun shall be sufficiently high to atomize the paint, but not so high as to
cause excessive mist, excessive evaporation of solvent or losses by excessive spraying.

5.2.2.7 During the application, the gun shall be held perpendicularly to the surface and at a constant
distance to ensure the application of a wet coat of paint, and the paint shall reach the surface still in
sprayed form.

5.2.2.8 This application method shall not be used in areas with strong winds or in extremely thin
structures leading to excessive paint losses.

5.2.2.9 For an even paint coat, shall be overlapped half the width of the previous paint stroke.

5.2.3 Brush

5.2.3.1 The brush shall be made of natural, vegetable or animal fiber in such a manner that no fibers
are released during the paint application process. Brushes shall be kept conveniently clean and free
from any residues.

5.2.3.2 To be used for painting small touch-ups, welded regions, irregular surfaces, square edges and
cavities, except in the case of silicate based zinc-rich paints.

5.2.3.3 Brushes shall not be more than 125 mm (5”) wide.

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5.2.3.5 Brushes are also used for correcting dripping or waviness.

5.2.4 Electrostatic Gun

5.2.4.1 This is a suitable process for application on parts with complex geometry, since it guarantees
uniformity in the thickness of the coating due to the electrostatic attraction between the paint and the
part.

5.2.4.2 The paint is electrified in the pistol during spraying and is projected through the airflow against
the part following the lines of the electric field formed between the tip of the pistol and the object,
which must be grounded with a charge of the opposite signal.

5.2.4.3 The electrostatic attraction is obtained through the high voltage source, which is connected to
the entire painting installation.

5.2.4.4 Used in the application of anticorrosive coatings based on powder paints. It has as
characteristic the high efficiency in the transference, not occurring significant loss of the powder paint
during the application, being able to be reutilized.

5.2.5 Roller

5.2.5.1 When specified by the application standard the use of roller, the type of wool of short hair
should be used. Construction materials must have adequate solvent resistance to the pain

5.2.5.2 The first coat shall be applied in parallel strips and the next coat, crosswise to the previous
one. Whenever possible, painting shall be started at the top part.

NOTE Surface parts with irregularities or inaccessible to the roller shall be painted with a brush or
gun.

5.2.5.3 Between 2 adjacent strips of the same coat there shall be a minimum overlapping of 5 cm.

5.2.5.4 Paint shall be applied so that there are no blisters, peeling of the previous coat or
impregnation of fibers removed from the roller.

6 Inspection

Inspections shall be performed by qualified inspectors according to ABNT NBR 15218.

6.1 Receipt of Paints and Thinners

6.1.1 Verify for each batch of received paint, if the results of the analysis certificate issued by the
paint manufacturer are in accordance with requirements table of the product ready for use defined in
the standard specification of the paint. The analysis certificate shall contain the paint curing time.

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6.1.2 Verify if the shelf life and marking of packaging are in accordance with the specific standards
PETROBRAS for each type of paint.

6.1.3 In case of paints of two components, verify if the shelf life of each component is the same.

6.1.4 Verify if the conditions of preservation and the fill level of packaging are in accordance with
ABNT NBR 15442.

6.1.5 Verify if the thinner and paint are from the same manufacturer.

6.2 Surface Preparation

6.2.1 A visual inspection shall be performed to check if the surface is free of dust, oil, corrosion spots,
and other contaminants according to PETROBRAS N-9.

6.2.2 The surface shall be compared with the degree of cleanliness specified in the paint system,
based on ISO 8501-1, NACE WJ-1/SSPC-SP WJ 1, NACE WJ-2/SSPC-SP WJ 2,
NACE WJ-3/SSPC-SP WJ 3, NACE WJ-4/SSPC-SP WJ 4 and NACE VIS 7/SSPC-VIS 4.

6.3 Roughness Profile

The roughness profile shall be determined according to the recommendations in PETROBRAS N-9
and ABNT NBR 15488.

6.4 Relative Humidity and Temperature

The relative humidity, ambient temperature and substrate temperature shall be measured before paint
application. The measurements control of relative humidity, ambient temperature and substrate
temperature shall be done in a specific report, at intervals of 1 hour. The relative humidity and ambient
temperature shall be measured at the place where the painting is being done.

