Tep 900 Spe PP BP4 1009 - B08

TANGGUH EXPANSION – PROJECT EXECUTE
LNG EPC
Tangguh Expansion Project
Project Specification for Protective Coating
Code Description
A Proceed - No comment
B Proceed - With comment
C Do Not Proceed - Revise & Resubmit
D Cancelled
E Received as information
Signature:
2017.10.3
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Katsumi Okuma +07'00'
B08 Re-Approved for Use Katsumi Okuma 12-Oct-2017 Hiroyuki Fujisawa 12-Oct-2017 Satoshi Hara 12-Oct-2017
B07 Re-Approved for Use Katsumi Okuma 28-July-2017 Hiroyuki Fujisawa 28-July-2017 Satoshi Hara 28-July-2017
B06 Re-Approved for Use Katsumi Okuma 20-Jun-2017 Hiroyuki Fujisawa 20-Jun-2017 Satoshi Hara 20-Jun-2017
B05 Approved for Use Katsumi Okuma 09-Mar-2017 Hiroyuki Fujisawa 09-Mar-2017 Satoshi Hara 09-Mar-2017
B04 Issued for Approval of Revision Katsumi Okuma 20 Dec 2016 Hiroyuki Fujisawa 20 Dec 2016 Satoshi Hara 20 Dec 2016
B03 Issued for Review of Revision Katsumi Okuma 3 Oct 2016 Hiroyuki Fujisawa 3 Oct 2016 Satoshi Hara 3 Oct 2016
B02 Re-Approved for Design Ari Kurniawan 23 Nov 2015 Tamet Ludovic 23 Nov 2015 Ito Tomohito 23 Nov 2015
Rev Reason for Issue Author Date Checked Date Approved Date
BP Document Number Contractor Document Number
TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1009 870310-PTS-900-PIP-SPC-60019
! This document is copyright and shall not be
reproduced without the permission of BP BP Original Specification Number Document Class
900-SPE-ES-BP2-0101 2
Tangguh Expansion Project - LNG EPC
Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................ 6
2 Scope ................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 Applicability ........................................................................................................ 7
2.2 Exclusions .......................................................................................................... 7
3 Normative References ........................................................................................ 7
4 Terms and Definitions ....................................................................................... 10
5 Symbols and Abbreviations ............................................................................... 11
6 Order of Precedence ......................................................................................... 11
7 General Requirements ...................................................................................... 12
8 Extent of Painting .............................................................................................. 12
9 Contractor’s responsibility ................................................................................. 13
9.1 Standard of work and safety ............................................................................ 13
9.2 Personnel/items to be provided by the contractor .......................................... 13
9.3 Protection of surroundings .............................................................................. 14
9.4 Damage to coatings ......................................................................................... 14
9.5 Quality of finished paint condition ................................................................... 15
9.6 Site clearance ................................................................................................... 15
10 Health, Safety and Environment ........................................................................ 15
10.1 Regulations ...................................................................................................... 15
10.2 Safety precautions for pressurised hoses ....................................................... 15
10.3 General hazards................................................................................................ 16
10.4 Scaffolding, staging, and accessibility ............................................................. 17
10.5 Paint manufacturer's information .................................................................... 17
10.6 Training responsibilities ................................................................................. 17
10.7 Flammable atmospheres ................................................................................ 17
10.8 HSE restrictions on coating systems ............................................................... 18
11 Paint Composition and Minimum Preparatory Requirement ............................... 18
11.1 Approvals ......................................................................................................... 18
11.2 Primers. ............................................................................................................ 18
11.3 Finish painting .................................................................................................. 19
12 External Painting ............................................................................................... 20
12.1 Paint selection general .................................................................................... 20
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12.2 Painting off-site................................................................................................ 20

12.3 Surface preparation for painting work ............................................................ 20
12.4 Paint application .............................................................................................. 24
13 Paint Schedules ................................................................................................ 27
13.1 General ............................................................................................................. 27
13.2 Schedules for painting system.......................................................................... 27
13.3 Paint system for CRA material .......................................................................... 29
13.4 Finish colour schedules .................................................................................... 29
13.5 Identification scheme – colour requirements ................................................... 30
14 Quality Management and Pre-production Paint System Qualification ................. 38
15 Inspection and Testing ...................................................................................... 39
15.1 Inspection and test plan .................................................................................... 39
15.2 Inspection ......................................................................................................... 39
15.3 Testing .............................................................................................................. 41
16 Storage ............................................................................................................. 42
16.1 Safe storage...................................................................................................... 42
16.2 Equipment storage ........................................................................................... 42
17 Packing, Preservation, Marking and Shipping ..................................................... 42
18 Deliverables & Data Transfer ............................................................................. 42
18.1 Documentation ................................................................................................. 42
Annex A - Schedule for Painting System ................................................................. 44
Annex B - Finish Colour Schedule ............................................................................. 48

Revision History
Amendment Revision Amender Amendment
Date Number Initials
21-Jul-2015 A01 AK Issued for Review
31-Aug-2015 A02 AK Issued for Approval, incorporated COMPANY’s comments
21-Sep-2015 B01 AK Approved for Design with Hold
23-Nov-2015 B02 AK Hold release and AFD finalization
3-Oct-2016 B03 K. Okuma Update the content for EPC stage
20-Dec-2016 B04 K. Okuma Update the content for EPC stage
24-Feb-2017 B05 K. Okuma Approved for Use
20-Jun-2017 B06 K. Okuma Re-Approved for Use

Annex A, System A-8
Changed total minimum DFT from 200μm to 250μm
28-July-2017 B07 K. Okuma Re-Approved for Use

Table 2: Note 2 is added.
Annex A: Paint system “A10-SS” and Note 10 are added.
12-Oct-2017 B08 K. Okuma Re-Approved for Use

Table 1, Annex A: Applicable temperature range of Paint system
“A10” is revised as 15degC to 405degC.
Related Documents
Document Document Name Description of Content
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Stakeholders
Stakeholders will be agreed with the Approver during small group review.
Name Date Reviewed
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Definitions and acronyms

Text Description

1 Introduction
BP Berau Ltd., hereafter known as COMPANY, is the operator of Tangguh LNG, a two train
natural gas (NG) liquefaction facility in Bintuni Bay, Papua, Indonesia. The facility includes
associated onshore infrastructure, two offshore platforms, pipelines and twelve wells. These
facilities are the Trains 1 and 2 developments at Tangguh.
COMPANY has initiated the Tangguh Expansion Project to commercialise the incremental
resource into high margin gas markets based on a single LNG (liquefied natural gas) train
expansion (Train 3).
Tangguh Expansion Project will consist of new offshore facilities, including wellhead platforms
and pipelines, and onshore development on the existing Tangguh brownfield site. The new
onshore facilities will include one additional natural gas liquefaction train of a similar design and
capacity to the existing trains, an onshore receiving facility (ORF), new LNG and condensate
loading berth, additional boil off gas (BOG) recovery, utilities, flares and the infrastructure to
support logistics and the associated increase in the temporary and permanent workforce.
The Tangguh Expansion Project comprises of the following new facilities:
• [New] Onshore Receiving Facility (ORF)
• [New] LNG Train 3
• [New] Condensate Stabilization Train 3
• [New/Inter connection] Plant Utility Facilities
• [New] LNG Loading System
• [New] Condensate Loading System
• [Expansion] Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS)
• [Expansion] Telecommunication System
• [New] Trestle Jetty Structure
• [Expansion] Onshore Infrastructure
• Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Management System
2 Scope
This specification covers the minimum requirements for the design, materials, application,
inspection, testing, documentation, and certification of Painting for the onshore development of
Tangguh LNG Expansion Project (Train 3).
Specification for Internal Coating shall be referred to Doc No. TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1040.

2.1 Applicability
This specification cover construction painting for carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel
series, and duplex & super duplex steel.
2.2 Exclusions
a) Building surfaces
b) Feed Gas Pipelines
c) Piles and superstructures in jetty: Refer to TEP-900-SPE-MN-BP4-0012
d) Concrete
e) Bolting: Refer to TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1005
3 Normative References
The following documents are referenced in one or more requirements in this document. For
dated references, only the version cited applies. For undated references, the latest version of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
ANSI A 13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems.
American Petroleum Institute (API)
API Specification Q1 Specification for Quality Programs for the Petroleum, Petrochemical
and Natural Gas Industry.
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
ASTM A 123 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Products.
ASTM A153 Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron
and Steel Hardware.
ASTM D 4417 Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of
Blast Cleaned Steel, Method B and C.
ASTM D 4541 Standard test method for pull-off strength of coatings using portable
adhesion testers
ASTM D 4752 Standard Practice for Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate
(Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub.

British Standards Institute (BSI)
BS 5378 Safety signs and colours.
International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)
ISO 1461 Hot dip galvanized coatings on fabricated iron and steel articles -
Specifications and test methods.
ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes – Cross cut test.
ISO 4624 Paints and varnishes - Pull-off test for adhesion.
ISO 9001 Quality management systems - Requirements.
ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 1:
Rust grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel substrates and
of steel substrates after overall removal of previous coatings.

related products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness - Part 2:
Preparation grades of previously coated steel substrates after
localized removal of previous coatings.

related products - Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness -
Part 6: Extraction of soluble contaminants for analysis – The Bresle
method.

related products – Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness –
Part 9: Field method for the conductometric determination of water-
soluble salts.

related products – Surface roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned
steel substrates – Part 5: Replica tape method for the determination
of the surface profile.
ISO 11124 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products – Specification for metallic blast cleaning abrasives.
ISO 11126 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products – Specification for non-metallic blast cleaning
abrasives.
ISO 12944 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by

protective paint systems.
ISO 16276-2 Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems --

Assessment of, and acceptance criteria for, the adhesion/cohesion
(fracture strength) of a coating -- Part 2: Cross-cut testing and X-cut
testing.

