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ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC)
GHASHA CONCESSION PROJECTS

HAIL AND GHASHA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
PACKAGE 2 – ONSHORE FACILITIES
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PAINTING & COATING SPECIFICATION Document class: 2B
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PACKAGE 2 - ONSHORE FACILITIES
PAINTING & COATING SPECIFICATION
Digitally signed by Digitally signed by Digitally signed by

Volonte' Sergio Volonte' Sergio
RADAEAND001
Date: 2023.11.14 Volonte' Sergio DN: CN=Volonte' Sergio Volonte' Sergio DN: CN=Volonte' Sergio
Date: 2023.11.14 Date: 2023.11.14
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This Document is intended for use by ADNOC and its nominated Consultants, Contractors, Manufacturers and Suppliers.
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B3 18/OCT/2023 General Revision (this document is rolled over from PCSA document no. 2-
CN0000-25-SPE-0011-00_B2)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. PROJECT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 7

1.1 EPC for HAIL & GHASHA Development Project ............................................ 7
2. PURPOSE ................................................................................................................ 8
3. TERMINOLOGY........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Definitions...................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Abbreviations ................................................................................................. 8
4. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS .................................................................................... 9
4.1 UAE Federal and Abu Dhabi Laws and Regulations ...................................... 9
4.2 ADNOC HSE Standards ................................................................................ 9
4.3 AGES, ADNOC ONSHORE and International Codes & Standards ................ 9
4.4 Project Documents .......................................................................................10
4.1 International Codes and Standards...............................................................10
5. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE.....................................................................................10
6. AMENDMENTS TO AGES-SP-07-004 PAINTING AND COATING SPECIFICATION11
6.1 Amendment to Section 1.1 Introduction ........................................................11
6.2 Amendment to Table 1.2 List of Definitions ...................................................12
6.3 Amendment to Table 1.2 List of Definitions ...................................................12
6.4 Amendment to Section 5.1 Design Basis ......................................................13
6.5 Amendment to Section 5.2 Design Requirements for Coating Application ....13
6.6 Amendment to Section 6 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTY............................13
6.7 Amendment to Section 8.2 Responsibilities of the SUPPLIER ......................13
6.11 Amendment to Section 8.3 Responsibilities of The Coating MANUFACTURER
.....................................................................................................................15
6.12 Amendment to Section 8.5 Application Procedure ........................................15
6.15 Amendment to Section 9.2 Abrasive .............................................................16
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6.18 Amendment to Section 9.6 Paint Material .....................................................17
6.19 Amendment to Section 10.1 Steel Preparation .............................................17
6.20 Amendment to Section 10.2 Surfaces Not to be Painted ..............................17
6.21 Amendment to Section 10.3 Protection of Stainless-Steel and CRA Surfaces -2nd
Paragraph.....................................................................................................18
6.22 Amendment to Section 10.5 Pre-Job Meeting ...............................................18
6.23 Amendment to Section 11.4 Pre-Blast Cleaning ...........................................18
6.24 Amendment to Section 11.7 Cleaning of Stainless-Steel and CRA Surfaces 18
6.25 Amendment to Section 12.5.5 Holiday Detection ..........................................19
6.26 Amendment to Section 14.5 Inspection and Tests Summary- Table 14.1
Inspection and Tests.....................................................................................19
6.27 Amendment to Section 18.0..........................................................................20
6.28 Amendment to Section 21.2 Abrasives .........................................................20
6.29 Amendment to Section 22.1 Surface Conditioning ........................................20
6.30 Amendment to Section 26.2 Surface Preparation .........................................21
6.31 Amendment to Section 26.3 Application of Lining .........................................21
6.32 Amendment to Section 26.5 Inspection Instruments .....................................21
6.33 Amendment to Section 26.6 Inspection Acceptance Criteria – Table 26.1
Inspection Acceptance Criteria for Lining Work.............................................22
6.34 Amendment to Section 29.2..........................................................................22
6.35 Amendment to SECTION D – APPENDIX A1 PAINTING SCHEDULES FOR
EXTERNAL SURFACES - Appendix Table 1.1 Painting Schedules for External
Surfaces .......................................................................................................22
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6.39 Amendment to Appendix A1 – Painting Schedule for External Surfaces .......23
6.40 Amendment to Appendix A2 - Painting Schedule for External Surfaces ........25
6.41 Amendment Appendix A2 - Painting Schedule for External Surfaces............25
6.42 Amendment Appendix A2 - Painting Schedule for External Surfaces............26
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6.43 Amendment to Appendix A4 - External Protection for Fasteners ..................26

APPENDIX-1 AGES-SP-07-004: PAINTING & COATING SPECIFICATION ......................27
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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW
1.1 EPC for HAIL & GHASHA Development Project

The Hail & Ghasha Development (HGD) Project is of strategic importance to the Emirate
of Abu Dhabi. The project will develop the untapped oil and gas reserves from the highly
sour Hail and Ghasha fields. Production is targeted to start by Q4 2027 with sustainable
production of 1 BSCFD of raw gas, and max production of 82.5 MBPD of oil, 76.3 MSTBD
of condensate, 9000 TPD of Sulphur and 5030 TPD of NGL. In addition, project will capture
1.52 million tonnes of CO2 per year taking ADNOC’s committed investment for carbon
capture capacity.
The Hail and Ghasha fields are situated offshore ABU DHABI about 140 kms away from
ABU DHABI mainland in water depths varying from 0 to 15 meters.
The HGD Project comprises the following:
• Artificial Islands Construction;
• Offshore package – EPC 01: Offshore Drilling Centers (DCs), subsea pipelines,
umbilicals, power cable connections, seawater Intake structure, bridges, risers, flare
structure, facilities at Ghasha Offshore Processing (“GOP”);
• Onshore package – EPC 02: Manayif Processing Plant, Manayif Utilities, Offsite
Pipelines & Tie-ins, Main Control and Other Buildings.
The HGD project will be executed in a single phase approach. It will start production from
three Drill Centers (Reeah, Jzool, & Seebah) in Ghasha Field to GOP and from Gaff Island
in Hail field to OPP. Remaining Drill Centres, gas injection, and other associated facilities
will be developed in ‘future’ to sustain production from Hail & Ghasha fields.
Figure 1 - Hail & Ghasha Field
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2. PURPOSE
The objective of this document is to define the requirements for painting, lining and
coatings for onshore facilities of ADNOC Hail & Ghasha Development Project and CO2
Recovery Project.
3. TERMINOLOGY
3.1 Definitions
COMMENCEMENT The date on which the CONTRACTOR shall commence the

DATE performance of the SERVICES under the WORK ORDER, as
specified in the WORK ORDER
COMPANY Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
CONTRACTOR Tecnimont (TCM)
PROJECT Hail & Ghasha Development Project

VENDOR Any and all persons, firms, partnerships, companies, bodies,
entities or a combination thereof including sub-vendors and
sub-suppliers, who are providing materials or equipment
and/or services of equipment covered by this document (not
necessarily the manufacturer)
SUBCONTRACTOR Means any PERSONS (not being an employee of
CONTRACTOR) engaged by CONTRACTOR for supplying
services to CONTRACTOR for the performance of SERVICES.
3.2 Abbreviations
AGES ADNOC Group Engineering Standards and Specifications

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BS British Standards
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloy
DSS Duplex Stainless Steel
EPC Engineering, Procurement and Construction FEED
GOP Ghasha Offshore Processing Plant
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HGD Hail & Ghasha Development

HSE Health, Safety and Environment
ISO International Organization for Standardization MMSCFD
NACE National Association for Corrosion Engineers NORSOK
SDSS Super Duplex Stainless Steel
SP Specification
SS Stainless Steel
SSPC Steel Structural Painting Council
UAE United Arab Emirates
4. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
The latest versions and amendments of all applicable UAE Legislation and Environmental
Regulations, ADNOC Group Engineering Standards and Specifications (AGES),
COMPANY Occupational Health Management Standards and HSE Regulations, the Hail
& Ghasha Development Project Specifications and Data Sheets, and all relevant
International Codes and Standards on the EFFECTIVE DATE of CONTRACT shall be
used.
4.1 UAE Federal and Abu Dhabi Laws and Regulations
Sl. No. Document Title

- -
4.2 ADNOC HSE Standards
Sl. No. Document No. Document Title

- - -
4.3 AGES, ADNOC ONSHORE and International Codes & Standards
1 AGES-SP-06-001 Design Criteria for Static Equipment

2 AGES-SP-07-001 Cathodic Protection Specification
3 AGES-SP-07-002 External Pipeline Coating Specification
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4 AGES-SP-07-003 Requirement for Materials in Severe Services

5 AGES-SP-07-009 Galvanizing
6 AGES-SP-07-011 Preservation & Export Packing Specification
7 AGES-SP-09-005 Specification for Gaskets and Fasteners
Fibre Reinforced Plastic Piping and Pipeline
8 AGES-SP-09-014
System
9 AGES-SP-09-008 Specification for Insulation
4.4 Project Documents

10 2-CN0000-59-PLN-0001-00 Project Execution Plan
11 2-CN0000-59-PLN-0002-00 Project Quality Plan
12 2-CN0000-59-PHL-0001-00 Basic Engineering Design Data (BEDD)
13 2-CN0000-25-PHL-0006-00 Coating Selection Philosophy
14 2-CN0000-25-PHL-0012-00 Material Selection and Corrosion Control
Philosophy - Onshore
15 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0005-00 Cathodic Protection Specification
16 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0008-00 Preservation & Export Packing Specification
17 2-CN0000-25-PHL-0013-00 Material Selection Guidelines
18 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0006-00 Requirements for Materials in Severe
Service
19 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0012-00 Galvanizing Specification
20 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0009-00 Specification for insulation
4.1 International Codes and Standards

- -
All ASTM, ISO and SSPC standards referenced in AGES SP-07-004 are applicable.
5. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE
Design and engineering for the Facilities shall be undertaken in accordance with
regulations, codes, standards and specifications in the order of precedence stated below:
• UAE Local Laws and Regulations,
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• COMPANY HSE Standards

• Project Specification / Datasheets as approved by COMPANY
• COMPANY Group Engineering Standards and Specifications (AGES)
• ADNOC ONSHORE Specifications and Standards
• International Codes & Standards.
In cases of conflicts between documents in the same level of hierarchy, the most stringent
and safest requirement shall prevail. In such cases, CONTRACTOR shall provide its
interpretation for most stringent and safest in writing for COMPANY’s approval, and
COMPANY’s decision shall be final.
CONTRACTOR to obtain latest international standards. Applicable revision to be at the
date of CONTRACT signing.
6. AMENDMENTS TO AGES-SP-07-004 PAINTING AND COATING SPECIFICATION

The text shown in each sub-section below is an addition, deletion, or amendment to the
referenced AGES-SP-07-004. Where no changes are identified, the original wording of
AGES-SP-07-004 shall apply.
In this specification, amendments to AGES-SP-07-004 fall into following categories:
Amendment: Where a certain clause has been modified the original clause is shown
followed by the modified clause.
Addition: Where new numbered clause or paragraphs are added.
Deletion: Where a certain clause or reference is not applicable to this AGES it will be
marked as to be deleted.
Replacement : Where a certain section or reference is not applicable to this AGES it will
be marked and replaced by a new section.
The section numbers below refer to those in AGES-SP-07-004.
6.1 Amendment to Section 1.1 Introduction

Amend/ add the following (page 12 of 176):
A. External coating of underground pipelines,
C. Offshore items (equipment, piping, structures),
D. Anti-corrosive coating of concrete,
E. Pipeline field joint coating.
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6.2 Amendment to Table 1.2 List of Definitions

Add the following definitions (page 15 of 176):
Bulk Valve Means any manual valve without tag.
Cyclic Means items that operate at different range of temperatures during

service services. This also includes items in which a wide range of operating
temperatures are involved in the equipment such as top / bottom for
columns, heat exchangers train, etc.
Coating/ The firm that produces coats and relevant thinners.

Lining
Manufacturer
Electrical Electrical transformers, rectifiers, medium voltage motors (11 or 3.3

equipment kVolt), etc.
Indoor Any installation place not directly exposed to atmospheric site

conditions, such as closed buildings.
Itemized Includes any tagged valves such as instrument valves (on-off, slide,
Valve etc.), control and safety valves, etc.
Machinery Is any rotary machine and relevant support (such as pumps,

compressors, blowers, agitators, bridge cranes, turbines, fans, etc.)
Outdoor Outdoor is any installation place exposed to atmospheric site

conditions, including sheltered areas and opened buildings.
Shelf item Shelf Item is any item such as instruments (level gauge, flowmeters,
thermometer, etc.), push button, low voltage motors (< 415 Volt),
cabinets, etc., not covered by other definitions.
Zinc rich Any zinc containing primer, inorganic or organic, in compliance with
primer ISO 12944-5, para. 7.1.2
6.3 Amendment to Table 1.2 List of Definitions

Piping definition (page 17 of 176):
Replace Piping includes fittings, pipe supports and accessory items.
With Piping includes pipes, fittings, pipe supports and accessory items.
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6.4 Amendment to Section 5.1 Design Basis

(page 24 of 176)
Replace All painting and coating systems shall meet the performance
requirements and the coating systems as specified in this specification
with a minimum environment of Category ,CX, ISO 12944-9.
All offshore requirements shall comply to ISO 12944-9.
With All painting and coating systems shall meet the performance
requirements and the coating systems as specified in this specification
with a minimum environment of Category C5 and having an expected
durability (High) as per ISO 12944-1 and -2.
All coatings for offshore shall comply to ISO 12944-9 and environmental
corrosivity CX.
6.5 Amendment to Section 5.2 Design Requirements for Coating Application

(page 25 of 176)
Replace Weld profile requirements to be in accordance with NACE SP0178.
With Weld profile requirements to be in accordance with NACE SP0178 for

tanks and vessels internally lined.
6.6 Amendment to Section 6 GUARANTEES AND WARRANTY

Include DSS, SDSS, 6Mo SS & alloy 825 to third para (page 25 of 176);
“This guarantee applies to painting of carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel
surfaces and items painted by Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER’s and SUB-
CONTRACTOR’s standards”.
6.7 Amendment to Section 8.2 Responsibilities of the SUPPLIER

(page 27 of 176)
Non itemized (bulk) stainless steel valves shall receive at shop a prime coat
Replace which corresponds to the intended service of the items as mentioned above.
With Non itemized bulk valves shall be treated in shop as follows and finalized
on site:
a) CARBON STEEL and LOW ALLOY STEEL: surface preparation ISO
8501-1 Grade Sa 2½ plus application of inorganic zinc rich primer@75
µm. Handwheels shall be supplied with the full coating system as per
painting & coating specification.
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b) STAINLESS STEEL, and CRA: sweep blasting as per SSPC-SP16.

Handwheels shall be supplied with the full coating system as per painting
& coating specification.

(page 27 of 176)
Replace The SUPPLIER shall perform surface preparation, priming, and finish
painting of the following items including all attachments thereto in
accordance with the painting systems of this specification or their
standard paint specification provided the total paint system has a
minimum corrosion resistance of 2000 hours when tested in accordance
with ASTM B117 and / or ISO 12944-5 Table A6, CX, high durability and
passes the minimum laboratory requirements of ISO 12944-6. Offshore
coating shall comply with 4200 hrs in accordance with ISO 12944-9.
With The SUPPLIER shall perform surface preparation, priming, and finish
painting of the following items including all attachments thereto in
accordance with the painting systems of this specification or their standard
paint specification provided that the proposed paint system:
− has a minimum corrosion resistance of 2000 hours when tested in
accordance with ASTM B117. Copy of the test report released by
independent laboratory shall be provided together with the working
procedure for painting
or
− - is in compliance with C5, high durability (H) as per ISO 12944-1,-
2
Manufacturer's standard systems for items installed indoor shall be in
compliance with C4, high durability (H) as per ISO 12944-1, -2.
Coating for Offshore surfaces shall comply with environmental corrosivity
CX in accordance with ISO 12944-9.
Shelf Items, as defined in Section 6.2 '"Amendment to Table 1.2 List of
Definitions", shall be supplied as per paint system manufacturer standard
in compliance with ISO 12944-2 C5 and expected durability high (H) as per
ISO 12944-1 under the complete responsibility of the VENDOR, painting
procedures shall be submitted to CONTRACTOR for information only. Final
color / RAL shall be as per Project requirements.

Deletion of the following (page 27 of 176 – 3rd Paragraph- letter i):
Specialty equipment
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(page 28 of 176)
Replace In case of packaged equipment, electrical equipment and other

MANUFACTURER’s standard items, the paint system shall be suitable for
environmental classification of CX as per ISO 12944-2 and ISO 12944-9
for Offshore, unless otherwise specified by COMPANY.
With In case of packaged equipment, electrical equipment and other

MANUFACTURER’s standard items installed offshore, the paint system
shall be suitable for environmental classification of CX as per ISO 12944-
2 and ISO 12944-9, unless otherwise specified by COMPANY.
6.11 Amendment to Section 8.3 Responsibilities of The Coating MANUFACTURER

(page 28 of 176)
Replace The Coating MANUFACTURER’s technical representative shall submit a

periodic report to CONTRACTOR confirming that painting (shop / field at
site) is being carried out in accordance with their instructions and quality
of workmanship is acceptable to them. This report shall also cover
analysis of technical problems (if any).
With Only for Static Equipment (Tanks, Drums, Heat Exchangers (S&T),
Reactors, Columns), Main Civil Structural Steel, Site activity for piping and
tanks, the Coating MANUFACTURER’s technical representative shall
submit a periodic report to CONTRACTOR confirming that painting (shop
/ field at site) is being carried out in accordance with their instructions and
quality of workmanship is acceptable to them. This report shall also cover
analysis of technical problems (if any).
Structural steel and piping in the above list do not include packaged units
and machinery.
6.12 Amendment to Section 8.5 Application Procedure

(page 29 of 176)
Replace A detailed application procedure shall be established by the

CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR for COMPANY approval based on
the requirements of this specification. No painting work shall begin before
the application procedure is approved by COMPANY.
With A detailed application procedure shall be established by the

CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR / SUPPLIER for COMPANY
approval based on the requirements of this specification. No painting work
shall begin before the application procedure is approved by COMPANY.
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Add the following (page 30 of 176 – 3rd Paragraph):
The application procedure shall apply to:
c. Items shop coated
(page 30 of 176)
Replace A pre-production test shall be used to qualify all coating procedures using
an appropriate test panel representative of the structure to be painted.
ASTM D4228 can be used as a reference.
With A pre-production test shall be used to qualify all coating procedures using
an appropriate test panel representative of the structure to be painted.
ASTM D4228 can be used as a reference. SUPPLIER / SUB-
CONTRACTOR shall retain the prepared test panel for COMPANY
inspection.
6.15 Amendment to Section 9.2 Abrasive

Deletion of the following (page 31 of 176 – 2nd Paragraph):
glass beads.

Deletion of the following (page 31 of 176 – 5th Paragraph):
standard SSPC-AB 1

(page 31 of 176 – 7th Paragraph)
Replace Each batch of abrasive should be tested from COMPANY approved

laboratory to check that the abrasive meets the requirements as specified in
the relevant ISO standard.
With Each batch of abrasive should be tested from COMPANY approved

laboratory to check that the abrasive meets the requirements as specified in
the relevant ISO standard, applicable for UAE; otherwise outside UAE, each
batch of abrasive shall be supplied with a test certificate by Abrasive
Manufacturer to ensure compliance with the requirements as specified in
the relevant ISO standards.
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6.18 Amendment to Section 9.6 Paint Material

Replace Primer colours shall be Coating MANUFACTURER’s standard colours.

Finish colours, except for silicone aluminium, shall be as noted in the
applicable Safety and Identification Colour Coding requirements.
With Primer colours shall be Coating MANUFACTURER’s standard colours.

Finish colours, except for silicone aluminium, epoxy, phenolic epoxy,
phenolic novolac epoxy, glass flake epoxy and inert multi polymeric matrix,
shall be as noted in the applicable Safety and Identification Colour Coding
requirements.
6.19 Amendment to Section 10.1 Steel Preparation

(page 36 of 176 – 2nd Paragraph)
Replace Flame cut areas and weld spatter shall have been ground flush with the
requirements of ISO 8501-3, preparation Grade P3.
With Metallic surfaces to be coated shall comply with ISO 8501-3 grade P2
except for weld spatter and flame cut areas that shall comply with Grade
P3.
6.20 Amendment to Section 10.2 Surfaces Not to be Painted

Add the following (page 36 of 176):
e) Other non-ferrous metal surfaces (aluminium, copper alloys, etc.), unless required for
safety and/ or identification,
f) Machined surfaces as flange faces, screw threads,
g) Surfaces used for identifications purposes, such as nameplates, serial number plates,
valve identification signs, gauge glasses and guards, gauge faces and light fixtures,
valve stems and flange bolts shall not be coated,
h) Plastic and plastic coated materials when colour coding is not necessary,
i) SS and CRA tubing (OD ≤ 5/8 inches), accessories ( for tubing connection),
j) Insulation metal jacket and weatherproofing,
k) Alloy 400, Alloy 625, Titanium, Nickel Aluminium Bronze and Cu-Ni.
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6.21 Amendment to Section 10.3 Protection of Stainless-Steel and CRA Surfaces -2nd
Paragraph
(page 36 of 176)
Replace All uncoated CRA shall be pickled and passivated in accordance to ASTM
A380 after installation on site.
With Pickling and passivation at Site shall be carried out only on weld joint
areas, whereas others CRA surfaces shall be pickled and passivated at
shop (when applicable and required).
6.22 Amendment to Section 10.5 Pre-Job Meeting

(page 37 of 176 – 1st Paragraph)
Replace The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall schedule a pre-job meeting to ensure that

job requirements are fully understood.
With For piping, equipment, steel structures and any machinery installed
outdoor with high impact on the plant reliability and productivity, the SUB-
CONTRACTOR shall schedule a pre-job meeting, to ensure that job
requirements are fully understood.
6.23 Amendment to Section 11.4 Pre-Blast Cleaning

(page 39 of 176 – 1st Paragraph)
Add the following:
Structural steel and supports to be supplied chamfered or rounded off on sharp / cutting
edges as per structural steel vendor standard.
6.24 Amendment to Section 11.7 Cleaning of Stainless-Steel and CRA Surfaces

(page 41 of 176)
Replace Surface preparation of stainless steel (including super duplex stainless

steel) or CRA surfaces shall be in accordance with ISO 8504-2, Sa 1 light
blast cleaning to achieve a 25-40 µm profile.
With Surface preparation for stainless steel (including super duplex stainless
steel) and CRA surfaces shall be sweep blasting as per as per SSPC-SP16
to achieve a 25-40 µm profile.
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6.25 Amendment to Section 12.5.5 Holiday Detection

(page 47 of 176)
Replace Holiday detection shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM D5162 on
100% of coated area for external coatings of buried tanks, vessels and
piping.
With Holiday detection shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM D5162 on
100% of coated area for external coatings of buried tanks, vessels and
piping and insulated items coated with non conductive systems (e.g. epoxy-
based coating systems).
6.26 Amendment to Section 14.5 Inspection and Tests Summary- Table 14.1 Inspection
and Tests
(page 51 of 176)
Test Type Method Extent / Frequency Acceptance Criteria
Steel and Welding

Imperfections
Steel and welding ISO 8501-3 100% Grade P2 except for weld
imperfections spatter and flame cut areas
that shall comply with grade P3
Surface Preparation
Abrasive blast cleaning SSPC-VIS1/ 100% Conform to the grade
ISO 8501-1 specified in the applicable
painting system
Power tool cleaning SSPC-VIS 3/ 100% According to the general
SSPC SP 11 requirements
Roughness NACE SP0287/ Spot Checks (1) Conform to grade specified in
ISO 8503-5 and the applicable painting system
8503-2
Dust test ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) Maximum rating “2” and dust
class “1”
Coating Application
DFT of each coat and of ISO 19840/ 100% of surfaces Specification requirements
complete paint system SSPC-PA2
Total NDFT Spot Checks (1) To be performed on test
<150 micron as panels: Class 0
per ISO 2409
Adhesion Total NDFT Spot Checks (1) To be performed on test

>150 micron panels: Minimum value 5 MPa
as per ASTM for Zinc primer-based system
D4541/ ISO and 7 MPa for non-Zinc based
4624 primer system
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ASTM D3359 To be performed on test

Adhesion Spot Checks (1)
Method A (4) panels: ≥ 3A
Holiday Testing NACE SP0188/

(3), if applicable 100% of surface Free of holidays and pinholes
ASTM D5162
Note:
3. Holiday testing shall be performed according to the following requirements:
a. DFT ≤ 500 microns Low-Voltage Wet sponge testing
b. DFT > 500 microns High-Voltage Spark testing according to the voltage values listed in NACE
SP0188/ ASTM D 5162
4. For painting systems A-16 and A-23, adhesion test shall be carried out with X-Cut method as
per ASTM D3359 Method A.
6.27 Amendment to Section 18.0

Replace second para with the following (page 63 of 176);
Internal lining of vessels is permitted when operated at pressure ≤ 70 Barg and at
temperature ≤ 80°C, as per Table 11.31 of Appendix A11. In case of lining of vessels
operated at pressure 50 ÷ 70 barg, decompression test results from Lining Manufacturer
shall be included in the SUPPLIER painting procedure.
6.28 Amendment to Section 21.2 Abrasives

(page 64 of 176 – 2nd Paragraph)
Replace silica sand, copper slag and steel shot shall not be used
With silica sand, copper, slag, and other refinery slags and steel shot shall not be
used
6.29 Amendment to Section 22.1 Surface Conditioning

Replace Surface quality of welds shall be at least equal to or better than NACE
SP0178, Weld Designation D.
With Surface quality of welds shall be at least equal to or better than NACE
SP0178, Weld Designation C. All the welds shall be continuous: spot and
discontinue welds are not permitted. All sharp edges shall be ground to
produce a radius (r > 3 mm) and all imperfections such as skip welds,
delaminations, scabs, slivers and slag shall be corrected prior to and after
abrasive blasting. Other defects shall comply with ISO 8501-3 grade P3.
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6.30 Amendment to Section 26.2 Surface Preparation

(page 72 of 176 – 3rd Paragraph)
Replace Tests indicating the extent of substrate contamination as a result of iron,

chlorides and dust shall be performed in accordance with ISO 8502-1, ISO
8502-2 and ISO 8502-3 respectively.
With Tests indicating the extent of substrate contamination as a result of iron,

chlorides and dust shall be performed in accordance with with ISO 8502-1,
ISO 8502-6 and ISO 8502-9 and ISO 8502-3 respectively.
6.31 Amendment to Section 26.3 Application of Lining

(page 72 of 176)
Replace The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall request the Lining MANUFACTURER to
supply three reference panels with lining
material applied by the Lining MANUFACTURER at least fifteen days prior
to the start of the work in accordance with the Application Data and
requirements stated in this specification. The reference panels, at least 300
mm by 300 mm, shall be used to compare the workmanship of the finished
lining inside the tank. Each panel shall be of step wise construction showing
the degree of blast cleaning and all succeeding coats. SUB-
CONTRACTOR shall notify the CONTRACTOR when the panels will be
prepared so that the CONTRACTOR may witness such preparation. All
reference panels shall be approved by the CONTRACTOR for compliance
with this specification before they can be used as inspection standards.
One panel shall be used by the SUB-CONTRACTOR, one panel by the
CONTRACTOR and the third panel shall be kept by the CONTRACTOR as
a reserve set.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall also prepare three reference panels (300
mm x 300 mm) under site conditions in accordance with the approved lining
procedure. These panels shall be compared with the panels supplied by
the Lining MANUFACTURER for workmanship.
With The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall prepare three reference panels, as per

ASTM D4228, under site conditions in accordance with the approved lining
procedure. Lining MANUFACTURER shall witness and approve the
qualification tests on site and the workmanship competence.
6.32 Amendment to Section 26.5 Inspection Instruments

Add the following (page 73 of 176):
Test instruments shall be calibrated on a routine basis (depending on frequency of use)
and maintained constantly in good working condition. Equivalent instrument can be used
provided it meets the reading accuracy and reproducibility of the above mentioned
equipment, subjected to Company approval.
CONTRACTOR DOC NO:
4422-VW-SG-001000000001
6.33 Amendment to Section 26.6 Inspection Acceptance Criteria – Table 26.1 Inspection
Acceptance Criteria for Lining Work
(page 75 of 176)
Test Type Method Extent / Acceptance Criteria

Frequency
Fabrication and Design Requirements
SSPC-VIS1/ ISO SSPC-SP5/ Sa3

Abrasive blast cleaning 100%
8501-1
Refer to current specification, Section
Welding Imperfections NACE SP0178 100% 6.7 Amendment to Section 22.1 Surface
conditioning
NACE SP0287/ Conform to grade specified in the
Roughness ISO 8503-5 and Spot Checks applicable painting system
8503-2
Dust test ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks Maximum rating “2” and dust class “1”
DFT of each coat and of ISO 19840/ 100% of Specification requirements

complete paint system SSPC-PA2 surfaces
To be performed on test panels

ASTM D4541/
Adhesion Spot Checks Minimum value 5 MPa for Zinc primer-
ISO 4624 based system
NACE SP0188/ 100% of

Holiday Testing Free of holidays and pinholes
ASTM D5162 surface
6.34 Amendment to Section 29.2

(page 87 of 176- 11th Paragraph):
Replace Suitable abrasives shall be selected from those defined in ISO 8504-2.
With Suitable abrasives shall be selected from those defined in ISO 8504-2
except slags refinery that are forbidden,

Surfaces
(page 93 of 176):
Replace Service Temperature Range
With Operating Temperature Range
CONTRACTOR DOC NO:
4422-VW-SG-001000000001

(page 94 of 176):
Replace:
Service Coating
Item Description Substrate Temperature System
Range Number
All Buried Steel - Piping / Equipment CS - 20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-6
With:
Service Coating
Range Number
All Buried Steel - Piping / Equipment CS - 20°C ≤ T ≤ 60°C A-6

(page 94 of 176):
Add the following cycle:
Service Coating
Range Number
Structural steel to be fireproofed with intumescent CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-13B

(page 94 of 176):
Add the following to Notes for Appendix Table 1.1.
2. With reference to coating system A-17, for temperatures higher than 200 °C, coating
system A-16 shall be selected.
6.39 Amendment to Appendix A1 – Painting Schedule for External Surfaces
Add the following in Table 1.1 for Item Description - All Buried Steel - Piping / Equipment
(page 93 of 176);
CONTRACTOR DOC NO:
4422-VW-SG-001000000001
Item Substrate Operating Coating

Description Temperature System
Range Number
All Buried Steel - SS/ CRA T ≤ 200°C A-25

Piping (DSS /
SDSS /
alloy 825 /
6Mo SS)
Add the following in Table 1.1 for Item Description - Uninsulated - Piping / Pipe Fittings
/ Structures / Equipment / Flares (page 94 of 176);
Item Description Substrate Operating Coating System

Temperature Number
Range
Uninsulated - Piping / Pipe SS / Alloy 825 -160°C ≤ T ≤ A-22

Fittings / Structures 100°C
/ Equipment / Flares
SS / Alloy 101 °C ≤ T ≤ A-23
825 / DSS 600°C
SDSS 111 °C ≤ T ≤ A-23

600°C
6Mo SS 121 °C ≤ T ≤ A-23

600°C
Add the following in Table 1.1 for Item Description - Insulated - Piping / Pipe Fittings /
Structures / Equipment / Flares (page 94 of 176);
Item Description Substrate Operating Coating System

Temperature Number
Range
Insulated - Piping / Pipe SS / Alloy 825 -160°C ≤ T ≤ A-24

Fittings / Structures / 100°C
Equipment / Flares
SS / Alloy 825 101 °C ≤ T ≤ A-23
/ DSS 600°C
SDSS 111 °C ≤ T ≤ A-23

600°C
6Mo SS 121 °C ≤ T ≤ A-23

600°C
CONTRACTOR DOC NO:
4422-VW-SG-001000000001
6.40 Amendment to Appendix A2 - Painting Schedule for External Surfaces

Add the following to Coating System Number A-22 (page 99 of 176) Substrate: SS / Alloy
825
Add the following to Coating System Number A-23 (page 99 of 176)
Substrate: SS / Alloy 825 / DSS / SDSS / 6Mo
Add the following to Coating System Number A-24 (page 99 of 176) Substrate: SS / Alloy
825
Add the following to Coating System Number A-25 (page 99 of 176) Substrate: SS / CRA
(DSS / SDSS / Nickel alloys / 6Mo SS)
Add the following to Notes for Appendix Table 2.2 (page 100 of 176)
8. For the Glass or Fiber Reinforced Plastic piping, pipeline and fittings, the requirement of
Topcoat (UV protection) and site applied additional UV protective coating (one coat of
polyurethane paint with DFT of 60 microns minimum) shall be complied, as per Section
6.5.2.5 and 6.9.9 of AGES-SP-09-014 - Fiber Reinforced Plastic Piping and Pipeline
System. The finish color shall be as approved by the Company.
6.41 Amendment Appendix A2 - Painting Schedule for External Surfaces

(Page 98 of 176)
Replace:
Coating
System Substrate Surface Preparation and Blast Profile Coat Generic System
DFT
Number Details
1st Zinc Rich Primer 75 µm

Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 Polyamide Epoxy
A-13 CS 50 µm – 75 µm 2nd 125 µm
MIO
3rd Polyurethane 75 µm
With:
Coating
DFT
Number Details
Inorganic Zinc
1st 75 µm
Silicate
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 Polyamide Epoxy
A-13 CS 50 µm – 75 µm 2nd 100 µm
MIO
Polyamide Epoxy
3rd 100 µm
MIO
CONTRACTOR DOC NO:
4422-VW-SG-001000000001
6.42 Amendment Appendix A2 - Painting Schedule for External Surfaces

(Page 98 of 176)
Coating
DFT
Number Details
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-13B CS 50 µm - 75 µm 1st Zinc Rich epoxy 75 µm
Note: The use of the above-mentioned system A-13B shall be endorsed by the intumescent
epoxy Fireproofing Manufacturer and subject to Contractor and Company approval.
6.43 Amendment to Appendix A4 - External Protection for Fasteners

Add the following to Section A4.1- First para (page 104 of 176);
All fluorocarbon coatings shall meet the salt spray test requirement as per Section 12.8-
Bolting of AGES-GL-07-001.
Add the following in Section – Included (page 104 of 176);
c. For bolting coating above temperature (200°C), suitable propriety coatings (as ceramic
based, etc.,) with prior Company approval shall be provided.
Add / modify the following in Section – Excluded (page 104 of 176);
c. CRA Fasteners (Alloy K-500, Alloy 625, Alloy 718 & 925)
d. Bonnet bolts and Gland bolts for valves
e. Bolts for blow-off connection of Strainers
Bolts for manufacturer standard piping specialty items (slight glasses, level gauges and
silencers).
CONTRACTOR DOC NO:
4422-VW-SG-001000000001
APPENDIX-1
AGES-SP-07-004: PAINTING & COATING SPECIFICATION
(NO. OF PAGES: 176)
THE CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL
ADNOC GROUP PROJECTS AND

ENGINEERING
PAINTING AND COATING

SPECIFICATION
Specification
APPROVED BY:
NAME: Abdulmunim
Abdulmunim Saif Al KindyAl Kindy
TITLE: Executive Director PT&CS
EFFECTIVE DATE:
AGES-SP-07-004
All parties consent to this document being signed electronically -UPST/UDR/INT/2021/6591

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GROUP PROJECTS & ENGINEERING / PT&CS DIRECTORATE
CUSTODIAN Group Projects & Engineering / PT&CS

ADNOC Specification applicable to ADNOC & ADNOC Group Companies
REVISION HISTORY
REV. PREPARED BY REVIEWED BY ENDORSED BY ENDORSED BY

DATE (Designation / (Designation / (Designation / Initial) (Designation /
NO
Initial) Initial) Initial)
15 Feb 2021 1 Hesham Elashkar/ Ashwani Kumar Abdulla Al Shaiba/ Zaher Salem/
Senior Specialist, Kataria/ A/MES, VP-GPE SVP-GPE
Material TC-Eng
Engineering Digitally signed by
Ashwani Kumar Kataria
DN: cn=Ashwani Kumar
Digitally signed by Kataria, o=ADNOC
Hesham Onshore, ou=ADNOC
Onshore,
ELASHKAR [email protected]
DN: cn=Hesham e, c=AE
ELASHKAR, Date: 2021.03.02
07:27:33 +04'00' 21/04/2021
o=ADNOC HQ,
ou=Group Projects
& Engineering, Reuben
email=helashkar2
@adnoc.ae, c=AE Yagambaram /
Date: 2021.03.01
15:36:06 +04'00' SPM-GPE 22/04/2021
Digitally signed
Reuben byYagambaram
Reuben
Yagam Date:
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Group Projects & Engineering is the owner of this specification and responsible for its custody, maintenance and
periodic update.
In addition, Group Projects & Engineering is responsible for communication and distribution of any changes to
this specification and its version control.
This specification will be reviewed and updated in case of any changes affecting the activities described in this
specification.
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INTER-RELATIONSHIPS AND STAKEHOLDERS
The following are inter-relationships for implementation of this specification:

i. ADNOC Upstream and ADNOC Downstream Directorates; and
ii. ADNOC Onshore, ADNOC Offshore, ADNOC Sour Gas, ADNOC Gas Processing. ADNOC LNG,
ADNOC Refining, ADNOC Fertilisers, Borouge, Al Dhafra Petroleum, Al Yasat
The following are stakeholders for the purpose of this specification:
i. ADNOC PT&CS Directorate
This specification has been approved by the ADNOC PT&CS is to be implemented by each ADNOC
Group COMPANY included above subject to and in accordance with their Delegation of Authority and
other governance-related processes in order to ensure compliance.
Each ADNOC Group COMPANY must establish / nominate a Technical Authority responsible for
compliance with this specification.
DEFINITIONS
“ADNOC” means Abu Dhabi National Oil COMPANY.
“ADNOC Group” means ADNOC together with each COMPANY in which ADNOC, directly or indirectly, controls
fifty percent (50%) or more of the share capital.
“Approving Authority” means the decision-making body or employee with the required authority to approve
Policies & Procedures or any changes to it.
“Business Line Directorates” or “BLD” means a directorate of ADNOC which is responsible for one or more
Group Companies reporting to, or operating within the same line of business as, such directorate.
“Business Support Directorates and Functions” or “Non- BLD” means all the ADNOC functions and the
remaining directorates, which are not ADNOC Business Line Directorates.
“CEO” means chief executive officer.
“Group COMPANY” means any COMPANY within the ADNOC Group other than ADNOC.
“Specification” means this Painting and Coating Specification.
CONTROLLED INTRANET COPY
The intranet copy of this document located in the section under Group Policies on One ADNOC is the only
controlled document. Copies or extracts of this document, which have been downloaded from the intranet, are
uncontrolled copies and cannot be guaranteed to be the latest version.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 12
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................ 12
PURPOSE .......................................................................................................................... 12
DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS ............................................................................. 12
SECTION A - GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 19
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................................................................... 19
INTERNATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS ............................................................... 19
ADNOC SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................... 23
STANDARD DRAWINGS .................................................................................................. 23
OTHER REFERENCES ..................................................................................................... 24
DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE ....................................................................................................... 24
SPECIFICATION DEVIATION / CONCESSION CONTROL ....................................................... 24
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS / MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 24
DESIGN BASIS ................................................................................................................. 24
DESIGN REQUIREMENTS FOR COATING APPLICATION ........................................... 25
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTY.............................................................................................. 25
SECTION B PART 1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (EXTERNAL COATING) .................................. 26
HANDLING OF PAINTED ITEMS ................................................................................................ 26
EXECUTION ................................................................................................................................. 26
SHOP VERSUS FIELD PAINTING POLICY ..................................................................... 26
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUPPLIER ........................................................................ 27
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COATING MANUFACTURER .......................................... 28
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SUB-CONTRACTOR ........................................................ 28
APPLICATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 29
MATERIALS ................................................................................................................................. 30
ABRASIVE MATERIAL DRY STORAGE ......................................................................... 31
ABRASIVES ...................................................................................................................... 31
SELECTION OF ABRASIVES........................................................................................... 32
COMPRESSED AIR .......................................................................................................... 33
PAINT MATERIAL STORAGE .......................................................................................... 33
PAINT MATERIALS .......................................................................................................... 34
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .............................................................................................. 35
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 36

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STEEL PREPARATION .................................................................................................... 36
SURFACES NOT TO BE PAINTED .................................................................................. 36
PROTECTION OF STAINLESS-STEEL AND CRA SURFACES ..................................... 36
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................... 37
PRE-JOB MEETING .......................................................................................................... 37
SURFACE PREPARATION ......................................................................................................... 37
ITEMS TO BE PROTECTED ............................................................................................. 37
BASIC CLEANING ............................................................................................................ 38
SHOP PRIMING ................................................................................................................. 39
PRE-BLAST CLEANING ................................................................................................... 39
CLEANING OF CARBON STEEL / ALLOY STEEL SURFACES .................................... 40
CLEANING OF GALVANIZED AND INORGANIC ZINC SURFACES ............................. 41
CLEANING OF STAINLESS-STEEL AND CRA SURFACES .......................................... 41
CLEANING OF GLASS REINFORCED EPOXY SURFACES .......................................... 41
RESIDUAL SALT CONTAMINATION ............................................................................... 41
SURFACE DUST ............................................................................................................... 42
PRESENCE OF MILL SCALE ........................................................................................... 42
SURFACE PROFILE ......................................................................................................... 42
PAINTING APPLICATION ........................................................................................................... 42
SCHEDULING ................................................................................................................... 42
PREPARATION FOR PAINTING ...................................................................................... 43
PAINTING APPLICATION ................................................................................................. 43
APPLICATION CHECKS................................................................................................... 45
FINISHED COATING ......................................................................................................... 47
REPAIR ........................................................................................................................................ 48
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................ 48
PAINTING DAMAGE NOT EXPOSING SUBSTRATE SURFACE ................................... 48
PAINTING DAMAGE EXPOSING SUBSTRATE SURFACE AND FIELD WELDS ......... 49
REPAIR OF ZINC SILICATE PRIMER.............................................................................. 49
REPAIR OF FULLY CURED EPOXY PAINTING ............................................................. 49
INSPECTION AND TESTING ...................................................................................................... 49
GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 49
BEFORE SURFACE PREPARATION .............................................................................. 49
BEFORE AND DURING PAINT APPLICATION ............................................................... 49

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AFTER PAINTING ............................................................................................................. 50
INSPECTION AND TESTS SUMMARY ............................................................................ 51
THERMAL SPRAY ALUMINIUM (TSA) - QUALIFICATION....................................................... 52
GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 52
TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION ................................................................... 53
THERMAL SPRAYER QUALIFICATION .......................................................................... 53
TESTING OF TSA PRODUCTION COATING PROPERTIES .......................................... 55
COATING REPAIR ............................................................................................................ 57
INSPECTION RECORDS AND REPORTS ................................................................................. 58
MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING OPTIONS............................................................................... 58
GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 58
REFURBISHMENT ............................................................................................................ 59
CRITERIA FOR MAINTENANCE COATING IN ATMOSPHERIC SERVICE ................... 61
SPOT REPAIR PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 61
SPOT REPAIR AND FULL TOPCOAT PROCEDURE ..................................................... 62
RENOVATION PROCEDURE ........................................................................................... 62
STAINLESS STEELS ........................................................................................................ 62
SECTION B PART 2 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (INTERNAL LINING) ........................................ 63
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................... 63
HANDLING ................................................................................................................................... 63
EXECUTION ................................................................................................................................. 63
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................. 64
DEGREASER .................................................................................................................... 64
ABRASIVES ...................................................................................................................... 64
EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................................... 64
COMPRESSED AIR .......................................................................................................... 65
LINING MATERIALS ......................................................................................................... 65
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 65
SURFACE CONDITIONING .............................................................................................. 65
DEHUMIDIFICATION ........................................................................................................ 66
VENTILATION ................................................................................................................... 66
LIGHTING .......................................................................................................................... 66
SURFACE PREPARATION............................................................................................... 67
CARE OF CLEANED AND COATED SURFACES .......................................................... 67

