Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd.

PLO 494, Zon 11, Jalan Keluli 7, Pasir Gudang Industrial Estate,
81700, Pasir Gudang, Johor Darul Takzim, Malaysia.
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Conditions of Equipment Ready for Surface Preparation and Application of Paint

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Items Not To Be Painted

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Paint Material

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Surface Preparation

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Coating Application - Paint Application

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Quality of Paint Works

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Safety

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Painting System

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Manufacturer of Paint Material

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Trade Name of the Manufacturer's Paint Material

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Proposed Painting System Based On Paint Manufacturer

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Colour Scheme

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Paint Repair Procedure (Field Work)

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ATTACHMENTS : Sample Adhesion Test Report

16.4) Product Data Sheet : Intergard 990 - Polyurethane

Index of Relevant Documents ( Revision with BOLD and Underline print means LATEST document revision applied )

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SCOPE
1.1

This written procedure covers the essential requirements for surface preparation, application, workmanship and materials for painting and similar protective
coatings to new Metallic Equipmment such as Pressure Vessels, Storage Tanks, Spheres, Pipelines, Steel Structures and any other Metallic components requiring
surface preparation, painting and / or coating.

1.2

This procedure defines the scope of works for surface preparation, painting and / or coating together with the Painting Specifications specified on the
approved for Construction Drawing which shall be in compliance with the Painting Specification specified in Client's Equipment Data Sheet and Client's
Job or Project Painting Specification which specifies the followings :1.2.1

Painting System
Painting System is a Document describing the required surface preparation, the type of paint selected, the location ( shop or field ) to apply the
the selected paint, the dry film thickness of each coat and the total dry film thickness for the equipment intended Design Temperature.

1.2.2

Manufacturer of Paint Material

Manufacturer of Paint Material is a Documment specifying the Paint Material Supplier Vender list approved by the Client for the specific Project.

1.2.3

Painting Schedule
Painting Schedule is a Document describing the equipment ( Insulated or Non Insulated ) of the Intended Design Temperature to be applied
with the Painting System mentioned in Item 1.2.1 bove and the location to apply the Painting system.

1.2.4

Colour Scheme
Colour Scheme is a Document describing the Colour for the Primer Coat, Intermediate Coat and the Finishing Coat in compliance with RAL K1
Colour Chart.

1.3

Painting shall include surface preparation, priming, intermediate and finishing coatings ( if applicable, for insulated surface, finishing coatings may not be
required ), inspection, touch - up and cleaning, as indicated on the painting schedule data sheets which are parts of Client's Project Specifications.

1.4

Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd shall prepare the surfaces of the Equipment to be painted / coated strictly in compliance with
the requirement of this External Painting Specifications which is furnished fully in compliance with Client's Job / Project Painting Specifications.

1.5

Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd shall apply the Painting / Coating to the prepared Surfaces of the Equipment to be painted / coated
strictly in compliance with the requirement of this External Painting Specifications which is furnished fully in compliance with Client's Job / Project Painting Specifications.

1.6

In case of conflict between this External Painting Specifications and Client's other Document pertaining to Painting, the Client shall be notified in writing
for resolution prior to execution. Painting works in conflict shall not be proceeded until written authorization has been received from the Client.

1.7

External Painting Procedure applicable for external surface of storage tanks, pipe and related structure.

2.

REFERENCE STANDARDS
2.1

This External Painting Specifications shall make reference to the following Standards :2.1.1

SSPC - Surface Preparation Specifications

Included in the " Steel Structures Painting Manual ", issued by the Steel
Structures Painting Council ( SSPC )

2.1.2

ISO 8501-1

Preparation Of Steel substrates before application of paints and related Product

2.1.3

N. A. C. E.

National Association of Corrosion Engineers' Standards

2.1.4

BS 5493

Protective Coating of Iron and Steel Structures Against Corrosion

2.1.5

RAL-Fabregister 840HR

International Colour Chart

2.1.6

Munsell Book of Color

Munsell Colour Chart

2.17

25875-000-3PS-NX00-00001 Rev 00D

Painting And Protective Coatings

Rev 1

2.18

25875-240-V1A-MBT0-00053

Paint and Coating Application Procedures

Rev 02

2.19

25875-240-V1A-MBT0-00089

Paint & Coating Test Procedures

Rev 02

2.2

25875-240-V1A-MBT0-00090

Simple Paint & Coating Test Records

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CONDITIONS OF EQUIPMENT READY FOR SURFACE PREPARATION AND APPLICATION OF PAINT

3.1

Equipment Completely Manufactured in the Workshop

3.1.1

Equipment such as Pressure Vessels which has satisfactorily passed the Hydrostatic Test / Pneumatic Test in
compliance with the Requirement of the Construction Code Rules / Standards governing the Construction shall be allowed to proceed with
the required Surface Preparation, then follow by Application of Paint or Coating, applied after satisfactory Inspection of the Surface Preparation.

