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000-ZA-E-09026
CLIENT APPROVAL
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TABLE OF CONTENT
1 General................................................................................................................................................... 4
2 References ............................................................................................................................................. 4
3 Project Description & Scope of Work ............................................................................................... 5
4 Quality Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 5
5 Surfaces to be Coated ......................................................................................................................... 5
6 Surfaces Not to be Coated .................................................................................................................. 6
7 Protection of Surface........................................................................................................................... 6
8 Coating Systems and Materials ........................................................................................................... 7
9 Items Basic Colour ..............................................................................................................................21
10 Surface Preparation ...........................................................................................................................22
11 Coating Application ............................................................................................................................24
12 Inspection and Testing (per SAES-H-001) .......................................................................................26
13 Field-Erected Equipment ..................................................................................................................27
14 Field Repair of Coated Surfaces ......................................................................................................27
15 Galvanizing ..........................................................................................................................................27
16 Repair of Galvanized Surfaces .........................................................................................................27
17 Coating Schedule ................................................................................................................................28
18 Particular Quality Requirements .....................................................................................................28
APPENDIX A ..................................................................................................................................................29
APPENDIX B...................................................................................................................................................33
ATTACHMENTS ..............................................................................................................................................34
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1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This document defines the requirements for the painting and coating of above
ground & buried piping and accessories, steel structures/ equipment, and
miscellaneous steel items for Project name.
The painting and coating as mentioned above shall adhere strictly to the mandatory
Client Standards as well as applicable Industry Codes and Standards. These
specifications shall take precedence over the relevant International Codes.
1.2 ABBREVIATIONS
Client = Client Project Management Team
PM = Project Manager
TM = Technical Manager
ARO = Abrasive Resistant Overlay
APCS = Approved Protective Coating System
1.3 DEFINITIONS
COMPANY: XXX
CONTRACTOR/AFFILIATED CONTRACTOR: XXXX
PROJECT: SOUTH GAS COMPRESSION PLANT (SGCP) PIPELINES
2 REFERENCES
Client Engineering Standards and Modifications (SAES)
SAES-H-001 Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants
and Equipment
SAES-H-002 Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines and Piping
SAES-H-002V Approved Client Data Sheets for the Pipeline and Piping Coatings
SAES-H-003 Protective Coatings for Industrial Concrete Structures
SAES-H-101V Approved Client Data Sheets - Paints and Coatings
SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Coating Applications
SAES-H-200 Storage, Handling and Installation of Externally Coated Pipe
SAES-H-201 General Specifications for Over-the-Ditch External and Internal FBE
Coating of Field Girth Welds
SAES-B-067 Safety Identification and Safety Colors
Client Material System Standards (SAMSS)
09-SAMSS-035 Aluminum Pigmented Alkyd Coating System (APCS-4)
09-SAMSS-060 Packing Requirements for Coatings
Industry Code and Standards
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SIS 05-59-00 Pictorial Surface Preparation Standard for Painting Steel Surfaces-1988
Contractor Document
000-ZA-E-09600 Project Quality Plan
4 QUALITY REQUIREMENTS
Surface preparation and coating shall be in accordance with the SAES-H series
standards, related 09-SAMSS series specification and project specification. The work
shall result in properly coated surfaces free from pinholes, voids, skips, runs, sags, thin
spots, dirt and abrasive inclusions, and other evidence of poor workmanship. Every
effort shall be exercised to prevent damage to the coated surfaces during handling and
shipping.
5 SURFACES TO BE COATED
The following surfaces shall be prepared and coated in accordance with the applicable
SAES-H series standards. The following list indicates typical items and is not intended
to be all inclusive. Surface not listed below shall be prepared and coated with the
applicable SAES-H series standard.
Aboveground items including: Pipe; Flanges & Fittings; Valves; Valve Actuators;
Vent Valves; Saddles & Wear Pads; Scraper Trap; Pipe, Flanges, Fittings, Valves,
Girth Weld (J/O Bypass)
Buried items which includes Pipes; Flanged & Fittings; Valves; Valve Extensions;
Flange Joints & Stud Bolts W/ Nuts; Stainless Steel Pipes; Girth Welds (Tie-In and
Non Tie-In); Transition from Buried to Above Ground; and Road Crossings Pipes
(Asphalt, Marl & Rail Roads).
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Structures which include Stairs, Platforms, Steel Pipe Supports, Scraper Handling
Unit and Jib Crane.
