BLNG.15.10-CP-001 (Issue 3) - Coating Specification

COATING SPECIFICATION
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Table of Contents
1.0 PURPOSE 5
2.0 SCOPE 5
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES 5
4.0 PROCEDURE 7
4.1 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT 7
4.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS 8
4.3 W ARRANTY 8
4.4 SURFACE PREPARATION 8
4.4.1 Surface Preparation Standards 8
4.4.2 Surface Preparation, Materials and Methods 9
4.4.3 Table 1- Surface Preparation International standards 10
4.4.4 Cleaned surfaces and residual salt contamination 10
4.4.5 Weather and Surface Conditions 11
4.4.6 Removal of Contaminants and Surface Marks 11
4.4.7 Equipment 11
4.4.8 Grit and Dust Containment and Removal 12
4.4.9 Air Supply 12
4.4.10 Masking and Protection 12
4.4.11 Night Work 12
4.4.12 Remedial Work 13
4.5 COATING MATERIALS 13
4.5.1 Materials to be used 13
4.5.2 Material Storage 13
4.5.3 Material Control 13
4.5.4 Material Preparation Prior to Use 14
4.5.5 Colours 14
4.5.6 Hot Dip Galvanizing 14
4.6 APPLICATION OF COATING 14
4.6.1 General 14
4.6.2 Mixing and Thinning 15
4.6.3 Application Equipment 15
4.6.4 Application methods 15
4.6.5 Coating System Application 16
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4.6.6 Environmental Control 17

4.6.7 Remedial Requirement for defective Coatings 17
4.7 PROCEDURE AT WELD 18
4.7.1 Masking 18
4.7.2 Surface Preparation 18
4.7.3 Coating Application 18
4.8 SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS 19
4.8.1 Galvanised surfaces 19
4.8.2 Internal Coating of Tanks, Vessels and Equipment 19
4.8.3 Coating of Stainless Steel and Non-Ferrous Metal 20
4.9 THERMAL SPRAYED ALUMINIUM (TSA) 20
4.9.1 Applications and limitations 20
4.9.2 Materials 21
4.10 SPECIAL COATING APPLICATION METHODS 22
4.11 TESTING AND INSPECTION 22
4.11.1 Quality Assurance and Control – General 22
4.11.2 Rejected work and equipment 23
4.11.3 Quality plan 23
4.11.4 Reporting 24
4.11.5 Inspection personnel and equipment 24
4.12 OPERATIONS TO BE INSPECTED 24
4.13 INSPECTION EQUIPMENT 25
4.14 INSPECTION DURING BLASTING/PAINTING ACTIVITIES 25
4.15 ADHESION TEST 25
4.16 REPORTING AND RECORDING SYSTEM 26
4.17 HANDLING AND DESPATCH 26
4.17.1 Handling Method and Equipment 26
4.18 APPROVED COATING SCHEDULES 27
4.18.1 GENERAL 27
4.19 APPROVED COATING SUPPLIERS 27
4.20 COLOUR SCHEME 28
4.21 COLOUR CODING 28
4.22 PAINT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS 28
5.0 RECORDS 28
6.0 REFERENCES 28
7.0 DEFINITIONS 31
8.0 CHANGE HISTORY 31

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9.0 APPENDIX 33
APPENDIX A 33
APPENDIX B 51
APPENDIX C 53
APPENDIX D 54
APPENDIX E 55
APPENDIX F 56
APPENDIX G 57
APPENDIX H 58
APPENDIX I 59
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1.0 PURPOSE
This guideline is developed to provide guidance on the preservation specifications for the
operational critical equipment/assets that are highly susceptible to degradation for maintenance
and project work in BLNG. This policy is developed based on the many years of local Brunei Shell
operating experiences and best practices from the Shell GSI Best Practice Guidelines.
The specification provides direction on the repair/replacement options for various equipment and
assets in BLNG based on the criticality, operating condition and the availability of the repair
technology in Brunei. Life cycle costing of the asset will be the main driver in the solutions drafted
in this policy, apart from operational constraint and safety requirements.
To support the initiative of reducing the maintenance OPEX/CAPEX in BLNG, all maintenance
works on existing assets and new projects should adopt the recommendations in this policy.
Fusion Bond powder coating and coating system for service temperature above 600°C is not
covered in this specification.
2.0 SCOPE
This coating specification is applicable for both onshore and our offshore facilities and covers for
new construction, modifications and maintenances of ferrous, nonferrous and concrete surfaces.
This specification shall govern the requirements of materials, surface preparation, application,
colour coding and inspection of all coating of, process, utilities piping and structural steel.
This specification is to be used for the coating of new as well as existing piping systems, structures,
tanks, vessels, columns, heat exchangers, boilers, coolers, stacks, furnace, offshore trestle, and
insulated items within the BRUNEI LNG plant.
3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
This section defines the role and resposibilities of Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad and the Contractor.
In general;
1. “Brunei LNG Sendirian Berhad” shall hereinafter be reffered to as the COMPANY.
2. The coating applicator shall hereinafter be referred to as the CONTRACTOR.
3. The paint manufacturer shall hereinafter be referred to as the SUPPLIER.
3.1. The COMPANY’S roles and responsibilities on the policy application are outlined in Table
ROLE AUTHORITY/ROLE
Resolve and approve deviations on the technical matters beyond the
TA1
jurisdiction of TA2, especially on inter disciplinary matters.
Approval of deviation for this policy and approval new repair/replacement
TA2
procedures/methods
Specify repair/replacement procedures/methods of equipment according to
this policy with reference to the specific local procedure/work instruction,
DEP and relevant international codes.Propose alternative
TA3
repair/replacement procedures/methods if the repair/replacement conditions
do not meet the guidelines stated in this specification. Seek TA2 approval for
the newly proposed repair/replacement procedures/methods.
Table 1: Table of authority
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Respective TA can be referred to BLNG Manual of Authorities document.
3.2. The CONTRACTOR'S duties shall include but not be limited to the following, unless otherwise
advised by the COMPANY.
(a) Submission of all painting procedures and methods statements prior to the execution of
the work.
(b) Procurement of all surface preparation cleaning materials and equipment.
(c) Surface preparation of designated areas.
(d) Procurement of all coating materials.
(e) Application of specified coating materials.
(f) Inspection and testing of surface preparation, the applied coatings and subsequent
documentation. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for QA/QC. A copy of the
CONTRACTORS QA/QC plan will be submitted to the COMPANY for review and
approval, see section 7.0. The inspection and test plan (ITP) will be submitted to
COMPANY for approval (Refer DEP 30.48.00.31-Gen Clause 6.3)
(g) Repair of any damaged or defective coating attributable to the CONTRACTOR.
(h) Handling, storage and despatch of all coated items.
3.3. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for supplying all plant, labour, materials, tools and
equipment necessary to perform the operations defined in 3.2.
3.4. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that only skilled and experienced personnel acceptable to
the COMPANY are employed to meet the duties in 3.2 and that adequate supervision is
employed at all times.
BLNG may seek review/approval of the CVs of the key staff to be employed by contractor.
Proper Qualification/Experience of coating inspector and other technical staff is very critical to
achieve proper quality. It’s the CONTRACTOR duty to ensure retention of the staff that has
gone through the learning curve. This is important to maintain consistency and quality.
3.5. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that a technical representative of the SUPPLIERS make
regular visits/audits during work and visits on demand;
up-to-date data sheets shall be obtained from the SUPPLIER and be submitted to the
COMPANY representative. Reports of each SUPPLIERS site visit shall be submitted to ECE
Department (or Project Department as applicable).
3.6. Any deviation from the design standards and requirements laid down in this specification shall
be considered, but shall not be acceptable unless agreed in writing by the COMPANY. These
deviations should be listed at the time of tendering in order to define the CONTRACTOR
proposal completely.
3.7. Cleaning, surface preparation, priming, top coating and inspection shall be carried out in a
continuous sequence unless otherwise approved by the COMPANY. It shall be the
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CONTRACTORS responsibility to ensure that no change takes place to coating material or

application without prior approval of the COMPANY. It shall be the CONTRACTORS
responsibility to perform tests on surface preparation prior to application. Test results shall
logged be submitted to ECE Department (or Project Department as applicable).
3.8. Scheduling, Planning and Pre job conferences as may be necessary.
3.9. The CONTRACTOR shall give a minimum five (5) year warranty on each coating system as
described in 4.3.
3.10. The COMPANY will witness the final surface preparation before application of 1st layer
of coating, and also witness the acceptance testing of the full coating system after application.
The CONTRACTOR will inform the ECE department 1 day in advance of such testing.
4.0 PROCEDURE
4.1 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

4.1.1.All relevant requirements of the BSP/ BLNG and Refinery Safety Regulations Parts 1
and 2 and permit conditions shall be strictly adhered to.
4.1.2.All relevant requirements of the BSP Safety Manual shall be met, including the
requirements for blasting and power cleaning in section 4.2.1 and for scaffolding and
access platforms in section 4.2.2.
4.1.3.The recommendations for safety precautions and personal protection guidelines as

referenced in Appendix A shall be followed.
4.1.4.Storage, handling, mixing and application of the paints and coating materials shall be
carried out strictly in accordance with the SUPPLIERS recommended procedures and
hardware for the assurance of personal safety.
Safety precautions shall be described on the technical data sheets of paints and coating
materials supplied, as well as on the containers.
4.1.5.All equipment for grit blasting, spray application and accessories shall be earthed to
prevent them from build-up static electricity.
4.1.6.Prevailing Industrial statutory requirements of levels VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)

shall be adhered to.
4.1.7.Coal tar epoxies and isocyanides containing products shall not be used because of the
associated health and environmental restrictions.
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4.1.8.Protective clothing, i.e. safety shoes, hard hats, goggles, ear protection, respirators, etc.
and any other equipment necessary for the health and safety of personnel engaged in
painting works shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall
ensure that no other personnel are put at risk by his activities.
4.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

