Protective Coating

General Engineering Standard

Chevron Pasir Ridge
Balikpapan

April 19,
2008

Change to Chevron & Renumbering from UOI-GS-13,

Rev. 7 (April 4th, 2006)

REV
DATE
APPROVED BY: David Andrew

DESCRIPTION

DATE:
Project Approval if Required
Project

Document Control No.

ORIG
COMPANY APPROVAL F.C. Cooper

CHK

APPR

DATE:
Name

Project
GES

Group
EN

Signature

Type
SPC

Discipline
CC

Seq. No.
0005

Date

Revision
8

CONTENTS

1.0.

SCOPE....................................................................................................................................................3

2.0.

CODES AND STANDARDS ................................................................................................................3

3.0.

GENERAL .............................................................................................................................................3
3.1.1.
SSPC...................................................................................................................................... 3
3.2. Excluded Surfaces ..................................................................................................................... 3
3.3. Equipment Skids and Special Surfaces...................................................................................... 4
3.4. Specification Deviations............................................................................................................ 4

4.0.

SURFACE PREPARATION..................................................................................................................4
4.1. Initial Preparations..................................................................................................................... 4
4.2. Abrasive Blast Requirements .................................................................................................... 5
4.3. Priming Timeliness.................................................................................................................... 5
4.4. Abrasive Material ...................................................................................................................... 5

5.0.

STORAGE, MIXING, AND THINNING..............................................................................................5

5.1. Storage....................................................................................................................................... 5
5.2. Mixing ....................................................................................................................................... 6
5.3. Thinners..................................................................................................................................... 6

6.0.

COATING PROCEDURE .....................................................................................................................6

6.1. Coating Systems ........................................................................................................................ 6
6.2. Application ................................................................................................................................ 6
6.4. Repair of Damaged Paint Surfaces ............................................................................................ 9
6.5. Nameplates ................................................................................................................................ 9

7.0.

INSPECTION.........................................................................................................................................9
7.1. Hold Points ................................................................................................................................ 9
7.2. Testing ....................................................................................................................................... 9

APPENDIX 1 : PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS ..................................................................................11

APPENDIX 2 : COLOR CODING SCHEDULE ............................................................................................18
APPENDIX 3 : MARKING ON PIPE .............................................................................................................19
APPENDIX 4 : SURFACE PREPARATION DEFINITIONS ........................................................................22
APPENDIX 5 : EQUIVALENT SURFACE PREPARATION CODES .........................................................24

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1.0.

SCOPE
This specification covers the requirements for coating system selection and application, to be used
on offshore platforms and onshore process facilities. It includes coating of structural steel, vessels,
piping, equipment for offshore or coastal locations, and interior surfaces of potable and service water
vessels.
The application of coating systems, as specified herein, shall comply with the requirements of local
legislation.
Individual equipment specifications and/or drawings, when furnished, shall be used with this
specification. If conflict exists, the individual specifications and/or drawings shall govern.
The following definitions shall apply:

2.0.

Company

Chevron Indonesia Company

Contractor/Fabricator/Applicator

Contractor responsible for Protective Coating

CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest edition of the following Codes and Standards shall apply to this specification.
SSPC
NACE
ASTM A123
ASTM A385
ASTM D610

Steel Structures Painting Council (Refer Appendix IV)

National Association of Corrosion Engineer
Zinc (Hot Dip Galvanized) Coatings on Iron and Steel
Standard Practice for providing High Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot Dip)
Standard Test Method for Evaluating Degree of Rusting on Painted Steel
Surfaces
ASTM D1186 Standard Test Method for Non-destructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of
Non-magnetic Coatings applied to a Ferrous Base.
ASTM D3359 Test Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test
ASTM D4541 Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Potable Adhesion
Testers
ASTM D5192 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Protective Coatings on Metallic Substrates
OSHA
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Company Standards
COM-SU-2.02 Materials and Application of Painting and Protective Coatings
NOTE : ONLY WHERE MORE STRINGENT THAN THIS STANDARD
3.0.

GENERAL
3.1

SSPC
Reference to SSPC is Steel Structure Painting Council.

3.2.

Excluded Surfaces
The following surfaces do not require coating:
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)

Stainless Steel piping and devices.

Austenitic and Duplex stainless steel.
Galvanized surfaces (Subject to Galvanizing quality, further coating may require).
Plastic or plastic-coated materials not susceptible to ultraviolet deterioration.
Steel surfaces below elevation minus 20 feet Mean Low Water.
FRP piping, except firewater service.
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3.3.

3.4.

Equipment Skids and Special Surfaces

3.3.1.

For equipment skids that are welded to the deck, that normally inaccessible surfaces
shall be blasted and prime coated prior to equipment installation.

3.3.2.

For equipment skids bolted to the deck, the skid, deck and bolt holes shall be blasted
and coated in accordance with System 1. If surface preparation is required for touchup after installation of equipment, then power tool cleaning shall be utilized.
Blasting of deck and skid surfaces after equipment has been installed requires prior
Company approval. The gap and interface between skid steel and deck plate shall be
properly sealed by full seal weld or approved sealant material to avoid any water
intrusion underneath skid.

3.3.3.

Machined and threaded surfaces shall be protected with a temporary rust

preventative.

Specification Deviations
3.4.1.

Any proposed deviation from this specification shall be approved in writing by

Company Representative. Failure of the Applicator to clarify with Company
Representative any item in the specification will in no way relieve the Applicator of
its responsibility of satisfactory compliance with this specification.

3.4.2. The Company Representative shall have the right to stop all work that does not fully
comply with the requirements of this specification, at no cost to the Company.