NACE International (NACE)
NACE SP0198 Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing

Materials—A Systems Approach.
ReichsAusschuß für Lieferbedingungen (RAL)
RAL K1 RAL Classic Colour Collection.
Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)
SSPC Painting Manual SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 1, Good Painting Practice.
SSPC-QP 1 Standard Procedure for Evaluating the Qualifications of

Industrial/Marine Painting Contractors (Field Application to
Complex Industrial Steel Structures and Other Metal Components)
SSPC-QP 3 Certification Standard for Shop Application of Complex Protective

Coating Systems.
SSPC-SP 1 Solvent Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 2 Hand Tool Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 3 Power Tool Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 5/NACE No.1 White Metal Blast Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 6/NACE No.3 Commercial Blast Cleaning.
SSPC-SP 7/NACE No.4 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning.
SSPC-SP10/NACE No.2 Near-White Blast Cleaning.
SSPC-SP11 Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal.
SSPC-PA2 Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages.
SSPC GUIDE 15 Field Methods for Retrieval and Analysis of Soluble Salts on Steel
and Other Nonporous Substrates.
Relevant Project Specifications
TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1040: Internal Lining Specification
TEP-900-SPE-MM-BP4-0009: Specification for Galvanized Steel
TEP-900-SPE-MN-BP4-0012: Project Specification for Painting
TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1005: Project Specification for Bolting
TEP-930-LST-EM-BP4-0005: Vendor List

4 Terms and Definitions

For the purpose of this specification, the following terms and definitions apply:
Shall: Mandatory
Should: Recommendable
May: Discretional
Company: BP p.l.c., an associate or subsidiary, or other organisation acting as owner.
Company responsible engineer: Company engineer responsible for the technical requirements
of the item.
Contractor: Entity providing design, construction, fabrication, supply, services, etc. for Company.
Supplier: Entity entering into a contract with Company or Contractor to provide materials, goods,
supplies, equipment, or plant and includes the successors and (or) permitted
assigns of such entity.
Painting/Coating Material Manufacturer: The party who manufactures and supplies all paint
materials and provides an advisory role in all processes associated with the painting
work.
HDG (Hot Dip Galvanized steel): Hot dip galvanizing requirements shall be in accordance with
TEP-900-SPE-MM-BP4-0009: Specification for Galvanized Steel.
Substrate: Substrate means the surface to be painted.
Painting Design Temperature: The Painting Design Temperature shall be determined from the
most severe temperature range among the following;
a) If the substrate is at the temperature of internal fluid during operation, the Painting
Design Temperature shall be the range between the maximum operating temperature
and the minimum operating temperature of the internal fluid.
b) If the internal surface is thermally insulated with castable, brick refractory, etc., the
Painting Design Temperature is the calculated casing skin temperature with the severest
operating conditions.
c) If the substrate is at ambient temperature, the Painting Design Temperature shall be the
range between maximum metal temperature and minimum metal temperature as
specified in the Basic Engineering Design Data (BEDD).
Substrate environmental classifications for painting systems are as follows:
a) Onshore: Inland environment, other than the Offshore. The plant is situated in a tropical
location on the seashore.
b) Offshore: Over water/seawater environment.. The piping and equipment, including supports
and platforms on the marine structure deck that is LNG & Condensate Jetty-2 and
Construction Dock.

5 Symbols and Abbreviations

For the purpose of this specification, the following symbols and abbreviations apply:
Al: Aluminium
CRA: Corrosion resistant alloy.
CS: Carbon steel
Cu: Copper
CUI: Corrosion under insulation
DFT: Dry film thickness of a paint coating
HSE: Health, Safety and Environment
ITP: Inspection and test plan
LAT: Lowest astronomical tide
MIO: Micaceous iron oxide
Ni: Nickel
PPE: Personal protective equipment.
SS: Stainless steel
VOC: Volatile organic compound
Zn: Zinc
6 Order of Precedence
a) The order of precedence of the codes and standards quoted in the specifications shall be
followed to the following:
1. Local laws including SNIs, edicts, regulations
2. Basis of Design(BOD)
3. Scope of Work Onshore Facilities
4. Project Philosophies and Design Bases
5. Project Specifications
6. Licensor design data(i.e. APCI Greenbook and BASF design package)
7. Other, including existing plan data and drawings, select phase studies, etc.
b) Areas of apparent conflict between documents shall be brought to the attention of

Company for resolution.
c) In the event of a conflict between this document and a relevant law or regulation, the
relevant law or regulation shall be followed. If the document creates a higher obligation, it
shall be followed as long as this also achieves full compliance with the law or regulation.

d) Design, engineering, procurement, and construction for equipment shall comply with the
statutory laws and regulations of the final location of the asset. Refer to documents
identified in the Purchase Order for a list of these regulations.
7 General Requirements
a) Complete coating systems shall meet or exceed Company requirements as specified in this
specification as well as requirements in Coating Material Manufacturer’s application data
sheets, such that the Suppliers’ extended coating warranties are ensured.
b) Since it is not practical to describe the coating requirements for every component that
might be encountered, Supplier shall request Company recommendations if requirements
beyond those described in this specification emerge.
c) Supplier shall adhere to SSPC Painting Manual, Volume 1 and ISO 12944 (all sections).
d) Precautions shall be taken to ensure protection of surrounding plant and equipment, which
is not within the work scope, and subsequent safe disposal of used materials or redundant
equipment.
e) Liability for the replacement, repair, and/or cleaning of any adjacent item damaged during
the surface preparation and painting activities shall be assumed.
f) Items shall be prepared and coated for the requirements and conditions identified in the
data sheets or other documents included in the Purchase Order.
8 Extent of Painting
a) Surfaces to be painted.
All surfaces shall be painted according to appropriate painting system specified in Annex A
with the exception of those surface describe in point (b) below.
The internal surfaces of storage thanks where will be coated according to the tank individual
data sheet requirements with Doc No. TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1040: Internal Lining
Specification.
The outside exposed surfaces of steel structural bolt connections (i.e. the nut and bolt head
faces) shall be primed with zinc rich epoxy and top coated according to Annex A after
completion of the bolt tightening. Epoxy grouted equipment baseplate underside surfaces
where shall be painted with SSPC SP6 surface preparation and a compatible epoxy grout
coating.
b) Surfaces not to be painted.
1. Non-metallic surfaces.
2. Nonferrous metal surfaces (e.g. aluminium, brass, copper), except where specified for
temporary rust prevention.

3. Metal protective coated surfaces (e.g. HDG and aluminized), unless a specific final coat
colour is required in Annex B.
Exception: Offshore environment hot dip galvanized steel external surfaces where shall
be painted with System A7 according to Annex A.
4. Internal surfaces of equipment, piping, electrical equipment and instruments unless

otherwise specified.
5. Surfaces which must not be painted (e.g. nameplates, valve stems, drive shafts, sight
glasses, thermometers/thermowells, filter regulators, vents, grease fittings, etc.).
6. Gasket contact faces on flanges for columns, drums, vessels, tanks, valves, pipes and
pumps. The machined finish gasket contact surface shall be protected during blasting
and painting. The remaining surface of the flange and boltholes shall be abrasive blast
cleaned and painted.
7. Threads of adjusting screws/stud bolts for equipment and piping.
8. Field weld margins, but the margins where will be coated after the welding work
completion.
9. 300 series austenitic stainless steel Insulation jacketing, Noise enclosures and Cabinets.
9 Contractor’s responsibility
9.1 Standard of work and safety
Work shall be carried out in accordance with good painting practice and shall take account of
applicable HSE regulations. Particular notice shall be taken of section 10 of this specification.
See also ISO 12944.
9.2 Personnel/items to be provided by the contractor

Personnel, surface preparation and painting equipment, inspection and recording instruments
shall be supplied. Unless otherwise specified, the following shall be provided:
a) An evaluation of hazards and provision of proposals to meet HSE requirements.
b) Skilled, experienced, and competent personnel/supervision (taking account of work

scheduling, transportation, and accommodation requirements).
c) Product data and materials safety data sheets as detailed in clause 10.5.
d) Provision and maintenance of plant, equipment, and tools including those listed below;
1. Air compressors and generators.
2. Scaffolding, staging, cradles, etc. (Ref clause 10.4).
3. The required lighting to meet the electrical classification for the work area.

4. Ventilation, spray booths, weather protection, heating.
5. Abrasives.
6. Surface preparation equipment; grinders, blasting equipment, vacuum cleaners.
7. Paint stores.
8. Paint and thinners (from Company approved Coating Material Manufacturers).
9. Paint mixing equipment, spraying equipment, rollers, brushes, solvents, and clean
rags.
10. Inspection and testing equipment comprising air and surface thermometers,
hygrometers, surface profile gauges, wet and dry film thickness gauges, holiday
detectors, copies of the visual standard ISO 8501-1.
e) Inspection and test plan.
f) Documentation of the work.
9.3 Protection of surroundings

a) Precautions shall be taken to ensure protection of surrounding plant and equipment, which
is not within the work scope, and subsequent safe disposal of used materials or redundant
equipment. Liability for the replacement, repair, and/or cleaning of any adjacent item
damaged during the surface preparation and painting activities shall be assumed.
b) Sensitive items, e.g. notices, nameplates, lettering, gauges, sight glasses, light fittings, etc.
shall be protected during the paint works.
c) Blasting dust and grit shall not be allowed to cause contamination of coated surfaces
which are not only dry.
d) Precautions shall be taken to preserve prepared and coated surfaces from damage by
inclement weather.
9.4 Damage to coatings

a) Finished paintwork shall not be damaged by other coating activities. Any repairs that arise
from negligence shall be without cost to Company.
b) In the case of painting offsite, protection and packing shall be provided and steps shall be
taken during transportation to minimize damage. If some paint damage should occur,
remedial work shall be carried out without cost to Company.
c) The responsibility for the quality of painting work carried out by sub-contractors shall be
assumed.
d) Any repairs to damaged coating shall be done in accordance with repair procedure subject
to Company review and approval.