3.1.2

DELETED Pressure Vessels, except for those designed and constructed for Lethal Service, may be painted before Hydrostatic Test as per requirement
of ASME Section VIII Division 1 - UG - 99 ( k ) or ASME Section VIII Division 2 - AT - 340.

3.1.3

Equipment such as Steel Structure, Platforms and Ladders which are supplied as part of Equipment mentioned in Item 3.1.1 above, shall
be allow to proceed with surface preparation and paint application after completion of fabrication works.

3.1.4

Equipment such as Pipe Spools or Strainer, if fabricated as part of Item 3.1.1 above, or as part of Process Packages ( on Skids or Modules ), shall
be allow to proceed with surface preparation and paint application after satisfactorily passed the Hydrostatic Test / Pneumatic Test.
However, if the Pipe Spools are to be delivered to Field Site for erection or assembly, the Welded Joints and the bevel loose ends shall not be painted,
unless it is specified by the Client in the Project Painting Specifications.

3.2

Equipment Pre - Fabricated in the Workshop and Field Erected at Construction Site
3.2.1

For Storage Tanks, Spheres, Pipelines and other Equipment where pre - fabrication is performed in the fabrication shop, then erection work perform
at field site, the steel plates shall receive the surface preparation , paint application for primer coating, and when applicable paint application
for the intermediate coat in the fabrication shop.

3.2.2

Surface Preparation shall be applied to the entire surface to be painted or coated later, a masking tape, of 50 mm width minimum, shall be
applied to tapped off the bevel joint edges, then primer coat and intermediate coat painting applied over the remaining expose surface to be
painted or coated.
The masking tape shall remain in place, and shall not be peeled off before Production Weld is performed at Field Construction Site.

3.2.3

3.3

Steel Structure, Platform and Ladders, which are part of the Equipment of Item 3.2.1, shall receive the surface preparation and paint application
after fabrication, and the welded areas, subject to metal surface cleaning as mentioned in Surface Preparation.

Equipment To Be Field Erected at Construction Site

3.3.1

Equipment such as Storage Tanks, Spheres and Pipelines shall receive the Surface Preparation ( for Weld Joint Edges and Tack Weld areas ) and
the subsequent Paint Application ( as specified in the Painting System for Field ) after the Equipment has succesfully passed the Hydrostatic
Test / Pneumatic Test mentioned in the Field Inspection and Test Plan.

3.3.2

The masking tapes protecting the Weld Joint Edges shall be removed when the pre - fabricated steel plates are ready for erection. Temporary
tack welding, for the installation of temporary jigs for erection and lifting, when required, shall be done as far as possible, on surface not
painted previously at the workshop.

3.3.3

When temporary jigs are required to be installed over the painted surface, the paint shall be removed by power brushing and grinding to bare
metal before applying the tack welding.

3.3.4

The Welded Edges and areas of Temporary Jigs shall receive the Surface Preparation as specified in the Paint System ( for Field Erection ),
then the Paint Application prior to Paint Application over the Primed / Painted surface done at the Workshop. The Primer Coat to be applied
and the dry film thickness shall be specified in the Painting System ( for Field Erection ).

3.3.5

All the Surface required to be painted shall then receive the subsequent Intermediate Coat, then the Finishing Coat, if Finishing Coat is specified
in the Painting System.

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ITEMS NOT TO BE COATED OR PAINTED

4.1

The following materials, items or surface shall not be coated unless specifically noted in the Painting Schedule Data Sheet :4.1.1
4.1.2
4.1.3
4.1.4
4.1.5
4.1.6
4.1.7
4.1.8

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Austenitic Stainless Steel, Nickel or High Nickel Alloys, Aluminium and Aluminium Sidings.
Bolts and Nuts (HDG)
Name Plates, Instruments, Sightglass, Gauges, Valve Stems, Teflon Slide Pads and other Machined Parts.
Carbon and Alloy Steel that is to be fireproofed ( tower skirts ) shall be derusted and prime painted.
Any other Items specified in the Painting Schedule not to be painted.
Hot Dip galvanised steel, weathering steel and non-ferous metals, unless specified by the Client.
Concrete brickwork, tile, glass and plastics unless specified by the Client.
Insulation weatherproofiing material or sheeting.