4.0.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall be accomplished by blast cleaning method. However, for small and
inaccessible areas, or areas where equipment may be damaged by blasting, hand tool or power
cleaning tool methods may be utilized, subject to Company approval.
4.1.

Initial Preparations
4.1.1.

Oil and grease contamination shall be removed with an approved degreasing solvent
(Amercoat 57 oil degreaser, or equal) and water flushed prior to blast cleaning. Salt
contamination shall be removed with fresh water, prior to surface preparation.

4.1.2.

All rough welds, burrs, weld splatter, and all other sharp surface projections shall be
ground smooth prior to coating preparation. Any grinding done after sandblasting
shall be blast cleaned to obtain proper anchor pattern.

4.1.3.

All bolt holes shall be drilled and smoothed before blast cleaning.

4.1.4.

Nameplates and other items in contact with the surface being coated, shall be
removed for protection prior to blasting operation. When it is not possible to reattach nameplates by original connecting mechanism, a 100 percent solids volume
epoxy will be used.

4.1.5.

If company approves blasting after equipment has been installed then Contractor
shall take precautions, as approved by the Company, to insure that blasting material
does not enter critical areas of deck-mounted compressors, motors, electrical
equipment, instruments, etc., which may be adjacent to areas being blast cleaned.
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Control valve stems and similar items shall be masked as appropriate. Contractor
shall be responsible for cleaning any equipment and insuring operability should
blasting materials enter any component. Mating surfaces of flanges shall be
adequately protected during blasting.
4.2.

4.3.

4.4.

5.0.

Abrasive Blast Requirements

4.2.1.

All surfaces to be coated shall be cleaned to White Metal Blast Cleaning per Steel
Structures Painting Council (SSPC) surface preparation specification SP-5.

4.2.2.

The anchor pattern profile height shall be between 1 and 2 mils.

4.2.3.

Any oil, grease, dust, or foreign matter deposited on the surface after the surface
preparation is completed shall be removed prior to painting. In the event rusting
occurs after completion of surface preparation, the surfaces shall again be cleaned in
accordance with paragraph 4.2.1.

Priming Timeliness
4.3.1.

Cleaning shall be discontinued each day in sufficient time to permit the surfaces
cleaned to be primed before the end of the working day.

4.3.2.

Blast cleaned surfaces shall be primed on the same day and before occurrence of any
rusting. If relative humidity is greater than 85 percent, permission to blast shall be
obtained from Company representative.

Abrasive Material
4.4.1.

Dry silica sand with chloride content less than 0.1% by weight, 16 30 mesh size
and Salt content less than 100 PPM or other abrasive blast material approved by
COMPANY, shall be used as a blasting material. Approved Cooper Slag or Wet
blast shall be utilized incase that dust spreading is not allowed by Company. All
Abrasive Material shall be tested and completed with certificate prior to be applied.

4.4.2.

Companys approval is required prior to the use of other blasting material.

STORAGE, MIXING, AND THINNING

Storing, thinning, mixing, handling and application of paint materials shall be in accordance with the
Manufacturers instructions.
5.1.

Storage
5.1.1.

All containers shall remain closed until ready for use. The Manufacturers pot life
requirements shall be adhered to. All coating materials shall be permanently labeled
indicating type of materials, date of manufacture, date of expiry and required
activators.

5.1.2.

Coating material that has jelled or otherwise deteriorated during storage shall not be
used.

5.1.3.

Where a skin has formed in the container, the skin shall be cut loose and discarded.
If such skins are sufficiently thick to have a practical effect on the composition and
quality, the paint shall not be used.
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5.2.

5.3.

6.0.

Mixing
5.2.1.

Before use, all ingredients in any container shall be thoroughly mixed to a smooth
and uniform consistency. Mechanical agitation during application shall be sufficient
to keep pigment in suspension.

5.2.2.

Coating material mixed in the original container shall not be transferred until all
settled pigment is incorporated in the vehicle. This does not imply that part of the
vehicle may not be poured off temporarily to simplify the mixing.

5.2.3.

Coating material shall not be mixed or kept in suspension by using a bubbling air
stream.

5.2.4.

All pigmented material shall be strained after mixing except where application
equipment is provided with adequate strainers. Strainers shall be capable of passing
the pigment and removing any thickened or coagulated paint.

5.2.5.

Material that does not have a limited pot life, or does not deteriorate on standing
may be mixed any time before using, but if settling has occurred, it must be remixed
immediately before use. Coating material shall not remain in spray pots or buckets
overnight but shall be gathered into a closed container and remixed before use.

Thinners
5.3.1.

No thinner shall be added unless necessary for proper application. Thinning shall not
exceed limitation established by manufacturer.

5.3.2.

When use of thinner is permissible, it shall be added during the mixing process.
Painters shall not add thinner after it has been thinned to the proper consistency. All
thinning shall be done under contractor supervision of one acquainted with the
correct amount and type to be added. Contractor shall inform Company of all
thinning operations and Company shall have access to inspect these operations.

5.3.3.

The type of thinner and its use and application shall comply with the paint
manufacturer's instructions.

COATING PROCEDURE
6.1.

6.2.

Coating Systems
6.1.1.

The type, number of coats, color, and thickness shall be per Appendix I and
Appendix II, herein. In the absence of Specific recommendations herein, coatings
shall be applied in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

6.1.2.

Other brands of coating material may be proposed for Company consideration where
this results in a benefit. Adequate time prior to application must be allowed for
Company to investigate and approve such coatings to prevent delays in completion
of facility.

6.1.3.

Manufacturer's instructions, including safety precautions, are a part of this

specification. In case of conflict, the manufacturer's mandatory instructions shall
govern.