9.5 Quality of finished paint condition

a) The responsibility for the quality of the finished paint condition shall be assumed. If there is
any evidence of “poor performance”, the work shall be repeated without cost. “Poor
performance” is defined as any evidence of inadequate coverage, inadequate or excessive
film thickness, poor adhesion, dirt or grease contamination or inclusion, coating sags or
runs, or other evidence of poor application practice.
b) Root cause of “poor performance” to be identified prior rectification work is carried out.
c) The coating used shall be suitable for the application and each paint coating shall be applied
in accordance with the Coating Material Manufacturer’s recommendations.
9.6 Site clearance

On completion of the work, surplus materials, scaffolding, plant and equipment shall be
removed without delay and areas shall be left in a clean and tidy condition in accordance
with local legislation.
10 Health, Safety and Environment

10.1 Regulations
a) Account shall be taken of technical, health, safety, and environmental legislation.
b) Plant and equipment used for surface preparation and coating application shall be
maintained in good working condition and shall comply with applicable health, safety, and
environmental (HSE) requirements as follows:
1. National or local law requirements.
2. Site regulations - the Contractor shall acquaint himself with all installation safety and
security restrictions. No work shall be allowed to take place until a Permit to Work or a
Form of Authority has been issued. If the contract is scheduled to last for more than six
weeks, the Contractor shall notify the Factory Inspector. The Contractor shall not
operate any valves or plant associated with the site or structure.
c) Explosive atmosphere special regulations - blast cleaning and spray painting equipment shall
be continuously electrically bonded from the nozzle to the surface being painted and
backwards from the nozzle to the compressor, which shall be earthed (grounded).
Compressors used shall meet any HSE requirements specified by Company, including those
relating to noise. In hazardous areas, non-spark tools shall be used for cleaning purposes
and flameproof equipment shall be compulsory.
10.2 Safety precautions for pressurised hoses

a) Pressurised hoses shall be marked and tested and results shall be logged to ensure safe
operation.
b) Test certificates shall be provided giving the maximum safe working pressure.

c) Hoses and other pressure items shall be checked at least once per week to confirm that
any damage or any loss of electrical continuity is not a safety hazard.
d) The ‘dead-man’ handle shall only be manually held in position by the blaster.
e) A log of safety inspections shall be kept.
10.3 General hazards

a) Activities associated with the surface preparation works, including access to and from the
work place, shall be subject to a Health and Safety Risk Assessment. Hazards shall be
identified and safety equipment shall be provided to ensure safe working conditions at all
times.
b) Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and environmental assessments shall

be carried out (with Company participation) before start of the work.
c) At the job planning stage, an assessment of the potential for release of hazardous materials
into the environment shall be made, including provisions for the safe disposal of used
materials and waste in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act – EPA – (Duty of
Care).
d) Items shall be provided to ensure protection of personnel whilst carrying out their duties.
Appropriate protective clothing shall be worn at all times. Routine checks shall be made of
the integrity of personal protective equipment. Firefighting equipment shall be deployed in
high-risk areas such as paint storage and mixing areas, elevated temperature substrates,
and close to diesel driven plant. A portable gas tester should also be provided.
e) In confined spaces, sufficient ventilation shall be provided at the workplace to prevent

operator exposure to dangerous fumes.
f) In any event, whilst blasting or spraying of coatings, independent air-fed masks shall be
worn such that the operator is unaffected by the environment. The operator’s hood should
be cleaned and disinfected at least weekly. In particular areas where natural ventilation is
insufficient, positive ventilation shall be applied.
g) Solvent drums and containers shall be earthed (grounded) during paint application work.
h) Work areas shall be cordoned off with appropriate warning signs in accordance with BS
5378 and appropriate containment and protection shall be provided to avoid damage to
adjacent items.
i) If surface preparation and painting operations covered in this document are carried out in
the vicinity of rivers, lakes, and other watercourses, special precautions may be necessary
to prevent the possibility of pollution. Operations shall be carried out in accordance with the
Water Resources Act.
j) No material or plant shall be placed in any building or positions where they could present a
hazard to persons performing their normal duties.

10.4 Scaffolding, staging, and accessibility

a) Fixed scaffolding, staging, trolleys, cradles, etc. shall be used in accordance with the
relevant local regulations that are currently in force. Scaffolding boards shall be firmly fixed
or tied down at all times.
b) Access shall be provided for surface preparation, painting, and detailed inspection of
surfaces for compliance with the specification. The access provided shall enable free
movement of operators taking account of any restrictions imposed by protective clothing
and equipment.
10.5 Paint material manufacturer's information

a) For all products, Paint Material Manufacturer’s data sheets and materials safety data sheets
containing information on HSE factors shall be supplied. This information shall be provided
before start-up and shall be available on site for the full duration of the work.
b) The data sheets shall give specific information on the chemical composition of the materials
involved and the precautions that must be taken during their storage and use.
10.6 Training responsibilities

a) Contractor’s personnel shall receive appropriate training on site safety procedures before
commencing work. This shall include the following, as a minimum:
1. The operation and HSE aspects of all surface preparation and painting equipment.
2. The main HSE hazards associated with the site and specific work location.
3. Hazards associated with any of the materials to be used.
4. HSE regulations, permit-to-work systems, site emergency procedures, accident and

incident reporting procedures of the site.
b) A registered first-aider shall be provided.
10.7 Flammable atmospheres

10.7.1 Area classification
a) The Company shall advise area classifications for both plant design and
construction/maintenance periods.
b) The classification for construction or maintenance periods affects the minimum rating
permissible for electrical equipment
c) Data for the proposed paint systems and solvents shall be provided to Company in order
to permit area classifications to be determined for the duration of the painting works.
10.7.2 Precautions in cleaning and application of paints
Specific precautions shall be taken to avoid the build-up of flammable atmospheres from
cleaning solvents or paints in confined spaces. These shall include attention to weather

protection, ventilation, and type of lighting used.
10.8 HSE restrictions on coating systems

Experience with improved coatings that may be required by HSE regulations, e.g. reduced VOC
content, is still relatively limited, but such coatings may be considered if:
a) Application conditions are favorable.
b) Equivalent performance to established systems can be demonstrated.
11 Paint Composition and Minimum Preparatory Requirement
11.1 Approvals
a) Paint purchase shall be only from Paint Material Manufacturers approved by Company for
the particular application.
1. Details of generalized composition of paints for Company approval shall be supplied at

the tender stage.
2. The selected composition shall comply with the following clauses.
b) Surface preparation of external painting shall be in accordance with clause 12.3 and to a
minimum standard ISO 8501-1 Sa 2.5 for carbon steel, unless otherwise requirements
below in clause 11.2.
11.2 Primers
11.2.1 Inorganic zinc silicate
a) Based on inorganic or ethyl silicate media, dependent on topcoat may be used at

temperatures up to 450°C.
b) Not less than 85% zinc dust by weight in the dry film.
c) Surface preparation shall be a minimum of ISO 8501 Sa 2.5.
11.2.2 Zinc rich epoxy
a) Based on polyamide or amine-adduct cured two pack epoxy for use on substrates up to
temperatures of 120°C.
b) A minimum of 80% zinc dust by weight in the dry film.
c) Surface preparation shall be a minimum of ISO 8501-1 Sa 2.5
11.2.3 Two pack low temperature cured epoxy aluminium
a) Based on polyamide cured two pack epoxy for use on hot dip galvanized surfaces up to

b) Surface preparation shall be a minimum of ISO St2 for hot dip galvanized surfaces, or
SSPC SP11 for galvanizing bare metal surfaces i.e. touch-up.
11.2.4 Epoxy Phenolic
a) Based on polyamide or amine-adduct cured two pack epoxy phenolic for use up to
b) Surface preparation shall be a minimum of ISO 8501 Sa 2.5.
11.2.5 Single-component inert multipolymeric matrix
a) One-component inert multipolymeric matrix according to System No. “CS-6” of NACE

SP0198 for use temperature range from - (minus)46°C to 650°C.
b) Surface preparation shall be a minimum of ISO 8501 Sa 2.5.
11.3 Intermediate or Finish painting

11.3.1 Two pack epoxy
a) Based on polyamide or amine-adduct cured two pack epoxy.
b) Pigmented with titanium dioxide and/or light-fast coloured pigments to use for
intermediate coat.
11.3.2 MIO two pack epoxy
a) Based on polyamide or amine-adduct cured two pack epoxy including micaceous iron
oxide pigment to use for intermediate coat.
b) Contain a minimum of 50% micaceous iron oxide pigment by weight in the dry film.
11.3.3 Modified aluminium silicone
a) Based on a one pack formulation comprising leafing aluminium pigment dispersed in

modified silicone media.
b) Capable of withstanding continuous atmospheric exposure between 120°C and 260°C.
11.3.4 Aluminium silicone
a) Based on a one pack formulation comprising leafing aluminium pigment dispersed in

silicone or modified silicone media (e.g. acrylic silicone).
b) Capable of withstanding continuous atmospheric exposure between 120°C and 550°C.
11.3.5 Acrylic modified two pack polyurethane finishes
a) Two pack aliphatic acrylic modified polyurethane finish with colouring pigment.
b) A semi-gloss finish is required.

12 External Painting
12.1 Paint selection general
Paint selection shall be in accordance with Annex A in this specification and as provided by
the relevant technical authority.
12.2 Painting off-site

12.2.1 General
Such items shall arrive ‘on-site’ in satisfactory condition or remedial work shall be carried
out. The coating shall be stopped a minimum distance of 50 mm (2 in) from any welded
attachment points for which welding is to be carried out at site.
12.2.2 Compliance with technical practice
Painting off-site shall not relieve compliance with any aspect of this specification.
12.2.3 Completely fabricated items
a) Full surface preparation/painting to be done before transportation to site. This shall be

subject to planned inspection and any “hold points” for such inspection shall be agreed
with Company.
b) Protection/packing shall be provided for transport to site.
c) Coating damage incurred during transit shall be repaired fully in accordance with this
specification at no cost to Company.
12.2.4 Partially or non-fabricated items
These to be surface prepared/primed or a proper temporary rust prevented before

transportation to site with the:
a) Approval of Company.
b) Such painting shall have sufficient durability to withstand the construction period on
the site before further painting takes place.
12.3 Surface preparation for painting work

12.3.1 General
The surface preparation standard shall be as detailed in the following sections and shall
remove:
a) Surface irregularities.
b) Mill scale and rust.
c) Surface contaminants.