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LINING MATERIAL APPLICATION ............................................................................................ 68
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................ 68
LINING SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................. 68
SERVICE AND LINING SYSTEMS SCHEDULE .............................................................. 68
MIXING OF MATERIALS .................................................................................................. 68
NUMBER OF COATS AND THICKNESS OF LINING ...................................................... 69
RECOATING ...................................................................................................................... 69
CURING ............................................................................................................................. 69
CONTINUITY TESTING OF THE LINING ......................................................................... 69
LINING IDENTIFICATION ............................................................................................................ 70
LINING REPAIR ........................................................................................................................... 70
INSPECTION ................................................................................................................................ 71
GENERAL INSPECTION................................................................................................... 71
SURFACE PREPARATION............................................................................................... 72
APPLICATION OF LINING ................................................................................................ 72
LINING INSPECTION ........................................................................................................ 73
INSPECTION INSTRUMENTS .......................................................................................... 73
INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ......................................................................... 74
SECTION B PART 3 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT (INTERNAL COATING OF LINE PIPE FOR NON-
CORROSIVE SALES GAS TRANSMISSION) ......................................................................................... 76
INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... 76
COATING AND SUB-CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION ........................................................... 76
GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 76
COATING MATERIAL QUALIFICATION .......................................................................... 77
REQUIREMENTS FOR QUALIFICATION OF THE COATING MATERIAL .................... 77
COATING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE QUALIFICATION OF THE APPLIED COATING
SYSTEM............................................................................................................................. 78
PACKAGING, LABELLING AND STORAGE ................................................................... 80
PRODUCT DATA SHEET ................................................................................................. 81
QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE ...................................................................................... 82
BATCH TEST CERTIFICATE............................................................................................ 83
SUB-CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION ........................................................................... 84
APPLICATION OF THE COATING MATERIAL .......................................................................... 86
GENERAL .......................................................................................................................... 86
PIPE SURFACE PREPARATION ..................................................................................... 86

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PAINT PREPARATION ..................................................................................................... 87
PAINT APPLICATION ....................................................................................................... 88
HEALTH AND SAFETY AND PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT ......................... 88
PRODUCTION CONTROL........................................................................................................... 89
ASSESSMENT OF COATING ON THE PIPES ................................................................ 89
ASSESSMENT OF COATING ON STEEL PANELS ........................................................ 90
COATING REPAIRS .................................................................................................................... 91
HANDLING STORAGE AND TRANSPORT ............................................................................... 91
RECORDS AND REPAIRS ............................................................................................... 91
DOCUMENTATION ...................................................................................................................... 91
PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION ................................................................. 91
CERTIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 92
SECTION D - APPENDICES..................................................................................................................... 93
PAINTING SCHEDULES FOR EXTERNAL SURFACES ............................................ 93
PAINTING SYSTEMS FOR EXTERNAL SURFACES ................................................. 95
PQT REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS A4 AND A5 ................................................ 101
EXTERNAL PROTECTION FOR FASTENERS ......................................................... 104
POWDER COATING ................................................................................................... 105
SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - GAS PROCESSING............ 106
SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - REFINING ........................... 115
SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - ONSHORE .......................... 123
SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - OFFSHORE ........................ 130
SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - LNG ..................................... 145
LINING SCHEDULES FOR INTERNAL SURFACES................................................. 151
LINING SYSTEMS FOR INTERNAL SURFACES ...................................................... 152
OFFSHORE HELIDECK IDENTIFICATION ............................................................... 155
FIBERGLASS REINFORCED EPOXY LININGS FOR BOTTOM OF CRUDE OIL
STORAGE TANKS .................................................................................................................................. 170

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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE 1.1 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS .............................................................................................................. 13

TABLE 1.2 LIST OF DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................... 15
TABLE 9.1 ABRASIVE MATERIAL .................................................................................................................... 32
TABLE 9.2 GARNET BLASTING MEDIA REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 33
TABLE 9.3 PHYSICAL TEST PROPERTIES ...................................................................................................... 35
TABLE 14.1 INSPECTION AND TESTS ............................................................................................................. 51
TABLE 15.1 QUALIFICATION TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR AND SPRAYER .... 55
TABLE 15.2 TEST REQUIREMENT FOR TSA COATING DURING TSA PRODUCTION COATING ............... 57
TABLE 17.1 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE PAINTING SYSTEM OPTIONS ............................................ 61
TABLE 26.1 INSPECTION ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR LINING WORK .................................................... 74
TABLE 28.1 MINIMUM INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN PRODUCT DATA SHEET............................... 81
TABLE 28.2 MINIMUM INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN QUALIFICATION CERTIFICATE ................... 82
TABLE 28.3 MINIMUM INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN BATCH TEST CERTIFICATE ......................... 83
TABLE 28.4 REQUIREMENTS AND TEST SAMPLES REQUIRED FOR QUALIFICATION OF COATING
SYSTEM AND THE SUB-CONTRACTOR ................................................................................................... 85
TABLE 29.1 MINIMUM ITEMS TO BE CHECKED AND RECORDED DURING THE COATING PROCESS ... 86
TABLE 30.1 REQUIRED FREQUENCY OF, AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR, THE PRODUCTION-
CONTROL TESTS ........................................................................................................................................ 90
APPENDIX TABLE 1.1 PAINTING SCHEDULES FOR EXTERNAL SURFACES............................................. 93
APPENDIX TABLE 2.2 PAINTING SYSTEMS FOR EXTERNAL SURFACES .................................................. 95
APPENDIX TABLE 3.3 PAINTING SYSTEM A4 EPOXY NOVOLAC COATING SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
..................................................................................................................................................................... 101
APPENDIX TABLE 3.4 PAINTING SYSTEM A5 PQT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................ 101
APPENDIX TABLE 6.5 REQUIRED SAFETY AND IDENTIFICATION COLOUR CODING - GAS
PROCESSING ............................................................................................................................................. 106
APPENDIX TABLE 6.6 GAS CYLINDERS - GAS PROCESSING ................................................................... 109
APPENDIX TABLE 6.7 PIPING COLOUR CODING - GAS PROCESSING ..................................................... 110
APPENDIX TABLE 7.8 REQUIRED SAFETY AND IDENTIFICATION COLOUR CODING - REFINING ....... 115
APPENDIX TABLE 7.9 GAS CYLINDERS - REFINING ................................................................................... 118
APPENDIX TABLE 7.10 PIPING COLOUR CODING - REFINING .................................................................. 119
APPENDIX TABLE 8.11 FINISH COLOURS - ONSHORE ............................................................................... 123
APPENDIX TABLE 8.12 REFERENCE COLOURS FOR EQUIPMENT - ONSHORE ..................................... 124
APPENDIX TABLE 8.13 BASIC IDENTIFICATION COLOURS - ONSHORE ................................................. 125

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APPENDIX TABLE 8.14 SAFETY COLOURS - ONSHORE ............................................................................ 126
APPENDIX TABLE 8.15 REFERENCE COLOURS - ONSHORE .................................................................... 126
APPENDIX TABLE 8.16 COLOUR CODE GUIDE - ONSHORE ...................................................................... 127
APPENDIX TABLE 9.17 COLOUR CODING FOR UMM SHAIF / LOWER ZAKUM / NASR / UMM LULU -
OFFSHORE ................................................................................................................................................. 130
APPENDIX TABLE 9.18 COLOUR CODING FOR UPPER ZAKUM / SATF / UADF - OFFSHORE ............... 130
APPENDIX TABLE 9.19 COLOUR CODING OF DAS ISLAND - OFFSHORE ................................................ 131
APPENDIX TABLE 9.20 COLOUR CODING OF ZIRKU, ARZANAH AND ARTIFICIAL ISLANDS -
OFFSHORE ................................................................................................................................................. 132
APPENDIX TABLE 9.21 COLOUR CODING OF GENERAL ITEMS - OFFSHORE ........................................ 132
APPENDIX TABLE 9.22 BASIC IDENTIFICATION COLOURS FOR FLUIDS - OFFSHORE ......................... 133
APPENDIX TABLE 9.23 ADDITIONAL IDENTIFICATION COLOURS - OFFSHORE..................................... 134
APPENDIX TABLE 9.24 BANDS FOR PIPELINE - OFFSHORE ..................................................................... 135
APPENDIX TABLE 9.25 COLOUR CODING OF STORAGE TANKS EXTERIOR - OFFSHORE ................... 137
APPENDIX TABLE 9.26 PIPELINE IDENTIFICATION COLOURS - OFFSHORE .......................................... 138
APPENDIX TABLE 10.27 PIPELINE IDENTIFICATION COLOURS - LNG ..................................................... 145
APPENDIX TABLE 10.28 BS 1710 (BS 4800) COLOUR REFERENCE - LNG ............................................... 147
APPENDIX TABLE 10.29 PLANT AND EQUIPMENT COLOUR SCHEME - LNG .......................................... 148
APPENDIX TABLE 10.30 SCHEDULE OF PROCESS CODE IDENTIFICATION - LNG ................................ 148
APPENDIX TABLE 11.31 LINING SCHEDULES FOR INTERNAL SURFACES ............................................. 151
APPENDIX TABLE 12.32 LINING SYSTEMS FOR INTERNAL SURFACES .................................................. 152
APPENDIX TABLE 14.33 MINIMUM LEVEL OF INTERNAL STEEL SURFACE OF TANK BOTTOM .......... 170
LIST OF FIGURES
APPENDIX FIGURE 6.1 PIPING COLOUR CODING ARRANGEMENT - GAS PROCESSING ..................... 113
APPENDIX FIGURE 7.2 PIPING COLOUR CODING ARRANGEMENT - REFINING ..................................... 120
APPENDIX FIGURE 8.3 EXAMPLE OF APPLICATION OF SAFETY COLOUR AND CODING - ONSHORE
..................................................................................................................................................................... 125
APPENDIX FIGURE 9.4 APPLICATION OF COLOUR IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM - OFFSHORE ............... 144
APPENDIX FIGURE 10.5 LINE NUMBERS - LNG ........................................................................................... 150
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.6 TOUCHDOWN / POSITIONING MARKING CIRCLE - OFFSHORE ...................... 155
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.7 LOCATION OF TOUCHDOWN MARKINGS - CENTRALISED TOUCHDOWN
MARKINGS - OFFSHORE .......................................................................................................................... 156

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APPENDIX FIGURE 13.8 LOCATION OF TOUCHDOWN MARKINGS - FULLY OFFSET TOUCHDOWN
MARKINGS - OFFSHORE .......................................................................................................................... 156
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.9 DIMENSIONS OF THE HELIDECK IDENTIFICATION “H” MARKING (STANDARD
SIZE) - OFFSHORE .................................................................................................................................... 157
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.10 HELIDECK IDENTIFICATION MARKING REFLECTING A SWUNG OBSTACLE
FREE SECTOR) - OFFSHORE .................................................................................................................. 159
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.11 FORM AND PROPORTIONS OF NUMBERS AND LETTERS - OFFSHORE ..... 160
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.12 MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE MASS MARKING (TYPICAL) - OFFSHORE .............. 161
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.13 FATO / TLOF PERIMETER MARKING (TYPICAL) - OFFSHORE ....................... 161
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.14 D-VALUE MARKINGS TYPICAL - OFFSHORE ................................................... 162
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.15 CHEVRON EXAMPLES AT OFFSHORE FACILITIES - OFFSHORE .................. 163
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.16 HELIDECK CHEVRON - OFFSHORE ................................................................... 164
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.17 HELIDECK NAME MARKING - OFFSHORE ........................................................ 165
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.18 EXAMPLES OF AN ALTERNATIVE PROHIBITED LANDING SECTOR (PLS)
MARKING – OFFSHORE ........................................................................................................................... 166
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.19 EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK MARKING IN ACPT-2 CORNICHE TYPICAL -
OFFSHORE ................................................................................................................................................. 167
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.20 EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK MARKING IN SOUTH ARTIFICIAL ISLAND TYPICAL –
OFFSHORE ................................................................................................................................................. 167
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.21 EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK MARKING IN NORTH SATELLITE TYPICAL -
OFFSHORE ................................................................................................................................................. 168
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.22 EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK MARKING IN PC 063 - OFFSHORE ......................... 168
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.23 EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK MARKING IN PC 042 - OFFSHORE ......................... 169
APPENDIX FIGURE 13.24 EXAMPLE OF HELIDECK MARKING IN LZ / US FIELD - OFFSHORE ............ 169
APPENDIX FIGURE 14.25 APPENDIX INTERFACE AREA BETWEEN THE GFRE SYSTEM AND BARGE
STEEL - DAS ISLAND COS TANKS ......................................................................................................... 173
APPENDIX FIGURE 14.26 INTERFACE AREA BETWEEN THE GFRE SYSTEM AND BARGE STEEL -
ZIRKU ISLAND COS TANKS ..................................................................................................................... 174

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GENERAL
Introduction
This specification defines the minimum requirements for surface preparation, selection of painting systems and
their application, personnel qualification, inspection and quality control and health, safety and environment
requirements related to surface preparation and paint application.
It applies to all coastal, onshore facilities and offshore facilities.
This specification covers all external surfaces of structures, equipment, machinery, piping, valves, instruments
and accessories, including buried piping / equipment and well casings.
This specification also covers the general design, materials, surface preparation, application, and testing
requirements for lining the internal surfaces of shop and field fabricated tanks, pressure vessels, piping and other
equipment in a shop or jobsite environment.
This specification does not cover the following:
External coating of pipelines.
Coatings for buildings.
Purpose
The materials and procedures specified herein are provided to protect the following:
External surfaces of plant equipment and piping from corrosion and to provide an aesthetically pleasing
environment for operating personnel.
Internal surfaces of plant equipment and piping from corrosion and to prevent the possibility of product
contamination.
The ADNOC Business Unit specifications listed in Section 2.2 shall also be considered part of this specification,
where indicated as applicable in the Purchase Order.
Definitions and Abbreviations

The following defined terms are used throughout this specification:
“[PSR]” indicates a mandatory Process Safety Requirement
“COMPANY” means ADNOC, ADNOC Group or an ADNOC Group COMPANY, and includes any agent or
consultant authorized to act for, and on behalf of the COMPANY.
“CONTRACTOR” means the parties that carry out all or part of the design, engineering, procurement,
construction, commissioning or management for ADNOC projects. CONTRACTOR includes its approved
MANUFACTURER(s), SUPPLIER(s), SUB-SUPPLIER(s) and SUB-CONTRACTOR(s).
“MANUFACTURER” means the Original Equipment MANUFACTURER (OEM) or MANUFACTURER of one or
more of the component(s) which make up a sub-assembly or item of equipment assembled by the main
SUPPLIER or their nominated SUB-SUPPLIER.
“may” means a permitted option
“shall” indicates mandatory requirements
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“SUB-CONTRACTOR” means any party engaged by the CONTRACTOR to undertake any assigned work on
their behalf. COMPANY maintains the right to review all proposed SUB-CONTRACTORs; this right does not
relieve the CONTRACTOR of their obligations under the Contract, nor does it create any contractual relationship
between COMPANY and the SUB-CONTRACTOR.
“SUPPLIER” means the party entering into a Contract with COMPANY to provide the materials, equipment,
supporting technical documents and / or drawings, guarantees, warranties and / or agreed services in accordance
with the requirements of the purchase order and relevant specification(s). The term SUPPLIER includes any
legally appointed successors and / or nominated representatives of the SUPPLIER.
“SUB-SUPPLIER” means the sub-contracted SUPPLIER of equipment sub-components software and /or
support services relating to the equipment / package, or part thereof, to be provided by the SUPPLIER.
COMPANY maintains the right to review all proposed SUB-SUPPLIERs, but this right does not relieve the
SUPPLIER of their obligations under the Contract, nor does it create any contractual relationship between
COMPANY and any individual SUB-SUPPLIER.
The abbreviations used throughout this specification are shown in Table 1.1
Table 1.1 List of Abbreviations

Abbreviations
ACPT Accommodation Platform
ADEWA Abu Dhabi Water & Electricity Authority
AL Aluminium
ASTM ASTM International, (formerly known as American Society for Testing and Materials)
BGAS-CSWIP British Gas Approved Scheme - Certification Scheme for Personnel
BS British Standards
CIP Coating Inspector Programme
CPT Coating Procedure Test
CRA Corrosion Resistant Alloys
CS Carbon Steel
CUI Corrosion Under Insulation
DFT Dry Film Thickness
FATO Final Approach and Take-off
FROSIO FROSIO Faglig Råd for Opplæring og Sertifisering av Inspektører innen
Overflatebehandling (Norwegian Professional Council for Education and Certification of
Inspectors of Surface Treatment)
GFRE Glass Fibre Reinforced Epoxy
GFRP Glass Fibre Reinforced Plastic
GRE Glass Reinforced Epoxy
GS Galvanised Steel
HDG Hot-Dip Galvanized
HLL Helideck Landing Limitation

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Abbreviations
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
IMO International Maritime Organization
ISO International Organization for Standardization
ITP Inspection Test Plan
LOS Limited Obstacle Sector
MDEA Methyl Diethanolamine
MEK Methyl Ethyl Ketone
MIO Micaceous Iron Oxide
MSC Maritime Safety Committee
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
MSL Mean Sea Level
MTDS Material Technical Data Sheet
N/A Not Applicable
NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers
NDFT Nominal Dry Film Thickness
NPS Nominal Pipe Size
OEM Original Equipment MANUFACTURER
OFS Obstacle Free Sector
P&ID Piping and Instrumentation Diagram
PPE Personal Protective Equipment
PQT Procedure Qualification Test
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
PVC Polyvinyl Chloride
QA Quality Assurance
QC Quality Control
RAL Reichs-Ausschuß für Lieferbedingungen und Gütesicherung
RH Relative Humidity
SS Stainless Steel
SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings (formerly known as Steel Structures Painting Council)
SWL Safe Working Load
TDFT Total Dry Film Thickness
TLOF Touchdown and Lift-off
TPA Third Party Agency
TSA Thermally Sprayed Aluminium

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Abbreviations
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
WFT Wet Film Thickness
WIN Work Identification Number
The definitions used throughout this specification are shown in Table 1.2.
Table 1.2 List of Definitions

Definitions
Abrasive Blast Cleaning The impingement of a high kinetic-energy stream of blast cleaning abrasive
onto the surface being prepared.
Anchor Profile Contour of a blast-cleaned surface on a plane perpendicular to the surface.
Application Data Application instructions, recommendations, and guidelines described in the
published literature of the Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER, referenced
industry standards, and any specific requirements noted in this specification
including drawings issued to the SUB-CONTRACTOR. In case of conflicting
requirements between the documents, SUB-CONTRACTOR shall submit all
conflicting information to the CONTRACTOR for resolution. If the published
literature of the Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER does not contain
required information, SUB-CONTRACTOR shall obtain additional
information from the parent corporate office when the local Coating / Lining
MANUFACTURER is a licensee or a subsidiary of a multinational
organization. Any deviations from or changes to Coating / Lining
MANUFACTURER’s published literature shall be subject to
CONTRACTOR’s review, acceptance, or rejection without comment,
explanation and / or justification. (Note: Where recommendations and
instructions are given in permissive language such as “may,” “should,” and
“recommend,” compliance with those recommendations, instructions, and
guidelines shall be considered mandatory unless otherwise instructed by the
CONTRACTOR).
Carbon Steel Carbon steels and low alloy steels with chromium content less than or equal
to 9%.
Chalking The appearance of a loosely adherent fine powder on the surface of a paint
coating, arising from the degradation of one or more of its constituents,
typically caused by UV attack.
Chart Datum The water level that depths displayed on a nautical chart are measured from.
A chart datum is generally derived from some phase of the tide.
Checking Breaks in the coating film or system that do not penetrate to the underlying
surface.
Coat One full layer of a material applied to its specified thickness. Multiple passes
including initial mist pass are necessary to form a coat. A mist pass is not
considered as a full coat. The cost of a coat shall include the cost of mist
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Definitions
Coating Material The liquid, liquefiable, mastic or any other composition and material that
after application to a substrate, is converted into a solid protective adherent
film.
Corrosion Under Insulation An acceleration of corrosion due to ingress of moisture into external
insulation.
Cracking Breaks in the coating film or system that penetrate through to the underlying
substrate.
Dry Film Thickness The thickness of the dried or cured paint or coating film.
Dry Film Thickness The average value of three readings recorded using a properly calibrated
Measurement dry film thickness gauge. The readings shall be within a 150 mm radius and
evenly spread out from a given spot.
Dry Spray Phenomenon that may occur during paint application by spray. Dry particles
(dusting) of atomized paint fall over areas already coated or to be coated,
but not yet dried, making surface rough and matt. If over coated it can cause
possible adhesion problem.
Equipment Process equipment and skid mounted equipment other than control,
electrical, rotating and non-custom equipment. Equipment includes items
such as custom fabricated equipment, skid units, boilers, heat exchangers,
heaters, heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs), vessels, drums, shop
fabricated tanks, stacks, made-to-order equipment, and related items
including structural components which are an integral part of these items.
This category also includes all other items not covered by the definitions of
piping and steel structure.
Feathered Gradual taper in thickness from a coated surface to an uncoated surface.
Feathering Bevelling or tapering off the edge of a surface coating prior to repair of the
coating at damaged areas.
Holiday Discontinuity in a coating, which exhibits electrical conductivity, when
exposed to a specific voltage.
Holiday / Pinhole Pinhole or very small size defect in a coating system, penetrating the entire
thickness of the coating.
Hot-Dip Galvanizing Formation of a coating of zinc and / or zinc-iron alloys produced by dipping
prepared steel in molten metallic zinc.
Insulated Surfaces Surfaces for which insulation requirements are specified or noted on the
drawings and related documentation and which will be insulated later.
Integrity An asset has integrity if it operates as designed for its assigned life (or
greater) with all its risks kept as low as reasonably practical, or as
nominated.
Lining A coating or layer of sheet material adhered to or in intimate contact with the
interior surface of a container used to protect the container against corrosion
by its contents and / or to protect the contents of the container from
contamination by the container material.
Material Safety Data Sheet Document published by the Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER describing
all the aspects related to health and safety of a coating material or thinner.
Material Technical Data Sheet Document published by Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER describing
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Definitions
Operating Temperature The maximum temperature of the substrate surface under the insulation or
exposed to weather (indoor and outdoor) during operating conditions. For
example, operating temperature of refractory lined equipment for painting
purposes shall be the temperature of the metal surface exposed to the
environment during operating conditions. Steam out temperature of piping
and equipment shall not be considered as a basis for paint system selection
unless specifically instructed in writing by the COMPANY and acknowledged
by the CONTRACTOR. The painting or coating system used shall be
determined by the “maximum operating / exposure temperature of the
substrate” and not the “design temperature”.
Paint System The total sum of the coats or similar products that are to be applied or which
have been applied to a substrate to provide corrosion protection.
Peeling An area where the coating has pulled away, indicating poor adhesion but
implies cohesion of the coating film.
Pinholes Formation of tiny circular holes in the coating film usually having a solid
particle (contamination or oversized pigment) in the middle.
Piping Piping includes fittings, pipe supports and accessory items.
Poor Adhesion A layer of coating or paint that when measured by a correctly calibrated
coating adhesion unit, shows an adhesion factor that is less than the Coating
/ Lining MANUFACTURER’s lowest published adhesion factor or number.
Pore Pinhole or very small size defect in a coating system, penetrating the entire
thickness of the coating.
Pot Life Maximum time, at any temperature during which a coating material supplied
as separate components can successfully use after they have been mixed
together.
Qualification Evaluation process of a paint system allowing, through laboratory tests, the
selection of the suitable paint system intended for the different environments
in which the structure will operate.
Quality Assurance All those planned and systematic actions (QA) necessary to ensure quality
i.e. to provide adequate confidence that a product or service will be fit for its
intended purpose.
Quality Management System The structure organization, responsibilities, activities, resources and events
that together provide organized procedures and methods of implementation
to ensure the capability of the organization to meet quality requirements.
Quality Manual A document setting out the general quality policies, procedures and
practices of an organization.
Quality Plan A document prepared by the CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR setting
out the specific quality practices, resources and activities relevant to a
project.
Quality System The structure organization, responsibilities, activities, resources and events
that together provide organized procedures and methods of implementation
to ensure the capability of the organization to meet quality requirements.
Reference Panels Panels with lining system applied by the Lining MANUFACTURER and
approved by the CONTRACTOR for use as standard reference panels for
testing and inspection of the lining system applied by the SUB-
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Definitions
Refurbishment Painting Where maintenance painting is required at an existing facility to restore the
integrity of the coating.
Rust Formation of visible iron oxide, a result of corrosion of iron or steel. May be
described in order of severity; scattered pinpoints, blush or powdery;
freckled or streaked; light scale; paper thin; flaked; medium scale; (layer up
to 3mm thick); heavy scale (layer over 3mm thick).
Shelf Life Time during which a coating material will remain in good condition when
stored in its original sealed container under normal storage condition.
Shop or Prefabrication Primer Primers applied to blast cleaned steel in a shop, fabrication or manufacturing
facility to provide temporary protection to steel components during transport
and / or fabrication.
Shot Particles that are predominantly round, that have a length of less than twice
the maximum particle width and that do not have edges, broken faces or
other sharp surface defects.
Site The land and other places on, under, over, in or through which the contracted
Works or any parts of the contracted which the contracted Works or any
parts of the contracted Works are to be executed or carried out.
Splash Zone Zone from 2m below MSL up to 5m above MSL.
Sprayer SUB-CONTRACTOR of TSA (Thermally Sprayed Aluminium).
Stainless Steel Stainless Steel types 300 and 400. Other austenitic alloys, when specifically
marked on the drawings as requiring coating shall be considered to have
been included in this category.
Stripe-coat Additional coat of paint applied usually by brush on difficult-to-reach-areas
and on weld seams, edges, bolts, nuts, etc., to assure that the specified film
thickness is achieved.
Structural Steel Carbon steel structural members such as columns, beams and all items
which are not specified to be galvanized.
Submerged Zone Zone below the splash zone (i.e. permanently submerged).
Substrate Solid surface intended to be coated or lined with the specified coating
system.
Thinner Volatile liquid added to lower the viscosity of the paint to ease application.
Total Dry Film Thickness The overall thickness of the total number of coats in a paint or coating
system.
Undercutting Corrosion that has initiated at the point of damage to the coating where
Barge substrate is exposed. The corrosion then continues under the coating
film and results in wider damage, corrosion and loss of coating integrity.
Uninsulated Surfaces Surfaces for which insulation requirements are not specified or noted on the
drawings and related documentation.
Wet Film Thickness The thickness of the wet paint or coating film.

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SECTION A - GENERAL
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
International Codes and Standards

The following Codes and Standards shall form a part of this specification. When an edition date is not indicated
for a Code or Standard, the latest edition in force at the time of the contract award shall apply.
ASTM
Standard practice for cleaning, descaling, and passivation of stainless-
ASTM A380
steel parts, equipment, and systems
ASTM B117 Standard practice for operating salt spray (fog) apparatus
ASTM C109 Standard test method for compressive strength of hydraulic cement
mortars (using 2-in. or [50 mm] cube specimens)
ASTM D149 Standard test method for dielectric breakdown voltage and dielectric
strength of solid electrical insulating materials at commercial power
frequencies
ASTM D2240 Standard test method for rubber property - durometer hardness
ASTM D2583 Standard practice for generation of environmental data related to waste
management activities: quality assurance and quality control planning and
implementation
ASTM D4060 Standard test method for abrasion resistance of organic coatings by the
taber abraser
Standard practice for qualification of coating applicators for application of
ASTM D4228
coatings to steel surfaces
ASTM D4285 Standard test method for indicating oil or water in compressed air
Standard test method for pull-off strength of coatings using portable
ASTM D4541
adhesion testers
Standard practice for measuring MEK resistance of ethyl silicate
ASTM D4752
(inorganic) zinc-rich primers by solvent rub
Standard test method for conductimetric analysis of water-soluble ionic
ASTM D4940
contamination of blast cleaning abrasives
Standard practice for conducting a patch test to assess coating
ASTM D5064
compatibility
Standard practice for discontinuity (holiday) testing of nonconductive
ASTM D5162
protective coating on metallic substrates
ASTM D520 Standard specification for zinc dust pigment
Standard practice for cyclic salt fog / UV exposure of painted metal,
ASTM D5894 (alternating exposures in a fog / dry cabinet and a UV / condensation
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ASTM D6677 Standard test method for evaluating adhesion by knife
Standard test method for measuring humidity with a psychrometer (the
ASTM E337
measurement of wet- and dry-bulb temperatures)
ASTM G14 Standard test method for impact resistance of pipeline coatings (falling
weight test)
ASTM G42 Standard test method for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings
subjected to elevated temperatures
ASTM G8 Standard test methods for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings
BS
BS 1710 Specification for identification of pipelines and services
BS 4800 Schedule of paint colours for building purposes
Respiratory protective devices. Continuous flow compressed air line
BS EN 14594
breathing devices. Requirements, testing and marking
BSI PAS 102 Specification for processed glass for selected secondary end markets
ISO
ISO 10005 Quality management - Guidelines for quality plans
Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
ISO 11124 (Parts 1 to 4)
products - Specifications for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
ISO 11125 (All Parts)
products - Test methods for metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
products - Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
products - Test methods for non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives
Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
protective paint systems
ISO 14918 Thermal spraying - Qualification testing of thermal sprayers
ISO 1524 Paints, varnishes and printing inks - Determination of fineness of grind
ISO 15741 Paints and varnishes - Friction-reduction coatings for the interior of on-
and offshore steel pipelines for non-corrosive gases
Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by
ISO 19840 protective paint systems - Measurement of, and acceptance criteria for,
the thickness of dry films on rough surfaces
ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes - Cross-cut test
ISO 2431 Paints and varnishes - Determination of flow time by use of flow cups
ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes - Determination of film thickness

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ISO 2811 (All Parts) Paints and varnishes - Determination of density
ISO 2812-1 Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 1:
Immersion in liquids other than water
Paints and varnishes - Determination of resistance to liquids - Part 2:
ISO 2812-2
Water immersion method
ISO 2815 Paints and varnishes - Buchholz indentation test
ISO 3233 (All Parts) Paints and varnishes - Determination of the percentage volume of non-
volatile matter
Paints, varnishes and plastics - Determination of non-volatile-matter
ISO 3251
content
ISO 3679 Determination of flash no-flash and flash point - Rapid equilibrium closed
cup method
ISO 4287 Geometrical Product Specifications (GPS) - Surface texture: Profile
method - Terms, definitions and surface texture parameters
ISO 4624 Paints and varnishes - Pull-off test for adhesion
Paints and varnishes - Evaluation of degradation of coatings -
ISO 4628 (Parts 1 to 6) Designation of quantity and size of defects, and of intensity of uniform
changes in appearance
ISO 6743-4 Lubricants, industrial oils and related products (class L) - Classification -
Part 4: Family H (Hydraulic systems)
ISO 6860 Paints and varnishes - Bend test (conical mandrel)
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 1: Rust grades
ISO 8501-1
and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and of steel
substrates after overall removal of previous coatings
ISO 8501-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 2: Preparation
grades of previously coated steel substrates after localized removal of
previous coatings
ISO 8501-3 products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 3: Preparation
grades of welds, edges and other areas with surface imperfections
ISO 8502 (Parts 1 to 6 & 9)
products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness
ISO 8503 (All Parts) products - Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel
substrates
products - Surface preparation methods
ISO 9117-3 Paints and varnishes - Drying tests - Part 3: Surface-drying test using
ballotini
ISO 9227 Corrosion tests in artificial atmospheres - Salt spray tests

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NACE / SSPC
NACE RP0184 Repair of Lining Systems
NACE RP0274 High-Voltage Electrical Inspection of Pipeline
Design, fabrication, and surface finish practices for tanks and vessels to
NACE SP0178
be lined for immersion service
Discontinuity (holiday) testing of new protective coatings on conductive
NACE SP0188
substrates
Field measurement of surface profile of abrasive blast-cleaned steel
NACE SP0287
surfaces using a replica tape
SSPC Paint 20 Zinc-Rich Coating Inorganic and Organic
SSPC-AB 1 Mineral and slag abrasives
SSPC-AB 3 Ferrous metallic abrasives
Recyclable encapsulated abrasive media (in a compressible cellular
SSPC-AB 4
matrix)
SSPC-CS 23.00 / Specification for the application of thermal spray coatings (metallizing) of
AWS C2.23M / NACE No. 12 aluminium, zinc, and their alloys and composites for the corrosion
protection of steel
SSPC-Guide 12 Guide for illumination of industrial painting projects
Procedure for determining conformance to dry coating thickness
SSPC-PA 2
requirements
Standard procedure for evaluating the qualifications of industrial /
SSPC-QP 1 machine painting contractors (field application to complex industrial and
machine steel structures)
Certification standard for shop application of complex protective coating
SSPC-QP 3 / AISC 420
systems
SSPC-SP 1 Solvent cleaning
SSPC-SP 10 / NACE No. 2 Near-white metal blast cleaning
SSPC-SP 11 Power tool cleaning to Barge metal
Brush-off blast cleaning of coated and uncoated galvanized steel,
SSPC-SP 16
stainless steels, and non-ferrous metals
SSPC-SP 5 / NACE No. 1 White metal blast cleaning
SSPC-SP 7 / NACE No. 4 Brush-off blast cleaning
Dehumidification and temperature control during surface preparation,
SSPC-TR 3 / NACE 6A192 application, and curing for coatings / linings of steel tanks, vessels, and
other enclosed spaces
Guide and reference photographs for steel surfaces prepared by dry
SSPC-VIS 1
abrasive blast cleaning
Guide and reference photographs for steel surfaces prepared by hand
SSPC-VIS 3
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OTHER
API RP 5L1 Recommended practice for railroad transportation of line pipe
API RP 5LW Recommended practice for transportation of line pipe on Bargges and
marine vessels
CAAP 071 Standards, guidance and information regarding helidecks
NORSOK M-501 Surface preparation and protective coating
RAL 840-HR Primary colour standards
ADNOC Specifications
The ADNOC Business Unit specifications listed shall also be considered part of this specification, where indicated
as applicable in the Purchase Order.
Applicable ADNOC Business Group specifications shall form part of this specification where they are specifically
indicated as applicable in the Purchase Order.
Document Number Document Title

As Applicable Cold Insulation for Piping and Equipment
As Applicable Cold Insulation for Piping and Equipment
As Applicable Hot Insulation for Piping and Equipment
As Applicable Fire Proofing
As Applicable Galvanizing
As Applicable Corrosion and Materials Selection Philosophy
As Applicable Criticality Rating System
As Applicable Engineering Specification - Tag Plates for Field and Indoor Equipment
As Applicable Field Coating of Buried Valves and Fittings
As Applicable Coatings for Underground Steel Pipe
As Applicable Specification for Concrete Construction
As Applicable Specification for Ceramic Coating of Nuts / Bolts and Fasteners for High
Temperature Exposure
As Applicable Specification for Spun Hot Dip Galvanization and Polytetrafluoroethylene
(PTFE) Coating of Nuts / Bolts and Fasteners
Standard Drawings
None at present.

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Other References
None at present.
DOCUMENT PRECEDENCE
The specifications and codes referred to in this specification shall, unless stated otherwise, be the latest approved
issue at the time of contract award.
It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to be, or to become, knowledgeable of the requirements of the
referenced Codes and Standards.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COMPANY of any apparent conflict between this specification, the related
data sheets, the Codes and Standards and any other specifications noted herein.
Resolution and / or interpretation precedence shall be obtained from the COMPANY in writing before proceeding
with the design / manufacture.
In case of conflict, the order of document precedence shall be:
UAE Statutory requirements
ADNOC HSE Standards
Equipment datasheets and drawings
Project specifications and standard drawings
COMPANY specifications
National / International Standards
SPECIFICATION DEVIATION / CONCESSION CONTROL

Deviations from this specification are only acceptable where the Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER has listed in
their quotation the requirements he cannot, or does not wish to comply with, and the COMPANY / CONTRACTOR
has accepted in writing the deviations before the order is placed.
In the absence of a list of deviations, it will be assumed that the Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER complies fully
with this specification.
Any technical deviations to the Purchase Order and its attachments including, but not limited to, the Data Sheets
and Narrative specifications shall be sought by the Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER only through Concession
Request Format. Concession requests require CONTRACTOR’s and COMPANY’s review / approval, prior to the
proposed technical changes being implemented. Technical changes implemented prior to COMPANY approval
are subject to rejection.
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS / MINIMUM DESIGN REQUIREMENTS
Design Basis
All painting and coating systems shall meet the performance requirements and the coating systems as specified
in this specification with a minimum environment of Category CX, ISO 12944-9.
All Offshore requirement shall comply to ISO 12944-9.

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Coating system selection on immersed applications shall address maximum foreseen parameters and assure the
compatibility for the intended design life.
Design Requirements for Coating Application

All structures and equipment shall be designed in accordance with ISO 12944-3. The design shall be suitable for:
Corrosion prevention, utilising the “good” designation as much as practical (ISO 12944-3 Annex D).
Surface preparation and coating application in accordance with the requirements defined in this
specification (Accessibility - ISO 12944-3 Annex A to C), as far as practicable.
Weld profile requirements to be in accordance with NACE SP0178.
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTY

The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee performance of the paint and / or lining (shop and field) as follows:-
External Blasting / Painting - 5 years
Internal Blasting / Lining - 6 years
Thermal Spray Aluminium - 10 years
The above guarantee shall applicable from the date of provisional acceptance by the COMPANY when the entire
materials selection, materials application, selection of the SUB-CONTRACTOR, supervision of the SUB-
CONTRACTOR and all tasks related to coatings are under 100% control of the CONTRACTOR within the
requirements of this specification.
This guarantee applies to painting of carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel surfaces and items painted
by Coating / Lining MANUFACTURER’s and SUB-CONTRACTOR’s standards.
The CONTRACTOR shall be liable for remedial actions such as spot repair, renovation, over-coating and
refurbishment of the areas of paint failures / defects at site when:
The estimated amounts of rust breakthrough on a coating and of total apparent rust (rust breakthrough
plus under film) rust exceed ISO 4628-3 rust scale Ri 1(0.05% area rusted).
There is an appearance of defects in the paint film and / or lining such as blistering, peeling, flaking, inter-
coat delamination, mud-cracking, etc. affecting the overall integrity of the coating.
The repair procedure and the extent or repair shall be subject to approval by COMPANY. All defective spots shall
be repaired. In case defects occur on more than 8% of the total surface of an individual item, the entire item shall
be refurbished.
The degree of blistering shall be evaluated in accordance with ISO 4628-2. The degree of cracking and flaking in
a coating shall be evaluated in accordance with ISO 4628-4, ISO 4628-5 and ISO 4628-6, respectively.
The CONTRACTOR shall undertake to recommence all or part of the paint work subject to agreement with
COMPANY, at any time during the guarantee period. “Recommence” is understood to mean blast cleaning, supply
and application of paint in conformity with the present specification, on site and at the expense of the
CONTRACTOR.
Final acceptance shall in principle take place when the guarantee period expires. A detailed inspection of all
painted surfaces before the guarantee period expires shall then be carried out.
Remedial actions, if any, shall be decided based on the results of the inspection.

