Blast Training

TSTI QUALITY
ASSURANCE TRAINING
Blast Competency Training, July 12th
2016
Instructor: Olumide Aluko
TRINITY Reference Only

STRUCTURAL TOWERS, INC.
TSTI Build Processes and 5 Quality Tollgates
Quality Quality
QA Tollgate # 1 Tollgate # 2
Measure
Hold BEFORE T-Flange Taper BEFORE
on Base Ring 1
Steel Plates Areas Production Fit-Up !
and Parts
Receiving Blast Plates, then Roll Plates and VT, then UT Weld Flanges to Rings VT, then MT and Sand Ring # 27
Inspection Cut and Bevel Weld Long Seams Long Seam Welds 1, 8, 9, 17, 18 and 27 UT Flange Welds Flange Weld
Critical to Quality Critical to Quality Quality

Wiki-SCAN the CTQ CTQ Tollgate # 3
Training Rings sent to Girth Seam Welds Data Data
the Fit-up Line Source Source BEFORE
and Ring Off-sets
Reference Only Blast !!!
Defect % Flanges
QA-17 MQAR
Fit-Up, Weld VT, then UT Base Section: Cut Weld Bosses MT and/or PT Bosses Measure Flanges
TSTI - Towers Girth Seams and Girth Seam Door Hole, Fit and and Personnel and Tie Offs; UT and Waviness and Taper;
Measure Off-Sets Welds Weld Door Frame Tie Offs PT Door Frame Welds Complete Repairs + NDEs
Process Flow
20 Feb. 2015 Quality Quality

Post Blast Weld Measure Measure Tollgate # 4 Tollgate # 5
Source: TSTI Quality Section sent to VT Inspections; Zinc Coating each Coating BEFORE BEFORE
the Blast Area Check Profile Thickness Thickness
Assembly Green Tag Storage
Yard
Blast Metallize Flange Paint Install Section Verify AC Circuits and Final Assembly
Section Areas with Zinc Section Internals (Assy.) Bus Bar Torques + Stripes Inspection
Pre-Loading and
Shipping MQAR
Completions are tracked via “signed” MQAR (Manufacturing and Quality Assurance Record) documents.
Blast and Coating Specification Job
 The owner is normally responsible for the

preparation of a specification of a blast &
coating job
Safety in Blast and Paint Application
Bend Hose
Abrasive Blast: Personnel Protection from Hazards
6
Commonly Used Abrasive Blast Material
 Steel grit
 Steel shot
Safety in Blast and Paint Application (Cont.…)
Abrasive Blast: Personnel Protection from Hazards

8
Operators Safety Gear and Deadman Valve
Blast Operator Safety Gear
Deadman Valve in off “Position”

Hazard information: Abrasive Blast Cleaning
 Abrasive blasting uses compressed air or water to

direct a high velocity stream of an abrasive
material to clean an object or surfaces
 Never get in the path of an abrasive blast.
 Abrasive particle can travel as fast as 450 mph

(724 kph)
10
Safety Concern Around the Deadman Valve
Damaged Coupling
11
Hazard information: Abrasive Blast Cleaning
 Abrasive Blast cleaning at high pressure is a

dangerous operation.
 It is essential to follow steps that would protect

both the operators and other site or plant
personnel.
12
Hazard information: Blast Hose Couplings
Steel Safety Cotter Pins
13
Hazard information: Abrasive Blast Equipment
 The Blast hose ID should be 3 times (preferably 4

times) the size of the Nozzle orifice
 Choose the appropriate couplings and holders

based on the job suitability not on the price
14
Abrasive Blast Equipment
Types of Blast Hoses used with Deadman-Valve

15
Hazard information: Abrasive Blast Equipment
 Protect workers from exposure to Carbon

monoxide
 A colorless, odorless, and deadly gas
 Installation of CO monitor/alarm helps protect

workers from exposure
16
Different Kinds of Hazards
 Electric Shock
 Suffocation
 Explosion
17
Hazard information: Blast Motor
Exposure of Electrical Wires on a Blast Air wash Motor
18
Different Kinds of Hazards
 Falling Objects
 Inhalation of Solvent or other Chemical & Fire
 Health Problems from Toxic Materials.
19
Different Kinds of Hazards: (Fall Protection)
Safety Harness
Harness tied to Man lift

