SNAMPROGETTI ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING CO. LTD.

JAFURAH UPSTREAM PIPELINES AND WELLS TIE-IN PROJECT

REPAIR/TOUCH-UP COATING OF HIGH BUILD LIQUID EPOXY COATING &
EXTERNAL FBE DAMAGES TO FBE COATED SPOOLS

BI-11-19034-4003
CONTRACTOR NO.6600050464 (IK) JOB No. 240812
BI-11-20034-4002
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REPAIR/TOUCH-UP COATING OF HIGH BUILD LIQUID EPOXY COATING & EXTERNAL FBE
DAMAGES TO FBE-COATED SPOOLS
CONTRACT NO.: 6600050464 (IK) BI/JO NO.: 240812
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR: SNAMPROGETTI ENGINEERING & CONTRACTING CO.LTD
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IFA 25/09/2024 IFA Date Name
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Technical Discipline 1 2 3 4 M. SHUEB ALAM ATEF SHAHZAD JAWAD ALI

Designation
Field Engineering Dept. 1 2 3 4 QC SUPERVISOR
QA/QC PROJECT
MANAGER MANAGER
HSE Dept. 1 2 3 4
REVDept.
QA/QC Status 1 Date
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REPAIR/TOUCH-UP COATING OF HIGH BUILD LIQUID EPOXY COATING &
EXTERNAL FBE DAMAGES TO FBE COATED SPOOLS

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Table of Contents
1. Purpose

2. Scope of work

3. References

4. Terms & Definitions

5. Responsibilities

6. GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (SAES-H-102)

7. MATERIAL STORAGE REQUIERMENT

8. General Requirements For Repair/Touch-Up

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EXTERNAL FBE DAMAGES TO FBE COATED SPOOLS

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9. WEATHER CONDITION

10. COATING REPAIR PROCEDURE (APCS-113A)

11. Repair Procedure for FBE damage

12. Quality Control/Inspection and Acceptance Criteria

13. Attachment

1.0 PURPOSE
The purpose of this document appears to outline the details of the technique to be applied
in the proper execution of repair activities, highlight quality control procedures that will be
applied to Jafurah Upstream Pipeline & Well Tie-In Project.to define the criteria of
workmanship for the proper execution of the liquid epoxy (APCS 113A) application works in
accordance with Saudi Aramco Requirements, drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s
instructions for storage, application, handling and applicable codes and standards.
This procedure also covers minimum requirements for coating of APCS 113A (liquid type
epoxy coating) for repair of damages on shop-applied external FBE coating in buried piping
spools and associated fittings in accordance with SAES-H-002.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of this document describes the detail the technique to be applied in proper
execution of repair activities.

3.0 REFERENCE
The below-mentioned documents shall be considered as a part of this document.
Unless otherwise stated, the below listed documents shall be applied. In case of any
conflict with Saudi Aramco Standards, the most stringent standard shall be applied.
Project standard cut-off is 31 May 2019.

Document Number Document Title

SAEP- 316 Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel
SAES-H-100 Coating Materials & Application Requirements for
Industrial Facilities

SAES-H-002 Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines and

Piping
SAES-H-002V Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets for Pipeline and
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Piping Coatings
SAES-H-102 Safety Requirements for Coating Applications
SAES-H-200 Storage, Handling and Installation of Externally Coated
Pipe
SATIP-H-002-06 Renovation & Repair coating for Submerged Services
APCS-113A
09-SAMSS-113 The requirements of External. Liquid. Coatings for Buried
P/L & Piping
09-SAMSS-06 Packaging Requirements for Coatings.

09-SAMSS-089 Shop Applied Extl’ FBE Coating for Steel Line Pipes.

SSPC-SP1 Solvent Cleaning Specification

SSPC-SP2 Hand Tool Cleaning Specification
SSPC-SP3 Power Tool Cleaning Specification
SSPC-SP10 Blast Cleaning to Near White Metal Specification
SSPC VIS-1 Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel
Structures
SSPC-PA2 Thickness Measurement of Dry film
G.I 2.100 Work Permit System
G.I 150.100 Hazardous Materials Communication (Hazcom) Program
G.I-0006-021 Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning.
G.I 430.001 Waste Management
G.I.2.100 Saudi Aramco Work permit system
G.I.6.000 Incident Notification, Reporting, and investigation
SACSM Vol. I & II Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual

4.0 TERMS & DEFINITIONS

COMPANY Saudi Arabian Oil Company

CONTRACTOR Snamprogetti Engineering & Contracting Co.