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SECTION B PART 1 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (EXTERNAL
COATING)
HANDLING OF PAINTED ITEMS

Preparation for shipment and packing will be subject to inspection and acceptance by the COMPANY’s /
CONTRACTOR’s inspectors. All costs related to any rejection by the COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall be to
the account of the SUB-CONTRACTOR.
Facilities and methods of yard storage and protection of the pipe during transportation shall be subject to approval
by the CONTRACTOR.
Preparation of painted items for shipment shall be in accordance with the SUB-CONTRACTOR’s standards and
as noted herein. SUB-CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the preparation for shipment
provisions with respect to painted items, and to provide equipment at the destination in ex-works condition when
handled by commercial carriers
Adequate protection shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage to the applied paint system and subsequent
atmospheric corrosion in transit and at the jobsite.
Finished painted structure, equipment, pipe or pipe spools shall be handled and / or stored in a manner to protect
the coating from damage. They shall not be dropped, rolled or impacted with or against solid objects with a force
capable of causing coating damage.
Finished painted items shall be shipped using sufficient padding to adequately protect the pipe coating.
Finished painted items shall be lifted, lowered, or suspended by the use of rubber or canvas belt with removable
pin and clevis on one end to permit removal of belt without damage to the painting. The belt shall be of sufficient
width to prevent any damage being sustained by the painting. Use of ropes of any kind, hooks, bands, chains, or
cables shall not be permitted.
Painted items shall be stored off the ground on sufficiently padded skids, properly levelled and spaced, to support
the coated item. Each painted item shall be separated from each adjacent item.
Unapplied coatings and related materials shall be protected to withstand ocean transit and an extended period of
storage at the jobsite, but not in excess of the Coating MANUFACTURER’s stated shelf life, for each coating
material. All materials shall be protected to safeguard against all adverse environments, such as: heat, humidity,
moisture, rain, dust, dirt, sand, mud, salt air, salt spray, and sea water.
Gasket contact surfaces and machined surfaces shall be protected with grease film or other CONTRACTOR
approved material to prevent rusting during transportation / storage and covered with plastic or similar caps.
EXECUTION
Shop Versus Field Painting Policy

Shop and field painting shall be based on the following policy. Shop application of the complete coating system
is preferred.
Fabricated items of plant and equipment (e.g., vessels, columns, heat exchangers, pipe spools) coated at the
SUB-CONTRACTOR’s / SUPPLIER’s works or in site-based temporary coating facilities shall be fully painted with
all coats of the specified coating system.
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CONTRACTOR shall submit a work plan / method statement delineating painting work execution between shop
and field painting and obtain COMPANY's approval.
All documentation submitted shall be endorsed by the proposed Coating MANUFACTURER clearly defining
subsequent surface preparation and approved extended over-coating period.
CONTRACTOR accepts full responsibility for any repairs required to damage areas due to transportation and
handling.
Responsibilities of the SUPPLIER

The SUPPLIER at their facility shall perform surface preparation and full painting system (unless advised
otherwise in a specific project and approved by COMPANY) to the following items:
Boilers
Exchangers
Heaters
Piping
Stacks
Structural steel
Tanks
Valves
Vessels
Other miscellaneous items
Non itemized (bulk) stainless steel valves shall receive at shop a prime coat which corresponds to the intended
service of the items as mentioned above.
The SUPPLIER shall perform surface preparation, priming, and finish painting of the following items including all
attachments thereto in accordance with the painting systems of this specification or their standard paint
specification provided the total paint system has a minimum corrosion resistance of 2000 hours when tested in
accordance with ASTM B117 and / or ISO 12944-5 Table A6, CX, high durability and passes the minimum
laboratory requirements of ISO 12944-6. Offshore coating shall comply with 4200 hrs in accordance with ISO
12944-9.
Compressors
Control equipment
Electrical equipment
Fans
Itemized valves
Motors
Pumps
Shelf items
Specialty equipment

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Turbines
Equipment package components specifically listed in APPENDIX A1 (structural members, pipe, fittings, valves,
filters, tanks, vessels, etc) shall be coated with the specified systems even when they are intimately associated
with an item to be coated with a SUPPLIER’s standard system (compressors, pumps, etc).
Any painting procedures submitted by the SUPPLIER and approved by the CONTRACTOR and COMPANY shall
be considered additional to the requirements of this specification but shall not be considered in lieu of or
substitution for the procedures and requirements stated in this specification.
In case of packaged equipment, electrical equipment and other MANUFACTURER’s standard items, the paint
system shall be suitable for environmental classification of CX as per ISO 12944-2 and ISO 12944-9 for Offshore,
unless otherwise specified by COMPANY.
Responsibilities of The Coating MANUFACTURER

Coating MANUFACTURER’s representative shall have technical inspection accreditation by NACE CIP Level 2
or FROSIO Level 2 (see Section 14.1) or BGAS-CSWIP Level 2 or equivalent and approved by COMPANY.
The Coating MANUFACTURER’s technical representative shall submit a periodic report to CONTRACTOR
confirming that painting (shop / field at site) is being carried out in accordance with their instructions and quality
of workmanship is acceptable to them. This report shall also cover analysis of technical problems (if any).
Responsibilities of The SUB-CONTRACTOR

The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for:
Submission of Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) to COMPANY for review / approval prior to commence the
painting activities.
Supply and application of all paint materials, labour, supervision, coating equipment, inspection tools and
each and every item of expense necessary for complete application of the paint system.
Supply, erection and removal of scaffolding to perform the painting work.
Removal of identification marks on Barge or unfinished equipment, piping and structural steel and re-
application of the identification marks on the finished surfaces. The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall consult
with the CONTRACTOR on the size of the markings.
Full protection from abrasives and paints to items, which shall not be painted.
Cleaning and application of painting systems on welded and damaged surfaces.
Collection and disposal of all toxic waste materials from the work site as directed by the CONTRACTOR
and COMPANY in accordance with hazardous waste management system.
Appropriate arrangements for technical services of the Coating MANUFACTURER before and during
planning and application of the paint systems. SUB-CONTRACTOR’s purchase order for paint materials
shall include a provision stating that the Coating MANUFACTURER’s technical representative shall
directly report to the CONTRACTOR regarding the acceptability and workmanship of the paint application.
A copy of purchase order for the materials showing this provision shall be transmitted to the
CONTRACTOR / COMPANY.
Preparation of appropriate work planning and taking all precautions to avoid interference with the
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Obtaining the CONTRACTOR’s releases that the equipment is certified safe and available and that all
appropriate tests are completed before starting any painting work. At offshore locations, blasting / painting
equipment shall be Zone 2 certified.
Earthing of abrasive blast cleaning / painting equipment.
Obtaining latest Application Data and maintaining the same for use by all the parties.
Application of the paint systems to the extent stated in the procurement documents in accordance with
this specification and all other relevant documents such as site regulations, safety rules, referenced
standards and codes, etc.
Providing personnel qualified for the job intended to be carried out and shall have a demonstrated
experience with a similar job within 6 months before the work begins. In-house qualification, compliance
with the requirements described in SSPC-QP 1 and SSPC-QP 3 / AISC 420 or qualification in accordance
with NORSOK, BGAS-CSWIP or other international schemes are acceptable with written approval from
the COMPANY.
Providing qualified painting inspectors to NACE CIP Level 2 or FROSIO Level 2 or BGAS-CSWIP Level
2 or equivalent and approved by COMPANY, and testing tools for carrying out specified inspection and
quality control measures.
Completing painting inspections, based on the ITP, and reporting during all phases of coating activities
from surface preparation through to final topcoat application.
CONTRACTOR is to cover COMPANY’s logo as per specification.
Develop coating and painting completion dossier.
Before commencement of any painting activities, the project based “Working Procedure” shall be
submitted for COMPANY’s approval. If dispute arises in an approved working procedure / method
statement or any other similar document, then this specification shall be consulted to make final decision.
Application Procedure
A detailed application procedure shall be established by the CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR for
COMPANY approval based on the requirements of this specification. No painting work shall begin before the
application procedure is approved by COMPANY.
The application procedure shall include at the minimum the following information:
Equipment / structure / piping to be coated.
Range of operating temperature of the equipment.
Type of substrate to be coated: carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel, non-ferrous alloy, etc.
Exposure: atmospheric, immersed, buried, under insulation / fireproofing.
Painting system to be used from APPENDIX A2.
Coating products to be used.
Ambient / environmental conditions required for safety and quality of work.
Surface preparation method, including detail of the abrasive intended to be used.
Methods of application and application requirements, including the colour of each coat.
Test and inspections in accordance with Section 14.

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Certification of the personnel in accordance with Section 8.4.
Product data sheets (abrasives and paint materials).
Safety data sheets.
Health and safety requirements.
Handling and storage.
Disposal of waste, debris, and unconsumed coating materials.
Template of painting daily report.
The application procedure shall apply to:
Main site painting works (structural steelwork, piping, storage tank internal and external surfaces).
Packaged units.
A pre-production test shall be used to qualify all coating procedures using an appropriate test panel representative
of the structure to be painted. ASTM D4228 can be used as a reference.
The products used shall be sampled from the same batches as those intended for the works.
Environmental conditions, surface preparation, coating application equipment, and procedures shall be similar to
those anticipated for the actual coating work. All coating application, curing, inspection, and testing requirements
for the qualification, including acceptance criteria, shall be as required in this specification.
During surface preparation and paint application, all tests described in Section 14 shall be followed.
When the painting systems are fully cured, visual inspection and adhesion testing shall be carried out to confirm
that the performance of the painting systems meet those specified for each system.
The repair procedure shall also be demonstrated on a simulated defect. Section 13 shall apply. Checks shall
include visual inspection, adhesion, thickness of repair area and thickness of overlap area. The repair procedure
qualification can be used as a reference for the appearance of coating repairs.
MATERIALS
All paints used shall be obtained from Coating MANUFACTURERs approved by the COMPANY.
Equipment and materials specified or referenced by the Coating MANUFACTURER’s name and / or brand name
are intended to describe the type and quality level of the equipment and materials desired and are not intended
to be restrictive or to exclude similar items by other Coating MANUFACTURERs. Alternate equipment and
materials of similar quality or better may be submitted for CONTRACTOR and COMPANY approval.
All material shall be supplied in the Coating MANUFACTURER's original containers, durably and legibly marked
with the description of the contents, colour reference number, batch number, date of manufacture, the shelf-life
expiry date and the Coating MANUFACTURER's name or recognized trademark.
Paints containing heavy metals, such as cadmium, lead, coal tar epoxy or any toxic material to environment /
personnel shall not be used.
Different brands or types of paints shall not be inter-mixed.
The storage and preparation of paints and other coating materials shall be in accordance with the Coating
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any time. Should a sample fail to meet the required specification, the CONTRACTOR shall remove this paint from
areas already covered and recoat them with paint that meets the specification.
Paint materials shall not be used beyond their shelf life and taking into consideration, storage conditions shall be
commensurate with the Coating MANUFACTURER’s recommendation. Revalidation or extending the paint shelf
life shall not be permitted.
Abrasive Material Dry Storage

Abrasive for blasting shall be supplied in 25 kg reinforced fabric sacks and one tonne Jumbo bags shall be made
from reinforced fabric.
All abrasive material shall be stored in shaded designated storage areas capable of supporting the load applied
by the total weight of abrasive.
One tonne abrasive jumbo bags must be lifted using only certified 4-leg slings attached to the lifting points on the
bags. Bags shall be visually inspected, free from defects and snags and marked with their SWL (Safe Working
Load).
Each bag must be used for one trip only.
Access ways must be kept clear. Storage areas and the areas around blasting pots must be kept clean and tidy
with sweepings of abrasive properly disposed of using empty sacks and bags.
Proper manual lifting techniques must be used to prevent personal injury when moving sacks of abrasive.
Abrasives
Abrasive for use on carbon steel and low alloy steels shall be in accordance with ISO 8504-2. Abrasives shall be
grit manufactured from chilled iron, steel, and malleable iron; non-metallic abrasives such as aluminium oxide
and garnet. Abrasive shall be angular in shape.
Abrasives for use on stainless steel, duplex, super austenitic materials and other CRA surfaces where painting is
required shall be free from chlorides, zinc, and ferrous contamination. Abrasives shall be glass beads, aluminium
oxide and garnet.
All abrasive material to be used shall be approved by COMPANY / CONTRACTOR. Silica sand or other media
producing silica dust shall not be used.
Blasting abrasives shall be dry, clean and free from contaminants that will be detrimental to the performance of
the coating. Abrasives selected shall be suitable for producing the required profile and surface roughness and
have a minimal health impact.
The properties of abrasives used shall meet the requirements of the relevant parts of ISO 11124, ISO 11126-4,
ISO 11126-7, ISO 11126-10, SSPC-AB 1, SSPC-AB 3 and SSPC-AB 4.
Test methods shall be in accordance with the tests specified in ISO 11127.
Each batch of abrasive should be tested from COMPANY approved laboratory to check that the abrasive meets
the requirements as specified in the relevant ISO standard.
The conductivity of abrasive for carbon steel and stainless steels shall be a maximum of 150 µmS/cm.
Conductivity shall be checked at site for each batch and delivery of abrasives.
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Expendable grit, such as iron silicate, aluminium silicate, garnet and chilled iron may be used. Expendable grit
shall be of grain sizes between 0.5 mm and 2.5 mm. Under no circumstances shall expendable grit be re-cycled.
The type, particle size distribution and hardness of grit employed shall ensure that the surface roughness and
profile of the substrate is in accordance with the requirements for the applicable coating system as specified in
APPENDIX A2, herein is achieved prior to paint application.
Safe and environmental disposal of spent abrasives shall be the responsibility of the SUB-CONTRACTOR.
Table 9.1 Abrasive Material

Type Generic Name Characteristics Standard
Metallic Iron Grit > 1.7% Carbon ISO 11124-2
Steel Grit 0.8% to 1.2% Carbon ISO 11124-3
Natural Mineral Garnet Calcium Iron Silicate ISO 11126-10
Glass Cullet High-Grade Soda Lime Glass BSI PAS 102
Staurolite Iron / Aluminium Silicate ISO 11126-9
Synthetic Material Aluminium Oxide Crystalline Corundum ISO 11126-7
Recyclable Aluminium Oxide SSPC-AB 4
Encapsulated Abrasive
Media
Almandite garnet is an iron aluminium silicate with the chemical formula Fe3Al2(SiO4)3. Other forms of garnet,
such as andradite garnet, which is a calcium iron silicate with the chemical formula Ca3Fe2(SiO4)3, exist but
these garnet abrasives are not covered in ISO 11126.
Selection of Abrasives
Steel or iron grit is commonly used as recyclable abrasives. In general, when steel shot is used, it shall be used
together with steel grit and approved by the COMPANY. The shot content in such a mix shall not exceed 67%.
The abrasives shall be free from oil, grease, moisture, chloride contamination, etc., and supplied with certification
documentation traceable to batches of material. Abrasive (mesh size ranges) sizes to be selected based on the
blast clean profile required.
Effective recycling system of the metallic abrasives shall be provided by the SUB-CONTRACTOR. Conductivity
of the recycled metallic abrasives shall be checked a minimum of two times per shift.
Only approved Garnet shall be used as an abrasive media on Offshore installation. Garnet shall be used for all
site works and yard work where there is no recovery system in place. Garnet used on COMPANY facilities shall
be from Company approved Abrasive MANUFACTURERs.
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Table 9.2 Garnet Blasting Media Requirements
Description Specific Measure
Hardness (Mohs) 7.2 - 8.0
Moisture Content wt.% Non-hydroscopic < 0.1
pH 7–9
Total Soluble Chlorides < 18 ppm or < 18 mg/Kg
Oil, Grease, Hydrocarbon residue Nil
Free Iron < 0.01%
Copper < 0.01%
Sulphur < 0.01%
Other Heavy Metals < 0.01%
Free Silica < 0.5%
Compressed Air
The compressed air supply used for abrasive blasting shall be free of water and oil. Adequate separators and
traps shall be provided, and these shall be kept emptied of water and oil and regularly purged. The control of
compressed air cleanliness shall be in accordance with ASTM D4285.
Compressed air temperature shall not exceed 90°C at the blasting nozzle. In addition, the pressure at the nozzle
shall not be below 90 psig / 6.21 barg.
After cooler shall be used during summer to ensure the air is dry. It shall be tested for oil and moisture by blotting
paper test regularly. Oil traps and moisture traps shall be cleaned when required.
Where personal breathing equipment is used, the operator's hood or headgear shall be ventilated by clean cool
air, free from water, oil and any other organic contaminants served through a regulator filter to prevent blasting
residues from being inhaled by the operator. Air supplies must comply as a minimum with BS EN 14594 and the
quality of the breathing air shall be checked regularly.
Paint Material Storage

All coating materials and thinners shall be properly stored in the CONTRACTOR’s facility, following Coating
MANUFACTURER’s recommendations. The following minimum requirements must be satisfied:
The store shall be appropriately ventilated and comply with provisions law in force concerning safety and
fire prevention.
Coating materials (liquid, solid or packaged) shall be kept in their original sealed and labelled containers
or package.
Coating materials shall be protected from direct sun, frost and rain, stored in a thermally controlled store
with constant temperature in the range of +15°C to +25°C.
The coating materials store shall be located at a proper distance from any significant heat source and
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Containers and packages shall not be placed nor stored on wet or damp surfaces, nor in areas where
flood can occur.
All paint products including containers or packaging that become damaged or show signs of being altered
shall be removed from the paint store and disposed of accordingly. Damaged or altered paint products
shall not be used.
Coating materials shall be stored and used in a manner that assures that products are used within their
storage limits (shelf-life), and those stored first are the first used.
Paint Materials
Paints for use over stainless steels or nickel alloys shall be free from low melting points (e.g. halides, zinc, etc.)
which might cause embrittlement.
All paints and related materials shall be as identified in the respective Paint Systems.
Primers, mid-coats, and finishes shall be factory tinted, sealed, and labelled. Thinners and solvents shall be as
identified in the Coating MANUFACTURER’s data sheets.
All paint materials shall be used on a first-in, first-out basis.
Polyurethane finishes shall have excellent colour retention and high gloss.
Primer colours shall be Coating MANUFACTURER’s standard colours. Finish colours, except for silicone
aluminium, shall be as noted in the applicable Safety and Identification Colour Coding requirements. For services
above 93°C, if heat stable colours matching specified colours are not commercially available from the Coating
MANUFACTURER’s standard stock, heat stable colours shall be selected regardless of colour match subject to
COMPANY’s choice of standard stock colour.
CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR shall bear responsibility in VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) emissions
and monitor the use of the solvents as directed by the Coating MANUFACTURER during all paint application.
Paint material supplied / applied shall be from the same Coating MANUFACTURER throughout the coating
system. Different brands or types of paint shall not be inter-mixed
All proposed materials shall be supplied with an infra-red fingerprint and ash content of all components in
accordance with recognised International Standards (see Section 2.1) with the approval documentation. The
COMPANY shall require at least two random samples from each coating product to be taken during the coating
activities and tested at an independent laboratory to confirm that the supplied goods match the proposed products.
The following properties of the components associated with each coating product shall be identified:
An infrared spectrum of the mixed paint components (fingerprint).
Specific gravity of the resin base and curing agent and the mixed paint components (ISO 2811).
Volatile and non-volatile matters in the mixed paint (ISO 3251).
Viscosity of the resin base, curing agent and the mixed paint components (ISO 2431).
Fineness of grind of the mixed paint components, Hegman scale (ISO 1524).
Percentage of zinc by weight (zinc rich primers only), percentage weight in the dry film shall be measured
using test panels.
Percentage of glass flake by weight (glass flake containing coatings only), percentage weight in the dry
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Thereafter each batch of coating material to be used shall have been tested and accompanied with certification
of the properties addressed above.
The selected laboratory shall test the components of the coating material in order to verify the accuracy and
consistency of the data for physical properties provided by the Coating MANUFACTURER. Analysis and tests
listed in below table shall be performed.
Table 9.3 Physical Test Properties

Test Type Standard Method Acceptance Criteria
Specific Gravity ISO 2811 [(23 ±2)°C and (50 ±5)% RH] ±2% of value stated by Coating
MANUFACTURER
Solid Content ISO 3233 [(23 ±2)°C and (50 ±5)% RH] ±3% of value stated by Coating
MANUFACTURER
Pot Life [(23 ±2)°C and (50 ±5)% RH] ±3% of value stated by Coating
(Mixed Product) MANUFACTURER
Flash Point ISO 3679 ±5% of value stated by Coating
MANUFACTURER
Dry Time ISO 9117-3 [(23 ±2)°C and (50 ±5)% RH] ±5% of value stated by Coating
MANUFACTURER
For the zinc rich primer, organic or inorganic, the content of zinc dust by weight shall conform the Level
1 of the standard SSPC Paint 20. The zinc dust pigment shall comply with the requirements specified in
standard ASTM D520.
For zinc phosphate primer, based on polyamide cured two pack epoxies. Zinc phosphate content shall
be not less than 20% by weight in the dry film.
Micaceous Iron Oxide epoxy (MIO) pigments shall be minimum 80% weight of total pigmentation being
mainly min. 85% natural laminar ferric oxide (Fe2O3). Volume solid content 80% ±5.
Glass Flake product shall contain glass flake in the cured film not less than 20% of total pigmentation.
Paint System Qualification Tests for each specification shall also be included.
Hazardous Materials
This specification may call for the use of hazardous substances and procedures. Handling for application and the
subsequent disposal of all surface preparation consumables and coating materials specified in this specification
shall conform to all relevant local regulatory requirements and bylaws.
The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all layers of a coating system and all abrasive blasting materials comply
with any local and / or regional standards or regulations on banned materials such as lead, chromate, crystalline
silica or coal tar. Any coating system shall fully comply with any local and / or regional air quality or VOC levels
or emission standards or regulations.
MSDS’s shall be available for review at sites and shops where coating is applied. All PPE requirements stated in
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Handling and disposal of hazardous waste resulting from the CONTRACTOR’s painting activities shall be in
accordance with regulations, HSE Manual Volume 10/5 and specific contract requirements.
Excess or used solvents, paint, waste materials and cleaning materials shall be handled in strict accordance with
MSDS requirements and applicable local Government and Purchaser disposal procedures and not dumped on
the ground or emptied into sewers.
Hazardous waste management system to dispose of hazardous material.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Steel Preparation
Fabrication should be complete before surface preparation begins. Any prefabrication ‘shop’ primers shall be
removed after fabrication by blasting and the surface shall be blasted to the specified surface cleanliness unless
otherwise agreed with the COMPANY. The method for repair of pitted steel prior to coating application shall be
agreed with COMPANY.
Flame cut areas and weld spatter shall have been ground flush with the requirements of ISO 8501-3, preparation
Grade P3. SUB-CONTRACTOR is responsible for inspecting steel preparation at steelwork reception and for
highlighting any non-conformance to CONTRACTOR.
All mating surfaces of equipment subject to outdoor exposure shall be coated with the full coating system prior to
assembly (saddles, skirts, base plates, bolted components, flanges, etc.).
Surfaces Not to be Painted

The following items should not be painted unless specified by COMPANY on a case by case basis:
Aluminium fins of air coolers.
Operating parts of machinery and equipment, e.g. valve stems and shafts.
Polished and machined surfaces e.g. bevelled edges and edges of items to be site welded (unless with
weldable primer).
Other miscellaneous items as gauge glass, name plates, push buttons, code stampings, sacrificial
anodes.
Protection of Stainless-Steel and CRA Surfaces

The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall segregate the carbon steel, stainless steel (including super duplex stainless-steel)
and CRA items, before painting in the shop and select the coating system as per this specification. Stainless steel
surfaces shall not be treated with carbon steel cleaning tools or any tools previously used on carbon steel. Carbon
steel supports for storage shall be systematically painted and lifting equipment shall prevent iron contamination.
All stainless-steel surfaces shall be coated prior to coating of carbon steel or galvanized surfaces. All uncoated
CRA shall be pickled and passivated in accordance to ASTM A380 after installation on site.
All stainless steel to be coated shall be thoroughly cleaned in accordance with Section 11.7 before application of
any coating materials and shall be painted in accordance with APPENDIX A1.
Under no circumstances, paints containing zinc are allowed to come into contacts (applied, over-sprayed or
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Safety Requirements
All necessary precautions shall be taken to ensure the safety of personnel and property. The CONTRACTOR
shall comply with applicable National, State or local codes and regulations and safety orders and practices of the
COMPANY covering working conditions, scaffolding, clothing, fire and explosion hazards, safety equipment,
solvents, lighting, venting and grounding of vessels.
The following precautions shall be taken for austenitic stainless steel, duplex stainless steel, nickel alloy or 9%
nickel steel piping or equipment located below structural steelwork, platform flooring and hand railing:
Prevent zinc contamination of the piping or equipment when working on the galvanized material or
applying the zinc containing paint.
Application of temporary shielding e.g., fire blankets.
Handling for application and the subsequent disposal of all surface preparation consumables and coating
materials shall conform to all relevant local regulatory requirements and bylaws.
Rags and other waste material soiled with paints, thinners or solvents shall be kept in tightly closed metal
containers while on the job or not in use.
Extreme precautions shall be used when working with paint materials, cleaning fluids, etc. especially in close
proximity to oxygen piping or oxygen equipment. Heavy concentrations of volatile or toxic fumes shall be avoided.
When working in confined areas, blowers or exhaust fans shall be used.
Pre-Job Meeting
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall schedule a pre-job meeting to ensure that job requirements are fully understood.
The personnel present at the meeting shall include, but not be limited to, the COMPANY’s and CONTRACTOR’s
representative, the SUB-CONTRACTOR’s representatives, painting engineer, quality control and safety.
If required a technical representative of the Coating MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER shall be present.
Roles and responsibilities shall be clarified at the pre-job meeting, such as when the COMPANY deals with the
SUB-CONTRACTOR, who are the focal points and how administration procedures are executed.
Technical aspect such qualification of SUPPLIERs / Sprayers, approved application procedures, equipment,
approved Inspection Test Plan (ITP) shall be discussed. It shall be confirmed that all parties have the latest
version of the contract, application procedure, technical specification, approved drawings and ITP.
SURFACE PREPARATION
Items to be Protected
Before abrasive blast cleaning, all equipment which could be damaged by blast, dust or particulate matter shall
be suitably protected by wrapping, taping, or other means to prevent damage. This equipment shall include, but
is not limited to the following:
Bearings
Conduit
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Control valves

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Couplings
Expansion joint bellows
Exposed moving parts
Fire system sprinkler heads
Flange facings (pipe) until and unless specified by COMPANY
Instrument dials
Level gauge glasses
Machined surfaces
Nameplates / Code stampings
Push buttons
Screws
Shafts
Sight Glasses
Spring hanger graduations
Spring support casing level gauges
Tags
Valve and equipment grease nipples
Valve stems and position indicators
Lighting
Instruments
Cable trays
Basic Cleaning
The following cleaning procedure is mandatory for all surfaces before blast cleaning. This cleaning procedure is
also mandatory before applying field coatings over shop coated items and any surface which requires coating.
Dust, dirt and debris shall be removed from the substrate surfaces by high pressure fresh water washing.
Stubborn deposits shall be removed by scrubbing with stiff plastic brushes. The water wash shall continue until
all water-soluble salts are removed from the surfaces.
Prior to paint application the blasted substrate shall be tested for Soluble Salts as per ISO 8502-6 & 9 by Bresle
kit and maximum levels are indicated on each paint system in this specification.
Surface contaminants such as oil, grease, hydrocarbons etc. shall be removed by water based biodegradable
cleaner in accordance with the application data. SUB-CONTRACTOR shall request and obtain Coating
MANUFACTURER’s recommendations for the cleaner concentration, appropriate for the type of surface to be
cleaned.
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Potable water shall be used for washing of substrates with high pressure of 3500 psig / 241.32 barg as a minimum.
The acceptance criteria of used potable water shall contain of 50 ppm chlorides as a maximum and pH value of
6.5 to 8.0.
The surfaces shall be allowed to thoroughly dry before proceeding with any further coating work. All bolt holes
shall be solvent cleaned prior to blast cleaning.
Shop Priming
The CONTRACTOR, in case of particular yard conditions, procedures and / or other project requirements, may
use shop-primed steel plates and profiles for the construction of the various items. The shop-priming shall be
performed in accordance with the following requirements:
The surfaces (steel plates, pipes, beams, profiles etc.) shall be cleaned by abrasive blast cleaning in
accordance with standard SSPC-SP 10 / NACE No. 2.
Application of one coat of Inorganic Zinc Ethyl-Silicate shop-primer (prefabrication primer) with DFT of 25
microns.
The shop-primer and the relevant DFT shall conform the standards, cutting and welding procedures and shall be
approved by the competent authority.
The above procedure shall be performed only in shops with automatic equipment both for the steel grit blasting
and for the shop-primer application.
CONTRACTOR shall perform all required checks two times per shift and any malfunction of the equipment and/or
working defects shall be promptly corrected and repaired.
Metallic abrasives shall meet the requirements of ISO 11124 Parts 1 to 4, applicable to the type of abrasive
intended to be used. Tests and controls shall be completed according to ISO 11125 Parts 1 to 7.
Pre-Blast Cleaning
Welded areas shall be cleaned, and ground as needed to remove sharp rough areas. Weld reinforcement removal
is not required, if the reinforcement has rounded edges. Sharp edges, fillets, corners, and weld seams shall be
radiused or smoothed to a minimum of 3 mm. All bolt holes shall be drilled and ground prior to blast cleaning.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall give special attention to all weld areas for removal of burrs, weld spatter, weld
flux, slivers indentations, protrusions and other foreign matter to be removed by grinding prior to abrasive blast
cleaning. If grinding is to be carried out after blast cleaning, the ground surface shall be re-abrasive blasted to
restore the specified profile.
Supports for items to be blast cleaned shall have a configuration such that the contact points are as small as
practical to limit surface area covered.
Random salt contamination tests shall be carried out to verify the need or otherwise for solvent detergent washing
(or alternative method) prior to abrasive blast cleaning.
All steel stored in a coastal site or shipped as deck cargo shall be water washed and checked for salt
contamination prior to coating operations. The frequency and nature of these checks shall be sufficient to ensure
the surface cleanliness of the substrate.
Any oil, grease or other contaminants on the working surface shall be removed by solvent cleaning in accordance
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Fabricated items shall be released from welding in writing confirming all hot work is completed and accepted and
required pre-cleaning is carried out in accordance with this specification requirements.
Cleaning of Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel Surfaces

Carbon Steel / Alloy Steel surfaces shall be prepared by blast cleaning as specified for the paint system. Blast
cleaning shall only be performed when appropriate conditions exist (see Section 13.1).
Specific surface preparation method shall be as specified for each individual coating. Abrasives for blast cleaning
shall be clean, dry, and free of any constituent part that could be detrimental to long term coating performance
and shall be selected to provide the proper surface profile for the coating to be applied. Silica sand and Copper
slag shall not be used. All blast media used shall be submitted to CONTRACTOR and COMPANY for approval
prior to initiation of any surface preparation work.
Surface profile shall be angular in shape and within the recommended range as per relevant paint specification
system.
Blast cleaned surfaces shall be primed as shortly as possible, but in no case may exceed intervals given below:
Immediately if condensation is likely to take place due to weather change or if weather conditions are
likely to worsen.
2 hours if shift is changing.
4 hours or before any blooming occurs, whichever sooner.
Blast cleaned surfaces shall meet the requirements of the surface preparation standard specified for the particular
paint specification. After blast cleaning, any metal protrusions or other metal imperfections found shall be ground
out and re-blast cleaned.
Surfaces shall be clean, free of dust and abrasive particles before priming. Care shall be taken to keep cleaned
surfaces free of contamination from dirt, dust, grease, weld slag, and any other foreign material.
No acid washes, cleaning solutions, solvents or other chemical treatments shall be used on metal surfaces after
they have been dry blast cleaned.
Surface preparation shall be subject to inspection before the prime coat is applied to ensure all traces of dust and
foreign matter including soluble salts have been removed by brushing, blowing with clean compressed air, or
vacuum cleaning.
The surface profile, of a blast cleaned surface, shall also be subject to inspection prior to application of the prime
coat. The methods and equipment as noted in Section 0. Inspection and Testing shall be used to determine and
maintain the appropriate surface profile.
Abrasive blast-cleaning equipment shall be of an intrinsically safe construction and equipped with a remote shutoff
valve triggered by the release of a dead man’s handle at the blasting nozzle.
Where air-operated equipment is used, the operator’s hood or headgear shall be ventilated by clean, cool air
served through a regulator filter, to prevent blast cleaning residues from being inhaled.
Blasting abrasives used on open sites or in facilities not specifically controlled to preserve the cleanliness of spent
abrasive shall not be re-cycled. Spent abrasive shall be completely removed from the prepared surface. Under
no circumstances shall expendable grit be re-cycled.
Where a requirement is identified, sweep / light blasting shall be carried out at reduced pressure, typically 40-50
psig / 1.38-2.07 barg in order to attain SSPC-SP 7 / NACE No. 4 Sa 1 cleanliness.

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Cleaning of Galvanized and Inorganic Zinc Surfaces
Hot-dip galvanized steel surfaces shall be prepared before application of any painting in accordance with the
application data.
Galvanized or zinc primed surfaces shall be free of all zinc salts, oil and grease before application of any surface
treatment or coating. Zinc salts, oil and grease shall be removed by high pressure fresh water washing with 5%
ammonia solution containing detergent then subsequent rinsing with water. Surfaces shall then be lightly blast
cleaned with appropriate abrasive to ensure proper adhesion of subsequently applied coating. Any other surface
treatment shall require COMPANY's approval.
Cleaning of Stainless-Steel and CRA Surfaces

Surface preparation of stainless steel (including super duplex stainless-steel) or CRA surfaces shall be in
accordance with ISO 8504-2, Sa 1 light blast cleaning to achieve a 25-40 µm profile. Abrasive media shall be
strictly in accordance with requirements of Section 8.1. At the jobsite, when blast cleaning is not practical due to
safety reasons or with thin stainless steel sheeting, high pressure steam cleaning with an appropriate thorough
solvent cleaning (chloride free) or alkaline detergent if the surface has foul deposit, may be used provided such
a method is acceptable to the COMPANY and upon prior approval from the CONTRACTOR and COMPANY. The
use of steam or solvent cleaning only, at a shop SUB-CONTRACTOR’s facility is not acceptable. Surface profile
shall be checked by SUB-CONTRACTOR.
In situations where blast cleaning is impractical, power brush cleaning can be used subjected to COMPANY
approval, only stainless-steel brushes should be considered acceptable for stainless-steel (including super duplex
stainless-steel).
Alternately, for small items or thin sheets of Stainless Steel or sensitive instruments / gauges it could be hand or
machine abraded with non-metallic abrasives or bonded fibre machine or hand abrasive pads to impart a scratch
pattern to the surface and to remove all polish from the surface, followed by the application of Paint system in
accordance to this specification
Cleaning of Glass Reinforced Epoxy Surfaces

The exterior of Glass Reinforced Epoxy pipes, installed on external areas, shall be cleaned by high-pressure
fresh water washing to remove salt and any other contaminants.
The surfaces shall be abraded using power tool (light rotary disc, Scotch-Brite or equal and approved by
COMPANY) in order to provide a rough surfaces for the proper adhesion of the specified coat.
Residual Salt Contamination

The maximum allowable total soluble salts level on the blast cleaned surfaces shall not exceed 20 mg/m² and
shall be measured in accordance with ISO 8502-6 and 9 by Bresle kit only.
Where pitting corrosion is identified, the area shall be cleaned in accordance with ISO 8501-2, to the specified
level of surface cleanliness.
Testing of the level of salts shall be carried out on each component.
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Surface Dust
The dust level on the blast cleaned surface at the time of painting shall not exceed quantity rating 2 and Class 1
in accordance with ISO 8502-3.
Checks on dust level shall be made at least once component of prepared Surfaces and a minimum of three
checks per day during the progress of the work.
In addition, when galvanised components are painted, zinc corrosion products (white rust) and / or rust present
shall be removed.
Presence of Mill Scale

Checks on the presence of mill scale shall be made on each component of prepared surface, and a minimum of
three checks per day.
Surface Profile
At the beginning of each project, blast cleaned steel sample plates to assess blasting operators shall be prepared
in compliance with the surface preparation requirements in the Procedure Qualification Test (PQT).
The anchor profile shall be measured in accordance with ISO 8503-2 or ISO 8503-5.
For field measurements of surface profile, the following methods may be used:
Replica tape.
Portable micrometre.
Checks on surface profile shall be made on each component of prepared surface and a minimum of 3 times per
blasting operator per day.
PAINTING APPLICATION
Scheduling
Painting shall NOT be applied when:
The ambient temperature is less than 4°C.
The relative humidity is more than 85 percent, except for Inorganic Ethyl Zinc Silicate up to 95%.
The surface temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point.
The metal surface temperature is higher than 50°C except for special paint systems in accordance with
Coating MANUFACTURER’s recommendations / datasheet.
Surface preparation has not been completed or oil, grease, and dust are present on the substrate to be
painted.
Poor weather conditions for painting exist or are expected within two hours of application such as blowing
sand, fog or rain.
Where there is a deposition of moisture in the form of rain, condensation, frost, etc. on the surface.
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Dew point determination shall be completed in accordance with ISO 8502-4 and humidity measurement shall be
made in accordance with ASTM E337. Coatings shall not be applied to surfaces exceeding a substrate
temperature of 50°C or as advised in the Coating MANUFACTURER’s data sheet. Higher substrate temperatures
shall only be accepted if the Coating MANUFACTURER has confirmed in writing that this application shall not
affect the performance of the coating work.
Preparation for Painting

Storing, thinning, mixing and handling, of paint materials shall be in accordance with the Application Data. All
containers shall remain closed in factory sealed containers until required for use. Each container must have full
identification information including Coating MANUFACTURER’s name, product identification, and batch number,
date of manufacture, shelf life, basic instructions and contact telephone number for technical service. All aspects
of safety relating to the use of coatings and associated thinners shall be in complete accordance with the Coating
MANUFACTURER’s stated requirements.
The Coating MANUFACTURER’s pot-life and induction time (necessary time for reaction of 2 pack paint materials,
if required) requirements shall be followed. Mixing of different brands or different generic types of coating
materials is not allowed. On-site mixing of approximate proportions is not permitted. All mixing shall be completed
using factory proportioned containers only. Hand mixing shall not be permitted allowed in any can above 5 litres.
Hydrostatic or other testing of shop and field welds shall be completed prior to painting of weld area.
To ensure that only correctly blasted surfaces are coated, a minimum of 100 mm around the edges of prepared
areas shall be left uncoated.
Ends of pipe and related components, tank plate, structural steel, and like areas of other items that will require
subsequent welding at site, shall be masked off after blast cleaning and left uncoated for a distance of 50 mm
from all areas requiring welding. The masking material shall be removed as soon as possible after priming or
painting. It shall be the SUB-CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to see that all masking material is thoroughly
removed from the equipment and any damage to the primed / painted surface is repaired prior to shipment.
Before any painting work starts, the compatibility with existing coating systems or layers shall be checked with
the Coating MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER.
If there is any doubt about compatibility, a patch test, in accordance with ASTM D5064, shall be conducted to
evaluate the inter-coat adhesion.
Painting Application
Surfaces shall be painted with paint systems specified in APPENDIX A1.
Paint shall be applied to dry, clean, prepared surfaces under favourable conditions and in accordance with the
Application Data.
Pigmented and catalysed materials shall be thoroughly mixed using power mixers before being applied. Sticks
shall not be used.
Continuous agitation type spray pots shall be used when applying metal pigmented coatings such as zinc or
aluminium loaded coatings.
A mist coat shall be applied over inorganic zinc primer to avoid surface defects. The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall
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Extra coats of paint shall be applied on areas where shape and / or plane of application results in thinly applied
coating; e.g., at edges, welds, corners, etc. To compensate for these effects, a stripe-coat of paint shall be brush
applied before applying the full coat.
All painting shall be uniformly applied without runs, sags, solvent blisters, dry spray or other blemishes. All
blemishes and other irregularities shall be repaired or completely removed and recoated. Special attention shall
be paid to crevices, corners, edges, weld lines, bolt heads, nuts, and small brackets, to apply the specified
minimum dry film thickness by brush application if spray will not completely cover all surfaces.
Surfaces that will be inaccessible after assembly, including the surfaces of nozzle necks, lap joint stub ends, lap
rings, bolt holes and some welded joints, shall receive the complete painting system before being assembled.
Contact surfaces of bolted connections are to be primed only.
On structural steel areas subject to be assembled by high strength friction grip bolts, contact surfaces shall be
only primed with Inorganic Ethyl Zinc Silicate. Intermediate and final coat shall not be applied.
Inter coat contamination shall be minimized by maintaining proper cleanliness and by applying intermediate and
finish coats within the inter-coat time period recommended by COMPANY. If contaminants are present, they shall
be removed before applying succeeding coats.
Applied coatings shall not be left without over-coating for a period more than 21 days or the maximum over coating
time recommended by the Coating MANUFACTURER whichever is shorter. If above mentioned over-coating time
is exceeded, COMPANY shall be consulted for course of action prior to the application of the subsequent coats.
Flanges, nozzles, clips, access ways, saddles and other attachments which protrude through insulation shall be
considered uninsulated and shall be painted in accordance with APPENDIX A1 and APPENDIX A2.
Adhesion qualification test plates shall be prepared at the same time and under the same conditions as the
production coating work.
Where carbon steel pipes are welded to stainless steel pipes, both sides of the joint shall be coated with a coating
system that meets the performance requirements for both substrates under the specified environmental
conditions and overlaps a minimum of 50 mm (2 in) onto the carbon steel side.
At contact points such as where piping rests directly on a support, either a saddle type or support beam there is
a potential for crevice corrosion and metal loss due to abrasion. Therefore, coated surfaces which are in contact
with other surfaces shall be protected with non-metallic composite wrapping. Such protection system shall be
applied over fully cured paint on resting beam and anchor on the underside of the resting beam and covering the
pipe extending about 150 mm on either side in addition to pipe resting area to yield high impact and abrasion
resistance.
12.3.1 Spray Application

Hose and containers shall be thoroughly cleaned before addition of new materials. The spray gun shall be held
no closer than 200 mm or more than 600 mm from the surface to be coated. During application the spray gun
shall always be held at a right angle to the substrate. Each pass shall overlap the previous one by 50 percent. 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 at right angles to each other. Pressures and spray fan shall be
adjusted so that the optimum spray pattern is utilized for the surface being coated.
The spray equipment and sizes of tips for the spray guns shall meet the recommendations set forth by the Coating
MANUFACTURER for the required paint materials. Lines and pots shall be thoroughly cleaned before adding
new materials, and only the Coating MANUFACTURER’s recommended cleaning agents shall be used.

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Atomizing air and paint-pot pressure shall be regulated to the minimum amount required to properly atomize
coating material for application without dry spray, runs or sags. If a particular coating system requires a special
pump(s) or equipment, then only that specific equipment will be acceptable for coating application.
An adequate moisture trap shall be placed between the air supply and pressure feed to gun. The trap shall
continually bleed off any water or oil from air supply. Lines and pot must be cleaned before adding new materials.
Suitable and working regulators and gauges shall be provided for both air supply to pressure-pot and air supply
to pressure gun.
Separate regulators shall be used to adjust the paint-pot pressure and atomization pressure. Each regulator shall
be provided with a pressure gauge operating properly at all times.
12.3.2 Brush Application

Application with brush is only acceptable under the following conditions:
When areas cannot be properly coated by spray for justifiable reason.
For touch-up or repair of localized damaged paint or to areas of incorrectly applied paint.
For painting of stripe-coat.
When the materials to be applied are suitable for brush application.
When applying the initial coat of paint to corners, edges, crevices, holes, welds or other irregular surfaces
prior to spray application.
The number of coats shall be adjusted to comply with the dry film thickness requirements.
Paint brushes used shall be of a style and quality that will permit appropriate application of the material being
applied.
Material applied by brush shall be smooth, uniform in thickness, without any apparent surface defects such as
brush marks, runs, sags, or curtains.
12.3.3 Roller Application

Paint application by roller brush is not acceptable because poor wetting of the substrate and incorporates air into
the paint film. Use of roller will not be allowed for application of any zinc rich primer and any type of first coat of
the paint system. The roller should be used, subject to COMPANY approval, only for topcoat application when
thickness less than 50 microns is required.
Due to poor wetting of the substrate, roller brush is not acceptable for the Primer coat application.
Application Checks
12.4.1 Wet Film Thickness (WFT)

Spot checks of WFT shall be carried out during the course of the paint application to ensure that film thickness is
being maintained. This shall be completed according to ISO 2808, Method No. 1A - comb gauge.
12.4.2 Dry Film Thickness (DFT)

Coating dry film thickness (DFT) shall be measured by means of a thickness meter based on eddy-current or
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or 7D (Eddy-current). The procedure (including sampling plan and areas requiring special consideration), reading
correction, acceptance criteria, test report shall comply with ISO 19840.
The arithmetic mean of all the individual dry film thicknesses shall be ≥ NDFT.
All individual dry film thicknesses shall be ≥ 90% of the NDFT.
Individual dry film thicknesses between 90% of the NDFT and the NDFT are acceptable provided that the
number of these measurements is less than 10% of the total number of individual measurements taken.
The requirement below for maximum DFT shall be added to acceptance criteria. For each individual layer the
maximum allowed DFT shall be considered as 1.5 times the NDFT, except:
For areas such as corners or repairs where overlaps are difficult to avoid for such areas a maximum of
2.5 times the NDFT shall be accepted.
Coating MANUFACTURER recommendation is lower than 1.5 times the NDFT, in this case the Coating
MANUFACTURER recommendation shall apply.
12.4.3 Over-coating Colours

Different colours shall be used for all successive coats of the paint system. The finishing coat of the required
colour shall be sufficiently opaque to cover the shade of the undercoat.
For certain light topcoat colours, it may be necessary to apply a thicker or an additional topcoat to achieve
complete cover of the undercoat.
12.4.4 Over-coating and Curing Time

Prior to applying a succeeding coat, all previous coatings shall be allowed to dry in accordance with timeframes
specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER. The maximum over-coating interval shall be 21 days or the maximum
over coating time recommended by the Coating MANUFACTURER whichever is shorter. In case over-coating
interval is expired, the previously coated surface shall be sweep (light) abrasive blasted to create a mechanical
key to subsequent coat except for primer in which full abrasive blasting to original specification is recommended.
Prior to overcoating, over-runs, drips and other imperfections shall be removed and repaired. If the DFT does not
meet the requirements of this specification, repair work shall be applied until correct DFT readings are achieved.
12.4.5 Zinc Rich Primers

Zinc rich primers shall be applied over carbon and low alloy steel surfaces only. Paints containing metallic zinc
shall not be applied, over sprayed or dripped onto stainless steel components.
During application, the product shall be stirred at all times.
If relative humidity is below 60%, the painted surface shall be sprayed with fresh water for at least two hours after
application to enhance curing of inorganic zinc primer. A solvent rub test using MEK in accordance with ASTM
D4752 shall be carried out to ensure inorganic zinc primers are fully cured before over-coating. The rating shall
be minimum 4.
Zinc primers shall be overcoated as soon as possible. Zinc salts (white rust) shall be removed in accordance with
the Coating MANUFACTURER’s instructions prior to overcoating.

