EFW WSP 83002 RV D01

Document No.
EFW-WSP-83002
Area
Elgin/Franklin Wellhead
Topsides
Discipline
MATERIALS
Doument Type
SPECIFICATION
Contract No.
CA9233
SPECIFICATION FOR PROTECTIVE COATING
Rev.
Date
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10/2/98
APPROVED FOR DESIGN
JWH
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JWH
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HOLDS AND INPUT STATUS

DOCUMENT NUMBER TITLE
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Client
Review
ELGIN/FRANKLIN WELLHEAD TOPSIDES
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SPECIFICATION FOR PROTECTIVE COATINGS
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REVISION LIST
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DESCRIPTION OF CHANGES
Document Transferred From EAF-WSP-83002 Rev.D03
with amendments
Printed on 25 February 2002

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CONTENTS
1. GENERAL
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Scope of work
1.3 Conflicts
1.4 Definitions
2. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Statutory Requirements
2.2 British Standards
2.3 International Standards
3. SERVICE CONDITIONS
3.1 Locations
4. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
4.1 Materials
4.2 Equipment
4.3 Surface Preparation
4.4 Preparation Of Materials For Application
4.6 Pollution Control
5. GALVANISED SURFACES
6. INSPECTION
7. TESTS
7.1 Environment
7.2 Blast standard
7.3 Thickness
7.4 Galvanising
7.5 Adhesion
7.6 Holiday test
8. REPAIRS
8.1 General
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4.5 Application
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8.2 Inadequate Coating Thickness

8.3 Contaminated Surfaces
8.4 Coating Damage Not Exposing Steel Substrate
8.5 Coating Damage Exposing Steel Substrate
8.6 Repair Of Galvanised Surfaces
8.7 Repair Of Thermally Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) Surfaces
9. LIST OF APPROVED PAINT MANUFACTURERS [HOLD]
ADDENDUM A COATING SYSTEMS
System 1 Coating System For Internal Surfaces Of Diesel Storage Tanks - Epoxy System.
System 2 Jacket atmospheric zone, Topsides Structural Steelwork And Facilities Operating At
Temperatures Up To 120C - Under Thermal Insulation - TSA Coating.
System 3(a) Carbon Steel Topside Facilities Operating At Temperatures Up To 120C - Not
Thermally Insulated - Epoxy Coating.
System 3(b) Carbon Steel - Underside of Cellar Deck - Epoxy Coating.
System 4 Aluminium Helideck - Epoxy Coating
System 5 Carbon and Stainless Steel Topside Facilities Operating At Temperatures Between
121C And 350C - TSA Coating
System 6 Carbon Steel Topside Facilities Operating At Temperatures Between 351C And
550C - TSA Coating
System 7 Austenitic Stainless Steel Topside Facilities Operating At Temperatures Between
51C And 120C - Not Thermally Insulated - Epoxy Coating
System 8 Glass Flake Internal Lining Of Steel Tanks And Vessels - Glass Flake Epoxy Coating
System 9 Galvanised Steel Surfaces, Excluding Gratings - Epoxy Coating
System 10 Galvanised Steel Gratings - Bituminous Coating
System 11 Heavy Duty Non-Slip Steel Deck Surfaces - Epoxy Coating
System 12 Light Duty Non-Slip Steel Deck Surfaces - Epoxy Coating
System 13 Jacket, Caissons and J-tubes External Splash Zone Coating System - Glass Flake
Epoxy System
System14 Submerged Zone of the Jacket Structure - Epoxy System
ADDENDUM B COLOUR SCHEDULE [HOLD]
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GENERAL
1.1
Introduction
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This specification defines the minimum technical requirements for the Elgin PUQ
for:
i)
The painting and coating of carbon steel and, where relevant, stainless steel,
nickel or copper based alloys and aluminium surfaces.
ii)
The internal lining of tanks.
This includes the requirements for environmental conditions during application,

surface preparation, inspection, repair work and documentation, in addition to the
coating/painting/lining systems and procedures for the topside facilities.
Finally, this specification defines colours required for painted coated surfaces and
the colour banding necessary for pipework identification.
1.2
Scope of work
The scope of work covered by this specification includes:
i.
Underside of Integrated Deck & Primary Steelwork not coated with Passive
Fire Protection (PFP). For details of the coatings to be used under the PFP
refer to specification ELP-SSP-72005.
ii.
All structural, deck and pipework surfaces and, where relevant, galvanised
steel,
iii.
stainless steel, nickel or copper based alloys and aluminium surfaces.
iv.
Non slip surfaces.
v.
Galvanised surfaces to include ductwork.
vi.
Temporary steelwork to be removed offshore.
vii.
The jacket structural steelwork including j-tubes, caissons and conductors,

but excluding risers and rubber lined appurtenance guides.
1.
Intact galvanised surfaces referenced in ii) and iv) above shall not be
overpainted except for areas expressly identified and specified by the
Purchaser.
All galvanised and stainless steel bolts shall be left uncoated unless
shown otherwise on the drawings.
Notes:
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All vendor supplied equipment shall be supplied with a certificate detailing the
coating system applied, the colour, thickness and all appropriate test results.
1.3
1.4
2.
Conflicts
All conflicts between the requirements of this specification, related contract
documents, codes and standards, shall be referred to the Purchaser for clarification.
Where conflicts occur the order of precedence shall generally be:
1.
This specification
2.
Minimum Code/Standard requirements.
Definitions
The following definitions shall apply to this specification:
COMPANY
shall mean Elf Exploration (UK) plc
PURCHASER
shall mean Kvaerner Oil & Gas Ltd., acting as agent

for Elf Exploration (UK) plc
SUPPLIER
shall mean the person, firm or company to whom the

order is issued and who is responsible for the
application of paint coatings as described in this
specification.
MANUFACTURER
The Manufacturer is the organisation which

produces the coating system(s).
REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
The codes and standards referred to in the requisition and/or data sheets shall be
taken to mean the latest edition of that Code or Standard, including addenda,
supplements or revisions, except where noted.
2.1
Statutory Requirements
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
Construction (Working Places) Regulations 1966
Offshore Construction - Booklet No 12 (Health and Safety Executive)
Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (1988)
HSE Guidance Notice EH-15
Threshold Limit Values
HSE Guidance Notice EH-16
Isocyanates: Toxic Hazards & Precautions
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HSE Guidance Notice MS-8
Isocyanates - Medical Surveillance
Factories Act 1966 Section 4 & 63
Ventilations of Workroom etc.
HSE Offshore Installations
Guidance on Design and Construction and

Certification, Fifth Edition 1995
Flammable Liquids Regulations

SI 1709
Control of Pollution (Special Wastes)

Regulations 1980
SI 2252
Merchant Shipping Prevention of

Pollution by Garbage Order 1988
CAP 437
2.2
2.3
British Standards
BS 729
Hot dip galvanised coatings on iron and steel articles
BS 2569 Part 2
Sprayed Metal Coating. Protection of Iron and Steel:
BS 7079
Surface finish of blast cleaned steel for painting
BS 4800
Paint Colours for Building Purposes
BS 5378
Safety Colours and Safety Signs
BS 5750
Quality Systems
International Standards
ASTM A123
Zinc (hot galvanised) coatings on products fabricated
from rolled, pressed and forged steel shapes, plates, bars
and strip.
SSPC
US Specifications of the Steel Structures Painting Council
SIS 05 59 00
Pictorial Surface Preparation Standard for Painting Steel

Surfaces
NORSOK M-CR501
Surface Preparation and Protective Coating

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3.
SERVICE CONDITIONS
3.1
Locations
This coating specification is for use on the Elgin Franklin Wellhead Topsides,
located in the UK Sector of the Central North Sea.
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DETAILED REQUIREMENTS
This section deals with the detailed requirements for materials, equipment, surface
preparation and application of paint or coating systems covered by this
specification. Any differences between this specification and the paint/coating
manufacturers issued information shall be highlighted to the Purchaser for
clarification.
4.1
Materials
4.1.1
Receipt and Storage

Flammable products and thinners are to be stored in accordance with the
Flammable Liquids Regulations, away from combustible materials, and all
precautions taken to avoid creating a fire hazard.
All materials shall be delivered to the Supplier in the original containers with labels
intact and seals unbroken. They shall be kept in a safe, well ventilated storage
space assigned for this purpose and which is to be kept clean and tidy.
Any manufacturers instructions regarding storage shall be strictly adhered to.
Any paint materials susceptible to freezing shall be stored in a heated area.
4.1.2
Abrasives
Abrasive blast cleaning using dry sand is not permitted.
Where air operated blasting equipment is used, the operators hood/headgear is to be
ventilated by clean cool air served through a regulator filter to prevent blasting
residues being inhaled by the operator.
4.1.3
Paint
All painting materials shall be purchased by the Supplier from the list of paint
manufacturers listed in section 9. The Supplier shall advise the Purchaser of the
selected paint manufacturer together with all procedures necessary to comply fully
with this specification.
All paints in any one particular paint system, whether shop or site supplied, shall
originate from one paint manufacturer so that products from different
manufacturers are not mixed within the same finish.
All safety precautions detailed in the paint manufacturers literature shall be strictly
adhered to.
Each container shall be date coded so that the shelf life expiry date can be readily
checked.
Covers are to be kept on opened containers when not in use.

