IN SALAH GAS SOUTHERN FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROJECT

PETROFAC PROJECT NO. :JI-2008

PAINT AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS

0 23-06-11 Issued for Design JGC SKH FH PCK

B 09-05-11 Re-Issued for Approval JGC SKH FH PCK

A 03-03-11 Issued for Approval JGC SKH FH PCK

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REVISION STATUS

Rev Date Revision Description

Issued for Approval

A 03.03.11
Changes to FEED Document UU00-P-LPSG-000-0502 Rev. D-1 as
marked
Page 4. Add abbreviations mentioned in document
Page 6. Section 2.5. Approval of manufacturer standard coating
Page 8. Section 6.1. Adding clarification of inorganic and organic zinc
paint
Page 9. Section 7.11. Deleted paragraph TSA shall not be used
Page 9. Section 8.1.a. Add clarification of ISO4628/3 Ri2
Page 10. Section 9 and 9.1. Add clarification of ASS, SMSS, DSS and
SDSS painting requirements
Page 10. Section 9.3. Delete requirement not achievable as per Paint
Manufacturer
Page 10. Section 10.1. Add detail of painting on structural steel items
as per TQ-UU-ZH-1001
Page 13. Section 14.4.2. Wet dry thickness does not apply
Page 13. Section 15.3. Add paint / coating to clarify sentence
Page 14. Section 16. Delete repeated BS EN 22063
Page 18. Table 3A. Scope A2 and A5. Add Aluminium silicone as
acceptable option
Page 18. Table 3A. Scope A3.Deleted TSA use Inorganic zinc instead.
Add aluminium silicone as a 2nd coat.
Page 18. Table 3A. A3. Add Zinc Ethyl Silicate as acceptable option
Page 18. Table 3A. A6-1, A6-2. Add clarification of perating
temperature
Page 19. Table 3A. A8, A9. . Add clarification of ASS, SMSS, DSS and
SDSS painting requirements
Page 19.Notes to Table 3A.Add note 4 as per TB-C-043/ITB1-498.
Page 20 Table 3B Add INTERNAL on title to clarifiy scope

Adding client comments to Rev.A

B 09.05.11
Clause 7.11, 9.3, 16.0, Table 3A – A2, A3, A5, A6-1, A6-2, A-10, Table
3B.
Page 4 Section 2.2. Adding paragraph to comply with MCR No.35

Issued for Design

0 23-06-11
Added client comment to Rev.B
Page 9. Section 7.11. Requirements for TSA application

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CONTENTS

ABBREVIATIONS…………………………………………………………………………….. 4

1. GENERAL………………………………………………………………………………….. 5

2. EXTENT OF COATING…………………………………………………………………. . 5
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3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS……………………………………………………………. 6

4. SURFACE PREPARATION……………………………………………………………… 7

5. RUST PREVENTIVE COMPOUNDS…………………………………………………… 7

6. INORGANIC AND ORGANIC ZINC RICH PRIMERS………………………………… 8

7. PAINT APPLICATION……………………………………………………………………. 8

8. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS' STANDARD PAINT SYSTEMS……………….. 9

9. COATING OF STANLESS STEEL SURFACES………………………………………. 9

10. STRUCTURAL STEEL…………………………………………………………………. 10

11. BUILDINGS………………………………………………………………………………. 10

12. MARKING………………………………………………………………………………… 10

13. REPAIRS ………………………………………………………………………………… 11

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE………………………………………………………………… 11

15. PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES……………………………….. 12

16. CODES AND STANDARDS …………………………………………………………… 13

17. TABLES ………………………………………………………………………………….. 15

TABLE 1. SURFACE PREPARATION………………………………….. 15

TABLE 2. FINAL COAT COLOURS…………………………………….. 16
TABLE 3A. EXTERNAL SURFACES…………………………………….. 17
TABLE 3B. TANKS AND VESSEL LINING……………………………… 19

18. APPENDIX 1 - LABELLING SAMPLE & PIPING COLOUR CODES………………. 20

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ABBREVIATIONS

ISG In Salah Gas

VOC Volatile Organic Compound

ppm Parts per million (by mass)

SSPC Structural Steel Painting Council

UV Ultraviolet

ASS …………………...Austenitic Stainless Steel

SMSS………………….Supermartensitic Stainless Steel 13% Cr

DSS…………………….Duplex Stainless Steel 22% Cr

SDSS………………….Superduplex Stainless Steel 25% Cr

NACE……….…………National Association Corrosion Engineer

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1. GENERAL

1.1 This Specification covers the minimum requirements for the surface preparation and
protective coating application to metal surfaces both in the shop and in the field for In Salah
Gas Southern Fields Development Project. The protective coatings shall provide long term
protection to steels in a harsh desert environment, typified by high ambient temperatures, high
levels of UV light and the presence of wind-borne sand particles.

1.2 The codes, industry standards and other local practices relevant to this Specification are
detailed in Section 16.

1.3 Throughout this Specification the following terms are used:

 Paint Manufacturer – the company responsible for the formulation, manufacture and
distribution of the paint coatings.