20
(Fall Protection) Hazards
ABRASIVE UNIT GRIT HOPPER EXPOSED WITHOUT COVER PLATE

21
Hazards From Blast Cleaning Equipment's
22
Hazards from Blast Cleaning Equipment Cont...
ENSURE CO MONITOR IS CALIBRATED & FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED
23
Hazards from Blast Equipment: Carbon Monoxide
VALIDATE CO MONITOR LIGHTNING INDICATOR IS GREEN

24
Hazards from Blast Cleaning Equipment Cont.…
VALIDATE CO MONITOR CALIBRATION STICKER IS UPDATED
25
Hazards From Blast Cleaning Equipment's (cont…)
 Cleaning Solvents
 Paint Materials
 Spray Equipment
 Support Equipment
 Environment
27
Safety Measures: Ventilation (Cont.…)
 Use exhaust ventilation systems in

containment structures to capture dust.
28
Use HEPA Filtered Vacuum (cont.…)
 Do not use compressed air to clean as this

will create dust in the air
 Clean and decontaminate tarps and other

equipment on the worksite
29
Safety Measures: Personal Hygiene (cont.…)
 Prohibit eating,
 No drinking, or tobacco products in blasting areas
 Provide wash stations
 So workers can wash their hands & face and before

eating, drinking, or smoking
30
Safety Measures (cont.…)
 Vacuum or remove contaminated work

clothes before eating, drinking, or smoking
 Provide accommodations for end-of-shift

showers
31
Safety Respirators (Niosh-Certified) cont.…
 Abrasive blasting respirator must cover the

wearer’s head
 Including the neck and shoulders
 This would help protect the wearer from rebounding

abrasives
 No dust is safe to breathe!
32
NIOSH Approved Respirators (cont.…)
33
Safety Respirators (Cont.…)
 Use respirators approved by Niosh
 This helps provide protection from dusts

produced during abrasive-blasting
operations.
34
NIOSH Approved Respirators
35
Safety Respirators (Cont.…)
 Personnel involved in cleaning may also need

respiratory protection
 Use type CE-Niosh- certified blasting airline

respirator with +VE pressure blast helmet
36
NIOSH Approved Respirators (cont.…)
Nava 2000 Blast Hood & Suit
37
Safety Measures (Cont.…)
 Employers must establish a comprehensive

respiratory protection program as required by
OSHA
 Follow the rules for equipment setup &

component compatibility
38
Personal Protective Equipment
 Hearing Protection
 Eye and face protection
 Helmet
 Safety shoes or boots
39
Safety Measures (Cont.…)
 Leather gloves that protect to full

forearm and aprons (or coveralls)
 Operator may be required to ground

equipment
40
Safety Measures: Worker Training (cont.…)
 Provide training to abrasive blast operators
 Support personnel on blasting health and safety

hazards.
41
Safety Measures: Educate on Use of Controls Cont.
 Personal hygiene practices
 Safe work practices and the use of PPE and

respirators
42
Safety Measures (cont.…)
 Blasting materials on (SDS) per OSHA’s

requirement
 Manufacturers are required to include appropriate

health hazard information on the MSDS
43
Ambient Conditions per ISO 8502-4
 Surface Temperature >5°F above air Dew point
 Relative Humidity <75% for Blast & TSC
 Relative Humidity <85% for Prime Coat (Epoxy Primer)
 Relative Humidity <70% for Topcoat (Polyurethane)
Per TSTI Plan A specifications/Product data sheet
44
Ambient Conditions per ISO 8502-4
45
Environmental Psychrometer + IR Thermometer
(EXTECH HD500)
46
(Extech HD500 Psychrometer): Values to TSTI
 Reduction in the time it takes to measure
 Increases accuracy

 Used as an environmental data logger
 Cost is cheap & equipment is rugged
 Infrared capability
 3-in-1 combination meter
 USB compatibility to the PC
47
Electronic Hygrometer (Positector DPM)
48
Ambient Condition: Surface Temperature
 This is the temperature of the surface

awaiting preparation
 The coating application, and the temperature

of the air near that surface
49
Ambient Conditions (Cont.…)
 That can have great effect on the coatings

application itself
50
Substrate Pre-Blast Conditions
 Visually Inspect the surface to be coated
 Ensure surface is free from grease, oil or any

form of contaminant
 Steel soluble salt such as sulfates/chlorides
51
Substrate Pre-Blast Conditions: Testing for Soluble Salt
52
Substrate Pre-Cleaning
 Treat any oil & grease with SSPC-SP 1,