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Paint which had been livered, gelled or otherwise deteriorated during storage, will
not be used. Thixotropic materials which may be stirred to obtain normal
consistency are satisfactory for use.
4.2
Equipment
The Supplier is responsible for supplying and maintaining in good conditions all
plant equipment, protective equipment and tools necessary to carry out his work in
an efficient manner and to provide such consumable materials and parts necessary
to maintain his plant, and tools, in good working order.
4.3
Surface Preparation
4.3.1
General
Preparation of surfaces to be coated must remove all foreign matter and
contaminants to bring the surface to the state specified for the application of
coatings.
Unless otherwise indicated in the systems listed in addendum A, surface
preparation shall not take place at temperatures below 5C, when the relative
humidity is greater than 85%, when the metal surface temperature is less than 3C
above the ambient dew point, or later in the day than can be prime coated before the
end of the working period or a maximum of 4 hours. Surface preparations may also
be suspended by the Purchaser if adverse weather conditions are likely to develop
before painting could be carried out.
Satisfactory lighting facilities shall be provided for all stages of preparation for
painting.
Prior to commencement of surface preparation, surface irregularities such as weld
spatter, rough capping, undercuts, slag, rough edges, burrs, laminations and laps
will be removed by the Supplier and made smooth. Oil and grease contamination
shall be removed by either wiping or scrubbing the surfaces with rags or brushes
wetted with white spirit and then wiping down with clean dry cloths. Alternatively,
proprietary emulsifying agents may be used for this purpose and the surface must be
allowed to dry out before proceeding with further preparation and painting. All
drill holes should be completed, de-ragged and solvent cleaned prior to blast
cleaning.
Steel surfaces shall be prepared by blast cleaning to the appropriate quality
specified in each system specification.
The compressed air supply used for blasting is to be free of water and oil.
Adequate separators and traps shall be provided and these shall be kept emptied of
water and oil.
Accumulations of oil and moisture are to be removed from the air receiver by
regular purging.

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Surfaces shall be made free of abrasive and dust before they are primed or initially
coated they shall be blown with dry compressed air, or wiped or vacuum cleaned
free. It is of the greatest importance that no grit or foreign matter is left on the
cleaned steel.
A 300mm wide strip of un-coated blasted surface is to be left between primed and
un-blasted surfaces to prevent damage to the newly dried coating when additional
blasting is done. When blast cleaning is resumed, the 300mm strip of previously
blasted surface will require only a light brush blast to remove any rust that might
remain. Cleaning shall be accomplished by holding the cleaning nozzle in a
direction away from the coated surface.
Intended weld lines/areas are to be masked to 50mm either side of weld before
priming, unless otherwise indicated in the coating systems listed in Addendum A.
Blasting will continue a minimum of 25mm into adjoining coated surface.
Where extensive rectification has been necessary on abrasive blast cleaned surfaces,
the dressed areas are to be re-blasted to remove all rust and slag to provide adequate
paint key.
The preparation of newly galvanised surfaces when specified by the Purchaser to be
overpainted, and damaged galvanised coatings prior to repair shall be prepared by
very thorough degreasing and then etched with a phosphate pre-treatment solution
such as T-wash or a 2 pack etching primer. Weathered galvanised surfaces - i.e.
where no chemical residue from the galvanising process remains - shall be prepared
by steel wire brushing to remove all contaminants, and then followed by degreasing
with white spirit.
Surfaces delivered to the construction site with a temporary or holding primer only
shall be degreased and re-blast cleaned (unless specified otherwise) to the required
standard.
4.3.2
Blast Cleaning : General

Only dry blast cleaning techniques shall be employed, and blasting shall be carried
out by experienced operators with approved equipment and clean facilities,
including suitable flooring, lighting and efficient grit/dust removal. The Supplier
shall comply with regulations in force regarding the use of abrasives for blast
cleaning.
The type and size of abrasive, which must be free from dust, salts and other
impurities, will be selected in accordance with BS 7079 to give a surface amplitude
of 50-75 microns with a maximum of 100 microns for rogue peaks, unless
otherwise specified in a particular paint/coating system. Metallic abrasives must be
regularly checked and sieved to remove fines and impurity. A non-metallic grit is
always to be used for blast cleaning internal surfaces of piping.

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Blast cleaning of stainless steel, nickel and nickel based alloy surfaces, where
specified for painting, shall be blast cleaned using a metallic free abrasive (free
from chlorides) to give a surface profile between 75-100 microns. Copper slag
abrasives are not acceptable.
Grit blasting shall not be done in areas close to painting operations and/or wet
coated surfaces to prevent dust or grit contamination.
Maximum speed and most effective cleaning is obtained by systematic even
blasting. Work shall be blocked out by areas to a planned pattern so that
preparation and application can be programmed to ensure that each area is blast
cleaned to the correct standard and then receives the prime coat within the specified
time.
All welded areas and appurtenances are to be given special attention for the
removal of welding flux in crevices. Welding silvers, laminations and underlying
mill scale exposed before and during grit blasting operations are to be removed by
the best mechanical means and the edges smoothed or rendered flush.
4.3.3
Power Tool Cleaning - SSPC SP3

Prior to power tool cleaning, oil, grease and salts shall be removed by solvent
cleaning. Care is to be exercised in the use of power tools to prevent excessive
roughening of the surface and the formation of ridges and burrs. Excessive power
wire brushing of mill scale produces a burnished surface not suitable for coating.
Chipping, scraping and steel wire brushing using manual or power driven tools
shall only be used where blast cleaning is impractical and with the approval of the
Purchaser.
Such preparations shall be in accordance with the photographic illustrations in SIS
05 59 00 Grade C ST 3.
4.3.4
Solvent Cleaning - SSPC SPI

The solvent must not contain paraffin or other slow evaporating additive, and
should be the solvent recommended by the manufacturer of the intended paint
system.
All metal surfaces which do not require blasting or power tool cleaning and all
galvanised metal shall be thoroughly cleaned to remove all foreign matter.
Prior to solvent cleaning, soil, cement spatter, salts or foreign matter (other oil or
grease) shall be removed by suitable means.
After blast cleaning or disc cleaning and prior to priming, all surfaces are to be
examined for traces or smudges of oil or grease. If any exist they shall be removed
by solvent washing and then re-cleaned.
All bolt holes shall be solvent cleaned prior to blasting and plugged or coated. No
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after they have been blast cleaned; this includes inhibiting washes intended to
prevent rusting.
4.4
Preparation Of Materials For Application