Miscellaneous items which include guard rails/posts, scraper passage indicator
enclosure, aboveground concrete surfaces, buried concrete surfaces, instrument
and junction box stands, pipe anchor flange/sleeve in anchor block, fire hose
cabinets and firewater monitors.
All transition areas (buried to above ground pipe sections) shall be protected
with the buried service coating and supplemented with an approved protective
laminate/wrapping system. This system shall start at least 1m below ground and
extend above ground as follows:
a) For sharp angles (46 to 90 degrees), the laminate coating shall extend at
least 1 m above ground.
b) For shallow angles (45 degrees or less), the laminate coating shall extend at
least 8 m above ground. If a support on an existing pipe is encountered at a
distance less than 8 m along the pipe, and it cannot be removed, the
laminate coating shall terminate at the support. In-active sand control,
pipeline coating may stop at the first weld, provided that the pipe is 3-pipe
diameter above the grade level where the plant coating will take over.
7 PROTECTION OF SURFACE
TEMPORARY COVERINGS
All surfaces that are not to be coated shall be protected from damage or coating by
adequate temporary coverings during all operations of surface preparation and
coating application.
Surfaces to be protected include such items as following:
Surfaces that are not to be painted (as list in Section 6 of this specification).
Previously painted surfaces.
Roadway markings.
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APCS-1B Epoxy Coating System for Atmospheric Service (with Epoxy Primer)
APCS-1C Epoxy Coating System for Atmospheric Service (with Zinc-Rich Epoxy
Primer)
APCS-104A Shop-Applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy (External) for Pipelines and Piping
APCS-104B Shop-Applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy (External) for High Temperature
Pipelines and Piping
APCS-10 Bituminous Paint for Moderate Temperature, Buried or Immersion Service
(Self-Priming)
APCS-113A Liquid Epoxy Coatings with 85 to 100% Volume Solids for Renovation of
Buried Pipelines
APCS-113C Visco-Elastic Coating System for Buried Pipeline Rehabilitation
APCS-102C Shop-Applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy for Internal Coating of Sour/Sweet Gas
Pipelines
APCS-102A Shop-Applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy for Internal Coating of Treated
Seawater and Potable Water Pipelines
APCS-26 Epoxy Mastic Coating (Self-Priming) for Mildly Corrosive Atmosphere
APCS-26T Epoxy Mastic/Polyurethane Coating System for Highly Corrosive
Atmosphere (non-mildly)
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APCS-1B
TOPCOAT
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
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APCS-1C
TOPCOAT
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
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APCS-10
Use: Buried and immersed steel. Resistant to water and acidic fumes. Not generally
recommended for shop applications or when handling is required after coating.
TOPCOAT
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
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APCS-104A
Use: External coating for onshore buried service. Also, suitable for subsea service
in conjunction with weight coating. Operating temperature not exceeding
65°C (149 °F), in Subkha soil or subsea, or up to 93°C (199 °F) in dry soil
condition.
TOPCOAT
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
Manifa EY211
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APCS-104B
Use: External coating for onshore buried service carbon steel (CS) pipes, fittings,
valves and other associated components. Operating temperature not
exceeding 90°C (194 °F), in Subkha soil or subsea, or up to 125°C (257 °F) in
dry soil condition.
TOPCOAT
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
KCC Karumel
3M Scotchkote
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APCS-113A
Use: External coating for buried stainless steel SS piping, fittings, valves and other
associated components.
TOPCOAT
Dry Film Thickness 600-1000 microns (24-40 mils) applied in wet-on-wet single
(microns) coat application
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
Hempadur XP 87550
Hempels
Hempadur 87540
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APCS-113C
Use: Primarily used as an external protective coating system for renovation of buried
pipelines. It shall be used, as a corrosion protection, for all transition areas
(buried to aboveground pipe sections) over FBE coating.
Surface Preparation: Commercial blast (SSPC-SP6 or equivalent)
Profile: Not critical
Components: a) Adhesive
b) Wrapping band / Visco-elastic inner layer
- the overlap shall be 20% of the width of the tape for
pipes with diameters up to 10", and 15 mm for pipes
with diameters larger than 10".
- For girth weld application:
- For pipe diameter up to 12”, the overall bandwidth
of the visco-elastic coating system shall be 3 times the
bandwidth of the girth weld bare area (cutback on both
sides of the weld). For pipe diameter more than 12”,
the overall bandwidth of the visco-elastic coating
system shall be 4 times the bandwidth of the girth weld
bare area.
c) Outer wrap - 0.8mm thick, min
- the overlap shall be 50% of outer wrap width.
d) Sheathing / lamination – 1.0mm thick, min
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MATERIALS:
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APCS-102A
Use: Internal coating for above-ground pipe, flanges, fittings, valves, girth welds
(J/O bypass).