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Finished Coating
12.5.1 General Coating Appearance

The completed coating shall be free from defects such as runs, sags, holidays, pinholes, bubbles, blisters, orange
peel, grit inclusions, dust inclusions or other deleterious anomalies and be of good visual appearance. The topcoat
shall completely cover the colour of the underlying layers.
If anti-skid systems are applied, the anti-skid material shall be uniformly dispersed on the surface of the coating.
12.5.2 Top-coat Colour

The final topcoat colour for external coatings shall comply with 0 through APPENDIX A10.
12.5.3 Total DFT

The same requirements as for individual layer DFT shall apply. See Section 12.4.2.
12.5.4 Adhesion
The quality of adhesion between the coating system and the steel substrate, and of the adhesion between the
coating layers, shall be measured as follows:
5 MPa for zinc primed coating systems.
7 MPa for non-zinc primed coatings systems.
For coating systems with a maximum total NDFT of 150 µm, a crosscut test in accordance with ISO 2409, Class
O.
Testing shall be completed on fully cured systems according to the Coating MANUFACTURERs
recommendations given in the product datasheet. This shall not be less than 7 days after the application of the
final layer for epoxy systems. Adhesion testing shall be carried out on test plates coated at the same time as the
inspected components.
12.5.5 Holiday Detection

Holiday detection shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM D5162 on 100% of coated area for external
coatings of buried tanks, vessels and piping.
The high voltage technique (ASTM D5162 test method B) shall be used for coating systems with a nominal total
DFT ≥ 500 µm.
For coating systems with a nominal total DFT < 500 µm, the wet sponge technique with low voltage holiday
detector at 90V (ASTM D5162 test method A) shall be used.
Defects found shall be marked, repaired and retested in accordance with this specification.
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REPAIR
General Requirements
SUB-CONTRACTOR shall submit a repair procedure for each coating system.
Prior to the application of succeeding coats, all damaged and defective areas shall be repaired to specification
requirements.
Adhesion qualification tests are mandatory and shall be performed to determine the compatibility for each repair
method.
Surface preparation shall wherever possible be carried out by dry blast cleaning. If dry blast cleaning is not
specified or not feasible (e.g. due to limited access, risks of damage to equipment, light gauge steel, the proximity
of electrical components or instrumentation), then power tool to manual cleaning by mechanically operated tools
shall be performed. In this instance, the use of power or mechanically operated tools is subject to COMPANY
approval.
Unless otherwise specified Bristle Blasting, power tooling shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements
of ISO 8504-3 and ISO 8501-1 Grade St 3.
Power tool cleaning (grinding) to Barge metal shall be completed in accordance with SSPC-SP 11, if approved
by COMPANY.
Bristle Blaster power tooling is acceptable for use on small area preparation such as inaccessible areas. Areas
and frequency of use are subject to COMPANY approval.
Compare the degree of cleaning offered by bristle blasting utilizing the pictorial standard issued by the Steel
Structures Painting Council, SSPC-VIS 3.
When bristle blasting technique used for inaccessible area surface preparation, a surface tolerant coating system
shall be applied. The surface tolerant coating system is subject to COMPANY approval.
If the surface being prepared lies adjacent to a coated surface not requiring to be repaired, the surface preparation
shall overlap the coated surface by at least 50 mm. The remainder of existing coated surface shall be adequately
protected with shields or screens to prevent any possible damage to the coating.
Inorganic zinc primer shall not overlap adjacent intermediate and finish coats. Any overlapping shall be removed
with fine grade of emery paper.
Areas with inadequate painting thickness shall be thoroughly cleaned, prepared and additional compatible coats
applied until they meet this specification. These additional coats shall blend in with the final coating on adjoining
areas. Colour match shall be achieved.
Painting Damage Not Exposing Substrate Surface

Surfaces to be over coated which become contaminated or damaged shall be cleaned by solvent cleaning and /
or lightly brush blasted ensuring that the surface is free of all contaminations prior to applying the following coats.
After cleaning, any residual contaminants shall be removed by dry compressed air and wiped by hand with clean,
dry rags. The painting around the damaged area shall be chamfered by approved methods to ensure continuity
of the patch coating. The full painting system shall then be reapplied strictly in accordance with the specification.

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Painting Damage Exposing Substrate Surface and Field Welds
Damaged areas and all Field welds shall be abrasive blasted and prepared to original specification and the coating
system re-applied in accordance with relevant paint specification. All cleaning shall carry over onto the tightly
adhering surrounding coating not less than 50 mm all around. Edges shall be chamfered by a method approved
by the COMPANY.
Repair of Zinc Silicate Primer

Damaged surfaces of zinc primer shall be cleaned to remove all loose materials and blast cleaned with a portable
vacuum blast cleaning unit. The blasted surface shall be painted with one coat of the primer.
If blast cleaning is not practical, power tool cleaning may be used subject to the COMPANY and CONTRACTOR
approval. In such cases, subject to operating temperature limitations, polyamide epoxy zinc primer may be used
in lieu of zinc silicate primer. Use of polyamide epoxy zinc primer is subject to COMPANY and CONTRACTOR
approval.
Repair of Fully Cured Epoxy Painting

Repairs to fully cured epoxy painting shall only be carried out after the surface to be painted has been suitably
abraded by light (sweep) abrasive blasting to provide an adequate profile for further coating to be applied.
INSPECTION AND TESTING
General
The COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall have the right to inspect the paint work at all stages of preparation and
to reject any tools, materials, equipment or work which do not conform to this specification. Before painting
activities commences, the CONTRACTOR shall submit an Inspection and Test plan for COMPANY approval.
CONTRACTOR shall employ a qualified Painting Inspector whose resume shall be approved by the COMPANY.
CONTRACTOR Qualified Inspector shall have either NACE CIP Level-2 (National Association of Corrosion
Engineers), FROSIO Level-2 (The Norwegian Professional Council for Education and Certification of Inspectors
for Surface Treatment) or BGAS-CSWIP Level 2 certification or equivalent and approved by COMPANY.
All items painted by the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall be inspected on arrival. All damaged areas shall be repaired
by SUB-CONTRACTOR / CONTRACTOR. In cases where there is damage of more than 5% of the surface area
not exposing to Barge metal or, the finish coat appearance is not acceptable, COMPANY reserves the right to
instruct CONTRACTOR to rectify the defects in accordance to this specification at no cost to COMPANY.
Minimum inspection intervention points / items shall be included in ITP as minimum.
Before Surface Preparation

Prior to initiation of blast cleaning, the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall confirm that all environmental and safety
requirements relating to blast cleaning have been met.
Before and During Paint Application

Prior to painting, all surfaces shall be visually inspected to assure that the proper surface conditions necessary
for painting exist. SUB-CONTRACTOR shall:
Verify and document that surface preparation cleanliness and surface profile are as specified.

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Surface profile testing shall be carried out by utilization of a CONTRACTOR approved instrument and in
accordance with ISO 8503-2.
Verify that blast cleaned surfaces have been kept free of contamination. Tests to indicate the presence
of chlorides and dust shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 8502-1, ISO 8502-6 & 9 and ISO 8502-
3, respectively. The maximum allowable level of contamination shall be 20 mg/m². Surfaces that do not
meet this criterion shall be reprocessed.
Just prior to painting, inspect surface cleanliness and profile again to assure that no surface imperfections,
moisture, or other contaminants are present.
Verify that elapsed time from blasting has not exceeded specified time between blasting and painting.
Verify that surfaces not to be coated are masked off or otherwise protected.
Document the air temperature, humidity, and substrate surface temperature.
Verify that storage, mixing, thinning, and application of primer, intermediate, and finish coats are in
accordance with the application data.
Verify by spot checking the Wet Film Thickness (WFT) during the course of the paint application to ensure
that the film thickness is being maintained. These checks shall be performed according to the procedure
described in ISO 2808, Method No. 7B.
Verify the level of dust contamination at the same frequency as surface profile measurements in
accordance with ISO 8502-3. The Cleanliness rating shall be 2 or better.
After Painting
After application of painting, SUB-CONTRACTOR shall verify and document dry film thickness of the primer,
intermediate and finish coats. In accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
Each coat of a system and the complete system shall be visually inspected for adhesion and surface imperfections.
If upon visual inspection, loss of adhesion is suspected or found, an adhesion test shall be made. In all cases,
complete system involving silicone-based paint shall be tested for adhesion by pull-off test method. The adhesion
of the primer to the steel substrate and the inter-coat adhesion of the subsequent coat(s) after curing shall be
determined by the application of either a cross-cut test in accordance with ISO 2409 to maximum grade C2 or a
pull-off test described in ISO 4624, 5 MPa for zinc primer based system and 7 MPa for non-zinc primer system.
TSA coatings applied to blast cleaned steel surface, exhibiting an adhesion of less than 7 MPa shall be rejected.
Each painting system and repair method shall be tested on a test plate for an adhesion qualification test. The test
plate shall be painted at the same time and under same conditions as the production work.
Repairs made in the field shall be documented and re-inspected as outlined above.

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Inspection and Tests Summary
Table 14.1 Inspection and Tests

Preliminary Tests
Storage of coating Visual All Specification Requirements
materials
Container’s integrity Visual All Specification Requirements
Shelf life Visual All Product Data Sheet Requirements
Steel and Welding Imperfections
Steel and welding ISO 8501-3 100% According to requirements and
imperfections conform to the specified grade
Surface Preparation
Environmental conditions ISO 8502-4 Before start of each Specification Requirements
shift and every two
hours
Welding flux removal Distilled water 100% pH neutral (6.5 - 7.5)
and litmus paper
Pre-cleaning of surfaces SSPC-SP 1 100% Free of oil, grease and other
contaminants.
Protection of fittings and Visual 100% Specification Requirements
accessories
Compressed air ASTM D4285 Every 2 hours Free of oil and moisture
Breathing air XX Twice per day To meet BS EN 14594
requirements
Abrasive materials ASTM D4940 Every Batch ≤ 150 µmS/cm at 20°C
Abrasive blast cleaning SSPC-VIS 1 100% Conform to the grade specified in
the applicable painting system
Power tool cleaning SSPC-VIS 3 100% According to the general
requirements
Roughness NACE SP0287 Spot Checks (1) Conform to grade specified in the
applicable painting system
Dust test ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) Maximum rating “1” and dust class
“2”
Water soluble salts (2) ISO 8502-6 Spot Checks (1) ≤ 2 µmg/cm2 (20 mg/m2)
ISO 8502-9
Coating Application
WFT Metallic Methodically during According to specified DFT
“Comb Gauge” application
Cleaning of Dust test ISO 8502-3 Spot Checks (1) Maximum rating “1” and dust Class
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Water ISO 8502-6 Spot Checks (1) ≤ 2 µmg/cm2 (20 mg/m2)
soluble ISO 8502-9
salts
DFT of each coat and of ISO 19840 100% of surfaces Specification requirements
complete paint system
Curing of the inorganic ASTM D4752 Spot Checks (1) Conform to Level 5
zinc silicate
Adhesion ASTM D4541 Spot Checks (1) To be performed on test panels
TYPE III, IV or V Minimum value 5 MPa for Zinc
adhesion tester primer-based system and 7 MPa for
non-Zinc based primer system
Visual examination Visual and 100% of surfaces No sagging, contaminations, orange
ISO 4628-1 to 6 peel, cracking, blistering, rust,
damages and any other defects
Holiday Testing (3), NACE SP0188 100% of surface Free of holidays and pinholes
if applicable
Stripe Coating by brush N/A Prior to each coat Mandatory requirement
Note:
1. Number and location shall be defined and agreed during pre-job meeting.
2. Soluble salt tests shall be conducted with Bresle procedure only.
3. Holiday testing shall be performed according to the following requirements:
a. DFT ≤ 500 microns Low-Voltage Wet sponge testing
b. DFT > 500 microns High-Voltage Spark testing according to the voltage values listed in NACE
SP0188
THERMAL SPRAY ALUMINIUM (TSA) - QUALIFICATION
General
The Painting CONTRACTOR’s facility and painting equipment shall be qualified prior to starting any production
painting operations.
The qualification program for production and the pre-approval qualification shall include application of TSA coating
of pipe or components, as applicable for the work to be undertaken and shall include all the testing required. Both
of these exercises shall be witnessed by an authorized representative of the COMPANY. Where applicable, it
shall also be witnessed by the CONTRACTOR and any 3rd party inspectors. Where significant changes are been
made in the TSA application process or materials, CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate that the coating will meet
the requirement by providing additional test data on the TSA coating application. Data shall cover both the TSA
application process and materials.
Where requested by the COMPANY or CONTRACTOR, an application trial shall be conducted at the painting
application site. As part of the trial, the painting CONTRACTOR shall coat a sample to demonstrate that the
applicable procedure and quality control will produce coatings that meets the requirements of this specification.
All coatings shall meet the requirements proposed for the system and shall be applied using equipment and
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Each TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR and each individual TSA Sprayer shall be pre-qualified before they are allowed
to apply TSA.
This specification shall be used for general qualification purposes and for specific projects.
General pre-qualification is performed for the purpose of an overall qualification of the TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR
but is not necessarily related to a specific project.
TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR Qualification

TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR qualification consists of the following points:
Abrasives - name of product and Abrasive MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER, mesh size, cleanliness report.
Blasting and thermal spray equipment - type and name of the Coating MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER.
Spray material - name of Coating MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER, wire size, chemical composition.
Sealer - name of product and Coating MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER.
Review of quality plan including surface preparation and application procedures.
Review coating repair method.
Witness the coating application on the required test panels and coupons.
Witness the coating testing, including sealer inspection.
Witness coating repair application.
Two B1 test pieces according to ISO 14918.
At least 3 coupons (dimensions as per SSPC-CS 23.00 / AWS C2.23M / NACE No. 12) for bend testing.
Test panel, thickness 6 mm (1/4 in), the minimum surface area of 1 m 2 (10.7 ft²) (also for sealer
application).
Two test panels (200 mm x 200 mm x 6 mm) (8 in x 8 in x ¼ in).
TSA Coating shall be applied within 4 hours of completion of blast cleaning or before any blooming occurs,
whichever is sooner.
The applied TSA thickness shall be 250 microns minimum and 500 microns maximum (10 mils to 20 mils).
Testing shall be completed according to the test procedure.
Thermal Sprayer Qualification

The qualification tests as specified in ISO 14918 Annex B.1 and B.9 shall be witnessed and certified by an
Independent third-party authority.
Individual sprayer shall be qualified in accordance with ISO 14918 requirement.
Additional qualification tests as specified below shall be executed and shall be witnessed by the COMPANY or
Delegate of the COMPANY. This qualification can be completed during the TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR
qualification. Any sprayer that has been inactive for 1 year shall be re-qualified. The TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR
must produce documentation providing the sprayer has produced acceptable commercial TSA product coatings
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For the test coupons, the same type of base steel shall be used as the actual component. Coating material, spray
technique and coating thickness shall comply with the specification.
The coating repair methods proposed by the CONTRACTOR shall also be qualified. Repair methods shall comply
15.3.1 TSA Qualification Test
Visual inspection of TSA coating:

The TSA coated surfaces on all test plates shall have a uniform appearance, no blisters, Barge patches, defects
or non-adhering coating.
Bend test:
Each thermal sprayer shall prepare and spray a minimum of three comparison bend test coupons (dimensions
as per SSPC-CS 23.00 / AWS C2.23M / NACE No. 12). The thermal spray bend test coupons shall not be sealed
or top coated. The coating thickness shall be as specified in the specification.
The bend test entails bending at least three thermal spray coated steel coupons through 180° on a 13 mm (1/2
in) diameter steel mandrel.
Should any one of the bend tests fail the acceptance criteria specified in Table 15.1, the thermal sprayer may
make one additional attempt to qualify by spraying and testing a further three coupons. Should any one of these
fail, the sprayer shall be deemed to have failed the qualification test.
Adhesion test:
Each thermal sprayer shall apply TSA at the required thickness onto a test panel (thickness 6 mm (0.25 in), with
a minimum surface area of approximately 1 m² (10.7 ft²). The painted surface shall not be sealed or top coated.
The adhesion strength between the thermal spray coating and the steel substrate shall be measured by means
of a portable, self-aligning, hydraulic controlled adhesion tester in accordance with ISO 4624. The adhesive
between the dolly and the thermal spray coating shall be an epoxy.
A minimum of three pull off adhesion tests shall be conducted. Should any one of the pull off adhesion tests fail
the acceptance criteria in Table 15.1, the thermal sprayer may make one additional attempt to qualify by spraying
and testing a further panel. Should any one of the subsequent pull off adhesion tests fail, the sprayer shall be
deemed to have failed the qualification test.
Sealer:
TSA shall be top coated with a sealer coat to close the TSA porosity following completion of the pull off adhesion
tests, the test panel used shall be sealed with the project sealer material.
The sealer coat shall be selected based on the operating temperature of the TSA coated surface. The sealed
surface area of the thermal spray coated test panel shall be examined holiday testing. The sealed surface shall
show 100% coverage, no holiday and no open pores shall be present at the surface.
Summary of qualification tests and acceptance criteria:

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Table 15.1 Qualification Test Requirements for TSA SUB-CONTRACTOR and Sprayer
Property Test Method Measurements Acceptance Criteria
ISO Qualification ISO 14918 Annex B.1 and Thickness, visual, Full compliance with ISO 14918
B.9 adhesion.
Coating Visual Inspection 100% surface Uniform appearance, no blister,
Appearance Barge patches, defects or non-
adhering coating.
Coating Thickness ISO 2808 All surfaces 250 to 500 microns
Coating Adhesion ISO 4624 At least 3 at random > 7 MPa (1000 psig / 68.95
barg)
Single measurements.
Bend Test SSPC-CS 23.00 / AWS At least 3 Minor cracks, with no coating
C2.23M / NACE No. 12 lifting or spalling.
Sealer Visual Inspection and 100% of surface 100% coverage, no open pores
Holiday Test present at the surface / No
holiday.
Testing of TSA Production Coating Properties
15.4.1 Coating Appearance

The thermal spray coating shall be free from defects such as blisters, spatters, cracks, loose particles, areas with
Barge substrate steel, etc., when examined with 10 time’s higher magnification.
Sealer visual inspection shall be performed for every 50 m² of manually sprayed and 100 m² of machined spray
coating. The sealed surface shall show 100% coverage, and no open pores shall be present at the surface, when
examined with 10 time’s higher magnification.
15.4.2 Coating Thickness

Spot checks shall be carried out during application of the thermal spray coating to ensure that the specified
coating thickness is being maintained.
The coating thickness shall be measured by means of a thickness meter based on eddy-current or
electromagnetic techniques, in accordance with ISO 2808, methods 7B (magnetic flux), 7C (magnetic-induction)
or 7D (Eddy-current).
The coating thickness gauge shall be calibrated on the blasted steel surface.
For flat surfaces, coating thickness measurements shall be taken along a straight line. The average value of five
reading taken in a line at 25 mm (in) intervals.
For complex geometries, spot measurement shall be taken. TSA thickness shall be determined by the average
value of five readings taken in line at 25 mm (in) intervals.
For the acceptance of an inspected area the following criteria shall apply:
Individual local thickness of the thermally sprayed coating shall not be lower than 90% of the specified
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Individual local thickness of the thermal sprayed coating, e.g. at corners shall be maximum 2 times the
specified minimum thickness.
If the thermal spray coating local thickness is less than 90% of the specified minimum value, an additional layer
shall be applied to meet the minimum thickness requirement.
If the local thickness is greater than 150% of the specified maximum value, the COMPANY shall be notified for
resolution of this discrepancy. The pull of adhesion test may be performed on a coating with excessive thickness
to check its integrity (max thickness is 1000 microns). Any unacceptable applied thermal spray coating shall be
blasted off and a new coating applied, in compliance with this specification.
Records shall be kept of all areas with coating thickness outside the specified minimum or maximum value.
15.4.3 Adhesion Strength

The adhesion strength between the thermal spray coating and the steel substrate shall be measured by means
of a portable, self-aligning, hydraulic controlled adhesion tester in accordance with ISO 4624.
The adhesive between dolly and the thermal spray coating shall be an epoxy.
The maximum pull-off adhesion strength for thermal spray coating shall be minimum 7 MPa for any single
measurement. Three measurements shall be performed per test panel. If any of the three measurement falls
below the minimum specified value of 7MPa the degraded TSA coating shall be removed and reapplied.
15.4.4 Bend Test

During the application of thermal spray coatings, steel companion coupons shall be used to monitor the quality
of the thermal spray coating.
The bend test entails bending at least three steel coupons (dimensions as per SSPC-CS 23.00 / AWS C2.23M /
NACE No. 12) through 180° on a 13 mm diameter steel mandrel.
For the test coupons, the same type of steel shall be used as for the actual component or structure to be coated.
Surface preparation, painting material, spray technique, painting thickness, etc., shall comply with this
specification.
Three companion coupons shall be abrasive blasted and sprayed to the specified minimum thickness Range and
a minimum of three bend tests shall be performed once per 100 m² (1070 ft²) of thermal sprayed surface, with a
minimum of three bend tests per day per shift, and / or after any change in parameter settings of the spray
apparatus. When the test has shown a repeatable sufficient performance, the COMPANY may decide to reduce
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15.4.5 Test Requirement for TSA Coating During TSA Production Coating
Table 15.2 Test Requirement for TSA Coating During TSA Production Coating
Property Test Method Measurements Acceptance Criteria
Coating Appearance Visual Inspection 100% surface Uniform appearance, no blister,
Barge patches, defects or non-
adhering coating.
Coating Thickness ISO 2808 All surfaces 250 to 500 microns
Coating Adhesion ISO 4624 At least 3 at random > 7 MPa (1000 psig / 68.95 barg)
Single measurements.
Bend Test SSPC-CS 23.00 / At least 3 Minor cracks, with no coating
AWS C2.23M / NACE lifting or spalling.
No. 12
Sealer Visual Inspection and 100% of surface 100% coverage, no open pores
Holiday Test present at the surface / No
holiday.
Coating Repair
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall produce a painting repair procedure, to be agreed by the COMPANY. Only
qualified painting repair methods shall be used, in compliance with this specification. This repair procedure shall
be verified and approved during the qualification trials. If the thermal spray coating has been mechanically
damaged and Barge substrate metal is observed, the painting shall be repaired, including the local (repair)
application of a new sealer, and / or topcoat, if applicable.
The damaged area shall be pre-cleaned, followed by local blast cleaning to a minimum of Sa 2.5, in compliance
Edges of the remaining existing painting system shall be feathered by abrasive blasting, and the remainder of the
adjacent coated surface shall be properly protected.
Local repair application of thermal spray coating shall follow this specification, including the application of new
sealer and topcoat.
In cases where defect sizes are small, it may be acceptable to use a liquid paint to repair the damage. The
maximum defect size allowable for liquid paint repair shall be 10 cm 2 (1.55 in2). The use of liquid paint repairs
shall be approved by the COMPANY.
Where thermal spray coatings show local surface damage, the area shall be pre-cleaned followed by localised
sweep blasting. The adjacent coated surface shall be properly protected (masking). The locally restored thermal
spray coating, including sealer / topcoat, shall meet the minimum thickness requirements.
Where the sealer or topcoat has been damaged, the surface shall be prepared by abrasion with medium coarse
abrasive until a clean bright surface is visible. Edges of the remaining coating at the location of the repair shall
be feathered. The re-applied sealer / top-coat system shall be compatible with the existing painting system.

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INSPECTION RECORDS AND REPORTS
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall produce a daily report recording all relevant information appertaining to the
surface preparation and coating activities. The report shall contain details on the coatings of all coated items, of
actual coating materials consumed by product number, description and batch number. The report shall include
the names of operators who carried out blast cleaning and coating, the time started and finished, and the number
of litres consumed. In the event of a coatings failure, it should be possible to retrieve the relevant surface
preparation and coatings data for the item whose coating system has failed.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall also keep a daily log of environmental conditions as follows:
Ambient conditions
The above readings shall be recorded every 4 hours during work.
Prior to final acceptance of coating work, COMPANY and CONTRACTOR shall perform a final joint inspection.
Inspection results shall be recorded, agreed and signed by both parties. The report shall consist, as a minimum,
of the following:
Names of the CONTRACTOR and the responsible personnel.
Dates when work was carried out.
Equipment and techniques used.
Materials receipt condition.
Type and calibration of instruments used.
Weather and ambient conditions.
Painting periods.
Condition of surface before preparation.
Tools and methods used to prepare surface.
Condition after preparation.
Information on systems being applied.
Mixing and testing prior to application.
Paint application techniques.
Batch Certificates from the Coating MANUFACTURER.
Daily Painting report.
MAINTENANCE AND PAINTING OPTIONS

COMPANY’s operating companies shall use their own dedicated documentation for maintenance purposes, in
conjunction with this specification.
General
The implementation of a maintenance painting option for a coating remedial work should be in accordance with
COMPANY policy related to the activities which are undertaken to preserve the integrity or the functionality of
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After the data collected during the inspection of the structures or components are reviewed, the different
categories of maintenance operation should be defined.
Based on the requirements reported in this Specification, the categories of maintenance operations listed in the
following items may be performed.
For the purpose of this Specification the different maintenance painting options are identified as follows:
Refurbishment:
i. Spot Repair
ii. Spot Repair and Full Topcoat
Renovation
Renovation and complete recoat
For interpretation of the requirements listed for each maintenance painting option governed by this Specification,
the following definitions related to the rust distribution have been used:
Spot rusting: spot rust occurs when the rust formation is concentrated in a few localized areas of the
coated surfaces under examination.
General rusting: general rusting occurs when various size of rust spots is randomly distributed across the
surfaces under examination.
Pin-point rusting: pin-pointing rusting occurs when the rust is distributed across the surfaces under
examination as very small individual spot of rust.
Refurbishment
17.2.1 Spot Repair

The spot repair has to be considered refurbishments operation namely repairs of the existing coating, performed
by surface preparation and touch-up of localized areas of deteriorated coating and corrosion.
As guideline the spot repair should be considered if the extension of the spot rusting or deteriorated coating is
less than 3% localized or when the general rusting, randomly distributed across the surface, is up to rust grade
Ri2 (0.5%) in accordance with ISO 4628-3.
This type of maintenance painting option shall not be selected if the pattern of the rust is pin-point rusting type,
distributed across the surface. Any degree of pin-point rusting shall require renovation as described below.
The presence of other defects such as blistering, cracking, flaking and chalking shall be rated respectively
according to ISO 4628-2, ISO 4628-4, ISO 4628-5 and ISO 4628-6. The degree of these defects shall be rated
in addition to the rust grade and taking into consideration for the selection of the maintenance painting option
intended to be performed. As general guide spot repair should be considered as well in the following
circumstances:
The zone and / or areas of the structures to be repaired are hidden or in low-visibility area and thus
unimportant to the aesthetics.
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17.2.2 Spot Repair and Full Topcoat
The spot repair and full topcoat involves spot repairs of deteriorated coating and corroded areas followed by the
application of a topcoat over the entire surfaces, including spot repair areas and intact coating areas.
Spot repair and recoating should be considered if the extension of the spot rusting or deteriorated coating is less
than 8% localized or when the general rusting, randomly distributed across the surface is greater than Ri2 (0.5%)
and up to rust grade Ri4 (8%) in accordance with standard ISO 4628-3.
This type of maintenance shall not be selected if the pattern is of the pin-pointing rusting type distributed across
the surface. Any degree of pinpoint rust shall require renovation as described below.
The presence of other defects such as blistering, cracking, flaking and chalking shall be rated respectively
according to ISO 4628-2, 4628-4, ISO 4628-5 and ISO 4628-6. The degree of these defects shall be rated in
addition to the rust grade and taking into consideration for the selection of the type of maintenance intended to
be performed.
This maintenance painting option should often delay the need to remove the complete existing and intact coating.
Spot Repair and Full Topcoat may be considered under the following circumstances:
The intact surfaces of the structures and components intended to be recoated can be easily cleaned,
degreased and ready to be top coated.
Adequate evaluation of over coating risk and assessment of the adhesion of the existing coating.
17.2.3 Renovation and Complete Recoat

This type of maintenance shall be performed on the entire surfaces of the components or on extensive localized
areas. The renovation operation involves removing the complete existing coating and of all corrosion products
followed by the application of the original paint system applied during construction provided by the applicable
painting systems listed in this specification.
Renovation should be considered if the extension of the rust areas or deteriorated coating is higher than those
described under spot repair and recoating namely spot rusting greater than 8% or general rusting greater than
Ri4 (8%) in accordance with ISO 4628-3, including all surfaces affected by pin-pointing rusting type, distributed
at any rate across the surface.
As guide, the renovation and complete recoat may be considered as well in the following circumstances:
The overall coating conditions of the structures or components are poor due to the presence of extensive
rusted and damaged areas.
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Criteria for Maintenance Coating in Atmospheric Service
Criteria for application of different types of maintenance coating shall confirm to Table 17.1 for atmospheric
service.
Table 17.1 Recommended Maintenance Painting System Options

Rust Distribution Type and Adhesion
Options General
Spot Rusting Adhesion
Rusting
Refurbishment
Spot repairs <3% ≤ Ri2 Not required
Spot repairs and full topcoat 3≤%≤8 2 ≤ Ri ≤ 3 > 2 MPa (300 psig / 20.68 barg) by pull off
test as per ASTM D4541 Or > # 2 (knife
test) as per ASTM D6677
Renovation
Renovation and complete ≥8% > Ri3 Not required
recoat
Spot Repair Procedure

After pre-cleaning, small defects in the existing coating system shall be (spot) blast cleaned.
Carbon steel, low-alloy steels and hot dip galvanized steels shall be spot blasted to the visual standard of SSPC-
SP 10 / NACE No. 2 at the time of coating. The cleaned defects shall be touched-up to the specified coating
thickness. Spot repair shall be considered if the coated area has localized (spot) rusting only and the remaining
coating system is sound and adequate. Coating next to the damaged area shall be lightly abraded by sweep
blasting achieving a minimum overlap of 2 inch. Alternatively, if abrasive blasting is infeasible, pneumatic power
tool cleaning is allowed. However, in these instances, the recommended power tool is the MBX bristle blaster or
equivalent and approved by COMPANY. This specially developed surface preparation tool can achieve the
required anchor profile and near white cleanliness required of epoxy coatings. If the area of the repair is less than
30 cm² (1 ft²), the surface shall be abraded by using the MBX bristle blaster. All other requirements above apply.
Repairs to coating systems shall be made using the same materials as the base system. If a paint system is
repaired with components that are incompatible with the underlying materials, dis-bonding and under corrosion
will result. When recoating existing facilities and the information on the original paint system is unknown,
determine whether the repair system is compatible with and will adhere to the existing paint system before using
the repair system on a large scale. One or more of the following steps may be required:
Request recommendations from the repair system Coating MANUFACTURER and the existing system
Coating MANUFACTURER (if known).
Apply the repair material to a test area and determine compatibility and adhesion. This step is always
recommended. This is particularly important where:
i. A gloss retention coat was used,
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iii. Consider using a universal primer Bargrier coat as an intermediate coat. When repairing a paint
system with a polyurethane topcoat, first apply epoxy primers and intermediate paint systems to the
repair area(s).
Use sweep blasting, or a similar abrading process, to remove the polyurethane topcoat and roughen the
sound coating only in the affected area. Roughening ensures the repair system will adhere to the edges
of the polyurethane.
Apply surface tolerant epoxy primer only over polyurethane that has been sweep blasted or abraded.
Epoxy material applied over the unprepared polyurethane topcoat will disband and cause coating failure.
Once the surface tolerant epoxy primer has been applied to the repair area and cured, polyurethane may
be applied over the epoxy with a minimum of 50 mm (2 in) overlap onto the existing topcoat. Final DFT's
for all coating work shall be documented and shall not be exceeded to 600 microns.
Spot Repair and Full Topcoat Procedure

After the complete initially coated surfaces have been pre-cleaned, defects in the existing coating system shall
be (spot) blast cleaned. Carbon steel, low-alloy steels and hot dip galvanized steels shall be spot blasted to the
visual standard SSPC-SP 10 / NACE No. 2 at the time of coating. If the remaining part of the existing coating
system needs sweep-blasting, fine abrasive shall be used to avoid damage to the coating system. The cleaned
defects shall be touched-up with the base layers of the specified coating system. Thereafter a full coat of the
initial top layer(s) shall be applied. Refurbishment shall be considered if the whole coated area shows more rusting
than described under spot repair. Refurbishment shall not be selected if the rusting pattern is of the pinpointed
type. Any degree of pinpoint rusting shall require renovation; see below.
Renovation Procedure
After the complete initially coated surfaces have been pre-cleaned, all surfaces shall be blast cleaned. Carbon
steel and low-alloy steels shall be blasted to the visual standard SSPC-SP 10 / NACE No. 2 at the time of coating.
After the surface preparation, a completely new coating system shall be applied. Renovation shall be considered
if the rusting pattern as described in ISO-4628-3 is pin-pointed over the whole coated area or if the rust grades
are higher than those described under refurbishment.
Stainless Steels
Where coating maintenance to stainless steel surfaces is required, the entire surface shall be thoroughly sweep
blasted to remove flaking and poorly adherent paint and to provide a surface roughness to any well-adhered paint
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SECTION B PART 2 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS (INTERNAL LINING)
GENERAL
This section defines the lining systems intended to be applied to the interior of process / pressure vessels, piping,
tanks and equipment for oil and gas production and processing facilities of COMPANY.
Internal lining of vessels is not permitted when operated at pressure ≥ 50 Barg.
If any requirement or operating parameters not covered in following section, the coating system shall be evaluated
on individual case by case basis by COMPANY.
HANDLING
Preparation for shipment of all lined items shall be in accordance with the Lining MANUFACTURER’s and SUB-
CONTRACTOR’s standards. SUB-CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of the
preparation for shipment provisions with respect to materials and application, and to provide equipment at the
destination in ex-works condition when handled by commercial carriers.
Adequate protection of lined equipment and piping shall be provided to prevent mechanical damage and
atmospheric corrosion in transit and at the job site.
Preparation for shipment and packing will be subject to inspection and rejection by COMPANY’s /
CONTRACTOR’s inspectors. All costs of lined equipment occasioned by such rejection shall be to the account
of the SUB-CONTRACTOR.
After inspection and test, equipment or piping shall be completely free of water and dry before start of preparation
for shipment.
EXECUTION
Internal lining shall be with accordance to COMPANY’s approved / qualified lining system. Prior to commence the
internal lining works, CONTRACTOR / SUB-CONTRACTOR shall submit a detail application procedure with
approved lining system.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for supply of installed and consumable materials, equipment (air
compressor, after cooler, blast cleaning, dehumidifying, ventilation, spray etc.), tools, instruments and labour
(application, supervision, quality control etc.) and each and every item of expense to supply, apply, cure and
check the integrity of the entire lining system in accordance with this specification. Application of the lining system
consists of, by way of example but not by limitation, surface conditioning, degreasing, removal of water solubles,
blast cleaning, priming (if applicable), lining application, full cure and quality checks and any repairs.
All blast cleaning personnel and lining personnel shall be prequalified at least one week prior to start of work.
Each qualified person shall wear an identification badge which shows that he / she has been tested and qualified
to perform the work.
The lining work shall be performed when all the following conditions exist:
All blast cleaning and lining personnel are pre-qualified.
All inspection equipment is ready.
All Referenced Panels are ready and approved by CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
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Approved specific application procedure and approved ITP from COMPANY.
All Application Data is available to each of the involved personnel at the site.
All welding and pressure test (hydrotest) tasks are completed.
The substrate metal temperature is above 10°C and below 50°C.
The substrate metal temperature is at least 3°C above the dew point.
All the surfaces to be coated are dry.
The relative humidity is below 80%.
Ventilation equipment is properly set-up.
Dehumidifying equipment is ready to operate when necessary.
Adjacent surfaces have been covered or otherwise protected.
All surfaces and equipment which will be adversely affected are protected from abrasives.
When the available light is more than 500 lux.
SUB-CONTRACTOR’s method statements are approved by the COMPANY, with due care and attention
paid to health, safety and environmental issues.
MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Alternate materials of similar quality or better to specified product may be submitted for the approval of the
COMPANY.
Degreaser
The degreaser shall be water based biodegradable cleaner.
Abrasives
Abrasives shall be composed of clean, hard particles free from foreign substances such as dirt, oil, grease, toxic
substances, organic matter, mill scale, soil and water-soluble salts. The pH of the abrasive materials shall not be
below 6.2. The moisture content of the selected abrasive shall not exceed 0.5 percent by weight. The conductivity
of deionized water extract of the abrasive material shall not exceed 150 micro-siemens/cm.
Abrasive shall be garnet for blast cleaning all surfaces. Steel grit or garnet may be used for blast cleaning tank
floors. Silica sand, copper slag, and steel shot shall not be used.
The abrasive shall be capable of producing the degree of cleanliness and surface profile specified in this
specification.
The particle size of the abrasive shall be 0.1 mm to 1.5 mm.
Equipment
Spray equipment shall be maintained in good working order and shall be comparable to that described in the
Application Data.
Dehumidifying equipment shall be of a sufficient size to provide the required air changes at the temperature and
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Ventilation equipment and ducting shall be of a sufficient size to provide the required air changes stated in the
Application Data. They shall also be sufficient in size to prevent any solvents being trapped inside the lined item.
Scaffolding / staging shall be erected to permit safe and easy access to all areas of tank for lining surface
preparation, application, inspection and testing:
Scaffolding / staging shall also meet the following requirements:
The points of contact with surface to be coated / coated surface shall be kept to minimum. All points of
contact on coated surface shall be holiday tested at the first signs and coating damage.
Split boards shall not be used.
Pole ends shall not be sealed.
Staging shall not mask the areas of surface to be coated.
Every care must be taken to avoid damage to the coating.
All scaffold materials shall rest on a rubber pad or a composite pad made of carpeting and plywood with
the carpeting facing the coated floor.
Compressed Air
All air compressors shall be of a sufficient size to deliver 7 kg/cm 2 at the nozzle. Each compressor shall have two
oil / moisture filters, one located at the compressed air exit of the compressor and one located just before the
after cooler.
Compressed air used for blasting and lining application must be clean, oil free and dry.
The compressed air shall be passed through a dryer package.
Proper functioning of the in-line moisture and oil traps shall be evaluated daily by allowing the air supply
(downstream from the traps) to blow against a clean, white cloth in accordance with ASTM D4285. No moisture
or oil should be deposited on the cloth. If contaminants are detected, the equipment deficiencies shall be corrected,
and the air stream shall be retested. Surfaces determined to have been blasted since the last successful test
shall be degreased and re-blasted with clean air and abrasive. Linings determined to have been applied using
contaminated air shall be removed and new linings applied using clean air.
Lining Materials
Lining materials shall be as stated in APPENDIX A12.
Thinners and cleaners shall be products of the MANUFACTURER of the lining system materials and as
recommended in the Application Data. Cleaners shall not be used as thinners.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Surface Conditioning
SUB-CONTRACTOR shall ensure compliance with the following design guidelines and NACE SP0178 prior to
surface preparation and lining application:
All edges of clips, plates and other items shall be rounded or chamfered to a minimum radius of 3 mm.
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Welds shall be free of porosity, pockets and high spots. Welds shall be blast cleaned lightly for the purpose of
inspection. If blast cleaning reveals unacceptable weld defects, such as laminations, slivers, pinholes, undercuts
or craters, they shall be repaired.
Ripples in weld beads shall be ground smooth and edges blended smoothly into the adjacent plate surface.
Surface quality of welds shall be at least equal to or better than NACE SP0178, Weld Designation D.
All weld slag, splatter and flux shall be removed.
Welding or removal of any temporary attachments and hydrotesting shall be completed before surface preparation
and lining application.
Dehumidification
Surfaces must be maintained at least 3°C above the dew point, immediately before and during the lining
installation and remain in this condition during curing. To comply with this requirement, dehumidifying equipment
shall be at the site. The capacity of the dehumidifying equipment shall be as recommended by the dehumidifying
equipment Lining MANUFACTURER.
The typical minimum dew point differential specified for holding a blast over an extended period of time is 9 to
14°C with a relative humidity not to exceed 40% to 55%. The CONTRACTOR should refer to SSPC-TR 3 / NACE
6A192 - “Dehumidification and Temperature Control during Surface Preparation, Application, and Curing for
Coatings / Linings of Steel Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Areas” for guidance. The air temperature, relative
humidity, dew point and steel temperature are to be recorded hourly throughout the duration of the work through
a computerized system as well as verified manually. A detailed method statement on how the CONTRACTOR
proposes to maintain the environmental conditions throughout the duration of the work is to be submitted.
Ventilation
During all blast cleaning operations, ventilation shall be maintained to allow adequate visibility and for safety.
Flexible ventilation ducts shall be used to allow the point of extraction to be reasonably close to the blaster. The
ventilation ducts shall be arranged so that dead spaces do not exist.
Ventilation must be maintained during the entire lining application and continue while the solvent is released from
the lining film during drying. The ventilation system must prevent the vapor concentration from exceeding 10
percent of the lower explosive limit (or less than this if required by the local regulations).
Proper exhaust shall be maintained using ducts of appropriate size at various levels inside the item being lined.
The number of air changes in confined spaces during lining installation and curing shall be 10 air changes per
hour. The forced cross air ventilation shall be maintained during the entire curing period of internal lining after the
application of the lining system.
To minimize dry spray during application, a lower level of ventilation shall be maintained. The number of air
changes shall be determined by the SUB-CONTRACTOR subject to safety considerations.
Provisions shall be made for 24-hour surveillance of any ventilation equipment.
Lighting
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Lighting during blast cleaning and lining application must be electrically safe, explosion-proof and provide suitable
illumination for all work. Low voltage lights, approved by the CONTRACTOR, shall be used. High voltage lights
shall not be used inside the item being lined. All circuit boxes and switches shall be located outside of the
equipment being lined.
Cable Joints shall not be allowed inside the equipment.
Surface Preparation
All Surfaces shall be degreased with a biodegradable water based cleaner. Degreased Surfaces shall be
thoroughly washed to remove any film of the degreaser.
All water-soluble compounds shall be removed by additional washing with potable water. After washing, the
Surfaces shall be tested for water soluble salts with a salt testing kit, approved by COMPANY, in accordance with
ISO 8502-6 & 9, the Bresle method. If the quantity of water-soluble salts is more than 2 micrograms per square
centimetre, washing shall be repeated until the acceptable range of soluble salt is attained.
Surfaces shall be dried with natural ventilation. If forced air is used, the air shall be oil free.
All coatings applied in the shop such as prefabrication shop primers shall be completely removed by blast cleaning.
All Surfaces shall be blast cleaned with clean, dry premium grade garnet to white metal. Floor Surfaces may be
cleaned with steel grit if a vacuum blast cleaning unit is used.
Garnet shall not be recycled for blast cleaning. Steel grit may be reused for floor surfaces when a vacuum blast
cleaning unit is used provided the grit is checked for oil contamination at least once per every 100 square meters
of floor surface and recyclable unit is available. If oil contamination is suspected, the grit shall be immediately
discarded, and 100 percent of the cleaned floor surface shall be checked for oil contamination using a black light.
Any contamination on the floor shall be completely removed.
Before initial blast inspection, the bulk of the spent abrasive shall be removed. Any substandard areas including
burrs, slivers, scabs and weld splatter shall be identified and repaired. All marking paint, chalk, etc. shall be
removed after repairs.
All Surfaces shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all embedded materials from the surface. Industrial vacuum
cleaners fitted with non-metallic brushes shall be used to remove surface dust and embedded materials. Blowing
the dust with compressed air is not permitted.
Cleaning shall be carried out on all areas on which debris or dust can collect. This shall include bit is not limited
to scaffolding, underside of the lowered floating roofs, support columns, etc.
The steelworks for lining application shall be checked after the final cleaning process is finished in accordance
with applicable ISO.
During blast cleaning operations, the spent abrasive shall be periodically removed. Before the end of day, all
spent abrasive shall be removed, and floor surface shall be kept tidy.
Care of Cleaned and Coated Surfaces

Surfaces shall be protected from contamination. All personnel shall wear clean coveralls, gloves and shoes.
Surfaces shall be protected from contamination due to fingerprints, foreign material on workers’ clothes and shoes,
dust, lint or moisture.
Once a Surface has been cleaned or at any stage during the lining sequence, surfaces must be kept in a clean
condition. A clean area shall be established outside the tank, where footwear may be cleaned, or preferably
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If rusting occurs, the surfaces shall be recleaned to the degree specified in the previous sections.
The surfaces shall be maintained free of moisture, dust and any contamination until the lining cures.
If contaminants are present on the surface to be lined or relined, the contamination shall be fully removed before
applying the subsequent coats. If such removal is not feasible, the surface shall be completely recleaned or
contaminated lining shall be completely removed, and the lining process shall be repeated.
LINING MATERIAL APPLICATION
General Requirements
Lining application shall not commence when the substrate temperature is higher than 50°C or as required by
Application Data where this is more stringent.
If specified as a part of the lining system, a prime coat or the first coat of the lining system shall be applied within
a maximum of four hours after the abrasive blast cleaning operation is completed or, before blasted surfaces start
to rust, whichever is sooner. Surfaces that change colour or rust bloom begins to form shall be re-blast and
cleaned to the specified degree of cleanliness.
All weld lanes, edges of support steel, steel plate laps, or other irregular surfaces, where spray application of
material may result in holidays or inadequate dry film thickness, shall have the first coat applied by brush.
Roller application of the lining is not allowed.
The applied lining shall not have any surface defects such as cracking, runs, sags, voids, drips, overspray, dry
spray, pinholes, blisters, craters, orange peel, fisheyes and other defects.
The bond strength between the substrate, the lining and between coats shall not be less than the requirements
stated in Section 26.6.Testing shall be in accordance with ISO 4624 after full cure and at the time of holiday
testing.
The dry film thickness of each coat shall be within the minimum and maximum limits stated in APPENDIX A12 or
as required by Application Data where this is more stringent.
Lining Systems
Surfaces shall be lined in accordance with the Lining Schedules within APPENDIX A11, the Lining Systems within
APPENDIX A12, and Tank Data Sheets. The systems are specified by generic type and approved by COMPANY.
Service and Lining Systems Schedule

Storage tanks in the services listed in the attached APPENDIX A12, shall be lined with the linings systems
indicated therein. Unless otherwise indicated in this specification or on the tank data sheets / drawings, all the
entire interior surfaces shall be fully lined, cured and tested. The lining shall extend beyond the full face of all
flanges of nozzles and manholes unless otherwise noted.
Mixing of Materials
Mixing of materials shall be completed using power type mixers and always in the proportions and the order
specified in the Application Data. Mixing shall be completed at moderate speeds so that air bubbles and / or
moisture is not introduced into the lining materials. Any lining materials into which either air or moisture are
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The addition of thinners shall not be permitted for internal lining work.
When performing repairs, materials in smallest commercially available factory packaged kits shall be used. Mixing
of materials which are approximately proportioned at the worksite is not allowed. Only complete, premeasured
units shall be mixed.
After mixing the components of two-part linings, rinse hardener can with thinner to ensure that correct proportions
are kept. Lining materials shall be thoroughly mixed and strained until they are smooth and free of lumps.
After mixing, induction times of the lining materials shall be maintained, and mixed materials applied within the
time limits stated in the Application Data.
Number of Coats and Thickness of Lining

The number of coats shall be as noted for each specific lining system.
Each coat shall be gradually built-up by multiple vertical and horizontal passes with each pass overlapping the
previous pass by 25 to 50 percent without runs, sags and dry spray.
The colour of each coat, specific to RAL and based on the application, shall contrast with succeeding coat and
shall be factory tinted. Onsite tinting is not permitted.
Inter-coat contamination shall be minimized by maintaining proper cleanliness. Contaminants shall be fully
removed before applying the subsequent coats. If such removal is not feasible, the contaminated lining shall be
completely removed, and the lining process repeated.
Compensation of higher or lower thickness of any coat by adjusting the thickness of the succeeding coat is not
permitted.
Dry film thickness measurements shall be made in accordance with ISO 2808.
Allowable errors of margins in instrument readings are +25 percent for thin films of 25 to 100 microns thick and
+10 percent for films of 125 to 500 microns thick. Gauges used must have adequate range in order that the
anticipated dry film thickness will be read mid-range on the gauge scale.
Recoating
Drying times between coats shall be in accordance with the Application Data.
Unless otherwise approved by COMPANY, the minimum recoating time shall be at least 24 hours and the
maximum recoating time shall not exceed 75 percent of the longest recoating time stated in the Application Data.
Curing
The SUB-CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for full curing of the lining system including repaired areas.
The curing shall be in accordance with this specification.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall transfer custody and control of the vessels, piping, tanks or equipment to the
CONTRACTOR after full cure of the lining systems and linings are in the ready-to-use condition.
Continuity Testing of The Lining

The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall inspect 100 percent of the lined surface for the presence of discontinuities in the
lining at the voltage levels calculated in accordance with NACE SP0188 or according to the Lining
MANUFACTURER. The entire surface shall be 100 percent free from discontinuities, holidays and pinholes.

