Project Paint Specification –

Pressure Vessels & Structures

Document Number: PROJ1-SP-5738
Revision: 1
 Document Information
Current
Number Title Classification Date
Revision

Project Paint Specification – Commercial In

PROJ1-SP-5738 1 06/0717
Pressure Vessels & Structures Confidence

Revision History
Rev Date BY CHK APP Comments

0 03/02/17 MAA NK PR First Issue

ECN: 21053
1 06/0717 MAA LC PR
Updated to include Jotun option

Original Approvals
Responsibility Name Position Date
Author Martin Adam Senior Mechanical Engineer 03/02/17

Checked Neil Kiltie Graduate Engineer 03/02/17

Approval Peter Rafferty PV&S Engineering Manager 03/02/17

Copyright Details

© 2017 JFD
Copyright of this document is the property of JFD and it may not be copied, used or otherwise disclosed in
whole or in part except with prior written permission from JFD or, if this document has been furnished
under a contract with another party, as expressly authorised under that contract.

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 Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................... 4
2 CODES .............................................................................................................. 5
3 COATING WARRANTY .................................................................................... 6
4 COATING SYSTEMS ........................................................................................ 7

COATING SYSTEM TABLES

Table 1 Pressure Vessels 9-10

Table 2 Structural Steelwork 11
Table 3 Structural Steelwork – Submerged Components 12
Table 4 Launch & Recovery Systems 13
Table 5 Stainless Steel Surface Treatment 14
Table 6 Aluminium Surface Treatment 15
Table 7 Galvanised Steelwork 16

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 1 INTRODUCTION
This specification defines the requirements for the surface preparation, application methods
and inspection of all coating work for the various assemblies and equipment of the diving
system. These requirements shall be applied in conjunction with the Coating Supplier’s data
sheets for the coating materials being used. Where there is any conflict between these
requirements and the Coating Supplier’s data sheets, the most stringent requirement shall
take precedence.

The following surfaces do not require coating and shall be protectively masked or surface
treated as applicable:

- Non-ferrous materials such as instrument tubes and instrument cases.

- Galvanised surfaces.
- Plastic or plastic coated materials.
- Machined and/or threaded surfaces unless specified otherwise on the fabrication
drawings.

For the purposes of this specification the following definitions are used:

- Company JFD Ltd.

- Fabricator The contractor responsible for the fabrication of diving system
structure and assemblies.
- Supplier The supplier or vendor of structures, equipment or machinery
for the diving system.
- Classification Society As per purchase order.
- Coating Work Surface preparation, coating application and inspection work
performed by the Coating Contractor to coat the items, all to be
in accordance with this specification.
- Coating System The sequence of paints applied to particular surfaces,
comprising a number of separate coats applied consecutively in
accordance with Norsok M-501.
- Coating Supplier The manufacturer and supplier of the coating materials,
including paints, primers, solvents, etc.
- Coating Contractor The contractor responsible for the Coating Work. This
contractor may be an internal department of the Supplier or
Fabricator, or may be a third party engaged by the Supplier or
Fabricator or Company. The contractor shall demonstrate
previous experience of coating in accordance with Norsok M-
501 or an equal coating standard.

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 2 CODES
• Norsok M-501 Latest edition
.

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 3 COATING WARRANTY
The Coating Supplier and Coating Contractor shall jointly guarantee the Coating Work of
any particular item against defects in the materials and manufacture of the paints and in the
quality of the application. This shall be for a minimum of a 12 month duration after clients
acceptance of the equipment, irrespective of the actual coating completion date for that
item, and shall cover general coating breakdown and loss of adhesion.

Coating defects arising directly due to lack of regular touch up of mechanical damage;
normal wear and tear; coating breakdown in way of nuts, bolts, ladders, piping and
platforms; welding carried out after delivery; and/or structural deformation will not be
considered grounds for a warrantable claim.

The Coating Contractor/Coating Supplier shall agree to assign this warranty to the
Company’s client upon delivery of the equipment.

The warranty conditions defined herein and above shall overrule the standard warranty
conditions defined on the back of the Company’s Purchase Order.

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 4 COATING SYSTEMS
Coating Systems for the range of items comprising the project requirements are given
herein in Tables 1 to 4. Where multiple options are listed the coating contractor shall
choose a suitable scheme based on commercial availability. The Coating Contractor shall
verify the requirements provided in these tables.

These Coating Systems are designed to achieve a service live of 25 years, subject to
appropriate quality of preparation and application, and regular maintenance while in
service:

In general, these Coating Systems should be as defined therein. Where deviations are
requested from the defined Coating Systems, the proposed paints shall not be based on
nitrocellulose or other highly flammable bases, as all the equipment will be located within
machinery spaces or in other areas with a high fire risk and/or the risk of an oxygen
enriched atmosphere. Similarly, paints containing aluminium should not be proposed unless
these paints have been certified by appropriate tests that they do not create sparking
hazards in a fire. All paints shall have low flame spread characteristics.