Application
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6.2.1.

Surfaces shall not be coated in rain, wind, snow, fog, mist, or in areas where
injurious airborne elements exist, when the steel surface temperature is less than 5oF
above > dewpoint, when the relative humidity is greater than 85%, or when the
temperature is below 40oF. However, paint manufacturer's recommendations shall
be adhered to. Contractor shall use a sling or aspirated psychrometer to determine
the relative humidity.

6.2.2.

Blast cleaned surfaces shall be coated with one complete application of primer as
soon as practicable on the same day as blasting and prior to any rusting.

6.2.3.

To the maximum extent practicable, each coat of material shall be applied as a

continuous film of uniform thickness free of pores. Any thin spots or areas missed
in the application shall be re-coated and permitted to dry/cure before the next coat is
applied.

6.2.4.

Each coat shall be in a proper state of cure or dryness before the application of the
succeeding coat. Paint manufacturer's recommendation concerning cure times for
various types of paint shall be followed.

6.2.5.

When successive coats of the same color have been specified, alternate coats shall
be tinted, when practical, sufficiently to produce enough contrast to indicate
complete coverage of the surface. When the material is the color of the steel, or
when the tinting of the final coat is objectionable, the first coat to be applied shall be
tinted. The tinting material shall be compatible with the material and not
detrimental to its service life.

6.2.6. Brush application of paint shall not be used unless exception is granted by
Company's Representative and then application shall be in accordance with the
following:
a) Brushes shall be of a style and quality that will enable proper application of
paint. Round or oval brushes are most suitable for rivets, bolts, irregular
surfaces, and rough or pitted steel. Wide, flat brushes are suitable for large flat
areas, but they shall not have a width over five inches.
b) The brushing shall be done so that a smooth coat as nearly uniform in thickness
as possible is obtained.
c) Paint shall be worked into all corners.
d) Any runs or sags shall be brushed out.
e) There shall be minimum brush marks left in the applied paint.
f) Surfaces not accessible to brushes shall be painted by spray, daubers, or
sheepskin.
g) Zinc rich primers shall not be brush or roller applied, except for touch up of
minor areas.
6.2.7.

Where paint can be applied either by air or airless equipment, airless shall be used.
Spray application shall be in accordance with the following:
a) The equipment used shall be suitable for the intended purpose, be capable of
properly atomizing the paint to be applied, and be equipped with suitable
pressure regulators and gauges. The air caps, nozzles, and needles shall be those
recommended by the manufacturer of the equipment for the material being
sprayed. The equipment shall be kept in satisfactory condition to permit proper
paint application.
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b) Traps, moisture separator or separators shall be provided to remove oil and

condensed water from the air. These traps or separators must be of adequate size
and must be drained periodically during operations. The air from the spray gun
impinging against the surface shall show no condensed water or oil.
c) Ingredients shall be kept properly mixed in the spray pots or containers during
application by continuous mechanical agitation. Special for inorganic zinc
silicate primer application, conventional spray pot must be completed with
agitator.
d) The pressure on the material in the pot and of the air at the gun shall be adjusted
for optimum spraying effectiveness. The pressure on the material in the pot
shall be adjusted when necessary for changes in elevation of the gun above the
pot. The atomizing air pressure at the gun shall be high enough to properly
atomize the paint but not so high as to cause excessive fogging of paint,
excessive evaporation of solvent, or loss by overspray.
e) Spray equipment shall be kept sufficiently clean so that dirt, dried paint, and
other foreign materials are not deposited in the paint film. Any solvents left in
the equipment shall be completely removed before applying paint to the surface
being painted.
f) Paint shall be applied in a uniform layer, with overlapping at the edge of the
spray pattern. The spray pattern shall be adjusted so that the paint is deposited
uniformly. During application, the gun shall be held perpendicular to the surface
and at a distance no closer than 6 inches or more than 8 inches from the surface
being coated.
g) All runs and sags shall be brushed out immediately or the paint shall be removed
and the surface repainted.
h) Areas inaccessible to the spray gun shall be painted by brush; if not accessible
by brush, daubers or sheepskins shall be used.
i)

Particular precautions are necessary in spraying inorganic zinc. These are listed
in the manufacturer's instructions and are considered a part of these
specifications.

6.2.8.

All manufacturers identification tags, machined surfaces, instrument glass, finished

flange faces, control valve stems and similar items shall be masked to prohibit
coating deposition. If these surfaces are coated, the component shall be cleaned and
restored to its original condition. Paper type masking tapes are not acceptable for
this service.

6.2.9.

Edges of structural shapes and irregular coated surfaces shall be coated first and an
extra coating pass made later.

6.2.10. Contact surfaces of all components (bottom of skids, mounting surfaces of

equipment, etc.) are included in the scope of work to be coated unless specifically
deleted by written Company instruction.
6.2.11. Wet paint shall be protected against contamination from dust or other foreign matter.

6.3.

Drying of Coated Surfaces

6.3.1.

No coat shall be applied until the preceding coat has dried. The material shall be
considered dry for re-coating when another coat can be applied without the
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development of any film irregularities such as lifting or loss of adhesion of

undercoats, and the drying time of the applied coat does not exceed the maximum
specified for it as a first coat.

6.4.

6.3.2.

No paint shall be force dried under conditions that will cause checking, cracking,
wrinkling, blistering, formation of pores, or detrimentally affect the condition of the
paint.

6.3.3.

No drier shall be added to a paint on the job unless specifically called for in the
manufacturer's paint specification.

6.3.4.

Paint shall be protected from rain, condensation, contamination, snow and freezing
until fully cured.