12.3.2 Working restrictions
Surface preparation shall not be carried out:
a) If air temperature is below 5°C.
b) If relative humidity is greater than 85%.
c) If metal surface temperature is less than 3°C above the ambient dew point.
d) If priming cannot be completed within 4 hours of preparing the surface.
Note: The only relaxation allowable to this requirement is if the work is fully enclosed,
the temperature is above 10°C, the humidity is below 75%, and the original specific
standard of surface preparation is fully retained up to the time of coating application.
Any such relaxation shall be entirely at Company's discretion.
e) Outside daylight hours on exterior locations, unless special lighting arrangements have
been provided and approved by Company.
f) If directed by Company due to impending adverse weather conditions, ongoing surface

preparation may be suspended if there is unlikely to be sufficient time for painting to be
completed and/or the paint to have dried sufficiently to withstand weather damage.
12.3.3 Surface irregularity removal
a) Surface irregularities shall be removed/made smooth before surface preparation.
Irregularities include:
1. Weld spatter, rough capping, undercut, and slag.
2. Sharp or rough edges and burrs. The edges shall be ground to a minimum radius of
2mm.
3. Surface laminations and laps.
b) Such irregularities, which appear after surface preparation by blast cleaning or hot acid
pickling, shall be similarly treated. If grinding is necessary, it shall be subject to company
approval and measurement of the remaining wall thickness.

12.3.4 Surface contaminants

a) Steel that has been exposed to a salt-laden atmosphere shall be tested for the presence
of salts using Extraction: ISO 8502-6(Bresle)/ Assessment: ISO 8502-9 (Conductometric)
or Extraction: SSPC GUIDE 15, Section 4.6(Elcometer 130 SC 400)/ Assessment: SSPC
GUIDE 15, Section 5.3 (b) (Conductometric). Identified salt residues shall be removed
by washing with clean fresh water.
b) Cleaning to remove oil and grease shall be carried out in accordance with SSPC SP 1 or
a proper alkaline detergent with fresh water rinsing. The surface shall be allowed to dry
before proceeding with further preparation and painting.
12.3.5 Blast cleaning practice
a) Compressed air supply pressure and volume shall meet the work requirement and shall
be free from oil and water contamination; traps, separators, and filters shall be emptied
and cleaned regularly.
b) As an alternative to compressed air, the abrasive may be propelled by a wheelabrator

(for workshop use only).
c) Equipment shall be earthed (grounded) to prevent build-up of static electricity. Electrical

equipment shall be suitable for the hazardous area classification as advised by Company.
d) Abrasives for carbon and low-alloy steel substrates shall conform to ISO 11124 or ISO
11126, and shall be free from dust, salts, and other impurities. Abrasives for the
preparation of stainless steels shall conform to ISO 11126-7 or 11126-10 non-metallic
and capable of producing the required surface profile without contamination of the
substrate.
e) Sand abrasive shall not be used for blast cleaning due to the health risk from respirable
size particles of silica.
f) Spent abrasives shall be removed by brushing and vacuum cleaning.
g) Nozzles for blasting shall have a maximum orifice size of 9 mm and shall be of venturi
design. Worn nozzles shall be replaced.
h) “Deadman handles” shall be fixed to the blast line, as close as practicable to the blast
nozzle, and shall be held by the blast operator alone.
i) Surfaces with a temporary holding primer shall be re-blast cleaned to remove the holding
primer in preparation for painting in accordance with this specification.
12.3.6 Blast cleaning standard
a) The surface profile on carbon steel shall be 50-75 microns with peaks of maximum
amplitude 100 microns as measured with a replica technique in accordance with ASTM
D 4417 Method C or ISO 8503-5 (e.g. Testex tape), a dial gage depth micrometer in
accordance with ASTM D 4417 Method B (e.g. Elcometer 123) or an agreed equivalent
method.
b) Blasting shall be carried out to achieve quality to ISO 8501-1 or SSPC SP in accordance
with the grade requirements specified in Annex A.

c) Reference photographs ISO 8501-1 or SSPC VIS shall be used to ensure these qualities.
12.3.7 Restrictions on surface preparation methods other than abrasive blasting
Methods other than blasting may be used subject to the following:
a) Manual/power driven tools or alternative methods may be used if abrasive blast

cleaning is impractical or not permitted by Company.
b) Use of alternative cleaning methods to blasting shall be subject to Company approval.
c) If there is a flammable atmosphere present, restrictions may be applied by Company.
12.3.8 Power tool cleaning
If power tool cleaning is carried out, 100% of the surface shall be cleaned using power wire
brushing in accordance with SSPC-SP 11 to produce a bare metal surface and to produce a
minimum 25 micrometer surface profile*.
Note*: It may be necessary to use power impact tools, e.g. needle guns, scrapers, and hammers,
followed by wire brush cleaning.
12.3.9 Proprietary acid descaling/derusting and hot passivation
This may be used in some circumstances as an alternative to blasting, subject to Company

approval. Such a process shall be compatible to the paint system and HSE regulations shall
be in place.
12.3.10 Hot dip galvanized surfaces
Hot dip galvanized surfaces shall be:
a) Thoroughly degreased with solvent or alkaline detergent.
b) Stainless steel wire brushed or nonmetallic abrasive sweep blasted to remove zinc oxide
(=white rust), dust and any other impurities.
12.3.11 Stainless steel, nickel and copper based alloys
a) Stainless steel, nickel, and copper based alloys, if specified to be painted, shall be:
1. Degreased.
2. Blasted with low-chloride non-metallic abrasives conform to ISO 11126-7 or 11126-

10 to give a minimum surface profile of 40 microns. Copper slag abrasives are not
acceptable. If grit blasting is impractical, the surfaces may be prepared by hand or
power tools using P60 grade paper.
3. Cleaned with equipment that has not been used on carbon steel.
b) Stainless steel surfaces shall be protected from contamination by debris produced

during grit blasting of adjacent carbon steel. If contamination does occur, cleaning should
be carried out using a power disc.

12.4 Paint application

12.4.1 Paint schedules
Specific paint materials are detailed in section 11.
12.4.2 Single source of supply
Coating materials, including thinners and equipment cleaners, in any one system, shall
originate from one Paint Material Manufacturer.
12.4.3 Paint material manufacturer's recommendations
a) Painting work shall conform to the Paint Material Manufacturer's recommendations.

These shall include: storage, mixing, thinning, pot life, application method, drying/curing
period, interval between coats.
b) Written confirmation shall be provided from Paint Material Manufacturers that paints
conform to this specification.
c) In the event of non-compliance with this specification, Company will decide on the
course of action after discussion with the Contractor/Paint Material Manufacturer.
12.4.4 Paint mixing
a) The condition of the paint shall be checked before application begins and any
unsatisfactory materials shall be discarded.
b) Hand mixing is permitted for containers up to 5 liters. Mechanical agitators shall be

used for containers larger than 5 liters. If pigment separation readily occurs, e.g. zinc
silicate primers, continuous mixing shall be carried out during application.
12.4.5 Two pack paints - mixing and pot life
Paint Material Manufacturer’s mixing instructions and the maximum pot life of two pack
paints shall be strictly adhered to:
a) Material shall be discarded once the Paint Material Manufacturer’s pot life has expired
regardless of apparent condition.
b) If stated in the application data sheet, materials shall be allowed to stand for the
specified induction period subsequent to mixing but before application.
c) If two pack materials are being used, new material shall not be added to any old
material left in the pot.
12.4.6 Restrictions on painting
Unless a relaxation is provided by Company, painting shall not take place under the following
conditions:
a) Under adverse weather conditions, e.g. rain, fog, snow, sandstorms, or when such
conditions are likely before the paint has become dry.

b) If the ambient temperature is below 5°C.
c) If the ambient temperature is above 40°C.
d) If the relative humidity is greater than 85% (Note: Zinc Silicate Primer shall be kept
between 50%RH and 90%RH to secure a good curing) .
e) If metal surface temperature is less than 3°C above the ambient dew point.
f) Outside daylight hours on exterior locations.
g) In exposed locations, painting may be suspended due to wind speed or wave height at
the direction of Company.
12.4.7 Application
a) The paint shall be applied in a uniform thickness manner without any runs, sags, or
other blemishes.
b) If two or more coats of the same paint are specified, they shall be of contrasting colours.
c) Crevices created by two surfaces in close contact which must not be protected by
painting. The crevices should be mastic sealed or ground smooth prior to the paint
application.
d) Brush application shall involve:
1. Utilization in areas that cannot be properly spray coated.
2. Working paint into all crevices and corners.
3. Application without runs and sags.
4. The application of an additional stripe coating of primer or intermediate coat to all

sharp edges, corners, and welds before application of the final coat regardless of the
method of coating application. This is in addition to the number of coats stated in
the painting schedules.
5. Brush application of primers shall be used on hand prepared or mechanically

prepared surfaces.
e) Spray application shall require:
1. A compressed air supply having sufficient capacity to meet the work requirement
and free from oil and water contamination.
2. The cleaning of lines and pots before addition of new materials.
3. Spray overlap of the previous pass by 50%.
4. Large surfaces shall be painted with passes in two directions at right angles.