PAINT MATERIAL
5.1

All Paints or Protective Materials shall be factory mixed ( mixing of paint conducted by Paint Manufacturer at their factory),
packaged and delivered to the Workshop, Painting Shop and / or the Field Construction Site when Painting Application is performed in ORIGINAL,
sealed containers with Manufacturer's Label and Tag intact. Label shall show Name and Type of Paint, Lot or Batch Number, Date of Manufacturing,
Colour and any Instruction for mixing and / or Reducing.
The Container shall remain unopened and store in adequate and well ventilated storage facilities, away from possible fire source
until paint is to be applied immediately.
At components stored at the Field Construction Site shall be protected from direct sun light and temperature under 7 or above 50 C.

5.2

The Paint Materials shall be acquired from any of the approved Paint Manufacturer named in the Paint Material Manufacturer Vender List
of the Client's Project Painting Specifications.

5.3

In the absence of an approved Paint Material Manufacturer Vender List, Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd shall propose to the Client for the
Acceptance of a Paint Material Manufacturer manufacturing the type and grade of Paints specified in the Client's Project Painting Specification 25875-000-3PS-NX00-00001 Rev 00D Item " Painting Systems in Appendix 1 ".

The proposed Paint Material Manufacturer shall be the one normally used by Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd who
has supplied the Paint Materials for the same service conditions for Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd's previous projects.
5.4

Thinners and additions to be added to ready - mixed prime materials shall be manufactured by the same Paint Material Manufacturer, and the
Thinners and additions shall be added only in accordance with the Paint Material Manufacturer's printed instruction.

5.5

All colours shall be as specificied in the Painting System, or selected from samples in accordance with colour scheme, and for the later, shall
be accepted by the Client prior to purchase.

5.6

Poor quality paints brought about by improper and / or long storage ( older than Manufacturer's recommended shelf life ), showing skinning
in fresh open full can, settled badly, gel or cake in the Container, shall not be used for Painting.

5.7

Test Panel shall be prepared and performed upon Client Requirement prior to further test e.g Adhesion test .

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SURFACE PREPARATION
6.1

Metal Surface
6.1.1

For optimum paint performance, surfaces to be painted or coated shall receive the surface preparation profile as specified in the Painting System,
completely dry and free from dirt, dust, grease, oil and other foreign matters before any paint application.

6.1.2

Oil, grease and dirt shall be removed either by means of a suitable solvent or with an Alkaline Cleaning Agent, where appropriate, or by water
jetting. Excessive layers of dust shall be removed by chipping. Weld spatters and sharp edges shall be removed by grinding.

6.1.3

Surfaces which has been exposed to a polluted salt - laden atmosphere shall be washed down with Clean, Fresh water prior to surface
Preparation. Surface shall be tested for chloride contamination in accordance with ISO 8502-6 as per Section 4.5 of Painting Specification

6.1.4

All welded areas and appurtenances shall be given special attention for removal of welding flux in crevices, Welding spatters, Slivers and
Laminations shall be removed by the best mechanical means, and edges shall be smoothed or rendered flush.

6.1.5

The compressed air supply used for blasting shall be free of detrimental amounts of water and oil. Adequate separators and traps shall be
provided, and these shall be kept emptied of water and oil. Compressed air quality shall be tested as per Section 4.4 of Painting Specification
25875-000-3PS-NX00-00001

6.1.6

Blasting will be permitted only during daylight hours, and preferrably in the morning, and on subtrate surfaces temperature which are 3 C above ambient
air dew point of the surrounding air or when the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85% unless local conditions dictate otherwise
and the principal is in agreement.
In addition, paints shall not be applied under the following conditions:
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

6.2

When the surface temperature is greater than 40C (unless a higher temperature is agreed by the paint manufacturer)
When the air temperature is less than approximately 4C (depending on local conditions)
When there is the likehood of an unfavourable change in weather conditions within 2 hours after painting.
When there is a deposition of moisture in the form of rain, condensation, frost, etc., on the surface.
When the available light is less than 500 lux.

6.1.7

Blasting and painting operations shall be scheduled so that they will not be in progress while there is no wet paint within the blasting
contamination area, unless sheds are provided to segregate the dust contamination.

6.1.8

The abrasive used for blast cleaning of the steel shall be sized to produce an anchor pattern profile of 25 to 75 microns as prescribed in
ASTM 4417 - Procedure for measuring Roughness Anchor Pattern.

6.1.9

Surface Preparation of all Steel surface shall be done by Methods in accordance with the " Painting Schedule ". After preparation of the
substrate surface, grit, dust, etc. shall be swept cleaned of the surface, the surface profile inspected and accepted by the Paint Material
Manufacturer's Painting Supervisor before paint application.