All blasters/painters shall undergo pre-qualification trade tests examinations approved by the
COMPANY (E.g. ASTM D4228).
The personnel that have successfully passed the tests shall receive a certificate and ID card
as blasters/painters, in accordance with the “Guide to Qualification for Blasters/Painters”.
The COMPANY Representative may witness these tests.
4.3 W ARRANTY
Contractors undertaking painting and/or coating work, which is to be carried out in
accordance with this specification, shall guarantee the quality of their coating work. Before
any painting or coating work shall commence, the warranty period and associated coating
condition shall be agreed with the COMPANY. A warranty period of five (5) years (or longer
when specifically required by COMPANY), meeting the conditions specified in chapter 4, is
required for liquid coating systems. TSA warranty will be ten (10) years.
The Contractor shall repair surfaces that have deteriorated beyond the specified level of
breakdown within the warranty period and shall bear the cost of materials, equipment,
labour, transport, lodging, storage etc. necessary for the repair. Only surfaces that have
suffered from mechanical damage or chemical spillage as a result of operational activities fall
outside this warranty. Initial acceptance of any new coating work by the COMPANY will not
relieve the contractor of his obligations under this section until the final inspection has been
carried out and acceptance of the completed work has been agreed in writing.
In case of a dispute over the condition of the coating work that has been inspected, an
agreed independent and qualified body shall conduct an inspection at the Contractor’s cost.
Both the COMPANY and the Contractor shall accept the findings of the inspection by this
independent consultant.
4.4 SURFACE PREPARATION
4.4.1 Surface Preparation Standards

i. Unless a concession is given, all steel surfaces shall be prepared by blast cleaning
to ISO 8501-1 SA2.5 minimum, except when preparing surfaces where an SA-3
standard is specified at time of coating application.
ii. When manual or power tool cleaning is allowable, the visual standard obtained shall
be in accordance with ISO 8501-1 ST3 is the minimum, which is with little or no
visible rust. All mill scale shall be removed and a polished finish or any deep scars
shall not be allowed.
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iii. Solvent cleaning, in accordance with SSPC-SP1, of contaminated surfaces and

surfaces not requiring blasting, power tool cleaning or that which cannot be blasted,
shall leave the surface free of all dirt, oil, grease or any other contaminants
detrimental to the performance of the intended coating system.
iv. All prepared surfaces are to be coated within 4 (four) hours of preparation and
before any visible deterioration is observed.
v. Where applied Zinc primer is weathered and contaminated which cannot be
removed by scrubbing, they shall be removed by brush blasting to ISO-8501-1 SA 2
minimum, before the subsequent coat of coating material can be applied.
4.4.2 Surface Preparation, Materials and Methods

i. Dry manual grit blasting shall be conducted with metallic or non-metallic grit abrasive
of a type and size to give a blasted surface profile of 50-75 microns "peak to valley",
with a maximum 100 microns for rogue peaks, except where otherwise stated in this
specification or on system data sheet or alternative materials as directed by the
COMPANY.
ii. Blasting abrasives shall be steel iron grit or non-metallic abrasive, such as GMA
garnet, sponge-jet , calcium carbonate media or other equivalent materials as
directed by the COMPANY or with COMPANY approval. They shall be clean, dry
and be free of any detrimental contaminants.
iii. Stainless steel and non-ferrous metals shall only be blast cleaned using aluminium
oxide abrasives, sponge-jet or other materials with COMPANY approval or abraded
by using stainless steel wire brushes with COMPANY approval.
iv. Glass bead abrasives or sponge-jet media or equivalent shall be used for the sole
purpose of blast cleaning the turbine inter-stage diaphragms and rotors.
v. Relevant documentation covering supplied abrasives shall be both obtained and
retained.
vi. Manual and power tool cleaning shall utilise abrasive pads on power sanders. The
use of a Jason hammer, needle guns and other impact tools may be allowed if
appropriate to remove scale with COMPANY approval.
vii. Solvent cleaning shall use only emulsifiable and water rinseble solvent materials.
After degreasing, all surfaces shall be thoroughly washed with copious amounts of
fresh water to remove all emulsified contaminants such as oil, grease, soil, cutting
compounds etc.
viii. Any surface manually or power tool cleaned shall be left thoroughly abraded and
keyed.
ix. Alternative methods for surface preparation, such as
- wet abrasive blast cleaning,
- high pressure water jet cleaning,
- sponge jet blast cleaning, only can be applied in special cases with the COMPANY
approval.
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4.4.3 Table 1- Surface Preparation International standards
Grade of surface cleanliness ISO 8501-1 SSPC NACE
Abrasive Blast Cleaning
White Metal Sa3 SP5 No.1
Near White Metal Sa2½ SP10 No.2
Commercial Sa2 SP6 No.3
Light Sweep (Brush Off) Sa1 SP7 No.4
Industrial - SP14 No.8
Wet grit blasting - TR 2 6G198
Non Abrasive Cleaning
Solvent Cleaning - SP1 -
Hand Tool Cleaning ST2orST3 SP2 -
Power Tool Cleaning ST2orST3 SP3 -
Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal (Profile min 25µ) - SP11 -
Water-jetting Wa2.5 SP12 5
4.4.4 Cleaned surfaces and residual salt contamination

Cleaned surfaces shall be free of grease, oil, residual soluble salt and other
contaminants and shall be tested for the presence of salt. Salt levels shall be assed
in accordance with ISO 8502-9 for chlorides, ISO 8502-6 and 8502 -12 for water
soluble ferrous ions. With the approval of the company, other equipments and
methods of testing for soluble salts may be used. This test is applicable for system 9
and 10 as per Appendix F, but not limited to, depending on client request. The
maximum total allowable soluble salt level on the surface is listed in Table 2.
Table 2 Maximum Total Soluble Salts
Coating Category New Constructions Maintenance
Internal surfaces of vessel and tanks 25mg/m² 25mg/m²
External carbon steel surfaces 25mg/m² 50mg/m²
Stainless surfaces 20mg/m² 20mg/m²
Testing the level of soluble salts shall be carried out at least once per 100m²
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4.4.5 Weather and Surface Conditions

i. No application shall be conducted on metal surfaces less than 3°C above dew point,
or when the relative humidity in the immediate vicinity is greater than 90%, without a
concession from the COMPANY. No coating shall be carried out when the surface
temperature is maximum 45°C, or with manufacturer’s recommendations.
ii. A de-humidifier shall be used with a habitat when relative humidity is too high, or as
per coating requirements. The de-humidifier shall be supplied by CONTRACTOR.
iii. The coating manufacturer shall specify the maximum and the minimum application
and curing temperatures of the subsurface and the ambient conditions as well as
other relevant limitations regarding application and curing conditions for each
product in any coating system. All surfaces to be coated shall be clean, dry and free
from dust, oil, salt, or other contaminants.
iv. When coating is carried out in the open, no coating shall be applied during mist, rain
or when there is a likelihood of such weather conditions, before the coating shall
have had time to dry or cure. Likewise, no coating shall be conducted in areas where
injurious air-borne elements exist, e.g. cooling waterfall out, without adequate
covering.
v. Additional thinning of paint other than described by SUPPLIER shall not be used.
This is applicable for airless spray, conventional spray and conventional brush
application.
4.4.6 Removal of Contaminants and Surface Marks

i. The removal of contaminants shall generally be in accordance with the
recommendations of BS-5493 and 4.2.2.7.
ii. All welded areas and appurtenances shall be given special attention for removal of
welding flux and alkaline residues by rinsing with warm water. Welding spatter,
slivers, burns and underlying mill scale not removed during fabrication and exposed
before and during grit blasting operations shall be removed by the best mechanical
means all edges shall be smoothed or rendered flush
iii. Surfaces which have been subject to salt contamination or other atmospheric
contamination such as chemical deposits etc. shall be washed with fresh water until
free of such contamination and dried prior to surface preparation starting.
4.4.7 Equipment
i. All surface preparation equipment shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR and
adequate for the job in hand and be approved by the COMPANY prior to use.
ii. Blasting grit shall be discharged with a pressure measured at the nozzle with a
hyperdermic gauge of 7 kg/cm2 ( 100 psi) and shall not fall below 5.6 kg/cm 2,
(80 psi ). Nozzles shall be inspected once a year and discarded and replaced when
wear reaches 50%.
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4.4.8 Grit and Dust Containment and Removal

i. When blast clean activities shall be executed in an ‘on stream’ plant or nearby
running equipment, proper enclosures shall be erected in order to prevent grit and
dust from flying around. If so required an “under-pressure” shall be created inside
the enclosure by means of exhaust fans. Refer Appendix E.
ii. Blast cleaned and power tool cleaned surfaces shall be swept clean of all grit and
dust by compressed air blowing, vacuum or clean brush. No dust or grit shall be left
on or embedded in the steel surfaces prior to coating.
4.4.9 Air Supply

i. The compressed air used for all operations shall be free of water and oil and shall
comply to ASTM D4285. Adequate separators and traps shall be used and shall be
regularly emptied to ensure there is no water and oil contamination. Accumulations
of oil and water in air receivers shall be removed by regular purging.
ii. Air breathing filters shall be checked for cleanliness at regular intervals and replaced
as recommended by the manufacturer.
4.4.10 Masking and Protection

i. Precautions shall be taken to protect all equipment, structure and any other areas
designated by the COMPANY to require protection from blasting, mechanical
damage and subsequent paint droppings overspray etc. These include, but not be
limited to polished parts on pumps or machinery, valve stems, identification or name
plates, on cables instrument glasses, windows, electrical connections, machined
faces, light fittings, insulated items and controls, etc.
ii. The following items are not to be coated unless otherwise specified or detailed on
relevant drawings/data sheets.
(a) Chrome plating, nickel plating, plastics/PVC or similar materials.
(b) Cladding materials on insulated surfaces except for colour coding purposes.
(c) Acoustic materials.
(d) Fire proofing materials unless required by SUPPLIER or ECE/Project dept
(e) Instrument tubing.
(f) Stopaq (CZH ) & Venture clad
4.4.11 Night Work

i. Night work (at the contractor premises) shall only be allowed following the prior
consent of the COMPANY.
ii. Paint application at night is generally not acceptable in view of the high humidity.
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4.4.12 Remedial Work

i. The damaged or defective area of coating to be repaired shall be solvent degreased
to the requirements of this specification prior to any surface preparation which shall
also meet the requirements of this specification.
ii. Blasting or manual/power tool cleaning shall be continued into at least 30 mm of
sound adjacent original coating.
iii. The coating around the damaged area shall be abraded to chamfer into the
prepared surfaces, to ensure a smooth coating overlap.
4.5 COATING MATERIALS
4.5.1 Materials to be used