 Contractor – The company responsible for the application of paint coatings including
but not limited to the purchase of paints, surface preparation and suitability of
conditions for for preparation, application and curing.

 Operator – The party which initiates the project and ultimately specifies the technical
requirements. The Operator may also include an agent or consultant, authorized to act
for the Operator

2. EXTENT OF COATING

2.1 Structural steel, equipment (e.g. vessels, heat exchangers, tanks and pumps), above ground
and underground piping, shall be externally painted in accordance with the systems
summarised in Tables 1 to 3 inclusive of this Engineering Standard. The tables provide a
summary of the items to be painted, the standards of surface preparation to be employed, the
type of primer and finish paints, the number of coats required and the final coat colour for
ambient, high temperature and low temperature service.

2.2 Electrical equipment, machinery and skid mounted packages shall be painted in accordance
with the equipment manufacturers’ standard systems providing that these systems comply
with Section 8.0 and Table 2 of this specification.

For electrical LV switchgear (UU00-P-NNSG-000-0502), HV switchgear (UU00-P-NNSG-000-

0506), VSD panels (UU00-P-NNSG-000-0508) and electrical requirements for GTG panels
(UU00-P-NNSG-000-0512) the manufacturer’s standard paint finish will be accepted.

2.3 Process equipment shall be prepared and painted only after completion of all heat treatment,
pressure testing and non-destructive examinations.

2.4 The following items do not require surface preparation or coating;

a. Brickwork, concrete structures and foundations, fireproofing, building floors, and

pavement not subject to attack from corrosive substances.

b. Brass, copper, slate, glass, tile and similar weather resisting materials.

c. Aluminium or galvanised metal including insulation weatherproofing.

d. Screwed items of valves, or gasket contact surfaces.

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e. Finished machined parts of machinery.

f. Any equipment furnished completely primed and finish painted by the manufacturer
(e.g. Instruments, Instrument boards, Motors) unless specifically required to repair
paint damage or to match a colour scheme.

g. Metallic, aluminium pigmented or light coloured insulation coating (fabric reinforcement

and mastic).

2.5 Requirements for coating of pipe work to suit temperature conditions involved shall include the
entire pipe work system comprising pipe, fittings, flanges, strainers,traps etc., together with
valves where the valve manufacturers’ standard coating system does not offer sufficient
protection for the environmental conditions involved. Standard coatings for valves from valve
manufacturer will be reviewed for acceptance before coating the valves.

2.6 All uninsulated portions of insulated equipment comprising vessel nozzles, manway covers,
valves, relief valves, etc. shall be painted to suit temperature conditions involved.

2.7 All equipment supports, including vessel skirts, legs, saddles, etc. shall be coated with the
paint system specified for the temperature range up to 120C in Table 3.

2.8 The paint system shall be based on the maximum operating temperature of the equipment
and pipe work. Exceptions shall include items affected by the requirements of Paragraph 2.7,
Paragraph 2.9 and all predictable non-operating conditions involving elevated metal wall
temperatures for periods of either recurring frequency and/or prolonged duration.

2.9 Where the paint system is applied for low temperature service, the effect of lowest
temperature shall also be considered.

2.10 The normal coating system for pipes and fittings below ground, apart from gathering lines, is a
cold applied wrapping tape system. At areas on which tape wrapping is impractical such as
flanges then the A10 coal-tar epoxy system shall be used and this shall be applied first at
overlap areas.

3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

3.1 The specific requirements for surface preparation applicable to both shop and field applied
protective coatings shall be in accordance with Table 1 and Tables 3A and 3B inclusive of this
Engineering Standard.

3.2 The specific requirements for paint type and thickness applicable to both shop and field
applied protective coatings shall be determined in accordance with Tables 3A and 3B
inclusive of this Engineering Standard.

3.3. The specific requirements for method of paint application to both shop and field protective
coatings shall be in accordance with Table 2 and Tables 3A and 3B inclusive of this Project
Design Specification.

3.4 No substitution or modification to materials and methods of application detailed in this

Specification is permissible unless prior approval has been obtained from Operator.

3.5 Where conflicts arise between this Specification and any other contract and related document,
Contractor shall obtain a written ruling from Operator before proceeding with the work
affected.

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3.6 All components of each paint system including thinners and equipment cleaners shall be
purchased from the same Paint Manufacturer. Only paint from Paint Manufacturers approved
by Operator shall be used.

3.7 For definition refer to Conditions of Contract:

 The word “SHALL “indicates a requirement.