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The continuity testing shall be made after full cure of the lining system. All holidays shall be repaired and
rechecked. Repairs shall be made in accordance with a repair procedure approved by COMPANY.
LINING IDENTIFICATION
All tanks, pressure vessels, and equipment that have been internally lined shall be marked as follows:
The Interior of This Equipment Is Lined with (Lining Brand Name and Catalogue Number).
Lining MANUFACTURER’s Address (City, Country).
Do Not Weld.
Date of Application.
The marking letters shall be at least 150 mm high and in contrasting colour. Marking shall be applied at all nozzles
and shall be in English and Arabic.
LINING REPAIR
The decision to repair lining defects shall be made on a case-by-case basis by the COMPANY.
Lining repairs shall be allowed, provided that the repair area is less than 5% of the total area. If repairs exceed
5% of the total area, the entire tank shall be relined. COMPANY shall make the final decision on repairs versus
total relining.
The repairs described in the following paragraphs are intended only as guidelines.
Surfaces adjacent to repair areas shall be protected from damage. Suitable protective cover shall be cardboard
or similar material.
Damaged surface lining shall be removed unless it is tightly bonded to the substrate metal. The surface shall be
wiped with a clean rag to remove all dust and loose materials. Oil, grease or other foreign matters present shall
be washed with a water based biodegradable cleaner followed by further rinsing with potable water to remove all
traces of the cleaner. The surface shall be dried.
Areas with spot rust, burnt residue, weld spatter and other solid adherent foreign material shall be cleaned using
portable vacuum blast cleaning unit. Other methods of surface conditioning may be acceptable with prior
agreement by the CONTRACTOR.
Surfaces with pinholes may be cleaned using pencil-head type grinding wheel. Pinholes shall be repaired as
follows:
Grind back to the steel substrate at the pinholes and feather the edges of the existing lining with clean
sandpaper back for a radius of 3 to 5 cm, ensuring that the steel substrate does not become polished.
All dust shall be removed with a vacuum cleaner equipped with a brush.
Brush full system (except primer) on to the prepared surface.
Allow the material to cure to a tack-free state and recoat as necessary to bring thickness to that specified.
Allow the material to cure and retest the repaired area for pinholes.
Primer material shall not be used as a repair material as it will affect the integrity of the lining system in the areas
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Repair materials shall be the same as the lining system materials with the exception of primer materials. Repair
system shall be the complete lining system less the primer material.
Areas under and over thickness shall be repaired as follows:
For Under Thickness (Spot Work):
Uniformly abrade all surfaces so at least 75% of the surface area is randomly roughened and wipe with
acetone to remove dust and contamination.
Apply one coat of topcoat, checking wet film thickness during application to achieve necessary thickness.
After cure, recheck dry film thickness of the repaired areas.
For Over Thickness (Spot Work):
Abrade the area to an acceptable thickness using suitable equipment.
Holiday test the sanded area.
All other repair requirements shall be in accordance with NACE RP0184.
INSPECTION
General Inspection
Prior to commencement of internal lining activities, the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall submit an inspection procedure
indicating inspection and tests to be conducted during surface preparation and application of the lining system
for approval by COMPANY.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR is solely responsible for all the tasks of quality control and quality assurance including
maintaining the necessary documentation for a period of five years to verify compliance with this specification
regardless of partial, full, intermittent or continuous inspection by the CONTRACTOR.
The applied lining shall be free of runs, sags, voids, drips, overspray, pinholes, loss of adhesion, blistering, peeling,
inadequate cure, spot rust, localized rusting and any other defects.
All defects shall be repaired and re-inspected:
As a minimum, inspection hold points for Third Party Agency (TPA) shall be established as follows:
Prior to start of work.
Immediately following the surface preparation.
Immediately prior to the application of each coat.
Following the application of each coat.
Following the curing of the lining.
To witness holiday testing.
Prior to using compressed air, the quality of the air downstream of the separator shall be tested in accordance
with ASTM D4285. This test shall be performed at the beginning and end of each shift and at not less than four-
hour intervals. The test also shall be made after any interruption of the compressor operation or as required by
the CONTRACTOR.
The air shall be used only if the test indicates no visible contamination, oil, or moisture. If contaminants are evident,
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continuously. All lines shall be tested individually prior to use. Surfaces which are determined to have been blast
cleaned or blown down with contaminated air shall be recleaned and re-blasted with clean air and abrasive.
Coatings which have been determined to have been applied using contaminated air shall be removed and
reapplied using clean air.
The temperature, dew point, and relative humidity shall be determined with a sling psychrometer or an accepted
equal following procedure in ASTM E337 or other procedures permitted by the CONTRACTOR. Surface
temperature shall be determined using surface temperature thermometers. Readings are required at the start of
work and every four hours or at time intervals designated by the CONTRACTOR.
Surface Preparation
NACE SP0178 shall be used for inspection of Surfaces before blast cleaning.
SSPC-VIS 1 Visual Standards shall be used to verify the degree of surface cleaning. They shall not be used to
compare surface profile depth. Profile depth shall be verified in accordance with NACE SP0287.
Tests indicating the extent of substrate contamination as a result of iron, chlorides and dust shall be performed
in accordance with ISO 8502-1, ISO 8502-2 and ISO 8502-3 respectively.
Abrasives for blast cleaning shall be sharp, angular, clean, dry and free of oil or contaminants. The particle size
shall be capable of producing the specified surface profile. The degree of cleanliness and depth of profile shall
be recorded.
Recirculated grit used for vacuum blast abrasive cleaning shall be tested for the presence of oil by immersing a
sample in water and checking for oil flotation. Tests shall be made at the start of blast cleaning, every four hours
thereafter, and at the end of blast cleaning. If oil is evident, the contaminated abrasive shall be cleaned or replaced.
All surfaces blasted since the last successful test shall be re-blasted using clean abrasive.
All surfaces shall be inspected immediately prior to the application of the first coat of lining material to ensure
compliance with the specified degree of cleanliness and limits set forth for water soluble salts on the surfaces to
be coated.
Verify welds are acceptable relating to roughness, continuity, porosity and sharp edges.
Grease-free chalk shall be used to mark local areas which do not meet the specified requirements and later
removed during repairs.
Application of Lining
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall request the Lining MANUFACTURER to supply three reference panels with lining
material applied by the Lining MANUFACTURER at least fifteen days prior to the start of the work in accordance
with the Application Data and requirements stated in this specification. The reference panels, at least 300 mm by
300 mm, shall be used to compare the workmanship of the finished lining inside the tank. Each panel shall be of
step wise construction showing the degree of blast cleaning and all succeeding coats. SUB-CONTRACTOR shall
notify the CONTRACTOR when the panels will be prepared so that the CONTRACTOR may witness such
preparation. All reference panels shall be approved by the CONTRACTOR for compliance with this specification
before they can be used as inspection standards. One panel shall be used by the SUB-CONTRACTOR, one
panel by the CONTRACTOR and the third panel shall be kept by the CONTRACTOR as a reserve set.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall also prepare three reference panels (300 mm x 300 mm) under site conditions in
accordance with the approved lining procedure. These panels shall be compared with the panels supplied by the
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to the steel substrate and inter-coat adhesion of the subsequent coat(s) after curing shall be determined by
application of a cross-cut test in accordance with ISO 2409 or a pull-off test described in ISO 4624.
The acceptance criteria for these tests shall be proposed by Lining MANUFACTURER and approved by the
CONTRACTOR / COMPANY.
Lining Inspection
Verify that the lining material is stored in a pre-assigned area at the temperature range specified in the Application
Data.
Record batch numbers of the lining material.
Verify that the shelf life of the lining material has not been exceeded.
Verify that the mixing of the lining materials and amount and type of thinner is in accordance with the Application
Data.
Verify that substrate, ambient, and material temperatures are within the range specified in the Application Data.
Work shall not proceed unless humidity and dew point are within the specified limits.
Verify the lined surface is free of abrasives, contaminates, runs, and sags and other lining defects prior to the
application of successive coats.
Verify the method of application, time interval between coats, number of coats applied, and the minimum cure
time to put the lining into service, are in accordance with the Application Data.
The required dry film thickness of each coat shall be in accordance with the requirements stated in this
specification. Verify the gauges are properly calibrated and the readings obtained are recorded.
Five separate spot measurements (average of three individual readings) spaced evenly over each 9.3 square
meters shall be taken. The average of five spot measurements for each 9.3 square meters shall be within the
specified thickness. The DFT measurements shall be in accordance with SSPC-PA 2.
All lined steel shall be 100 percent inspected for holidays after full cure of the lining system and in accordance
with the requirements of NACE SP0188. Voltage settings shall be as recommended by the Lining
MANUFACTURER and approved by the CONTRACTOR and COMPANY.
Inspection Instruments
The following inspection instruments shall be supplied, calibrated and maintained by the SUB-CONTRACTOR
and available to the CONTRACTOR or their authorized representative:
100 power illuminated inspection microscope.
Binoculars (for visual inspection of high points).
Calibration standards for dry film thickness gauge.
Dry film thickness gauge with computer interface.
Elcometer adhesion tester Model 106/2.
Salt contamination Bresle Kit.
Testex Press-O-Film Kit.
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pH strips.
Reference Panels.
Sling psychrometer.
Surface profile gauge and accessories.
Surface thermometer.
Temperature and humidity records (seven-day type).
Low voltage holiday detector.
High voltage holiday detector.
Tooke gauge.
Wet film thickness gauge.
Inspection Acceptance Criteria

Prior to painting activities commence the CONTRACTOR shall submit an Inspection and Testing procedure with
Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) for CONTRACTOR / COMPANY approval.
Frequency of inspection and criteria for acceptance of lining work shall be in accordance with the following table:
Table 26.1 Inspection Acceptance Criteria for Lining Work

Preliminary Tests
Storage of coating materials Visual All Specification Requirements
Container’s integrity Visual All Specification Requirements
Shelf life Visual All Product Data Sheet
Requirements
Fabrication and Design Requirements
Fabrication and design 100% All Specification Requirements
requirements
Steel imperfections ISO8501-3 100% Grade P3
Welding Imperfections NACE SP0178 100% Weld Preparation Designation
“C”
Sharp edges grounded up to
3mm
Surface Preparation
Environmental conditions ISO 8502-4 Before start of each Specification Requirements
shift and every 2
hours
Welding flux removal Distilled water 100% pH neutral (6.5 - 7.5)
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Pre-cleaning of surfaces SSPC-SP 1 100% Free of oil, grease and other
contaminants
Protection of fittings and Visual 100% Specification Requirements
accessories
Compressed air ASTM D4285 Every Shift Free of oil and moisture
Abrasive materials ASTM D4940 Every Batch ≤ 300 µmS/cm at 20°C
Abrasive blast cleaning SSPC-VIS 1 100% According to SSPC-SP 5
(1)
Roughness NACE SP0287 Spot Checks Conform to grade specified in
the applicable painting systems
Dust test ISO8502-3 Spot Checks (1) Maximum rating“1” and dust
class“1”
Water soluble salts ISO8502-6 Spot Checks (1) ≤ 2 µmg/cm2 (20 mg/m2)
ISO8502-9
Lining Application
WFT Metallic Methodically during According to specified DFT
“Comb Gauge” application
Cleaning of each Dust test ISO8502-6 Spot Checks (1) ≤ 2 µmg/cm2 (20 mg/m2)
coat Water ISO8502-9
soluble salts
Mixing ratio Weighing or Random According to Lining
volume MANUFACTURER’s
measurement instructions
Over coating time Time All According to Lining
measurement MANUFACTURER’s
instructions
Curing Test Bargcol Spot Checks Conform to Data Sheet
Hardness
DFT of each coat and of complete ISO19840 and 100% of surfaces According to specified DFT
lining system “90/10” rule
Visual examination Visual and 100% of surfaces No sagging, contaminations,
ISO 4628-1 to 6 orange peel, cracking,
blistering, rust, damages and
any other defects
Adhesion ASTM D4541 Spot Checks
Holiday Testing NACE SP0188 100% surface (2)
Stripe Coating by Brush N/A Prior to each coat
Curing of the Applied Lining Forced cross 100% of surface
ventilation
Note:
1. Shall be carried out by Bresle procedure. Number and location shall be defined and agreed during pre-
job meeting.
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SECTION B PART 3 - TECHNICAL REQUIREMENT (INTERNAL COATING
OF LINE PIPE FOR NON-CORROSIVE SALES GAS TRANSMISSION)
INTRODUCTION
This section describes the minimum requirements for the internal coating of line pipe for non-corrosive sales gas
transmission.
The application of Internal flow coating systems promotes two primary functions:-
Reduced gas friction by provision of a very smooth surface profile.
The inhibiting of Black Powder* formation within the gas pipeline.
The term “Black Powder” is a colour descriptive term used to describe a blackish material (very small, jagged and
very hard particles) that can develop within the gas pipelines) due to a reaction of Fe with condensed moisture,
containing O2, H2S and CO2) which leads to erosion failures and damage to pipeline operational valves, lowers
efficiency of compressors and clogs instruments. This is a world-wide problem that affects most gas Pipeline
operators.
The coating may also offer short term corrosion protection during transport and storage, however additional
preservation measures may still be required.
It specifies the requirements for coating materials, coating application, inspection and testing and gives
procedures for the qualification of coating materials and SUB-CONTRACTORs.
General coating qualification is performed for the purpose of an overall qualification of coating system and SUB-
CONTRACTOR but is not necessarily related to a specific project.
With this process, a list of qualified coating systems and SUB-CONTRACTORs is developed, from which the
COMPANY may select a coating system and SUB-CONTRACTOR for a specific project. It saves time and avoids
re-qualification for similar projects. The general qualification is given independent of line pipe diameter and wall
thickness. When required for specific projects, additional testing should be performed on different line pipe
diameters and wall thicknesses.
COATING AND SUB-CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION
General
The coating material shall typically be two-pack epoxy paint. It shall not contain any substances which will be
released from the paint film after it has cured and are proven to be detrimental to the operation of the pipeline
and the quality of the gas.
Unless otherwise agreed, the coating material shall be qualified in accordance with 28.3 and 28.4 and shall not
be changed after qualification.
The MANUFACTURER of the coating material shall provide on request infrared spectrograms of the base
component and the curing agent component (see 28.3.8).
In addition, the Coating MANUFACTURER shall provide a product data sheet (see 28.6), a health and safety
data sheet and a certificate stating the test results obtained in accordance with 28.3 and 28.4 respectively and, if
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The Coating MANUFACTURER shall also provide with every batch of the coating material a batch test certificate
stating the information as given in 28.8.
Before a coating system may be applied in a production run, the CONTRACTOR shall submit all the data specified
in (28.6) and (28.7) and shall ensure that both the coating system and the SUB-CONTRACTOR have been
qualified in accordance with the procedures in (28.4) and (0).
Coating Material Qualification

Qualification shall be carried out according to the following procedures:
Where it states Annexure, please refer to Document ISO 1574 for explanation
The CONTRACTOR or the Coating MANUFACTURER shall show that samples of the coating system applied on
panels of the specified material have been successfully subjected to the tests as specified in Table 28.4. The
tests shall be carried out by an independent and certified test laboratory or, if approved by the COMPANY, by the
Coating MANUFACTURER. The COMPANY shall witness the application and the tests.
The number of panels to be tested and the test procedures are also given in Table 28.4.
If agreed by the COMPANY, previous qualification data can be used provided that the referred tests have been
carried out using the same coating system and the same coating process as specified in the contract. With the
approval of the COMPANY, tests carried out in accordance with other coating standards may be used insofar as
their procedures are the same as or more stringent than the procedures in this specification.
Such information shall include full reports on test procedures and results and be signed by the laboratory
representatives and certification body.
Where, subsequently, external coatings have to be applied, care shall be taken not to allow the internal coating
to be damaged by the elevated temperatures which may occur.
Requirements for Qualification of the Coating Material
28.3.1 General
The following clauses describe the laboratory test methods and requirements for qualification of the individual
coating components.
28.3.2 Non-volatile Matter (by mass)

When determined in accordance with ISO 3251, the non-volatile matter (by mass) of the coating material shall
comply with the value specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER in the qualification certificate (Table 28.2).
28.3.3 Non-volatile Matter (by volume)

When determined in accordance with ISO 3233, the non-volatile matter (by volume) of the coating material shall
comply with the value specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER in the product data sheet (Table 28.1).
28.3.4 Viscosity
When determined by the method specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER, the viscosity of the ready-mixed
coating material shall comply with the value specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER in the qualification
certificate (Table 28.2).
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28.3.5 Density
When determined in accordance with one of the parts of ISO 2811, the density of the coating material shall comply
with the value specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER in the product data sheet (Table 28.1).
28.3.6 Ash (residue on ignition)

When determined in accordance with the method described in annex A, the ash (residue on ignition) of the coating
material shall comply with the value specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER in the qualification certificate
(Table 28.2).
28.3.7 Pot Life

The pot life is considered to be the time taken by the ready-mixed coating material to reach a condition at which
it can no longer be applied satisfactorily. The pot life shall be specified in the product data sheet (see 28.6).
28.3.8 Infrared Spectrograms

Infrared spectrograms of the base component and the curing agent component shall be submitted.
28.3.9 Appearance
The appearance and continuity of the coating shall be inspected visually without any magnification.
Coating Requirements for the Qualification of the Applied Coating System
28.4.1 Preparation of Test Panels

Perform the tests specified in 28.4.3 to 28.4.13 on coatings applied to the required film thickness specified in
28.4.3 by spraying onto the test panels (steel or glass). Prepare the glass panels as specified in Section 30.
The steel panels shall be grit-blasted to achieve a preparation grade meeting ISO 8501-1 Sa 2.5. The surface
profile shall be measured in accordance with ISO 8503-2 or ISO 8503-4 and shall be within 25 and 50 m, unless
otherwise agreed. Both the preparation grade and the surface profile of the test panels shall be included in the
qualification test report.
Apply the coating in accordance with the instructions of the Coating MANUFACTURER.
The numbers of test panels to be tested are given in Table 28.4.
28.4.2 Conditioning of Test Panels

The test panels shall be air dried for 10 days at 25°C, followed by 24 hours drying in a circulating-air oven at 50°C.
Relative humidity during the drying shall not exceed 80%.
After completing the schedule of conditioning outlined above, panels may be stored at room temperature until
needed for testing, but not longer than 90 days.
All testing shall be performed on test panels conditioned according this clause.
28.4.3 Film Thickness

The WFT shall be as specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER's data sheet for the material, either directly or
from calculation to achieve the specified DFT. WFT measurement shall be made in accordance with ISO 2808.

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28.4.4 Adhesion
When determined in accordance with ISO 2409, the cross-cut classification of the coating applied on steel panels
and conditioned (see 28.4.2) shall be equal to or lower than 1.
28.4.5 Buchholz Hardness

When determined in accordance with ISO 2815, the Buchholz hardness of the coating, applied on glass or steel
panels and conditioned using cycle B or C (see 28.4.2) shall have a value of 94 or more.
28.4.6 Resistance to Neutral Salt Spray

The coating applied on steel panels with a dry film thickness of 60 m to 100 m and with an X-cut down to the
substrate located at least 20 mm from any edge, shall be tested in accordance with ISO 9227 for 480 hours. After
the test, allow the test panels to dry for at least at to and relative humidity.
The coating shall be free from any signs of deterioration, for example blistering (except in the area within 2, 0 mm
from the X-cut), cracking and staining. Any corrosion shall extend not more than 2 mm at the most from the X-
cut.
It shall not be possible to remove by means of clear plastic tape more than 3 mm of the coating in any direction
from the area around the X-cut.
28.4.7 Resistance to Artificial Ageing

The test panels shall be aged at 80°C in a circulating oven for 100 hours, followed by conditioning for 24 hours
at 18°C to 25°C and < 80% relative humidity. After ageing, subject the test panels to a bend test in accordance
with 28.4.8.
28.4.8 Bend Test (Conical Mandrel)

Prepare steel panels and condition them (see 28.4.2). When the panels are tested in accordance with ISO 6860,
the maximum extent of cracking along the panel from the small end of the mandrel shall be less than or equal to
13 mm, and there shall be no loss of adhesion.
28.4.9 Resistance to Gas Pressure Variations

Prepare steel panels and condition them (see 28.4.2). When the panels are tested in accordance with Section
30, they shall have a generally good appearance when examined in accordance with 28.3.9 and shall not show
any blistering. The adhesion value shall fulfil the requirements as given in 28.4.4 after conditioning for and at to
and relative humidity.
28.4.10 Resistance to Water Immersion

Prepare steel panels and condition them (see 28.4.2). When the panels are tested in accordance with ISO 2812-
2 for 480 hours, the coating shall not show any blistering or appreciable softening. The examination shall be
carried out 3 min after the panels have been removed from the test liquid.
28.4.11 Resistance to Chemicals

Prepare steel panels and condition them (see 28.4.2). When the panels are tested in accordance with ISO 2812-
1, Method No. 1, Procedure A, for 168 hours, the coating shall not show any blistering or appreciable softening.
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toluene and lubricating oil (e.g. compressor seal oil in accordance with ISO 6743-4). The test panels shall be
completely immersed in the test liquid.
The examination shall be carried out at 18°C to 25°C and < 80% relative humidity 3 min after the panels have
been removed from the test liquid. After conditioning for 24 hours at 18°C to 25°C and < 80% relative humidity,
the adhesion value shall fulfil the requirements given in 28.4.4.
A change in the colour of the coating shall not be considered as an indication of inferior coating quality.
28.4.12 Resistance to Hydraulic Blistering

Prepare steel panels and condition them (see 28.4.2). When the panels are tested in accordance with Annex D,
the coating shall not show any blistering. The examination shall be carried out at 18°C to 25°C and < 80% relative
humidity after the panels have been removed from the test liquid. The adhesion value shall fulfil the requirements
given in 28.4.4 after conditioning at to and relative humidity for.
28.4.13 Curing Test

The test is carried out on test panels that are immersed for 4 hours at ambient temperature in the coating thinner
recommended by its Coating MANUFACTURER.
The coating is considered acceptable if:
There are no coating blisters (Grade 0 or 1, in accordance with ISO 4628-2) observed on the surface of
the coating examined within 3 min of the steel test panel being removed from the thinner.
There are no wrinkles.
There is no significant softening (rating from 0 to 2 in accordance with ISO 4628-1) observed 30 min after
removal from the thinner.
28.4.14 Appearance
The coating shall be free from blisters, visual holidays, scratches or any other irregularities and shall have a
uniform colour and gloss.
28.4.15 Coating Roughness

The final cured coating shall have a maximum surface roughness of 10 m over the specified blast cleaned
surface profile. The surface roughness shall be determined in accordance with ISO 4287.
28.4.16 Porosity
The porosity of the coating shall be checked on glass panels by the method given in ISO 15741 (Annex E). The
coating shall show no pinholes.
Packaging, Labelling and Storage

All material shall be supplied in the Coating MANUFACTURER's original containers, durably and legibly marked
with the description of the contents. This shall include the specification number, the colour reference number, the
method of application for which it is intended, the batch number, date of manufacture, the shelf-life expiry date,
HSE guidelines and the Coating MANUFACTURER's name or recognized trademark. The storage and
preparation of coating materials shall be in accordance with the Coating MANUFACTURER's instructions.
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Product Data Sheet
The Coating MANUFACTURER's product data sheet shall give information regarding at least the items listed in
Table 28.1
Table 28.1 Minimum Information to be Included in Product Data Sheet
Date of issue
Name of coating material
Name of coating material MANUFACTURER
Colour of coating material
Type of curing agent
Shelf life
Non-volatile matter by volume (a) Test Method used (See 28.3.3)
Density (b) Test Method used (See 28.3.5)
Pot life (a) (See 28.3.7)
Flash point (a) and (c)
Time to complete curing.
Recommended thinner.
Maximum allowed quantity of thinner, in %.
Recommended surface preparation grade.
Recommended method of application.
Recommended maximum/minimum dry film thickness of the applied coating.
Recommended cleaning solvent (for the application equipment).
Recommended application conditions (air and steel temperature and relative humidity).
Recommended minimum curing conditions.
Recommended maximum/minimum service temperature.
Recommended storage conditions.
Reference to instructions and warnings regarding health, safety and environmental protection.
Theoretical spreading rate (1/m2 or kg/m2 ) for a given dry film thickness.
(a) Only for the mixed coating material.
(b) Give separately for base component and curing agent component (if pigmented).
(c) Give separately for base component, curing agent component and mixed coating material.

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Qualification Certificate
The qualification certificate shall give, as a minimum, the values of the properties listed in Table 28.2.
Table 28.2 Minimum Information to be Included in Qualification Certificate
Date of issue
Required surface profile
Overcoating intervals (if applicable)
Curing time
Date of issue
Authority for issue
Property Test Method Section
Non-volatile matter by mass (a) ISO 3251 See 28.3.2
Ash (b) ISO 15741 (Annex A) See 28.3.6
Viscosity (c) See 28.3.4
Adhesion ISO 2409 See 28.4.4
Buchholz hardness ISO 2815 See 28.4.5
Resistance to neutral salt spray ISO 9227 See 28.4.6
Resistance to artificial ageing See 28.4.7
Bend test (conical mandrel) ISO 6860 See 28.4.8
Resistance to gas pressure variations ISO 15741 (Annex C) See 28.4.9
Resistance to water immersion ISO 2812-2 See 28.4.10
Resistance to chemicals
Resistance to 95% by volume diethylene glycol solution in ISO 2812-1 See 28.4.11
water
Resistance to hexane
Resistance to methanol
Resistance to toluene
Resistance to lubricating oil (e.g. compressor seal oil)
Resistance to hydraulic blistering ISO 15741 (Annex D) See 28.4.12
a. Separately for base component, curing agent component and mixed coating material.
b. Separately for base component and curing agent component (if pigmented).
c. Only for the mixed coating material.

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Batch Test Certificate
The batch test certificate shall give, as a minimum, the information and test results for the items listed in Table
28.3
Table 28.3 Minimum Information to be Included in Batch Test Certificate

Information from
Item Test Method Coating Material Test Result
MANUFACTURER
Date of issue
Batch number
Production date
Expiry date for use
Non-volatile matter by mass - base component See 28.3.2
Non-volatile matter by mass - curing agent See 28.3.2

component (a)
Viscosity - base component (b)
Viscosity - curing agent component (b)
Density - base component See 28.3.5
Density - curing agent component See 28.3.5
Ash - base component (c) See 28.3.6
Ash - curing agent component (c) and (d) See 28.3.6
Infrared spectrogram (d) and (e) See 28.3.8
The non-volatile matter by mass of the curing agent component shall not be used for any purposes other than
batch consistency checks.
As specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER.
If required.
If pigmented.
Separately for base component and curing agent component.

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SUB-CONTRACTOR Qualification
28.9.1 General
Before production application of a coating system may commence, the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall be qualified to
apply the coating system. The qualification shall be carried out according to the following procedures:
28.9.2 Coating Process and SUB-CONTRACTOR Selection

The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the COMPANY information on the required coating process and
recommended SUB-CONTRACTORs. The information shall include:
Description of the coating process for line pipe, bends and fittings.
Pipe cleaning and surface preparation (cleanliness, profile, chemical pre-treatment, etc.).
Required surface and material application temperatures.
Recommended SUB-CONTRACTORs.
Coating repair procedures.
28.9.3 Coating plant

To demonstrate that the available equipment is capable of applying the specified coating according to the required
standards, each recommended SUB-CONTRACTOR shall submit full details of the coating plant, including:
Layout diagram of the coating plant and plant flow scheme;
General description of the equipment available to carry out the coating process;
Details of process control and inspection equipment required for the coating process such as temperature
control, thickness control, holiday testers, laboratory equipment, etc.;
Details on the line pipe marking, handling, storage and transport equipment and procedures;
SUB-CONTRACTOR’s quality control procedures.
28.9.4 Qualification
With approval of the process and plant details 28.9.2 and 28.9.3 and before production starts, the SUB-
CONTRACTOR shall submit evidence that he has successfully applied the coating system before on pipes of the
specified material, and that the product complied with the requirements of this specification for the tests indicated
in Table 28.4.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall coat at least 5 pipes with the proposed coating system and shall subject samples
from these pipes to the tests given in Table 28.4. These tests may be carried out in the SUB-CONTRACTOR's
own laboratory, or by an independent laboratory. The COMPANY shall witness the application and the tests. The
results of the tests shall be reported to the COMPANY, signed by the head of the laboratory and the witness.
The tests described in the last column of Table 28.4 shall be performed on panels which have been attached
inside the sample pipes at both pipe ends. The test panels shall be prepared in accordance with 28.4.1.
The test panels shall be fixed on the inside of the pipes or on a temporary pipe extension specifically designed
for holding the test coupons using appropriate adhesive tape, at a distance of between 100 mm and 300 mm from
the pipe ends; the ground face of the glass panels shall face outwards. The adhesive tape shall overlap the long
ends of the test samples by approximately 12 mm.

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The test panels shall be removed 10 min after application of the coating on the pipe, with precautions being taken
to prevent coating damage. The panel coating shall be dried and cured in an identical manner as the coating
applied to the pipe.
When this specification is used for the coating of bends and / or fittings, the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall coat at
least one fitting or bend as agreed with the COMPANY and subject this coating to the same qualification tests.
Table 28.4 Requirements and Test Samples Required for Qualification of Coating System and the SUB-
CONTRACTOR
Requirement Coating System SUB-CONTRACTOR SUB-CONTRACTOR
Property and Test Qualification on Qualification on Qualification on
Method Panels Pipes Panels
Cleanliness of blast See 0 5 5 3
cleaned surface
Chloride and dust See 0 5 5 3
contamination
Surface profile See 0 5 5 3
Appearance See 28.4.14 5 5 3
Coating thickness See 28.4.3 5 5 3
Porosity See 28.4.16 5 5 3
Coating roughness See 28.4.15 5 5 3
Bend testing See 28.4.8 5 - 3
Adhesion See 28.4.4 5 - 3
Hardness (Buchholz) See 28.4.5 5 - 3
Curing test See 28.4.13 5 - 3
Salt spray test See 28.4.6 5 - -
Water immersion See 28.4.10 5 - -
Resistance to See 28.4.11 5 - -

chemicals
Hydraulic blistering See 28.4.12 5 - -
Resistance to gas See 28.4.9 5 - -

pressure variations
Artificial ageing See 28.4.7 5 - -
followed by bend test
System identification - Submit to - -
COMPANY
MANUFACTURER - Submit to - -
data COMPANY
Coating process and - - Approved by -
plant data COMPANY

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APPLICATION OF THE COATING MATERIAL
General
Table 29.1 Minimum Items to be Checked and Recorded During the Coating Process
Requirement and
Property Minimum Frequency
Test Method
Coating material At every change of shift
Name of product
Name of MANUFACTURER
Batch number
Environmental conditions during blasting
and coating
Ambient temperature See 30.1.2 Every 2 h
Steel temperature
Relative humidity
Dew point
Surface condition before surface preparation See 30.1.3 Every pipe
Surface condition after surface preparation Every pipe
Surface cleanliness See 30.1.4 Three pipes per shift evenly spaced.
Surface profile Tests performed on both ends
Surface contamination
Wet paint (mixed) Every time paint is mixed, and every
Viscosity and temperature See 29.3 time painting is interrupted
Testing coating on pipes Every pipe
Appearance
Dry film thickness See 28.4.14 10 pipes per shift, evenly spaced
Coating roughness See 28.4.3 Three pipes per shift, evenly spaced
Holiday detection (wet sponge) See 28.4.15 (a)
Testing coating on panels
Adhesion See Table 30.1 Three pipes per shift, evenly spaced
Buchholz hardness
Bend test
Curing test
Porosity (glass panels)
a. The wet-sponge test shall be carried out if the porosity tests on glass panels constitute a failure
Pipe Surface Preparation

Before blast cleaning and application of the coating system, the internal pipe surface shall be free of all surface
contamination. Oil, grease, and other contaminants shall be removed, before blast cleaning, by a suitable solvent
or detergent. Salt contamination, chemical cleaning agents and remaining detergents shall be washed off using
potable water.
The pipe surface shall be cleaned of mill scale, rust and other foreign matter by a blast cleaning or another
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For stainless steel pipes, stainless steel abrasives or non-ferrous abrasives shall be used for blast cleaning. The
surface profile shall be measured in accordance with ISO 8503-2 or ISO 8503-4 and shall within 25 m and
50 m, unless otherwise agreed. During blast cleaning the pipe surface temperature shall be simultaneously
higher than 5°C and more than 3°C above the ambient dew point. The ambient relative humidity shall not exceed
85%.
The maximum residual chloride level on the blast-cleaned surface shall be 20 mg/m2, in accordance with
ISO 8502-2.
The dust level on the blast-cleaned surface shall be of Class 2 or better in accordance with ISO 8502-3.
Immediately after blast cleaning, all remaining weld spatter and irregularities shall be removed from the pipe
surface by chiseling and / or grinding. Any treated surface with an area larger than 25 cm2 shall be re-blasted to
the cleanliness and roughness as specified above.
No repairs to the pipe shall be made without a procedure agreed by the COMPANY.
After any grinding or mechanical repairs, the remaining wall thickness shall be checked and compared with the
minimum requirements of the code / specification. Pipes not meeting the minimum wall thickness shall be
rejected.
Before coating, the pipe surface shall be cleaned from all dust and foreign matter using clean dry compressed air
or vacuum cleaning. The compressed air shall be free of any trace of oil.
If heating is employed for pipe drying, the maximum pipe temperature shall be 50°C. The temperature shall be
monitored using digital contact thermometers.
Suitable abrasives shall be selected from those defined in ISO 8504-2. Each batch of abrasive shall be traceable
and shall be certified as being in accordance with the appropriate part of ISO 11124 or ISO 11126. Batch
certificates shall be available for review by the Inspector. Abrasives without batch certificates shall not be used.
Abrasives may be recycled only when indicated as being suitable for recycling by the Abrasive
MANUFACTURER.
Fresh abrasives shall be stored in the original packaging in suitable storage buildings, which will prevent them
from becoming damp or contaminated. Damp or contaminated fresh and recycled abrasives shall not be used
and shall be removed from the site.
Paint Preparation
Before removing each component from its container, stir or agitate it until it is homogeneous, using equipment
which is capable of homogenizing the entire contents of the container without excessively entraining air into the
material.
Mix the two components (base component and curing agent component) thoroughly and, if necessary, dilute in
accordance with the Coating MANUFACTURER's instructions. After the material has been homogenized; it shall
be continuously mixed at a slow speed. The mixed paint shall be free of any lumps and pieces of skin. Measure
the viscosity in accordance with the method recommended by the Coating MANUFACTURER and record. Check
whether it complies with the value specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER and keep it constant during the
application procedure.
The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall batch-test the materials for:
Density, in accordance with ISO 2811.
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Pigment dispersion (fineness of grind), in accordance with ISO 1524.
Viscosity (mixed), in accordance with ISO 2431.
The values shall be within the ranges specified by the Coating MANUFACTURER.
If either the SUB-CONTRACTOR or the Inspector finds the sample to be outside of the material specification, the
SUB-CONTRACTOR shall remove all applied non-conforming coating from the pipe.
The pipe shall then be recoated with a verified batch of material.
The sequence of use of the batches of coating materials should be in order in which they were manufactured, i.e.
first-in / first-out from the warehouse to coating operation. All coating materials shall be used or discarded prior
to the expiration date.
Coating material shall be rejected if any defective or contaminated material is found. The coating material shall
be such that it can be easily mixed into a homogeneous state free from skinning, curdling and other irregularities.
Any material which has exceeded its pot life shall be rejected.
Paint Application
Check the surface to be coated to see whether it still complies with the specified surface preparation grade and
profile (see 0). Pipes showing any visible rust or stains shall be blasted again.
Apply the paint in a covered or enclosed space, shielded from wind, blowing dust and inclement weather, using
the application parameters recommended by the Coating MANUFACTURER and approved by the SUB-
CONTRACTOR.
Coating application shall not be performed when the relative humidity exceeds 85%, or when the substrate
temperature is less than 5°C, or less than 3°C above the determined atmospheric dew point. Substrate
temperature shall not exceed 50°C. In locations with consistent high humidity, the COMPANY may agree
atmospheric criteria based on ISO 8502-4; in which case, continued coating operations shall be subject to the
agreement of the Inspector.
Unless a specific accelerated curing schedule is defined in the Coating MANUFACTURER's data sheet and
qualified during laboratory testing, heating shall not be used to accelerate curing of the applied coating.
Spray the paint continuously and uniformly on to the whole surface to be coated. The coating shall be uniform,
and particular attention shall be given to achieving the specified dry film thickness. Unless otherwise specified or
agreed, maintain a cutback length of (20 ±5) mm.
Health and Safety and Protection of the Environment

It is the duty of clients, specifiers, CONTRACTORs, Coating MANUFACTURERs, inspectors and all other
personnel involved in the undertaking to carry out the work for which they are responsible in such a manner that
they do not endanger the health and safety of themselves or others.
In pursuance of this duty, each person shall ensure that all the statutory requirements of the country in which their
work, or any part of the work, is carried out are complied with.

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PRODUCTION CONTROL
Assessment of Coating on the Pipes
30.1.1 General
During production application of the coating, the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall carry out all quality control activities
needed to ensure that the coating is being applied in accordance with the approved coating application
procedures and that the final product complies with the requirements of this specification.
The minimum quality control tests to be performed shall be as indicated in Table 29.1.
Records of all coating application and quality control test results shall be kept in accordance with Section 33.
30.1.2 Ambient Conditions

The SUB-CONTRACTOR shall measure the ambient conditions at regular intervals during blasting and coating
and keep records of prevailing temperature, humidity and dew point. If the conditions are outside the limits
specified in this specification, the process shall be suspended until the requirements are met.
30.1.3 Inspection of Uncoated Pipes before Blasting

Before surface preparation starts, each pipe shall be visually examined for dents, laps, defective bevels and any
other defects to avoid coating unusable pipes. Defective pipes shall be removed from the coating line for repair
or, if repair is not possible, rejection.
The pipe surface shall be visually checked for contamination with salts, oil or grease. Contaminated pipes shall
be cleaned again.
30.1.4 Inspection After Blasting

Each pipe shall be inspected for surface cleanliness. Pipes that do not comply with the requirements of 0 shall
be rejected and cleaned again.
The surface profile shall be measured on three pipes per shift (evenly spaced) and on the first 5 pipes following
each change of blast-cleaning material. If the surface profile is outside the specified limits, the blasting material
shall be checked and replaced as necessary. The affected pipes shall be re-blasted.
Three pipes per shift (evenly spaced) shall be checked for chloride and dust contamination on the blasted surface.
If the surface is contaminated, the quality of the blast cleaning material and process shall be examined. If the
conductivity of the blasting material is greater than 50 µmS/cm, the blasting material shall be replaced.
Compressed air for drying and blast cleaning shall be free from water and aerosol oil when tested in accordance
with ASTM D4285. The testing frequency shall be once per day.
30.1.5 Appearance, Thickness and Holidays

Immediately following coating application, coated pipes shall be visually checked for imperfections and
irregularities of the coating, for coating thickness and roughness and if required for the number of holidays. Pipes
that do not comply with the requirements shall be marked and removed from the coating line for repair or
recoating. If subsequent pipes do not comply with the requirements, the coating process shall be checked or
stopped to eliminate the cause of the problem.