i. The complete coating system shall be supplied, in sealed containers and all coats
shall be supplied from COMPANY approved SUPPLIERS only.
ii. Coating materials from different SUPPLIERS and/or generic types shall not be inter-
mixed prior to or during the coating of any individual item.
4.5.2 Material Storage

i. The CONTRACTOR applying the coatings shall ensure that the products are stored
securely and under cover, within a temperature range and ventilation to suit the
products.
All materials shall be stored in the original container, bearing the manufacturer’s
label, instructions, batch number and production date.
ii. The coating SUPPLIERS shall ensure that the products supplied can be stored for
the expected period of time and remain in good condition during this period.
iii. Paint materials shall not be stored at the worksite unless placed in a proper storage
facility, in compliance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the relevant
permit to work procedure is in place.
4.5.3 Material Control

i. All coating shall be used in correct rotation with the newest stock used last.
ii. Coating material which has jelled, expired shelf life or otherwise deteriorated during
storage shall not be used.
iii. Samples of coating for testing and retention shall be taken as directed by the
COMPANY.
iv. Relevant documentation covering all supplied materials shall be obtained and
retained.
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4.5.4 Material Preparation Prior to Use

i. The mixing and thinning details shall comply with the SUPPLIERS
recommendations.
ii. Coating material shall not remain in spray pots overnight. Coating material not
having a limited pot life shall be gathered into a cleaned container and re-mixed
before it is next used.
iii. If a coating material requires the addition of a catalyst, the pot life stated by the
coating manufactures shall not be exceeded. When the pot life limit is reached, the
spray pot must be emptied, the material discarded in an approved location, the
equipment cleaned and new material catalysed.
iv. Where both brush and spray application method of a coating material are used, the
correct grade of coating material for the job in hand shall be used and comply with
the SUPPLIERS recommendations
4.5.5 Colours
i. In coating systems involving the use of more than one coat, the second and each
subsequent coat shall be readily identified by the use of different colours.
ii. Colour schemes have been detailed in the relevant section of this specification.
Refer Appendix C and D.
4.5.6 Hot Dip Galvanizing

i. Hot-dip galvanizing should be selected for the protection of pre-fabricated structural
steelwork such as gratings, ladders, stair-treads, handrails etc. However, in a severe
corrosive (saline) environment, e.g. coastal area, and in cases where access for
future maintenance is difficult, galvanized components such as ladders and hand
railings shall be protected with a coating system applied on top of the galvanized
layer, a so-called duplex system. Coating of galvanised grating is not required.
ii. Hot dip galvanizing of supports, piping, hand railings, gratings, etc, shall be carried
out in accordance with ISO 1461. Certification of hot dip galvanizing shall comply
with ISO 10474, inspection certificate type 3.1.B.
iii. Small areas of galvanized surfaces damaged by e.g. cutting, welding etc, shall be
repaired as described in ISO 1461.
iv. Fasteners such as bolts, nuts and washers to be used for the assembly of
galvanised parts shall be hot dip galvanised in accordance with ISO 10684. It is
essential that the threading of the bolts and nuts be cleared of excessive zinc after
galvanising to ensure easy assembly.
4.6 APPLICATION OF COATING
4.6.1 General
i. A planned programme of preparation and application shall be prepared to ensure
that each area is cleaned to the correct standard and receives the primer coat within
the specified time.
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ii. Blast cleaned and manual/power tool cleaned surfaces shall be primed within 4
(four) hours of cleaning or before any signs of rash rusting.
iii. All surfaces to be coated shall be clean, dry and free from dust, oil, salt, or other
contaminants.
4.6.2 Mixing and Thinning

i. All coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed and stirred as per supplier
instructions. All components of a set of paint shall be mixed in their correct
proportions to ensure sufficient curing and coating performance.
ii. Additional thinning of paint other than described by SUPPLIER shall
not be used. This is applicable for airless spray, conventional spray
and conventional brush application.
4.6.3 Application Equipment

i. Application shall be conducted by airless spray or conventional spray equipment,
except for "stripe" coating and minor coating repairs, brush coating shall only be
allowed following approval by the COMPANY. Specialised application equipment
shall only be used following approval by the Company.
ii. The contractor shall ensure that the correct spray equipment including spray tips and
spray gun types and air pressures recommended by the coating manufacturer are
used for each application.
iii. All equipment for spray application may be inspected and subject to approval by the
COMPANY prior to the start of work.
iv. The use and maintenance of such equipment must follow the recommendations laid
down from the equipment suppliers and the coating SUPPLIER.
v. Adequate moisture and oil traps must be installed between the air supply and each
spraying machine and emptied regularly.
4.6.4 Application methods
Stripe Coating
Before spray application of each coat, stripe coat by brush application shall be used
routinely as a supplementary coat on all critical areas, like edges, welds, corners, rat
holes, bolts & nuts, clamps, brackets etc. to ensure the correct film thickness and
the continuity of the coating is achieved as specified. The colour of the stripe coat
shall be different from the previous and subsequent coats.
To minimise the time between abrasive blasting and priming, stripe coat of the
primer coat may be carried out after spray application of the full primer coat.
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Brush application
Provided that the paint Manufacturer confirms that the coating material is suitable,
brush application may be used under the following circumstances:
(a) Maintenance operations if spray application is restricted;
(b) In those cases where the Principal considers that spray application may
affect other plant, equipment, property or personnel in or near the work site;
(c) For “spot repair”, stripe coating or other irregular surfaces and small bore
parts not suitable for spray application;
(d) Where indicated by environmental considerations. Coatings applied by
brush shall be smooth and even.
Roller application
Roller application shall only be allowed on steel floors and panels inside climate
controlled areas. Rollers shall be of good quality to ensure uniformity of the applied
coating.
Spray application
For efficiency of coating, spray application is the preferred application method.
Conventional air spray application is commonly used for small areas and items and
generally gives a high quality final appearance.
Airless spray and plural component spray equipment are suitable for high solids and
solvent free coating systems to achieve maximum DFT/coat and high productivity.
The painting Contractor, as recommended by the paint Manufacturer, shall use a
range of tips with varying spray angles and size as required for the job.
4.6.5 Coating System Application

i. Each coat of the system shall be applied, following the SUPPLIER's
recommendations, except where otherwise implied by this specification,
uniformly over the specified area. Runs, sags and drips shall be avoided.
The coats shall be free from pinholes, bubbling, holidays or other film
defects. Prior to the application of a coat, any damage or defects in a
previous coat shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the COMPANY.
ii. Maximum and minimum over coating times and drying temperatures
recommended by the coating SUPPLIER shall be strictly adhered to unless
otherwise directed by the COMPANY.In case, where these times are not
conformed to, the surfaces may require re-cleaning at the discretion of the
Company. Defective primers shall be prepared as specified in Section 4.8.
Zinc primers must be free of all zinc salts before being over-coated.
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iii. The specific wet and dry film thickness for the various coating systems shall
be strictly observed. The dry/wet film thickness of each coat and the
completed system shall be checked by the CONTRACTOR and documented
using a film thickness gauge of an approved type. A copy of each report
shall be submitted to ECE department (or Project Department as
applicable).
iv. Excessive thickness for coatings, particularly catalysed materials must be

avoided. This specification used in conjunction with the coatings
SUPPLIERS recommendations on coating thickness must be adhered to.
4.6.6 Environmental Control

i. No coating shall be applied under conditions that shall cause blistering, mud
cracking, pores, wrinkling, or any other film defects that shall adversely
affect the performance of the coating.
ii. Newly applied coatings shall be protected from inclement conditions

especially around cooling Tower areas. Temperatures, humidity must be
controlled if necessary with temporary covers and ventilation to ensure all
coatings are correctly cured.
iii. Adequate ventilation either natural or fan assisted shall be maintained at all
times.
iv. Manufacturer's recommendations regarding exposure limits to solvents,

vapours etc of personnel are to be strictly observed. If necessary all
equipment to protect freshly applied coatings from adverse conditions and
aid application shall be available and supplied by the CONTRACTOR.
Equipment shall involve covers, supports, ventilation fans, dehumidifiers and
extraction units.
4.6.7 Remedial Requirement for defective Coatings

i. Before application of any further coat of material, all damage to previous
coats shall be repaired.
ii. Completed coating systems that are damaged shall be restored to the full
system originally specified and exposed steel must be re-cleaned. All
coating to be restored shall be thoroughly abraded or flash blasted and an
overlap of not less than 50 mm on to sound coating created.
iii. Any coating having defects such as pinholes, misses, sags, bubbling or
holidays shall be corrected at no extra cost to the COMPANY prior to
application of further coats.
iv. Surface preparation of areas to be repaired shall be in accordance with

Section 2.10.
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v. When the dry film thickness is less than specified, extra material shall be
applied and the surface abraded prior to application, if deemed necessary by
the Company. This coating shall blend in with the final coating on adjoining
areas.Where the coating thickness had exceeded the specified maximum
requirement, as per the company recommendation, the coating shall be
removed and the surface shall be re-blasted and recoated as specified in the
coating system.
vi. Zinc primers shall not be used to overcoat itself without coating SUPPLIERS
advice being sought and implemented.
If zinc primer is weathered and contaminated with soluble salts, it shall be
scrubbed down with fresh water.
If visible zinc corrosion products form which cannot be removed by
scrubbing, they shall be removed by brush blasting.
All zinc salts shall be removed from zinc primers before any subsequent
coat is applied.
vii. Only repair primers specified in this specification shall be used, and only as
and when authorised by the COMPANY.
4.7 PROCEDURE AT WELD
4.7.1 Masking
i. Only suitable masking materials shall be used.
ii. After cleaning of the steelwork is complete, all intended weld areas shall be
masked with low adhesive paper masking tape to give at least 100 mm of
steel either side of the intended weld and the primer applied.
iii. 60mm of the dry primer adjacent to the masked bare steel shall then be
masked and the second coat of the system applied.
iv. Masking shall be applied to the raised face or gramophone face of

flanges on completion of blasting and priming.
4.7.2 Surface Preparation

The weld area shall be cleaned and blasted to give a surface finish and profile as
detailed in Section 2. Manual power tool cleaning may only be used if approved by
the COMPANY.
Cleaning shall continue on to adjacent primer/coating following the removal of
masking tape, so as to flash blast or abrade the 60mm of primer.
4.7.3 Coating Application

i. Prior to any coating, the requirements of Section 4.1.2 shall be met and a
fine spray fan width shall be used to apply the primer/coating. An approved
form of protection shall be used to prevent overspray on to the adjacent
sound coating system. Brush application may be used with the approval of
the COMPANY.
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ii. Application of the system shall then be completed in accordance with