Solvent Cleaning
 Treat any salt contamination with a low or

high pressure washing per SSPC-SP 1 &
SSPC-SP 12/NACE NO.5
 This also includes removing dirt, snow, ice &

water prior to mechanical cleaning
53
Substrate Pre-Blast Conditions: Oil and Grease Cont.…
Oil & Grease
54
Substrate Post-Blast Conditions: Contaminants
Contaminants on a Tower Section
55
Paint Marker Residue on a Section after Blast
Paint Marker Residue

56
Substrate Pre-Blast Conditions: Contaminants
57
58
Contaminants from an Internal Diameter of a Tower Section

59
Foot Print from Personnel

with No Booties
Contaminants from an Internal Diameter of a Tower Section

60
Substrate Pre-Blast Conditions
 Before grit blasting & after grit blasting
 Check for soluble salt on each piece to be

coated in 3 random locations
61
Condition of Steel Tower Surface Before Blast
62
Surface Imperfections
 Inspect prior to blast and after the blast cleaning

of steel surface.
 Ensure steel surface complies with preparation

grades of surface imperfections in ISO 8501-3.
63
Surface Imperfections Cont.…
 Weld Spatter
 Sharp Edges
 Slivers & Burrs
 Crevices & Porosities
64
Design Problem – Weld Defects (Cont.…)
Weld Spatter
65
Design Problem – Weld Spatter (Cont.…)
66
Fabrication Defect – Rough Weld (Cont.…)
67
Fabrication Defect – Weld Crack (Cont.…)
68
Fabrication Defect – Weld Crack (Cont.…)
Weld Crack
69
Fabrication Defect – Weld Burn Through (Cont.…)
Weld Burn Through
70
Fabrication Defect – Weld Porosity (Cont.…)
Weld Porosity
71
Weld Defect – Slag (Cont.…)
72
Weld Defect – Undercut (Cont.…)
73
Weld Defect – Wire Stub (Cont.…)
Wire Stub
74
Weld Defect – Arc Strike (Cont.…)
Arc Strike
75
Surface Preparation (cont.…)
 Surface preparation is the foundation of any

corrosion program.
76
Corrosion Product: Mil Scale
77
Corrosion Product
78
Abrasive Blasting Cleaning Unit/Blast Booth Cont.…
79
Surface Preparation (Cont.…)
 This is defined as the cleaning or treating of

metal or other types of surface
 To insure the best possible bond between the

surface to be coated and coating to be applied.
80
Surface Preparation (Cont.…)
 (60 – 80)% of all premature coatings failures are

attributable to inadequate or improper surface
preparation
81
Surface Preparation – Important Rule (Cont.…)
 The service and life expectancy of a given

coating system is directly dependent on the
degree of surface preparation prior to the paint
application.
82
Objectives of Surface Preparation (cont…)
 Eliminate contaminants
 Remove surface imperfections
 To provide an anchor Pattern/Surface Profile
83
Primary Elements of a Blasting System
84
Abrasive Blasting Cleaning Flow Diagram Part Cont.…
85
Pressure Blasting Cleaning Equipment Cont.…
Pressure Blast Equipment

86
Abrasive Air Blasting Cleaning
 It is a process of propelling abrasive particle from a blast

machine, using the power of compressed air
 Each component contributes to the overall performance of

the system
 Surfaces are cleaned using pressurized equipment that

meters abrasive particles into a stream of compressed air
via blast hose & a nozzle.
87
Pressure Blasting Cleaning Equipment Cont.…
Metering Valve Uses Gravity to Feed Abrasive into Fast Flowing Stream of
Compressed Air 88
Abrasive Blasting Cleaning Air Compressor Cont.…
89
Air Compressor Moisture Separator Cont.…
90
Centrifugal Wheel Blasting
 This method is mostly used in shop environments
 Several portable type units are now available for onsite

use
 It uses motor driven bladed wheels that throw abrasive

particles by centrifugal force
91
Centrifugal Wheel Blasting Unit
92
Wheel Blasting Cleaning Critical Part Cont.…
Recommended for your Abrasive Recycle Unit Vent for high Efficiency
93
Centrifugal Wheel Blasting cont.…
 The material to be cleaned is passed through an

enclosed cabinet where the wheels are located using a
conveyor system
94
Centrifugal Wheel Blasting Unit cont.…
95
Small Plate Unit
96
97
Abrasive System Air wash Separator