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The maximum allowable area per repair is 40 cm 2 and maximum 6 repairs are allowed per single pipe. Pipes with
damages area larger than the maximum permitted repair areas shall be rejected, stripped and recoated.
Each pipe shall be checked for cleanliness of the pipe ends and for damage to the beveled ends. Damaged
bevels shall be repaired by means of procedures approved by the COMPANY.
Assessment of Coating on Steel Panels
30.2.1 General
Three test panels per shift, from the start, middle, and end, shall be prepared and evaluated. Each test shall be
performed at least twice.
Table 30.1 Required Frequency of, and Acceptance Criteria for, the Production-control Tests
Test Method Frequency Acceptance Criteria
Adhesion ISO 2409 Twice per shift Classification ≤ 1
Bend test ISO 6860 Twice per shift No loss of adhesion
Buchholz hardness ISO 2815 Twice per shift Hardness ≥ 94
Curing test ISO 15741 (Annex F) Twice per shift No softening, wrinkling or blistering
Porosity Test ISO 15741 (Annex E) Twice per shift More than five pinholes shall
constitute a failure.
30.2.2 Preparation of Test Panels

Metal test panels shall be used and shall receive identical surface preparation to that of the pipe using production
equipment.
The panel coating shall be dried and cured in an identical manner to the coating applied to the pipe.
The test frequency as specified in Table 30.1 shall be changed as specified in 30.2.1
30.2.3 Test Failures

In the event of test panels failing to meet the specified acceptance criteria, the coating shall be removed from the
pipe used to support the test panels and the pipe recoated. The CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY shall then
agree the further testing necessary to satisfy the COMPANY that the coating applied after the preceding
acceptable test meets the requirements of this specification.
Applied coating which fails to comply with this specification shall be removed from the pipe. The pipe shall then
be re-prepared and the coating re-applied and inspected in accordance with this specification. Application of a
second coat for thickness build shall only be performed if a two-coat system has been qualified in accordance
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COATING REPAIRS
Defective coatings, or areas with insufficient dry film thickness, shall be repaired in accordance with the Coating
MANUFACTURER's recommendations
Defective or damaged coating shall be repaired by the SUB-CONTRACTOR. The maximum allowable area per
repair is 40 cm 2 and maximum 6 repairs are allowed per single pipe. Pipes with damaged areas larger than the
maximum permitted repair areas shall be rejected, stripped and recoated.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit detailed procedures for coating repairs. All coating repair procedures shall be
qualified.
HANDLING STORAGE AND TRANSPORT

The SUB-CONTRACTOR is responsible for ensuring that all pipes delivered to the purchaser are correctly coated
and the coating is properly cured.
Coated pipes shall be prepared for transport or shipment in accordance with API RP 5L1 or API RP 5LW,
whichever is applicable. During transportation, pipes shall be stacked and secured such as to prevent movement,
abrasion and / or peening.
Records and Repairs

The CONTRACTOR shall take receipt of the pipes delivered by the Pipe MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER and
shall keep a record of the serial numbers of the delivered pipes. Upon receipt, the pipes shall be inspected for
transport damage or other defects. Damaged pipes shall be separately stored, and their damage shall be reported
to the COMPANY.
DOCUMENTATION
Pre-Manufacturing Documentation
The CONTRACTOR’s contract-specific quality plan shall be submitted to the COMPANY for agreement within an
agreed time period.
The format and issue of the quality plan shall be consistent with the document control requirements of the
CONTRACTOR’s quality system.
The content of the quality plan should be based on ISO 10005 and shall include the following:
Identification of the product and contract to which the plan is to be applied.
Reference to ISO 15741 and this specification.
Location of coating application.
Identification of the individuals responsible for controlling the activities defined in the plan.
Identification of the individuals with the authority to interface directly with the COMPANY.
Identification of all SUB-CONTRACTORs.
The quality plans of all SUB-CONTRACTORs.
All sequenced activities for the contract, and references to the quality system procedures and work
instructions which will be applied to these activities.

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Copies of all the quality system procedures and work instructions covering production, test and
inspection, special processes, control of non-conforming product, handling, storage, packing, and
shipping as requested for agreement by the COMPANY.
Test and inspection frequency and acceptance criteria including the upper and lower process control
limits where statistical process control is employed.
The location of each inspection and test point in the process sequence.
Points where the COMPANY has established witnessing or verification requirements.
Coating MANUFACTURER’s data sheets and qualification test report.
Certification
The CONTRACTOR shall provide the COMPANY with a certificate of compliance with the order prior to shipment
of the pipe. If the COMPANY has deployed an Inspector, the certificate of compliance with the order shall be
issued after the inspection records have been reviewed and approved by the Inspector.
The certificate of compliance with the order shall be drawn up on the basis of specific inspection and testing on
the product supplied.

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SECTION D - APPENDICES
PAINTING SCHEDULES FOR EXTERNAL SURFACES
Appendix Table 1.1 Painting Schedules for External Surfaces

Service Coating
Range Number
Submerged Structure - Equipment / Piping / Pipe Fittings / Structures CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-1
Splash Zone Structure / Offshore Islands - Equipment / Piping / Pipe

CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-1
Fittings / Structures
Marine Jetty - Splash Zone CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-2
Atmospheric Zone for Offshore (above splash zone) CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-26
Atmospheric Zone for Offshore (above splash zone) SS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-27
Marine Jetty - Platform / Structures / Ladders CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-3
Marine Jetty - Immersion Zone CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-1
From MSL to Underside of First Deck (Offshore) CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-2
-20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-4

Conductor Casing (Outer and Inner) - Submerged / Buried / Splash
CS
Zone
-20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-5
All Buried Steel - Piping / Equipment CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-6
All Buried Steel - Piping / Equipment SS / CRA T ≤ 200°C A-25
All Buried Steel - Tanks CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-7
Anti-Fouling System - Submerged Zone of Offshore Structures CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-8
Crane Deck Floor / Working Floors / Solid Deck Floors on Super

CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-9
Complex (Offshore)
Solid Deck Floors on WHTs (Offshore) CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-11
Helideck - Steel CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-10
Helideck - Aluminium AL -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-10
Carbon Steel Structural for Granular Sulphur Handling Services CS T ≤ 70°C A-12
Structural Steel to be Fireproofed with Concrete CS Amb ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-13
CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-14

Uninsulated - Piping / Pipe Fittings / Structures / Equipment / Flares
CS 101°C ≤ T ≤ 200°C A-15

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Service Coating
Range Number
CS 201°C ≤ T ≤ 600°C A-16
CS -45°C ≤ T ≤ 200°C A-15
Insulated - Piping / Pipe Fittings / Structures / Equipment CS 201°C ≤ T ≤ 600°C A-16
Cyclic Service
CS A-17
-20°C ≤ T ≤ 200°C
SS -160°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-22

Uninsulated - Piping / Pipe Fittings / Structures / Equipment / Flares
SS 101°C ≤ T ≤ 600°C A-23
SS -160°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-24

Insulated - Piping / Pipe Fittings / Structures / Equipment
SS 101°C ≤ T ≤ 600°C A-23
Galvanized Components
HDG Gratings are generally excluded in new construction until GS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-18
specifically recommended by COMPANY
Underside of Bottom Plates of Storage Tanks and Spheroids CS T ≤ 100°C A-19
COS Tanks Double Shell Annulus Area (Bottom Plates and Shell 2
CS T ≤ 100°C A-20
Metres High)
External Shop Primer CS Amb ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-21
Single Wall Storage Tanks External - Shell External - Roof Top Side -
Wind Girders / Stair Tower / All CS Accessories / Structures at this
Level CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-14
Single Wall Storage Tanks Internal - Shell Internal Top 2 Metres

Double Wall - Outer Tank Shell Internal and External / Inner Tank
External and Internal Top Metres / Wind Girders / Stair Towers / All CS
Accessories and Structures at this Level (Except Annulus Area Bottom
Plate / Both Shells Lower 2 Metres and All CS Components at this
CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-14
Level)
Double Wall - Outer Tank Shell Internal / Inner Tank Internal Top 2
Metres
COS Tanks Double Shell Annulus Area - Bottom Plate / Both Shells
CS -20°C ≤ T ≤ 100°C A-18
Lower 2 Metres and All CS
Notes for Appendix Table 1.1.

1. For certain items (e.g. small bore “≤ 2 NPS” piping and tubing that are supplied as part of an
equipment package and / or items not listed within Appendix Table 1.1). CONTRACTOR may
adopt an applicable coating system previously used at COMPANY’s existing facility.
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PAINTING SYSTEMS FOR EXTERNAL SURFACES
Appendix Table 2.2 Painting Systems for External Surfaces

Coating
Surface Preparation
System Substrate Coat Generic System Details DFT
and Blast Profile
Number
1st Epoxy Primer (Optional, See Note 1) 50 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-1 CS 2nd Glass Flake Epoxy / Modified Epoxy 375 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
3rd Glass Flake Epoxy / Modified Epoxy 375 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 2nd Glass Flake Epoxy / Modified Epoxy 375 µm

A-2 CS
50 µm - 75 µm 3rd Glass Flake Epoxy / Modified Epoxy 375 µm
4th Polyurethane 40 µm
Additional Notes for Coating Systems A-1 and A-2.
New Construction: Conductor pipes shall be coated from Xmas tree top flange till sea bed.
Site Maintenance: Conductor pipes shall be coated from Xmas tree top flange till lowest water level on the
application day.
Primer is an optional and shall be applied to facilitate mechanical works during site maintenance campaign only.
Preferred method is to apply Epoxy directly on fully blasted surface on same day.
Holiday testing shall be carried out to new construction components and for buried components.
Total DFT of 750 microns Can be applied in a single coat application through wet on-wet technique, if required.
Splash Zone description for UZF / SATF / UADF up to underside of the 1st deck level.
Splash Zone description For USF / LZF / UL / NASR up to 5m above the MSL or underside of the 1st deck level.
1st Inorganic Zinc Silicate 75 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 2nd Epoxy MIO 100 µm

A-3 CS
50 µm - 75 µm 3rd Epoxy MIO 100 µm
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
A-4 CS 1st Phenolic Novolac Epoxy 900 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
Additional Notes for Coating System A-4.
Fully cured coating shall be 100% holiday tested according to NACE RP0274 and shall be free of holidays.
Coating shall be stripped and recoated when the number of holidays exceeded 10 in one conductor pipe.
Detail application procedure and project specific ITP shall be submitted for COMPANY’s approval prior to
commencement.
The approved application procedure shall be qualified by PQT.

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Coating
Surface Preparation
and Blast Profile
Number
Coated pipes shall be protected by appropriate means during storage against UV for approximate one year.
Collar / sleeve passing test over the coated casings shall be carried to control the maximum 1100 µm DFT.
Colour shade other than Black is acceptable.

Outer conductor pipes shall be coated from Xmas tree top flange till sea bed.
1st FBE Primer 350 µm
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
A-5 CS 2nd FBE Abrasion Resistance 550 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
3rd FBE Non-Slip Thermosetting Epoxy 100 µm
Fully cured coating shall be 100% holiday tested according to NACE RP0274 and shall be free of holidays.
Coating shall be stripped and recoated when the number of holidays exceeded 10 in one pipe.
Detail application procedure and project specific ITP shall be submitted for COMPANY’s approval prior to
commencement.
The approved application procedure shall be qualified by PQT.
Coated well casings shall be protected by appropriate means during storage against ultraviolet rays for
approximately one year.
Application procedure for dual layer FBE shall be qualified by PQT.
Collar / sleeve passing test over the coated Inner casings shall be carried to control the maximum 1100 µm DFT.
Outer conductor pipes shall be coated from Xmas tree top flange till sea bed.
High Build Glass Flake Epoxy /

1st 200 µm
Modified Epoxy
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-6 CS High Build Glass Flake Epoxy /
50 µm - 75 µm 2nd 200 µm
Modified Epoxy
3rd Densopol 80 HT (or equivalent) Wrap 1.85 mm
High Build Glass Flake Epoxy /
1st 300 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 Modified Epoxy
A-7 CS
50 µm - 75 µm High Build Glass Flake Epoxy /
2nd 300 µm
Modified Epoxy
Additional Notes for Coating Systems A-6 and A-7.
When the coating has fully cured, all of the coated surface shall be tested for imperfections and defects (holidays)
to the NACE Standard SP-0188.
Total DFT of 400 microns Can be applied in a single coat application through wet on-wet technique, if required.
Apply Densopol 80 HT self-adhesive, bitumen based anti- corrosive tape that has a heavy duty PVC backing over
the coated section plus 1 meter at both protruding ends to act as a backfill protective coating. Overlap each turn
of wrapping tape by at least 1" (25 mm) or 55% to achieve double thickness. Ensure that entire surface is covered
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Coating
Surface Preparation
and Blast Profile
Number
Holiday testing as per NACE SP0188 shall be conducted for all of the Denso wrapped surface with a set voltage
recommended by Denso Tape MANUFACTURER.
1st Glass Flake Epoxy / Modified Epoxy 300 µm

2nd Glass Flake Epoxy / Modified Epoxy 300 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-8 CS 3rd Sealer Coat 75 µm - 100 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
4th Anti-Fouling 75 µm - 125 µm
5th Anti-Fouling 75 µm - 125 µm
Application shall note that some Coating MANUFACTURER’s recommend that the tie-coat or the anti-foulant coat
should be applied into the corrosion protection coat while tacky. Coating MANUFACTURER’s recommendation in
this regard shall be strictly observed.
1st Surface Tolerant Epoxy 150 µm

Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 Anti-Skid HB Abrasion Resistant
A-9 CS 2nd 2000 µm
50 µm - 75 µm Coating
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 Anti-Skid HB Abrasion Resistant
CS 2nd 1000 µm - 3000 µm
A-10
Sa 1 / SSPC-SP7 Anti-Skid HB Abrasion Resistant
AL 2nd 1000 µm - 3000 µm
Coating MANUFACTURER / SUB-CONTRACTOR shall ensure that the applied anti-skid coating system meets
the requirements of CAAP 071 and the friction values of 0.85 is achieved.
In case, the friction values are lower than the desired value of 0.85, then Coating MANUFACTURER / SUB-
CONTRACTOR shall repair the system to achieve the desired friction properties.
Only, GCAA approved organisation shall be allowed to conduct and certify the friction values.
Helideck marking / visual aids shall be in accordance to CAAP 071 requirement.
Specific marking sketch to be submitted to COMPANY for review / approval prior to commencement of project.

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Coating
Surface Preparation
and Blast Profile
Number
1st Glass Flake Epoxy 200 µm
2nd Glass Flake Epoxy 200 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-11 CS Coarse Texture Non-Spark
40 µm - 65 µm 3rd 0.8mm - 1.2mm
Aggregate
Anti-skid material shall be applied during application of the 2nd coat.
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 High Chemical Resistance Paint Refer Coating

A-12 CS 1st
50 µm - 75 µm (Resistance to 98% Sulphuric Acid) MANUFACTURER
1st Zinc Rich Primer 75 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-13 CS 2nd Polyamide Epoxy MIO 125 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 2nd Polyamide Epoxy MIO 100 µm

A-14 CS
50 µm - 75 µm 3rd Polyamide Epoxy MIO 100 µm
Prior to the application of intermediate coat, the surface of inorganic zinc silicate primers shall be sealed by
application of a tie coat by mist coat / wet on wet method to seal off the surface of the zinc and to avoid solvent
entrapment and post application blistering.
Maximum DFT of inorganic zinc silicate shall be 90 µm to avoid any mud-cracking.
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 1st Phenolic Epoxy 150 µm

A-15 CS
50 µm - 75 µm 2nd Phenolic Epoxy 150 µm
The applied coating system shall be free of any defects and shall perform satisfactory during the entire
construction stage till commissioning at ambient temperature.
Perform satisfactorily during non-operative phase in CX environment.
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 1st Inert Multi Polymeric Matrix 150 µm

A-16 CS
50 µm - 75 µm 2nd Inert Multi Polymeric Matrix 150 µm
The applied coating system shall be free of any defects and shall perform satisfactory during the entire
construction stage till commissioning at ambient temperature.
Perform satisfactorily during non-operative phase in CX environment.

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Coating
Surface Preparation
and Blast Profile
Number
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
CS 1st Thermally Sprayed Aluminium 200 µm
50 µm - 85 µm
A-17
SSPC-SP 16
SS 1st Thermally Sprayed Aluminium 200 µm
35 µm - 50 µm
1st Surface Tolerant Epoxy Primer 125 µm
SSPC-SP 16
A-18 CS / GS 2nd HB Epoxy 125 µm
35 µm - 50 µm
Unless specifically mentioned by COMPANY, HDG gratings are excluded from over coating in new constructions.
Surface Tolerant HB Glass Flake

1st 300 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 Epoxy
A-19 CS
50 µm - 75 µm Surface Tolerant HB Glass Flake
2nd 300 µm
Epoxy
Coating shall only be applied in combination with effective cathodic protection and shall be consulted with
COMPANY prior to application.
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 2nd Epoxy Glass Flake - Reinforced 150 µm

A-20 CS
40 µm - 65 µm 3rd Epoxy Glass Flake - Reinforced 150 µm
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10
A-21 CS 1st Weldable Inorganic Zinc 25 µm
10 µm - 25 µm
1st Phenolic Epoxy 125 µm
SSPC-SP 16
A-22 SS 2nd Phenolic Epoxy 125 µm
35 µm - 50 µm
SSPC-SP 16 1st Inert Multi Polymeric 125 µm

A-23 SS
35 µm - 50 µm 2nd Inert Multi Polymeric 125 µm
SSPC-SP 16 1st Phenolic Epoxy 125 µm

A-24 SS
35 µm - 50 µm 2nd Phenolic Epoxy 125 µm
SSPC-SP 16 1st Glass Flake Epoxy 200 µm

A-25 SS / CRA
35 µm - 50 µm 2nd Glass Flake Epoxy 200 µm

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Coating
Surface Preparation
and Blast Profile
Number
Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 10 2nd Polyamide Epoxy MIO 100 µm

A-26 CS
45 µm - 70 µm 3rd Polyamide Epoxy MIO 100 µm
Prior to the application of intermediate coat, the surface of inorganic zinc silicate primers shall be
sealed by application of a tie coat by mist coat / wet on wet method to seal off the surface of the zinc
and to avoid solvent entrapment and post application blistering.
Maximum DFT of inorganic zinc silicate shall be 90 µm to avoid any mud-cracking.
1st Non Inhibitive Epoxy Primer 35 µm

SSPC-SP 16
A-27 SS 2nd HB Epoxy 100 µm
35 µm - 50 µm
The primer shall be zinc free and non-inhibitive Epoxy type.
The coating for stainless steel surfaces, nickel based alloys and copper based alloys and elements
shall not contain any zinc and a chloride content shall be less than 25 ppm.

1. Epoxy Primer shall be an optional, recommended practice is to apply Glass Flake Epoxy direct
to blasted substrate.
2. For PQT requirements for Systems A4 and A5, see APPENDIX A3.
3. Potable water to be used for washing with high pressure of minimum 3500 psig / 241.32 barg.
4. Where applicable, the acceptance criteria for potable water used for washing shall contain
maximum 50 ppm chlorides and pH value of 6.5 to 8.
5. Coating MANUFACTURER shall provide test certificate of zinc content level tested by third party
laboratory. The metallic zinc content in DFT shall be at least 85% by weight and complies with
the compositional requirements for SSPC Paint 20 Type II level 1, ISO 12944-5 or equivalent.
6. Coating MANUFACTURER shall provide test certificate of MIO content level tested by third party
laboratory. The minimum MIO shall be 80% by weight in total pigment.
7. The minimum glass flake level shall be 15% on total pigmentation by weight. Coating
MANUFACTURER shall provide third party laboratory test certificate for the glass flake level in
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PQT REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS A4 AND A5
Appendix Table 3.3 Painting System A4 Epoxy Novolac Coating System Requirements
Parameter Test Method Minimum Required Value
Compressive Strength ASTM C109 > 12000 psig / 827.37 barg
Dielectric Strength ASTM D149 > 485 vols / mil
Adhesion to Barge Steel ASTM D4541 > 2500 psig / 172.37 barg
Impact Resistance (film thickness 40 mils) ASTM G14 > 50 inch-lbs
Taber Abrasion Resistance Wear Cycles CS-17 Wheel, 1 k g ASTM D4060 ≤ 90 mg / 1000 cycles
Hardness Shore D ASTM D2240 > 80
Cathodic Disbondment
30 Days @ 23°C ASTM G8 < 5 mm
30 Days @ 95°C ASTM G42 <10 mm
Appendix Table 3.4 Painting System A5 PQT Requirements

Activity Description PQT Frequency
Pipe Receipt and Visual Inspection Pipe Number Recorded for All 5 Pipes
Washing of Casing Thread and Thread Protector All Pipes
Visual Inspection of the Casing Thread and Seal Area After Washing All 5 Pipes
Storage of Washed Pipes All 5 Pipes
Visual Inspection All 5 Pipes
Hot Water Bath All 5 Pipes
Check Pipe Temperature and Climatic Conditions All Pipes
Abrasive Material Contamination Test Once per shift
Abrasive Material Conductivity Test Once per shift
Thread Protector Insertion Prior to Abrasive Blast Cleaning All Pipes
Compressed Air Supply Start of PQT
Cleaning of Internal Surface of Blast Cleaned Pipe. All Pipes
Surface Profile 5 Pipes
Inspection of Thread and Seal Area (After Blast Cleaning) 5 Pipes
Abrasive Blast Cleaned Pipe Surface Visual Standard 5 Pipes
Steel Surface Defects 5 Pipes
Inspection of Internal Surface of the Pipe 5 Pipes

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Activity Description PQT Frequency
Non-conforming Steel Surface If required
Surface Dust Level 5 Pipes
Surface Chlorides (Salt Test) 5 Pipes
Elapsed Time From Abrasive Blast to Acid Application 5 Pipes
Contact Time of the Phosphoric Acid Treatment Start of PQT
pH of the Phosphoric Acid Treatment Start of PQT
pH of the Rinse Water on the Pipe Start of PQT
Conductivity of the Rinse Water Start of PQT
Pre-Heat All 5 Pipes
Dry Film Thickness of the Two Combined Layers All 5 Pipes
Installation of Centralizers and Stop Collars All 5 Pipes
Holiday Detection All 5 Pipes
Visual Inspection of the Finished Coating and Ensure Contamination All 5 Pipes
free from Pin End and Box End Threads
Visual Inspection of the Casing Thread and Seal Area After Coating All Pipes
Final Inspection of Thread and Seal Area and Installation of Thread All Pipes
Protector
Adhesion Test 1 test / joint. To be done in all PQT
pipes
DSC Test 1 test
Cathodic Disbondment 1 Test - PQT Only
Repair If required
Installation of Separators (Polypropylene Ropes) All coated pipes
Impact Resistance 1 Test - PQT Only
Flexibility 1 Test - PQT Only
24 Hour Cathodic Disbondment 1 Test - PQT Only
Notes for Appendix Table 3.3 and

Appendix Table 3.4.
1. The fully cured coating shall be 100% holiday tested according to NACE SP0188 and shall be
free of holidays.
2. A detailed application procedure, coating repair procedure and project specific ITP shall be
submitted for COMPANY’s approval prior to commencement.
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4. The coated pipes shall be protected by appropriate means during storage against UV for
approximately one year.
5. The collar / sleeve passing test over the coated casings shall be carried to control the maximum
1100 µm DFT.
6. Defects in the finished coating due to holiday testing, application process, transportation,
handling and storage in the coating plant or in the storage area as well as those which have been
subjected to destructive testing shall be repaired to approve repair procedure.
7. The defect area shall not exceed 10 cm2 and the total number of defects / holidays being repaired
shall not exceed one defect per meter length of pipe unless otherwise specified. If the size or
number of defects exceeds these limits the affected pipe shall be stripped and recoated.
8. Holidays and areas requiring small spot repairs shall be cleaned by a surface grinder or by disc
sanding the areas with medium grit (80 to 100) Carborundum Emery Cloth, to remove dirt, scale,
rust, damaged coating or any other foreign material. All dust produced by the cleaning and
feathering shall be wiped off with an appropriate solvent soaked cloth before patching
commences.
9. All pipes that have been repaired shall be fully re-examined in accordance with the ITP and QC
procedures.
10. Any colour shade other than Black is acceptable.
11. The outer conductor pipes shall be coated from Xmas tree top flange till sea bed.

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EXTERNAL PROTECTION FOR FASTENERS
Applicable ADNOC Business Group specifications shall form part of 0 where they are specifically indicated as
applicable in the Purchase Order. Otherwise, the following shall apply.
External Fastener Coating

External fasteners (bolts, studs and nuts) shall be coated with a fluorocarbon polymer system to be approved by
COMPANY. Bolting shall be accomplished using the special tools and the instructions as supplied by the
approved VENDOR. It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to perform the necessary investigation and to advise
the outcome to COMPANY. General clarification as to the extent to which the requirement is applicable is as
follows:
Included:
All external flanged connections with carbon steel and stainless steel bolting (shop and field assembled),
including insulated flange bolting where the service temperature is less than 200°C.
Equipment bolting that requires removal for scheduled maintenance and inspection.
Excluded:
All structural bolting.
Fasteners / bolts used in assembly of various components within MANUFACTURER’s standard
equipment, miscellaneous standard valve assemblies and instrumentation. CONTRACTOR shall review
MANUFACTURER’s standard coating for its suitability in the specified jobsite conditions, on case-by-
case basis.
CRA fasteners.
Insulated flange bolting above 200°C.

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POWDER COATING
Powder Coating
Powder coating is included as an alternative where approved by COMPANY, and shall be highly durable.
Powder Coating for an external setting shall be suitable for a CX environment and be a minimum of 100 µm DFT.
Powder Coating within an internal setting shall be MANUFACTURER's / SUPPLIER's standard, and approved by
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SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - GAS PROCESSING
Equipment and Piping

Safety colour coding and identification of equipment and piping shall be in accordance with this specification.
Finish colours shall match the following standard colours for the designated items. Coating MANUFACTURERs
shall use the German colour standard numbers, RAL 840-HR, for selecting the appropriate finish colours.
The following Appendix Table 6.5 lists basic piping systems, equipment, and the required finish colour for that
particular piping system and major equipment type. Any item that is not listed below, but is part of this project,
shall be brought to the attention of the CONTRACTOR for selection of the finish colour and exact colour coding
and marking requirements.
Before execution of painting work for colour coding, specified colour codes including letter sizes, safety slogans,
and logos, the COMPANY’s approval shall be obtained before applying colour codes.
There shall be no cost impact to the COMPANY due to discrepancies or changes in the colour scheme, lettering,
or logo, as specified being different from actual site requirements as this work shall be considered part of detailed
engineering.
Appendix Table 6.5 Required Safety and Identification Colour Coding - Gas Processing
Description Colour Colour Number
Piping
Process and Utility Piping (other than services listed below) Light Grey RAL 7035
Instrument and Plant Air (plant air shall have a Pure White (RAL Light Blue RAL 5012
9010) band 150 mm long @ 30 M intervals)
Potable Water (potable water shall have a Gentian Blue (RAL May Green RAL 6017
Fire Water Vermillion RAL 2002
Sea Water Pine Green RAL 6028
Acids and Alkalis Red Lilac RAL 4001
Control Valves (Actuator Only) and Relief Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Gas Transmission Piping Pure White RAL 9010
Liquid Transmission Piping White Aluminium RAL 9006
Equipment - Furnaces
Furnace Casing and Attached Steel Work Light Grey RAL 7035
Steel Work Not Connected Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Stacks and Flue Duct (Note 3) White Aluminium RAL 9006
Top of Stack (Note 3) Vermillion RAL 2002
Ladders and Walkways Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Handrail Assemblies Golden Yellow RAL 1004

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Equipment - Air Coolers
Surfaces Operating from Ambient to 93°C Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Surfaces Operating from 94°C to 538°C White Aluminium RAL 9006
Equipment - Miscellaneous
Columns, Vessels, Exchangers, Boilers and N2 Storage Vessels Light Grey RAL 7035
(COMPANY Owned)
Spheres Signal White RAL 9003
H2 Storage Vessels (COMPANY Owned) Ochre Yellow RAL 1024
Ejectors and Filters Pure Orange RAL 2004
Relief Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Actuators of Control Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Gas Storage (COMPANY Owned) Light Grey RAL 7035
Signal White and RAL 9003 and
Nitrogen (Temp. Above 80°C) Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Band
Filling Station, Chain Blocks, Overhead Crane Assembly and Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Body, Guide Beam, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts, Push Buttons
Fire Trucks Vermillion RAL 2002
Truck Loading Arms Light Grey RAL 7035
Air Conditioning System Pale Green RAL 6021
Workshop Equipment Leaf Green RAL 6002
Extinguishers - Water Vermillion RAL 2002
Extinguishers - Dry Chemical Powder Gentian Blue RAL 5010
Extinguishers - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Jet Black RAL 9005
Extinguishers - Halon Pale Green RAL 6021
Extinguishers - Foam Cream RAL 9001
Structural Steel
External Steel Work Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Ladders, Walkways and Supports Signal Grey RAL 7004
Protective Shelters Pigeon Blue RAL 5014
Flare, Stack Ladders, Platforms, etc. Light Grey RAL 7035
Steel Work Not Connected to Casing Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Machinery
Pumps (Operating up to 93°C and Uninsulated), Compressors, Reseda Green RAL 6011
Motors, Blowers

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Pumps (Insulated and Uninsulated Operating Above 93°C) White Aluminium RAL 9006
Turbines and Associated Power Generators Pure White RAL 9010
Filters of Turbines Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Cranes and Lifting Tackle Lemon Yellow RAL 1012
Workshop Machinery Leaf Green RAL 6002
Coupling Guards Yellow Orange RAL 2000
A/C Equipment except ducts Concrete Grey RAL 7023
Tanks
Shell - Fixed and Floating Roof (Note 1) Signal White RAL 9003
Roof - Fixed Roof Tanks Signal White RAL 9003
Roof - Floating Roof Tanks Signal White RAL 9003
Mechanical Mixers Reseda Green RAL 6011
Electrical Equipment
Switch Boards Pale Green RAL 6021
Junction Boxes, Conduit Lamp Standards, Push Buttons Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Transformers and Motors Reseda Green RAL 6011
Street Light Posts and Lighting Poles (On Structures) Light Grey RAL 7035
Instrumentation
Boards Pale Green RAL 6021
Instruments Reseda Green RAL 6011
Cable Trays and Instrument Boxes Sunshade Pure White RAL 9010
Actuators of Fail Close Control Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Actuators of Fail Open Control Valves Light Grey RAL 7035
ESD and On - Off Valves: Fail Open Vermillion RAL 2002
ESD and On - Off Valves: Fail Close Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Motor Operated Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Actuator of Control Valves Fail Open (For Ruwais Plant) Grass Green RAL 6010
Actuator of Control Valves Fail Close (For Ruwais Plant) Sky Blue RAL 5015
Control and Itemized Valves (Valve Body) Operating Light Grey RAL 7035
Temperature Below 93° C (For Ruwais Plant)
Control and Itemized Valves (Valve Body) Operating White Aluminium RAL 9006
Temperature Above 93° C (For Ruwais Plant)
Secured Instrument. Air Buffer Vessel of Actuator (For Ruwais Light Grey RAL 7035
Plant)
Actuator of On / Off Valves (For Ruwais Plant) Light Grey RAL 7035
Instrumentation Cable Trays / Ladles / Covers Reseda Green RAL 6011

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Instrument Panels Light Grey RAL 7035
Cathodic Protection Test Stations
Pipe for Test Station / Post Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Head of Station / Post (FINK) Yellow Orange RAL 2000
Transformer Rectifier Unit Light Grey RAL 7035
Junction Box Golden Yellow RAL 1004

1. Stripes shall be applied at the top in a format as specified by the COMPANY. COMPANY logos
/ safety slogans shall be painted and subject to approval by the COMPANY.
2. Stack size up to 3 m diameter shall be painted with 3 bands of 0.5 m width at a gap 2.0 m. For
larger diameter stack the band gap will be 1.0 m.
3. Taller stack shall have blinking warning light as per Aviation Authority requirement.
Appendix Table 6.6 Gas Cylinders - Gas Processing

Gas Cylinder Body Cylinder Neck Cylinder Head
Acetylene Oxide Red RAL 3009 Oxide Red RAL 3009 Oxide Red RAL 3009
Reed Green RAL 6013 / Reed Green RAL 6013 /
Air Reed Green RAL 6013 Signal White RAL 9003 Signal White RAL 9003
Dia Sectors Dia Sectors
Ammonia Jet Black RAL 9005 Zinc Yellow RAL 1018 Vermillion RAL 2002
Argon Water Blue RAL 5021 Water Blue RAL 5021 Water Blue RAL 5021
Chlorine Zinc Yellow RAL 1018 Zinc Yellow RAL 1018 Zinc Yellow RAL 1018
Carbon Dioxide Jet Black 9005 Reed Green RAL 6013 Reed Green RAL 6013
Hydrogen Vermillion RAL 2002 Vermillion RAL 2002 Vermillion RAL 2002
Nitrogen Reed Green RAL 6013 Jet Black RAL 9005 Jet Black RAL 9005
Oxygen Jet Black RAL 9005 Jet Black RAL 9005 Jet Black RAL 9005
Inergen Low CFC Vermillion RAL 2002 Jet Black RAL 9005 Light Grey RAL 7035

1. Cylinder contents can also be easily identified by stencilling the chemical symbol or name of the
gas.
2. If desired either or both methods together can be used to identify gases.
3. Red indicates flammable gases. Yellow denotes toxic gases.
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Piping Colour Coding
Selected process and utility piping will require additional colour identification to be placed directly on the coated
piping or on insulation jacketing. Following is a list of such piping and the additional colour requirements:
Appendix Table 6.7 Piping Colour Coding - Gas Processing

Contents Identification Colour Colour Number Contents Code
Band
Utility Water Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002 UW
Treated Water Light Blue RAL 5012 TW
Low Pressure Steam Two Tomato Red Stripes RAL 3013 STL
Superheated Low-Pressure Five Tomato Red Stripes RAL 3013 SLH
Steam
High Pressure Steam Three Tomato Red RAL 3013 STH
Stripes
Superheated High-Pressure Four Tomato Red Stripes RAL 3013 STS
Steam
Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002
Steam Condensate SC
and Signal White and RAL 9003
High Pressure Steam Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002

SCH
Condensate and Signal White and RAL 9003
Medium Pressure Steam Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002

SCM
Low Pressure Steam Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002

SCL
Golden Yellow RAL 1004 FG
Fuel Gas
and Jet Black and RAL 9005
Golden Yellow RAL 1004 FGL
Low Pressure Fuel Gas
Golden Yellow RAL 1004 FGM
Medium Pressure Fuel Gas
Fuel Gas Sour Golden Yellow RAL 1004 FGX
Hydrocarbon Sulphur Yellow RAL 1016 HC
Hydrocarbon Sour Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 HCX
Process Liquid Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 PL
Lean Solvent (Lean Amine) Ochre Brown RAL 8001 LS
Lean Solvent (Lean MDEA) Ochre Brown RAL 8001 LSM

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Band
Acid Gas Ochre Yellow RAL 1024 AG
Acid Gas Sulphur Ochre Yellow RAL 1024 AGS
Acid Gas Sour Ochre Yellow RAL 1024 AGX
Sulphur Liquid Honey Yellow RAL 1005 SL
Flare (Hot) Signal Violet RAL 4008 FL
Blow Down to Liquid Flare Red Lilac RAL 4001 BD
Acid Gas Flare Ochre Yellow RAL 1024 FAG
Lube Oil System Yellow Orange RAL 2000 LO
Nitrogen (Gas) Signal White RAL 9003 N2
Plant Air Signal White RAL 9003 PA
Instrument Air Signal White RAL 9003 IA
Potable Water May Green RAL 6017 PW
Boiler Feed Water Light Blue RAL 5012 BFW
Boiler Water Sewer Light Blue RAL 5012 BWS
Closed Drain Ochre Brown RAL 8001 CD
Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Closed Drain Cryogenics CDC
and Traffic Purple and RAL 4006
Chemical Red Lilac RAL 4001 CH
Cooling Water Green Blue RAL 5001 CW
Cooling Water Return Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002 CWR
Cooling Water Supply Sapphire Blue RAL 5003 CWS
Demineralised Water Ultramarine Blue RAL 5002 DMW
Irrigation Water Light Blue RAL 5012 IW
Liquid Nitrogen Signal White RAL 9003 LN
Methanol Signal White RAL 9003 MOH
Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Open Drain OD
and Vermillion and RAL 2002
Refrigerant (Propane) Golden Yellow RAL 1004 RF
Rich Solvent Sour Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 RSX
(Rich Amine)
Rich Solvent Sour Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 RSM
(Rich MDEA)
Solvent Drain (MDEA) Ochre Brown RAL 8001 SDM
Solvent Drain Ochre Brown RAL 8001 SD
Sour Water May Green RAL 6017 SW

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Band
Vent Traffic Purple RAL 4006 VE
Water Disposal Golden Yellow RAL 1004 WD
Water Disposal Sour Light Blue RAL 5012 WDX
Yellow Orange RAL 2000
Diesel Fuel DF
and Gentian Blue and RAL 5010
NGL Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 NGL
Chlorine Gas Golden Yellow RAL 1004 CG
Regeneration Gas Golden Yellow RAL 1004 RG
Regeneration Gas Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 RGX
(Hot and Wet / Sour)
Cold Flare Red Lilac RAL 4001 FLC
Fire Water No identification colour RAL 2002 FW
band, full pipe Vermillion
Fire Deluge No identification colour RAL 2002 FD
band, full pipe Vermillion
Chilled Water Black Blue RAL 5004 AC
Area Drain Light Blue RAL 5012 AD
(Surface Drainage)
Ammonia Red Lilac RAL 4001 AV
Blanket Gas Pure White RAL 9010 BG
Caustic Concentrated CAC
Caustic Diluted Red Lilac RAL 4001 CAD
Process Combustion Air Ochre Yellow RAL 1024 CBA
Caustic Closed Drain Red Lilac RAL 4001 CCD
Sodium Hypochlorite Red Lilac RAL 4001 CL
Glycol Drain Light Clay Brown RAL 8003 GD
Amine / Glycol Clay Brown RAL 8003 AM / GL
Glycol Sour Mahogany Brown RAL 8016 GLX
HC Drain to Solvent Golden Yellow RAL 1004 HR
Recovery
Raw Water Brilliant Blue RAL 5007 RW
Sewage Light Blue RAL 5012 SE
Fresh Solvent (Fresh MDEA) Ochre Brown RAL 8001 SM
Seal Oil Yellow Orange RAL 2000 SO
SRU Solvent Clay Brown RAL 8003 SSM
Treated Acid Gas Ochre Yellow RAL 1024 TAG

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Band
Wet Fluid Golden Yellow RAL 1004 WF
Wet Fluid Sour Golden Yellow RAL 1004 WFX

1. The width of the identification colour band shall be:
Up to 4" NPS - 100 mm
Above 4" NPS - Pipe Diameter x 2
Flow Direction
Flow direction shall be indicated by bands as described in Direction by Bands, below. Arrows can also be used
to indicate the flow direction as described in Directions by Arrows.
Direction by Bands
The coding shall be arranged as indicated in the example shown in Appendix Figure 6.1
Appendix Figure 6.1 Piping Colour Coding Arrangement - Gas Processing

<- C -> <- B -> <---- A ---->
Letter Code Diameter

CW / L / G / V
← Flow Direction
Letter Code
First two letters of this example indicate contents (see Appendix Table 6.7). Last letter indicates phase:
L = Liquid phase
G = Gas phase
V = Vapour phase
For Dia > 4", A = Dia x 2, B = Dia x 1/2 and C = Dia x 1/2 up to maximum widths equivalent to 18".
For piping above 18 inches diameter width, shall be 18".
For Dia < 4", A = 100 mm, B = 50 mm and C = 25 mm.
Colour Band C is located on downstream side of Colour Band and indicates direction of flow.
In case of bi-directional flow, flow Band C will be located on each side of Band A.
Where two colours are used for quick identification (such as for steam, fuel gas, hydrogen, etc.) the following
procedure will be adopted:
Up to 4" Dia Piping, Band A shall be in alternating circumferential bands and Band C shall be the
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Above 4" Dia Piping, Band A and Band C shall be in alternating bands.
Directions by Arrows
Arrows shall be used to indicate the flow direction of commodities contained in piping.
The arrows shall be white or black in colour to contrast with the basic colour of the pipe. The following sizes are
recommended:
Pipe 2" to 6" NPS, arrow to fit in a 25 mm x 100 mm rectangle.
Pipe 8" NPS and larger, arrow to fit in a 50 mm x 150 mm rectangle.
Where flow of the commodity is possible in either direction, two arrows shall be indicated pointing in
opposite directions.
Arrows and band markings shall be made at the unit battery limits and at the COMPANY designated locations.
Colour
The code indications shall be painted either in white or in black in order to contrast clearly with the colour of paint
on the pipe or equipment. For insulated lines, the code indications shall be painted over the insulation jacket.
Labelling Requirements
For piping and equipment, full name or abbreviations of chemical and symbol of fluid flowing inside a pipeline
shall be indicated. The line number shall also be painted on the pipelines.
Line numbering labels shall be applied to all pipes every 30 m.
For equipment, the name, tag number and service are required to be painted.
For support columns, Code indication in the form of serial numbers shall be adopted for supporting columns of
concrete or structural steel. Numbers shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR.
Size
The size of lettering used for code indications on insulated and un-insulated piping is as follows. The following
are suggested sizes only and may be varied by the COMPANY.
Item Size Letter Size

Pipe 2" NPS and below 25 mm letters
Pipe 3" to 6" NPS 50 mm letters
Pipe 8" NPS and above 80 mm letters
Process Equipment All sizes 100mm to 300 mm letters
Tanks and Spheres All sizes 500mm to 1000 mm letters

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SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - REFINING
Equipment and Piping