12.4.8 Priming
a) Prepared surfaces shall be primed before visible re-rusting occurs or within 4 hours,
whichever is sooner. The only relaxation allowable to this requirement is if the work is
fully enclosed, the temperature is above 10°C, and the humidity is below 75% when
this period may be extended at Company’s discretion. In any event, the prepared
surface shall show no sign of deterioration before paint application.
b) Acid-descaled steel surfaces shall be primed as soon as the surface is dry and while it is
still warm. A holding primer may be used to facilitate the shop or site handling
procedure, before application of the full coating system. However, the thickness of the
holding primer shall be in addition to the thickness of the priming coat specified in the
relevant schedule.
c) Zinc silicate primers which shall be applied to grit blasted surfaces only, and shall be
sealed with a tie coat (=mist coat) as soon as practicable after complete curing has
taken place. This is to avoid salt or chemical contamination of the porous primer. The tie
coat shall achieve sound adhesion to the zinc silicate primer and be compatible with the
subsequent coat.
12.4.9 Paint thickness
a) The generic paint systems in Annex A shall be applied with Paint Material
Manufacturer’s recommended thicknesses.
b) Maximum dry film thickness should not exceed the specified minimum dry film
thickness by more than 25% or as per paint manufacturer specification. Wrinkling or
mud cracking shall be avoided.
12.4.10 Paints for stainless steels, nickel & copper based alloys
Paints for stainless steels, nickel & copper based alloys shall be free of:
a) Chlorides.
b) Low melting point metals (Zn, Al, Sn, and Pb).
12.4.11 Intervals between coats
Over coating intervals shall comply with Paint Material Manufacturer’s recommendations
and should be kept to a minimum to prevent contamination between coats. If contamination
does occur, it shall be removed by washing with a proprietary detergent solution, rinsed with
clean fresh water, and allowed to dry fully before the application of further coats.
12.4.12 Colour coding
a) The general finished colour for structure, general plant, equipment, piping, electrical,
instrumentation equipment, and firefighting equipment shall be as specified in Annex B.
b) The colour identification for piping system shall be as specified in section 13.6 .5.
12.4.13 Damage to paintwork
a) Areas that 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
sandpaper abrading and ensuring that edges of sound paint are chamfered. The area
shall then be sprayed or brushed with appropriate mid coats and finishing coat.
b) More significant coating damage involving the removal of large areas of coating down to
bare metal shall be re-prepared by blast cleaning to the original standard and recoated
with the specified system.
c) Preparation to expose bare metal shall extend 25 mm into the sound paintwork and a
further 25 mm of sound paintwork shall be lightly blasted or sandpaper abrading to etch
the surface.
d) Repainting shall cover the prepared surface and the etched paintwork.
e) If blast cleaning is impractical, not permitted, or small areas of coating damage exist in
sound paint, preparation with power discs, needle guns, power wire brushes, etc. may
be carried out at Contractor’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 at Contractor’s discretion only.
12.4.14 Contamination of adjacent items
Paint contamination of adjacent plant, equipment, and property not included in the scope of
work shall be avoided. Appropriate protection shall be provided as necessary. If any
contamination does occur, it shall be removed or the damaged items shall be replaced.
12.4.15 Hot Dip Galvanizing
Items shall be hot dip galvanized in accordance with TEP-900-SPE-MM-BP4-0009:

Specification for Galvanized Steel.
13 Paint Schedules
13.1 General
The paint system(s) appropriate to each particular application, the required surface
preparation standard, and the coating thickness of each coat within the system are detailed
in Annex A. Coating systems are specified for the external protection of a number of
different metallic substrates, in both a thermally insulated and uninsulated condition and
operating range of service temperatures (= Painting Design Temperature).
13.2 Schedules for painting system

Schedule for painting system are contained within Annex A respectively. These provide
details of coating systems suitable for providing corrosion protection to structural steel, tanks,
vessels, piping, plant, and equipment. The different substrates and service conditions
covered by these schedules are detailed below.

Table 1 – Schedule for painting system

System Scope Service Temperature
A1 CS/Low Alloy, Uninsulated -46°C to 120°C

A2 CS/Low Alloy, Uninsulated 121°C to 260°C
A3 CS/Low Alloy, Uninsulated 261°C to 450°C
A4 CS/Low Alloy, Insulated -46°C to 200°C
A5 CS/Low Alloy, Insulated 201°C to 450°C
A6 CS/Low Alloy, Fireproofed ---
A7 Hot Dip Galvanized Steel, Uninsulated/Unfireproofed ---
Austenitic 304L SS & 316L SS, 22 Cr Duplex SS, 25 Cr
Super duplex SS and 6Mo Super austenitic SS, Up to 200°C
Insulated
Austenitic 304L SS, Uninsulated Up to 200°C

A8
Austenitic SS316L SS, Uninsulated 51°C to 200°C
22 Cr Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super duplex SS and 6Mo

71°C to 200°C
Super austenitic SS, Uninsulated
A9-1 CS/Low Alloy and SS Valves, Uninsulated/Insulated -200°C to 200°C
A9-2 CS/Low Alloy Valves, Uninsulated/Insulated 201°C to 450°C
15°C to 405°C Dual

A10 CS/Low Alloy Piping and Valves, Uninsulated/Insulated
Temp Cyclic
15°C to 300°C Dual

A10-SS SS, Uninsulated/Insulated
Temp Cyclic
A11 CS/Low Alloy and SS buried pipe Up to 55°C
Note of Table 1:
Weld joint between carbon steel and stainless steel shall be painted by Painting System of
stainless steel (A8, A9-1 or A11) to prevent Zinc Liquid Metal Embrittlement.
13.3 Supplier’s standard coating systems

Off-the-shelf items (such as pumps, compressors, motors, tagged valves, valve actuators,
gauges, electrical and instrument cabinets and panels, switchgears, transformers, generators,
firefighting and first aid equipment, packaged equipment, skid mounted equipment, etc.) shall
be supplied with a complete coating system of the Supplier’s shop according to this
specification.
They may receive a Supplier's standard coating system instead of Annex A: Schedule for
Painting System, if the following provisions are met:

a) Complete details of the Supplier's standard coating system (i.e. coating types, paint product
data sheets, numbers of coats and film thickness) have been provided for review and
approval.
b) The proposed Supplier’s standard coating system is compatible with the individual design
temperature.
c) Proposed coating system performance test in accordance to ISO 12944-6 or NORSOK M-

501 shall be demonstrated, and the test result (including certificate if applicable) to be
documented and submitted to Contractor and Company. The proposed coating system is
judged by the Contractor with Company approval having equivalent corrosion protective
performance to the specified system in Annex A.
d) Unless otherwise specified, finish coat colour shall be in compliance with Annex B: Finish
Colour Schedule.
13.4 Paint system for CRA material

CRA materials, 316L SS, 304L SS, 6Mo SS, 22Cr DSS and 25 Cr SDSS have been selected for
TEP-Onshore facilities. Paint system of CRA material shall be follow Annex A from this
specification. In certain operating conditions, CRA material may not need to be coated are given
in the table below:
Table 2 – Painted / Unpainted Operating Temperature for CRA Material
Painted / Unpainted Operating Temperature

Corrosion Resistant
for CRA Piping and Equipment
Alloy
Insulated Uninsulated
Austenitic SS 304L Painted up to 200°C Painted up to 200°C
Austenitic SS 316L Painted between 51°C and 200°C,

Painted up to 200°C
Not painted up to 50°C (Note 1, 2)
6-Mo Super Austenitic Painted between 71°C and 200°C,

Not painted up to 70°C (Note 1)
22Cr Duplex SS Painted between 71°C and 200°C,

25 Cr Super Duplex SS Painted between 71°C and 200°C,

Note 1: Unless painting requirement is specified on the Line-list or Isometric drawing.

Note 2: Regeneration Gas Air Cooler (033-E-31002) shall be painted with paint system “A10-
SS” even if above 200 °C.
13.5 Finish colour schedules

Finish colour schedules for the following items are detailed in Annex B, as an alternative
equivalent RAL colours can be used.

a) Piping and valves.
b) Firefighting equipment.
c) Moving equipment.
d) Fire heaters, heat exchanges, storage tanks, and vessels.
e) Structural steelwork.
13.6 Identification scheme – colour requirements

The colour requirements for the permanent lettering, numbering and other identification
on equipment (e.g. columns, drums, storage tanks, heat exchangers, reactors, fired
heaters, rotating machinery, boilers and skid mounted units, piping, electrical equipment,
and firefighting equipment, etc.) shall be in accordance with this section.
Colour requirements for safety signs (e.g. traffic sign boards) are not covered in this
specification, as they shall comply with local regulations.
13.6.1 Colour of lettering and numbering
All lettering and numbering shall be coloured black (Munsell No. N 1.5).
13.6.2 Background colour coats
Lettering and numbering for concrete or mortar surfaces shall be applied with a white
colour (Munsell No. N 9.0) background as following Figure 1;
Figure 1
1/4H 1/4H
Background color coat
(Munsell No. N 9.0)
1/4H
51-E-1234 H
1/4H
13.6.3 Painting systems for lettering, numbering and other identification

The painting systems to be adopted for background colours and lettering, numbering and
other identification stenciling, shall comply with the requirements in Table 3.

Table 3 – Painting Systems for Lettering, Number and other Identification
Item Requirement
1）Surface Preparation If required; sanding, or SSPC SP1
2）Background Colour Coats

• Material Acrylic modified 2 pack polyurethane* paint or same as
top coat
• No. of Coats 1 or more
• Dry Film Thickness Min. 30 µm per coat
• Method Brush or other conventional method
3）Lettering, Numbering, Colour Band

or Arrow
• Material Acrylic modified 2 pack polyurethane paint or same as
top coat
• No. of Coats 1 or more
• Dry Film Thickness Min. 30 µm per coat
• Method Brush or other conventional method
Note*: An epoxy emulsion paint or equivalent shall be applied to concrete or mortal

surfaces.
13.6.4 Size of lettering and numbering
The size of lettering and numbering shall comply with Table 4;
Table 4 - Size of Lettering and Numbering
Equipment to be Numbered Size of Each Letter

1） Columns, Drums, Heat Exchangers, Reactors, Fired height(H)
Heaters, Storage Tanks
50 m < Diameter 900 mm
15 m < Diameter ≤ 50 m 600 mm
2） Large Rotating Machinery or Skid Mounded Units 100 mm
3） Small Rotating Machinery, Skid Mounded Units, or

50 mm
Equipment in packaged units

13.6.5 Identification of equipment
a) The equipment tag number shall be painted on the equipment for identification.
b) The equipment tag number shall be positioned where they are easily visible from roads
and other accesses, on the side of a foundation or approximately 1,500 mm above
finished grade. Basically, the equipment tab number shall appear once on equipment per
Figure 2 or twice on Storage tanks over 50m in diameter. are shown in Figure 2
c) The painting system used shall comply with the details outlined in Section 13.6.3.
d) All lettering and numbering shall be coloured black (Munsell No. 1.5).
e) Lettering and numbering shall comply with the style in Figure 3.
f) Adhesive tape shall not be used for marking.