Ltd. SACSM Saudi Aramco Construction Safety Manual

SAES Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard

SATIP Saudi Aramco Typical Inspection Plan

SAIC Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist

RFI Request for Inspection

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
Construction Perform the work as per the requirements of Contract Documents,
Department IFC Drawings, Saudi Aramco Standards, SATIP, SAIC and Project
Quality Plan.

Assign the appropriate and approved personnel for the coating

Painting Crew
activity and monitor their performance in terms of productivity
Supervisor
and Quality; coordinate guidelines with the QC inspector for
proper quality performance; ensure the implementation of
approved methodology stipulated through this and any
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construction method statement; implement the corrective

action when there is any violation found and the corrective
action request initiated.
Perform all Inspections as per approved SATIP to verify the
QC Coating Inspector
requirements as per specification and Aramco Standards; prepare
Inspection Reports; issue non-conformance report when
procedure or Company quality requirement is violated and
coordinate for appropriate corrective action; Discuss with QC
Supervisor on this compliance and implement preventive action
measures at construction site.
Coordinate the Inspection activities and verify the QC report for
QC Supervisor
completion and sign the document; closely monitor the
construction activities through the implemented procedures and
assigned QC inspectors; guide QC inspectors for effective way of
quality system implementation by preventive action reports;
discuss with Project Quality Manager for continuous improvement
with regards to site quality system implementation.
Safety Officer Implement Aramco and contractor safety requirements
Inspect workplace, site condition, ensure a safe working
environment.

6.0 GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS (SAES-H-102)

 All applicable safety requirements on SAES-H-102 “Safety Requirement for Coating
Application” shall be followed.
 The type of abrasive to be used shall be determined by the degree of cleanliness and
surface profile requirements as specified in the APCS. Silica Sand as abrasive material is
prohibited in Saudi Aramco as per GI-0006.021 requirements.
 All workers must wear the required personal protective equipment.
 Ensure anchor spools to be coated is properly supported and secured prior to start of
coating Lifting and rigging of anchor spools shall be handled by certified rigger and
operator only.
 Equipment to be used shall be properly grounded if required. Grounding wire shall be AWG-
4 or larger.
 Ensure all hoses connections are provided with safety whip line.
 Ensure that adequate number of fire extinguishers is available at site all the time. Solvent
shall not be used for personal cleaning or washing.
 Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) of paints and solvents shall be made available at the
worksite for reference.
 Blasting nozzle shall be equipped with dead-man switch.
 Ensure that work permit shall be obtained and available at site prior to start and during the
coating activities as appropriate.

7.0 MATERIAL STORAGE REQUIERMENT

Each paint container should be marked in accordance with 09-SAMSS- 060
1. Manufacturer’s Name
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2. Product Identification
3. Shelf life or expiry date
4. Date of manufacture
5. Batch Number
6. Paint containers are free of damage and show no sign of leakage
7. Paints exceeding shelf life are removed from the stock.
Paints and thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings and storage temperatures as recommended in
the Manufacturer’s Data Sheet.
Paint Materials used at construction sites must be covered with appropriate canvas, tarpaulins, or equivalent
for a temporary storage period not to exceed 14 days and/or as recommended by paint manufacturer.
Temperature sensitive polymerization paint materials must be stored in air conditioned storage area to
maintain the temperature as recommended in the Manufacturer’s Data Sheet.

8.0 General Requirements For Repair/Touch-Up

 Ensure that supervisor and coating applicator hold valid coating certification card issued by Saudi Aramco.
 Saudi Aramco Paint Data Sheet and MSDS for coating system (APCS) are always available at site.
 Compressor air supply shall be free of oil, moisture and contamination. As a minimum, the inspector shall check
and approved the air quality at the start and mid-point of each 8-hour period. This shall be determined as below.
 (Attach a piece of blotter or absorbent paper to a clip board, then hold it approximately 45-60cm in front of the
blast nozzle during air flow only, with a nozzle pressure of 388 kPa (50 psig) for approximately one minute.
Satisfactory results shall be no water or oil contamination on the blotter).
 Blasted or Sanded areas are cleaned of any contaminants by brushing or by blowing with clean, dry, and oil-free
compressed air.
 All edges of the original coatings are feathered out at least 50mm beyond bare metal.
 Gloss of existing coating are removed by sanding or by any equivalent means prior to over coating.