98
Abrasive Recycle Unit Air Wash Separator Cont.…
Abrasive System Air wash Separator Clogged

99
Abrasive Wheel Blasting cont.…

100

101
Abrasive Handling Machine Flow

10
2
 This method offer considerable savings in time, labor,

energy and abrasive consumption versus abrasive air
blasting
 Anchor pattern would also stay constant due to the

automated system
103
Large Plate Unit
104
Abrasive Blast Pneumatic Control & Remote Cont.…
OSHA Requires Remote Controls on all Abrasive Blast

Machines, “Deadman Switch”
105
Abrasive Blast Recycle Unit Cont.…
106
Dust Collector Cont.…
107
Dust Collector Cont.…
108
Dust Collector Maintenance Tips Cont.…
 Empty hopper regularly
 Inspect shaker mechanism
 Check drive for loose belts & correct direction
 Dust on cell plate floor indicates leakage between dirty & clean
side of the collector
 Inspect for worn vent piping
 Check manometer reading
109
Parameters Before Choosing An Abrasive
 Shape – angular or round
 Hardness – hard or soft
 Density – heavy or light
110
Conditions of An Abrasive: Abrasive Wear Cont.…
Abrasive Wear
111
Parameters Before Choosing An Abrasive cont.…
 Size – large or small
 Coating system to be used
 Profile required – light or heavy
112
Parameters Before Choosing An Abrasive cont.…
 Type of surface
 New, light, heavy rust, coated steel, or aluminum
 Degree of cleaning required
 Environment constraints
113
Types of Abrasives Available
 Cast steel, Shot and grit
 Naturally Occurring
 Mineral and silica sand
 Flint, garnet and zircon

114
Steel Shot
115
Steel Grit
116
Types of Abrasives Commonly Used
 Steel shot & grit
 Smaller size abrasives will clean faster
 They cost less than larger sizes
 Check for specifics in manufacturers PDS/Cert

117
118
Steel Grit
119
Abrasive Blast Machine
 Cleans best with use of a range of abrasives
 The largest particle size is the newly added

abrasive
 The smallest particle size is determined by filter

meshes in the recycling unit
120
Abrasive Blast Machine cont.…
 Large particles impact the surface to loosen

scale, sand
 Small particles clean small irregularities
 Small particles scour the surface, removing

loosened particles so work is thorough
121
Maintaining a Well-Balance Operating Mix: Advantages
 Provide consistency on work been cleaned
 Ensure uniform abrasive coverage of the work
122
Maintaining a Well-Balance Operating Mix Cont.…
 Ensure the conditioning of the abrasive for

optimum cleaning
 Minimum lowest abrasive & machine part-wear

to reduce downtown for maintenance
123
 Periodic sieve analysis on the abrasive assist

the operator/Inspector to maintain a proper
operating mix
124
Sieve Analysis Screen
125
Sieve Analysis Shaker & Screen

126
Abrasive Sieve Analysis of Grits Cont.…
CS-05 Sieve Analysis Acceptance Calculation

127
Surface Profile
Surface profile/anchor pattern is a measurement of

the roughness of a surface
 This are results from the abrasive blast cleaning
This is measured from the bottoms of the lowest

valley to the tops of the highest peaks
132
Surface Profile Cont.…
 The maximum allowable depth (height) will

depend on the coating system dry film thickness
133
Surface Profile/Anchor Pattern Cont.…
Abrasive Blast with Profile around the Flange Area of a Tower Section
134
Surface Profile/Anchor Pattern Cont.…
Blast MQAR
135
Rust Back Cont.…
 Rust back occurs when freshly abrasive blast

cleaned steel surfaces are exposed to high
humidity, rain or a corrosive atmosphere
136
Surface Preparation Summary Cont.…
 This is the most important part of an engineered