6.5 Film

Check if each paint coat (during application and after exposure) is free from flaws and/or defects of the
following types:

a) dripping;
b) blistering;
c) wrinkling;
d) cracking;
e) fisheye (craters);
f) impregnation of abrasive and/or contaminants;
g) peeling;
h) oxidation/corrosion;
i) inclusion of hairs;
j) pores;
k) bleeding;
l) spotting;
m) overspray;
n) chalking;

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o) boil;
p) mechanical damage;
q) burns.

NOTE Failures and/or defects caused by actions unrelated to the painting process such as
mechanical damage or burns are not in the scope of this standard.

6.6 Wet Film Thickness (WFT)

6.6.1 During paint application, the WFT shall be carefully monitored by the painter and painting
inspector so as to avoid unacceptable variations in the dry film thickness.

6.6.2 For piping, at least one measurement shall be performed for every 10 m or fraction of length.

6.6.3 For the other items covered by this Standard, a number of measurements corresponding, in
absolute value, to 20 % of the total painted area shall be made. For example:

a) for a painted area of 25 m2 (20 % of 25 is equal to 5), at least five thickness

measurements shall be made, distributed uniformly throughout the entire painted area;
b) for a 300 m2 area (20 % of 300 is equal to 60), at least 60 WFT measurements shall be
made, distributed uniformly throughout the entire painted area.

6.7 Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

6.7.1 The thickness shall be measured after the minimum drying period for reapplication of each coat
has elapsed, in accordance with ABNT NBR 10443.

6.7.2 For piping, thickness measurements shall be made for every 25 m or fraction of pipe length.

6.7.3 For the other items covered by this Standard, a number of tests corresponding, in absolute
value, to 10 % of the total painted area shall be performed. For exemple:

a) for a painted area of 25 m2 (10 % of 25 is equal to 2,5) at least three adhesion tests shall
be performed, distributed uniformly throughout the entire painted area;
b) for a 300 m2 area (10 % of 300 is equal to 30), at least, 30 tests shall be performed,
distributed uniformly throughout the entire painted area.

6.8 Holidays

The test for determining holidays shall be carried out after the maximum drying period for reapplication
of the paint used on the last finish coat has elapsed. The test shall be performed in accordance with
ABNT NBR 16172, with item 3.1 modified and tem 3.2 excluded, whenever the paint, equipment and
structure regulations determine 100% of the area, as described below:

a) wet method - instruments with alligator clip in the range of 67.5 V, with the following
accessories: sponge support rod, sponge and ground wire with claw. All accessories,
including the sponge, must conform to the manufacturer's specifications. Selected for
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b) dry method - instruments with variable voltage, with the following accessories: high
voltage electrode with safety handle for metal brush holder, or metal spiral spring, metal
broom, metal spring and ground wire with type claw. Instruments with a range of 500 V to
5 000 V are selected for anticorrosive coatings ranging from 300 μm to 1 000 μm. For
thicknesses above 1 000 μm, use instruments with a voltage above 5 000 V.

6.9 Adhesion (Pull-Off Test)

6.9.1 General Criteria

The areas to be tested shall be indicated by PETROBRAS.

6.9.1.1 The pull-off test shall be performed after total cure of the coating, according to
ASTM D 4541:2009, Method D - Equipment Type IV and Method E - Equipment Tipe V- with
automatic actuation or ABNT NBR 15877:2010, Annex A.2. 2 and A.3 - with automatic actuation.

NOTE 1 In the physical impossibility of performing the adhesion test directly in the coated area, the
fiscalization may authorize the test in replicates.
NOTE 2 For the purposes of this Standard, representative test specimens is made of the same
material as the substrate to be coated, with minimum dimensions of 0,5 m x 0,5 m. In case of
piping, segments of at least 50 cm shall be used.
NOTE 3 The whole process of coating the specimen shall be performed simultaneously with the
application of the coating on the structures or equipment, so the same operational conditions
(relative humidity, temperature etc.).