Where the Coating Contractor wishes to deviate in these cases, the Coating Contractor
shall be responsible for obtaining approval from the Classification Society for the use of the
proposed alternate paints within pressurised vessels, with respect to allowable toxicity and
off-gassing under the internal design pressure of the item being coated.

The Coating Contractor shall comply fully with the requirements set forth within Norsok M-
501 and provide fully traceable documentation and inspection records for all blasting and
painting activities as required by the specification. Noting the blast surface cleanliness shall
be assessed for dust in accordance with ISO 8502-3 or equivalent. Furthermore all tests
shall be completed as listed in section 11 table 3; environmental conditions, Visual
examination, cleanliness, salt test, roughness, curing test (for Zn silicate), Visual
examination of coating, holiday detection, film thickness & adhesion.

The Coating Contractor and Fabricator shall agree in advance the required surface
preparation for welds etc in readiness for cleaning and blasting. The Coating Contractor
shall Visually Inspect all the equipment at the Fabricators prior to despatch to confirm his
acceptance. The Coating Contractor shall not perform any mechanical remedial work on the
pressure vessel as part of his surface preparation.

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 Application Notes – General:
1. Stripe coat all edges, welds and areas difficult to access to ensure full coat thickness.
2. The DFT values shall conform to the following criteria as a minimum;
a. DFT values quoted are nominal defined by BS EN 12944-5.
b. Individual DFT readings shall be greater than or equal to 80% of the
specification.
c. The average total DFT values applied to each surface shall be greater than or
equal to the specified nominal value
d. Paint DFT to be verified using a recordable DFT gauge after each coat.
3. Subject to shade, two (2) Top Coats may be required for full colour obliteration.
4. The Coating Contractor shall note that the various fabrications may be constructed of
dissimilar metals (i.e. carbon steel & stainless steel) and shall ensure the blast media is
suitable for the substrate being blasted.
5. Tapped holes shall be plugged during the blasting and painting process.
6. Where parts specify Engineering Coatings as a drawing requirement these shall take
precedence over this specification.
7. Tropical versions will be acceptable for high temperature and high humidity countries.
8. If in doubt, consult the Responsible Project Engineer.

Application Notes – Pressure Vessel Only:

1. Where applicable the coating system may be required to overlap areas of corrosion
resistant weld cladding. Surface preparation in these areas is to be given due
consideration by the Coating Contractor in respect to the substrate material. A minimum
surface profile of 75 microns shall be achieved to provide a suitably keyed surface.
2. Stainless steel o-ring grooves & sealing surfaces including stainless steel viewport
housings shall be fully protected during the blasting and painting process.
3. Carbon steel sealing surfaces including o-ring grooves & viewport conical sealing
surfaces are to receive one coat of primer only, no top coat. Coating shall be flattened
by hand using suitable grades of wet & dry to obtain a smooth flat surface suitable for
O-ring sealing.
4. There shall be an overlap of the Top Coat onto the Primer Coat of 50mm for insulated
external surfaces. The overlap shall be flattened by hand to permit the bonding of
insulation.

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 TABLE 1: PRESSURE VESSELS

OPTION 1
Paint Supplier: Leigh Paints/Sherwin-Williams Degreaser: Enviroguard W500
Surface Preparation: Near White Blast to SA2½ Thinners: As per data sheets
External & Internal Surfaces of Pressure Vessels, Doors and Manway Trunks
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
15°C 23°C
zinc phosphate
1 Epigrip C425V2 150 Red-Oxide 6 hours 4 hours
primer
zinc phosphate
2 Epigrip C425V2 150 Off-White 6 hours 4 hours
primer
high build epoxy Pure White
3 Epigrip M262 75 6 hours 4 hours
finish (RAL 9010)
TOTAL DFT 375

External Surfaces of Pressure Vessels Covered by Insulation

Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
15°C 23°C
zinc phosphate
1 Epigrip C425V2 150 Red-Oxide 6 hours 4 hours
primer
zinc phosphate
2 Epigrip C425V2 150 Off-White 6 hours 4 hours
primer
TOTAL DFT 300
Generally in accordance with Norsok M-501 Coating System No. 1

Note: For clarity coating options as per table 1 are suitable for duplex stainless steels

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 TABLE 1: PRESSURE VESSELS (Continued)

OPTION 2
Paint Supplier: Jotun
Surface Preparation: Near White Blast to SA2½ Thinners: As per data sheets
External & Internal Surfaces of Pressure Vessels, Doors and Manway Trunks
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Polyamide cured,
1 Penguard Primer 50 Red 8 Hours 4 Hours
Epoxy primer
Polyamide cured,
2 Penguard HB 100 Grey 16 Hours 8 Hours
epoxy high build
Polyamide cured,
3 Penguard HB 100 White 16 Hours 8 Hours
epoxy high build
Penguard Top Polyamides cured, Pure White
4 60 14 Hours 7 Hours
Coat epoxy, gloss finish (RAL 9010)
TOTAL DFT 310