6.1.10

Sand Blasting or other Blasting Method that produces SILICA DUST is not permitted.

SURFACE PREPARATION PROFILE

6.2.1

Standard
Surface Preparation shall be in accordance with the following Standards :1.
2.

6.2.2

ISO 8501-1
Steel Structures Painting Council ( SSPC )

Mechanical Derusting by Hand ST 3 ( SP 3 )

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.

Mechanical Derusting shall be performed, to Welded Joint Areas, Temporary Jig tack weld areas and any other area to be
painted / coated as specified in the Painting Schedule.
Mechanical Derusting by Hand shall not be applied for areas specified for Abrasive Blasting SA 2 ( SP 10 )
Loose coats and loose mill scale shall be removed, rust shall be removed to the extent that after the secondary treatment the steel
surface exhibits a marked metal luster.
Firmly attached substances can in special cases be removed with a scrapper.
Manual preparation shall only be used when blast cleaning is either not feasible or not strictly required.
Manual cleaning shall be performed using hand wire brushes or mechanically operated tools (grinders, chippers or wire brushes)
according to ISO 8504-3. The surface Shall be left roughly abraded to meet the requirement of SSPC-SP11 and a burnished surface
shall be avoided. Where welds occur within these areas or when these areas cannot accommodate a power disc, power impact tools
shall be applied followed by brush cleaning.
If the surface being prepared lies adjacent to a coated surface shich is not to be refurbished, the power tool cleaning shall overlap
the coated surface by at least 25mm. The minimum requirement for successful coating application is St3 at the time of coating.

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Abrasive Blasting SA 2 ( SP 10 )
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Mill scale, rust and old coats shall be removed to the extent that only a faint shade resulting from pores remains on the Steel Surface.

Grade of Surface Finish Profile

SP 3

Power Tool Cleaning

St 3

SP 5

White Metal Blast Cleaning

Sa 3

SP 6

Commercial Blast Cleaning

Sa 2

SP 7

Brush - Off Blast Cleaning

Sa 1

SP 10

Near White Blast Cleaning

SA 2

SP 8

Pickling

Description
Removal of Loose Dust, Loose Mill Scales, and Loose Paint by Power
NACE
Tool Chipping, Descaling, Sanding, Wire Brushing and Grinding.
Removal of All Visible Rust, Mill Scale, Paint and Foreign Matter
1
by Blast Cleaning
Blast Cleaning until at least two - thirds of each square inch is free
3
of all visible residues.
Blast Cleaning of all except tightly adhered residues of Mill Scale,
4
Rust and Coatings
Blast Cleaning until at least 95% of each square inch is free of all
2
Visible Rust, Mill Scale, Paint and Foreign Matters.
Complete Removal of Rust and Mill Scale by Acid Pickling,
Duplex Pickling or Eletrolytic Pickling.