Safety colour coding and identification of equipment and piping, for the Ruwais Refinery, shall be in accordance
with the existing plant standards and this specification. Finish colours shall match the following standard colours
for the designated items. Coating MANUFACTURERs shall use the German colour standard numbers, RAL 840-
HR, for selecting the appropriate finish colours.
The following chart lists basic piping systems, equipment, and the required finish colour for that particular piping
system and major equipment type. Any item that is not listed below, but is part of this project, shall be brought to
the attention of the CONTRACTOR for selection of the finish colour and exact colour coding and marking
requirements.
Before execution of painting work for colour coding, specified colour codes including letter sizes, safety slogans,
and logos shall be compared with the existing plant piping and equipment. COMPANY approval shall be obtained
before applying colour codes.
There shall be no cost impact to the COMPANY due to discrepancies or changes in the colour scheme, lettering,
or logo, as specified being different from actual site requirements as this work shall be considered part of detailed
engineering.
SUB-CONTRACTOR standard painting systems are not exempt for the safety colour requirements specified in
this Appendix.
Appendix Table 7.8 Required Safety and Identification Colour Coding - Refining
Piping
Process and Utility Piping (other than services listed below) Light Grey RAL 7035
Instrument and Plant Air (plant air shall have a Pure White (RAL Light Blue RAL 5012
Potable Water (potable water shall have a Gentian Blue (RAL May Green RAL 6017
Fire Water Vermillion RAL 2002
Sea Water Pine Green RAL 6028
Control Valves (Actuator Only) and Relief Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Gas Transmission Piping Pure White RAL 9010
Liquid Transmission Piping White Aluminium RAL 9006
Equipment - Furnaces
Furnace Casing and Attached Steel Work Light Grey RAL 7035
Steel Work Not Connected Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Stacks and Flue Duct (Note 3) White Aluminium RAL 9006
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Ladders and Walkways Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Equipment - Air Coolers
Surfaces Operating from Ambient to 93°C Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Surfaces Operating from 94°C to 538°C White Aluminium RAL 9006
Equipment - Miscellaneous
Columns, Vessels, Exchangers, Boilers and N2 Storage Vessels Light Grey RAL 7035
(COMPANY Owned)
Spheres Signal White RAL 9003
H2 Storage Vessels (COMPANY Owned) Ochre Yellow RAL 1024
Ejectors and Filters Pure Orange RAL 2004
Actuators of Control Valves Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Gas Storage (COMPANY Owned) Light Grey RAL 7035
Signal White and RAL 9003 and
Nitrogen (Temp. Above 80°C) Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Band
Filling Station, Chain Blocks, Overhead Crane Assembly and Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Body, Guide Beam, Mobile Cranes and Forklifts, Push Buttons
Fire Trucks Vermillion RAL 2002
Truck Loading Arms Light Grey RAL 7035
Workshop Equipment Reseda Green RAL 6011
Extinguishers - Water Vermillion RAL 2002
Extinguishers - Dry Chemical Powder Gentian Blue RAL 5010
Extinguishers - Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Jet Black RAL 9005
Extinguishers - Halon Pale Green RAL 6021
Extinguishers - Foam Cream RAL 9001
Structural Steel
External Steel Work Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Ladders, Walkways and Supports Signal Grey RAL 7004
Protective Shelters (Ruwais Refinery) Pigeon Blue RAL 5014
Protective Shelters (Umm Al Nar Refinery) Gentian Blue RAL 5010
Flare, Stack Ladders, Platforms, etc. Light Grey RAL 7035
Steel Work Not Connected to Casing Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010

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Machinery
Pumps (Operating up to 93°C and Uninsulated), Compressors, Reseda Green RAL 6011
Motors, Blowers
Pumps (Insulated and Uninsulated Operating Above 93°C) White Aluminium RAL 9006
Turbines and Associated Power Generators Pure White RAL 9010
Filters of Turbines Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Cranes and Lifting Tackle (Ruwais Refinery) Lemon Yellow RAL 1012
Cranes and Lifting Tackle at (Umm Al Nar Refinery) Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Workshop Machinery Leaf Green RAL 6002
Coupling Guards Yellow Orange RAL 2000
A/C Equipment except ducts (Ruwais Refinery) Concrete Grey RAL 7023
A/C Equipment except ducts (Umm Al Nar Refinery) Pale Green RAL 6021
Tanks
Light Blue RAL 5012
Shell - Fixed and Floating Roof (Note 1 and Note 2)
Pebble Grey RAL 7032
(Ruwais Refinery)
Cobalt Blue RAL 5013
Shell - For fuel oil and gas oil tanks the shell will have a 150cm Signal White RAL 9003
wide black blue (RAL 5004) stripe painted along the height of
shell near gauge hatch
(Umm Al Nar Refinery)
Roof - Fixed Roof Tanks Signal White RAL 9003
Roof - Floating Roof Tanks Signal White RAL 9003
Mechanical Mixers Reseda Green RAL 6011
Electrical Equipment
Switch Boards Pale Green RAL 6021
Junction Boxes, Conduit Lamp Standards, Push Buttons Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Transformers and Motors Reseda Green RAL 6011
Street Light Posts and Lighting Poles (On Structures) Light Grey RAL 7035
Instrumentation
Boards Pale Green RAL 6021
Instruments Reseda Green RAL 6011
Cable Trays and Instrument Boxes Sunshade Pure White RAL 9010
Ruwais Refinery
1. Straight Strip Design: From top of the tank shell a 4.2 m wide grey stripe shall be applied followed
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2. The above noted stripe pattern, location, shape and colour shall coincide with existing storage
tanks at the Ruwais Refinery. COMPANY approval shall be received before application of tank
stripes. ADNOC Refining logos and safety slogans shall be painted and subject to approved by
COMPANY.
3. Storage tanks ≥ 58 metres in diameter shall have a wavy stripe pattern similar to existing tanks
painted on them. ADNOC Refining logos / safety slogans shall be painted and subject to approval
by COMPANY.
4. Special stripes shall be applied at the top in a format similar to the existing colour code system.
Umm Al Nar Refinery

1. The tanks shall be a COMPANY logo painted in a most visible place.
2. Tank numbers shall be painted on yellow background with black capital letters in a most visible
place.
3. The size of the logo and letters shall be in proportion to the tank size.
4. The shell of tanks could have a different colour and be provided with coloured stripes or bands
to indicate service or product stored or to meet laid down statutory requirements.
5. Very tall stacks require blinking warning lights to be installed by civil aviation authorities.
6. Some owners also like to have red bands painted on upper 7.0 m of height.
Appendix Table 7.9 Gas Cylinders - Refining

Gas Cylinder Body Cylinder Neck Cylinder Head
Acetylene Oxide Red RAL 3009 Oxide Red RAL 3009 Oxide Red RAL 3009
Reed Green RAL 6013 / Reed Green RAL 6013 /
Air Reed Green RAL 6013 Signal White RAL 9003 Signal White RAL 9003
Dia Sectors Dia Sectors
Ammonia Jet Black RAL 9005 Zinc Yellow RAL 1018 Vermillion RAL 2002
Argon Water Blue RAL 5021 Water Blue RAL 5021 Water Blue RAL 5021
Chlorine Zinc Yellow RAL 1018 Zinc Yellow RAL 1018 Zinc Yellow RAL 1018
Carbon Dioxide Jet Black 9005 Reed Green RAL 6013 Reed Green RAL 6013
Hydrogen Vermillion RAL 2002 Vermillion RAL 2002 Vermillion RAL 2002
Nitrogen Reed Green RAL 6013 Jet Black RAL 9005 Jet Black RAL 9005
Oxygen Jet Black RAL 9005 Jet Black RAL 9005 Jet Black RAL 9005
Inergen Low CFC Vermillion RAL 2002 Jet Black RAL 9005 Light Grey RAL 7035

1. Cylinder contents can also be easily identified by stencilling the chemical symbol or name of the
gas.
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3. Vermillion (Red) indicates flammable gases. Zinc Yellow denotes toxic gases.
4. Repainting is necessary when external colour has faded visually.
Piping Colour Coding

Selected process and utility piping will require additional colour identification to be placed directly on the coated
piping or on insulation jacketing. Following is a list of such piping and the additional colour requirements:
Appendix Table 7.10 Piping Colour Coding - Refining

Band
Process Water Dark Blue RAL PW
Treated Water Light Blue RAL TW
LP Steam One Red RAL LPST
MP Steam Two Red RAL MPST
HP Steam Three Red RAL HPST
Steam Condensate Dark Blue and White RAL SC
Fuel Oil Black RAL FO
Fuel Gas Yellow and Black RAL FG
Process Gas H/C Yellow RAL PG
Gas Condensate Dark Brown RAL PL
Hydrogen Yellow and Red RAL H
Amine/Glycol Light Brown RAL AM / GY
Acid Gas Yellow Ochre RAL AG
Sulphur Mustard RAL SU
HP Flare Dark Violet RAL HFL
Blow Down to Liquid Flare Light Violet RAL BD
Acid Gas Flare Yellow Ochre RAL AF
Lube Oil System Orange RAL LO
Seal Oil System Orange RAL SO
Transfer Oil Orange RAL TO
NGL Dark Brown RAL NGL
Nitrogen White RAL N
Liquid Petroleum Gas Red and Green RAL LPG
Kerosene Aviation Fuel Light Blue and Yellow RAL KER
Motor Gasoline Brown and Violet RAL BNZ
Gas Oil Orange and Blue RAL GOL

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Band
HVGO Dark Blue and Black RAL HVG
LVGO Dark Blue and Black RAL LVG
Residue Black and Green RAL RES
Diesel Orange and Blue RAL DSL
Raffinate Brown and Violet RAL RAF
Benzene Light Green and Orange RAL BZE
Paraxylene Light Green and Light RAL PXE
Blue

1. The width of the identification colour band shall be:
Up to 4" NPS - 100 mm
Above 4" NPS - Pipe Diameter x 2
Flow Direction
Flow direction shall be indicated by bands as described in Direction by Bands, below. Arrows can also be used
to indicate the flow direction as described in Directions by Arrows.
Direction by Bands
The coding shall be arranged as indicated in the example shown in Appendix Figure 7.2
Appendix Figure 7.2 Piping Colour Coding Arrangement - Refining

<- C -> <- B -> <---- A ---->
Letter Code Diameter

CW / L / G / V
← Flow Direction
Letter Code
First two letters of this example indicate contents (see Appendix Table 6.7). Last letter indicates phase:
L = Liquid phase
G = Gas phase
V = Vapour phase
For Dia > 4", A = Dia x 2, B = Dia x 1/2 and C = Dia x 1/2 up to maximum widths equivalent to 18".
For piping above 18 inches diameter width, shall be 18".
For Dia < 4", A = 100 mm, B = 50 mm and C = 25 mm.

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Colour Band C is located on downstream side of Colour Band and indicates direction of flow.
In case of bi-directional flow, flow Band C will be located on each side of Band A.
Where two colours are used for quick identification (such as for steam, fuel gas, hydrogen, etc.) the following
procedure will be adopted:
Up to 4" Dia Piping, Band A shall be in alternating circumferential bands and Band C shall be the
predominant colour.
Above 4" Dia Piping, Band A and Band C shall be in alternating bands.
Directions by Arrows
Arrows shall be used to indicate the flow direction of commodities contained in piping.
The arrows shall be white or black in colour to contrast with the basic colour of the pipe. The following sizes are
recommended:
Pipe 2" to 6" NPS, arrow to fit in a 25 mm x 100 mm rectangle.
Pipe 8" NPS and larger, arrow to fit in a 50 mm x 150 mm rectangle.
Where flow of the commodity is possible in either direction, two arrows shall be indicated pointing in
opposite directions.
Arrows and band markings shall be made at the unit battery limits and at the COMPANY designated locations.
Colour
The code indications shall be painted either in white or in black in order to contrast clearly with the colour of paint
on the pipe or equipment. For insulated lines, the code indications shall be painted over the insulation jacket.
Labelling Requirements
For piping and equipment, full name or abbreviations of chemical and symbol of fluid flowing inside a pipeline
shall be indicated. The line number shall also be painted on the pipelines.
Line numbering labels shall be applied to all pipes every 30 m.
For equipment, the name, tag number and service are required to be painted.
For support columns, Code indication in the form of serial numbers shall be adopted for supporting columns of
concrete or structural steel. Numbers shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR.
Size
The size of lettering used for code indications on insulated and un-insulated piping is as follows. The following
are suggested sizes only and may be varied by the COMPANY.
Item Size Letter Size

Pipe 2" NPS and below 25 mm letters
Pipe 3" to 6" NPS 50 mm letters
Pipe 8" NPS and above 80 mm letters

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Process Equipment All sizes 100mm to 300 mm letters
Tanks and Spheres All sizes 500mm to 1000 mm letters

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SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - ONSHORE
Colour Coding and Marking

Colour coding and marking shall be according to the requirements below, unless the project has specific
requirements. In any case, the painting works carried out by the SUB-CONTRACTOR shall include all colour
coding and marking required for service identification.
Colour Coding
Colour coding does only apply to aboveground installations. The colour coding requirements are based upon BS
1710.
Three methods of identification are included:
Basic identification colours only,
Basic identification colours and code indications,
Basic identification colours used in conjunction with an ADNOC Onshore colour coding scheme.
A8.2.1 General
All methods of identification shall be compatible with pipe and operating conditions.
This finish colour is the protective or decorative colour.
The basic identification shall be applied at all junctions, at both sides of every valve, entry into or from every piece
of equipment or vessel, bulkhead and wall penetration and any other place where identification is necessary.
In firefighting service all the piping, valves and flanges shall be painted Signal Red.
A8.2.2 Finish Colour

All pipework, vessels, tanks and other components shall be having their full surface painted with the topcoat finish
colour as below.
Appendix Table 8.11 Finish Colours - Onshore

Tanks Pure White RAL 9010
Pipework, Vessels, Columns and Rotating Equipment Light Grey RAL 7035
Firewater Systems Signal Red RAL 3001
Additional colours are listed below for special components.

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Appendix Table 8.12 Reference Colours for Equipment - Onshore
Structural Steel and Support
Ladders, Walkways and Supports Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
External Steel Works Tarpaulin Grey RAL 7010
Protective Shelters Gentian Blue RAL 5010
Fencing Works Moss Green RAL 6005
Stacks and Flue Ducts White Aluminium RAL 9006
Sunshades Pure White RAL 9010
Electrical / Instrument
Switch Board
Light Grey RAL 7035 for Indoor Applications
Panels
Junction Boxes
Pebble Grey RAL 7032 for Outdoor
Transformers and Motors
Applications
Instrument Boards
Equipment
Control Valves (Actuator only) Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Blocks Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Cranes Golden Yellow RAL 1004
Special Small Items, Filters and Ejectors Pure Orange RAL 2004
Cathodic Protection Equipment
Transformer Rectifier Units, Junction Boxes Platinum Grey RAL 7036
Methods of Application
A8.3.1 Basic Identification Colour Only

Where only indication of the basic nature of the fluid is required the basic identification colour shown in Appendix
Table 8.13 shall be applied by one of the following methods:
Painted on the pipe over the whole length.
Painted on the pipe, as a band round the complete circumference, over a length of 150mm at points
specified (General) above, and at least every 50 meters.

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Applied by wrapping around the pipe, at points specified (General) above, and at least every 50 meters,
an adhesive band of the basic identification colour over a length of 150 mm. This is the preferred method
for insulated pipework where the insulation is covered by protective cladding.
Appendix Table 8.13 Basic Identification Colours - Onshore

Pipe Contents Colour Colour Number
Water May Green RAL 6017
Fire Extinguishing Fluids Vermilion RAL 2002
Steam Grey White RAL 9002
Oils and Combustible Liquids Fawn Brown RAL 8007
Gases in either Gaseous or Liquefied condition (except Air and Maize Yellow RAL 1006
Inert Gasses)
Inert Gas / Nitrogen Carmine Red RAL 3002
Air Light Blue RAL 5012
Other Liquids Jet Black RAL 9005
Electrical Services and Ventilation Ducts Pastel Orange RAL 2003
Supercritical CO2 Grass Green RAL 6010
A8.3.2 Basic Identification Colours and Code Indications

Code indications may be applied to the basic identification colours described above to give more specific
information about the nature of the fluid or the hazard. Code indications shall be:
The safety colours shall be applied as bands 150mm wide if the pipe is painted in the base identification
colour. If the base identification colour is applied as bands, the safety colour shall be applied between
two bands of base identification colour each 150mm long. Safety colours in the form of colour banding.
i. Yellow for warning.
ii. Auxiliary blue in conjunction with green basic colour for fresh water.
Information shall be given regarding the nature of the contents of the pipe by using one or more of the
following systems
i. Name either in full or an accepted abbreviation.
ii. Chemical symbol.
iii. Hazard symbol to be applied over the yellow warning safety colour.
iv. Direction of flow using arrows or bands with decreasing length (thinner band on the downstream side).
Appendix Figure 8.3 Example of Application of Safety Colour and Coding - Onshore

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<---- 150 mm ----> <---- 150 mm ----> <---- 150 mm ---->
Basic Identification Safety Colour Basic Identification

Colour Code Indication Colour
Names, chemical symbols and flow arrows shall be in black or white in order to contrast clearly with the colour of
the pipe or with the basic identification colour.
They shall be placed directly on the pipe or on a label fixed to the pipe near the basic identification colour. Where
labels are to be used on an installation in conjunction with a safety colour the background colour of the label shall
be that of the safety colour.
Appendix Table 8.14 Safety Colours - Onshore

Colour Colour Number
Colza Yellow RAL 1021
Sky Blue RAL 5015
Appendix Table 8.15 Reference Colours - Onshore

Reference colours (if other than safety colours) not previously specified in Appendix Table 8.13 and Appendix
Table 8.14.
Colour Colour Number
Zinc Yellow RAL 1018
Carmine Red RAL 3002
Rose RAL 3017
Red Lilac RAL 4001
Gentian Blue RAL 5010
Pine Green RAL 6028
A8.3.3
A8.3.4 Basic Identification Colours with Onshore Coding Systems

The basic identification colours only designate broad categories of fluids and it will often be necessary to break
these down further depending upon function. For example, the basic identification colour for all oils is brown, but
it may be necessary to differentiate between the live crude, stabilized crude, lubrication oil, seal oil etc. In this
case the same principles apply, in that the base identification colour will identify the prime nature of the pipe
contents and supplementary banding will provide further identification.
The base colour will be applied in two bands 150mm in length applied either side of the colour code indication.
The colour code indication will consist of one band 150mm in length or three bands of 50mm in length as shown
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Additional information about the nature of the contents of the pipe may be given as shown above.
Appendix Table 8.16 Colour Code Guide - Onshore

Pipe Contents Basic Identification Colour Code Indication Basic Identification
Colour 150 mm 1 x 50 mm or 3 x 50 mm Colour 150 mm
Water
Untreated May Green (RAL 6017)
Drinking / Fresh May Green (RAL 6017) Sky Blue (RAL 5015) May Green (RAL 6017)
Produced May Green (RAL 6017) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) May Green (RAL 6017)
Injection May Green (RAL 6017) Rose (RAL 3017) May Green (RAL 6017)
Cooling May Green (RAL 6017) Pure White (RAL 9010) May Green (RAL 6017)
Heating May Green (RAL 6017)
Oil
Stabilised Crude Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Unstabilised Crude Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Zinc Yellow (RAL 1018) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Gas Condensate Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Maize Yellow (RAL 1006) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Diesel Fuel Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Pure White (RAL 9010) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Hydraulic Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Rose (RAL 3017) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Pine Green (RAL 6028)
Seal Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Pure White (RAL 9010) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Lubrication Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Pine Green (RAL 6028) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Transformer Fawn Brown (RAL 8007) Carmine Red (RAL 3002) Fawn Brown (RAL 8007)
Gas
Process Gas Maize Yellow (RAL 1006) May Green (RAL 6017) Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Fuel Gas Maize Yellow (RAL 1006) Pine Green (RAL 6028) Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Injection Gas Maize Yellow (RAL 1006) Pure White (RAL 9010) Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Acid Gas Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Maize Yellow (RAL 1006) Red Lilac (RAL 4001) Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Vent / Flare Gas Maize Yellow (RAL 1006) Carmine Red (RAL 3002) Maize Yellow (RAL 1006)
Inert Gas
Inert Gas Carmine Red (RAL 3002)

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Pipe Contents Basic Identification Colour Code Indication Basic Identification
Colour 150 mm 1 x 50 mm or 3 x 50 mm Colour 150 mm
Air
Plant Air Light Blue (RAL 5012) Pure White (RAL 9010) Light Blue (RAL 5012)
Instrument Air Light Blue (RAL 5012)
Steam
Steam Grey White (RAL 9002)
Drain
Open Drain Jet Black (RAL 9005) Pure White (RAL 9010) Jet Black (RAL 9005)
Closed Drain Jet Black (RAL 9005) Carmine Red (RAL 3002) Jet Black (RAL 9005)
Services
Electrical Services and Pastel Orange (RAL 2003)
Ventilation Ducts
Chemicals
Injection Chemicals Red Lilac (RAL 4001)
Glycol Jet Black (RAL 9005)
Painting of Tag Numbers and Identification Strings
A8.4.1 General
This section details the minimum requirements for painting of tag numbers on main vessels and storage tanks
and painting of identification strings on pipelines.
A8.4.2 Vessels and Storage Tanks

Vessels which are of larger size and all storage tanks shall be identified by painting the tag number on the
surface. The tag number shall be clearly visible from normal access routes to the equipment.
Typical examples of equipment are:
Test Separators.
Production Separators.
Flow Suction Tanks.
Storage Tanks.
Degassing Tanks.
Knock-Out Vessels.
Equipment / Manifold Skids.
The minimum character heights for painting of tag numbers shall be as follows:

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Storage Tanks 500mm
Separators and Flow Suction Tanks 400mm
Knock Out Vessels 200 mm
Skids 150mm
A8.4.3 Piping and Pipelines

All piping and pipelines of nominal size 2” and above shall be identified by painting the identification string at
minimum three locations. The painting shall preferably be on the side in the 3 or 9 o’clock position and shall be
clearly visible from normal access routes. Piping and pipelines which are closely grouped, shall be painted on the
top 12 o’clock position.
The piping shall also be identified at the 6 o’ clock position when installed on an overhead rack.
The minimum character heights for painting of identification strings shall be as follows:
NPS 4” and above 70mm

NPS 2” and 3” 25mm
The alphanumerical characters forming the identification string shall be painted by using pre-cut stencils inserted
in a suitable holding frame. Care shall be taken to ensure that the string is properly positioned and dimensioned.
Paint Type and Colour

The colour of paint for the characters forming the tag numbers and identification strings shall be black.
The type of paint to be used shall be a recoatable urethane finish.

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SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - OFFSHORE
Offshore has established a background-coding scheme for its offshore and onshore operating facilities. This
scheme unifies the finish colour of similar structures or differentiates between groups of operating facilities from
another depending upon its field origin. Unlike colour identification of pipework and services as detailed within
this Appendix, the following colour coding does not identify a particular service.
In the Appendix Table 9.17 and
Appendix Table 9.18, unless otherwise specified during project stage, the final colours of structures, equipment
and machinery surfaces, included or installed on offshore structures are defined.
Colour Coding for Umm Shaif / Lower Zakum / Nasr / Umm Lulu Offshore Structures
The colours specified in Appendix Table 9.17 shall be used as an overall finish of the external surfaces of the
relevant plant, pipework or structure offshore.
Appendix Table 9.17 Colour Coding for Umm Shaif / Lower Zakum / Nasr / Umm Lulu - Offshore
Application Colour to BS 4800 Colour Coding to
BS 4800
Complex Structures
Submerged zone and Splash zone up to 5 m above the MSL or Black 00 E 53
underside of the 1st deck level
Intermediate zone, cellar and lower deck areas (up to the next Poppy Red 04 E 53
deck level)
Top Zone Ivory 10 C 31
Piping, Fittings, Valves, Actuators and Supports Nimbus Grey 10 A 07
Vessels Exchangers, Tanks and Equipment Nimbus Grey 10 A 07
Handrails, Ladders and Stanchions (Atmospheric and Splash Golden Yellow 08 E 51
Zones)
Wellhead Towers Structures - USF / LZF / UL / Nasr
Submerged zone and Splash zone up to 5m above the MSL Black 00 E 53
Topside Zone - All surfaces above 5m above the MSL to the top Poppy Red 04 E 53
of the structure
Piping, Fittings, Valves, Vessels and Tanks Nimbus Grey 10 A 07
Zones)
Appendix Table 9.18 Colour Coding for Upper Zakum / SATF / UADF - Offshore
BS 4800
Central Complex Structures

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BS 4800
Submerged zone and Splash zone up to underside of the 1st Black 00 E 53
deck level
Top Zone (above splash zone till top of structure) Golden Yellow 08 E 51
Super Complex (ZCC and Satellites) including Offices and White 00 E 55
control Rooms Buildings, workshops, etc, Accommodation
Platforms (ACPTs)
Piping, Fittings, Valves, Actuators and Supports White 00 E 55
Vessels Exchangers, Tanks and Equipment White 00 E 55
Zones)
Wellhead Towers Structures - UZF / SATF / UADF
Submerged zone and Splash zone up to 13m above the MSL Black 00 E 53
OR underside of the 1st deck level.
Topside Zone - All surfaces above 13 m above the MSL to the Golden Yellow 08 E 51
top of the structure
Pipework, Valves, Vessels and Tanks White 00 E 55
Handrails, Ladders and Stanchions, (Atmospheric and Splash Golden Yellow 08 E 51
Zone)
Colour Coding of Onshore Plants

The colours specified in following Appendix Table 9.19 and Appendix Table 9.20 shall be used as an overall finish
of the external surfaces of the relevant plant, pipework or structure related to onshore.
Appendix Table 9.19 Colour Coding of Das Island - Offshore

Plant Colour to BS 4800 Colour Coding to
BS 4800
Umm Shaif related Facilities Bright Green 14 E 51
Zakum related Facilities Duck Egg Blue 16 C 33
Bunduq related Facilities Cornflower Blue 20 E 51
Shared related Facilities Ivory 10 C 31
Zirku Gas related Facilities Black 00 E 53
Satah Al-Razboot related Facilities White 10 A 01
Tidal Zone related Facilities (Foreshore and Flares) Black 00 E 53
Buried related Facilities Black 00 E 53
Sattah related facilities Purple 04 E 58
Handrails Golden Yellow 08 E 51

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Appendix Table 9.20 Colour Coding of Zirku, Arzanah and Artificial Islands - Offshore
Plant Colour to BS 4800 Colour Coding to
BS 4800
Structure, Vessels, Exchangers, (except Rotating) Goose Grey 00 A 05
Piping, Valves and Actuators White 00 E 55
Handrails, Ladders and Stanchions Golden Yellow 08 E 51
Electrical Substations, Battery rooms (Artificial Islands) Canary Yellow 10 E 55
Local Control Rooms / Machine Technical Rooms Cornflower Blue 20 E 51
(Artificial Islands)
Buildings (MSW, Warehouse, Harbour, etc. (Artificial Islands) Goose Grey 00 A 05
Diesel Storage tanks (Artificial Islands) White 00 E 55
Accommodation Clusters (Artificial Islands) White 00 E 55
Colour Coding of General Items

The items listed in Appendix Table 9.21 shall be top coated with the specified unified Colours wherever they are
located within Offshore owned facilities.
Appendix Table 9.21 Colour Coding of General Items - Offshore

BS 4800
Pumps, Compressors Generators and Drivers Dawn Grey 10 A 03
Instrument and Electrical Equipment Dawn Grey 10 A 03
Dangerous Exposed Points of Electrical Equipment Cobalt Blue 18 E 53
Dangerous Exposed Points of Machinery Equipment Mandarin Orange 06 E 51
First Aid Equipment Holly Green 14 C 39
Canary Yellow and 10 E 55 and
Runway Beams, Overhead and Ground Level Obstructions
Black Stripes 00 E 53
Poppy Red and 04 E 53 and
Crane Booms and Derricks
White Stripes 00 E 55
Push Buttons, Machinery Controls, Shutdown Buttons Chain Canary Yellow 10 E 55
Hoists, Guards, Coupling etc.
HDG Gratings, if Painted Black 00 E 53
Valve Handles Black 00 E 53
Escape Route Marking Canary Yellow and 10 E 55

(Directional Arrows at 5 m interval and at Changes of Directions) Black Arrows 00 E 53

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BS 4800
Safety Net Supports (WHTs) Poppy Red 04 E 53
Fire Fighting Facilities Poppy Red 04 E 53
Navigation Aid Nimbus Grey 10 A 07
Solid Decks (Excluding Gratings) Irish Green 14 E 53
Solid Decks (Muster Area) Canary Yellow 10 E 55
300mm Wide Bands
Canary Yellow within
Boundary 30mm
Wide Chevrons
Solid Decks (Lay down Area) Orange 300mm 06 E 55
Wide Boundary
Band
Control Panels (Electrical and Instrumentation) Dawn Grey 10 A 03
Control and Process Rooms / Cabins Dawn Grey 10 A 03
Helideck Marking See APPENDIX A13 Helideck Marking
and CAAP 071
Safety Net Support - Complexes Ivory 10 C 31
Safety Net Irish Green 14 E 53
Colour Identification of Pipework and Services

All known pipework conveying fluids in liquid and / or gaseous states are covered by this Specification. Pipelines
in services, which are not covered by this scheme and required to be colour identified, shall refer to the authorised
Offshore group to advise appropriate colour identification.
Colour Identification Scheme

The transported fluids in the pipe shall be identified with the basic or with the additional identification colours
according respectively to the Appendix Table 9.22 and Appendix Table 9.23.
Commodity having properties in common are grouped under one basic colour e.g. oil, water, gas, chemicals.
Appendix Table 9.22 Basic Identification Colours for Fluids - Offshore

Group of Fluid Colour to BS 4800 Colour Coding to
BS 4800
Steam Dawn Grey 10 A 03
Water Dark Laurel 12 D 45
Crude oil Saddle Brown 06 C 39
Petroleum Gases Butterscotch 08 C 35
Kerosene, Diesel Oil, Jet Fuel, etc. Black 00 E 53

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BS 4800
Instrument and Industrial Air, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Halon and Cornflower Blue 20 E 51
Vacuum
Chemicals Mandarin Orange 06 E 51
Acid and Alkali Purple 22 D 43
Fire Protection Poppy Red 04 E 53
Vents, Drains and Slops Linden Green 12 E 53
Individual characteristics of different services within the common group are distinguished by a secondary colour.
Any pipework originally painted (background colour coded) along its entire length with one of the basic colours,
an aluminium contrast band shall be used as an additional outer most colour to distinguish between the decorative
colour and the basic colour identification of this particular pipework.
Appendix Table 9.23 Additional Identification Colours - Offshore

BS 4800
Assigned only as Secondary Colour Violet 02 D 44
Assigned only as Secondary Colour White 00 E 55
Assigned only as Secondary Colour Sunflower Yellow 10 E 53
Contrast Band Aluminium N.A.
Assigned only as Secondary Colour Cobalt Blue 18 E 53
Application of the Pipeline Identification Colours
A9.7.1 Colour Identification Band Lay-Out

The colour identifying all pipeline contents within Offshore facilities are listed in Appendix Table 9.26. The colour
coding shall consist of three bands, the outside colour bands shall be the basic identification colour for a particular
family of commodity, and the central band shall represent the secondary colour allocated for characterizing further
the type of fluid within this major family or group (see Appendix Figure 9.4).
A9.7.2 Contrasting Bands

The protective or background colour code of the pipe shall not account for the basic identification colours. If the
decorative colour interacts with the basic colour, a strip of aluminium band (50 mm) wide shall be applied at the
outer edges of the basic colours (see Appendix Figure 9.4).

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A9.7.3 Surface Preparation
Prior to the application of the colour identification bands, directional flow arrows, contrasting band and line
numbers, all surfaces shall be degreased, high pressure fresh water washed and allowed to dry. If required the
relevant surfaces, prior to the application of the colour identification bands may be slightly abraded using fine
emery paper.
A9.7.4 Marking Lines in Close Proximity

In instances where a run of multiple lines exist e.g. pipe racks or major pipe supports, the colour identification,
flow direction arrows and line numbers shall be positioned directly in line with one another on individual pipes and
shall be easily visible.
A9.7.5 Safety Related Pipework

Pipework related to safety, such as fire protection, firewater, foam piping, etc. when specified for colour coding
should be entirely coated from origin to all extremities in Poppy Red (04 E 53).
Materials
The application of the colour identification shall be employed using approved Polyurethane paint applied over a
contrasting high build undercoat matching British colour BS 4800. The former materials shall be chosen from
COMPANY Approved Paint products.
Appendix Table 9.24 Bands for Pipeline - Offshore

Pipe Diameter Basic Colour Band Secondary Colour Band
Less than or equal to 6” 75 mm 50 mm
Above 6” to 14” 100 mm 75 mm
Above 14” 150 mm 100 mm
A9.8.1 Location of Colour identification

Colour coding should be applied to the pipe as follows:
On all sides of and adjacent to valves, and other important fittings.
Where pipes enter and emerge from walls, roads and walkway overpasses.
Upstream and downstream lines from vessels, tanks, compressors, pumps and other major equipment.
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Additional Details for Colour Identification of Pipe Works
A9.9.1 Direction of Flow

The flow direction shall be shown on all pipelines in conjunction with the colour identification. This shall be
indicated by an arrow stencilled on the line. The base of the arrow should be situated 400 mm away from the
colour identification and in the most visible position (see Appendix Figure 9.4).
All markers should be positioned such that they are visibly pleasing.
A9.9.2 Line Number

All lines 2" NPS and larger shall be marked / identified with the line number by stencilling. Line number shall be
applied at the start and end of the line (minimum requirement) and at intervals not exceeding 20m along horizontal
or vertical section of pipework (see Appendix Figure 9.4).
Work Identification Number (WIN)

All equipment vessels, tanks, rotating machinery and any other plant equipment, which is assigned a WIN/UTC
number must show this number stencilled, in the most visible position.
Size of Lettering and Numerals

Lettering and numeral height shall be equivalent to half pipe diameter with a minimum of 2" and a maximum of
6".
Colour Coding of Storage Tanks Exterior and Components

Offshore has established a background coding scheme for its offshore and onshore operating facilities. This
scheme unifies the finish colour of similar structures or differentiate between a group of operating facilities from
another depending upon its field origin. Unlike colour identification of pipework and services as detailed in this
Appendix of this of this Specification, the following colour coding does not identify a particular service.
In Appendix Table 9.25, unless otherwise specified during project stage and submitted to the COMPANY for
approval, are defined the final colours of storage and process tanks exterior included or installed on onshore
structures related to the field of origin.

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Appendix Table 9.25 Colour Coding of Storage Tanks Exterior - Offshore
Application Colour and Colour Coding According to Filed of Origin
Umm Zakum Bundiq Shared Zirku Sarb Zirku /
Shaif Gas Arzanah /
UZ Artificial
Island / UAD
/ UZ Towers
Complexes /
SATF
Gasoline Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White Goose Grey
Green Blue Blue 10 C 31 00 E 53 10 A 01 00 A 05
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51
Diesel Oil Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White White
Green Blue Blue 10 C 31 00 E 53 10 A 01 00 E 55
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51
Fuel Oil Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White Black
Bitumen Green Blue Blue 10 C 31 00 E 53 10 A 01 00 E 53
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51
Crude Oil Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White Magnolia
Green Blue Blue 10 C 31 00 E 53 10 A 01 08 B 15
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51
Water Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White Goose Grey
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51
Sulphuric Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White Goose Grey
Acid Green Blue Blue 10 C 31 00 E 53 10 A 01 00 A 05
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51
Glycol Bright Duck Egg Cornflower Ivory Black White Goose Grey
14 E 51 16 C 33 20 E 51

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Pipeline Identification Colours
Appendix Table 9.26 Pipeline Identification Colours - Offshore

Pipe Content Basic Secondary Identification Colour Basic
Identification Identification
Colour Colour
Crude Oil (Live) Saddle Brown Sunflower Yellow Saddle Brown
06 C 39 10 E 53 06 C 39
Crude Oil Saddle Brown Dark Laurel Saddle Brown
(Stabilized) 06 C 39 12 D 45 06 C 39
Crude Oil (Export) Saddle Brown Cornflower Blue Saddle Brown
06 C 39 20 E 51 06 C 39
Separated Oil Saddle Brown Mandarin Orange Saddle Brown
06 C 39 06 E 51 06 C 39
Recovered Oil Saddle Brown Deep Purple Saddle Brown
06 C 39 22 D 45 06 C 39
Oily Water (OW) Saddle Brown Violet Saddle Brown
06 C 39 02 D 44 06 C 39
Sludge (SL) Saddle Brown Cobalt Blue Saddle Brown
06 C 39 18 E 53 06 C 39
Sour Gas (Wet) Butterscotch Poppy Red Dawn Grey Poppy Red Butterscotch
08 C 35 04 E 53 10 A 03 04 E 53 08 C 35
Sour Gas (Dry) Butterscotch Poppy Red Saddle Brown Poppy Red Butterscotch
08 C 35 04 E 53 06 C 39 04 E 53 08 C 35
Sweet Gas (Wet) Butterscotch Dark Laurel Dawn Grey Dark Laurel Butterscotch
< 100 ppm H2S 08 C 35 12 D 45 10 A 03 12 D 45 08 C 35
Sweet Gas (Dry) Butterscotch Dark Laurel Saddle Brown Dark Laurel Butterscotch
< 100 ppm H2S 08 C 35 12 D 45 06 C 39 12 D 45 08 C 35
Flare Gas Butterscotch Deep Purple Butterscotch
08 C 35 22 D 45 08 C 35
Condensate Butterscotch Violet Butterscotch
08 C 35 02 D 44 08 C 35
Gas Condensate Butterscotch Violet White Violet Butterscotch
08 C 35 02 D 44 00 E 55 02 D 44 08 C 35
HP / LP Fuel Gas Butterscotch Black Butterscotch
(HFG / LFG) 08 C 35 00 E 53 08 C 35
Propane Butterscotch Cornflower Blue Butterscotch
08 C 35 20 E 51 08 C 35
Pilot Gas to Flare Butterscotch White Butterscotch
08 C 35 00 E 55 08 C 35
Reboiler Vent Gas Butterscotch White Dark Laurel White Butterscotch
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Colour Colour
Gas to Atmosphere Butterscotch White Deep Purple White Butterscotch
08 C 35 00 E 55 22 D 45 00 E 55 08 C 35
Process Gas (P) Butterscotch White Sunflower White Butterscotch
08 C 35 00 E 55 Yellow 00 E 55 08 C 35
10 E 53
HP Relief (HRV) Butterscotch Deep Purple Dawn Grey Deep Purple Butterscotch
08 C 35 22 D 45 10 A 03 22 D 45 08 C 35
LP Relief Gas (LRV) Butterscotch Dark Laurel Butterscotch
08 C 35 12 D 45 08 C 35
Gas Injection (GJ) Butterscotch Saddle Brown Butterscotch
08 C 35 06 C 39 08 C 35
Relief Gas (RV) Butterscotch Cobalt Blue Saddle Brown Cobalt Blue Butterscotch
08 C 35 18 E 53 06 C 39 18 E 53 08 C 35
Halon Cornflower Dark Laurel Cornflower
Blue 12 D 45 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Inergen Cornflower Dark Laurel Butterscotch Dark Laurel Cornflower
Blue 12 D 45 08 C 35 12 D 45 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Vacuum Cornflower Sunflower Yellow Cornflower
Blue 10 E 53 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Nitrogen Cornflower Mandarin Orange Cornflower
Blue 06 E 51 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Oxygen Cornflower Poppy Red Cornflower
Blue 04 E 53 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Instrument Air Cornflower Black Cornflower
Blue 00 E 53 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Industrial Air Cornflower White Cornflower
Blue 00 E 55 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Chlorine Gas Cornflower Deep Purple Cornflower
Blue 22 D 45 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Carbon Dioxide Cornflower Saddle Brown Cornflower
Blue 06 C 39 Blue
20 E 51 20 E 51
Plant Utility Air (PA) Cornflower Violet Cornflower
Blue 02 D 44 Blue
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Colour Colour
Fire Water Poppy Red
04 E 53
Foam (Fire Fighting) Poppy Red Butterscotch Poppy Red
04 E 53 08 C 35 04 E 53
Acid Gas (AG) Deep Purple White Deep Purple
22 D 45 00 E 55 22 D 45
Caustic Soda Deep Purple Black Deep Purple
22 D 45 00 E 53 22 D 45
Sodium Hypochlorite Deep Purple Dark Laurel Deep Purple
22 D 45 12 D 45 22 D 45
Steam Dawn Grey
10 A 03
Steam Condensate Dawn Grey Dark Laurel Dawn Grey
10 A 03 12 D 45 10 A 03
Bunker Fuel Black Cornflower Blue Black
00 E 53 20 E 51 00 E 53
Aviation Fuel Black Deep Purple Black
00 E 53 22 D 45 00 E 53
Furnace Fuel Black Poppy Red Black
00 E 53 04 E 53 00 E 53
Kerosene Black Mandarin Orange Black
00 E 53 06 E 51 00 E 53
Gasoline Black Sunflower Yellow Black
00 E 53 10 E 53 00 E 53
Diesel Oil Black White Black
00 E 53 00 E 55 00 E 53
Lube Oil Black Dark Laurel Black
00 E 53 12 D 45 00 E 53
Hydraulic Oil Black Violet Black
00 E 53 02 D 44 00 E 53
Hot Oil (HO) Black Dawn Grey Black
00 E 53 10 A 03 00 E 53
Recovered Oil (RO) Black Butterscotch Black
00 E 53 08 C 35 00 E 53
Water Dark Laurel
12 D 45
Sea Water (SW) Dark Laurel White Dark Laurel
12 D 45 00 E 55 12 D 45
Sea Water Return Dark Laurel White Poppy Red White Dark Laurel
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Colour Colour
Hot Water Dark Laurel Dawn Grey Dark Laurel
12 D 45 10 A 03 12 D 45
Sour Water Dark Laurel Sunflower Yellow Dark Laurel
12 D 45 10 E 53 12 D 45
Cooling Water Dark Laurel Mandarin Orange Dark Laurel
12 D 45 06 E 51 12 D 45
Utility Water Dark Laurel Saddle Brown Dark Laurel
12 D 45 06 C 39 12 D 45
Potable Water Dark Laurel Cornflower Blue Dark Laurel
12 D 45 20 E 51 12 D 45
Ballast Water Dark Laurel Poppy Red Dark Laurel
12 D 45 04 E 53 12 D 45
Injection Sea Water Dark Laurel Black Dark Laurel
12 D 45 00 E 53 12 D 45
Boiler Feed Water Dark Laurel Butterscotch Dark Laurel
12 D 45 08 C 35 12 D 45
Effluent Water / Dark Laurel Violet Dark Laurel
Sewage (SW) 12 D 45 02 D 44 12 D 45
Deoxygenated Sea Dark Laurel Deep Purple Dark Laurel
Water / Treated 12 D 45 22 D 45 12 D 45
Water (TW)
Demin Water (DMW) Dark Laurel Cobalt Blue Saddle Brown Cobalt Blue Dark Laurel
12 D 45 18 E 53 06 C 39 18 E 53 12 D 45
Fresh Water (FW) Dark Laurel Cornflower White Cornflower Dark Laurel
12 D 45 Blue 00 E 55 Blue 12 D 45
20 E 51 20 E 51
Desalter Wash Dark Laurel Saddle Brown Cobalt Blue Saddle Brown Dark Laurel
Water (DWW) 12 D 45 06 C 39 18 E 53 06 C 39 12 D 45
Produced Water Dark Laurel Mandarin Saddle Brown Mandarin Dark Laurel
(PW) 12 D 45 Orange 06 C 39 Orange 12 D 45
06 E 51 06 E 51
Seawater Supply Dark Laurel Sunflower Poppy Red Sunflower Dark Laurel
(SWS) 12 D 45 Yellow 04 E 53 Yellow 12 D 45
10 E 53 10 E 53
Open Drain Linden Green Saddle Brown White Saddle Brown Linden Green
12 E 53 06 C 39 00 E 55 06 C 39 12 E 53
Closed Drain Linden Green Butterscotch White Butterscotch Linden Green
12 E 53 08 C 35 00 E 55 08 C 35 12 E 53
Drains to Sea Linden Green Cornflower White Cornflower Linden Green
12 E 53 Blue 00 E 55 Blue 12 E 53
20 E 51 20 E 51
Relief Vent Linden Green Deep Purple White Deep Purple Linden Green
12 E 53 22 D 45 00 E 55 22 D 45 12 E 53