6.9.1.2 For piping, at least one test shall be performed for every 100 m or fraction of pipe length.

6.9.1.3 For the other items covered by this Standard, a number of tests corresponding, in absolute
value, to 1 % of the total painted area shall be performed. For example:
2
a) for a painted area of 25 m (1 % of 25 is equal to 0,25) at least one adhesion tests shall
be performed;
b) for a 300 m2 area (1 % of 300 is equal to 3), at least 3 tests shall be performed, distributed
uniformly throughout the entire painted area.

NOTE For the itens 6.9.1.2 and 6.1.2.3. consider:

a) The referenced criteria is valid when the area is painted using the same batch of paint and
the painting is made at the same day, not being allowed to add the areas in order to
quantify the number of tests.
b) When the painting is made using different batches of the same paint and it does not be
made at the same day, the painted areas shall be identified, mapped and inspectioned
separately in accordance with the criterion established in 6.6.1.5.
c) The adhesion test shall be made priorately in areas which are considered as critical in the
painted structure, such as the Heat Affected Zone (HAZ), by and also in areas where the
access is hard, which may have faults in the painting.

6.9.2 Description of Tests

The test shall be performed after total application of the coating and curing time, in accordance with
paint fabricator datasheet.

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7 Acceptance and Rejection Criteria

7.1 Recept of Paints and Thinners

Paints and thinners shall attend the requirements of the subsection 6.1. Shall be rejected supplies that
do not attend the established requirements.

7.2 Surface Preparation

7.2.1 The examined surface shall not present traces of the materials mentioned in 6.2.1.

7.2.2 The surface shall present cleanliness as required in the technical specification for painting.

7.3 Relative Humidity and Temperature

Painting services shall be performed in accordance with the following humidity and temperature
conditions:

a) maximum relative humidity (RU) of 85 %, except in the case of 4.9.8.4; For paints based
on zinc ethyl silicate, the humidity shall be between 60 %and 85 %;
b) maximum surface temperature of 52 °C, except for primer zinc ethyl silicate, in which
case it is 40 °C;
c) minimum surface temperature of 3 °C above dew point, except in the case of 4.9.8.4;
d) room temperature: no paint shall be applied when the ambient temperature is below
5 °C, except in the case of paints that are dried exclusively by the evaporation of
solvents; such paints may be applied if the temperature is not below 2 °C.
e) For PETROBRAS N-2680 paint there is no restriction with respect to dew point and
relative humidity, but shall not be painted if the surface temperature is below 10°C or
there is an expectation of this occurring before reaching the minimum time for
overcoating.

7.4 Film

Flaws and/or defects such as those mentioned in 6.5 shall not be accepted.

NOTE 1 The need to perform the repair of flaws and defects shall be defined by PETROBRAS
inspection.
NOTE 2 Structural defects must be repaired.

7.5 Adhesion (Pull off Test)

The acceptance criteria for the test are set out in Annex A of this Standard.

7.5.1 The Figure 1 illustrates the types of adhesion failure.

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Based on Figure 1 of ABNT NBR 15877: 2010

Figure 1 - Types of Adhesion Failure

7.5.2.3 If any test is failed, it shall be repeated at 4 diametrically opposite points, spaced 300 mm
from the local of the failure of the previous test. These 4 tests should not be included on the criteria
described in 6.6.1.4 and 6.6.1.5.

7.5.2.4 If the 4 tests are approved the regions tested shall be repaired and the test is considered
approved.

NOTE The repair shall be performed in a circular area with a radius of 200 mm, considering each
failure as the geometric center.

7.5.2.5 If at least one of the four tests is failed, all the painting that corresponds to this inspection shall
be rejected.

7.6 Wet Film Thickness (WFT)

The minimum wet film thickness (WFT) is obtained by dividing the specified dry film thickness (DFT)
by the value of the percentage of solids by volume (SV), multiplied by 100 (WFT = (DFT / SV) x 100).
Any measurement found below this value shall be immediately corrected.

7.7 Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

7.7.1 No thickness measurement, made according to 6.8.1, shall present a value below the minimum
dry film thickness specified in the paint system. Whenever the minimum thickness is found to be
smaller than that specified, the area shall be mapped by means of new measurements and an
additional coat shall then be applied, or a compensation on the next coat, since the paints are of the
same chemical nature and mechanism of corrosion protection. For silicate based zinc-rich paints
(PETROBRAS N-1661, N-1841, N-2231), it shall be totally removed for new application.