Surface Preparation: Typically, near white metal blast, >Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10). Use
garnet or coal slag abrasives.
Profile: 40-100 microns (1.6-4 mils)
TOPCOAT
APPROVED MATERIALS:
APPROVED MATERIALS:
2
3M Scotchkote 206N
1. Nap-Gard 7-2500;
AXALTA
2. Nap-Gard 7-2501
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APCS-102A sht.2
APPROVED MATERIALS:
3M Scotchkote XC-6259
AXALTA Nap-Gard 7-0009
Note:
1. Refer to SAES-H-002V for further details in the coating manufacturer’s product data
sheets.
2. For approved coatings without an Approved Client Data Sheet, the Coating manufacturer’s
product data sheets shall be used.
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APCS-102C
Use: Internal coating for above-ground pipe, flanges, fittings, valves, girth welds
(J/O bypass).
Surface Preparation: Typically, near white metal blast, >Sa 2-1/2 (SSPC-SP10). Use
garnet or coal slag abrasives.
Profile: 50-100 microns (2-4 mils)
TOPCOAT
a) TYPE Internal FBE Coating for Sour Gas Services
APPROVED MATERIALS:
Note:
1. Refer to SAES-H-002V for further details in the coating manufacturer’s product data
sheets.
2. For approved coatings without an Approved Client Data Sheet, the Coating manufacturer’s
product data sheets shall be used.
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APCS-26
Use: External coating for aboveground carbon steel CS pipes, fittings, valves, piping
supports, vessels with operating temperature up to 120°C (248°F) located at
*mildly corrosive atmosphere.
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
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APCS-26T
Use: External coating for carbon steel CS and/or galvanized surfaces operating
temperature up to 80°C and located at *highly corrosive atmosphere.
PRIMER TOPCOAT
Total System Minimum three coats of 290 -360 micron, min - max
APPROVED
MATERIALS:
Sherwin
Macropoxy 646 Fast Cure Epoxy Hi-Solids Polyurethane
Williams
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3. Coating of Structural Steel & Supports, Scraper Handling Unit, Jib Crane, and other
miscellaneous steel items shall varies according to atmospheric condition as clarified in SA
response (TR-01996-006-00024/19-SAI) to Contractor TQ (SGCP-CV-Q-0114).
10 SURFACE PREPARATION
GENERAL
10.1.1 The type of abrasive to be used shall be determined by the degree of
cleanliness and surface profile requirements. Silica sand as abrasive
material is prohibited in Client.
10.1.2 When required, solvent cleaning shall be carried out in accordance with
SSPC-SP1. Do not use kerosene, diesel or other degreasers that leave an oily
film unless the surface is subsequently cleaned with a non-greasy solvent or
cleaner.
10.1.3 The reference standards for abrasive blasting shall be SIS 05-59-00 and SSPC
Vis 1.
10.1.4 The reference standard for profile measurement shall be the Clemtex
Anchor Pattern Standards. This does not preclude the use of other
techniques providing they agree with the reference standard.
10.1.5 Compressed air supply equipment, hoses and fittings shall be free of oil,
moisture and contamination. The inspector shall check and approve the air
quality at the start and mid-point of each 8-hour period. This shall be
conducted and determined as follows:
Attach a piece of blotter paper to a clip board, then hold it approximately
45 – 60 cm in front of the blast nozzle during air flow only, with a nozzle
pressure of 388 kPa (50 psig) for approximately one minute. The satisfactory
results shall be no water or oil contamination on the blotter paper, and
therefore operation is allowed to start or continue. In case of unsatisfactory
results, i.e., contaminants are evident the equipment deficiencies shall be
corrected and air stream shall be tested.
The blast system shall be operated for at least 5 minutes under actual field
conditions at the specified pressures prior to making the blotter test. A
properly sized dehumidifier can be connected downstream of the
compressor during periods of high relative humidity to improve moisture
removal from the air stream.
10.1.6 The operational remote control valve (Dead-man) shall be securely attached
to the nozzle. Minimum nozzle pressure acceptable for blasting steel shall
be 620 kPa (90 psig) measured at the nozzle side.
10.1.7 High intensity floodlight or spotlights shall be installed in vessels for
inspection purposes.
10.1.8 Sufficient dust suction blowers (exhaust fans) shall be fitted adequately to
remove dust and fine blasting debris during the blasting operation.