Section 4. Existing top coats adjacent to the weld area which have exceeded
their over coating time, shall be mechanically keyed and overlapped to that
approval of the COMPANY. Overlaps shall be adequate and smooth.
iii. Flange sealing tape of the PLICOFLEX type or equivalent is to apply to

flanged joints on completion of any leak testing and final paint touch up.
4.8 SPECIAL OPERATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS
4.8.1 Galvanised surfaces

Hot dip galvanized surfaces that is specified to be coated (see section 3.6) shall be
thoroughly degreased as detailed in Section 2, and lightly abraded or very light
sweep blast with non-metallic fine grit to create anchor profile to ensure a sound key
for good adhesion. It shall be free of all "white rust" and may be examined by the
COMPANY to ensure its suitability for coating.
4.8.2 Internal Coating of Tanks, Vessels and Equipment

i. All surfaces to be coated shall be grit blasted to a minimum of Sa2½ blasting
standard. Manual or power tool cleaning shall not be allowed.
ii. No coating of the interior surface of tanks, vessels or other equipment, or
surfaces to be subject to immersion service, shall be permitted unless all
welds are continuous and ground to a smooth rounder contour. All sharp
edges shall be ground until radiuses to not less than 2 mm.
iii. Adequate lighting, extraction, ventilation, dehumidification and access shall
be provided to ensure the correct preparation, coating and inspection within
the specified safety limits of the surfaces to be coated.
iv. All internal coatings and coatings for immersion service shall extend over
flange faces and at least 5-10 mm down the flange edge, except where the
RTJ type flanges are used, or wherever otherwise specified by the
COMPANY.
v. All internal coatings subject to hydro or pressure testing and coatings to be
subject to immersion shall not be put into service until fully cured. Defects
detected by holiday detection shall be repaired as per this specification and
as recommended by the coating SUPPLIER before the coating is put into
service. In the event that defects of lining are revealed by checks
subsequent to hydro/fluid pressure testing the COMPANY shall be notified
and agree CONTRACTOR proposals for rectification before CONTRACTOR
carries out remedial action.
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4.8.3 Coating of Stainless Steel and Non-Ferrous Metal

i. The following items shall not be coated unless specified otherwise:
aluminium, titanium, un-insulated stainless steel, chrome plated, nickel
plated, copper, brass, lead, plastic and similar, as well as insulation
jacketing.
ii. If so specified, stainless steel and non-ferrous metals to be coated shall be
thoroughly degreased in accordance with section 2.
iii. Once completely dry, surfaces shall where practical be blast cleaned using
aluminium oxide abrasives or other COMPANY approved media to remove
all metal oxides and other corrosion products. Blasting shall give a uniform
surface profile to ensure a sound key for the primer.
iv. Stainless steel must be blast cleaned whenever possible.
Only with approval of the COMPANY, stainless steel brushes may be used
when blasting is not possible.
4.9 THERMAL SPRAYED ALUMINIUM (TSA)
4.9.1 Applications and limitations

Thermal spray coatings specified in Shell DEP 30.48.40.31-GEN - Thermal spray
coatings of aluminium shall be applied by arc or flame spraying, using a solid metal
wire. Powder consumables, high velocity oxy-fuel (HVOF) and plasma techniques
shall not be used.
Thermal spray aluminium (TSA) coatings provide both a barrier and cathodic
protection to the steel substrate.
TSA coatings shall not be used in acidic or caustic environments; the acceptable
range is pH 4 to 8. TSA coatings only shall be used to protect stainless steel against
chloride stress corrosion cracking if approved by COMPANY, control procedure EC-
CP-18 give alternative solutions for TSA.
TSA coatings only shall be used for protection against corrosion under insulation
(CUI).
TSA shall not be used in combination with phenolic insulation materials
The maximum service temperature for TSA coatings shall be 590 ºC under dry
conditions, and 200 ºC under wet, or immersed conditions.
Thermal spray aluminium coating shall not be sealed when applied:
i. To immersed components;
i. Under insulation (to protect against CUI); or
ii. To buried components (e.g. buried piping).
Any other area of application requires TSA to be sealed.
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4.9.2 Materials
THERMAL SPRAY COATING

For application of thermal spray coating the chemical composition of the metallic
wire material used shall meet the following requirements.
• aluminium shall be in accordance with ISO 209, Grade 1350 or Grade 1100.
Grade 1100 should be used for application under insulation;
TSA coated surfaces shall not be in direct contact with carbon steel, e.g. TSA coated
pipe and steel support. A non-metallic layer, e.g. PTFE, or elastomer strip should be
used to avoid direct contact between a TSA coated surface and its steel counterpart.
SEALER
Sealers are designed to fill the porosity of the thermal spray coating, and not to build
film thickness.
The sealer shall have sufficiently low viscosity to penetrate into the pores and seal
the surface of the thermal spray coating. The dry-film thickness (DFT) of the sealer
should not exceed 40 m.
The following sealer materials shall be used:
• Epoxy: to a maximum temperature of 120 °C;
• Silicone: to a maximum temperature of 450 °C.
TOP COAT
Topcoats applied on thermal spray coating shall be chemically compatible with the
sealer and shall be applied according to the instructions of the paint Manufacturer.
TSA coatings may be top coated when used under atmospheric conditions, and
when a finishing colour is required, e.g. for safety markings, visual appearance, etc.
The following coating system shall be used:
• Epoxy sealer, maximum DFT 40 m;
• Aliphatic polyurethane topcoat, maximum DFT 40 m.
SEALER AND TOPCOAT

Sealer, thinners (to lower viscosity of sealer), and topcoats (paint) shall be supplied
in unopened, clearly identified containers. Handling, mixing and storage of sealer,
thinner, and coating materials shall be in accordance with the coating Manufacturer's
specifications. Sealers and coating shall meet the local restrictions on volatile
organic compound (VOC) content.
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Sealers and top coating (paint) should be applied within maximum six (6) hours after
thermal spraying. If a sealer or top coat cannot be applied within six hours,
application may still be acceptable subject to the condition that it shall be verified (by
visual inspection) that the thermal spray coating has not been contaminated, has no
rust bloom, and that the thermal spray coating is dust-free (by means of a clear
cellophane tape, in compliance with ISO 8502-3).
For refer to the Shell DEP 30.48.40.31-GEN - Thermal spray coatings of aluminium and 85/15
zinc/aluminium alloy DEP for further details on:
SURFACE PREPARATION, QUALIFICATION, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND CONTROL
4.10 SPECIAL COATING APPLICATION METHODS

i. Coatings that may be applied by methods other than normal airless or conventional
spray or brush, shall only be applied by such methods as are recommended by the
coating SUPPLIER.
ii. The COMPANY may require a representative of the coating SUPPLIER to supervise
the application of his coating if and when special application methods are used and
to provide training for the specific application (see 1.2.7).
iii. A de-humidifier shall be used with a habitat when relative humidity is too high, or as
per coating requirements. The de-humidifier shall be supplied and maintained by
CONTRACTOR.
4.11 TESTING AND INSPECTION

Before production commences, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY for
approval, full details of all inspection testing procedures to be used and these procedures
shall then form part of the CONTRACTOR's QA/QC manual.
Inspection personnel shall be certified by a recognized organization (NACE International or
equivalent) and shall be approved by the company. Minimum of NACE CIP level 1 is
required for a coating inspector.
4.11.1 Quality Assurance and Control – General

It is the responsibility of the COMPANY to carry out the review and acceptance of
the project and quality plan in order to ensure that the painting work is executed in
accordance with this specification.
To achieve the required service life of the protective coating system, full attention
shall be given to the quality of surface preparation and application of the coating
system. Quality assurance, quality control and the professional skill of the blasters
and painters are essential to this process.
The painting Contractor shall ensure that updated product technical data sheets are
obtained from the Manufacturer before commencing any painting and that coating
materials are within their shelf life.
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The COMPANY or its Representative shall have the right to inspect, check or review,
at all times, any or all of the activities, equipment, inspection equipment or product
designated for the work. All parts of the work shall be accessible for this purpose.
Regular quality checks shall be carried out by a qualified and independent third party
inspector, which in no way relieves the Contractor of any responsibility with respect
to the quality of the coating work.
4.11.2 Rejected work and equipment

The COMPANY shall have the right to reject any work, tools, materials, testing
equipment, personnel protection, staging and scaffolding where these do not
conform to the requirements of the contract or this specification.
Any rejected surface preparation or coating application shall be marked and
documented. Any rejected equipment, surface preparation and/or applied coating
shall be replaced or corrected to a level in accordance with this specification.
4.11.3 Quality plan

Before commencing any work, a project specific quality plan shall be submitted to
the COMPANY for approval. All coating activity should adhere to ACAP- Coating
which can be refer in Appendix H - The quality plan shall include:
a. Work plan and method statement(s) covering the various activities;
b. Detailed scope of the work to be carried out including, per item or
area, the required surface preparation and coating system to be
applied;
c. Full details for the blast and paint equipment, including
dehumidification, temperature, any other environmental control
measures, methods of access, etc.;
d. Details of the personnel involved in the work together with a clear
definition of their responsibilities and lines of communication;
e. Detailed procedures and plans for testing and inspection including
the methods and equipment to be used and the frequency of their
application and acceptance criteria;
f. Dew point determination table;
g. Description of and calibration methods for the required inspection
equipment;
h. Qualification of personnel.
Following review and approval by the COMPANY, the project quality plan may be
updated and revised during the work. All revisions shall be submitted to the
COMPANY for approval prior to being included in the quality plan. Review and
approval process for quality plan and work pack is shown in Appendix G.
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4.11.4 Reporting
The Contractor shall submit inspection reports not less than once per week. These
reports shall include details of weather conditions, air humidity, ambient and surface
temperature, particulars of surface preparation and paint application, e.g. blast
cleaning, wet and dry film thickness and any anomalies.
All parts and areas that have been inspected and accepted or rejected shall be
clearly identified and documented.
4.11.5 Inspection personnel and equipment