7.7.2 Areas with an increase of up to 40 % in the thickness per coat specified in the paint system are
accepted. For increases above 40 %, the manufacturer shall be contacted about the possibility of
acceptance. For ethyl silicate-based zinc-rich paints (PETROBRAS N-1661 and N-2231), an increase
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7.8 Holidays

7.8.1 The surface examined according to 6.9 shall not present holidays and the region presenting
flaws shall be touched up.

7.8.2 The test for determining holidays shall be done with a report showing the mapping of porosities.
These porosities shall be touched up and re-test shall be done to verify if the touch-ups were
satisfactory.

8 Safety/Collection, Storage and Disposal of Waste

The regulations of the current legislation and the recommendations of the local Safety, Environment
and Health (SMS) bodies must be observed.

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Annex A - Table

Table A.1 - Acceptance Criteria for Pull-Off Test

Minimum
PETROBRAS Painting system pull-off
Condition
standard (PETROBRAS standard) strength
(MPa)
N-2 See Table A.1 da N-2
N-442 See Table A.1 da N-442
1st coat: adherence promoting paint
Galvanized steel epoxy based (15 to 20 µm)
12
without corrosion Following coatings: according to
defined painting system.
Galvanized steel with 1st coat: N-1277 (50 µm)
localized corrosion Following coatings: according to 12
area defined painting system.
Galvanized steel with 1st coat: N-2288 (100 µm)
generalized corrosion Following coatings: according to 15
area defined painting system.
Stainless steel,
aluminium, non- 1st coat: adherence promoting paint
ferrous alloys and epoxy based (15 to 20 µm) 12
cast iron - 2nd coat: N-2677 (60 µm)
atmospheric zone
Stainless steel,
N-1021 aluminium, non-
ferrous alloys and
cast iron - immersion 1st coat: N-2680 (150 µm)
15
conditions and areas 2nd coat: N-2680 (150 µm)
subject to pounding,
temperature up to
80°C
Stainless steel,
aluminium, non-
ferrous alloys and
cast iron - immersion 1st coat: N-2912 type II (150 µm)
15
conditions and areas 2nd coat: N-2912 type II (150 µm)
subject to pounding,
temperature of 80 °C
to 150 °C
1st coat: adherence promoting paint
Composites and
epoxy based (15 to 20 µm) 12
polymeric materials
2nd coat: N-2677 (60 µm)

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Table A.1 - Acceptance Criteria for Pull-Off Test (Continuation)

Minimum
PETROBRAS Painting system pull-off
Condition
standard (PETROBRAS standard) strength
(MPa)
a) Cargo Oil ships::
- 1a coat: N-2680 (160 µm);
- 2a coat: N-2680 (160µm).

b) Cargo Ship (ligth oil):

b.1) tanks where is not predicted álcool or
nafta:
- 1ª coat: N-2680 (160 µm);
- 2ª coat: N-2680 (160 µm).

N-1192 Internal cargo tank b.2) tanks where is predicted álcool or 12

nafta::
- single coat: N-2912 Type II
(450 µm).

b.3) tanks where is predicted QAV

- 1ª coat: N-2680 (160 µm);
- 2ª coat: N-2680 (160 µm);
ou
- single coat: N-2912 Type II
(450 µm).
- 1a coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
Transition zone –
- 2a coat: N-2680 (150 µm); 15
alternative B
- 3a coat: N-2680 (150 µm).
Atmospheric zone – - 1a coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
ambient temperature up - 2a coat: N-2680 (150 µm); 15
to 80 °C - 3a coat: N-2677 (60 µm).
Atmospheric zone –
- 1a coat: N-2912 type II (175 µm);
temperature between 15
- 2a coat: N-2912 type II (175 µm).
80 °C and 150 °C
Atmospheric zone –
N-1374
temperature between -single coat: N-2231 (100 µm). 10
150°C and 500°C
- 1a coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
Antiskid floor painting
- 2a coat: N-2680 (150 µm); 15
(NOTE 1)
- 3a coat: Non-skid paint (500 µm).
- 1a coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
Cargo, Ballast, Slop tank - 2a coat: N-2680 (150 µm); 15
- 3a coat: N-2680 (150 µm).
- 1a coat: Paint certified (150 µm);
Potable water tank 15
- 2a coat: Paint certified (150 µm).
- 1a coat: N-2630 (100 µm) ou N-2680 (100
1 µm); 15
- 2a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).
- 1a coat: N-1277 (50 µm);
N-1550 2 - 2a coat: N-2628 (200 µm); 15
- 3a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).