The paint manufacturers recommendations regarding the mixing of paint prior to
application shall be used.
Paints containing high density fillers shall always be mixed in an agitated pressure
pot which will be kept not lower than the spray gun at all times. All other coating
materials shall be mixed by mechanical agitators for a sufficient time to thoroughly
mix pigment and vehicle and bring the material to a uniform consistency.
Hand mixing shall only be permitted for quantities up to 2 litres, and a thorough
mixing procedure must be used to completely incorporate the heavy liquid material
at the bottom. Where pigment separation readily occurs, provision shall be made
for continuous mixing during application.
Paint shall not be thinned except as recommended by the paint manufacturer, and
only the thinners or reducer recommended shall be used. The entire contents of the
paint container shall be used in the mixing to ensure correct proportion of paint and
pigment, and paint shall be thoroughly mixed immediately prior to application.
Prior to and during preparation and painting at the application site the Contractor
shall be responsible for the protection by drop cloths, sheets, covers or effective
shields of all structural and equipment surfaces (including pipework and ducting)
from any damage of a mechanical nature, or paint overspray and droppings. Such
protection shall be carried out to the satisfaction of the Purchaser. Such surfaces
shall include but not be limited to valve spindles, glass faced pressure gauges, light
fittings, cables, racking, grating, nameplates, signs and instrument panels.
Spraying units are to be earthed and non-conductive hoses used. Any further
precautions, as may be required, shall be used by the Contractor to avoid build up
of static electricity.
4.5
Application
Painting/coating shall not take place in the open under adverse weather conditions,
e.g. rain, fog, snow or frost, or when such conditions are likely to occur before the
paint has cured or become dry. For outdoors painting/ coating shall not take place
when the air temperature is below 5C, (10C for epoxy coatings); or when the
relative humidity is greater than 85% in the immediate vicinity; or when the metal
surface temperature, without heat assistance, is less than 3C above the ambient
dew point, or higher than the maximum application temperature recommended by
the paint manufacture. Shop painting shall not take place when air temperature is
below 10C.
Painting/coating may also be suspended due to wind blown dust, injurious airborne
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If coating materials require the addition of a catalyst, the pot life under application
conditions shall be clearly stated on the label and this pot life must not be exceeded.
When the pot life limit is reached, the spray pot must be emptied, material
discarded, the equipment cleaned and new material catalysed.
The paint or coating shall be applied in the manner detailed by the manufacturer,
e.g. brush, roller, conventional, airless spray or in the case of Thermally Spayed
Aluminium (TSA) by flame or arc spray process , and within strict observance of
the time intervals between coats.
The method of application shall be selected to ensure that the paint or coating is
applied in a uniform manner to the prescribed film thickness without any runs, sags
or other blemishes. Particular care shall be taken to ensure that sharp edges and
welds are adequately coated to the full film thickness. To achieve this, sharp edges
and welds shall be precoated (stripe coated) immediately prior to application of
each layer of paint or coating.
The coating systems are detailed in Addendum A - Coating Systems and the
minimum dry film thickness is given for each coating together with the minimum
total system dry film thickness. The minimum dry film thickness of the total
system shall be met. For individual coats the average dry film thickness shall not
vary by more than 20%, or in accordance with the manufacturers
recommendations.
Where the quality of the film is impaired by excess film thickness (wrinkling, mud
cracking or general softness) the Supplier shall be responsible for removing the
unsatisfactory paint coating and for its re-application.
In all instances where two or more coats of the same paint are specified, such
coatings shall be of contrasting colours so that each stage of the work can be readily
identified and film thickness determined accordingly.
The spray equipment to be used shall meet the recommendations set forth by the
coating manufacturers for applying each specific coat layer. Lines and pots are to
be thoroughly cleaned when adding new materials, and only the paint
manufacturer's recommended cleaning agent is to be used.
All equipment for spray application must be inspected and approved by the
Purchaser's inspector before any application is begun.
Suitable working regulators and gauges shall be provided for air supply to the
pressure pot and the air supply to the pressure gun.
Zinc rich primers shall be sealed with a tie coat as soon as practical after complete
curing has taken place (generally within 7 days, unless agreed with the Purchaser's
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The tie coat shall be selected to ensure sound adhesion to the zinc rich primer and
be compatible with the finishing coat process. When overcoating with aluminium
silicone paint, a tie coat is not necessary.
Thermally Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) Coatings shall be sealed with the appropriate
sealant as soon as practical after TSA application and inspection.
In application of material, each spray shall overlap the previous pass by 50%.
Large surfaces are always to receive passes in two directions at right angles to each
other (cross hatched). Large surfaces in this instance are defined as anything in
excess of 2m. Spray width adjustment on the gun and re-adjustment of atomising
pressure at the regulators shall be made until the desired spray pattern is found.
Each coat is to be applied uniformly and completely over the entire surface. Any
runs or sags are to be brushed out immediately or the paint is to be removed and the
surface resprayed.
Unless otherwise required by the coating systems listed under Addendum A,
coating shall not be applied within 50mm of edges/areas prepared (masked) for
welding. Further coating shall not be applied within 50mm of unblasted areas.
Intervals between coats shall comply with the manufacturer's specified time for
thorough drying and shall generally be kept to the minimum in order to prevent
contamination between coats. Where contamination occurs between coats, this
must be completely removed generally by washing with detergent solution or
equivalent, and rinsing with clean water.
The manufacturers recommendations shall be ascertained in respect of re-cleaning,
such as sweep blasting or washing with fresh water.
Applied coatings are to be protected from inclement conditions such as rain, snow,
fog and wind blown dust, and other factors such as condensation and debris from
nearby other working.
If necessary temperature and humidity must be controlled with temporary covers,
heaters, de-humidifiers to ensure all coatings are correctly cured.
Temporary steelwork which is to be removed offshore shall be given a sweep blast
and paint applied to 50 microns DFT.
4.6
Pollution Control
Paints and primers contain substances which are listed as special wastes under the
Control of Pollution Act. It is the Suppliers responsibility to ensure the disposal of
waste products conform to the relevant legislation.
Where painting is carried out offshore the waste products shall be segregated from
other wastes offshore, in order to comply with onshore legislation.
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Additionally, no paint, containers or associated applicators shall be dumped

overboard.
5.
GALVANISED SURFACES
The items to be galvanised in accordance with the following requirements are:
stair treads
stairway gratings
grating walkways
kick plates
hand rails and supports
ladders and cages
Surfaces listed above shall be hot dipped galvanised in accordance with BS 729
after cutting, shaping and welding has been carried out.
The weight of deposited zinc shall not be less than the following:
Material Thickness
(mm)
Deposited Zinc Each Side

Weight (g/m)
Coating Thickness (mm)
1.5 to 1.9
430
60
2.0 to 2.9
500
70
3.0 to 3.9
600
84
4.0 to 4.9
750
105
5 and thicker
900
126
In order to achieve these minimum coating figures the Supplier shall consider the
material composition, surface finish and surface preparation prior to coating.
Small areas of galvanised coating damaged by cutting, welding, drilling or any
preparation during fabrication, erection, transportation or installation shall be
repaired as detailed in Section 8.6.
All galvanised items shall be QA/QC inspected, any item not complying with the
above may be rejected by the Purchaser.
6.
INSPECTION
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The whole of the work shall be inspected on a continuous basis by the Supplier who
shall record and report the results of all his inspection and tests to the Purchaser, in
writing or on a read-only disc or electronic copy.
Inspection records shall include but not be limited to:
Identification of individual items being painted/lined

Detail of the area in which work is taking place
Recording atmospheric temperature, relative humidity, dew point and steel
temperature at least 4 times per day at the location where work is taking
place
Recording quality of surface preparation and profile (by surface replica
technique) shall be carried out on prepared steel surfaces at least 4 times per
shift or once every 20m2 which ever is the greater. For the internal of
pressure vessels the test/recording frequency shall be twice the above.
Recording colour and dry film thickness of paint coatings on each
individual item being painted.
Recording approval of all items finish painted/lined/coated to the
specification by the inspector's signature.
Recording any repairs or further painting/lining/coating that may become
necessary after finished work.
All equipment used during the course of this inspection shall be approved by the
Purchaser's Inspector prior to the start of work.
Visible blast standards and blast profile shall be prepared for each system by the
Supplier with reference to BS 7079 and Swedish Standard SIS 05 59 00. Surface
profile or anchor pattern shall be in accordance with the individual paint system
requirements. These shall be used as a reference for all testing.
The Supplier will provide paint thickness gauges for both wet paint and dry paint.
The "Elcometer", Mikrotest" or equivalent type shall be used for dry film thickness
whereas simple gauges such as wet combs are acceptable for wet paint. These
gauges will be calibrated and checked at periodic intervals to the satisfaction of the
Purchaser, against procedures agreed by the Purchaser.
7.
TESTS
7.1
Environment
A psychrometer shall be used to measure the relative humidity before blasting and
painting can be carried out.
7.2
Blast standard
Surface amplitude shall be measured by direct assessment of replicas taken from
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prepared complying with the surface preparation requirements and subsequently