All inspection personnel shall be individually certified by a recognized Body, e.g.
NACE, Lloyds, DNV, TUV or Velosi, to be agreed by the COMPANY.
The Contractor shall provide and use all inspection equipment necessary to ensure
that the specified conditions and quality requirements are achieved.
4.12 OPERATIONS TO BE INSPECTED

i. The CONTRACTORS quality control shall ensure as a minimum inspection of the
following:
a. Material receipt condition and conformity, pre-blast condition.
b. Blasting abrasive or power tools.
c. Air supply.
d. Ambient and substrate temperatures with humidity and dew point at both
blasting and coating periods.
e. Standard of blasting, surface profile and grit removal.
f. Type, mixing, testing and condition of coating prior to use
g. Wet and dry film thickness.
h. Coating defects, holiday detection as specified, cure and adhesion tests.
i. Monitoring of atmosphere conditions during drying and curing.
j. Remedial coating and final handling.
k. Regular calibration of all inspection equipment.
ii. Inspection shall ensure that all operations meet the requirements of this specification
and CONTRACTOR's quality manual.
iii. All internal coatings and coating for immersion service shall be 100% holiday
detected as recommended by the COMPANY. (NACE RP 0188-88)
All detected holidays shall be repaired and the repairs re-checked.
iv. The COMPANY may monitor any or all inspection carried out by the CONTRACTOR
and therefore, all parts of the work shall be readily accessible to the COMPANY.
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v. Adequate lighting facilities and extraction if required shall be provided for all stages
of inspection to be carried out.
4.13 INSPECTION EQUIPMENT

i. All inspection equipment to be used shall be of a type approved by the COMPANY
and shall be calibrated as often as necessary, at least twice daily.
ii. Inspection equipment available shall include but not be limited to:
a. Surface profile gauge
b. Surface and air thermometers
c. Wet and dry bulb sling hygrometer (psychrometer)
d. Hydrometric tables for 0°C to 60°C
e. Wet and dry film thickness gauges
f. Adhesion testing equipment
g. Holiday detection equipment
h. Illuminated magnifier x 30
i. Telescopic inspection mirror.
j. Hypodermic needles and pressure gauge
k. PH determination kit
l. ISO 8501 – 1988 Standard
m. Any other test equipment required to ensure the quality of a specific coating.
4.14 INSPECTION DURING BLASTING/PAINTING ACTIVITIES

During blasting and painting operations the following shall be frequently monitored, to ensure
that the specified conditions are consciously achieved:
(a) weather conditions
(b) air, steel and dew point temperatures
(c) surface preparation standard
(d) surface profile
(e) wet film thickness
(f) presence of all required stripe coats
(g) dry film thickness (average of each individual layer and the minimum for the total dry
film thickness of the system)
4.15 ADHESION TEST

The adhesion between the coating system and to the substrate, shall be measured as
follows:
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(a) Portable, self-aligning, hydraulic controlled adhesion tester in accordance with

ISO 4624. The minimum pull-off strength for coating systems with a DFT greater
than 150microns shall be:
i. 5MPa (725psi) for zinc primed coating systems;
ii. 7MPa (1015psi) for non-zinc primed coatings systems;
iii. 10MPa (1450psi) for internal tank coatings.
(b) A crosscut test in accordance with ISO 2409, Class 0 for coating systems with a
maximum TDFT of 150microns.
Notes: Testing shall be done only on fully cured systems with a minimum 7days after final
coat. Spots damaged by the adhesion tests shall be repaired in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
4.16 REPORTING AND RECORDING SYSTEM

i. A comprehensive reporting and recording system shall be maintained throughout
all operations, for both site and shop operations.
ii. Daily report shall include weekly status and coating inventory report and inspection
release certificate. See Appendix B for typical type formats.
iii. Report formats shall be approved by the COMPANY and records shall be open to
inspection by the COMPANY on demand. All documentation is to be CONTRACTOR
supplied.
iv. Documentation covering supplied materials shall be included within the recording
system. A complete set of all records and documentation shall be made available to
the COMPANY on completion of work.
4.17 HANDLING AND DESPATCH
4.17.1 Handling Method and Equipment

(a) All handling equipment shall be of a suitable type and capacity for the item
to be coated.
(b) Handling equipment shall not damage uncoated or coated items, if any
mechanical damage occurs before final acceptance by the COMPANY. This
shall be rectified at the CONTRACTOR'S cost.
(c) Only nylon slings, or slings protected by nylon or similar materials shall be
used, unless the item to be moved is equipped with lifting lugs or properly
protected from paint damage.
(d) A forklift shall only be used for raising and transporting, when the items for
moving are securely placed on wooden pallets.
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(e) Coated items should be laid down separately on supports sufficiently raised
in order to avoid contact with water.
(f) No item shall be despatched without final approval from the COMPANY.
4.18 APPROVED COATING SCHEDULES
4.18.1 GENERAL
i. All paints and coating materials used shall be obtained from SUPPLIERS
approved by the COMPANY.
ii. The use of alternative paint systems due to e.g. high humidity or constant
downpour can only be applied after approval from COMPANY. All required
data sheets need to be submitted in advance.
iii. All materials shall be supplied in the SUPPLIERS’ original containers,

durably and legibly marked with the description of the contents. This shall
include the specification number. The colour reference number, the method
of application for which it is intended, the batch number, date of
manufacture, the shelf-life expiry date and the SUPPLIERS’ name or
recognized trade mark.
iv. Different brands or types of paint shall not be inter-mixed.
4.19 APPROVED COATING SUPPLIERS

i. Acceptance of coating materials shall be based on:
1) Positive outcome of DEP based qualification testing, i.e. coatings included in
TAMAP. Qualified vendors and products, in compliance with TAMAP, can be
found on Shell Standards Website:
http://sww05.europe.shell.com/standards/;
2) Long-term positive experience within Shell (in absence of qualified
coatings).
Vendors / coating systems, presently qualified in compliance with DEP /
TAMAP are:
(a) International Paint;
(b) Jotun;
(c) Hempel.
(d) Berger.
(e) Carboline.
Other SUPPLIERS not mentioned above may, in individual cases be accepted for a
restricted range of paints and coating materials with the approval of the COMPANY.
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ii. In this specification all paints are described by their general (generic) name.
4.20 COLOUR SCHEME

The final coat of a system shall be of a colour in accordance with the colour scheme given in
Appendix C of this specification.
4.21 COLOUR CODING

All piping systems shall be provided with a colour code of painted bands as specified in
Appendix D of this specification.
4.22 PAINT SYSTEM DATA SHEETS

i. Refer to pages 29 to 4.
ii. ALTERNATIVE – WATERBORNE SYSTEM shall only be used after approval from
the civil department TA2 or TA3
5.0 RECORDS
Record Record Retention Record

Custodian Period Location
N/A
6.0 REFERENCES
This specification shall be used in conjunction with the existing BLNG procedures and work
instructions. In the event of conflicts, the following order of reference shall prevail:
- BLNG procedures and work instructions
- Shell DEP
- International standards
Following are the BLNG procedures and work instruction relevant (not limited) to the repair
specification proposed in this document:
ACTIVITIES PROCEDURE/WORK INSTRUCTION

Life cycle Optimisation
EC-CP 18 (Life Cycle Optimisation Preservation Policy)
Preservation
Insulation EME-WI-38 (repair of hot, cold and Cryogenic Insulation)
Fireproofing EC-CP 13 (Fireproofing Requirements at BLNG)
Pipe Supports EC-CP 17 (Maintenance of Piping at their contact points)
Table2: List of relevant (not limited) BLNG procedures / work instructions.
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In the event of doubts, TA2 should be consulted prior to execution.
In this specification, reference is made to the following standards (latest revision).
(a) ISO 4624

Paint and Varnishes – Pull off test for adhesion
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 steel
substrates after removal of previous coatings.
ISO 8502-3
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and relates products – Test
for the assessment of surface cleanliness
– Part 3: Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for painting (pressure-sensitive
tape method)
(b) BS-5493 - Protection of Iron and Steel Structures.
(c) "Personal Protection Advice for the Use of Marine Paints and Compositions" published by
the Paint Makers Association of Great Britain.
(d) Shell DEP.30.48.00.31-GEN - Protective Coatings for Onshore Facilities

Shell DEP 30.48.40.31-GEN - Thermal spray coatings of aluminium and 85/15
zinc/aluminium alloy
Shell DEP 70.48.11.30-GEN - Protective coatings for offshore facilities.
(e) EC-CP-18 Control Procedure for Specification for Life Cycle Preservation Optimisation.
(f) EC-CP-13 Fire Proofing Requirements at BLNG
(g) SPC SP12 – Surface preparation and cleaning of metals by water-jetting prior to
recoating.
(h) SPC SP1 – Solvent cleaning
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(i) SSPC SP3 – Power tool cleaning
(j) SSPC SP11 - Power tool cleaning to bare metal with minimum surface profile of
25microns.
(k) ISO 1461 – Hot Dip Galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel Articles.
(l) ISO 8504 - 2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paint and related
products – Surface preparation methods-Part 2 : Abrasive blast-cleaning.
(m) RP 0287 – Measurement of surface profile of abrasive blast cleaned steel surfaces using
a Replica Tape.
(n) ASTM D 4285 – Standard test method for indicating oil and water in compressed air.
(o) NACE RP 0188-88 – Discontinuity (holiday) Testing of Protective coatings.
(p) ISO 10474-6 - Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints

and relates products – Test for the assessment of surface cleanliness – Part 6: Extraction
of soluble contaminants for analysis- the Bresle method.
(q) ISO 10864 – Fasteners – Hot dip galvanized coatings
(r) ISO 8502 - 9 - Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products – Test for the assessment of surface cleanliness Part 9: Field method for the
conduct metric determination of water Soluble salts.
(s) ISO 2409 - Cross cut test
(t) NACE 6G198 – Wet abrasive blasting.
(u) NACE SP0198-2010 – Control of corrosion Under I isolation and Fireproofing materials.
It is required that the CONTRACTOR shall be familiar with the contents of these documents and
comply with the relevant provisions of them as indicated in this specification. The latest editions of
these documents shall apply.
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7.0 DEFINITIONS
Definition for jargons, acronyms, etc used in this Control Procedure.
The following terms and abbreviations are applicable:
- DFT = Dry Film Thickness
- MDFT = Minimum Dry Film Thickness
- WFT = Wet Film Thickness
- HR = Heat resistant
- TA = Technical Authority
- ITP = Inspection and Test Plan
- PVC = Polyvinyl Chloride
- TSA = Thermal Spray Aluminium
- CUI = Corrosion Under Insulation
- VOC = Volatile Organic Compound
- HDG = Hot Dip Galvanized
- GRE = Glass fibre Reinforced Epoxy
The film thickness of blast cleaned surfaces are those measured with equipment calibrated over
the blast profile in use at the time of coating.
Only a maximum deviation of 20% above the minimum dry film thickness (MDFT) requirement is
allowable.
8.0 CHANGE HISTORY