Figure 2 (1/2)
POSITIONING EQUIPMENT NUMBERS
41-F-1101
41-C-1101
41-V-1101
Furnace
1.5m
1.5m 1.5m
41-E-1101
41-S-1101
1.5m
41-V-1101
Stack
41-P-1101-A Enclosure of
GTG,
Compressor,
Pump Skid etc.
1.5m
Foundation
41-GT-1101,
41-K-1101 or etc.
Motor No. 41-E-1234A

Figure 2 (2/2)
POSITIONING STORAGE TANK NUMBERS
Sub Load
Lettering
Diameter ≦ 50m
Diameter > 50m
Lettering & Company

Service Name Logo
Main Load
Top View
1,000mm
Company
Logo T-001
CRUDE OIL
Floating Roof Tank
1/5H
H
Spherical Tank
Cone Roof Tank Side View

Figure 3
FIGURE AND ALPHABET STYLE
ABCDEFGHIJKL
MNOPQRSTUV
WXYZ
abcdefghijklmno
pqrstuvwxyz
1234567890
.&-+#()
13.6.6 Identification of piping systems

a) All piping shall be identified in accordance with this specification. Identification on steam
tracer piping is not required unless otherwise specified.
b) Piping systems shall be identified using colour bands and arrows as per Figure 4 with
Table 5. In case of dangerous (toxic, flammable or explosive) fluids (i.e. H2SO4, H2, O2,
LNG, Ethane, Propane, Butane, etc.) the piping shall be marked with flow direction
arrows and lettering indicating the fluids service as per Figure 5.
c) The Identification of piping systems shall be located where it is easily visible at upstream
side of manual control valves, flanges, junctions, battery limit of each unit, and
connections at wall penetrations or ground entry points.
d) Painting system shall comply with Table 3. Alternatively, durable tag plate suitable for the
harsh environment with stainless steel banding can be used (Note: circumference
covered label shall not be used to prevent moisture ingress corrosion under the label).
Where tag plate is used, it must be durable provided a minimum 7 years UV resistance,
that is free of chlorides, fluorides and other halides due to the extensive use of stainless
steel. The tag plate shall be installed over the finish coated surface.
e) Lettering style shall comply with Figure 3.
Figure 4 – Colour Identification
W W
Colour Band
Background Colour Band, if

W W necessary
The sizes of the colour bands shall be as follows:

Nominal Pipe Size Width of Color Band (W)
Diameter < 8 inch 50 mm
Diameter ≥ 8 inch 100 mm

Table 5 – Colour Band Identification
Item Requirement Background Colour Colour Band

Colour Munsell No. Colour Munsell No.
1 Utility Air, Instrument Air Not Required --- Light Blue 5.0 PB 6/10
2 Nitrogen Not Required --- Black N 1.5
Utility water, Potable Water,

3 Steam Condensate, Not Required --- Green 5.0 GY 4/6
Demineralized Water, Boiled Feed
Water
4 Fuel Gas, Fuel Oil Not Required --- Yellow Ochre 7.5 YR 7/6
5 Steam Black N 1.5 Light Gray N 7.5

6 Acid, Alkaline Not Required --- Violet 2.5 P 5/6
Notes of Table 5;
1. All flow arrows shall be coloured black (Munsell No. N1.5).

2. The painting system used shall comply with the details outlined in clause 13.6.3.
3. All lettering and numbering shall be coloured black (Munsell No. 1.5).
4. The dimensions of letters and arrows shall be as per piping standard drawings.
Figure 5 – Lettering and Arrow
LNG
The size of the lettering shall be as follows;

Nominal Pipe Size (inch) Height(H)
2 ≤ Diameter < 3.5 15 mm
3.5 ≤ Diameter < 6 25 mm
6 ≤ Diameter < 20 40 mm
20 ≤ Diameter 100 mm

14 Quality Management and Pre-production Paint System

Qualification
a) The quality management system shall conform to ISO 9001, API Specification Q1, or other
agreed internationally recognised standard to ensure that the products and services
provided conform to the requirements for supplier quality identified in the Purchase Order.
b) Person or persons responsible for inspection and quality control shall be nominated by
Supplier with following requirements. Details of the qualifications of such persons or Quality
Control System shall be submitted for Company/Contractor agreement:
1. Supplier shall be qualified to SSPC-QP-1, SSPC-QP 3 or equivalent Company/Contractor

agreed Quality Control System.
2. Supplier’s inspectors shall be qualified to NACE CIP or equivalent Company/Contractor

agreed Quality Control System and have at least 18 months experience performing
coating inspector. The person managing the inspection shall have proven knowledge of
this specification and a minimum of NACE CIP Level 2 or higher, or Company/Contractor
approved equivalent.
c) Painting operators shall be qualified to tradesman level as blast-cleaner, painter, applicator,

etc. The personnel shall have relevant knowledge of health and safety hazard, use of
protection equipment, coating materials, mixing and thinning of coatings, coating pot-life,
surface requirements, etc. Personnel not qualified to tradesman level, shall document
training and experience to the same level as a formalized tradesman education.
d) Supplier shall be responsible for the quality of the finished paint condition. Pre-production
paint system qualification shall be done by test panels in accordance with following
requirements. And the following testing criteria shall be achieved prior to start the painting
work production:
1. Two 300mm square sample plates shall be prepared and coated up to finish coat with
same working manner of each coating system required. This take place at least 7 days
before starting the work and shall be witnessed by Supplier’s inspector.
2. No coating defect shall be visually confirmed, i.e. no contamination, no solvent

pinholes/popping, no sagging, or no other coating defects.
3. Minimum 3 pull-off adhesion tests shall be carried out per panel in conformance to ISO
4624 or ASTM D 4541. In any pull-off dolly, a minimum pull-off strength for ambient
and/or epoxy painting systems shall be:
• 3 MPa for zinc silicate primed coating systems, such as A1-

Onshore/Offshore(Inorganic Zn silicate primer) and A6-1(Inorganic Zn silicate
primer),
• 5 MPa for epoxy zinc/aluminium primed coating systems such as A1-

Onshore/Offshore(Zn Rich Epoxy primer), A7, A6-1(Zn Rich Epoxy primer) and A6-2,
• 7 MPa for no-zinc/aluminium primed coating systems such as A4, A8, A9-1 and A11,
Or:

Minimum 3 cross-cut adhesion tests shall be carried out per panel in conformance to ISO
2409. In any cross-cutting, minimum Class 1 for heat-resistant painting systems such as
A2, A3, A5 and A9-2. For the painting system which total thickness is greater than 250
microns, such as A10, minimum 3 X-cut adhesion tests shall be carried out in
conformance to ISO 16276-2 with the criteria is Level 1 or better.
e) Full preparation and painting may be done at a sub-supplier before transportation to

Supplier’s works. This shall be subject to planned inspection and any “hold points” for such
inspection shall be subject to Company agreement.
f) Painting off-site at a sub-supplier shall not relieve Supplier from conformance to any aspect
of this specification.
g) The responsibility for the quality of painting work carried out by sub-suppliers shall be
assumed by Supplier.
15 Inspection and Testing

15.1 Inspection and test plan
a) Prior to the start of manufacture, an ITP shall be submitted for approval by Company
responsible engineer.
b) The ITP shall include inspection and testing activities to be performed, including those at
sub-suppliers’ works and shall make reference to all testing procedures, control documents,
and resulting records and reports.
15.2 Inspection
15.2.1 Contractor’s inspection
15.2.1.1 General requirements
Paintwork shall be subject to inspection on a continuous basis by the Contractor’s

nominated person who shall make a daily record and report in writing the results of his
inspections and tests to Company.
15.2.1.2 Contractor's inspection records
These shall include details of the following:
a) Receipt and correct storage of coating materials including batch numbers and product
reference numbers. Contractor to implement FIFO (first in first out) considering life of
paint material.
b) Items being painted/lined.
c) Location of work.

d) Ambient conditions, recorded at least 4 times per day at the place of work, i.e.
atmospheric temperature, relative humidity, dew point, metal surface temperature, and
general weather conditions.
e) Condition of abrasives and equipment.
f) Surface preparation quality and profile; the latter recorded by replica technique or
equivalent at least 4 times per day on prepared steel surfaces.
g) Soluble chloride content as per 15.3.3 of this specification.
h) Colour, wet and dry film thickness of paint coating on each item painted.
i) Repairs or other further work necessary.
j) Calibration of inspection instruments.
k) Details of any problems together with details of their resolution and actions taken to
prevent their recurrence.
l) Signature of Contractor’s personnel responsible for inspection approving individual items

of work.
15.2.1.3 Contractor's inspection equipment
A comprehensive range of inspection equipment shall be provided. The equipment shall be

subject to approval by Company before start of the work. Up-to-date calibration certificates
shall be available for instruments for inspection by Company.
15.2.2 Company's specialist inspection
15.2.2.1 Company's personnel and responsibilities
a) Company may appoint a specialist painting inspector to monitor the work. This in no way
removes the responsibility to carry out the work to a high standard and to conduct
inspection and to make reports to Company.
b) The work may be subject to inspection and approval at any stage by Company who shall
have authority to take any action necessary to ensure the quality of the workmanship is
maintained.
15.2.2.2 Access and facilities
a) Access and facilities shall be provided for Company’s Inspector to enable him to carry out
his duties. He shall be given reasonable notice of commencement of particular surface
preparation and painting work.
b) If necessary, Company’s Inspector may call in third party expertise if particular problems
occur. Access shall also be provided for the coating Manufacturer’s representative.