9.0 WEATHER CONDITION

 Substrate temperature is less than 10°C of the temperature limit given in the applicable Saudi Aramco Data
Sheet.
 Substrate temperature less than 3°C above the dew point.
 Maximum substrate temperature during paint application shall not exceed Paint Manufacturer
recommendations as per Technical Data Sheet.
Paint shall not be applied during adverse weather conditions such as; but not restricted to the following.
a. Wind is strong enough to blow sand, salt spray or other foreign matter
to the surface being painted.
b. Wind is strong enough to cause dry spray or otherwise seriously
disturb the spray pattern when application by spray gun.
c. Rain.
 Cover areas adjacent to defects with adhesive tape before commencing paint touch-up, apply paint by observing
WFT & DFT requirement for particular system with required overlapping, maintain the re-coating interval period
and remove the adhesive tape.

10.0 COATING REPAIR PROCEDURE (APCS-113A)

 Remove any oil, grease with a suitable degreaser as required at site.

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 Hand and power tools are used to clean and to remove dust, contamination, rust on guardrail.
 Solvent cleaning SSPC-SP1 is applied to achieve rust free surface before touch up application.
 For areas less than 0.1m2, grind to rough metal surface using power tools or spot blast to bare steel.
 Feather the edge of coating at least 25mm beyond bare metal.
 For areas greater than 0.1m2, Blast clean to obtain the specified surface preparation.
 Apply coating by brush for areas less then 0.1m2 and by spray for areas greater than 0.1m2 to the original
specification.
TOUCH UP APPLICATION

 Approved Protective Coating System as per SAES-H-001& SAES-H-101V (APCS-113A) SIGMALINE 2000 applied
with Brush .
 Two component materials Base and curing agent shall be mixed together with ratio as per manufacturer data
sheet.
 Thinner added as per Manufacturer Data Sheet (SAES-H-101V) for touch up with brush application.
 Aramco approved applicator shall do the coating repair.
 Coating interval is followed as per manufacturer recommendation.

11.0 Repair Procedure for FBE damage:

 Any dust on the surface of FBE coated shall be removed by using compressed air & Clean the defective area by
solvent or detergent wash.
 Surface preparation shall be done as per Saudi Aramco Eng Standard SAES-H-100 Section 5 and SAIC-H-2048 shall
be applied. Paint manufacturer’s recommendations shall also be considered.
 The gloss surface around damages shall be removed from the shop applied FBE coating that will be overlapped
by the patch-up coating by light abrasive (sweep blasting) or sanding.
 Damaged spot areas shall be grinder to a rough metal surface using at least an 80 grit disc sander or alternatively
garnet blast clean, feather the coating edges at least 50 mm beyond bare metal and air blown to remove dust.
 Paint preparation shall conform to SAES-H-100 Section 7 & 8. For quantities over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used
for agitation. Paint skin shall be cut and removed before application on recently opened and partially used
containers. Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly mixed until it is homogeneous. Coating shall be
applied by spatula, brush, roller, or spray depending on the size and nature of the damaged area being repaired,
observing the WFT and DFT requirements for the
 particular system. Re-coating intervals shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer Data Sheets.
 For areas smaller than 1450mm2 , epoxy patching compound shall be used. It was recommended by powder
manufacturer and for areas greater than 1450mm2 but smaller than 0.2M2 (SIGMALINE-2000) shall be used as
per SAES-H-002V or Recommended by Manufacturer.

12.0 QUALITY CONTROL/INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

 Requirements for quality and acceptance criteria shall conform to SAES-H-002, APCS-113A and SATIP-H-002-06.
 Total Dry film thickness (DFT) of APCS-113A shall be 600-1000 Microns for coating with solid contents.
 The full coat of the repair/patch up coating shall be holiday tested with spark tester at 2400 +50 DC Volts when
cured.
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REPAIR/TOUCH-UP COATING OF HIGH BUILD LIQUID EPOXY COATING &
EXTERNAL FBE DAMAGES TO FBE COATED SPOOLS

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13.0 ATTACHMENT