used as a reference.
Where other methods of on-site determination of profile are used the instruments
concerned must be calibrated against the reference steel panels.
For field measurements, replica tape or comparitors and a portable micrometer shall
be used.
7.3
Thickness
The wet film thickness shall be spot checked in random areas as an initial
indication of the required dry film thickness.
The minimum sampling frequency for dry film thickness checking shall be as
follows:
1.
Uninterrupted surfaces - 3 minimum, or one sample every 2 metres
2.
Interrupted surfaces
- 3 minimum equispaced around the junction
The dry film thickness of individual coats and of the total coating system shall be
checked by means of a magnetic type thickness gauge. The limits specified in
Section 4.5 shall be adhered to.
The thickness gauge shall be calibrated on a minimum twice daily basis, in
accordance with NORSOK M-CR-501.
The thickness of the sealer coat of TSA coatings shall be using a suitable method
developed by the Supplier. Wet film thickness gauges shall be employed during the
application. Where absorption into the aluminium surface is too rapid to allow
meaningful wet film measurements to be made, a polished steel plate may be coated
in parallel with production coating. Wet and dry film thickness measurements shall
be correlated between this plate and the aluminium surface.
Under no
circumstances shall the finished dry film thickness be less than 25m.
7.4
Galvanising
Test certification for galvanised surfaces shall be supplied by the Supplier in
accordance with BS 729 - letters of conformity are not acceptable. The extent of
testing shall be in accordance with BS 729.
7.5
Adhesion
The adhesion of TSA coatings, before sealing, shall be checked once per shift using
a tensile adhesion tester, such as a Hate meter. A minimum of three separate tests
shall be conducted on a one m2 area, generally the test shall be carried out on the
workplace, however in special situations where this is impractical a flat plate coated
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value shall be 650 psi[HOLD]. Testing shall be essentially non-destructive i.e. the
tensile load shall be increased to the acceptance value, plus 10%, to allow for
reading inaccuracies, and, providing that no failure has occurred in the coating or
adhesive, the result shall be acceptable.
7.6
Holiday test
All coatings applied to the internal of pressure vessels, the submerged zone and the
splash zone of the jacket shall be subjected to 100% holiday testing, in order to
ensure that the coating is pinhole free.
8.
REPAIRS
8.1
General
Unless otherwise advised by the coating systems listed under Addendum A, damage
to paintwork incurred at any stage of transit or installation, including site welding
operations, shall be re-prepared by blast cleaning to the original standard, or other
cleaning as specified by the Purchaser, and re-coating the affected area as for the
Specification, with the exception that in the case of zinc rich primed areas where
primer is damaged, repair will be as stated under 8.5 of this Section. The above
requirement is equally applicable to damage sustained by Thermally Sprayed
Aluminium coated surfaces.
Preparation shall extend a minimum of 25mm into the sound paintwork, a further
25mm of sound paintwork shall be chamfered by light blasting or abrading. Repainting shall then cover the area, extending 50mm on to the adjoining prepared
paint surface.
Prior to the application of any coating all damage to previous coats will have been
repaired.
8.2
Inadequate Coating Thickness

Areas with inadequate coating thickness will be thoroughly cleaned and if necessary
abraded and additional compatible coats applied until they meet specifications.
These additional coats are to blend in with the final coating or adjoining areas.
8.3
Contaminated Surfaces
Surfaces to be overcoated which become contaminated will be cleaned as outlined
under Solvent Cleaning (Section 4.3.4). The whole of the surface to be painted is
to be cleaned with fresh water.
8.4
Coating Damage Not Exposing Steel Substrate

The damaged area will be solvent cleaned (Ref. Section 4.3.4) to remove all
contamination and be allowed to dry. The coating around the damaged area will be
chamfered to ensure continuity of the patch coating. The full coating system
removed will then be re-applied in accordance with this specification.
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Coating Damage Exposing Steel Substrate

The damaged area will be re-cleaned as originally specified for that surface and
primer applied as follows. In the case of zinc rich primed areas, the repair primer
will be a zinc rich epoxy, applied in accordance with this specification and the paint
manufacturer's recommendations, in other cases the specification primer will be reapplied in accordance with this specification and the paint manufacturer's
recommendations.
The re-cleaning is to carry over to secure surrounding coating and the edges
chamfered. The remaining coats will be applied to complete the paint system.
8.6
Repair Of Galvanised Surfaces

Local damage to galvanising will be repaired by cleaning the area of all weld
spatter, flux and contamination, and thereafter wire brushing area thoroughly to
clean bare steel.
The cleaned area is to be made good with zinc rich coating as detailed under
System 9.
8.7
Repair Of Thermally Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) Surfaces

Repair of TSA shall be carried out in accordance with the appropriate system
specification.
9.
LIST OF APPROVED PAINT MANUFACTURERS [HOLD]

All paints shall be obtained from one of the following Paint Manufacturers. Other
paint suppliers may be approved by Purchaser subject to product review.
Ameron Protective Coatings

Crown Paints Ltd.
Hempel Marine Paints Ltd.
International Paints
Jotun - Henry Clark Ltd.
W & H Leigh & Co.
Mebon Paints
Sigma Coatings Ltd.
Tretol (Carboline)
Kemira Coatings Ltd.

ADDENDUM A
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COATING SYSTEMS
CONTENTS:
SYSTEM 1 COATING SYSTEM FOR INTERNAL SURFACES OF DIESEL STORAGE TANKS - EPOXY
SYSTEM.
SYSTEM 2 JACKET ATMOSPHERIC ZONE, TOPSIDES STRUCTURAL STEELWORK AND FACILITIES
OPERATING AT TEMPERATURES UP TO 120C - UNDER THERMAL INSULATION - TSA
COATING.
SYSTEM 3(A) CARBON STEEL TOPSIDE FACILITIES OPERATING AT TEMPERATURES UP TO 120C NOT THERMALLY INSULATED - EPOXY COATING.
SYSTEM 3(B) CARBON STEEL - UNDERSIDE OF CELLAR DECK - EPOXY COATING.
SYSTEM 4 ALUMINIUM HELIDECK - EPOXY COATING
SYSTEM 5 CARBON AND STAINLESS STEEL TOPSIDE FACILITIES OPERATING AT TEMPERATURES
BETWEEN 121C AND 350C - TSA COATING
SYSTEM 6 CARBON STEEL TOPSIDE FACILITIES OPERATING AT TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 351C
AND 550C - TSA COATING
SYSTEM 7 AUSTENITIC STAINLESS STEEL TOPSIDE FACILITIES OPERATING AT TEMPERATURES
BETWEEN 51C AND 120C - NOT THERMALLY INSULATED - EPOXY COATING
SYSTEM 8 GLASS FLAKE INTERNAL LINING OF STEEL TANKS AND VESSELS - GLASS FLAKE EPOXY
COATING
SYSTEM 9 GALVANISED STEEL SURFACES, EXCLUDING GRATINGS - EPOXY COATING
SYSTEM 10 GALVANISED STEEL GRATINGS - BITUMINOUS COATING
SYSTEM 11 HEAVY DUTY NON-SLIP STEEL DECK SURFACES - EPOXY COATING
SYSTEM 12 LIGHT DUTY NON-SLIP STEEL DECK SURFACES - EPOXY COATING
SYSTEM 13 JACKET, CAISSONS AND J-TUBES EXTERNAL SPLASH ZONE COATING SYSTEM - GLASS
FLAKE EPOXY SYSTEM
SYSTEM14 SUBMERGED ZONE OF THE JACKET STRUCTURE - EPOXY SYSTEM
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System 1
Coating System For Internal Surfaces Of Diesel Storage Tanks Epoxy System.
Scope
Internal surfaces of diesel including all structural steelwork, stiffeners, piping, etc.
Exclusions
Internal surfaces of tanks where anything other than diesel is held.
Surface
Preparation
Blast clean to SIS 05 59 00 Sa2 (white metal) to provide a surface profile of 50 to

75 microns, at the time of coating.
Approved Systems
PAINT
SYSTEM
PRIMER
40 microns
1st COAT
125 microns
2nd COAT (White)

125 microns
Total Dry Film Thickness = 290 microns

Notes On System 1
1.
2.
3.
Prior to shot blasting and application of lining, the internal tank surfaces
shall be suitably prepared to remove all burrs, weld spatter and sharp
corners. All corners shall have a minimum radius of 3mm.
If necessary to use a blast hold primer in order to avoid contamination of
prepared surfaces, the blast hold primer used shall be in accordance with the
paint supplier's recommendation.
Aluminium anodes are required in all diesel storage tanks in order to
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System 2
Jacket atmospheric zone, Topsides Structural Steelwork And

Facilities Operating At Temperatures Up To 120C Under Thermal Insulation - TSA Coating.
Scope
Application of Thermally Sprayed Aluminium (TSA) in accordance with BS 2569