corrosion protection program
 Any compromise you make here will

compromise even the best coating system
137
 Recyclable abrasive, should test for cleanliness

before and during the project
 Perform a vial test on the abrasives & a blotter

test on the air source from the compressor
138
 Removed dust from the blasted surface by

vacuuming or blowing down
 Dust on the surface can interfere with the

coating’s ability to bond to the surface
139
 Be sure not to touch the steel with your bare

hand
 Oil, grease, salt or any form of contaminant

could be transferred to the surface
140
Surface/Anchor Profile (cont.…)
 Know exactly what anchor pattern tolerances

are allowed, e.g. Tower flanges (2.8 – 4.0) mils
 A well-written specifications requires a surface

profile range, e.g. Tower shell (2.4 – 4.0)mils
 Be sure to clarify for any variables.
141
Testex/Replica Tape (ASTM D4417 Method C) (cont.…)
142
Anvil Micrometer (cont.…)
143
Testex Tape and Swizzle Stick (cont.…)
144
Anvil Micrometer Procedure (cont.…)
145
Documenting Anvil Micrometer Reading on MQAR
(Cont.…)
TESTEX PRESS-O-FILM or TESTEX TAPE

146
Recording Surface Profile Reading in the MQAR
(cont.…)
147
Surface Profile Gauge (ASTM D4417 Method B) (cont.…)
Elcometer 224
148
Visual Comparator (cont.…)
Visual Comparators
149
SSPC VIS-1 Rust Grades (A-D)
150
Reference Standards: Abrasive Blast Cleaning
Standard Random Staining Cleanliness
NACE No. 1/SSPC-SP 5

White Metal Blast Cleaning None
Free of all visible oil, grease, dust, dirt,
NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10 mill scale, rust, coating, oxides,
Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning 5%
corrosion products, and other foreign
NACE No. 3/SSPC-SP 6 matter.
Commercial Blast Cleaning 33%
NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7

Brush-Off Blast Cleaning Tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating may remain.
NACE No. 8/SSPC-SP 14 Traces of tightly adherent mill scale, rust, and coating
Industrial Blast Cleaning residues are permitted to remain on 10 percent of each
unit area.
152
Post Blast: Surface Finish and Cleanliness
Surface cleanliness shall be verified in accordance

to:
 Visual standards in SSPC-VIS 1 or ISO 8501-1
immediately before any coating application.
153
SSPC-VIS1 Reference Photograph
SSPC-VIS1:
 Visual standard for abrasive blast cleaned steel
surfaces
 Guide and reference photographs for Steel

Surfaces prepared by Dry Abrasive blast
Cleaning
154
NACE/SSPC Standards for Surface
Preparation of Steel
 SSPC SP 1 - Solvent Cleaning
 SSPC SP 2 - Hand Tool Cleaning
 SSPC SP 3 - Power Tool Cleaning
155
Hand Tool Equipment for Surface Preparation
of Steel
Power Tool Equipment for Surface
157
NACE/SSPC Standards for Surface
 SSPC SP 11 – Power Tool to Bare Steel Cleaning (1 mils

Profile)
 SSPC SP 5 - White Metal Cleaning
 SSPC SP 6 - Commercial Cleaning
 SSPC SP 10 – Near White Metal
158
Overview of Blast Process in Trinity Towers
Outside of a Blast Booth

159
Outside of an Auto Blast Unit

160
Entrance of an Auto Blast Unit

161
Inside of a Blast Booth

162
Manual Abrasive Blast Unit with the Vent Outlet

163
Needle Pressure Gauge Used for Air Pressure Check at the Nozzle
164
Overview of Blast Process in Trinity Towers Con…
Fresh Tower Section #2
165
Section with one pass ran with OD Blaster
166
Tower Section with the OD Blasted
167
Blasted ID Flanges
168
Flanges OD Finish, ID in Process
169
Blaster Holding the Deadman Valve on the Blast Nozzle

171
Air Supply to the Grit Valve
172
Air Coupler – Q4x Mated with Q3x , Main line to the Whip
173
Air Coupler – Q4x Mated with Q3x , Main line to the Whip
174
Con…
#2
Blast Dust Collector