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ABRASIVE MATERIALS
10.2.1 Abrasive shall be kept dry and clean. Regardless of the type of abrasive, the
sulfate content shall be less than 50 PPM, the chloride content shall be less
than 50 PPM, and calcium carbonate shall be 1.0% by weight.
10.2.2 The use of reclaimed slag abrasives is prohibited. The use of reclaimed
garnet is permitted for pre-blasting work provided it meets the
requirements of paragraph 10.2.1.
10.2.3 The use of sand as a blasting abrasive is prohibited.
10.2.4 For spot removal of existing coating for inspection purposes, use other non-
silica abrasive such as garnet, grit and slag. The affected areas shall be re-
blasted with suitable abrasive prior to re-coating. Approved blasting
abrasive shall be used.
The approved coal slag abrasives are:
- Eurogrit (from Eurogrit)
- Indogrit (from KMC Corp.)
- Asilikos (from Asikos Strahlmittel GmbH)
- Straalgrit (from De Kleijn B.V.)
The approved garnet abrasives are:
- GMA Garnet (from Garnet International Resources)
- Bengal Bay (from Western Garnet International / Transworld)
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10.4.2 Cleaned surfaces shall be primed or coated before the surface condition
degrades below the specified cleanliness level requirement.
10.4.3 Abrasive blast cleaned surfaces shall be re-inspected prior to priming or
coating if the surfaces are held for more than 4 hours after blasting.
Correction shall be done and retested before coating application.
11 COATING APPLICATION
COATING PREPARATION
11.1.1 Coatings, which have gelled, shall not be used.
11.1.2 Coating skins shall be cut and removed before application on recently
opened and partially used containers. If any skinning is found on previously
unopened coating, the cans should be set aside and not used unless
authorization to the contrary is given by the RUS.
Prior to application, all coating shall be thoroughly mixed until it is
homogeneous. For quantities over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used.
Exception:
For thick catalyzed coatings with filler, splash zone compounds and all
thixotropic coatings, a power mixer shall be used regardless of the
quantity. If sludge has formed in the bottom of the coating container,
stirring to mix shall be continued until the coating is fully homogeneous
mix. If sludge cannot be dispersed, the coating shall not be used.
11.1.3 If thinning is required, the thinner type and quantity to be added shall be
as given in the Client Data Sheet (provided in SAES-H-101V). Two-pack
coatings and all coatings in quantities over 5L shall be mixed with a power
stirrer/mixer during adding the thinner. Thinner shall be added only when
the coating is homogeneously mixed.
11.1.4 All coating materials for each coating system shall be supplied by the same
Manufacturer unless otherwise approved by Consulting Services Department.
The Manufacturer shall also either supply the thinner or approve the thinner
being used with his products.
11.1.5 Partial mixing in a two-component and multi-component coatings is
prohibited.
11.1.6 Coating materials used at the start of work or project should not be replaced
with coating materials from another manufacturer except on the following
conditions:
Exceptions:
a) Technical/quality issues on the existing coating product;
b) Insufficient inventory of existing material; or
c) Existing product is delaying the project completion schedule
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COATING APPLICATION
11.2.1 Coating shall not be applied if one or more of the following conditions exist
unless the coating is specifically formulated for the averted condition:
a) The substrate temperature is less than 10°C or more than the temperature
limit given in the applicable Client Data Sheet.
b) The substrate contains oil, grease, dirt, loose coating, loose rust, or other
surface contaminants.
c) The substrate temperature is less than 3°C (5°F) above the dew point.
d) Adverse weather conditions exist such as, but not restricted to, the
following:
1) Wind is strong enough to blow sand, salt spray, or other foreign matter
onto the surface being coated.
2) Wind is strong enough to cause dry spray or to otherwise seriously disturb
the spray pattern when application is by spray gun.
11.2.2 In multi-coat applications, primer, intermediate coat, and topcoats shall be
of contrasting colors and from the same coating manufacturer.
11.2.3 All weld lines, edges, bolts, nuts and rivets shall be given a brush applied
stripe coat prior to all coating applications. Special attention shall be given
to structures and equipment in offshore and immersion services. When
inorganic zinc is used stripe coating should be applied after the first coating.