External Surfaces of Pressure Vessels Covered by Insulation

Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Polyamide cured,
1 Penguard Primer 50 Red 8 Hours 4 Hours
Epoxy primer
Polyamide cured,
2 Penguard HB 100 Grey 16 Hours 8 Hours
epoxy high build
Polyamide cured,
3 Penguard HB 100 White 16 Hours 8 Hours
epoxy high build
TOTAL DFT 250

Note: For clarity coating options as per table 1 are suitable for duplex stainless steels

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 TABLE 2: STRUCTURAL STEELWORK

OPTION 1
Paint Supplier: Leigh Paints/Sherwin-Williams Degreaser: Enviroguard W500
Surface Preparation: Near White Blast to SA2½ Thinners: As per data sheets
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Gloss flake
1 Epigrip M922 150 TBC 6 Hours 4 Hours
epoxy
Gloss flake
2 Epigrip M922 150 TBC 6 Hours 4 Hours
epoxy
Acrylic
Resistex
3 urethane gloss 75 TBC 8 Hours 6 Hours
C137V2
finish
TOTAL DFT 375
Generally in accordance with Norsok M-501 Coating System No. 1

Internals of Tubular Sections

Corrosion protection fluid in accordance to manufacturers recommendations

OPTION 2
Paint Supplier: Jotun
Surface Preparation: Near White Blast to SA2½ Thinners: As per data sheets
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Penguard Pro Gloss flake
1 250 Red 7 Hours 3 Hours
GF epoxy
Penguard Pro Gloss flake
2 250 Grey 7 Hours 3 Hours
GF epoxy
Acrylic
3 Hardtop XP polyurethane, 50-75 TBC 6 Hours 3.5 Hours
gloss finish
TOTAL DFT 550-575

Generally in accordance with Norsok M-501 Coating System No. 1

Internals of Tubular Sections

Corrosion protection fluid in accordance to manufacturers recommendations

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 TABLE 3: STRUCTURAL STEELWORK – SUBMERGED

OPTION 1
Paint Supplier: Leigh Paints/Sherwin-Williams Degreaser: Enviroguard W500
Surface Preparation: Near White Blast to SA2½ Thinners: As per data sheets
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Gloss flake
1 Epigrip M922 400 Red Oxide 6 Hours 4 Hours
epoxy
Gloss flake
2 Epigrip M922 400 Off White 6 Hours 4 Hours
epoxy
Acrylic
Pure White
3 Resistex C13V2 urethane gloss 50-75
(RAL 9010)
8 Hours 6 Hours
finish
TOTAL DFT 875

Generally in accordance with Norsok M-501 Coating System No. 7A

Internals of Tubular Sections

Corrosion protection fluid in accordance to manufacturers recommendations

OPTION 2
Paint Supplier: Jotun
Surface Preparation: Near White Blast to SA2½ Thinners: As per data sheets
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Penguard Pro Gloss flake
1 300 Red 7 Hours 3 Hours
GF epoxy
Penguard Pro Gloss flake
2 300 Grey 7 Hours 3 Hours
GF epoxy
Acrylic
Pure White
3 Hardtop XP polyurethane, 50-75
(RAL 9010)
6 Hours 3.5 Hours
gloss finish
TOTAL DFT 650-675

Generally in accordance with Norsok M-501 Coating System No. 7A

Internals of Tubular Sections

Corrosion protection fluid in accordance to manufacturers recommendations

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 TABLE 4: LAUNCH & RECOVERY SYSTEM
Vendor standard suitable for a marine environment

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 TABLE 5: STAINLESS STEEL SURFACE TREATMENT
As a minimum, De-scale and Clean surface prior to Pickle and Passivating in accordance with BS EN
2516 or an equivalent standard.

Notes:
1. Some parts may specify electropolishing. Specific drawing requirements shall apply over this
table. This table is to be used when no other stainless steel surface treatment is specified.
2. Stainless steel brackets welded to the chambers shall by and large be painted with the applicable
paint scheme.

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 TABLE 6: ALUMINIUM SUFRACE TREATMENT
When requested aluminium parts to be hard anodised and hot water sealed in accordance with ISO
10074:2010 or an equivalent standard.

Notes:

1. Unless otherwise stated the hard anodising should be in coloured black.

2. Parts should be chemically etched prior to anodising to improve finish unless otherwise stated.
3. In some cases a dichromate seal may be specified in which case the natural colour this produces
is acceptable.

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 TABLE 7: GALVANISED STEELWORK
Paint Supplier: Jotun Thinners: As per data sheets
Surface Preparation: Hot Dip Galvanise in accordance with ISO 1461
Internal and external surfaces*
Minimum Minimum
DFT Overcoating Overcoating
Coat Product Description Colour
(µm) Interval at Interval at
10°C 23°C
Penguard Primer Two-pack epoxy
1 50 Red 14 Hours 6.5 Hours
SEA coating
Polyamide cured,
2 Penguard HB 100 Grey 16 Hours 8 Hours
epoxy high build
Acrylic
50- Pure White
3 Hardtop XP polyurethane, gloss 75 (RAL 9010)
6 Hours 3.5 Hours
finish
TOTAL DFT 310

*Note: Refer to JFD Engineering if internal coating is a requirement

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