Repair of Damaged Paint Surfaces

Where shop paint has been damaged in handling, all damaged and loosely adhering paint
shall be removed and the surface thoroughly cleaned. Edges of the breaks shall be feathered,
and the designated number of prime and finish coats applied to the specified thickness.

6.5.

Nameplates
All nameplates shall preferably be installed after the appropriate coating has been applied.
However, if the nameplate has already been installed, it shall be properly protected during
blasting and painting. If a nameplate is removed to allow equipment painting it shall be reattached in its correct location after acceptance by Company of the painted surface.

7.0.

INSPECTION
All work and materials applied under this specification shall be subject to inspection by a Company
representative. All parts of the work shall be readily accessible to the inspector.
7.1.

Hold Points
Each of the following shall be approved by Company before proceeding with any
subsequent phase:
a) Location of work
b) Equipment
c) Measurement and recording of ambient conditions.
d) Surface preparation
e) First coat
f) Each subsequent coat
Applicator shall correct work found defective under this specification at no cost to the
Company.

7.2.

Testing
7.2.1.

Coating thicknesses shall be determined in accordance with ASTM D1186, Standard

Test Method for Non-destructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness of Nonmagnetic Coatings applied to a Ferrous Base. Appropriate test instruments shall be
provided by Vendor or Contractor for use by Company Representative.
All testing equipment shall have a valid calibration certificates, issued by an
authorized, registered testing company, recognized by Company.

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7.2.2.

Coating adhesion testing shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM D3359, Test
Method for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test, or ASTM D4541, Test Method for
Pull-off Strength of Coatings using Portable Adhesion Testers, as applicable for
the coating system under inspection.
Appropriate test instruments shall be provided by Vendor or Contractor for use by
Company Representative. The painting inspection kit shall consist of the following
items as minimum requirement: profile comparator/gauge, hygrometer, dew point
calculator, steel thermometer, wet film thickness gauge, dry film thickness gauge,
adhession tester, holiday detector, salt content tester and angle mirror. Any absent of
one of the above inspection equipment may cause of pending painting acceptance by
Company. Contractor shall perform all painting inspection function on sample test
and continuous random inspection on all section /material being painted. Contractor
shall provide full access to Company representative to perform inspection and
testing.

7.2.3.

Coating integrity of vessel linings shall be verified by using a holiday detector in

accordance with ASTM D5192, Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of Protective
Coatings on Metallic Substrates. Detector shall be provided by Vendor or
Contractor.
The actual inspection reading shall be taken on the second sweep of the sponge.
The inspector shall mark the holiday to indicate location of repair.

7.2.4.

In the event of rust appearing on painted surfaces, the degree of rusting shall be
evaluated in accordance with ASTM D610, Standard Test Method for Evaluating
Degree
of
Rusting
on
Painted
Steel
Surfaces.

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APPENDIX 1 : PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS

SYSTEM 1
Exterior surfaces of offshore structures, structural skids, handrails, large tanks,
platform flowlines, process vessels and piping, valves, Control valves, actuators,
valve manifolds, compressor coolers, pumps and related equipment.

All piping and equipment shall be coated per this system prior to application of insulation.
However for piping with service above 200 deg F shall refer to the high temperature painting
system.
1. Protective Coating (Temperatures up to 200oF)
The protective coating shall be applied from 20 feet below Mean Low Water to the top of the
structure. However Company may have an option to apply different coating systems on the
area of splash zone from zero MSL up to (+) 15 ft and from zero MSL down to (-)15 ft.
Precaution should be taken to avoid blistering.
a.

Surface
Preparation:

White metal blast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE-1) with 1 to 2 mils anchor profile.

b.

Prime Coat:

2 to 3 mils (dry), two pack, inorganic zinc. (Dimetcote 9, or Carbozinc 11, or

Interzinc 22, or Resist GTI, or Hempels Galvosil 15780 or 7558-Sigmazinc
158 or Berger Zincanode330)

c.

Second Coat:

8 to 10 mils (dry), two pack, high build epoxy. (Amercoat 383 HS, or
Carboline 190 HB, or Intergard 410, or Penguard HB or Hempadur Mastic
45880 or 7456-Sigmacover 456 Coating or Berger epimastic 3000 HS)

d.

Third Coat:

2 to 2.5 mils (dry), two pack, polyurethane topcoat. (Amercoat 450 GL, or
Carboline 134, or Interthane 990, or Hartop AS, or Hempathane Topcoat
55210 or 7528-Sigmadur Gloss or Berger Luxathane 5075)

Total dry film thickness: 11.5 mils minimum, 15 mils maximum.

2. Protective Coating (Temperatures Above 200oF)
The protective coating shall be applied to all process piping and equipment operating at
temperatures above 200oF and up to 750oF.
a.

Surface
Preparation:

White metal blast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE-1) with 1 to 2 mils anchor profile.

b.

Prime Coat:

2 to 3 mils (dry), two pack, inorganic zinc. (Dimetcote 9, or Carbozinc 11, or

Interzinc 22, or Resist GTI, or Hemples Galvosil 15780 or 7558-Sigmazing
158 or Berger Zincanode 330)
2 mils (dry) heat resisting, solvent-based, inorganic topcoat. (Amercoat 878, or
Carboline 4631, or Intertherm 50, or Solvalitt, or Hempels Silicone
Aluminium 56910 or 7563-Sigmatherm 450 or Berger Luxatherm 5600)

Second Coat:
c.

Total dry film thickness: 4 mils minimum, 5 mils maximum.

