MUSHTARI MAINTENANCE SERVICES SDN. BHD.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

Title : Date :

Blasting Procedure 22/4/2018

Revision : 0 Document No. : MMSSB/RP/BLAST-028 Page 1 of 3

BLASTING PROCEDURE

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 This procedure will provide a guideline for sand-blasting on the external and internal
equipment.

1.2 This procedure complies Petronas Technical Specification (PTS),

(P.T.S 30.48.00.31)

2.0 SURFACE PREPARATION

2.1 Pre-cleaning

2.1.1 Prior to the blast cleaning and/or prior to any painting works, the
surface shall be free of any contamination and any excessive rust scale
shall be removed by impact cleaning tools or high-pressure water
jetting.
2.1.2 All edges shall be ground to a minimum radius of 2mm or otherwise
agreed with the principal and flame cut areas should have been ground
flush. Weld spatter shall have been ground flush.
2.1.3 All bolt holes shall be solvent cleaned prior to the commencement of
blast cleaning. Solvent cleaning shall be carried out in accordance with
SSPC, SP1 “Solvent Cleaning”.
2.1.4 When emulsion or detergent type of degreasers or Teepol/ fresh water
solutions area used, this treatment shall be followed by copious rinsing
using fresh and clean potable water or pressure water/steam wash.
These types of degreasers shall be proven to be biologically degradable.
2.1.5 Before performing abrasive blast cleaning, all equipment which could
be damaged by blast, dust or particulate matter shall be suitably
protected by masking, wrapping, taping or other means to prevent
damage.

2.2 Surface Preparation by Blast Cleaning

2.2.1 Blast cleaning shall be carried out through ISO 8504-2 to the required
visual standard in accordance with ISO 8501-1 or equivalent. The
minimum requirement for successful surface preparation shall be Sa 2.5
at the time of coating, unless specified by paint manufacturer on their
surface tolerance coating systems.
2.2.2 The blast cleaning of stainless steel shall be carried out by sweeping
blasting by using a fine abrasive not containing iron (e.g. garnet,
aluminium oxide, aluminium silicates), glass pearls or stainless-steel
shots.
2.2.3 Blast clean steel surfaces shall not be touched by bare hands
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2.2.4 If the surface being cleaned lies adjacent to coated surface, which is not
to be repaired, the blast cleaning shall overlap the coated surface by at
least 50mm. The edges of the existing coating system shall be
feathered. The remainder of the existing coated surface shall be
properly protected with shields or screens to prevent any over blast
damage.
2.2.5 The surface profile or anchor pattern for carbon steel and low alloy
steels to be coated with liquid organic coatings shall be in accordance
with the written recommendation of paint manufacturer. When not
specified by paint manufacturer or when otherwise specified in this
document, the surface profile shall be between 40µm to 70µm
2.2.6 If stainless steel, galvanized or non-ferrous surfaces are to be painted
with liquid (organic) coating materials, blast cleaning of these surfaces
shall be carried out by smooth sweep blasting, using a small size non-
iron containing abrasive (e.g. aluminium oxide). On galvanized
surfaces, the zinc layer shall not be damaged, a smooth uniform surface
roughness shall be achieved, no defects such as break through or
crisping of zinc layer shall occur. Surface roughness shall be in the
range of 20µm to 30µm or shall be agreed with paint manufacturer.

3.0 BLAST CLEANING EQUIPMENT.

3.1 The compressed air supply used for blast cleaning shall be free from water and oil. A
test in accordance with ASTM D 4285 shall be conducted to determine the presence
of oil or water in compressed air used.
3.2 Where air-operated equipment is used, the operator’s hood or headgear shall be
ventilated by clean, cool air served through a regulator filter, to prevent blast cleaning
residues from being inhaled.
3.3 All this record should be presented to the Owner Inspector during final inspection for
final acceptance.

4.0 BLASTER

4.1 Blaster shall be a IMM certified Protective Coatings Technical Level 1 or Level 2 or
Akedemi Binaan Malaysia / Construction Industry Development Board (ABM-
CIDB) certified blasters and painters, qualified to do blasting & painting works as
required by the Owner.
4.2 He shall competent and skillful with the following operations:
4.2.1 Blasting:
 Equipment Set up (Type of nozzle, compressor Pressure, Type
of Hose, after Cooler)
 Abrasive (Type, Size)
 Surface Quality Achieved.
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5.0 SAFETY

5.1 All the condition must comply with Permit to Work (PTW)
5.2 All the condition stated by Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) must be followed.
5.3 All personnel working on the job site shall be informed of the safety awareness by
attending the safety induction conducted by PGB representative prior to commencing
work.
5.4 Full PPE to ensure personnel safety whilst working at site.