COATING APPLICATION - PAINT APPLICATION

7.1

General
7.1.1
7.1.2
7.1.3

7.1.4
7.1.5

7.1.6
7.1.7

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7.1.10

7.1.11

7.1.12

7.1.13

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Applicable

The following Grades of Surface Profile Finish shall govern the Surface Preparation :SSPC
ISO 8501-1
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All Paint Materials for all the coats shall be from the same Paint Material Manufacturer.
Coating Application, including mixing and thinning shall be done strictly in accordance with the Paint Material Manufacturer's printed
instructions, and under the supervision of the Paint Material Manufacturer's Painting Inspector.
All paint shall be well mixed, stirred frequently and thinned or strained if necessary, all in accordance with the Paint Material Manufacturer's
recommendations. Addition of Thinner beyond that recommended by the Paint Material Manufacturer, or supply by other Paint Material Manufacturer
shall not be permitted.
All coats of paint shall be applied by brush, airless spray, roller, etc. Such methods of application shall be in agreement with the Paint Material
Manufacturer's method of application, and in agreement with local labour practices, unless objections are stated.
All coats shall be applied in such a manner as to produce a film of uniform smoothness. Special attention shall be given to Crevices, Weld
lines, Corners, edges, etc. to obtain the required thickness. These areas shall be coated first, and if possible, by brushing, before paint
application to other smooth surfaces.
Prior to application of any coat of material, all damage to previous coats shall be touched up with the corresponding specified coating.
Where two or more coats are specified, sifficient time shall be allowed between coats to permit hard drying. A minimum of 24 hours to be
allowed between applications, unless otherwise specified by the Paint Material Manufacturer, but the interval between coating shall not
exceed the maximum interval time in accordance with the Paint Material Manufacturer's printed instruction.
The colour of each coat shall contrast with the previous coat colour to avoid accidental skips and also to facilitate inspection.
Touch - up material shall be the same as, or compatible to, the shop applied coat ( for field erected equipment ). If a compatible paint
is used, the Client's approval for the use must be obtained in writing prior to application.
Paints applied by Air Spray or Airless Spray
Hose and container shall be throughly cleaned before addition of new materials. The spray gun shall be held no closer than 200mm or more
than 600mm from surface to be coated. During application the spray gun shall always be held at right angle to the substrate. Each pass
shall overlap the previous one by 50%. In order to achieve a uniform application, when large surface areas are being coated, spray application
shall be made in two directions so that the passes are right angles to each other. Cover is to be kept on open container of paints when
not in used.
Brush application
Application of brush is acceptable under the following conditions subject to Owner approval:
a) when areas cannot be properly coated by spray for any reason.
b) when spray application is difficult due to location of work accessibility.
c) Above ground level when it is considered that loss of paint under prevailing conditions is excessive.
d) For touch-up or repair of localised damaged paint or to areas of incorrectly applied paint.
e) For painting of stripe coat.
f) When the substrate material to be applied are suitable for brush application.
g) The number of coats shall be adjusted to the dry film thickness to matsch.
Roller application
Application of roller is acceptable under the following conditions subject to Owner approval:
a) when spray application is not feasible.
b) Primer coat is applied by brush.
c) Roller method is acceptable to paint manufacturer and is in accordance with the application data.
Therefore, for the shop primer shall be used Air spray or Airless spray method. For the second and final coat at site, brush and roller application
shall take place due to the location of the storage tanks is too near to the canteen which the air spray or airless spray method is
strictly prohibited.

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Metal Surfaces Application

7.2.1

Prime coat shall be applied to steel surfaces within 4 hours as per Section 4.7 of paint Specification after Surface Preparation
before corrosion or recontamination occurs.

7.2.2

In case corrosion or recontamination do occurs, due to prolong exposure or due to rain, the metal surface shall receive another Surface
Preparation before allow to proceed with Paint Application.

7.2.3

When paint is applied by brushing the surface shall be cross - brushed to secure uniformity of surface thickness and shall allow to show
minimum of brush marks.

Conditions Prohibiting Application on Metal Surfaces

7.3.1

Paint Application shall not be made on wet, damp, or contaminated surfaces, or in rains, fog, mist or excessive dust.

7.3.2

Paint Application shall not be made under atmospheric conditions that causes condensation rather than evaporation of moisture from the
surface to be coated. This may be tested by wiping a damp cloth on the surface to be painted. The surface may be coated if the moisture
streaks dry within five minutes.

7.3.3

Paint Application shall not be made when the temperature is under 5 C or above 40 C, and Metal Surface which is less than 5 C above
the ambient air dew point shall not be coated. Determination shall be made by acceptable methods for finding dew points using a wet / dry
bulb thermometer or sling psychrometer and a surface thermometer.

7.3.4

Paint Application shall not take place under adverse weather conditions, in particular rain, fog and ( hail - or ) sand storm, or when such
conditions are likely to occur before the paint has become dry. Paint Application shall not take place under the following conditions :1.

When the relative humidity is greater than 85%

2.

Out of daylight hours on exterior locations

3.

On exterior locations paint application may be suspended due to wind speed at the discretion of the Client.

Painting Instruction
7.4.1

Surfaces, which later will be rendered inaccessible, shall be coated with the specified coatings while the free space is available around the
unit or prior to the installation of covering materials such as sidings or insulations, etc.

7.4.2

Shop fabricated items shall receive Surface Preparation, Prime Coat and up to a maximum of 50% ( by measurement of Dry Film Thickness )
of the Intermediate Coat. The balance coating shall be applied later on site, for Storage Tanks and Spheres, after the sucessfully passed the
Hydrostatic Test / Pneumatic Test

7.4.3

All Shop primed or painted metal surface shall be inspected prior to the field paint application. Surfaces that are scratched, marred, rusty
or show other defects in the prime coat film shall be repaired as follows :1.

Thoroughly clean shop coated metal surfaces of all dirt, oil, grease, etc. by wiping with rags, by dipping in suitable solvents, by
sending, or with power tools.

2.

Metal shall be sanded or wire brushed in areas where interruptions in the prime coat films occur or where field weld, fumes or
spatter contamination exists.

3.