3. Non-Slip Coating For Decks and Walkways
a.

Surface
preparation:

White metal blast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1 or SIS-SA3) surface profile height

shall be minimum 3 mils to maximum 4 mils (use 12 20 mesh size salt free

b.

silica as blast abrasive).

(any of following):
Dimet: primer coat: Dimetcote 9 2 to 3 mils; second coat: Amercoat 1970F
12 mils. (total of 14 to 15 mils)
Carboline: two coat (no primer): Carboline 1210 10 mils per coat (total of
20 mils dry)
International: two coat (no primer): Intergard EK/744 10 mils per coat
(total of 20 mils dry)
Jotun: two coat (no primer), Marathon 8 mils per coat (total of 16 mils
dry)
Hemple : two coats ( no primer ) : Hempadur Multi-Strength 35870-10 mils
per coat ( total of 20 mils dry ).
Sigma coatings : Sigmacover Vigor EP 237
Berger Coating : two coat (no primer), Berger STEELSHIELD 1200 10
mills per coat (total 20 mills)

Coating:

3A Splash zone areas (plus and minus 15 ft from zero MSL or otherwise stated in structure
drawing)
a.
b.

Surface
preparation:
Coating:

White metal blast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1) SIS-SA3 surface profile height

shall be minimum 3 mils to maximum 4 mils.
(any of following):
Dimet: two coat Amerlock 400 8 mils per coat (total of 16 mils dry)
Carboline: two coat Carboline 1207 9 mils per coat (total of 18 mils dry)
International: two coat Interzone 954 9 mils per coat (total of 18 mils dry)
Jotun : two coat Jotamastic 87 9 mils per coat (total of 18 mils dry)
Hempel : two coats Hempadur Multi-Strength 45750 8 mils per coat ( total
of 16 mils dry )
Sigma Coatings : 7447-Sigmashield 460
Berger Coating : two coat Berger Epimastic 3000 HS 10 mills per coat
(total 20 microns dry)

3B Impact and abrasion resistant coating for laydown areas, crane operation areas
a.
b.

Surface
preparation:
Coating:

White metal blast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1) SIS-SA3 surface profile height

shall be 3 to 4 mils maximum.
(any of following):
Amerlock 400 GF, two coat 10 mils per coat (total of 20 mils dry)
Carboline 1209, two coat 8 mils per coat (total of 16 mils dry)
Interzone 1000, two coat 10 mils per coat (total of 20 mils dry)
Jotamastic 87 GF, two coat 8 mils percoat (total of 16 mils dry)
Hempadur Multi-Strength GF 35870, one coat 16 mils dry
Sigma Coatings , 7447-Sigmashield 460
Berger Steelshield 1200 , two coats 10 mils per coat (total 20 mils)

4. Galvanising

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a. All galvanizing shall comply with ASTM A-123, "Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings
on Iron and Steel" and ASTM A385, "Standard Practice for Providing High Quality Zinc
Coatings (Hot-Dip)" unless overruled by this specification.
b. All grating, ladders, cages, stair treads and miscellaneous hardware shall be hot dipped
galvanized if possible, after cutting, shaping, and welding has been done. The weight of
zinc coating shall average three ounces per square foot, and no specimen shall show less
than 2.5 ounces per square foot. Mechanical galvanizing of fasteners to ASTM A-123 is
also acceptable.
c. Hot dip galvanized surfaces shall be redressed as detailed below when necessary to
obtain proper coating continuity.
Onshore

Damaged galvanizing shall be re-hot-dipped at Company's discretion. Minor

damage may be redressed as per procedure for offshore repairs.

Offshore

Damaged galvanizing shall be degreased and prepared to SPPC-SP3-63

"Power Tool Clean." Surface will then receive a coating of "ZRC" cold
galvanizing compound or equivalent, subject to Companys approval.

d. In instances where the galvanized coating is totally unacceptable, Company will require
the galvanized surfaces to be coated as per the following specification:
Surface Preparation:

Second Coat:
Third Coat:
Total dry film thickness:

Hand Tool SSPC-SP-2 for dressing 1 to 2 mils (dry)

etching primer.
(Amercoat 178, or Interprime 529, or Penguard
Special 4 mils dry, of Hempadur 15552 or 7413Sigmacover 280 or Berger Epilux 610.)
Same as System 1.1.c
Same as System 1.1.d
10.5 mils minimum, to 12 mils maximum

5. Touch-Up and Painting Repair

a. Onshore - Repair of painted surfaces and heat affected areas after welding shall be as
follows:
Surface Preparation:
Prime Coat:

Second and Third Coats:

"Power Tool Clean," SSPC-SP3

Brush apply 1 to 2 mils (dry) single pack, zinc rich
primer to damaged coating area (Note 1)
(Amercoat 160, or Carboline 676, or Interzinc 137, or
Jotamastic 87 Aluminium 10 mils dry, or Hempels
Zinc Primer 16490 or 7370-Sigmazinc 19 or Berger
Epimastic 3000 HS Aluminum 2 x 5 mils dry)
As shown in System 1.1.c and d.
Jotun Product direct to system 1.1.d (top coat)

Note 1. Thinned as recommended by paint manufacturer, to avoid high film

thickness.
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b. Offshore - Repair of painted surface and heat affected areas after welding shall be as
follows:
Surface Preparation:
Prime Coat:

Second and Third Coats:

"White Metal Blast," SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1.