175
Objectives of Blast Equipment Maintenance
 Blast operation must achieve maximum productivity at the

highest level of workers safety
 Poor performance by one element would hamper the system’s

effectiveness
 Checking equipment upfront can ensure smooth operation during

the job while protecting workers & avoiding costly downtime
176
Maintenance of Blast Equipment Con…
Abrasive Blasting Set-up

177
Breathing Air Filter

178
Breathing Air Filter

179
Critical Factors in Blast Equipment Maintenance Con…
 Maintaining volume and pressure of compressed air is

critical
 Replacing component before they fail is wise
 Establish good maintenance habit
 Assuring operator safety & Properly trained
180
Check Weekly for Wear to the Nozzle Liner
182
Venturi Nozzle
184
Nozzle wear should not exceed 1/16th of

an Inch, (1.6 mm).
Nozzle Aperture Test

185
Factors Required for Nozzle Choice
 Type of work to be done
 Volume of compressed air available
 Type of blast unit been used
 Velocity needed
186
Maximum Nozzle Size Relative to Compressor Size
187
Cut away of ASME-Code Blast Machine with Key Component to

Check for Wear
188
Reporting & Documenting of Blast Process Correctly into
the MQAR Con…
Exceeded Hold times & Overcoat intervals with No CSP-0005-1 Log

193
CSP-0005-1 Log for Reporting Environmental Conditions &
Contaminants per SSPC VIS 1 Con…
Activate CSP-0005-1 Log If the Hold Times & Overcoat Intervals is Exceeded
194
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TSTI QUALITY

TRINITY Reference Only

Critical to Quality Critical to Quality Quality

20 Feb. 2015 Quality Quality

 The owner is normally responsible for the

Abrasive Blast: Personnel Protection from Hazards

Abrasive Blast: Personnel Protection from Hazards

Blast Operator Safety Gear

Deadman Valve in off “Position”

 Abrasive blasting uses compressed air or water to

 Never get in the path of an abrasive blast.

 Abrasive particle can travel as fast as 450 mph

 Abrasive Blast cleaning at high pressure is a

 It is essential to follow steps that would protect

Steel Safety Cotter Pins

 The Blast hose ID should be 3 times (preferably 4

 Choose the appropriate couplings and holders

Types of Blast Hoses used with Deadman-Valve

 Protect workers from exposure to Carbon

 A colorless, odorless, and deadly gas

 Installation of CO monitor/alarm helps protect

Exposure of Electrical Wires on a Blast Air wash Motor

 Inhalation of Solvent or other Chemical & Fire

 Health Problems from Toxic Materials.

Harness tied to Man lift

ABRASIVE UNIT GRIT HOPPER EXPOSED WITHOUT COVER PLATE

ENSURE CO MONITOR IS CALIBRATED & FUNCTIONING AS DESIGNED

VALIDATE CO MONITOR LIGHTNING INDICATOR IS GREEN

VALIDATE CO MONITOR CALIBRATION STICKER IS UPDATED

 Use exhaust ventilation systems in

 Do not use compressed air to clean as this

 Clean and decontaminate tarps and other

 No drinking, or tobacco products in blasting areas

 Provide wash stations

 So workers can wash their hands & face and before

 Vacuum or remove contaminated work

 Provide accommodations for end-of-shift

 Abrasive blasting respirator must cover the

 Including the neck and shoulders

 This would help protect the wearer from rebounding

 No dust is safe to breathe!

 Use respirators approved by Niosh

 This helps provide protection from dusts

 Personnel involved in cleaning may also need

 Use type CE-Niosh- certified blasting airline

Nava 2000 Blast Hood & Suit

 Employers must establish a comprehensive

 Follow the rules for equipment setup &

 Eye and face protection

 Safety shoes or boots

 Leather gloves that protect to full

 Operator may be required to ground

 Provide training to abrasive blast operators

 Support personnel on blasting health and safety

 Personal hygiene practices

 Safe work practices and the use of PPE and

 Blasting materials on (SDS) per OSHA’s

 Manufacturers are required to include appropriate

 Surface Temperature >5°F above air Dew point

 Relative Humidity <75% for Blast & TSC

 Relative Humidity <85% for Prime Coat (Epoxy Primer)

 Relative Humidity <70% for Topcoat (Polyurethane)

Per TSTI Plan A specifications/Product data sheet