Issue Revision Record Date
0 Draft translation to CP layout 1st October 2010
1 Issue for approval 1st December 2010
2 Update 1st July 2013
3 Update 1st February 2018
SUMMARY OF MAIN CHANGES

This coating specification revision dated 21.11.2017 is for updating the procedure to the current
coating practices in line with the DEP. 30.48.00.31 GEN. The main changes are summarized below.
Section Main changes Page no.

Cover Page New Template
Summary of Main New list of main changes in this 31
changes specification
1.2 Responsibilities and TA reference 5
Authorities
1.4 Scope & 1.5 General Removal of BRUNEI REFINERY from this 5
and Contractor Duties specification.
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1.7 Definitions Inclusion of maximum allowable DFT 31

2.4 Cleaned surface and Alignment accordance to paint system 10
residual salt
contamination
2.7 Equipment Nozzle inspection included. 11
7.1 Quality Assurance Quality plan approval process included. 23
and Control - General
Appendix G Quality Plan and Scope Change Handling 57
Process
Coating System 17 Change to Dry Silicone Acrylic and 50
changes to DFT thickness
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9.0 APPENDIX
APPENDIX A
PAINT SYSTEMS DATA SHEETS
SYSTEM 1 DATA SHEET
This coating system is to be used on carbon steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels,
piping and associated steelwork operating between – 45°C to 90°C for severe
corrosive and coastal environments and cooling water down pour zones.
(A) SURFACE PREPARATION
Grit blast clean to a visual standard of Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1988)
(B) COATING SYSTEM DFT
1st Coat : Inorganic Zinc Ethyl Silicate primer 75 Microns

2nd Coat :Epoxy micaceous iron oxide (MIO) 150 Microns
rd
3 Coat : Recoatable polyurethane (Note*) 50 Microns
M.D.F.T 275 Microns
(C) REMEDIAL SYSTEM
For minor areas of repair, where blast cleaning cannot be carried out, the following
system shall apply.
Power tool clean to visual standard ST-3 (ISO 8501-1-1988)
1st Coat : Surface tolerant H.B epoxy 150 Microns

nd
M.D.F.T 200 Microns
Notes:
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(1) When over-coating IOZ With MIO, apply a mist coat and flush off to touch dry prior
to applying full 2nd coat to avoid bubbling.
(2) For IOZ, mix well the liquid base with Zn powder and maintain continuous stirring
while painting.
(3) Recommended not to exceed 120micrins DFT of IOZ to avoid mud-cracking.
(4) For effective curing of IOZ, the RH should not be below 60% because this product
requires moisture from the atmosphere for adequate curing.
(5) Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured.
(6) For steel floors an anti-slip material shall be applied before final top coat.
(7) For stopaq application, PU is not required.
(8) A solvent rub test using MEK in accordance with ASTM D 4752 is recommended. to
ensure inorganic zinc primers are fully cured before over-coating.
(9) Good stock rotation for Inorganic Zinc Ethyl Silicate primer is important due to a
shorter shelf life of the product.
(10) Coating system used for repainting transformers shall be of non-conductive
type.
CP-001
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SYSTEM 2 DATA SHEET
To be used on carbon steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels, piping and associated
steelwork operating between – 45°C to 90°C for highly corrosive environments.
Grit blast clean to a visual standard of Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1988)
(B) COATING SYSTEM (solvent borne) DFT
1st Coat : Zinc rich epoxy primer 75 Microns

2nd Coat : Epoxy micaceous iron oxide (MIO) 150 Microns
rd
3 Coat : Recoatable Polyurethane (Note*) 50 Microns
M.D.F.T 275 Microns
(C) REMEDIAL SYSTEM
For minor areas of repair, where blast cleaning cannot be carried out, the following
shall apply.
Power tool clean to visual standard ST-3 (ISO 8501-1-1988)

2ndCoat : Recoatable polyurethane (Note*) 50 Microns
M.D.F.T 200 Microns
Notes:
(1) Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured
(2) For steel floors an anti-slip material shall be applied before final top coat.
(3) For stopaq application, PU not required.
CP-001
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SYSTEM 3 DATA SHEET Commented [Radzi1]: Confusion between Syst 3 & 15
To be used on carbon steel non-insulated piping, jetty piles, splash/tidal zones and
underground piping, etc. with operating temperature between ambient to 120°C
Blast clean to a visual standard of Sa 2.5 (ISO 8501-1988), or UHP Water Jet to visual standard
SSPC-12/ NACE no:5
1st Coat : Modified Epoxy Coating 250 Microns

nd
2 Coat : Modified Epoxy Coating 250 Microns
M.D.F.T 500 Microns
NOTES:
(1) Over coating interval of Modified Epoxy Coating shall not exceed 3days.
(2) Different colours shall be used between 1 st and 2nd coat.
(3) Surface profile of 70-125 is recommended for this system for grid blasting.
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
SYSTEM 4 DATA SHEET
To be used on carbon steel, non-insulated and insulated piping and vessels operating
between +90˚C to 450˚C.
Blast clean to a minimum visual standard Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1988)
1st Coat : Zinc ethyl silicate epoxy primer 75 Microns

nd
2 Coat : Silicone H.R. Aluminium 25 Microns
rd
M.D.F.T 125 Microns
(C) SYSTEM TO BE APPLIED IN CLASSIFIED HAZARDOUS AREAS
Apply one coat of zinc ethyl silicate to a dry film thickness of 75 to100 microns.
NOTES:
(1) Do not exceed the recommended DFT’s for these high temperature coating as their
performance may be impaired.
(2) Heat resisting paint only cure at certain elevated temperatures. Before having
been cured the paint system may be vulnerable to weather conditions.
(3) Inorganic zinc primers - A solvent rub test using MEK in accordance with ASTM
D 4752 is recommended. to ensure inorganic zinc primers are fully cured before
over-coating.
(4) Good stock rotation for Inorganic Zinc Ethyl Silicate primer is important due to
shorter shelf of the product.
CP-001
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SYSTEM 5 DATA SHEET
To be used on carbon steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels, piping and furnace
stacks operating between +200°C to +600°C.
Blast clean to a minimum visual standard Sa2½ (ISO 8501-1988)
1st Coat : Silicone heat resisting primer 50 Microns

nd
3rd Coat : Silicone H.R. Aluminium 30 Microns
M.D.F.T 110 Microns
NOTES:
(1) For vessels and piping located within a classified hazardous area, the aluminium
silicone H.R. finish shall be omitted.
(2) Heat resisting paint only cure at certain elevated temperatures. Before having been
cured the paint system may be vulnerable to weather conditions.
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
SYSTEM 6 DATA SHEET
To be used on stainless steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels and piping operating
between +80°C to +200°C.
(a) Remove grease and oil by solvent cleaning (SSPC-SP1).
(b) Wash with potable water to remove salt contamination.
(c) Lightly blast clean to remove rust stains and provide a suitable ”key” for paint
application.
(d) For minor areas of repair where blast cleaning cannot be carried out, surface
preparation by stainless steel wire brushing shall be used.
1st Coat : Heat resisting aluminium finish 25 Micron

nd
2 Coat : Heat resisting aluminium finish 25 Micron
M.D.F.T 50 Micron
NOTES:
(1) Under no circumstances shall zinc containing paints be used on stainless steels.
(2) Only aluminium oxide abrasives or other inert (aluminium silicate) blasting media
shall be used for blast cleaning.
(3) Do not exceed the recommended DFT’s for these high temperature coatings as their
performance may be impaired.
(4) Heat resisting paint only cure at certain elevated temperatures. Before having been
cured the paint system may be vulnerable to weather conditions.
CP-001
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SYSTEM 7 DATA SHEET
To be used on stainless steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels, equipment and piping
operating between –165°C to +80°C.