15.3 Testing
15.3.1 Surface profile (roughness)
The surface profile shall be measured by direct assessment of replicas taken from the
surface in accordance with ASTM D 4417 method C. Blast cleaned panels shall be prepared
as a reference. Replica tape and portable micrometres shall be used (see also clause 12.3.6).
15.3.2 Relative humidity
A whirling hygrometer shall be used to measure the relative humidity, before and during
blasting and painting, in order to ensure the specified limits are not exceeded
15.3.3 Chlorides
Surfaces shall be checked for soluble chloride content after surface preparation and before
painting application in accordance with;
Sampling by ISO 8502-6 (Bresle) and Assessment by ISO 8502-9 (Conductometric)
Or:
Sampling by SSPC GUIDE 15, Section 4.6 (Elcometer 130 SC 400) and Assessment by SSPC
GUIDE 15, Section 5.3. The maximum allowable chloride value should be 20 mg/m2. This
testing shall record daily.
15.3.4 Curing of zinc silicate primers
Zinc silicate primer coats shall be tested for adequate curing before over coating. A solvent
test as recommended by the Paint Material Manufacturer shall be carried out. Before the
subsequent coat is applied, this primer shall be subjected to a MEK test as per ASTM D
4752 to ensure that hydrolysis is complete. If complete hydrolysis is not obtained within
eight days of application, the coating shall be completely removed and re-applied.
15.3.5 Film thickness
a) The wet film thickness shall be spot checked by comb gauge in random areas as an initial
indication of the required dry film thickness.
b) The dry film thickness of each individual coat and of the total coating system shall be
measured in accordance with SSPC PA2 using electromagnetic thickness gauge or Eddy
current. This shall be calibrated, as a minimum, twice daily using foils in the thickness
range being measured and over a steel plate with a surface profile representative of that
being achieved in practice.
c) Dry film thickness measurements shall be taken at the frequency of at least five spots
per square metre of painted surface.
15.3.6 Visual examination of coating film
All coating surfaces visual examination shall be done for each application layer in order to confirm No
Holiday, Pinhole, Mottling, Sagging, Blistering, Cracking, Peeling, or other coating film defects.

16 Storage
16.1 Safe storage
a) Paint shall be stored in accordance with the Paint Material Manufacturer’s
recommendations and intrinsically safe power and lighting systems shall be utilised subject
to Company approval.
b) Oil, solvent, or paint coated rags shall be stored in closed labelled containers.
c) Paint shall not be stored with other toxic or flammable materials.
16.2 Equipment storage

Surface preparation and coating equipment shall be stored in such a manner as to ensure
freedom from any type of impact damage.
17 Packing, Preservation, Marking and Shipping

a) Preparation of equipment for transportation shall conform to the packing,
preservation, marking, and shipping instructions or other documents identified in the
Purchase Order.
b) Packing shall be strong and padded so as to prevent damage to coating. Coating

damage incurred during transit shall be repaired in conformance to this specification
at no cost to Company.
c) Partially-fabricated items or loose items required to be painted on site may be

surface prepared and primed and partially coated before transportation to site with
the agreement of Company. Such painting shall have the durability to withstand the
construction period on the site before further painting takes place. At minimum 12
months storage period prior to shipping or on-site painting shall be considered.
18 Deliverables & Data Transfer

Technical data, registers, documents, and drawings that together define the scope of the
Purchase Order shall conform to the requirements for Supplier information identified in the
Purchase Order.
18.1 Documentation
18.1.1 Procedures
Proposals for all aspects of the work shall be submitted for the approval of Company
before commencement of the work. This includes;
a) Manning levels and organization chart.

b) Identification of any proposed Subcontractors.
c) Location of work.
d) Choice of materials.
e) A quality plan showing the QA/QC program and what checks will be carried out.
f) A punch list of items to be coated.
g) Painting schedules to be used.
h) Surface preparation methods and standards to be achieved.
i) Coating application method
j) Paint system data/material safety data sheets.
k) Work plan.
l) Inspection and testing procedures.
m) HSE method statement for handling the hazards identified (see clause 10.3).
n) Reporting system
o) Repair Procedure
18.1.2 Painting records
a) A comprehensive daily recording/reporting system shall be operated on all aspects of

the painting described above;
1. Including aspects covered above.
2. Details of environmental conditions.
3. Details of repair work and reasons necessary.
b) The data shall be set out on paint record forms and submitted to Company within 24
hours of carrying out the work to which they refer. The master set of reports shall be
collated and indexed for ease of consultation at any stage during the progress of the
work.
18.1.3 Final report
Within 1 month of completion of the work, a report shall be issued to Company giving full
details of surface preparation and coating systems used together with Paint Material
Manufacturer’s data sheets and records of measurements, instruments, and tests.

Annex A – Schedule for Painting System

Minimum DFT
System Scope Specification (Note9)
(µm)
A1- CS/Low Alloy, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½
Onshore Uninsulated, Priming - Zn Rich Epoxy or Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
-46oC to 120°C (Note1) Tie Coat - 2 pack epoxy, if required for IOZ primer ---
Midcoat - MIO 2 pack epoxy 1 x 115
Finish - Acrylic modified 2 pack polyurethane 1 x 50
Total 225
A1- CS/Low Alloy, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

Offshore Uninsulated, Priming - Zn Rich Epoxy or Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
-46oC to 120°C (Note2) Tie Coat - 2 pack epoxy, if required for IOZ primer ---
Midcoat - 2 pack epoxy 2 x 110
Finish - Acrylic modified 2 pack polyurethane 1 x 50
Total 330
A2 CS/Low Alloy, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

Uninsulated, Priming - Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
121°C to 260°C (Note3) Finish - Modified Al silicone 1 x 30
Total 90
Note:
The finish coat colour shall
be aluminium regardless of
Annex B
A3 CS/Low Alloy, Uninsulated, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

261°C to 450°C (Note3) Priming - Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
Finish - Al silicone 1 x 20
Note: The finish coat colour Total 80
shall be aluminium regardless
of Annex B

Insulated, Priming - Epoxy phenolic 1 x 100
-46°C to 200°C (Note3) Finish - Epoxy phenolic 1 x 100
Total 200

Insulated, Priming - Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
201°C to 450°C (Note3) Finish - Al silicone 1 x 20
Total 80

Minimum DFT
(µm)
A6-1 CS/Low Alloy, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2½
Fireproofed Priming - Zn Rich Epoxy or Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
(Note3) Finish - 2 pack epoxy tie coat, if required for ---
IOZ primer
Compatibility with fireproofing to be confirmed with Total 60

Fireproofing Material Manufacturer
A6-2 CS/Low Alloy, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

Fireproofed (Alternative) Priming - Zn rich epoxy 1 x 50
(Note3)
Compatibility with fireproofing to be confirmed with Total 50
For Light and dense concrete Fireproofing Material Manufacturer
PFP material
A7 Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Prepare - Mechanically clean to ISO 8501-1 St2 or
(Note3) Sweep blasting, abrade all aged
galvanizing ,and to remove zinc oxides
1) For onshore environment, Priming - 2 pack low temp cure epoxy aluminium 1 x 100
the HDG + A7 shall be Primer,
applied only for a specific
final coat colour required Finish - Acrylic modified 2 pack polyurethane
items in Annex B such as 1 x 50
Trolley beams final is
(Thickness excluding galvanizing)
Yellow, Firefighting piping
and equipment is Red. Total 150
2) For offshore environment,

the HDG +A7 shall be
applied for all HDG steel
external surfaces to
improve corrosion
protective performance.

Minimum DFT
(µm)
A8 1) 300 series SS (=304L Prepare - Blast SSPC-SP7
SS& 316L SS), 22 Cr Coating - Epoxy phenolic 2 x 125
Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super
duplex SS and 6Mo Super
Total 250
austenitic SS,
Insulated,
Up to 200oC (Note3)
2) 304L SS,
Uninsulated,
Up to 200oC (Note3).
3) 316L SS,
Uninsulated,
51oC to 200oC
(Note3 & 4).
4) 22 Cr Duplex SS, 25 Cr
Super duplex SS and 6Mo
Super austenitic SS,
Uninsulated,
71oC to 200oC (Note 3).
Note:
No painting is required for
Electrical and Instrument.
However, control valves
body and Pressure release
valves shall be painted
with system A9-1.
A9-1 CS/Low Alloy and SS, Valves, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½ for CS or SSPC-
Uninsulated/Insulated, SP7 for SS
Up to 200oC (Note3, 6) Priming - Epoxy phenolic 1 x 125
Finish - Epoxy phenolic 1 x 125
Total 250
A9-2 CS/Low Alloy, Valves, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

Uninsulated/Insulated, Priming - Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
201oC to 450oC (Note3, 6) Finish - Al silicone 1 x 20
Note: Total 80
The finish coat colour
shall be aluminium
regardless of Annex B

Minimum DFT
(µm)
Uninsulated/Insulated, Priming - Inorganic Zn silicate 1 x 60
Dual Temperature cyclic Finish - Single-component Inert multipolymeric 2 x 125
service, as regeneration gas matrix
batch operation line for Mol-
sieve vessel in dehydration Total 310
unit, (The above painting system is according to system No.
CS-6 in NACE SP0198.
15°C to 405°C (Note3)
This system finish colour shall be “Paint Material
Manufacturer’s Standard Light Gray” regardless of
Annex B.)
A10-SS 300 series SS (=304L SS & Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½ with medium (G)
316L SS), 22 Cr Duplex SS, 25 roughness according to ISO 8503-2
Cr Super duplex SS and 6Mo Priming - Single-component Inert multipolymeric 1 x 125
Super austenitic SS, matrix
Uninsulated/Insulated, Finish - Single-component Inert multipolymeric 1 x 125
Dual Temperature cyclic matrix
service as regeneration gas
batch operation line for Mol- Total 250
(The above painting system is according to system No.
sieve vessel in dehydration
SS-5 in NACE SP0198.
unit,
This system finish colour shall be “Paint Material
15°C to 300°C (Note3, 10)
Manufacturer’s Standard Light Gray” regardless of
Annex B.)
A11 CS/Low Alloy and SS, Prepare - Blast ISO 8501 Sa 2 ½

buried pipe and valves, Priming - Blast Holding Primer (=Painting/Coating TBD
Up to 55°C. Material Manufacturer’s recommended
(Note 7, 8) Brand and DFT), if required due to
coating work process.
Finish - 2 pack 100% Epoxy

425
425 µm with 2 layer (Note 5)
Total 425
Notes of Annex A:
1. Applicable for onshore only
2. Applicable for offshore only
3. Applicable for both onshore and offshore
4. Low chloride feed gas line from WDA/ROA Gas Scrubber (017-D-31006) to AGRU (Actual
Operating temperature is 44degC), 316L SS all external surfaces shall be painted.
5. Holiday test (pinhole test) shall be performed for Painting System A11.
6. Alternatively, CS Pipe painting system such as A1, A2, A3, A4 or A5 can be used for CS valves
based on their operating temperature range.
7. Cathodic Protection shall be installed for buried piping and valves.
8. Tape wrapping shall be applied on soil and air interface section where 1 meter above ground and
1meter below ground of the pipe.
9. Acceptable paint material manufacturers and products are identified in Vendor List: TEP-930-LST-
EM-BP4-0005.
10. Regeneration Gas Air Cooler (033-E-31002) shall be painted with paint system “A10-SS”.