 The word SHOULD indicates a recommendation

4. SURFACE PREPARATION

4.1 Surface preparation, pre-treatment and coating application shall not be carried out when:

 The surface temperature is 5C or below

 The surface temperature is less than 3C above the dew-point
 The surface temperature is above the Paint Manufacturer’s maximum
 The relative humidity is 85% or above
 There is or is a likelihood of rain
 There is or is a likelihood of a sand storm or any other air-born particulates

4.2 Surface preparation and pre-treatment shall be in accordance with the schedules in Tables 3A
and B.

4.3 The type of abrasive for carbon and low alloy substrates shall be chilled iron or steel grit,
alumina, or garnet. Only the last two shall be used with stainless steels. The particle size shall
be selected to give a surface profile in the range 75 to 100 microns on carbon steels and 40 to
60 microns on stainless steels.

4.4 Where flange faces, valve components, sight glasses gauges etc. and other items could be
damaged by abrasive blast-cleaning or the application of protective coatings they shall be
protected by adequate means before surface preparation commences. The rectification of any
damage shall be to Contractor’s cost.

4.5 Stainless steels surfaces shall be abrasive-blasted to an equivalent of ISO 8501-1 grade
Sa2½ using a good quality stainless steel or silica-safe non-metallic abrasive low in chlorides
and heavy metal elements, such as aluminium oxide or a proprietary abrasive based on inert
aluminium silicate. The surface profile shall be in accordance with Clause 4.2. Where
abrasive-blasting cannot be used the surfaces may be prepared using power-driven flexible
disc sanders fitted with coarse grade abrasive paper, e.g. P60 at Operator discretion. Wire
brushing shall only be used at weld areas and shall use brushes with stainless steel bristles.

4.6 Solvents/detergents etc., used for cleaning stainless steel surfaces shall contain less than 50
ppm of water-soluble chlorides.

4.7 In order to minimise VOC emissions there is a preference to utilise washing using a detergent
dissolved in water followed by rinsing with clean fresh water rather than solvent washing until
all traces of oil and grease are removed.

5. RUST PREVENTIVE COMPOUNDS

5.1 Rust preventive compounds where used for transit protection shall conform to SSPC-PS
8.01. These compounds shall be removed before coating is allowed to start.

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6. INORGANIC AND ORGANIC ZINC RICH PRIMERS

6.1 Zinc rich primers shall conform to the requirements of Section 2 of SSPC-PS 12.00-82. Except
that the minimum percent solid zinc shall not be less than 63% with 85% to 90% metallic zinc
by weight in the dry film for both organic and inorganic coating.
In this Specification, inorganic refers to zinc silicate and organic refers to polyamide cured zinc
epoxy coatings.

7. PAINT APPLICATION

7.1 Unless otherwise specified, the application of paint shall be in accordance with SSPC-PA 1
and the Paint Manufacturers' recommendations.

7.2 Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that he is in possession of the latest available
issue of the paint data sheets printed by the Paint Manufacturer of the particular batch of paint
to be applied. Such data shall include specific recommendations and instructions concerning
shelf life, pot life, thinners, directions for thinning and mixing, drying time, curing time,
recommended spray equipment, safety equipment, cleaning solvent and any other provisions
for application of both prime and finish coats. These recommendations shall be considered an
inherent part of this Specification and followed accordingly.

7.3 Each coat of a multi-coat system shall be of a contrasting colour to the previous coat

7.4 Paint shall only be applied when the relative humidity is less than 85% and the steel
temperature is a minimum of 3C above the dew point. In addition, for site application, the
Paint Manufacturer’s advice shall be sought regarding the maximum substrate temperature
above which coating application shall not take place. Paint application tests shall be carried
out prior to the start of application to ensure that the paints and application methods are
suitable for site application, and acceptable results are achieved

7.5. Contaminated surfaces requiring corrosion resistant paints shall be thoroughly cleaned by
washing with clean uncontaminated water or a suitable solvent for the removal of the
contaminant. Each applied coat, when dry, shall be similarly cleaned before application of the
succeeding coat. In the case of zinc silicate primed surfaces, zinc salts shall be removed by
thorough manual scrubbing with stiff brushes in conjunction with a high pressure hose spray
of clean uncontaminated water.

7.6 All dry thicknesses as specified shall be strictly adhered to within a tolerance of 0/+20%
unless otherwise agreed by the Operator. The dry film thickness of each coat shall be
checked with calibrated film thickness gauges, using the magnetic resistance or eddy currents
principle, such as Elcometer, Micro-test, Tinsley, etc. The equipment shall be calibrated at
least twice daily in accordance with the equipment manufacturers' recommendations.

7.7 In order to achieve the specified dry film thickness, frequent checks of wet film thickness shall
be carried out during the paint application with film thickness gauges such as the Elcometer
wheel or comb type.

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

7.9 A stripe coat of primer or high-build mid coat shall be applied by brush to all weld areas,
edges, corners, nuts, bolts etc. over and above the requirements of Tables 3A and 3B.

7.10 The first (primer) coat of paint applied to any surfaces prepared by power tool cleaning shall
be applied by brush.
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7.11 The preparation for and application of thermally sprayed aluminium (TSA) shall be subject to
an agreed procedure, which shall be submitted in writing for approval prior to any work being
carried out. The work shall be carried out in accordance with BS EN 22063 Al 300 and the
TSA Contractor shall be subject to approval by the Operator.