Spray apply 1 to 2 mils (dry) single pack, zinc rich
primer to damaged or heat affected area. (Amercoat
160, or Carboline 676, or Interzinc 137, or Jotamastic
87 Aluminium 10 mils dry, or Hempels Zinc Primer
16490 or 7370-Sigmazinc 19 or Berger Epimastic
3000 HS Aluminum 5 mils dry ) (Note 1)
As shown in System 1.1.c and d.
Jotun Product direct to system 1.1.d (top coat)

Note 1. Thinned as recommended by paint manufacturer, to avoid high film

thickness.
6. Flanges
Flanges on equipment to be installed on offshore platforms shall be coated with the
protective coating System 1, I. except for the seal surface. Care shall be used to prevent
damage of ring and gasket seal surfaces by covering during the blasting and coating.
After the coating has cured, an anti-rust grease coating shall be applied to protect the seal
surface. A minimum 2 mil dry film of an anti- rust grease coating such as Witco
Chemical's SACI 300, or an anti- rust oil from MIL-C-16173D Amendment 2, Grade 1
Qualified Products List shall be applied for the anti-rust grease coating.
7. Nuts and Bolts
Cadmium Plated (ASTM B766 Class 8, Type II) nuts and bolts shall be used.
8. Copper Nickel Piping
a. Surface Preparation: Solvent clean (SSPC-SP-1). Followed
By hand tool cleaning (SSPC-SP-2) or power tool cleaning (SSPC-SP-3).
b. Top Coat: 2 to 3 mils (dry), two pack, re-coatable, aliphatic polyurethane. (Amercoat
450 GL, or Carboline 134, or Interthane 990, or Hartop AS, or Hempathane Topcoat
55210 or 7528-Sigmadur Gloss or Berger Luxathane 5075.)
9. Shop Priming
The steel plates, members, pipes and fittings to be kept in long-term storage before
fabrication shall be shop primed as follows:
a.
b.

Surface
Preparation:
Prime Coat:

White metal blast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1) with 1 to 2 mils anchor

profile.
Commercial shop primer for steel plates and members.
For pipes and fittings 2 to 3 mils (dry), two pack, inorganic zinc silicate
primer. (Dimetcote 9 or Carboweld 11, or Interplate 11,or Muki-Z No.
3000, or Hempels Galvosil 15780 or 7177-Sigmaweld 199 or Berger
Zincanode 330).

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Note: Before incorporation into the work, the steel surfaces shall be blast cleaned
and coated in accordance with System 1.1.
SYSTEM 2 Compressors, engines, motors, instruments, and panel boards.
Skid surfaces should be blasted and prime coated prior to equipment installation. If Company
approves blasting after equipment has been installed, then all skid surfaces which can be cleaned
by blasting shall be prepared and coated with System 1. Critical moving parts, bearing surfaces,
machined surfaces, nameplates, glass next to machinery, etc., shall be protected from ingress of
blasting grit and damage from blasting by wrapping with plastic sheeting and masking tape.
Equipment in enclosed areas shall be protected with the same paint systems as for exterior
surfaces. Panels/boards shall be disassembled before cleaning and coating.
1. When equipment manufacturer's coating is unsatisfactory and blast cleaning is not
permissible, the Vendor shall clean and protect as follows:
a. Remove coating by use of a paint remover.
b. Surface preparation: Solvent cleaning (SSPC-SP1) followed by power tool cleaning
(SSPC-SP3).
c. Apply a 2 to 3 mils dry film coat of single pack, zinc rich epoxy primer. (Amercoat 160,
or Carboline 676, or Interzinc 42, or Jotamastic 87 Aluminium 10 mils dry, or Hempels
Zinc Primer 16490 dry or 7370-Sigmazinc 19 or Berger Epimastic 3000 HS 5 mils).
d. The second and third coats shall be as shown in System 1, I.c and d. Jotun product direct
to system 1.1.d (top coat)
2. When equipment manufacturer's coating is sound and blast cleaning is not permissible,
the Vendor shall clean and protect as follows:
a. Surface preparation: Solvent cleaning (SSPC-SP1) followed by power tool cleaning
(SSPC-SP3).
b. Apply a 2 to 3 mil dry film coat of two pack zinc rich epoxy primer. (Ameron Universal
primer, Amercoat 185, or Carbozinc 11, or Interzinc 42, or Jotun Barier, or Hempadur
Zinc Rich Primer 15360 or 7402-Sigmazinc 102 or Berger Epimastic 3000 HS 5 mils )
c. The finish coat shall be as shown in System 1, I d.
3. Equipment with surface temperatures above 230oF, Vendor shall clean and protect as
follows:
a. Surface Preparation: White Metal Blast (SSPC-SP5) with a 1 to 2 mil anchor pattern.
Items with metal to metal joints shall be seal welded prior to blasting and coating when
possible or dismantled following all fitting and welding to obtain blasting and coating of
the joint surfaces.