All cleaned areas shall be re - primed and repainted with the same type and thickness of paint as used in the workshop, each coat
of new paint overlapping the existing coat by at least 200 mm.
In case where surface preparation does not confirm to original primer requirement, a suitable alternative prime coating may be used
after receipt of written approval from Client. Where epoxy coatings are damaged, suitable repair material supplied by the same
Paint Material Manufacturer of the original coating shall be applied in accordance with the Paint Material Manufacturer's instructions.

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Identification Painting
7.5.1

Item numbers and service designations shall be stenciled on equipment such as pumps, vessels, exchangers, coolers, etc., confirming to
equipment number shown on final plot plans.

7.5.2

Such numbers shall be 25 mm high minimum on small items and 75 mm high on large items such as exchangers and vessels. Stencil configuration
shall be submitted for approval prior to use.

7.5.3

Storage Tank numbers shall be painted with 1000 mm high letters at an elevation of 3 / 5 of the tank height. Numbers shall be in plain view from
access roads. End User's Logo to be painted on each tank, facing the sea for the sea - side tank and facing the access road for the other tanks.

7.5.4

Pipelines shall be stenciled with service fluid designations, flow arroes and line numbers at area limits.

7.5.5

Plant colour code, pipe line identification colour, and safety colours and code if required shall be per specification in the agreement. Any specified
code or identification shall meet OSHA ( Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Painting ) requirements.

Clean Up
7.6.1

Waste paint materials shall not be disposed of in plumbing fixtures, drains or ditches. Waste paint materials shall be removed from Field construction
site in suitable closed containers.

7.6.2

Wiping rags, waste, etc. shall be stored in covered containers at all times until final disposition and removal to approved site.

Inspection and Testing

7.7.1

Materials and Equipment furnished and / or used in connection with painting works shall be subjected to Inspection at Field Construction site
by the Client before allow to start the painting works.

7.7.2

Such inspection shall be performed systematically on part or on all items accordingly, using Visual Examination / Inspection, and / or
approved Inspection Instruments, such as Thickness Gauges. Daily records shall be kept stating air temperatures humidity, steel substrate temperature and
dew point, plus Dry fit on thickness (DFT) measured and paint manufacturer batch numbers.Final inspection certificate shall raised upon satisfactory
completion activities.

7.7.3

Gauges used for measuring thickness shall be calibrated on common test blocks for accuracy and consistency, and the calibration shall remain
in Valid Conditions when in use.

7.7.4

Holiday Testing will apply finished coatings on buried pipe,internal tank lining and where specified for paint system in Project's
Specification shall be 100% electronically tested for pinhole, voids and other holidays in accordance with BS EN ISO 29601.

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7.7.5

Adhesion testing shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN ISO 4624 (Pull off test) for total DFT's 250 m.
The acceptance criteria shall be no failures type A/B at 15kg/cm.

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8.

QUALITY OF PAINT WORK

8.1

Scope

8.2

Project No.
TK 798

Document Title

8.1.1

This Specification shall be applicable to the Application and Control of Paint Work for Plant Components where the Metal Surface receives
the Surface Preparation and Application of Paint.

8.1.2

This Specification shall be applicable to the Application and Control of Paint works mentioned in sub - item 8.1.1 above, at the Workshop
and at the Field Site accordingly.

Control of Paint Work

8.2.1

All Dry Film Thickness ( DFT ) given in this Specification shall be strictly adhered to and shqall be measured in accordance with SSPC - PA2
with particular reference to requirements laid down in Clause 6.1 above concerning the minimum thicknesses permitted for a given number of
measurements taken over a stated area.

8.2.2

The tolerance on Dry Film thickness ( DFT ) for each coat shall be in accordance with either recommendations of the Paint Material
Manufacturer, which once established shall be -0/+50 microns as per Section 4.14.5 of painting Specification.

8.2.3

The DFT shall be checked systematically with calibrated film thickness gauges, using the magnetic resistance or eddy currents principle, such
as Elcometer, Microtest, Tinsely, etc., and following the procedures covered in SSPC - PA2.

8.2.4

The equipment shall be calibrated at least twice daily in accordance with the Equipment Manufacturer's recommendation. The Paint Material
Manufacturer's Paint Inspector attending to the Paint Inspection shall witness the Calibration at least once everyday, and document his
acceptance of the calibration result on the daily Inspection Report.

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8.2.5

In case that the film thickness is not meeting the specified requirements, additional coat(s) of the paint concerned shall be applied in compliance
with the specified requirements.

