CONTENTS

1- SCOPE
2- PURPOSE
3- REFERENCE STANDARDS & SPECIFICATION
4- SURFACE PREPARATION
5-MIXING
6-THINNING
7-PAINTING
8- REPAIR OF DEFECTS
9-QUALITY CONTROL
10-DOCUMENTATION

1- SCOPE
This Procedure details the requirements to be followed when carrying out blasting and painting operation.
2-Purpose
The contents of this procedure are intended to provide instructions for completing protection by painting piping
of project Gheshm Oil Terminal & Bunkering in Gheshm.
3- Reference standard & specification
The requirements contained in the latest edition of the following standard & specifications will from an integral
part of this procedure in the manner and to the extent specified here in.
SSPC-SP10
ASTM-D-3359
4- Surface preparation
4-a) Cleaning
Before starting any de-rusting operation or painting the surface will be cleaned from grease, oil, dirt and salt.
4-b) sand blast
4-b-1) the abrasive that is used must be ground, granulated and siliceous. All abrasives shall be free of all
dust, dirt and other foreign matter.
4-b-2) the compressor air used for blast cleaning will be free of detrimental oil and water.
4-b-3) blast cleaning shall not be carried out in areas close to painting operations or to painted surfaces, which
are still wet sensitive to dust or particle contamination.
4-b-4) all shape edges, corners, fillet and welds shall be rounded or smoothed by grinding.
4-b-5) during sandblasting critical parts of component should be covered to be protected against detriments.
Also it should be taken into account that during the sand blasting of flange, its face must be covered to
be protected during sand blast.
4-b-6) Minimum surface preparation for all parts are SA 2 .
4-b-7) blast cleaning shall not be performed on damp surfaces or which may become damp before application
of the primer. In addition blasting shall not be performed when the surface temperature of the metal is
less than 3 C above dew point or the relative air humidity is higher than 85%, the relative humidity
shall be measured and recorded.
4-b-8) all abrasive particles shall be carefully removed from the surfaces before application of the primer and
each coat of paint. All blast cleaned surfaced shall be painted with a coat of the specified primer within
four hours of blasting and prior to any rust formation.

4-b-9) dust shall be removed from sand blast- cleaned surfaces prior to application of the first coat. The dust
shall be removed by clean, dry compressed air or by an industrial exhauster.
5) Mixing
Paint, either supplied already mixed (one component) or which the components separate containers (two
components) will be properly mixed before used so as to make them homogenous. Mechanical mixing
will be such that all pigment or other agents are held suspended during application.
6) Thinning
The type of thinner used and its amount will be according to the manufacture data sheet.
7) Painting
The primer application will be performed before any visible rusting occurs and within max 4 hours from surface
preparation.
The painting will be carrying out as follows:
a) Primer coat: zinc rich epoxy IPS-M-TP-205 with D.F.T 70 m.
b) Intermediate coat: high build M.I.O epoxy polyamide IPS-M-TP-220 with D.F.T 100 m.
c) Top coat: aliphatic polyurethane IPS-M-TP-235 with D.F.T 70 m.
Each coat of paint would be of different colors. So as to produce a contrast which will ensure through covering
of the next coat? Intermediate and/or finish coating application would be performing only if the
previous coat is in perfect condition. During in which layer of paint dry will be determined by
manufacturer.
Painting will be carrying out by means of an airless gun in a area that the humidity is not greater that 85% and
at temperature 10 C to 55 C.

8) Repair of defects
8-1) the supplier shall repair all deteriorated or damaged parts of the coated surfaces.
8-2) the products used shall be from the paint manufacturer supplying those originally used.

8-3) if blast cleaning is possible, it shall comply with the provisions of item.
8-4) if blast cleaning is not possible, the surfaces shall be prepared using abrasive discs or other commercial
products approved by the representative.
8-5) if the cycle dose not needs to be completely repeated the surfaces to be repaired shall be solvent
cleaned.

9) Quality control
The following inspection and testing will be performed during and on completion of application of the paint
system:
9-1: visual examination of surface preparation in accordance with IPS standard.
9-2: check of blast-cleaning profile using a suitable profile matter.
9-3: check of paints documentation.
9-4: check of expiry dates of priming and finishing coats.
9-5: check of meteorological and environmental condition.
9-6: visual examination of appearance and uniformity of the painted surfaces.
9-7: check of dry film thickness by suitable non-destructive instruments.
9-8: check of adhesion (on the finishing) according ASTM-D-3359.
10) Documentation
After the surface preparation and the painting of equipment, inspector shall complete the attached format in
accordance with project specifications and approved QCP.