Vendor shall be subject to pre qualification testing of operatives and operator will be given the
option to witness any pre qualification trials

7.12 The preparation for and application of cold applied wrapping tape shall be subject to an
agreed procedure, which shall be submitted in writing for approval prior to any work being
carried out. All materials in the system shall be provided by one manufacturer and all
application shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions. The wrapping
system shall comprise a primer and a 55% overlapped 1.65mm thick PVC backed rubberised
bitumen tape. All wrapping shall be carried out by hand or machine to produce a smooth
surface with no wrinkles or creases except on pipe fittings where they shall be minimised. The
55% overlap of tape shall give a minimum of two layers at any point of the surface.

8. EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS' STANDARD PAINT SYSTEMS

8.1 The equipment manufacturers' standard coating system shall only be permitted under the
following terms:-

i. The coating system shall be oil resistant and shall have a service life to first
maintenance of ten years minimum in the service environment. Coating repair
by localised blast-cleaning and coating re-instatement will be required if
localised breakdown exceeds ISO4628/3 Ri2 (Designation of degree of rusting)

ii. Surface preparation shall be by dry abrasive blast-cleaning. Power tool

cleaning may be used at Operator discretion.

iii. For normal operating temperatures up to 120C, the coating system shall be
applied in a minimum of three coats to an overall dried film thickness of no less
than 150 microns, and shall employ two component coatings that are self-
curing or chemically curing and not dependent on air drying to attain full
hardness.

iv. For normal operating temperatures in excess of 120C, a heat resisting paint
system capable of withstanding these conditions shall be used.

v. Information shall be provided concerning the type of touch-up paint and method
of application to be used in the field for the re-coating of damaged areas.

vi. The coating system shall be subject to approval in writing by Operator.

9. COATING OF STAINLESS STEEL SURFACES

9.1 Austenitic (ASS), Supermartensitic 13% Cr (SMSS), Duplex 22% Cr (DSS) and Superduplex
25% Cr (SDSS) stainless steel above ground piping and pipelines, valves and equipment shall
be painted. Applicable coating systems are specified, in accordance with the systems
summarised in Section 17 Tables 1 to 3A inclusive

9.2 For all priming and/or finishing coats applied to stainless steel, the Paint Manufacturer shall
provide certification to confirm that the coating is free of contaminants i.e. metallic pigments,
sulphur or chlorine which would harmfully affect stainless steel at ambient or elevated
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temperatures. The certificates shall include a chemical analysis for halogens in accordance
with ASTM D808 and confirmation that the halogen content is below 200 ppm.

10. STRUCTURAL STEEL

10.1 All structural steel shall be painted in accordance with Table 3A of this specification.

Painting on structural steel items as per details in the following table (as per TQ-UU-ZH-1001)

Sr Items Surface Preparation and Final Coat Colour

no Paint System
1 Structural Steel (Non A1-1 of Table 3A Grey 00A05 as per Table 2
Fireproofed)
2 Handrail, Safety Gate Hot dip galvanized + A7 of Light Orange 06E51 as per
Table 3A Table 2
3 Ladder Hot dip galvanized NA
4 Ladder cage Hot dip galvanized + A7 of Light Orange 06E51 as per
Table 3A Table 2
5 Chequered plate Hot dip galvanized NA
6 Anchors bolts, nuts, washers Hot dip galvanized NA
7 Structural bolts, nuts, Hot dip galvanized NA
washers
8 Grating Hot dip galvanized NA
9 Structural Steel with Primed with paint system NA
Fireproofing A6-1 or A6-2 of Table 3A

11. BUILDINGS

11.1 Administrative type buildings and control rooms shall be painted in accordance with the
architectural specifications and drawings. The coating of other types of steel buildings which
form part of the plant shall be in accordance with this specification.

12. MARKING

12.1 Vessels and heat exchangers shall be stencilled with the equipment number and duty in
"Black Letters" on an aluminium background except where specified in Table-2 Note-1.

12.2 Fluid labels shall be applied to the piping systems according to each service system. Colour
coding shall be in accordance with Appendix 1.

12.2.1 The piping surface where the label will be stuck has to be cleaned using cloths.

12.2.2 The adhesive band shall be stuck directly on the piping surface taking in to account the
flow direction as stated on the label.

12.3 The adhesive band will be applied at each elbow, tee at both sides of each valve, junction
point, wall penetration and at any other place where identification seems to be necessary.

Where the pipe lines are located at some distance above the normal line of the Operator’s
vision, the label should be displayed below the horizontal centre line of the pipe.

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13. REPAIRS

13.1 When the full protective system has been applied by the equipment manufacturer, the work
on site shall be limited to making good any damage or deficiency in the shop applied coating
system.

13.2 The repairs to damage on adjacent equipment and other parts of the structure due to the site
coating operations shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

13.3 Areas which have been damaged without exposing the primer shall be washed with a
proprietary detergent solution and rinsed with fresh water. This shall be followed by abrading
and ensuring the edges of sound paint are chamfered. The area shall then be sprayed with
appropriate mid coats and finishing coats.