(c) Lightly sweep blast (SSPC-SP7) with fine non metallic grit to remove rust
stains and provide a suitable key” for paint application.
preparation by abrading with coarse sandpaper and/or by stainless steel wire
brushing shall be used.
1st Coat : Zinc free polyamide epoxy primer 50 Microns

nd
2 Coat : Polyamide cured HB epoxy 150 Microns
rd
M.D.F.T 250Microns
NOTES:
(a) Under no circumstances shall zinc containing paints be used on stainless

steels.
(b) Only aluminium oxide abrasives or other inert (aluminium silicate) blasting
media shall be used for blast cleaning.
(c) Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured.
(e) For insulated apply 1st coat only.
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(f) SYSTEM 8 DATA SHEET
To be used on aluminium, non-insulated and insulated vessels, equipment and piping

operating between -165°C to +80°C.
(c) Lightly sweep blast clean to remove rust stains and provide a suitable ”key” for
(d) the paint application.
preparation by abrading with coarse sandpaper or power tool cleaning shall be
used.
1st Coat : Wash primer 10 Microns

nd
2 Coat : Polyamide cured HB epoxy 150 Microns
3rd Coat : Recoatable polyurethane (Note*) 50 Microns
M.D.F.T 160 Microns
NOTES:
(a) Only aluminium oxide abrasives or other inert (aluminium silicate) blasting
media shall be used for blast cleaning.
(b) Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured.
(c) For insulated apply 1st coat only.
(d) Wash primer not required if light sweep (SSPC No.7) with fine non metallic grit
to
roughen the surface for better coating adhesion.
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
SYSTEM 9 DATA SHEET
To be used on the internals of steel tanks, vessels and associated equipment for domestic
potable water.
Blast clean to a visual standard SA3 (ISO 8501– 1988).
1st Coat : Zinc free epoxy primer 75 Micron

2nd Coat : Amine adduct Epoxy High Build 125 Micron
3rd Coat : Amine adduct Epoxy High Build 125 Micron
M.D.F.T 325 Micron
NOTES :
1. The contractor shall provide the necessary evidence (health authority approvals) to
demonstrate the suitability of the paint system used is safe for drinking water
systems.
2. The completed paint system shall be 100% holiday tested at 4V per microns DFT.
3. Salt test shall be carried out after blasting/prior to painting. Refer Table 2 Page 12.
4. Roller application shall only be allowed subject to company approval.
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
SYSTEM 10 DATA SHEET
To be used on the internal of steel tanks, vessels and associated equipment for
jet fuel, diesel fuel and gasoline service.
Blast clean to a visual standard SA2.5 (ISO 8501– 1988).
1st Coat : Amine adduct epoxy primer 75 Microns

nd
2 Coat : Amine adduct epoxy HB 125Microns
3rd Coat : Amine adduct epoxy HB 125 Microns
M.D.F.T 325 Microns
NOTES :
1. The above paint materials must meet the relevant requirements of Chapter V of DEP
30.48.00.31 – GEN including the requirements of item 12: “Compatibility with Aviation
Fuels”
2. Salt test shall be carried out after blasting/prior to painting. Refer Table 2 on page 12.
3. Roller application shall only be allowed subject to company approval.
4. The completed paint system shall be 100% holiday tested at 4V per microns DFT
CP-001
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To be used for the top coat of galvanised items either for coding purposes or for
maintenance of severely weathered items as described in section 3.6.
Remove dirt, oil, grease and white zinc corrosion products by means of
solvent cleaning or fresh water wash and scrub. Light sweep with non metallic grit to create Commented [Radzi2]: This can remove the zinc.
key for coating adhesion.
(B) FOR NEWLY GALVANISED ITEMS DFT
1st Coat : Etch primer 5-10 Microns

nd
2 Coat : H.B. Polyamide Epoxy finish 150 Microns
rd
3 Coat : Recoatable Polyurethane 50 Microns
M.D.F.T 210Microns
(C) FOR AGED GALVANISED ITEMS
Surface preparation
Light sweep with non metallic grit to create key for coating adhesion.
1st Coat : H.B. Polyamide Epoxy finish 150 Microns

2nd Coat : Recoatable Polyurethane 50 Microns
200Microns
NOTES:
1. Coating of galvanized steel, so called duplex system shall only be applied in a severe
corrosive (saline) environment, e.g., coastal, and in cases where access for future
maintenance is difficult.
2. Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured.
3. Etch primer not required if light sweep (SSPC No.7) with non metallic grit to roughen
surface for coating adhesion
CP-001
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To be used on all Glass-fibre Reinforced Epoxy (G.R.E.) insulated items.
Remove oil grease and dirt by solvent cleaning and hand abrade.
1st Coat : H.B. Polyamide Epoxy 150 Microns

nd
2 Coat : Recoatable Polyurethane 50 Microns
M.D.F.T 200Microns
Note:
1. Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured
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To be used on all equipment and structure with TSA requirements only after consulting the
corrosion engineer.
Blast clean to a visual standard minimum SA2.5 (ISO 8501– 1988).
(B) COATING SYSTEM TSA DFT
1st Coat : Aluminium (TSA): minimum 250 Micron

nd
2 Coat : Sealer coat: maximum 40 Micron
3rd Coat : Top coat Epoxy sealer maximum 40 Micron
th
4 Coat : Finish coat Aliphatic polyurethane: max 50 Micron
Notes:
Thermal spray aluminium coating shall not be sealed when applied:
(i) To immersed components;
(ii) Under insulation (to protect against CUI); or
(iii) To buried components (e.g. buried piping).
Any other area of application requires TSA to be sealed.
Sealer used should be:

Dehoe HT-10 or
Sherwin Williams Thermocure
The coating thickness shall be measured by means of a thickness meter based on

eddy-current or electromagnetic techniques, in accordance with ISO 2808, methods 7B
(magnetic-flux), 7C (magnetic-induction) or 7D (Eddy-current).
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
To be used on all building exterior, interior and concrete fireproofing

Remove oil and grease by solvent cleaning. All other impurities, dirt, algae,
fungus, effloresces and old defective coatings shall be cleaned of the concrete
with high pressure water cleaning/jetting. Wet abrasive blasting (NACE 6G198) is
also recommended if required to completely remove the existing coating on concrete.
(B) COATING SYSTEM FOR EXTERIOR
Outer Walls / Fireproofing concrete

Where painting of wall surface consisting of concrete or rendering work is specified,
the applied paint shall be fungus resistant/anti algae/anti carbonation. Also a solvent
based primer coat or wall sealer shall be required.
Coating system
1st Coat : Solvent based Acrylic Wall Sealer 40 microns
2nd Coat : Solvent based Acrylic Top coat 40 Microns
3rd Coat : Solvent based Acrylic Top coat 40 Microns
(C) COATING SYSTEM FOR INTERIOR OF BUILDINGS
Water based primer coat of wall sealer shall be required.

Normally 2 layers of High Build Emulsion paint shall be applied.
No. of layers may be changed depending on surface conditions.
Coating system
1st Coat :Water based Acrylic Wall Sealer 30 microns
2nd Coat :Water based Acrylic Top coat 50 Microns
3rd Coat :Water based Acrylic Top coat 50 Microns
Notes:
1. For the final two coat application, slight contrasting colours are recommended to
achieve the desired thickness.
2. Water based weather resistant emulsion coating system may also be applied for the
exterior wall of less aggressive environments subject to Company approval.
3. Epoxy/Polyurethane coating system can also be used for concrete surfaces subject to
company approval.

CP-001
BAM CODE AND NAME:
EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
This system shall be used for all buried and immersed carbon steel pipe system with
temperature range (-) 45 to 70oC.
Blast clean to a visual standard Sa2.5 (ISO 8501– 1988).
1st Coat : Zinc free polyamide epoxy primer 50 Microns

2nd Coat : Polyamide cured HB epoxy 150 Microns
M.D.F.T 200 Microns
(C) STOPAQ FINISH
Apply Stopaq Wrapping CZH to minimum 30 cm above ground and cover with Black
PVC outer-wrap.
Up to the first meter below ground (transition area) a coating system shall be applied below
STOPAQ.
(D) Holiday Test
Where applicable, Holiday Test shall cover 100% of the area applied with stopaq and shall be
holiday free up to 15kV as per the vendor recommendations.
CP-001
BAM CODE AND NAME:
EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
To be used on carbon steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels, piping and associated
steelwork at operating between – 45°C to 90°C for areas where grit blasting is not
practical or allowed.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove all contaminants on the surface and if any oil and grease is present, clean with
solvent (SP1). Hand/Power tool clean (SP2/SP3) to remove all rust, pitting and roughen
the surface to create anchor (SP11) for coating application. Clean the surface with water
where applicable and finally clean with thinner just before coating application.
COATING SYSTEM DFT

2nd Coat : Apply Stopaq EZ 2 mm
rd
M.D.F.T 200 Microns (Excluding stopaq)
Notes:
(1) Recoatable polyurethane shall be isocyanate-free cured.
(2) Stopaq EZ can also be applied over cleaned metal surfaces.
(3) Application of this coating system is highly recommended for coating rejuvenation
at compressor house and for field joints during TA to avoid dust contamination.
(4) Stopaq EZ can be coated directly with PU or Epoxy.
CP-001
BAM CODE AND NAME:
EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
To be used on carbon steel, non-insulated and insulated vessels, associated steelwork

and piping with operating between up to 600° C for areas where grit blasting is not
practical or allowed.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Remove all contaminants on the surface and if any oil and grease is present, clean with
solvent (SP1). Hand/Power tool clean (SP2/SP3) to remove all rust, pitting and roughen
the surface to create anchor (SP11) for coating application. Clean the surface with water
where applicable and finally clean with thinner just before coating application.
COATING SYSTEM DFT
1st Coat : Multi-polymeric Matrix Coating 125 Microns

2nd Coat : Dry Silicone Acrylic 25 Microns
M.D.F.T 150 Microns
Notes:
1. Over coating of Multipolymreic matrix shall not exceed 7days.
2. Application of this coating system is highly recommended for coating rejuvenation of

hot lines at compressor house and for field joints during TA to avoid dust
contamination to equipment.
This system is also applicable for OCP bypass stack with surface preparation to Sa2½
standard.
3. Refer to ECE-WI-022 for work instruction on power tool cleaning and coating.
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
APPENDIX B
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION DURING SURFACE PREPARATION
AND PAINTING OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The following represents the concern of health and safety requirements, industrial hygiene,
potential hazards involved during surface preparation operations, and the handling of paint and
thinners.
These notes are not intended to be exhaustive and do not cover all eventualities, however, they
shall provide significant information which all personnel must familiarise themselves with, in order
to protect their own personal health and safety, and of all other personnel working within the BLNG
plant.
NOTE: This safety information must be read in conjunction with the BLNG safety procedure regulations.
REMEMBER
A IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ANY SAFETY ASPECT CONTACT YOUR SUPERVISOR, BLNG PAINTING
SECTION, OR SAFETY DIVISION.
B SAFETY CAN BE ASSURED BY ADOPTING A SENSIBLE WORKING ATTITUDE AND GOOD

HOUSKEEPING PRACTISE.
1. BLAST CLEANING OPERATIONS
Blast cleaning is a potentially dangerous operation due to the velocity of expelled abrasives, and the necessary
pressure of 100 psi required to operate the equipment. We must therefore comply with the following:
1.1 Pre-Blast Checks / Requirements
1.1.1 Ensure that all points within a 20 metre radius of the blasting area, are sign posted with the
posters provided, e.g. danger, blasting in progress.
1.1.2 Check dead man safety handle unit is operating correctly.
1.1.3 Check the operative air hood filter is clean.
1.1.4 Check the blast hood visor screen is clear and securely sealed.
1.1.5 Ensure blast pot is at safe working distance away from the area / item to be blasted. (Normally
15 metres). If this cannot be realistically achieved, place screen between blast pot and working area.
1.1.6 Always ensure twist lock coupling are secured by wire.
1.2 Post Blast Checks / Requirements
1.2.1 Always wear safety goggles for eye protection.