8.2.6

An Inspection Report for the Paint Work shall be prepared for each plant component ( Equipment, Machinery, Steel Structure, etc ). For Steel
Plates used for Storage Tanks and Spheres, Inspection Report shall be prepared for each Steel Plate.

8.2.7

The Original Copy of the Inspection Report shall be submitted to Client for Client's Review and Retention.

Control Areas
8.3.1

Control Areas serves to asses the Paint Material and Paint Application quality.

8.3.2

The Control areas are selected by the Client ( or Client's Representative ) under certain aspects ( location, enviromental conditions ).

8.3.3

Whenever the total coating surface exceeds 500 M, control areas shall be provided for each system in the presence of a Representative
from Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd., The Paint Inspector from the Paint Material Manufacturer and the Client.

8.3.4

Control areas are required to asses the Quality of the Paint and the Workmanship of Paint Application. These control areas shall be defined,
marked and recorded in agreement with those concerned.

8.3.5

Inspection Reports ( Painting Report ) shall be prepared on the Application of the Coating in the Control Areas.

8.3.6

On completion of the work, Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd shall clearly ( character height 5.00 cm ) and durably mark the object with
the following technical Datas :1.

Derusting Method

2.

Date of Painting ( Date of Completion of Final Coat )

3.

Description of Paint Material

4.

Paint Material Manufacturer

5.

No. of the Control Area

Marking of Control Area

8.4.1

Each Control Area is to be marked by an encircled number. The limit of the Control Area are to be marked.
EXAMPLE

K3

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SAFETY
All Safety Rules and Regulations of Malaysian, Local State Laws and Regulations, Construction Site Safety Rules and Regulations, and Insurance
Underwriter Regulations shall be adhered to in the Storing, Handling, Use and Application of Paints, Thinners, Solvents, etc.
When required, Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd shall furnish reproducible copies of " Material Safety Data Sheets " of each Coating as required.

9.1

9.2

9.4

Fire Hazards
9.1.1

Smoking, Open Fires, or Sparks shall not be permitted in confined areas that are being painted or recently have been painted and are
emitting flammable solvents.

9.1.2

All motors and lighting equipment being used in confined spaces shall meet the requirements of the Underwriters Laboratory Test for
Explosion - Proof Protection Construction and shall comply with the Applicable Code and Agencies having jurisdiction thereto.

9.1.3

In lieu of requirement mentioned in 9.1.2 above, motors operating at 24 Volts and below are permitted for use without the Requirement for
the said certifications. Pneumatic operated equipment shall also be exempted from such certifications.

9.1.4

All electrical installations shall comply with the Electrical Code in practice for the Local Area.

9.1.5

When operating in Confined Space, all Electrical Installations shall be installed with a ELCB, installed outside the Confined Space, in locations
where inspection is readily available by Spheretech Engineering Sdn. Bhd and the Client.

9.1.6

When Paint Application is in progress, warning sign boards shall be positioned in four directions to warn unauthorized person from getting
into the working space.

9.1.7

Matches and lighters are strictly prohibited inside the terminal / plant during paint application stage.

Ventilation
9.2.1

Ventilation in an amount to provide Safe Working Conditions shall be supplied to the workmen at all times.

9.2.2

Confined areas that previously contained flammable or volatile materials shall be " Gas Free " by purging to the Safe Limits, then ventilated
until the Vapours will be less than the maximum allowable concentrations.

9.2.3

Painting work to be performed in Confined Areas mentioned in sub - item 9.2.2 above shall be subjected to a Job Safety Analysis study
by all Parties concerned before entry into the confined space.

Safety Personnal Protection Equipment

9.4.1

All workman performing the Paint Application, including the Blaster, shall be equiped with Safety Personal Protection Equipment such as
Goggles and Face Mask at all times.

9.4.2

When performing Paint Application in Confined space, as recommended in the Job Safety analysis report, additional Safety Personnal
Protection Equipment may include other Breathing Equipmment.

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PAINTING SYSTEMS - EXTERNAL SURFACE