Annex B - Finish Colour Schedule
Temp, for selection of

Substrate Condition Final Coat Colour Munsell Book of Colour No.
Painting Colour (T=°C)
1. STEEL STRUCTURE (Columns, Beams, Braces, Tie-rods, Gusset plates, Base plates, etc.)
1.1 Pipe Racks, Pipe Stanchions, Steel Structures (for Columns, Drums, Heat Exchangers, Filters, Stacks, Chimneys, Rotating Machinery, packaged Units and Utility
Equipment)
- 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5

Unfireproofed
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel 120 < T Aluminium ---
Fireproofed and embedded in

- 46 < T ≤ 120 N/R ---
Concrete
1.2 Platforms, Stairs, Walkways, Ladders, Handrails
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Unfireproofed - 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5
1.3 Trolley Beams
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel --- - 46 < T ≤ 120 Yellow 2.5Y 8/12
1.4 Hot Dip Galvanized Steel Surfaces
Galvanized Steel All - 46 < T ≤ 120 Dependent on each item ---
1.5 Pipe Support
- 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5

Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Uninsulated / Insulated
121 < T Aluminium ---
Austenitic Stainless Steel, 22 Cr

Paint Material
Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super duplex
Uninsulated / Insulated T ≤ 200 Manufacturer’s Standard ---
SS and 6Mo Super austenitic SS
Light Gray
(except cladding for insulation)


2. EQUIPMENT
2.1 Columns, Drums, Heat Exchangers, Filters (Shells, Heads, Nozzles, Manholes, Legs, Skirt, Saddles)
- 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5

Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel
Uninsulated

Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super duplex Manufacturer’s Standard
Uninsulated / Insulated T ≤ 200 ---
SS and 6Mo Super austenitic SS Light Gray
2.2 Platforms, Stairs, Walkways, Ladders, Handrails, Davits, Other Accessories
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Uninsulated - 45 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5
2.3 Skid Mounted Units & utility Equipment, Rotating Machinery

Uninsulated & Unfireproofed
(Furnace, Incinerator, Air Dryers,
- 45 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5
Air Separator, N2 Generator, Water
Treatment Unit, Cooling Towers,
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Boiler, Refrigerators, Loading Arms,
Cranes, Stack, Flare Stack, Pumps,
Compressors, Fans, Blowers,
Turbines, Diesel Engines, Dryer,
Hoists, Other Substrates, etc)


Insulated & Fireproofed

(Furnace, Incinerator, Air Dryers, Air
Separator, N2 Generator, Water
Treatment Unit, Cooling Towers,
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Boiler, Refrigerators, Loading Arms, -46 < T N/R ---
Cranes, Stack, Flare Stack, Pumps,
Hoists, Other Substrates, etc.)
Uninsulated
(Furnace, Incinerator, Air Dryers, Air
Austenitic Stainless Steel, 22 Cr Separator, N2 Generator, Water
Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super duplex Treatment Unit, Cooling Towers, Paint Material
SS and 6Mo Super austenitic SS Boiler, Refrigerators, Loading Arms, T ≤ 200 Manufacturer’s Standard ---
(except cladding for insulation) Cranes, Stack, Flare Stack, Pumps, Light Gray
Hoists, Other Substrates, etc.)
Hot Dip Galvanized Steel All - 46 < T ≤ 120 Dependent on each item. ---
2.4 Storage Tank

2.4.1 External of Field Assembled Tanks (Painting system for shop assembled tanks are same as item 2.1)
Uninsulated Shell and Roof - 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Insulated &

Shell and Roof
Fireproofed
- 46 < T ≤ 120 N/R ---
--- Bottom


2.4.2 Platforms, Stairs, Walkways, Ladders, Rolling Ladders, Handrails, Other Accessories
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Uninsulated - 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5
3. PIPING
3.1 Pipes, Flanges and Fittings (Elbows, Tees, Reducers, Caps, etc.), Trace Piping, Other Items
- 46 < T ≤ 120 Light Gray N 7.5

Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Uninsulated

Paint Material
Uninsulated T ≤ 200 Manufacturer’s Standard ---
Light Gray
Fire Fighting Line Uninsulated - 46 < T ≤ 120 Red 7.5R 4/13
Hot Dip Galvanized Steel All - 46 < T ≤ 120 Dependent on each item. ---
3.2 Valves / Steam Traps / Control Valves Body / Pressure Release Valves
Paint Material
- 46 < T ≤ 200 Manufacturer’s Standard ---
Light Gray
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel Uninsulated / Insulated

Uninsulated T ≤ 200 Paint Material
Manufacturer’s Standard ---
Light Gray


4. ELECTRICAL
4.1 Cable Ducts (Inside/Outside Surfaces), Power Generators, Distribution Panel Boards, Terminal Boards, Capacitors, Resistors, Paging equipment, Receptacles,
Lighting Fixtures (Indoor/Outdoor), Other Items (with following exceptions).
Motors - Silver RAL 9006,
Electrical Switchgears / Electrical Switchboards / Indoor cabinets / Transformer & NGR - Light grey RAL 7047
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy According to

--- --- ---
Steel Individual Specification

Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super duplex --- --- No Painting is required ---
Light Gray
Hot Dip Galvanized Steel --- --- (Painting is required only N 7.5
for Offshore environment,
see clause 8 (b) 3 )
4.2 Stands (For Telephones, For Motor Control Switches, For Lighting Fixtures), Conduits
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy

--- --- Light Gray N 7.5
Steel

Duplex SS, 25 Cr Super duplex --- --- No Painting is required
SS and 6Mo Super austenitic SS ---
Light Gray


4.3 Cable Trays
316 L SS --- --- No Painting is required ---
4.4 Fire Alarm Panels
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel --- --- Red 7.5R 4/13

Light Gray
5. INSTRUMENT
5.1 Cable Ducts (Inside / Outside Surfaces), Local Panels, Control Valves other than the body (i.e. Control Valves Body shall be painted same as piping 3.2), Conduit,
Terminal Boxes, Other Substrates.
Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel --- --- Individual Specification ---

Light Gray


5.2 Cable Trays
316 L SS --- --- No Painting is required ---
6. FIREFIGHTING
Fire Extinguishers -- --- Supplier’s Standard ---
Hydrants, Cabinets for Fire

Extinguishers and Fire Hoses, Fire
Engines, Monitors, Storage Tanks
--- --- Red 7.5R 4/13
for Fire Extinguishing Agents,
Other Substrates.

The colour shall comply with Munsell Book of Colour. If this possible (for local reasons), RAL alternatives may be chosen from the following:
Color Specified Alternative Equivalent Color
General Name of Color Munsell Book of Color No. RAL Color No.
Light Gray* N 7.5 7047
Silver (Alumunium) --- 9006
Yellow 2.5Y 8/12 1003
Red 7.5R 4/13 3020
Black N 1.5 9011
Light Blue 5.0PB 6/10 ---
Green 5.0GY 4/6 6025
Yellow Ochre 7.5YR 7/6 1034
Violet 2.5P 5/6 4005
*Epoxy phenolic finish coat Paint Material Manufacturer’s standard Light Gray is allowed


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Tangguh Expansion Project

Project Specification for Protective Coating

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12.2 Painting off-site................................................................................................ 20

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21-Jul-2015 A01 AK Issued for Review

31-Aug-2015 A02 AK Issued for Approval, incorporated COMPANY’s comments

21-Sep-2015 B01 AK Approved for Design with Hold

23-Nov-2015 B02 AK Hold release and AFD finalization

3-Oct-2016 B03 K. Okuma Update the content for EPC stage

20-Dec-2016 B04 K. Okuma Update the content for EPC stage

24-Feb-2017 B05 K. Okuma Approved for Use

20-Jun-2017 B06 K. Okuma Re-Approved for Use

28-July-2017 B07 K. Okuma Re-Approved for Use

12-Oct-2017 B08 K. Okuma Re-Approved for Use

Name Date Reviewed

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Definitions and acronyms

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The Tangguh Expansion Project comprises of the following new facilities:

• [New] Onshore Receiving Facility (ORF)

• [New] LNG Train 3

• [New] Condensate Stabilization Train 3

• [New/Inter connection] Plant Utility Facilities

• [New] LNG Loading System

• [New] Condensate Loading System

• [Expansion] Integrated Control and Safety System (ICSS)

• [Expansion] Telecommunication System

• [New] Trestle Jetty Structure

• [Expansion] Onshore Infrastructure

• Hazardous and Non-hazardous Waste Management System

Specification for Internal Coating shall be referred to Doc No. TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1040.

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b) Feed Gas Pipelines

c) Piles and superstructures in jetty: Refer to TEP-900-SPE-MN-BP4-0012

e) Bolting: Refer to TEP-900-SPE-PP-BP4-1005

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

ANSI A 13.1 Scheme for the Identification of Piping Systems.

American Petroleum Institute (API)

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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British Standards Institute (BSI)

BS 5378 Safety signs and colours.

International Organisation for Standardization (ISO)

ISO 2409 Paints and varnishes – Cross cut test.

ISO 4624 Paints and varnishes - Pull-off test for adhesion.

ISO 9001 Quality management systems - Requirements.

ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 8501-2 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 8502-6 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 8502-9 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 8503-5 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 11124 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 11126 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

ISO 12944 Paints and varnishes - Corrosion protection of steel structures by

ISO 16276-2 Corrosion protection of steel structures by protective paint systems --

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NACE International (NACE)

NACE SP0198 Control of Corrosion Under Thermal Insulation and Fireproofing

ReichsAusschuß für Lieferbedingungen (RAL)

RAL K1 RAL Classic Colour Collection.

Society for Protective Coatings (SSPC)