1.2.2 All personnel involved in the operations must wear dust masks and ear protection.
1.2.3 When loading blast pot, ensure that the safety air shut off valve is in the off position.
1.2.4 Always wear approved safety gloves.
1.2.5 Never place your hand between the “mushroom” and pot, always use a long handled brush for
cleaning this area.
1.2.6 Never stand over the blast pot when switching on.
1.2.7 OPERATOR: Never point blast nozzle in direction of other personnel.
1.2.8 Always wear correct / approved protective coveralls.
1.2.9 Never tie “dead man down”
1.2.10 When removing rust or old coatings by manual abrading techniques, wear eye protection and a
dust mask.
CP-001
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EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
2. PAINTING OPERATIONS
The majority of paints contain flammable organic solvents, which when a tin is opened, release solvent
vapours, which must be appreciated are a risk to health and safety if misused. Whether, we are applying
paint by brush, roller or airless spray equipment, there are a number of fundamental rules / precautions
which must be applied at all times. We therefore advise as follows:
2.1. Personal Protection (Skin and Eye Contact)
2.1.1 If paint is spilled, ventilate the area to remove fumes.

2.1.2 Mop up all spilled paint with absorbent material and dispose in closed metal containers.
2.1.3 Select sensible working clothes that cover as much of the body as possible.
2.1.4 Always wear gloves and eye protection.
2.1.5 Removes rings and watchstraps before starting work as they can trap paint or solvent next to the skin.
2.1.6 Always read and observe precautionary notices on paint tins and material data sheets.
2.1.7 Do not touch your mouth or eye, with your gloves.
2.1.8 Eye are particularly sensitive, so if you are splashed in the eye with paint or thinners, wash with fresh water
immediately, and seek medical advice immediately.
2.2 Inhalation
The inhalation of solvent fumes, dust and paint vapours must be avoided, therefore we must follow the
precaution as listed: -
2.2.1 If working in confined or enclosed spaces ensure that ventilation is available to remove solvent fumes.
2.2.2 If spaces are difficult to ventilate efficiently always wear an approved air fed mask / hood.
2.2.3 Never enter a space where fumes have or could have accumulated without wearing breathing apparatus.
2.2.4 In well-ventilated spaces always wear an approved dust cartridge respirator, and replace cartridges
regularly.
2.2.5 Never use rags wrapped over the mouth as a respirator.
2.3 Ingestion
Food and drink must never be consumed stored or prepared in areas where paint is being stored or applied.
2.4. Airless Spray

This method of application uses very high pressures up to 3000 psi. The paint jet can easily penetrate
the skin if used without proper care and attention.
2.4.1 Always wear gloves, suitable coveralls and eye protection even when flushing lines and gun cleaning
operations.
2.4.2 To prevent spray mist coming into contact with exposed skin (face) always use a non -greasy barrier cream.
2.4.3 When using air fed mask / hood, replace clean eye shields fairly frequently when spraying, to prevent
accidents due to obscured vision.
2.4.4 Never place your hand in front of spray to test pressure.
2.4.5 Never point spray at other personal.
2.4.6 Always ensure that the trigger safety lock is applied when gun is not in use, and check lines for dam age /
leaks.
CP-001
APPENDIX C
COATINGS DAILY INSPECTION REPORT SAMPLE
APPENDIX D
COLOUR SCHEME
RAL
STRUCTURAL / EQUIPMENT / VESSELS COLOUR
No.
Onshore Structural Steel. Off White 9010
Carbon and stainless steel piping (Ambient Temp). Off White 9010
Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Separators, Sight glass and Process
Off White 9010
Tanks
Safety Equipment and Fire Fighting System. Shell Red 3000
Dangerous obstructions, warning barriers, etc. Shell Yellow 1021
Jig and overhead cranes Shell Yellow 1021
Dove /
Electrical Equipment. 7036
Platinum Grey
Handrails / Walkways / Ladders Black 9005
Boilers / Air Stacks / Waste Heat Boilers. Aluminium 9006
Flue Stacks, and designated structures. Aluminium 9006
Offshore structural members (sub and super structure) Shell Yellow 1021
9005
Offshore topside structure. Black /Grey /
7036
G.R.E. insulated lines. Off White 9010
Loading Arms Pebble Grey 7032
Off White 9010
Building exterior
Dove / Platinum
7036
Grey
Off White 9010
Building interior
Dove / Platinum
9036
Grey
Building door Bright Blue 5015
Concrete columns and supports Silver Grey 7001
Concrete wall – Sand Bed Filter, Flocculator Bright Blue 5015
Concrete wall – Settling Pond Ivory 1014
Dove / Platinum
Transformers 9036
Grey
NOTE: ON ALUMINIUM COLOUR and ALUMINIUM BASED PAINTS
The use of aluminium based paint in classified hazardous areas at BLNG is acceptable but with COMPANY
approval on each location. The likelihood of a thermite reaction when aluminium is impacted by a rusty steel
object is negligible.
BAM CODE AND NAME:
EQUIPMENT INTEGRITY
APPENDIX E
COLOUR CODE INDENTIFICATION FOR PIPELINES AND PIPING SYSTEMS
RAL
SERVICE FOR PIPELINES AND PIPING SYSTEMS COLOUR
NO.
GAS: HYDRO – CARBON Shell Yellow 1021
Blue
TOOL AIR 5009
(Midnight)
FIRE WATER LINE Shell Red 3002
INSTRUMENT AIR Bright Blue 5015
NITROGEN Black 9005
Chocolate
OIL 8014
Brown
CHEMICAL Violet 4001
WATER Dark Green 6002
STEAM Aluminum 9006
All pipelines and piping systems shall be identified by colour code banding.
The painted bands, of approximately 150 mm width, shall be applied at maximum 5 M intervals and at
either side of each valve, pump, or flange, and wall penetrations.
Whenever designated, arrows and wording shall be applied indicating the flow direction, and line
contents.
Coating of hot dip galvanized (HDG) structural steel is not applicable unless specified as per section
3.6.
CP-001
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APPENDIX F
EXAMPLE GRIT / DUST CONTAINMENT
When grit blast activities shall be executed in an ‘on stream’ plant or nearby running equipment, a
sealed enclosure shall be erected in order to prevent grit and dust flying around in the plant. Therefore
an ‘under-pressure’ shall be created by means of exhaust fans in combination with dust catchers.
The size shall be depended of the location and shall be determined in concert with Operation
Department and the BLNG Painting Supervisor.
The contractor shall make a proposal, which include the design of the working habitat,
structures, dimensions, canvas materials, exhaust facilities, grit catchers / removal, access etc.
CP-001
APPENDIX G
QUALITY PLAN AND SCOPE CHANGE HANDLING PROCESS
APPENDIX H
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APPENDIX I
Inspection test Plan (ITP) – Sample
CP-001
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4.6.6 Environmental Control 17

8.0 CHANGE HISTORY 31

Respective TA can be referred to BLNG Manual of Authorities document.

CONTRACTORS responsibility to ensure that no change takes place to coating material or

3.8. Scheduling, Planning and Pre job conferences as may be necessary.

4.1 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

4.1.3.The recommendations for safety precautions and personal protection guidelines as

4.1.6.Prevailing Industrial statutory requirements of levels VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)

4.2 PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

4.4 SURFACE PREPARATION

4.4.1 Surface Preparation Standards

iii. Solvent cleaning, in accordance with SSPC-SP1, of contaminated surfaces and

4.4.2 Surface Preparation, Materials and Methods

4.4.3 Table 1- Surface Preparation International standards

Grade of surface cleanliness ISO 8501-1 SSPC NACE

Abrasive Blast Cleaning

White Metal Sa3 SP5 No.1

Near White Metal Sa2½ SP10 No.2

Commercial Sa2 SP6 No.3

Light Sweep (Brush Off) Sa1 SP7 No.4

Industrial - SP14 No.8

Wet grit blasting - TR 2 6G198

Non Abrasive Cleaning

Solvent Cleaning - SP1 -

Hand Tool Cleaning ST2orST3 SP2 -

Power Tool Cleaning ST2orST3 SP3 -

Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal (Profile min 25µ) - SP11 -

Water-jetting Wa2.5 SP12 5

4.4.4 Cleaned surfaces and residual salt contamination

Table 2 Maximum Total Soluble Salts

Coating Category New Constructions Maintenance

Internal surfaces of vessel and tanks 25mg/m² 25mg/m²

External carbon steel surfaces 25mg/m² 50mg/m²

Stainless surfaces 20mg/m² 20mg/m²

4.4.5 Weather and Surface Conditions

4.4.6 Removal of Contaminants and Surface Marks

4.4.8 Grit and Dust Containment and Removal

4.4.9 Air Supply

4.4.10 Masking and Protection

4.4.11 Night Work

4.4.12 Remedial Work

4.5 COATING MATERIALS

4.5.1 Materials to be used

4.5.2 Material Storage

4.5.3 Material Control

4.5.4 Material Preparation Prior to Use

4.5.6 Hot Dip Galvanizing

4.6 APPLICATION OF COATING

4.6.2 Mixing and Thinning

4.6.3 Application Equipment

4.6.4 Application methods

4.6.5 Coating System Application

iv. Excessive thickness for coatings, particularly catalysed materials must be

4.6.6 Environmental Control

ii. Newly applied coatings shall be protected from inclement conditions

iv. Manufacturer's recommendations regarding exposure limits to solvents,

4.6.7 Remedial Requirement for defective Coatings

iv. Surface preparation of areas to be repaired shall be in accordance with

4.7 PROCEDURE AT WELD

iv. Masking shall be applied to the raised face or gramophone face of

4.7.2 Surface Preparation

4.7.3 Coating Application