(Part 1) to carbon steel equipment, piping and oil/gas riser tie-ins supplied with the
topsides including steelwork in the atmospheric zones, as well as the atmospheric
zone of the jacket, i.e. from the top of the splash zone and upwards.
Application of TSA coatings to carbon and stainless steel piping, vessels
exchangers, instruments and valves, under thermal insulation and operating at
temperatures up to 120C.
Exclusions
Surface
Preparation
Oil and Gas risers. Surfaces beneath passive fire protection. Duplex and super
duplex stainless steel operating below 80C.
Surface preparation of substrates to be TSA coated shall essentially be in

accordance with section 4.3 of this specification, with the following additional
requirements:
i.
All surfaces to be coated shall be degreased before grit blasting using an

approved procedure (i.e. steam cleaning or solvent washing). The degree of
surface cleanliness shall be confirmed by a UV fluorescence test or an
alternative Company approved technique.
ii.
The surface shall be dry blast cleaned to SIS 055900 Grade Sa 3 (white
metal). The blasting operation shall achieve a surface profile of 75 - 100
microns. The blasting abrasive shall be either aluminium oxide or
recyclable chilled iron/steel grit with a hardness exceeding 750 BHN.
iii.
All dust, grit and foreign matter shall be removed from the blast cleaned
surface before coating application.
a.
TSA application shall be conducted essentially in accordance with BS 2569

(Part 1).
b.
TSA coating application shall commence preferably within 4 hours of

completion of blasting - after the surface has been inspected and passed and
before the onset of any visible surface deterioration. In the event that
deterioration of the blasted surface does occur before commencement of
TSA application, then the surface shall be re-blasted to recover the Sa 3
finish.
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c.
Intended weld areas shall be masked off for a distance of 100mm from the
component end after blasting, inspection and before metal spraying.
d.
As far as practicable, all aluminium metal spraying shall be conducted under

enclosed and environmentally controlled conditions. For major site work
this requirement may be relaxed, subject to prior approval of procedures by
the Purchaser.
e.
All surfaces to be aluminium metal sprayed shall be free from moisture

throughout the coating operation and shall have a surface temperature of at
least 5C above dew point.
f.
For optimum coating adhesion the Supplier is advised to maintain the

substrate temperature above 20C. For coating applied below 10C the
Supplier must perform a test to demonstrate sufficient adhesion (see also
note 2).
g.
The method of TSA application shall be by either the flame or arc spraying
processes (see note 1). Wire fed spraying equipment shall be used.
h.
Items shall be sprayed with high purity metallic aluminium (minimum

99.5% Al). Aluminium wire conforming to BS 1475 Grade 1050A shall be
used.
i.
The aluminium coating shall be applied to a minimum average thickness of

200 microns, with a tolerance over the workpiece of +100 microns, -25
microns.
j.
The specified coating thickness shall be applied in multiple passes of the

spray nozzle to achieve a coating of uniform thickness and homogeneity.
Under no circumstances shall less than two (2) passes of TSA be applied to
any surface. Each pass shall overlap the previous pass such that an even
coating of uniform thickness is produced.
k.
The final surface of the unsealed coating shall be smooth and free from
lumps, coarse areas and loosely adherent particles.
l.
Not more than 5% of the surface of any TSA coated component shall be less
than 175 microns in thickness (before sealant application).
m.
A sealer (see Note 3) shall be applied after the TSA coating has been
inspected and approved. The sealer coat is applied to further enhance the
anti corrosion characteristics of TSA, and if pigmented, can also serve as a
cosmetic coating. The sealer should be applied immediately after
completion of the metal spraying and inspection, and definitely within 12
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passes to obtain a guaranteed minimum dry film thickness of 25 to 50

microns, excluding any absorption into the metal spray.
Notes To System 2
1.
The Supplier shall submit to the Purchaser a proposal for the application of
TSA to cleaned and grit blasted component surfaces. As a minimum
requirement, the proposal shall contain details of :
The TSA application method offered

Environmental control measures
Equipment type
Automation method (if offered)
Metal spray deposition rate
Applied thickness per pass and total coating thickness
Time between :
a)
Each TSA pass
b)
Completion of TSA application and sealing
Mechanical characteristics of the deposited coating
Deposited coating QA/QC, test panel production and scope and
frequency of panel evaluation
Repair procedure
As a minimum requirement TSA application and acceptance criteria shall be

in compliance with BS 2569.
2.
Where the Supplier has had prior involvement in TSA application for
offshore projects, these shall be cited and any lessons learned which could
impact on TSA coating performance or this specification shall be put
forward to the Purchaser for consideration.
3.
The sealer coat shall be formulated to penetrate and absorb into the porous
TSA coating surface layers and shall be of proven performance in offshore
marine environments. The sealer shall be applied in at least two coating
operations and result in the production of a tenacious film of 25 to 50
microns (minimum) thickness when dry. A section taken through a test
panel shall demonstrate the ability of the coating to penetrate the TSA
coating.
Whilst the need for a cosmetic finish with high sheen and good gloss
retention is not a requirement of this paint system a uniform quality of
surface finish and colour shall be obtained on all exposed surfaces.
After completion of welding any bare (masked off) surfaces of previously

aluminium metal coated components shall be cleaned, grit blasted and TSA
coated in accordance with this specification and coating system. A distance
of minimum 100mm of the previously sealed TSA shall be sweep blasted to
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expose the aluminium coating prior to TSA being applied to the weld joint
area and the sweep blasted area. On completion of TSA application and
achievement of the required aluminium coating thickness, the newly metal
sprayed surface shall be sealed, per note 3. The sealer coat shall overlap
onto the previously sealed surface by a minimum of 25mm. In special cases
where grit blasting is prohibited the company may approve other coatings as
specified in Note 6.
6
Coating damage severity falls into four categories:

A)
B)
C)
D)
Damage resulting in exposure of the steel substrate.

Damage arising from welding Operations i.e. charring.
Damage to the aluminium coating NOT resulting in exposure of the
steel substrate.
Damage to sealer coating.
The method adopted to repair Category À' and `B' damaged shall generally
be to reinstate the coating in accordance with this specification and this
system. However in special cases where grit blasting is prohibited the
company may give dispensation for the surfaces to be power wire brushed,
needle gunned to produce an anchor pattern and then coated with a suitable
pigmented `High Build' polyurethane coating such as Àcothane' or a high
build glass flake epoxy to a minimum DFT of 1mm.
It shall be noted that whilst the use of high build coating system may be
permitted in lieu of TSA as a repair method for Category À' and `B'
damaged areas it is stressed that this is a concession which may be given by
the company on a cases by case justification in order to assist in site
fabrication, and that the resultant performance and useful lifetime of the
high build coating system is unlikely to match that obtainable from a fully
reinstated TSA coating system.
In BOTH the above cases the area of repair shall be recoated with TSA
sealant to obtain a uniform surface colour finish.
Category `C' damaged areas shall have the remaining TSA thickness
checked. If below 175 microns then the affected area shall be repaired in
accordance with the guidelines proposed for the repair of category À' and
`B' damage.
Category `D' damage, i.e. damage to the sealer coat ONLY as may arise
during coated component handling or as a consequence of heat damage from
welding operations, should be repaired by light wire brushing of the TSA
surface to remove any loose or charred sealant, followed by re-application
of the sealer coat (and top coat, as required).
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System 3(a) Carbon Steel Topside Facilities Operating At Temperatures Up To

120C - Not Thermally Insulated - Epoxy Coating.
Scope
All carbon steel tanks, vessels, heat exchangers, instruments, valves and piping
SP's, Structural Steel not specified as being coated in accordance with System 2 and
all equipment not thermally insulated operating at temperatures up to 120C not
covered by System 2.
For painting beneath passive fire protection the coating system shall be agreed with
the PFP supplier. If acceptable the primer and the tie coat only as listed in the table
below may be used.
Topcoats for PFP shall be in accordance with the PFP manufactures
recommendations, if acceptable the topcoat systems listed below may be used.
Exclusions
Surface
Preparation
Top surfaces of decks, internal surfaces of tanks and vessels and surfaces operating
at temperatures in excess of 120C. Carbon steel vessels and heat exchangers with
solid stainless steel, titanium or nickel-based alloy nozzles, and structural
steelwork.
Blast clean to SIS 05 59 00, Sa2 (near white metal). Paint before any visible
deterioration occurs and within a maximum of 4 hours.
Approved Systems
PAINT SYSTEM
PRIMER
Epoxy Zone Phosphate
50 microns
MID COAT
Glass Flake Epoxy
300 microns
Total minimum Dry Film Thickness = 400 microns
TOP COAT
Polyurethane
50 microns
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System 3(b) Carbon Steel - Underside of Cellar Deck - Epoxy Coating.