13.4 More serious damage including any coating breakdown whether or not rust is showing shall
be re-prepared by blast-cleaning to the original standard. This shall be followed by re-coating
with the specified system to restore the coating type and thickness.

13.5. Preparation shall extend 25mm into the sound paintwork and a further 25mm of sound
paintwork shall be lightly abraded to etch the surface. Re-coating shall cover the prepared
surface and the etched surface.

13.6 Where blast-cleaning is impractical or not permitted then preparation with power discs, needle
guns, power wire brushes, etc. may be carried out at Operator’s discretion. An alternative
primer to that originally specified may be required to accommodate the change in method of
surface preparation. The change in primer shall be subject to approval being given by
Operator.

13.7 The method of application may be changed from the specified method to reflect the size and
location of the repair work. Any change in method shall be subject to approval being given by
Operator and the number of coats shall be increased if required to provide the specified
thickness of each coat and overall thickness. In addition on mechanically or hand prepared
surfaces brush application shall be used for the first coat.

14. QUALITY ASSURANCE

14.1 The Paint Manufacturer of the products specified and the Contractor providing the application
of the systems or services shall have a quality assurance system in line with ISO 9000
standards or equivalent schemes.

14.2 Appropriate quality plans shall be presented to Operator for review and approval concerning
the products and services provided. Inspection and testing during manufacture shall form the
basis of these quality plans, with the extent of testing being in accordance with the Paint
Manufacturer's standards. Operator will have the right to witness any relevant tests.

14.3 INSPECTION

14.3.1 Contractor shall advise Operator and allow ample notice before commencing
preparation and coating application of specific areas.

14.3.2 Operator shall be afforded all reasonable facilities for carrying out his duties in
verifying that the preparation and coating are executed in accordance with the
specified requirements.

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14.3.3 Operator shall have the right to inspect and test the preparation and coating
application at all stages, including any subsequent repairs; and to reject any and all
tools, instruments, materials, staging, equipment or work which does not conform to
the specification.

14.3.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair of all defects which shall include but
not be limited to runs, drips, sags, curtaining, pooling, orange peel, cissing, blistering
and any form of cracking, detachment or corrosion where this becomes necessary in
the course of inspection by Operator.

14.3.6. Any defective or rejected coating work, as identified by markings made by Operator's
inspector, shall be repaired by the Contractor in accordance with an agreed repair
procedure.

14.3.7 Prior to final acceptance of completed work, the Contractor and Operator shall make
an inspection jointly and produce an agreed inspection report signed by both parties.

14.3.8 In addition the inspection of tank linings shall include an electrical test in conformance
with NACE RP 0188 on 100% of the coated surface in the presence of the Operator.
All defects found shall be marked and repaired in accordance with this Specification
and the test/repair cycle repeated until all defects are eliminated.

14.4 CONTRACTORS RECORDS

14.4.1 The Contractor is responsible for the supply of all paint and other materials in
accordance with the requirements of this Specification, meeting HSE requirements and
providing a nominated person to provide a report giving a written record of the work.

14.4.2 The Report shall be compiled and signed by the nominated person and include:

Dates of receipt of materials, batch numbers and storage locations.

Items and locations or areas being prepared or painted.
Ambient conditions adjacent to work area (air temperature, surface
temperature, relative humidity and weather conditions) 4 times per day.
Condition of abrasives and preparation and application equipment.
Blast quality and profile by replica 4 times per day.
Colour and dry thickness for each coat applied.
Repairs to preparation or coating.
Scheduled or unscheduled calibration of test equipment.
Any problems encountered, together with remedies and recurrence
prevention measures.

15. PROCUREMENT OF MATERIALS AND SERVICES

15.1 The supply of materials and services shall be subject to the conditions of the contract at the
time of placing the orders, and in conformance to the requirements of Operator.

15.2 Contractor shall supply materials and services within the scope of supply and to the standards
and specifications outlined in this document. The Contractor's supply shall include the
following:

All necessary materials needed for the paint system specified in this
document i.e. the basic materials, all accessory materials and application
tools.

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All services required in the coating and testing of the system, i.e. documents,
procedures, material storage and control, coating, testing, inspection, repair,
handover documents and data books for records and operational
maintenance of the coating systems.

15.3. The paint/coating materials delivered to construction site shall be properly packed and
identified with necessary information such as Paint Manufacturer’s name, product name,
grade, batch number, applicable standards, safety data sheets, and shelf life.

The delivered paint / coating materials shall be accompanied with the essential documentation
with regard to purchase orders, conformance certification and identification. Materials not
conforming to purchase order requirements shall be rejected.

15.4 For each type of paint material supplied, Operator will have the right to examine at least two
samples (chosen at random) in order to verify conformance of the materials to Operator’s
Specifications. The tests will be performed in a test house of Operator's choice at Contractors
expense. Any non-conformance shall be cause for rejection of the total batch. Contractor shall
be responsible for replacing all the rejected materials at his own cost to the standards
specified and offered at the time of purchase.