11.2.4 When using inorganic zinc primer, the Contractor shall check for surface
zinc oxide formation immediately prior to applying an epoxy topcoat. Any
oxide formation shall be removed by high pressure cleaning using sweet
water (with maximum chloride contents of 50 PPM and maximum TDS of 500
PPM), or by sweet water hosing followed by scrubbing with stiff brushes to
remove zinc salts. The surface shall be allowed to dry thoroughly prior to
applying the topcoat. To avoid pinholes and bubbles occurring in the
intermediate coat of epoxy, a mist-coat thinned 10-20% should first be
applied to the inorganic zinc primer.
11.2.5 Recoating intervals shall be as given in the Client Data Sheet. (See definition
in SAES-H-101V). In stringent application conditions, the latest Materials
Technical Data Sheet of the manufacturer shall be used as a supporting
document to the Client Data Sheet given in SAES-H-101.
11.2.6 The finished coating film shall have the following characteristics:
a) The dry film thickness shall be within the minimum and maximum limits
allowed in the applicable APCS. Dry film thickness shall be checked in
accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
b) Generally free of application related defects such as runs, sags, drips, dry
spray or foreign matter.
c) Uniform in appearance.
11.2.7 In case of brush application, the maximum brush size used shall be 125 mm.
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13 FIELD-ERECTED EQUIPMENT
Where the Contractor is responsible for field-erection of equipment, including coating
that equipment, his responsibility includes field touch-up of all bare and damaged
areas. These areas include field-welded seams, abraded areas resulting from removal
of temporary erection braces, shipping and handling damage, erection damage, and all
other areas that do not satisfy the requirements of this specification. The repaired areas
shall receive surface preparation and coating equal to the original coating.
15 GALVANIZING
All steel surfaces specified to be hot dip galvanized shall be chemical cleaned before
galvanizing. Welded areas shall be blast-cleaned in accordance with Sa 2 or SSPC-SP6,
Commercial Blast Cleaning, prior to chemical cleaning. After cleaning, the steel
surfaces shall be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM Specifications A123 and
A385. Galvanizing shall be done after completion of all cutting, drilling, forming,
punching, and welding operations performed in the shop, but before any assembly by
bolting. Warped or twisted shapes resulting from the galvanizing process are not
acceptable and shall be straightened prior to shipment.
High-strength bolts, nuts, and washers conforming to ASTM A325 shall be mechanically
galvanized in accordance with Class 50 of ASTM B695. A307 bolts, nuts and washers shall
be galvanized as A325 bolts or they may be hot-dip galvanized in accordance with ASTM
specification A153. Galvanizing shall be done after threads have been rolled or cut, and
all nuts shall be retapped after the coating process is complete. These requirements
for galvanizing do not apply to pressure bolting.
recommendation and Annex A1 of ASTM A780, Standard Practice for Repair of Damaged
Hot Dip Galvanized Coatings.
Field repair of damaged galvanizing shall be performed using liquid applied coatings in
accordance with 12-SAMSS-007 para 5.2.6, para 5.3 and this specification.
17 COATING SCHEDULE
The Coating Schedule, Appendix A of this specification, defines the criteria to be used
in selecting the proper coating system for particular items. The Coating Schedule
divides items requiring coating into five (5) broad categories. Typical examples of the
items included in each of these broad categories are given. These examples are not to
be considered in all inclusive. The Coating Schedule further subdivides each of these
broad categories by the item’s intended service and operating temperature. For a
particular item, under a particular set of service conditions, the Coating Schedule
defines the APCS to be used.
The APCS are detailed in Section 8.0 of this specification. A description sheet is included
for each APCS referred to in the Coating Schedule. These description sheets define the
surface preparation, number of coats, sequence of coats, dry film thicknesses, and
approved coating products.
The APCS detailed in Section 8.0 are indicated in Appendix A as prescribed by SAES-H-
001, SAES-H-002 and SAES-H-003 by letters number, e.g. APCS-10.
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APPENDIX - A
COATING SCHEDULE
1.1. Stair and Platforms, Pipe Supports, Scraper Handling Unit, JIB Crane.
Mild Industrial
Atmospheric Up to 80 °C APCS-26 APCS-26 APCS-26 Yes
Exposure
Non-Mild
Industrial
Atmospheric Up to 80 °C APCS-26T APCS-26T APCS-26T Yes
Exposure (highly
corrosive)
Notes:
1
Structural Steel to be hot-dipped galvanized (HDG) as per ASTM A123/123M.
2
Top coating shall be applied to non-fireproof structural steel, while;
3
Prime coating, APCS 1B, shall be applied only to structural steel subjected to fireproofing.
Coating System
Service Temp.
77 °C APCS-26 APCS-26 APCS-26
up to 120 °C
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2 SCRAPER TRAP
Coating System
Service Temp.