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b. Apply a 2 to 3 mil dry film coat of two pack, inorganic zinc ethyl silicate primer.
(Dimetcote 9, or Carbozinc 11, or Interzinc 22, or Resist GTI, or Hempels Galvosil 15780
or Sigmazinc 158 or Berger Zincanode 330 3 mils)
c. Apply 1 coat of heat resisting solvent-based silicone aluminium coating. (Amercoat 878,
or Carboline 1248, or Intertherm 875, or Solvalitt, or Hempels Silicone Acrylic 56940
or 7565-Sigmatherm 350 or Berger Luxatherm 5600 2 x 1 mils.)
SYSTEM 3 Internal surface of service vessels/tanks.
1. Internal surface of potable water vessels/tanks
The following epoxy system shall be applied to all internal surfaces of welded tanks handling
potable water.
a. Surface Preparation: White metal sandblast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1) with 1 to 2 mils
anchor profile.
b. Apply two coats of 4 mils per coat (total of 8 mils - dry) of high solid epoxy coating
(Amercoat 395, or Carboline 191, or Interline 204, or Penguard HB, or Hempadur
15400 or 7785-Sigmaguard CSF 585 or Berger Epilux 610 3 mils with top coat use
Berger Berger Epilux 155 2 x 5 mils)
2. Internal surface of crude oil separator and gas KOD vessels
The following coal tar epoxy system shall be applied to all internal surfaces of welded tanks
handling crude oil and natural gas.
a. Surface Preparation: White metal sandblast (SSPC-SP5 or NACE 1) with 1 to 2 mils
anchor profile.
b. Apply two coats of 8 mils per coat (total of 16 mils - dry) of coal tar epoxy coating
(Amercoat 78HB, or Bitumastic 300, or Interline 925, or Tankguard Storage, or
Hempadur 15130 or 7472-Sigmacover 300 or Berger Epilux 610 3 mils with top coat
use Berger Epilux 18 HS 2 x 5 mils)
SYSTEM 4 For repair of deck plates, damp areas and other small areas.
a. Surface Preparation: Commercial Blast (SSPC-SP-6) or Power Tool Cleaning, if blast
cleaning is impractical. (SSPC-SP-3).
b. Prime Coat: apply two coats of 4 to 5 mils (total of 8 to 10 mils dry) of surface tolerant,
epoxy mastic. (Amerlock 400, or Carbomastic 15, or Interseal 670HS, Jotamastic 87, or
Hempadur Mastic 45880 or 7428-Sigmacover 630 or Berger Epimastic 3000 HS)
c. Finish Coat: 1.5 to 2 mils (dry) of two pack polyurethane (Amercoat 450 GL, or
Carboline 134, or Interthane 990, or Hartop AS, or Hempathane Topcoat 55210 or 7528Sigmadur Gloss or Berger Luxathane 5075)
SYSTEM 5 For repair of all areas where near white metal blast can be achieved.
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a. Surface Preparation: Near White Metal Blast (SSPC-SP-10 or NACE 2).

b. Prime Coat: 2 to 3 mils (dry) of single pack zinc rich epoxy primer. (Amercoat 160, or
Carboline 676, or Interzinc 42, or Barrier, or Hempels Zinc Primer 16490, or 7370Sigmazinc 19 or Berger Epimastic 3000 HS 5 mils)
c. Second Coat: apply two coats of 4 to 5 mils (total of 8 to 10 mils dry) of surface tolerant,
epoxy mastic. (Amerlock 400, or Carbomastic 15, or Interseal 670HS, or Jotamastic 87,
or Hempadur Mastic 45880 or 7428-Sigmacover 630 or Berger Epimastic 3000 HS )
d. Finish Coat: 1.5 to 2 mils (dry) of two pack polyurethane (Amercoat 450 GL, or
Carboline 134, or Interthane 990, or Hartop AS, or Hempathane Topcoat 55210 or
7528-Sigmadur Gloss or Berger Luxathane 5075)
SYSTEM 6
For repair of low temperature piping and vessels (those which have condensation on the
surface) under service conditions.
a. Surface Preparation: Commercial Blast (SSPC-SP-6) or Power Tool Cleaning, if blast
cleaning is impractical. (SSPC-SP-3).
b. Prime Coat: 6 to 8 mils (dry) of surface tolerant, epoxy mastic mixed with an accelerator.
(Amerlock 400, with 3% of Amercoat 861 accelerator, or Carboline, or Interseal 670 HS,
or Jotamastic 87 GF, or Hempadur Mastic 45880 or 7428-Sigmacover 630 or Berger
Epimastic 3000 HS)
c. Finish Coat: 6 to 8 mils (dry) of surface tolerant, epoxy mastic mixed with an accelerator.
(Amerlock 400, with 3% of Amercoat 861 accelerator, or Carbomastic 15, or Intergard
410, or Jotamastic 87 GF, or Hempadur Mastic 45880 or 7456-Sigmacover 456 or
Berger Luxathane 5075 2.5 mils)
Note:

Wipe away condensation with heavy towel before applying prime and finish coats.

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APPENDIX 2 : COLOR CODING SCHEDULE

Finish Coat Color Code
Service

Paint Color

Jacket Structural Steel

OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)

Deck Structural Steel

OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)
Equipment Skids and Skid Piping Supports,
OSHA White (RAL 9016)
Control Room Internal
Equipment Access Ladders, Landings and
OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)
Handrails
Pearl Gray with Red
Helideck Surface
and White Markings
Vessels, Tanks and On-Skid Piping
OSHA White (RAL 9016)
Instruments

Factory Finish

Pumps and Engines

Factory Finish

Deck Surfaces

OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)

Medium Brown with OSHA
Yellow Stripes (RAL 1006)
OSHA White (RAL 9016)

Non-slip Deck Surfaces

Underneath the deck and interior framing

External deck framing (visible by boats and
OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)
helicopter)
Piping (except On-Skid Piping)
OSHA White (RAL 9016)
Bridges

OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)

Bridges (High Temperature Application)

OSHA White (RAL 9016)
Buildings (Exposed steel surfaces other than
OSHA Yellow (RAL 1006)
siding or galvanized)
Water cooling piping
OSHA Green (RAL 6002)
First Aid Equipment

OSHA Green (RAL 6002)

Fire Fighting Devices and Equipment

OSHA Red (RAL 3020)

Firewater Piping

OSHA Red (RAL 3020)

Note: The definition of "Equipment skids and skid mounted equipment" shall include all purpose
built equipment packages, upon which equipment such as vessels, tanks, heat exchangers, pumps
and engines are installed, and may include inter-connecting piping.
It does not necessarily include standard Vendor products such as Generators or Compressor
packages or fire pumps, which are normally supplied in the Vendors standard paint systems and
colors.