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Colour Colour
Slops Linden Green Poppy Red White Poppy Red Linden Green
12 E 53 04 E 53 00 E 55 04 E 53 12 E 53
Injection Chemical Mandarin White Mandarin
(CIN) Orange 00 E 55 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Oil Corrosion Mandarin White Dark Laurel White Mandarin
Inhibitor Chemical Orange 00 E 55 12 D 45 00 E 55 Orange
Injection Biocide 06 E 51 06 E 51
(BCD)
Gas Corrosion Mandarin White Deep Purple White Mandarin
Inhibitor (Chemical Orange 00 E 55 22 D 45 00 E 55 Orange
Injection Anti-form 06 E 51 06 E 51
(ANF)
pH Controller Mandarin White Saddle Brown White Mandarin
Orange 00 E 55 06 C 39 00 E 55 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Chemical Injection Mandarin White Cobalt Blue White Mandarin
Methanol (MNL) Orange 00 E 55 18 E 53 00 E 55 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Scale Inhibitor Mandarin Deep Purple Mandarin
Orange 22 D 45 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Chemical Injection Mandarin Dawn Grey Mandarin
Oxygen Scavenger Orange 10 A 03 Orange
(OSC) 06 E 51 06 E 51
Catalyst (Cobalt Mandarin Cobalt Blue Mandarin
Chloride) Orange 18 E 53 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Chemical Injection Mandarin Violet Mandarin
Demulsifier (DMF) Orange 02 D 44 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Polyelectrolyte Mandarin Dark Laurel Mandarin
Orange 12 D 45 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Bentonite Mandarin Sunflower Yellow Mandarin
Orange 10 E 53 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Biocide Mandarin Saddle Brown Mandarin
Orange 06 C 39 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Methanol Mandarin Poppy Red Mandarin
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Colour Colour
Diethanolamine Mandarin Cornflower Blue Mandarin
06 E 51 06 E 51
Amine - Mandarin Butterscotch Mandarin
Cyclohexylamine Orange 08 C 35 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Glycol (MEG) Mandarin Black White Black Mandarin
Orange 00 E 53 00 E 55 00 E 53 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Glycol (TEG) Mandarin Black Poppy Red Black Mandarin
Orange 00 E 53 04 E 53 00 E 53 Orange
06 E 51 06 E 51
Refrigerant White Mandarin Orange White
00 E 55 06 E 51 00 E 55

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SAFETY COLOUR CODING AND IDENTIFICATION - LNG
All colour references for BS 1710 “Identification of Pipelines and Services” LNG adopted safety colours shall be
taken from BS 4800, unless otherwise stated.
All plant equipment, piping and structure shall be coated the same colour, Goose Grey (BS 00 A 05) and shall be
known as the general site background colour.
All colours used for the basic identification colours and colour code indications used in conjunction with the
ADNOC particular colour coding scheme shall be BS 4800 Colour Reference in general in accordance with BS
1710.
Additional information such as Line Nos., Contents, or Equipment / Tag Numbers shall be stencilled in black or
white on the safety colour code or on yellow information panels.
Piping Identification Colour Scheme
Appendix Table 10.27 Pipeline Identification Colours - LNG

Pipe Contents Identification Colour Safety Colour Code Identification Colour
Gas
Sour Gas Butterscotch Poppy Red Butterscotch
08 C 35 04 E 53 08 C 35
Sweet Gas Butterscotch Dark Laurel Butterscotch
08 C 35 12 D 45 08 C 35
Sour Flare Gas Butterscotch Purple Heather Butterscotch
08 C 35 22 C 37 08 C 35
Sweet Flare Gas Butterscotch Cornflower Blue Butterscotch
08 C 35 20 E 51 08 C 35
Propane Butterscotch Black Butterscotch
08 C 35 00 E 53 08 C 35
Multi Component Butterscotch White Butterscotch
Refrigerant 08 C 35 00 E 55 08 C 35
Air
Plant Air Cornflower Blue White Cornflower Blue
20 E 51 00 E 55 20 E 51
Instrument Air Cornflower Blue Black Cornflower Blue
20 E 51 00 E 53 20 E 51
Halon / CO2 Cornflower Blue Dark Laurel Cornflower Blue
20 E 51 12 D 45 20 E 51
Nitrogen Cornflower Blue Mandarin Orange Cornflower Blue
20 E 51 06 E 51 20 E 51
Oxygen Cornflower Blue Poppy Red Cornflower Blue
20 E 51 04 E 53 20 E 51
Hypochlorite Cornflower Blue Purple Heather Cornflower Blue
20 E 51 22 C 37 20 E 51

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Oil
Lube Oil Black Dark Laurel Black
00 E 53 12 D 45 00 E 53
Hydraulic Oil Black Regal Violet Black
00 E 53 24 C 39 00 E 53
Diesel Oil Black White Black
00 E 53 00 E 55 00 E 53
Sour Oil Black Poppy Red Black
00 E 53 04 E 53 00 E 53
Water
Sea Water C.W. Inlet Dark Laurel White Dark Laurel
12 D 45 00 E 55 12 D 45
Dirty Condensate Dark Laurel Golden Yellow Dark Laurel
12 D 45 08 E 51 12 D 45
Clean Condensate Dark Laurel Poppy Red Dark Laurel
12 D 45 04 E 53 12 D 45
Sea Water CW Outlet Dark Laurel Mandarin Orange Dark Laurel
Higher Temp 12 D 45 06 E 51 12 D 45
Process / Jacket Water Dark Laurel Saddle Brown Dark Laurel
12 D 45 06 C 39 12 D 45
Potable Water Dark Laurel Cornflower Blue Dark Laurel
12 D 45 20 E 51 12 D 45
Sour Water Dark Laurel Regal Violet Dark Laurel
12 D 45 24 C 39 12 D 45
Boiler Feed Water Dark Laurel Butterscotch Dark Laurel
12 D 45 08 C 35 12 D 45
Desalinated Water Dark Laurel Black Dark Laurel
12 D 45 00 E 53 12 D 45
Dematerialized Water Dark Laurel Purple Heather Dark Laurel
12 D 45 22 C 37 12 D 45
Fire Fighting
Fire water Goose Grey Poppy Red Goose Grey
00 A 05 04 E 53 00 A 05
Foam (Fire Fighting) Poppy Red Butterscotch Poppy Red
04 E 53 08 C 35 04 E 53
Steam
Steam Dawn Grey
10 A 03
Steam Condensate Dawn Grey Dark Laurel Dawn Grey
10 A 03 12 D 45 10 A 03
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K2CO3 Carbonate Golden Yellow Purple Heather Golden Yellow
08 E 51 22 C 37 08 E 51
UCON + Antifoam Golden Yellow Poppy Red Golden Yellow
08 E 51 04 E 53 08 E 51
Di-ethylamine DEA Golden Yellow Cornflower Blue Golden Yellow
08 E 51 20 E 51 08 E 51
OCENOL Antifoam Golden Yellow Regal Violet Golden Yellow
08 E 51 24 C 39 08 E 51
Acids / Alkalis
Acid Purple Heather White Purple Heather
22 C 37 00 E 55 22 C 37
Alkalis Purple Heather Black Purple Heather
22 C 37 00 E 53 22 C 37
Appendix Table 10.28 BS 1710 (BS 4800) Colour Reference - LNG

Identification Colour BS Colour Piping and
Reference Equipment
Piping Colour
Goose Grey 00 A 05 Carbon steel
Dark Cherry 04 D 45 Stainless steel
Safety Colour
Dark Laurel 12 D 45 Water
Dawn Grey 10 A 03 Steam
Butterscotch 08 C 35 Gases
Purple Heather 22 C 37 Acid and Alkalis
Cornflower Blue 20 E 51 Air
Mandarin Orange 06 E 51 Electrical
Black 00 E 53 Oil
Poppy Red 04 E 53 Fire Fighting
White 00 E 55 General Service
Saddle Brown 06 C 39 General Service
Golden Yellow 08 E 51 General Service
Cobalt Blue 18 E 53 General Service
Sunflower Yellow 10 E 53 General Service
Regal Violet 24 C 39 General Service

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Appendix Table 10.29 Plant and Equipment Colour Scheme - LNG
Plant and Equipment Identification BS Colour
Colour Reference
Process Piping and Equipment Stainless Steel Dark Cherry 04 D 45
Process Piping Carbon Steel Goose Grey 00 A 05
All Structural steelwork, equipment, including pipe supports, Goose Grey 00 A 05
hangers, Storage Tanks, Vessels, Columns, Exchangers,
Panels and Cladding.
Active Fire Fighting equipment, Hydrants, Stang Monitors, loose Poppy Red 04 E 53
boxes
Rotating equipment, Pumps, Strainers and their supporting Antelope 08 B 21
plinths
Electrical motors with switch gear 440v, 3.3 Kv and 11 Kv Mandarin Orange 06 E 51
Lifting Equipment / Runway Beams Sunflower Yellow 10 E 53
Black 00 E 53
Safety Ladders and Handrails
Golden Yellow 08 E 51
Platform Gate Guards Poppy Red 04 E 53
Deck Gratings Onshore / Offshore (MIO) M.I.O - Micaceous Iron Oxide
Grey R8047
Appendix Table 10.30 Schedule of Process Code Identification - LNG

Code Description Code Description
K Chemicals LDEA Lean DEA Solution
LECA Lean Carbonate K2CO3 LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
LNGL LNG Liquid LNGV LNG Vapour Sweet
LNIT Liquid Nitrogen LOSO Lube / Seal Oil
LPG Liquid Petroleum Gas LPGV LPG Vapour
LTHC Light H.C. Vapours LU Lube Oil
MCR Mixed Component Refrigerant MCRV MCR Vapour
METH Methane MPFG M.P. Feed Gas
MR Mixed Refrigerant N2 Nitrogen
NGAC Natural Gas Condensate NGAS Natural Gas
OVAP Overhead Vapour OW Oily Water
PD Process Hydrocarbons (Sweet and PENT Pentane
Dry)
PENV Pentane Vapour PG Product Gas
PR Process Refrigerant PROL Propane Liquid
PROP Propane C3 PROV Propane Vapour

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Code Description Code Description
PROW Process Water PS Process Hydrocarbons (Sour and
Wet)
PW Process Hydrocarbons (Sweet and R12 Freon 12
Wet)
R22 Freon 22 RDEA Rich DEA Solution
RGAS Reactivation Gas RGGA Regeneration Gas
S Molten Sulphur SB Steam SB 8.6 Barg
SCH SH Steam Condensate SCL SL Steam Condensate
SEAW Sea Water SH Steam 62.5 Barg
SL Steam 4.2 Barg SM Steam 34.5 Barg
SO Seal Oil SOG Sour Gas
SOW Sour Water SPRW Spray Water
SS Sulphur Plant Steam ST Steam
SU Steam 1.5 Barg SULF Sulfamic Acid
SWG Sweet Gas SWGE Sewage
TC Equip. Trim Lines TE Equip. Trim Line
TEMW Tempered Water TIPB TIP Priming Blue
TIPG TIP Priming Green TIPR TIP Priming Red
TSP Tri-Sodium Phosphate TT Equip. Trim Line
WB Boiler Feed Water WC Cooling Water (Salt)
WD Water Potable WF Fire Water
WFG Wet Fuel Gas WGAS Waste Gas
WHCV Wet HC Vapour WHYD Wet Hydrocarbon
WJ Cooling Water (Jacket) WP Flushing Water (Process and
Pump)
WR Raw Water (Desalinated) WT Treated Water
WU Utility Water WV Water Vapour
Line Numbers
Line number shall be adopted to give assistance and clarity to the complex geometrical piping layout of the plant.
Line numbers (where adopted) shall be Black (BS 00 E 53) stencilling on Golden Yellow (BS 08 E 51) information
panels, these shall be shown immediately after inlet / outlet nozzles (where possible) of all equipment, vessels
and columns, and shall be repeated every 30 meters on straight line configuration of pipework, at change of
direction they shall be repeated immediately after bends and elbows, located below the centre line of the pipe
making it easily and clearly visible from ground level.

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LINING SCHEDULES FOR INTERNAL SURFACES
Appendix Table 11.31 Lining Schedules for Internal Surfaces

Service Lining
Range Number
COS Tank:- All Internal Pipework / Structural / Manhole / Nozzles within
CS T ≤ 60°C B-1
1.65 Metre / 2.15 Metre up Shell (Where GFRE Not Applied)
Underside and Sides of Floating Pontoons for Crude Oil Storage Tanks
Guide and Anti-Rotation Poles (Except Lower Tank GFRE Lining Level and CS T ≤ 80°C B-2
Above Roof Maximum Level
Internal Surfaces of Crude Oil Tanks (Bottom Plate within 2.15 Metre / 1.65
CS T ≤ 70°C B-4
Metre up Shell) - GFRE Lining
Internal Surfaces of Sea Water / Distilled and Deionized Water / Biocide /
Oxygen Scavenger / Corrosion Inhibitor / Slug Catcher / Sand Filters /
Vacuum Tower / Separators / Open and Closed Drain Drums / Amine CS T ≤ 80°C B-6
Absorbers / KO Drums / Desalters / Dehydrators / Sewage Tanks /
Spheroids / Sour and Oily Water Tanks
Internal Surfaces of Fresh and Potable Water Tanks CS T ≤ 60°C B-7
Internal Surfaces of Ethanol, Methanol and Alcohol Tanks CS T ≤ 80°C B-15
Internal Surfaces of Jet Fuel Tanks / Diesel Tank CS T ≤ 80°C B-8
Internal Surfaces of Void Spaces CS T ≤ 80°C B-9
Internal Surfaces of Swimming Pool CS T ≤ 60°C B-10
Internal Surfaces of Vessels / Equipment / Piping Operating at Elevated T ≤ 80°C /

CS B-11
Pressure 25 ≥ P ≤ 70 Barg
Tanks - Sea Water / Brackish Water / Utility Water / Treated Water CS T ≤ 80°C B-12
Tanks - Demin Water CS T ≤ 80°C B-3
Tanks – Hydro-Carbon Condensate CS T ≤ 80°C B-14
Tanks - Caustic Soda 45-50% CS T ≤ 80°C B-13
Tanks - HCL ≤ 37% CS T ≤ 80°C B-5
Tanks - Sulphuric Acid 98% CS T ≤ 80°C B-16

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LINING SYSTEMS FOR INTERNAL SURFACES
Appendix Table 12.32 Lining Systems for Internal Surfaces

Lining Surface
System Substrate Preparation and Coat Generic System Details DFT
Number Blast Profile
1st Solvent Free Epoxy 150 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-1 CS
40 µm - 50 µm
2nd Solvent Free Epoxy 150 µm
1st Epoxy Phenolic 150 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-2 CS
50 µm - 75 µm
2nd Epoxy Phenolic 150 µm
1st Epoxy Phenolic 200 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-3 CS
50 µm - 75 µm
2nd Epoxy Phenolic 200 µm
1st Epoxy Primer 20 µm - 30 µm
2nd Epoxy Caulk N/A
Epoxy - Hand Lay Up Glass Fibre Laminate

3rd 1000 µm
(450 g/m2)
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-4 CS
75 µm - 100 µm
Epoxy - Hand Lay Up Glass Fibre Laminate
4th 1000 µm
(450 g/m2)
5th Tissue (27 - 30g/m2) 500 µm
6th Gel Coat 300 µm
Additional Notes for Lining System B-4.
Only approved glass fibre laminate and tissue material shall be used:
i. Glass Fibre Laminate - Owens Corning M705
ii. Tissue - Fiberill 1777
CONTRACTOR shall submit detail application procedure for COMPANY review / approval prior to commence any
internal GFRE lining.
PQT with approved material shall be completed prior to commence any internal GFRE lining works.
Internal GFRE lining shall be carried out by COMPANY qualified SUB-CONTRACTORs only.
Primer shall be considered only in case of failure in dehumidification system for short period and shall be strictly
in the recommended DFT range.
GFRE lining shall be applied at shell height of 2.15m for DAS Island and 1.65 m for Zirku Island COS tanks.
1st Glass Flake Reinforced Vinyl Ester 500 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-5 CS
50 µm - 75 µm
2nd Glass Flake Reinforced Vinyl Ester 500 µm

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Lining Surface
1st Glass Flake Reinforced Vinyl Ester 750 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-6 CS
75 µm - 100 µm
2nd Glass Flake Reinforced Vinyl Ester 750 µm
Solvent Free Epoxy

1st 200 µm
(Local Authority Potable Water Approved)
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-7 CS
75 µm - 100 µm
Solvent Free Epoxy
2nd 200 µm
(Local Authority Potable Water Approved)
The lining system shall be certified and suitable for drinking water and shall have local (Municipality / ADWEA)
statutory authority approval for potable / drinking water.
Phenolic Epoxy, Polyamine Cured

1st 125 µm - 150 µm
(Energy Institute / UK EI 1541 Requirements)
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-8 CS
50 µm - 75 µm
Phenolic Epoxy, Polyamine Cured
2nd 125 µm - 150 µm
(Energy Institute / UK EI 1541 Requirements)
1st Surface Tolerant Epoxy - Aluminium 100 µm

Sa 2.5 / SSPC-SP 5
B-9 CS
45 µm - 75 µm
2nd Surface Tolerant Epoxy - Aluminium 100 µm
Solvent Free Epoxy

1st 200 µm
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5 (Potable Water Approved)
B-10 CS
50 µm - 75 µm Solvent Free Epoxy
2nd 200 µm
(Potable Water Approved)
The lining system shall be resistant to chemicals, suitable for use in permanent contact with water and not affects
the quality of water. Lining MANUFACTURER shall provide the relevant certification that shall be submitted to
COMPANY for approval.
1st Phenolic Novolac Epoxy 150 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-11 CS
50 µm - 75 µm
2nd Phenolic Novolac Epoxy 150 µm
1st Epoxy Primer 50 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-12 CS 2nd High Build Epoxy 250 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
3rd High Build Epoxy 250 µm
1st Epoxy Novolac 125 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-13 CS
50 µm - 75 µm
2nd Epoxy Novolac 125 µm
B-14 CS 1st Epoxy Novolac 150 µm

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Lining Surface
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
2nd Epoxy Novolac 150 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
1st Phenolic Novolac Epoxy 150 µm

Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-15 CS
25 µm - 50 µm
2nd Phenolic Novolac Epoxy 150 µm
Sa 3 / SSPC-SP 5
B-16 CS 1st Solvent Two Hybridized Epoxy 400 µm
50 µm - 75 µm
Notes for Appendix Table 12.32

1. All relevant QA / QC steps and specific ITP to be developed in accordance with this specification,
and shall be approved by COMPANY along with specific procedures, prior to commence of any
lining activity.
2. If any requirement or operating parameters not covered in this specification, the lining system
shall be evaluated on individual case by case basis by COMPANY.

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OFFSHORE HELIDECK IDENTIFICATION
The information / dimensions in this Appendix are for illustrative purposes only and may differ based on the
dimension and layout of Helidecks, therefore, CONTRACTOR shall consult with COMPANY’s Technical
Authorities for applicable Helideck Markings in accordance with Civil Aviation Advisory Publication, CAAP 71
requirement prior to commencement of project.
Visual Aids
Offshore is committed to provide the required visual aids in all its helidecks, manned and unmanned, to satisfy
the regulatory requirements for offshore helidecks in the UAE as established in General Civil Aviation Authority’s
(GCAA) CAAP 71.
Touchdown / Positioning Marking Circle
A13.2.1 Dimension
The touchdown / positioning marking is defined as a circle of 0.5 x D inner radius and a line width of at least 1 m.
Appendix Figure 13.6 Touchdown / Positioning Marking Circle - Offshore
Location
The touchdown / positioning marking circle should be ideally located in the centre of the Final Approach and
Take-off (FATO), except where the results of an aeronautical survey indicates that an offset marking may be
beneficial to the safety of helicopter operations and not detrimental to the safe movement of personnel.
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A13.3.1 Characteristics
The circle must be painted in yellow, as illustrated below:
Appendix Figure 13.7 Location of Touchdown Markings - Centralised Touchdown Markings - Offshore
Appendix Figure 13.8 Location of Touchdown Markings - Fully Offset Touchdown Markings - Offshore

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Helideck Identification (H) Marking
A13.4.1 Dimension
A helideck identification marking must be provided in the form of an “H” with:
Height of 4 m
Width not exceeding 3 m
Stroke width not exceeding 0.75 m
Appendix Figure 13.9 Dimensions of the Helideck Identification “H” Marking (Standard Size) - Offshore

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A13.4.2 Location
Helideck identification “H” marking must be located in the centre of the touchdown / positioning circle.
The centreline of the cross Barg of the “H” should pass through by the bisector of the Obstacle Free Sector (OFS).
Where necessary to clear an obstacle), the H marking can be swung by an angle not exceeding ±15 degrees
from the normal for the OFS as illustrated below.
The “H” marking must be painted white.

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Appendix Figure 13.10 Helideck Identification Marking Reflecting a Swung Obstacle Free Sector) - Offshore
Maximum Allowable Mass Marking
A13.5.1 Location
A maximum allowable mass marking has to be arranged so as to be readable from the preferred final approach
direction. This is usually a direction lining up with the prevailing wind direction for the facility.
A13.5.2 Dimension
The size (height) of the characters must be at least 90 cm with decimal point of 18cm 2. The form and proportions
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Appendix Figure 13.11 Form and Proportions of Numbers and Letters - Offshore
The maximum allowable mass marking has to be expressed with one decimal value followed by the units’
abbreviation (t). All existing helidecks must be painted with the t-value corresponding to its maximum bearing
capacity as established in the Helideck Landing Limitation (HLL).
The numbers and the letter of the marking and the decimal point must be painted in white and outlined with black
to improve colour contrasting with the background.

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Appendix Figure 13.12 Maximum Allowable Mass Marking (Typical) - Offshore
FATO / TLOF Perimeter Marking
A13.6.1 Location
A Final Approach and Take-off / Touchdown and Lift-off (FATO / TLOF) perimeter marking denoting the extent of
the FATO / TLOF must be painted around the edge of the FATO / TLOF.
A13.6.2 Dimension
The FATO / TLOF perimeter marking must be painted using a continuous line having a thickness of at least 30
cm.
The FATO / TLOF perimeter marking must be painted white.
Appendix Figure 13.13 FATO / TLOF Perimeter Marking (Typical) - Offshore

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D-Value Markings
A13.7.1 Location
D-value markings have to be displayed within the broken white FATO / TLOF perimeter line at three locations as
shown below, so that at least one marking is readable from the final approach direction.
Appendix Figure 13.14 D-Value Markings Typical - Offshore
A13.7.2 Dimension
The size of the characters must be at least 90 cm.

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The D-value marking must be painted in white and outlined in black and must be expressed to the nearest whole
number (rounded).
Helideck Obstacle Free Sector (Chevron) Marking

A helideck with obstacles above the level of the FATO / TLOF is required to display an obstacle free sector
(chevron) marking to denote the origin of the obstacle free sector.
A13.8.1 Location
The apex of chevron is located in the perimeter of the FATO / TLOF. Typical locations of the chevron include:
Nearby solar panels or other equipment installed in proximity to the FATO and outstanding the level of
the FATO
Upon vent booms installed below the FATO.
Strategically located to clear both obstacles above the FATO and below it
Appendix Figure 13.15 Chevron Examples at Offshore Facilities - Offshore
A13.8.2 Dimension
The origin of the obstacle-free sector must be marked on the helideck by a chevron, each leg forming the angle
of the obstacle-free sector and being:
79 cm long
10 cm wide
Where the OFS is swung then the chevron must be swung as well accordingly.
The chevron must be painted in black.

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Appendix Figure 13.16 Helideck Chevron - Offshore
Helideck Name Marking
A13.9.1 Location
The helideck name marking must be painted between the chevron and the touchdown / positioning marking circle.
A13.9.2 Dimension
The helideck name marking must have a height of 1.5 m.
Where the helideck name marking consists of more than one word it is recommended that the space between
words be approximately 50% of character height.

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Appendix Figure 13.17 Helideck Name Marking - Offshore
The helideck name marking must be painted in white.
The helideck name marking must consist of the name or the alphanumeric designator of the helideck as used in
the radio (R/T) communications.
Providing a name that is unique and simple helps to keep to a minimum pilots’ concentration during final approach
and landing manoeuvre.
The character widths and stroke widths of nominal 1.2 m characters should be 80% of those prescribed by
International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Annex 14. Where the character height is 1.5 m, the character
widths and stroke widths should be in accordance with ICAO Annex 14.
Surface Marking
Surface background marking is provided to assist pilots to identify the location during an approach and to
emphasise the position of the markings.
The helideck surface encapsulated by the white FATO / TLOF perimeter marking must be:
Dark green in steel surface helidecks.
Light grey in aluminium surface helidecks.
The conspicuity of white and yellow markings on light grey helideck surfaces should be outlined with a 10 cm
black line or by overlaying white or yellow markings on a painted black background.

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Prohibited Landing Sector (PLS) Marking
A13.11.1 Location
The PLS must be located in a way that ensures that a helicopter cannot land towards an obstacle which is not
within the pilot’s field of view.
The PLS has to be located on the touchdown / positioning circle, opposite from the personnel access point.
A13.11.2 Dimension
The arc of coverage should be sufficient to ensure that the tail rotor system will be positioned clear of the
obstruction when hovering above, and touching down on, the yellow circle at any location beyond the PLS marking.
The minimum PLS marking should cover an arc of at least 30 degrees, extending by a minimum 10 to 15 degrees
either side of the edge of the obstacle.
There is two different ways to define a PLS:
By a hatched marking overlaid on the portion of the yellow touchdown / positioning marking circle, and
extending out to the FATO / TLOF perimeter marking within the relevant headings
“No Nose” arc into a touchdown / positioning marking circle bordered in red with the words “No Nose”
clearly marked in red on a white background
Appendix Figure 13.18 Examples of an Alternative Prohibited Landing Sector (PLS) Marking – Offshore
Visual Aids for Denoting Obstacles

Fixed obstacles which present a hazard to helicopters should be readily visible from the air. Alternate black and
white, black and yellow, or red and white bands should be painted with not less than 0.5 metres, or more than 6
metres wide. The colour should be chosen to contrast with the background to the maximum extent.
Obstacles to be marked in these contrasting colours include any lattice tower structures and crane booms which
are close to the helideck or to the Limited Obstacle Sector (LOS) boundary. Similarly, parts of the leg (or legs) of
a self-elevating jack-up unit that are adjacent to the helideck and which extend, or can extend above it, should
also be marked in the same manner. Illustrative examples of Offshore helideck marking

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The figures below illustrate standard helideck marking in some of Offshore facilities:
A13.12.1 UZ-Corniche (ACPT-2)

Appendix Figure 13.19 Example of Helideck Marking in ACPT-2 Corniche Typical - Offshore
A13.12.2 UZ-Artificial Island

Appendix Figure 13.20 Example of Helideck Marking in South Artificial Island Typical – Offshore

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Satellites and Complexes
Appendix Figure 13.21 Example of Helideck Marking in North Satellite Typical - Offshore
Wellhead Platform (Type 1)
Appendix Figure 13.22 Example of Helideck Marking in PC 063 - Offshore
Wellhead Platform (Type 2)

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Appendix Figure 13.23 Example of helideck marking in PC 042 - Offshore
Appendix Figure 13.24 Example of Helideck Marking in LZ / US Field - Offshore
(Number / Dimension for Illustrative Purposes Only)

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FIBERGLASS REINFORCED EPOXY LININGS FOR BOTTOM OF CRUDE OIL
STORAGE TANKS
Requirements for GFRE Linings Application with Hand lay-up Glass Fibre Reinforced Epoxy System
General
This section covers COMPANY minimum requirements for abrasive blasting and lining of internal steel surface
of the tank bottom, a minimum of level as follows:
Appendix Table 14.33 Minimum Level of Internal Steel Surface of Tank Bottom
Location Bottom Height Upright Shell
ADNOC Offshore (Das Island) 100% 2.15 m
ADNOC Offshore (Zirku Island) 100% 1.65 m
ADNOC Offshore (SARB) 100% 1.15 m
ADNOC Onshore 100% 2.0 - 2.5 m
ADNOC Refining 100% 1m
The system described in this specification consists of 2 mats (450 g/m 2) plus one tissue (27-30 g/m2) embedded
in an epoxy resin with a final DFT of not less than 2800 microns.
Prior to commencement of any blasting work, all grease, oil, dirt and any other contamination shall be removed
in accordance with the requirements of SSPC-SP 1.
On completion of the degreasing / cleaning all surfaces shall be high pressure fresh water washed (3500 psig /
241.32 barg). All surfaces shall be allowed to dry.
Following washing down, Chloride levels shall be measured on the shell, underside of the roof and the tank floor
and recorded. Bresle method shall be used to determine soluble salt levels.
Prior to commencement of any GFRE work, all surface irregularities including weld spatters, weld fluxes, rough
capping, surface lamination and underlying mill scale shall be removed using mechanical tools.
Any surface irregularity which may become apparent after surface preparation shall be similarly treated.
Environmental and Working Conditions

The typical minimum dew point differential specified for holding a blast over an extended period of time is 9 to
14°C with a relative humidity not to exceed 40 to 55%. The CONTRACTOR should refer to SSPC-TR 3 / NACE
6A192 - “Dehumidification and Temperature Control during Surface Preparation, Application, and Curing for
Coatings / Linings of Steel Tanks, Vessels, and Other Enclosed Areas” for guidance.
The air temperature, relative humidity, dew point and steel temperature are to be recorded hourly throughout the
duration of the work through a computerized system as well as verified manually.
A detailed method statement on how the CONTRACTOR proposes to maintain the environmental conditions
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Suitable enclosed changing areas shall be provided for personnel to change PPE prior to entering the tank
through an air lock.
Entrance and exit of personnel to the tank must be controlled to reduce possible contamination.
All ducting to be sealed at manholes and no manhole shall be left open to the atmosphere. The roof shall be
sealed and shaded from direct sunlight. Additionally, tarpaulin shall be used to seal the area between the roof
edge and the shell to prevent contamination from falling onto the tank shell and bottom.
The CONTRACTOR should refer to SSPC-Guide 12 to determine the quantity and quality of lighting that is
conducive to achieving quality surface preparation, coating application, inspection and accident prevention. All
lighting shall conform to COMPANY Safety Regulations.
Degree of Cleanliness and Surface Profile

Surface preparation to Sa 3 with a surface profile of 75 - 100 microns
Open Blasting
Blasting shall start on nozzles, pipes, shell, around the legs and the annular plate by means of open blasting.
Appropriately sized abrasives shall be used. Following the completion of the open blasting, spent abrasives shall
be removed and the roof underside blown down with compressed air to remove residual dust; this should be
followed by a complete vacuum cleaning of the tank floor using industrial vacuum cleaners.
Vacuum Blasting
Following the completion of all open blasting of the shell and associated components, the floor shall be blasted
using fully enclosed shot blasting machines (vacuum blasting - dust free blasting). In order to reduce the possibility
of contamination by using hydraulically powered machines electrically powered machines are to be used. A full
Risk Assessment covering the use of electrically powered blasting machines must be submitted by the
CONTRACTOR.
A mixture of a steel grit and shot shall be utilized to produce the desired angular surface profile. Vacuum blasting
shall only commence following the completion of the open blasting.
All abrasive material used for both open and vacuum blasting shall meet the requirements of this specification.
Priming (in case of Dehumidification Failure)

In case of dehumidification failure and before rust blooming occurs, all abrasive blasted surfaces (open and
vacuum) are to be immediately coated with an approved holding primer. The holding primer shall be spray applied
at a thickness not to exceed 30 µm. If the holding primer is applied to a thickness that visibly masks the anchor
pattern, it shall be removed by abrasive blast cleaning and reapplied.
Hand Lay-up Application

Only COMPANY approved GFRE systems applied by approved application CONTRACTORs shall be considered
for this work. Primers, caulking / coving materials, laminating resin, and topcoats shall be supplied by one Lining
MANUFACTURER.
Once the entire leg landing plates have been treated as described in this specification clause 8.9.8 below, the
laminate for shell and floor can be laid.
The glass fibre hand lay-up application to the floor may start only after the following progress has been achieved:

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All open blasting / lining / painting / inspection of the shell and nozzles is completed.
Minimum 50% of the floor vacuum blasted.
Minimum 20% of the landing legs laminated plates are in place.
Landing Legs Reinforcing Plates

A number of pre-cut plates (striker plates) shall be cut to size (a nominal diameter of approximately 1" less than
the in-situ plate). The edges of the pre-cut plates shall be ground smooth and abrasive blast the plates to Sa 3
with a surface profile of 75-100 microns.
The plates shall be prepared in the following manner:
Apply the approved catalysed epoxy resin to plate and lay-in the approved glass reinforcing mat.
Apply further catalysed epoxy resin.
Consolidate with a metal washer roller.
Lay in a second layer of the glass reinforcing mat. The whole to be consolidated with a metal washer
roller to ensure that no air is trapped within the mat.
Apply the gel coat in the approved manner. The plates are then left allowed to attain full cure. Once cured,
the edges are to be trimmed.
Support the weight of the roof around each leg in turn following this procedure:
For roof legs - remove leg completely, for landing pads, and bleeder vents raise leg / pad a minimum of
25 mm.
Using solvent soaked rags, clean away any sludge trapped directly under the leg, if any. Allow to dry.
Abrasive blast, using a vacuum system, to Sa 3.
Prepare epoxy mortar compound and apply to the welds of the in-situ plates under each leg forming a
fillet, allow to cure.
Apply catalysed epoxy resin to the in-situ plate and consolidate two layers of 450 gm/square meter mat
into the resin. The resin and mat must overlay the edges of the epoxy mortar fillet of the in-situ plate by
at least 150 mm.
Insert the pre-prepared GFRE coated plate (striker plates), cured laminated side up, under the leg,
ensuring the plate is centred.
Allow the leg to gently settle on the plate, this will force the plate into the wet glass fibre reinforced epoxy
system.
Fit a split protective PVC / steel cover of adequate dimension over the reinforcing plate to protect the
GFRP, and then make good any damaged surfaces.
After curing, the edge between the pre-prepared plated and the in-situ plate is to be filled with an epoxy
mortar.
When applying the GFRE treatment to the remainder of the tank floor the resin and glass mat
reinforcement shall overlap the new base plates by 10 cm minimum all around.
The above work may be carried out on a limited number of legs simultaneously, but the CONTRACTORs shall
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COMPANY’s representative. The CONTRACTORs shall provide jacks and packing of the temporary support of
roof legs.
When laminate and epoxy mortar fillet have cured, protect with polyethylene sheet held in place with mastic tape.
Epoxy Mortar / Caulking

After abrasive blasting, prepare epoxy mortar as per Lining MANUFACTURER / SUPPLIER instructions and
apply to all floor and shell welds, forming a smooth fillet between plates, leaving no step or ledge. This is
completed to ensure the GFRE does not encounter rough edges and minimizes the risk of entrapped air.
All welds, plate laps, reinforcing plates, roof support plates, rivets, holes and corrosion pits are to be caulked, to
a clean smooth finish, with the epoxy mortar.
A fillet of epoxy mortar shall be applied at the shell / annular plates internal weld around the circumference of the
tank to establish a smooth transition of the laminate.
Caulking between floor plates and shell to annular plates shall be applied directly before lamination and while the
epoxy mortar is within the curing time i.e. wet.
The epoxy mortar compound required to fill small fillet shall be made / mixed as per Lining MANUFACTURER /
SUPPLIER requirements.
Hand Lay-up Application
A14.10.1 Main Laminate

The lay-up operation across the tank bottom shall be completed in successive parallel strips of reinforcing
mat. The work direction shall start from one side of the tank and progress toward the other end across
the tank floor plates, ending at the main access manway. Each single layer of mat is to be completed
separately prior to application of the second layer.
The interface area between the GFRE system and the Barge steel, at the end of the limit on the up shell,
shall be completed and finished off in a layered, chamfered edge as per Appendix Figure 14.25 for Dad
Island COS Tanks and for Appendix Figure 14.26 Zirku Island COS Tanks.
Appendix Figure 14.25 Appendix Interface Area Between the GFRE System and Barge Steel - Das Island COS
Tanks

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Appendix Figure 14.26 Interface Area Between the GFRE System and Barge Steel - Zirku Island COS Tanks
The catalysed epoxy resin applied to the shell areas should not run or sag.
Catalysed epoxy resin shall be laid down to the primed steel surface by brush or roller.
The glass reinforcing mat (450 g/m 2) be embedded into the resin using a metal roller to remove entrapped
air, folds and wrinkles and ensure the complete wetting of the glass mat.
Additional resin should be applied and rolled as required to ensure that the glass mat is fully saturated,
and no entrapped air remains.
Each strip of reinforcement should overleap the adjoining strip to a minimum of 5 cm within the over-
coating internal otherwise 10 cm overlap shall be considered after adequate sanding down of the
overlapped strip.
The second (450 g/m 2) mat shall be laid as per explained and with a 50% overlap with the first layer
ensuring that the joints are staggered from all directions.
Immediately apply the glass reinforced tissue to the wet application, workout using metal roller.
The embedding of the surfacing tissue shall be staggered so as not to correspond with the joints of the
glass reinforcement mat.
The glass reinforced laminate system, when dry enough to walk on, shall be inspected at all stages by
both the CONTRACTOR and the COMPANY representative. Any defects shall be made good by the
CONTRACTOR in accordance with the approved repair procedure. Repair procedure shall be submitted
to COMPANY by the CONTRACTOR prior to the commencement of the work for approval.
The minimum laminate thickness prior to the gel coat application shall be 2,500 microns.
A14.10.2 Gel Coat

Apply by spray technique or roller a final gel coat of catalysed epoxy resin as required to ensure complete
embedding of the surface tissue in the resin.
The final gel coat of catalysed epoxy resin shall completely cover the surfacing tissue.
The final gel coat shall be applied to a nominal thickness of 300 microns. The final thickness of the completed
laminate system shall be not less than 2800 microns.
The system shall be allowed to reach full cure (as per Lining MANUFACTURER’s / SUPPLIER’s recommendation)
prior to the tank being introduced into service.

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Materials
A14.11.1 General
All material shall be chemically pure, and free from foreign contaminates. The age of the primer, resin and catalyst
shall not exceed the recommended shelf life as specified by the Lining MANUFACTURER.
The primer and resin must be delivered to the site in unopened containers with batch number and date of
manufacture clearly marked thereon.
Primers, caulking / coving materials, laminating resin, and topcoats shall be supplied by one Lining
MANUFACTURER, unless otherwise approved by the owner.
A14.11.2 Reinforcement Mat

The reinforcement mats and surfacing veils shall not exceed 1250 mm in width.
A14.11.3 Resin
The resin shall be 100% pure epoxy resin. It should consist of resin and catalyst only. The resulting catalysed
mixture shall be transparent.
Approved Material:
Glass Fibre Laminate - Owens Corning M705
Tissue - Fiberill 1777
A14.11.4 Reference Plates

Prior to the commencement of any laminate work the CONTRACTOR shall prepare reference plates sized 0.4 m
x 0.4 m (a minimum of two in number) of the GFRE system to be used. One plate should show the GFRE lining
stepwise from primer (if required), laminate(s) and gel coat. The second plate should show the complete GFRE
lining system as it will be applied in the tank.
Inspection
A14.12.1 Dry Film Thickness

All routine dry film thickness (DFT) measurements shall be recorded using any electro-magnetic
resistance or eddy current principal film gauges.
CONTRACTOR’s dry film thickness gauge required for final joint inspection shall be similar to COMPANY
standard instrument provided with a printout facility. DFT instruments shall be calibrated at least twice
daily. Measurement print outs shall be retained by COMPANY for future assessment.
The total dry film thickness of the completed laminate system shall not be less than 2,800 microns. The
main laminate thickness, prior to gel coat application shall be a minimum of 2,300 microns, with a final
gel coat applied to a nominal thickness of 300 microns.
At least (4) four DFT readings per square meter shall be taken and recorded to verify the applied thickness.
Measurement for conformance to a thickness specification.

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Measure twenty (20) separate spot measurements (average of 4 readings per spot of 4-cm diameter) spaced
evenly over an area of 20 square meters. This area corresponds to the surface area of one complete floor plate,
which can be considered the unit area for the subject application.
The average of the twenty (20) spot measurements for each full plate shall not be less than the minimum specified
thickness. No more than two single spot measurements (the average of 4 readings at each spot) in any unit area
shall be less than 20% of the specified minimum; this value is defined as the critical dry film thickness.
The critical dry film thickness of the main laminate system is 2,000 microns, beyond which repair work shall be
considered.
The critical dry film thickness of the complete laminate system (i.e. the main laminate and gel coat) is 2,240
microns, beyond which repair work shall be considered.
Holiday Detection
The main laminate system shall be holiday tested using high voltage spark tester at 6 KV. However, the
completed laminate system shall be holiday detected at 10 KV.
Any spot which fail the high voltage spark test at the prescribed voltage shall be repaired and re-tested
at the same voltage.
A14.13.1 Pull-off and Hardness Tests

COMPANY shall retain the right to request and or conduct, destructive adhesion testing as and where it
is considered necessary. The values obtained from the test shall in no case be lower than the values
obtained during the pre-qualification test carried out by COMPANY. A minimum value of 5.0 N/mm 2 would
be acceptable.
Bargcol Hardness test shall be carried out on the test plates as per ASTM D2583.

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ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC)

GHASHA CONCESSION PROJECTS

COMPANY DOC NO: 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0011-00 Page 1 of 27 Rev. B3

ABU DHABI NATIONAL OIL COMPANY (ADNOC)

HAIL AND GHASHA DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

PACKAGE 2 - ONSHORE FACILITIES

PAINTING & COATING SPECIFICATION

Digitally signed by Digitally signed by Digitally signed by

B3 18/OCT/2023 Issued for Approval A. Radaelli S. M. Volonte’ S. M. Volonte’

COMPANY DOC NO: 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0011-00 Page 2 of 27 Rev. B3

SUMMARY OF DOCUMENT REVISIONS

Issued for COMPANY Approval

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HOLD Section Description

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1. PROJECT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 7

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6.17 Amendment to Section 9.2 Abrasive .............................................................16

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6.43 Amendment to Appendix A4 - External Protection for Fasteners ..................26

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1.1 EPC for HAIL & GHASHA Development Project

Figure 1 - Hail & Ghasha Field

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COMMENCEMENT The date on which the CONTRACTOR shall commence the

PROJECT Hail & Ghasha Development Project

AGES ADNOC Group Engineering Standards and Specifications

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HGD Hail & Ghasha Development

4.1 UAE Federal and Abu Dhabi Laws and Regulations

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4.2 ADNOC HSE Standards

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4.3 AGES, ADNOC ONSHORE and International Codes & Standards

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1 AGES-SP-06-001 Design Criteria for Static Equipment

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4 AGES-SP-07-003 Requirement for Materials in Severe Services

4.4 Project Documents

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20 2-CN0000-25-SPE-0009-00 Specification for insulation

4.1 International Codes and Standards

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• COMPANY HSE Standards

6. AMENDMENTS TO AGES-SP-07-004 PAINTING AND COATING SPECIFICATION

6.1 Amendment to Section 1.1 Introduction

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6.2 Amendment to Table 1.2 List of Definitions

Bulk Valve Means any manual valve without tag.

Cyclic Means items that operate at different range of temperatures during

Coating/ The firm that produces coats and relevant thinners.

Electrical Electrical transformers, rectifiers, medium voltage motors (11 or 3.3

Indoor Any installation place not directly exposed to atmospheric site

Machinery Is any rotary machine and relevant support (such as pumps,

Outdoor Outdoor is any installation place exposed to atmospheric site

6.3 Amendment to Table 1.2 List of Definitions

Replace Piping includes fittings, pipe supports and accessory items.

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6.4 Amendment to Section 5.1 Design Basis