10.1

The following Painting system is applicable for for this Project :-

System

Design
Temp.
C

A12

200

10.2

II
1st Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

III
2nd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

IV
3rd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

SA 2.5

High Build Epoxy

Phenolic

High Build Epoxy

Phenolic

N/A

100

V
Field Repair
Works

Total
Min DFT

SSPC 2
200

System

Design
Temp.
C

1A II - III

A5

100

I
Surface
Preparation

II
1st Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

III
2nd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

IV
3rd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

SA 2.5

Zinc Phosphate
Epoxy Primer

HB HS epoxy MIO

Polyurethane

220

80

V
Field Repair
Works

Rev 02
Total
DFT

SSPC 2
385

A II - IV

The following Painting system is applicable for for this Project :-

System

Design
Temp.
C

A5

100

I
Surface
Preparation

II
1st Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

III
2nd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

IV
3rd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

SA 2.5

Zinc Phosphate
Epoxy Primer

HB HS epoxy MIO

Polyurethane

85

220

80

V
Field Repair
Works

Total
DFT

SSPC 2
385
A II - IV

MANUFACTURER OF PAINT MATERIALS

11.1

The following Painting system is applicable for for this Project :-

85
10.3

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I
Surface
Preparation

100

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Document Title

Paint Material shall be procured from the following Paint Material Manufacrer, or their appointed Agent / Distributor.
Hempel

YES

International Akzo Nobel

Jotun

11.2

Paint Material shall be procured from Paint Material manufacturer with " X " on the left hand Rectangular Box of the Name of the Paint
Manufacturer.

11.3

All Paint Material and the respective Thinner to thin down the Paint Material shall be procured from One Single Paint Material
Manufacturer only.

11.4

Paint Materials and the respective Thinner shall not be procured from Paint Material Manufacturer who is not an approved Vender
mentioned above.

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International

Paint Manufacturer
Jotun

Sigma

Zinc Phosphate Epoxy Primer

Intergard 251

N/A

N/A

HS epoxy MIO

Interseal 670HS

N/A

N/A

polyurethane finish

Interthane 990

N/A

N/A

High Build Epoxy Phenolic

Intertherm 228

N/A

N/A

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International Paint

System

Design
Temp.
C

I
Surface
Preparation

II
1st Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

III
2nd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

A12

200

SA 2.5
ISO 8501-1:1988

Intertherm 228
(White)

Intertherm 228
(Refer Para 14)

50-70

100

100

IV
3rd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

V
Field Repair
Works

200

I
Surface
Preparation

II
1st Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

III
2nd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

IV
3rd Prime Coat
Colour, DFT

V
Field Repair
Works

100

SA 2.5
ISO 8501-1:1988

Intergard 251
(Red)

Interseal 670HS
(grey)

Interthane 990
(Refer Para 14)

St 3

A5

220

80

1A II - III

Design
Temp.
C

Total
DFT

St 3

System

75

Total
DFT

385

1A II - IV

PAINTING SYSTEM AND COLOUR SCHEME SELECTION

14.1

The painting System and Colour Scheme for final coat for external painting of the various assemblies/ component shall be follows:Item

RTO Unit - Hood

RTO Unit - Bottom Section - Insulated
RTO Unit - Bottom Section - Not Insulated
RTO Unit - Channel System - Insulated
RTO Unit - Frame
RTO Unit - Channel System - Frame
RTO Unit - Platform Supports, cross members, platform structure
RTO Unit - Ladders, Handrails
RTO Unit - Ductwork - Insulated
RTO Unit - Ductwork - Not Insulated
RTO Stack
RTO Stack - Structural Steelwork (gallleries)
RTO Stack - Ladders, Handrails

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PROPOSED PAINTING SYSTEM BASED ON PAINT MANUFACTURER

Paint Manufacturer:-

14.

Vendor's Document Number

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TRADE NAME OF THE MANUFACTURER'S PAINT MATERIAL

Coat

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Document Title

Surface temp (C)

Painting System

RAL Colour Code

RAL Colour

Ambient , <100
200
Ambient , <100
200
Ambient , <100
Ambient , <100
Ambient , <100
Ambient , <100
200
Ambient , <100
Ambient , <100
Ambient , <100
Ambient , <100

A5
A12
A5
A12
A5
A5
A5
A5
A12
A5
A5
A5
A5

7032
Not Applicable
7032
Not Applicable
7032
7032
7030
1003
Not Applicable
7005
7005
7030
1003

Pebble grey
Not Applicable
Pebble grey
Not Applicable
Pebble grey
Pebble grey
Stone grey
Signal Yellow
Not Applicable
Mouse grey
Mouse grey
Stone grey
Signal Yellow

PAINT REPAIR PROCEDURE (FIELD WORK)

15.1
Attachment 1 :
Attachment 2 :
Attachment 3 :
Attachment 4 :

Paint Repair Procedure shall be furnished upon request by Client and to be submitted prior to start the repair work.
Interzinc 52 Data Sheet
Intergard 475HS Data Sheet
Interthane 990 Data Sheet
Sigmadur 550 Data Sheet

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TEL : +607-2511860 FAX : +607-2514493
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MANUFACTURER'S PROJECT DOCUMENT

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