The Contractor shall provide to Operator any guarantees on the quality and application of the
paint which may be required by the purchase order.

16. CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest editions of the following publications and standards shall be applicable:

ASTM A123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products

ASTM D808 Test Method for Chlorine in New and Used Petroleum Products

ASTM D2697 Test Method for Volume Non-volatile Matter in Clear or Pigmented
Coatings.

BS 1710 Specification for identification of pipelines and services.

BS 4800 Schedule of paint colours for building purposes.

BS 5493 Code of Practice for Protective Coating of Iron and Steel Structures
against Corrosion.

BS EN 22063 Metallic and other inorganic coatings. Thermal spraying. Zinc,

aluminium and their alloys.

BS EN ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles –
Specifications and test methods.

BS EN 22063 Metallic and other inorganic coatings – Thermal spraying – Zinc,

aluminium and their alloys

GS 106-2 COATING OF METAL SURFACES

The British Petroleum Company p.l.c. - February 1997

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ISO-8501-1 Preparation of Steel substrates before application of paints and related

products.

ISO4628/3 Paints and varnishes – Evaluation of paint coatings – Designation of

intensity, quantity and size of common types of defect – Part 3 :
Designation of degree of rusting

NACE RP 0188 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Protective Coatings SSPC-PA 1 Paint

Application Guide, Shop, Field and Maintenance Coating.

SSPC -SP 1 Surface Preparation Specifications, No. 1 Solvent Cleaning.

SSPC-SP 2 Surface Preparation Specifications, No. 2 Hand Tool Cleaning.

SSPC-SP 3 Surface Preparation Specifications No. 3 Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC-SP 5 Surface Preparation Specifications, No. 5 White Metal Blast Cleaning.

SSPC-SP 6 Surface Preparation Specifications, No. 6 Commercial Blast Cleaning.

SSPC-SP 7 Surface Preparation Specifications, No. 7 Brush-off Cleaning.

SSPC-SP 8 Surface Preparation Specifications, No. 8 Pickling.

SSPC-SP10 Surface Preparation Specifications No. 10 Near-White Blast Cleaning.

SSPC-PS 8.01 SSPC Paint System Specifications, Rust Preventive Compounds (Thick
Film)

SSPC-PS 12.00 SSPC Paint System Specifications, Guide to Zinc Rich Coating
Systems

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17. TABLES

Reference shall be made to the following tables for the selection of the appropriate paint
system, the method of application and final coat colour.

TABLE NO. 1 - SURFACE PREPARATION

METHOD SSPC ISO-8501-1

DESCRIPTIVE PICTORIAL
STANDARD' STANDARD

DEGREASE SP1

HAND TOOL CLEAN SP 2 St 2

POWER TOOL CLEAN SP 3 St 3

WHITE METAL BLAST-CLEAN SP 5 Sa3
BRUSH-OFF BLAST-CLEAN (SWEEPBLAST) SP 7 Sa 1
NEAR WHITE METAL BLAST-CLEAN SP 10 Sa 2½

CHEMICAL ETCH WITH T-WASH MORDANT

BS 5493 Clause 11.3.2

Notes:

GENERAL Surfaces shall receive the required degree of surface preparation as described in the
appropriate S.S.P.C. Descriptive Standard when read in conjunction with the quality
grade of preparation corresponding in appearance to the pictorial standards presented
in ISO-8501-01 Standard.

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TABLE NO. 2 - FINAL COAT COLOURS

ITEMS TO BE PAINTED COLOUR

BS 4800
EQUIPMENT Water, Diesel and Condensate Tank Exteriors, 120C White 00E55
Vessels, Drums, Heaters 120C/ Grey 00A05/
Exchangers and Tank Exteriors 121C and Aluminium
(except Water, Diesel and above Note 1
Condensate Tank Exteriors 120C) 
Rotating Equipment, Pumps, Mushroom
turbines etc. (incl. Indoor concrete 08B21
bases; excl. fire pumps)
Fire pumps Red 04E53
Motors and their field mounted Light Orange
switchgear 06E51
STRUCTURAL Grey 00A05
STEEL
PIPING and Process 120C/ Grey 00A05/
VALVES 121C and Aluminium
(including PIPE above
SUPPORTS) Utilities Cooling water only Green 14E53
(except fire water and Other than cooling 120C/ Grey 00A05/
instrument air) water 121C and Aluminium
above
Non-toxic acid, Grey 00A05
alkali & other with visible
corrosive to person banding in
service Yellow
10E53
Note 2
Toxic service Grey 00A05
including toxic acid, with visible
alkali & other banding in Lt.
corrosive to person Orange
service 06E51
Note 2
All Fire Water Piping Red 04E53
Instrument Air where identification Galvanised / Black 00E53/
required Copper Grey 00A09
FIRE AND Hydrants and Extinguishers Red 04E53
SAFETY Miscellaneous Equipment Red 04E53
EQUIPMENT
HANDRAILS Handrails Standards, Ladder Cages Lt. Orange
etc. and Gates 06E51

NOTES 1.In the case of equipment containing corrosive or toxic contents the Equipment
Number shall be stencilled on a background coloured Yellow 10E53 or Lt. Orange
06E51 respectively.