Surface Preparation
Blast clean to SIS 0559 00 Sa 2. Paint before any visible deterioration occurs and
within a maximum of 4 hours.
PAINT SYSTEM
PRIMER
Epoxy Zinc
50 microns
TOP COAT
Glass Flake Epoxy
500 microns
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness = 550 microns

Notes To System 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Primer/tie coat and top coat shall be infinitely overcoatable.

The tie-coat for System 3(a) may be deleted with the prior approval of the
Purchaser if the first coat can be applied within seven days. Any zinc salts
which have formed within this period shall be removed in accordance with
the paint manufacturer's recommendation.
For electrical switchgear, control panels and other equipment which will be
installed in controlled environment conditions, the equipment supplier's
standard offshore paint may be acceptable. In all cases the equipment
supplier shall supply full details of the paint specification in writing for the
Purchaser's approval.
For electrical switchgear, control panels and other equipment which will be
installed outside controlled environments, equipment supplier's alternative
paint specifications will be considered for acceptance by the Purchaser
providing it meets the following stringent requirements:
a)
any alternative paint specification offered by the equipment
suppliers shall be submitted in writing for the Purchaser's approval
before use;
b)
surface preparation, dry film thickness and paint quality must be
comparable with this specification;
c)
equipment supplier's specification must be shown to have proven
track record performance.
Any repairs necessary to the damaged paint system shall be prepared for:
i)
small defects (less than 50mm diameter) by disking to St3 and patch
prime with epoxy primer (30 micron minimum) and coatings as per
original specification.
ii)
large defects (greater than 50mm diameter), blast clean (Sa2) and
patch prime with epoxy primer (30 micron minimum) and coatings
as per original specification.
Alternative equivalent paint systems will be considered by the Purchaser if
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include documented service histories and long term test data such as
required by NORSOK M-CR-501.
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System 4
Aluminium Helideck - Epoxy Coating
Scope
Upper surface of aluminium helideck requiring non-slip deck finish and all aviation
marking requirements.
Surface
Preparation
Thoroughly degrease using a proprietary aqueous emulsified degreasing agent and

rinse with clean water.
Blast clean using non-metallic abrasive (Stonegrit or similar) to achieve an
appearance similar to Sa2 with a surface profile 75-100 microns as measured by
surface replica technique (Testex).
Approved System
PAINT
SYSTEM
PRIMER
2-pack Epoxy
50 microns
TOP COAT
3-pack Epoxy
Non-slip finish
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness = 400 to 600 microns
Notes To System 4
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Markings to be applied over non-slip paint to meet aviation requirements by

applying one coat two pack epoxy finish to 50 microns dry film thickness in
appropriate colour.
Equivalent non-slip system to the above may be submitted from other paint
Manufacturer's. Approval must be obtained in writing prior to use. Such
systems could include those where the Top Coat is applied as 2 coats with
the aggregate broadcast over the surface between coats. The size and type
of aggregate must be approved prior to use. Alternative systems shall be
scheduled from the following Manufacturer's:
Crown
Hempel
International
Jotun
Sigma
The paint manufactures advise regarding recommended application practice
shall be sought prior to application.
For repair to damaged areas spot blast to original profile and paint as per
Manufacturers shall provide documentary evidence of previous compliance
with CAP 437 for friction factors. Preference will be given to those
manufacturers with the longest demonstrable friction check interval.
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System 5
Carbon and Stainless Steel Topside Facilities Operating At

Temperatures Between 121C And 350C - TSA Coating
Scope
All carbon and stainless steel piping, vessels, heat exchangers, equipment and
instruments operating at temperatures between 121C and 350C, including
surfaces beneath thermal insulation.
Exclusions
Exhaust ducting subject to shock heating.
Surface
Preparation
In accordance with System 2.
System
In accordance with System 2 except that the sealer coat shall be as follows:
Approved Systems
PAINT
SYSTEM
SEAL COAT
Aluminium Silicone
20 -50 microns
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System 6
Carbon Steel Topside Facilities Operating At Temperatures

Between 351C And 550C - TSA Coating
Scope
Steelwork subject to continuous or intermittent temperatures between 351C and

550C. Exhaust systems subject to shock heating and flare booms including all
associated piping.
Exclusions
Surface
Preparation
Stainless steels, nickel-based alloys and copper-based alloys.
System
In accordance with System 2 except for the sealer coats which shall be as specified
below.
In accordance with System 2.
Approved Systems
PAINT
SYSTEM
SEALER
High Temperature Silicone
20 microns
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness = 200 microns (Including Aluminium

Metal Spray)
Notes To System 6
1.
2.
The silicone sealer shall be capable of meeting the maximum temperature.

Repairs to damaged areas must be reinstated as to the requirements of the
original specification unless otherwise approved by the Purchaser.
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System 7
Austenitic Stainless Steel Topside Facilities Operating At

Temperatures Between 51C And 120C - Not Thermally Insulated Epoxy Coating
Includes:
Mixed Metal Combinations of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel and Nickel Alloys at
all Temperatures up to 120C
Scope
Austenitic stainless steel piping, vessels, heat exchangers and including carbon steel
vessels and heat exchangers with solid stainless steel or nickel-based alloy nozzles,
not thermally insulated, operating at temperatures between 51C and 120C.
Mixed metal combinations including carbon steel with other metals on instrument
pipework and other equipment; carbon steel actuators used on stainless steel or
nickel-based alloy or copper based alloy valves operating at temperatures up to
120C, not thermally insulated.
Exclusions
Surface
Preparation
Items of carbon steel, scheduled for painting to be included in mixed metal

combinations which can be prepared and painted in isolation. These items shall be
painted in accordance with System 3 for that surface.
Blast clean to SIS 05 59 00, Sa2 (white metal) using a metallic free abrasive (free
from chlorides) such as alumina oxide to provide a surface profile of 30 to 60
microns. Paint before any visible deterioration occurs and within a maximum of 4
hours.
Approved System
PAINT
SYSTEM
PRIMER
35 microns
1st MID-COAT
125 microns
2nd MID-COAT
100 microns
TOP COAT
40 microns

Notes On System 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
All carbon steel appurtenances and nozzles shall be fully painted in