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APPENDIX 3 : MARKING ON PIPE

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Band Location
Two (2) inch and larger piping shall be marked with fluid name and arrow at strategic
locations to indicate services. The marking shall be determined to become readable normally
from 15 FT distance.
Letter
Letter for the fluid name shall be as follows:

Symbol

Service

Marking

Gas

GAS

Liquid

LIQUID

DP

Pressure Drain

PRESS DRAIN

DG

Gravity Drain

GRAVITY DRAIN

Flare

GAS (F)

OW

Oily Water

OILY WATER

Relief

GAS (R)

SE

Sewer

SEWER

CH

Chilled Water

CHILLED WATER

CW

Cooling Water

COOLING WATER

FW

Fire Water

FIRE WATER

PW

Potable Water

POTABLE WATER

SW

Service Water

SERVICE WATER

WW

Wash Water

WASH WATER

GU

Utility Gas

UTL GAS

GI

Instrument Gas

INST. GAS

AU

Utility Air

UTL AIR

AI

Instrument Air

INST AIR

DF

Diesel Fuel

DIESEL FUEL

FG

Fuel Gas

FUEL GAS

AV

Aviation Fuel

AVIATION FUEL

Chemical

CHEMICAL

GL

Glycol

GL

Exhaust

EXHAUST

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Band Size
Pipe Size

Width Of Band

3 6

12

8 12

24

> 14

32

Letter Size
Pipe Size

Letter Size

2"

3/4" L X 1/2" W

3"-8"

11/4" L X 3/4" W

10"-12"

11/2" L X 1" W

>14"

2" L X 11/2" W

Piping 1-1/2" diameter and smaller shall not be marked.

Arrow
The direction of flow for each service shall be indicated with black arrow placed next to the
fluid name on the down stream side.

Pipe Size

2"-3"

3/8"

4"

4"-6"

1-1/4"

6"

8"-12"

2"

10"

>14"

3"

12"

Color
Color of the marking shall be black.

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Appendix 4 : Surface Preparation Definitions

SSPC SP 5 (NACE 1), WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING

A White Metal Blast cleaned surface, when viewed without magnification, shall be free of all
visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scales, rust, paint, oxides, corrosion product and other
foreign matters.
SSPC SP 10 (NACE 2), NEAR-WHITE METAL BLAST CLEANING
A Near White Blast Cleaned surface, when viewed without magnification, shall be free of all
visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scales, rust, paint, oxide, corrosion products and or other
foreign matters, except for staining as noted in I.2.
Staining shall be limited to no more than 5% of each square inch of surface area and may
consist of light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discoloration caused by stains of rust, stains
of mill scales, or stains of previously applied paint.
SSPC SP 6 (NACE 3), COMMERCIAL BLAST CLEANING
A Commercial Blast Cleaned surface, when viewed without magnification, shall be free of all
visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, mill scales, rust, paint, oxide, corrosion product and other
foreign matters, except for staining
Staining shall be limited to no more than 33% of each square inch of surface area and may
consist of light shadows, slight streaks, or minor discoloration, caused by stains of rust, stains
of mill scales, or stains of previously applied paint. Slight residues of rust and paint may also
be left in the bottom of pits if the original surface is pitted.
SSPC SP 7 (NACE 4), BRUSH-OFF BLAST CLEANING
A Brush-Off Blast Cleaned surface, when viewed without magnification, shall be free of all
visible oil, grease, dirt, dust, loose mill scales, loose rust, and loose paint.
Tightly adherent mill scales, rust and paint may remain on the surface. Mill scales, rust and
paint are considered tightly adherent if they can not be removed by lifting with a dull putty
knife.
The entire surface shall be subjected to the abrasive blast. The remaining mill scales, rust or
paint shall be tight.
SSPC SP 1, SOLVENT CLEANING
Solvent cleaning is a method for removing all visible oil, grease, soil, drawing and cutting
compounds and other soluble contaminants from steel surfaces.
It is intended that solvent cleaning be used prior to the application of paint and in conjunction
with surface preparation methods specified for removal of rust, mill scales or paint.
SSPC SP 2, HAND TOOL CLEANING
Hand tool cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by the use of non-power hand
tools.
Hand tool cleaning removes all loose mill scale, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose
detrimental foreign matter. It is not intended that adherent mill scale, rust, and paint be
removed by this process. Mill scale, rust, and paint are considered adherent if they can not be
removed by lifting with a dull putty knife.
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SSPC SP 3, POWER TOOL CLEANING

Power tool cleaning is a method of preparing steel surfaces by the use of power assisted hand
tools.
Power tool cleaning removes all loose mill scales, loose rust, loose paint, and other loose
detrimental foreign matters. It is not intended that adherent mill scales, rust, and paint be
removed by this process. Mill scales, rust and paint are considered adherent if they can not
be removed by lifting with a dull putty knife.

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APPENDIX 5 : EQUIVALENT SURFACE PREPARATION CODES

SSPC

NACE

DESCRIPTION

-SP-1

Solvent Cleaning

AUSTRALIAN
STANDARD
1627 Part 1

-SP-2

Hand Tool Cleaning

1627 Part 7

-SP-3

Power Tool Cleaning

1627 Part 2

-SP-5

No.1

White Metal Blast

1627 Part 4

SA.3

-SP-6

No.3

Commercial Blast

1627 Part 4

SA.2

-SP-7

No.4

Brush Off Blast

SA.1

-SP-10

No.2

Near White Blast

1627 Part 4

SA.2.1/2

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SWEDISH
STANDARD
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