2. The colour coding for pipe work shall be applied as bands spaced in accordance
with BS 1710. Pipe work shall also be marked with arrows showing the direction of
flow. The primary colours used for colour coding shall be in accordance with Sonatrach
Colour Code. Refer to Appendix 1.
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TABLE 3A – External Surfaces

Structural steel, Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Pipe Supports, Plant and Equipment
SCOPE SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINT INDEX
(DRY COATING THICKNESS µm)
Prepn. Primer 2nd Coat 3rd Coat 4th Coat
A1-1 Degrease Zinc rich Micaceous Iron Wash, Spotblast
Uninsulated Carbon Steel followed by Polyamide Oxide High-build and touch-up as
<0C to 120C ISO8501-1 epoxy Polyamide left 3 columns
(Standard Exposure) Sa2½ Epoxy
(50) (125) +Acrylic modified
Polyurethane (50)
A1-2 Degrease Zinc rich Micaceous Iron High-build Wash,
Uninsulated Carbon Steel followed by Polyamide Oxide High-build Polyamide Spotblast
<0C to 120C ISO8501-1 epoxy Polyamide Epoxy and touch-up
(Tank Roof and other Sa2½ Epoxy as
Severe Exposure) left 4 columns

(50) (100) (100) +Acrylic

modified
Polyurethane
(50)
A2 Degrease Inorganic Zinc Acrylic modified
Uninsulated Carbon Steel followed by ethyl Silicone
121C to 350C ISO8501-1 silicate
Sa3
(60) (30)
A3 Degrease Thermal Heat-resistant
Uninsulated Carbon and followed by spray Aluminium
Low Alloy Steel ISO8501-1 Aluminium silicone
351C to 550C Sa3

(150) (20)
A4-1 Degrease Inorganic Zinc Micaceous Iron
Insulated Carbon Steel followed by rich Oxide Highbuild
<0C to 120C ISO8501-1 epoxy Polyamide
(Standard Exposure) Sa2½ Epoxy

(125)
(50)
A4-2 Degrease Zinc rich Micaceous Iron Micaceous Iron
Insulated Carbon Steel followed by Polyamide Oxide Highbuild Oxide Highbuild
<0C to 120C ISO8501-1 epoxy Polyamide Polyamide
(Severe Exposure) Sa2½ Epoxy Epoxy

(50) (100) (100)

A5 Degrease Inorganic Zinc Acrylic modified
Insulated Carbon Steel followed by ethyl Silicone
121C to 350C ISO8501-1 silicate
Sa3 (60) (20)
A6-1 Degrease Inorganic Zinc Red Oxide
Fireproofed Carbon Steel followed by ethyl Polyamide
See Note 1 ISO8501-1 silicate Epoxy Tie Coat
Sa2½

(60) (25)

A6-2 Degrease Zinc rich Red Oxide

Fireproofed Carbon Steel followed by Polyamide Polyamide
(Alternative) ISO8501-1 epoxy Epoxy Tie Coat
See Note 1 Sa2½
(50) (25)

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TABLE 3A (Continued)– External Surfaces

Structural steel, Tanks, Vessels, Piping, Pipe Supports, Plant and Equipment
SCOPE SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINT INDEX
(DRY COATING THICKNESS µm)
Prepn. Primer 2nd Coat 3rd Coat 4th Coat
A7 Degrease Zinc Wash, Prepare
Galvanised Steel followed by Phosphate and touch-up as
<0C to 120C chemical etch Polyamide left columns
BS5493 epoxy +Acrylic
Clause 11.3.2 modified
(60) Polyurethane
(50)
A8 Degrease Polyurethane Micaceous Wash, Spotblast
Uninsulated and Insulated followed by Primer Leigh’s Iron Oxide and touch-up as
Austenitic SS, 13% Cr SS, ISO8501-1 Resistex High-build left 3 columns
Duplex 22% Cr SS and Sa2½ K570SS or Polyamide +Acrylic
Superduplex 25% Cr SS , equivalent equal (50) Epoxy modified
< 0º to 120 ºC. See Note 2 (100) Polyurethane
(50)
A9 Degrease Heat-resistant Heat-resistant
Uninsulated and Insulated followed by Coating Foster Coating Foster
Austenitic SS, 13% Cr SS, ISO8501-1 57-73 or 57-73 or
Duplex 22% Cr SS and Sa2½ Equal Equal
Superduplex 25% Cr SS , equivalent (80) (80)
< 0º & > 120 ºC.
CW Degrease Primer Cold-applied Cold-applied
Carbon and Galvanised followed by (supplied wrapping tape wrapping tape
Steel below ground ISO8501-1 by tape (1650) (1650)
See Note 3 Sa2½ manufacturer)

A10 Degrease Red Oxide Coal Tar Coal Tar

Carbon and Galvanised followed by Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
Steel below ground at ISO8501-1 Epoxy Tie Epoxy Epoxy
areas where tape wrap is Sa2½ Coat (25) (150) (150)
not practical
See Note 3

Notes to Table 3A:

1 Where a proprietary passive fire protection (PFP) system is to be applied approval of the paint
system by the PFP manufacturer shall be obtained before coating application.