accordance with this specification.
All abrasives used shall be iron-free and free of chlorides, metallic zinc and
metallic aluminium. Copper slag shall not be used. The abrasive used shall
be selected to give the specified profile.
All paints used shall be essentially chloride-free and not in any form contain
low melting point metals. The dried film must not contain more than 200
ppm chlorides or 250 ppm of any low melting point metals.
For repair to damaged areas disk to ST3 and paint as per original
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System 8
Glass Flake Internal Lining Of Steel Tanks And Vessels Glass Flake Epoxy Coating
Scope
Carbon Steel tanks and vessels associated with handling Potable water,
seawater/crude oil mixtures and other hazardous production-related hydrocarbon
waste products at temperatures up to 95C (slightly higher temperature may be
tolerated for short periods).
The application of glass flake vinyl ester resin coatings to vessels. The glass flake
coating shall be applied to the entire internal surface of the subject equipment,
where overlaid nozzles have been installed the coating shall be blended into the
overlay. The overlay, as such, does NOT require coating with glass flake. The
coating shall extend over the faces of all non weld overlaid flanges, including blind
flanges and manway covers. Carbon steel flanges shall be rebated to facilitate
lining and allow a metal to metal seal.
Exclusions
Surface
Preparation
Diesel Storage Tanks. Solid stainless steel or weld overlaid nozzles shall not be
coated, but shall have the coating blended/feathered onto their surface for
continuity.
Before blast cleaning the surface of the item to be coated shall have all sharp
surfaces, including welds, ground smooth and radiused to no less than 2mm. All
weld spatter shall be removed. Ground components shall be free from porosity,
undercuts, cracks and cavities. The use of fillers such as resin putties and low
melting point solders for filling holes, cracks and other surface breaking defects is
not permitted under any circumstances.
Oil, grease, general dirt and any other contaminants shall be removed with a water
emulsifiable degreasing solvent, followed by a thorough fresh water wash. Items
NOT requiring blast cleaning i.e. flange faces and weld overlaid nozzles shall have
suitable protection applied i.e. masking.
The internal surface shall be blast cleaned to SIS 05 5900 Sa 2 to give a surface
profile if 75-100 microns, minimum, and a maximum peak amplitude of no more
than 150 microns.
All dust and debris shall be removed from the blasted surface by vacuum cleaning
only. Once cleaning to Sa 2 no contact whatsoever shall be made with the
prepared surface until primer application.
Procedure
Qualification Prior to the start of coating, the coating operation shall be pre-qualified as follows :
A detailed procedure, including details of surface preparation, coating application,
inspection and coating repair methods shall be submitted for approval by the
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As part of this qualification the Supplier shall submit a steel panel (300mm x
150mm) illustrating the coating sequence in stepped format. This panel shall
subsequently become the reference standard to be achieved on all internal coating
carried out by the supplier.
Coating
Application
The primer shall be applied within 4 hours of blast cleaning or before rash rusting
of the surface occurs.
`Stripe' coats shall be brush applied to all difficult access areas such as edges, welds
and corners during the application of each coat to ensure compliance with the
specified film thickness.
Primer and all subsequent build and top coats shall only be applied to surfaces that
are clean and dry, and when the ambient temperature is above 10C. Relative
humidity shall not exceed 80%, and the metal temperature shall be at least 5C
above the dew point throughout the entire operation (unless otherwise
recommended by the coating manufacturer).
Each coating shall have a different colour to ensure proper coverage and full
overcoating. Thickness checks on each coat of the lining shall be made on a
continuous basis throughout the lining application to ensure that the required lining
thickness is met.
Application shall be by trowel. It is important to ensure that the flakes of glass are
orientated parallel to the substrate and that they are completely covered with resin
to prevent wicking.
All coatings shall be applied in a minimum of two applications to give an overall
dry film thickness of fully cured material of 1.0mm (-0/+0.5mm), unless otherwise
directed. Excessive film thickness shall be avoided and no coating shall be force
dried.
The coating manufacturers recommendations for coating application and stipulated
drying times shall be carefully observed and recorded.
Repairs
Any damage or defects shall be repaired using agreed procedures. The procedure
shall verify fully effective adhesion of coating repair material with the originally
applied lining.
Major coating defects shall necessitate partial or total rework after the cause of the
problem has been established.
Areas below the required thickness shall be overcoated to bring the lining up to the
recommended minimum value.
Any pinholes shall be ground out and fresh lining material applied overlapping the
sound material by a minimum of 25mm.
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All repair area shall be subjected to spark testing in accordance with the procedures
described in the notes below.
Notes
No tank, vessel or associated equipment shall be internally coated until all hydrotesting or other pressure testing has been completed.
All internal/external hot work (i.e. welding) shall be completed prior to
commencement of coating application.
This coating system shall only be applied by application approved by the Purchaser
and the coating manufacturer.
Products from different glass flake coating suppliers shall not be mixed. The
applied system shall be of single coating manufacturer origin.
The complete system shall be 100% spark tested after curing has taken place using
a DC Holiday Detector Elcometer model 105 or similar. The test voltage shall be
1kV per 250 microns of lining thickness (4kV/mm). Spark testing of the coating
shall be witnessed by the Company or its nominated representative.
The coating shall be visually inspected for any irregularities such as raised area, soft
spots, disbondment, poor jointing, surface discontinuity and delamination. Any
defects shall be marked for subsequent repair.
Personnel requiring access into the vessel following coating application shall wear
soft protective footwear. Care is particularly necessary when installing vessel
internals and tools may accidentally damage the lining if dropped.
All products for use with potable water must have Water Bylaw Advisory Service
Certification for potable water.
Approved Systems
PAINT SUPPLIER
Corrocoat
Rigidon
GLASS FLAKE VINYL ESTER

Polyglass V.E.F.
System 503
Minimum Total Dry Film Thickness = 1.0mm.

Alternative Glass Flake Vinyl Ester lining system may be submitted to the
Purchaser for approval.
Note : System to have glass strand length of approximately 3mm.

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Primer DFT should be ca 25-50 microns. Individual glass flake coatings should be
applied to 300/500 microns DFT each - differential colours to verify full over
coating of previous layer.
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System 9
Galvanised Steel Surfaces, Excluding Gratings - Epoxy Coating
Scope
Exclusions
Surface
Preparation
i.
Overcoating of intact galvanised surfaces when expressly identified and

specified by the Purchaser.
ii.
The repair of steel surfaces galvanised to BS 729 or ASTM A123 operating

at temperatures up to 120C, including galvanised carbon steel flanges on
firewater lines and external surfaces of galvanised HVAC ducting that is
outside controlled environmental locations.
Galvanised steel gratings, galvanised steel surfaces with temperatures above 120C
and galvanised surfaces located within controlled environmental locations.
Surface preparation shall be selected from the following two options to meet Paint
Suppliers requirements:
i.
Thoroughly degrease. Chemically etch the cleaned zinc surface with an

approved mordant solution (T-wash). Rinse with clean water and
thoroughly dry.
ii.
Thoroughly degrease. Remove all corrosion products and lightly etch the
surface overall by sweep blasting.
Approved Systems
PAINT
SYSTEM
PRIMER
2-Pack Zinc Phosp. Epoxy 25 microns
2 MID-COATS
2-Pack Epoxy
125 microns each
TOP COAT
2-Pack Modified PU
40 microns
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness = 315 microns over Galvanising

Notes To System 9
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
The importance of thorough degreasing cannot be overstressed. (See Clause

4.3.4.1).
When using T-wash, the etched surface should uniformly darken to confirm
etching has taken place.
The modified polyurethane topcoat shall be infinitely overcoatable.
Surfaces of carbon-steel exposed by cutting or drilling galvanised steel
components shall be immediately cleaned and twice primed with a zinc rich
epoxy primer before any rusting develops.
For repair to damaged areas scrape to a firm tight edge and paint as per
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System 10 Galvanised Steel Gratings - Bituminous Coating

Scope
All steel gratings galvanised to BS 729 or ASTM A123 (minimum coating weight
900 g/m), only when expressly identified on the fabrication drawings and
specified by the Purchaser.
Exclusions
All other galvanised steel surfaces.
Surface
Preparation
Thoroughly degrease.
Approved Systems
PAINT
SYSTEM
2 Coats
Bituminous Paint
40 microns per coat
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness = 80 microns over Galvanising

Notes To System 10
1.
2.
The importance of thorough degreasing cannot be overstressed.

The paint shall be applied by dipping.
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System 11 Heavy Duty Non-Slip Steel Deck Surfaces - Epoxy Coating

Scope
Carbon steel deck surfaces , such as designated lay-down areas and personnel
traffic areas requiring heavy duty non-slip finish.
Exclusions
Carbon steel deck surfaces requiring normal duty non-slip finish.
Surface
Preparation
Blast clean to SIS 05 59 00, Sa2 (near white metal). Surface profile shall meet
paint manufacturers requirements. Paint before any visible deterioration occurs and
Approved System
PAINT SYSTEM
PRIMER
(optional)
75 microns
TOP COAT
Epoxy non-slip
3mm
Total Minimum Dry Film Thickness in one coat = 3mm
Notes To System 11
1.
2.
3.
4.
The grade and type of non-slip aggregate shall be approved by the Purchaser
prior to use.
All products must be non-incendive sparking and have certificate to prove
this, i.e. Warrington Fire Research Certificate).
A holding or temporary protective primer shall be applied following blast
cleaning (Sa2), to facilitate yard handling where it is desirable to apply
Heavy Duty coat in the final stages of construction. Prior to application of
the paint detailed in System 11, the surface shall be thoroughly cleaned to
remove all contaminates, oil, grease, dirt deposition and rust (to SIS 05 59
00, St3) and shall be brought to a dry sound condition before repriming and
finished as System 11.
For repair to damaged areas dress back loose screed to a firm tight edge and
wire brush exposed areas to St3 and restore screed as per original
specification.
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System 12 Light Duty Non-Slip Steel Deck Surfaces - Epoxy Coating

Scope
Carbon steel deck surfaces requiring light duty non-slip finish.
Exclusions
Carbon steel deck surfaces requiring heavy duty non-slip finish, i.e. areas covered
by System 11..
Surface
Preparation
Blast clean to SIS 05 59 00, Sa2 (near white metal). Surface profile shall meet
paint manufacturers requirements. Paint before any visible deterioration occurs and
Approved System
PAINT
SYSTEM
PRIMER (optional)
2-Pack Epoxy
75 microns
TOP COAT *
Epoxy non-slip
400 microns