3 - single coat: N-2680 (150 µm). 15

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Table A.1 - Acceptance Criteria for Pull-Off Test (Continuation)

Minimum
PETROBRAS Painting system pull-off
Condition
standard (PETROBRAS standard) strength
(MPa)
- 1a coat: N-2630 (100 µm);
- 2a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).
1 15
- 1a coat: N-2680 (100 µm);
- 2a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).
- 1ª coat: Single Coat: N-2912 - Type II
(300 µm)
- 2ª coat: N-2677 (70 µm);
2 ou 15
- 1ª coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
N-1735 - 2ª coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
- 3º coat: N-2677 (70 µm).
3 - single coat: N-2231 (100 µm). 10
a
- 1 coat: N-2680 (160 µm);
4 15
- 2a coat: N-2680 (160 µm).
5 - single coat: N-2680 (100 µm). 15
- alternativaly:
6 Single Coat : N-2912 - Type I (200 µm), 12
in accordance with item 4.2.3 of N-1735.
- 1a coat: N-2680 (150 µm);
Alternative A - 2a coat: N-2680 (150 µm); 15
- 3a coat: N-2680 (150 µm).
N-2037
- 1a coat: N-2628 (150 µm);
Alternative B - 2a coat: N-2628 (150 µm); 15
- 3a coat: N-2628 (150 µm).
- 1a coat: N-1277 (70 µm);
1 15
- 2a coat: N-2628 (200 µm).

- 1a coat: N-2630 (100 µm);

2 12
- 2a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).

Storage of non-potable - 1a coat: N-2630 (100 µm);

N-2104 15
fresh water and fuel oil - 2a coat: N-2629 (150 µm).

Storage of potable fresh - 1a coat: Epoxi paint certificate (150 µm);

15
water - 2a coat: Epoxi paint certificate (150 µm).
- 1a coat: N-2630 (100 µm);
Group III - 2a coat: N-2629 (100 µm); 15
- 3a coat: N-2629 (100 µm).

Humid environment - single coat: N-2677 (70 µm). 10

- 1a coat: N-2628 (100 µm);

N-2441 Industrial environment 12
- 2a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).

- 1a coat: N-2628 (100 µm);

Marine environment 12
- 2a coat: N-2677 (70 µm).

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Table A.1 - Acceptance Criteria for Pull-Off Test (Continuation)

Minimum
PETROBRAS Painting system pull-off
Condition
standard (PETROBRAS standard) strength
(MPa)
1 - single coat: N-2912 - Type I (130 µm).
N-2843
2 - single coat: N-2912 - Type I (270 µm). 12
- single coat: N-2912 - Type I (400 µm a
N-2843 3
500 µm)

N-2913 See Table A.1 da N-2913

NOTE 1 Pull off test shall be executed after 2a coat of PETROBRAS N-2680.
NOTE 2 Test shall be considered aproved if one of the following conditions are met:
— the value of minimum pull-off strength , without presenting failure type A/B;
— value above 20 % the of minimum pull-off strength, presenting any type of failure.
NOTE 3 The equipment shall be selected to attend at least 120 % the of minimum pull-off strength.
NOTE 4 For the paint scheme estabilished at condition 3 of PETROBRAS N-1550, retest shall be
executed before aplication of PFP.

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INDEX OF REVISIONS

REV. A, B, C, D and E
There is no index of revisions.

REV. F
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

REV. G
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

REV. H
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

REV. J
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

Todas Revised

REV. K
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

REV. L
Affected Parts Description of Alteration

All Revised

IR 1/1