2 Alternatively polyurethane primer and tie coat may be replaced by one coat (75micron dry) of
epoxy primer with a low chloride content (<200ppm) and no metallic pigmentation.

3 The normal coating system for pipes and fittings below ground is a system comprising cold
applied wrapping tape. Where tape wrapping is mandatory it will be designated CW in the
documentation. At areas on which tape wrapping is impractical such as flanges then the coal
tar epoxy system A10 shall be used.

4 The standard condition to be found at site is considered Standard Exposure. (TB-C-043/ITB1-

498)

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TABLE 3B – TANK AND VESSEL LINING

PORTION OF ITEM SURFACE PREPARATION AND PAINT TYPE

(PAINT SYSTEM)
Prepn. Primer 2nd Coat 3rd Coat 4th Coat
C1, Carbon Steel Potable Degrease Red Oxide High-build High-build High-build
Water Tanks followed Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
See Note 1 by Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
ISO8501-1 (50) (125) (125) (125)
Sa3
C2-1, Carbon Steel Crude Degrease Red Oxide Coal Tar Coal Tar Coal Tar
Oil Storage Tanks (Floor, followed Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
1.5m up side and Roof by Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
Space only) ISO8501-1 (50) (125) (125) (125)
Sa3
C2-2, Carbon Steel Crude Degrease Red Oxide High-build High-build High-build
Oil Storage Tanks (Floor, followed Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
1.5m up side and Roof by Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
Space only) ISO8501-1 (50) (125) (125) (125)
(Alternative) Sa3
C3-1, Carbon Steel Ballast, Degrease Red Oxide Coal Tar Coal Tar Coal Tar
Emulsion Breaker, Slops followed Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
Tanks Raw and Treated by Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
Water Tanks ISO8501-1 (50) (125) (125) (125)
Sa3

C3-2, Carbon Steel Ballast, Red Oxide High-build High-build High-build

Emulsion Breaker, Slops Degrease Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide Polyamide
Tanks Raw and Treated followed Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy Epoxy
Water Tanks by (50) (125) (125) (125)
(Alternative) ISO8501-1
Sa3

C4-2, Carbon Steel Process Degrease Vinyl ester Glass Flake Glass Flake
Oil Tanks and Separators, followed Primer Vinyl ester Vinyl ester
Heat exchanger Channels by (50) coating coating
(<90C/all pressures) ISO8501-1 (500) (500)
Sa3

C4-3, Carbon Steel Process Degrease Vinyl ester Glass Flake Glass Flake Glass Flake
Oil Tanks and Separators, followed Primer Vinyl ester Vinyl ester Vinyl ester
Heat exchanger Channels by (50) coating coating coating
(>90C/>10barg) ISO8501-1 (500) (500) (500)
Sa3

Note to Table 3B:

1 Materials for potable water service shall be certificated as suitable for this service; copies of
the relevant certification shall be submitted to Operator for approval.

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18. APPENDIX 1 - LABELLING SAMPLE & PIPING COLOUR CODES

Service Service Colour BS4800 Sampling of

(English) (French) Code Reference Labelling

Process Gas Gas Process Yellow 10E53 Process Gas

Produced Water Eau Hulleuse Dark Blue 18E53 Produced Water

Fresh Water Eau Potable Blue 18453 Fresh Water

Plant Water Eau Service Black 00E53 Plant water

Demin Water Eau Demin Blue 18E53 22D45r

Hot Water Eau Chaude Blue 18E53 Hot Water

Glycol Rich Glycol Riche Bright Green 14E51 Glycol Rich

Glycol Lean Glycol Pauvre Bright Green 14E51 Glycol Lean

Glycol Glycol Bright Green 14E51 Glycol

Amine Rich Amine Riche Dark Green 14C40 Amine Rich

Amine Lean Amine Pauvre Dark Green 14C40 Amine Lean

Amine Amine Dark Green 14C40 Amine

Condensate Condensat Gris 00A05/Aluminium Condensate

Fuel Gas Gas Combustible Yellow 10E53 Fuel Gas

Diesel Gasoil Gris 00A05/Aluminium Diesel

Combustion Air Air Combustion White 00E55 Combustion Air

Instrument Air Air Instrument White 00E55 Instrument Air

Plant Air Air Service White 00E55 Plant Air

Nitrogen Azole Purple 22C39 Nitrogen

CO2 CO2 Bright 06E51 CO2

Orange
Oil Huile Brown 08C39 Oil

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