77 °C APCS-1B APCS-1B APCS-1B
up to 120 °C
3 BURIED
Coating System
Topcoat Touch-up
Buried or
Immersion Up to 60 °C APCS-10 APCS-10
Service
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3.4. Basin, Sump, Trench, Pit Interior (as per SAES H-003, para 6.4)
Waste Water, Sewage, Chemical Neutralization Pit
4 MISCELLANEOUS
Coating System
Topcoat Touch-up
Mild Industrial
Atmospheric Up to 80 °C APCS-26T APCS-26T
Exposure
Coating System
Mild Industrial
Atmospheric Up to 80 °C APCS-26T APCS-26T APCS-26T
Exposure
Coating System
Coating System
Epoxy Coating
Up to 60 °C APCS-1C APCS-1C APCS-1C
System
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APPENDIX - B
PAINTING/COATING WORK EXECUTION AT SHOP AND ON SITE
Coating
Surface
Pos AP ITEMS System Primer Intermed. Finish
Preparation
(Sec. 8.1)
CS PIPES/FITTINGS
3 3.3 APCS-113A Shop / M Shop / M Shop / M Shop / Site
Transition from A/G-Buried
Hotdip
STRUCTURAL STEEL
8 1.1 Galvanized Shop Shop Shop Shop
(up to 80°C)
(HDG)
CS PIPING SUPPORTS
9 3.1 APCS-1B Shop / Site Shop / Site Shop / Site Shop / Site
(Up to 170°F)
SCRAPER TRAP
10 2 APCS-1B Shop / M Shop / M Shop / M Shop
(up to 77°C)
CONCRETE SURFACES
12 4.1 APCS-1B Site Site Site Site
Aboveground
CONCRETE SURFACES
13 4.2 APCS-10 Site Site Site Site
Buried
APCS-26/
14 5.1 GUARD RAIL POST Shop / Site Shop / Site Shop / Site Shop / Site
APCS-26T
15 5.4 CONCRETE EMBEDDED STEEL HDG Shop Shop Shop Shop / Site
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. SAES-H-100, the Applicable APCS Sheet(s) from SAES-H-101, and the Approved
Client Data Sheet(s) from SAES-H-101V.
2. Quality Control Equipment Check Sheet (Attachment B)
3. In-Process Inspection Sheet (Attachment C)
4. Anchor Pattern Measurement Device(s)
5. Wet Film Thickness Gage
6. 6 Dry Film Thickness Gage (with a range appropriate for the Coating)
7. High Intensity Battery Powered Light for Internal Coatings
8. Coveralls
9. Lint-Free Gloves
10. Rubber-Soled Shoes
11. Thermometer for Air Temperature
12. Humidity Gage or Sling Psychrometer
13. Contact Thermometer for Metal Temperature
14. Sharp Knife
15. Hypodermic Needle Pressure Gage
16. Disposable Dust Covers for Shoes
17. SSPC-PA 2, “Paint Thickness Measurement”
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1. Environment:
Weather Condition
Rain Clear High Wind Cloudy
2. Surface Preparation:
Chemical Cleaning
Solvent
Detergent
Steam Cleaning
Grinding
Air Blasting
Water Washing
Water Blasting
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Attachment B – (Cont’d)
5. Air Compressor:
Size
Nozzle Pressure
Nozzle Size
Moisture Traps
6. Blaster Safety:
Mfg. Date
Base Batch Number
Curing Batch Number
Color
AMS Stock Number
Thinner Number
Thinner %
Wet Film Thickness
Dry Film Thickness
Coating Applied By
8. Application Method:
Brush
Roller
Conventional
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Airless
Attachment B – (Cont’d)
Comments: _________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Crew Supervisor
Client Inspector
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Date: _______________________
Time: __________To __________
Saudi
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(Init. Line) (Init. Line)
1. Surface Preparation
A. Chemical Cleaning
B. Grinding
Remarks:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
C. Abrasive Blasting
Remarks:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
Attachment C – (Cont’d)
Saudi
Crew Supvr. Aramco Insp.
(Init. Line) (Init. Line)
D. Pre-Priming Cleanliness
2. Painting
A. Prime Coat
Remarks:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Saudi
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(Init. Line) (Init. Line)
B. Intermediate Coat
Remarks:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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Saudi
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(Init. Line) (Init. Line)
C. Top Coat
Remarks:
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION:
Name __________________________ Reg. No. ____________ Phone No. __________
Work Started ____________________ Work Completed _________________________
Remarks:
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
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