*
The top coat shall be applied with the aggregate added to the
paint before application.
Notes To System 12
1.
2.
3.
This specification is to be used for areas adjacent to System 11, which will
not be subjected to heavy foot traffic or for specific areas (Control Room,
etc.) where only light foot traffic is envisaged.
All products must be non-incendive sparking and have certificate to prove
this, i.e. Warrington Fire Research Certificate).
A holding or temporary primer shall be applied following blast cleaning
(Sa2), to facilitate yard handling where it is desirable to apply the "Light
Duty" system in the final stages of construction. Prior to application of the
paint detailed in System 12, the surface shall be thoroughly cleaned to
remove all contaminates, oil, grease, dirt deposition and rust (to SIS 05 59
00, St3) and shall be brought to a dry sound condition before repriming and
finished as System 12.
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System 13 Jacket, Caissons and J-tubes External Splash Zone Coating System Glass Flake Epoxy System
Scope
This coating system shall be applied all carbon steel jacket legs and bracing,
caissons and j-tubes in the splash zone.
Exclusions
Risers shall not be coated with this system.
Surface
Preparation
Blast clean to SIS 055900 Sa 2 (near white metal). Painting must take place
before any visible deterioration occurs or within a maximum of 4 hours after
blasting.
Approved Systems
PAINT SUPPLIER
Ameron
International
GLASS FLAKE EPOXY

Amerlock 400 GF
Interzone 1000
Total minimum Dry Film Thickness = 1500 microns

Other manufactures Glass Flake Epoxy coatings may be acceptable provided they
are of the same generic type as those given above and have a proven record for
offshore use in the splash zone of fixed structures.
Notes To System 13
1.
2.
3.
4.
The coating type used must be a Glass Flake filled two pack epoxy with a
high solids volume ( > 80%).
The splash zone coating system shall overlap on to both the atmospheric and
the submerged zone coating systems by a minimum of 150mm.
The splash zone shall be subjected to 100% holiday detection following the
application of the coating system.
Three coats shall be applied unless the manufacture can demonstrate
successfully with the Purchasers approval that a two coat application will
result in the required DFT being achieved on a repeatable basis in the coated
area.

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System14
Submerged Zone of the Jacket Structure - Epoxy System
Scope
All steel in the submerged zone exposed to seawater, e.g. legs and braces, caissons,
j-tubes, appurtenances guides and supports the splash zone.
Exclusions
Internal surfaces of guides and supports unless shown otherwise on the drawings.
Risers and conductors which will be covered by separate specifications. The
internal surface of pile sleeves and the external and internal of piles, except as
shown on the drawings
Surface
Preparation
Blast clean to SIS 055900 Sa 2 (near white metal). Painting must take place
before any visible deterioration occurs or within a maximum of 4 hours after
blasting.
Approved Systems
PAINT MANUFACTURE
Ameron
International
2 PACK POLYAMIDE CURED EPOXY

Amercoat 358
Interzone 954

Other manufactures products may be acceptable provided they are of the same
generic type as those given above and have a proven record for offshore use in the
submerged zone of fixed structures. This shall either comprise extensive
documented case histories in a similar environment or testing in accordance with
NORSOK M-CR-501 or equivalent. The use of winter cure derivatives of all
such systems shall be subject to individual approval and/or further testing.
Notes On System 14
1.
2.
3.
The Epoxy must be a polyamide cured two pack high solids epoxy.
All damage shall be repaired using the above systems or company approved
equivalents.
Three coats shall be applied unless the manufacture demonstrates
successfully that a two coat application will result in a full cover of the
coated area, in this case the applicator may ask for the Purchasers approval
to reduce the number of applied coats to two.
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ADDENDUM B
COLOUR SCHEDULE [HOLD]
B.1
Finish Colour Schedule
B.1.1
Structure and Equipment

All equipment listed shall be uniformly coloured in accordance with the tables
below:
ITEM
B1.2
COLOUR
BS 4800 NUMBER
1.
Topsides primary and secondary structural steel up to

and including underside of cellar deck.
Yellow
08 E 51
2.
General skids, small miscellaneous brackets, pipe

cradles, straps and all such like connections
Grey
18-B-17
3.
Bulkheads, external walls and partitions, fire proofed

steel work
Yellow
Secondary decks, not normally subject to heavy

traffic.
Green
14-E-53
5.
Walkway and traffic surfaces.
Dark Grey
00 A 09
6.
Helideck top surface.
Dark Grey
00 A 09
7.
Helideck markings
8.
9.
External doors
Uninsulated tanks, process vessels, pressure vessels
and heat exchangers.
In accordance with DEn "Offshore Installations

Guidance on Design and Construction"
Dark Grey
00 A 09
Light Grey
18-B-17
10.
Compressors.
Aluminium HT
11.
Pumps, crude oil
Dark Brown
12.
Pumps, water injection
Emerald Green
13.
Pumps, produced water
Green
14.
Firewater piping including flanges and attached

appliances.
Red
04 E 53
Firefighting equipment, including diesel engines
Red
04 E 53
15.
First aid stations, safety shelters and showers
Green/white
diagonal stripes
14 E 53/
00 E 55
16.
Valve Handles
Red
04 E 53
17.
Temporary Steelwork
Orange
06 E 51
Silver
Piping Identification Colours

Unpainted firewater lines to be identified by banding with a durable PVC material
(colour Red 04 E 53). Appliances and flanges attached to firewater lines are to be
completely painted in Red 04 E 53.

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Uninsulated piping : all carbon steel, including stainless steel operating above
50C, shall be painted with continuous ground colour white (BS 4800, Shade 00 E
55) with service indicated by colour banding.
Uninsulated corrosion resistant piping, including stainless steel with operating
temperature of 50C and below, shall have service indicated by colour banding
alone.
Insulated piping shall have service indicated by colour banding alone over the
cladding.
Colour banding may be by painting or by using a durable PVC material.
Banding shall be applied at:
Both sides of valves, bulkheads, deck and other penetrations, major changes
of direction.
No more than 1 metre from package and vessel termination points, pipe
junctions.
Positions such that two sets of banding are normally visible and no greater
than 7m apart.
The primary colour (outside) band shall be placed directly adjacent to, and on each
side of, the secondary colour (inside) band. Width of bands shall be 150mm for 6"
lines and above and 100mm wide for 4" lines and below. A flow direction arrow
shall be located on the pipe adjacent to the primary colour band, for details see
below
Colour banding shall be in accordance with the following table (numbers in
brackets refer to BS 4800 colours):
Flow direction arrows shall comprise a black or white adhesive tape 150mm wide
supplied in rolls with transparent arrows at 150mm centres. When applied to the
pipe the arrow(s) shall indicate the direction of the pipe contents flow. Service
labels shall be incorporated in the flow direction arrows. Service text shall be in a
contrasting colour.
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SERVICE
Instrument Air
Plant Air
Closed Drains
Desanding Drains
Fire Water
Fire Foam
Halon Gas
Gas Condensate
Compressed Gas
Fuel Gas
Inert Gas
Crude Oil
Diesel Oil
Hydraulic Fluid
Lube Oil
BAND COLOURS
Code
AI
AC,AP
DC,DH
DD,DE,DO
FF,FW
FM,FD
FG
PT
GL,PV
GF
GN,VC
PL
PF
OH
OL
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Description
REV
Primary
(Outside)
Blue( 20.E.51)
Blue (20.E.51)
Black (00.E.53)
Black (00.E.53)
Red (04.E.53)
Red (04 E 53)
Red (04.E.53)
Yellow (08.C.35)
Yellow (08.C.35)
Yellow (08.C.35)
Yellow (08.C.35)
Brown (06.C.39)
Brown (06.C.39)
Brown (06.C.39)
Brown (06.C.39)
)
Secondary
(Inside)
White
Blue
Silver Grey
Black
Red
Blue
Yellow
Crimson
Yellow
White
Blue
Brown
White
Pink
(00.E.55)
(20-E-51)
(10-A-03)
(00.E.53)
(04.E.53)
(18.E.51)
(08.C.35)
(04-D-45)
(08.C.35)
(00.E.55)
(18-E-53)
(06.C.39)
(00.E.55)
(04.C.33)

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