COATINGS SPECIFICATION

FOR THE

CARTAGENA REFINERY
EXPANSION PROJECT
CB&I CONTRACT NO. 166000
Prepared By:

Mechanical Engineering, Houston

Document No: 000-SP-MU10-0017

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03-Oct-11

Issued for Construction

DD

KDB

GAD

07-Jun-12

Issued for Construction/Added

Two Manufacturers per Clients
Request

DD

KDB

GAD

03-Sept-08

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NVW

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30-Sept-08
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DD
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JB
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IAR
KDB

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JB

KDB

Issue for Design Added Paint

System 6A
Issue for Design Revise Para

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5.1.8
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14-Jan-11

31-Mar-11

Issue for Construction

(Incorporated Clients Comments)
Issue for Construction

DD/JB

KDB

GAD

DD

KDB

GAD

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SCOPE.............................................................................................................. 4
1.1
General.................................................................................................................4
1.2
Definitions.............................................................................................................4
1.3
Exclusions............................................................................................................5
SELLER RESPONSIBILITY................................................................................... 6
REGULATIONS.................................................................................................. 6
REFERENCES.................................................................................................... 6
4.1
Codes................................................................................................................... 6
4.2
Standards.............................................................................................................7
DESIGN............................................................................................................. 7
5.1
General.................................................................................................................7
SUBMITTALS..................................................................................................... 9
6.1
Documents to be Submitted by Seller...................................................................9
MATERIALS....................................................................................................... 9
7.1
Material Manufacturers.........................................................................................9
7.2
Inorganic Zinc Primer............................................................................................9
7.3
Organic Zinc Primer..............................................................................................9
7.4
Type II Zinc Powder..............................................................................................9
7.5
Machined-Surface Coatings................................................................................10
7.6
Abrasive Materials..............................................................................................10
7.7
Thinners, Solvents, and Cleaners.......................................................................10
7.8
Touch-Up Materials.............................................................................................10
SHIPPING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE............................................................10
8.1
Delivery and Storage..........................................................................................10
8.2
Date of Materials................................................................................................10
EQUIPMENT.................................................................................................... 11
9.1
General Requirements........................................................................................11
SURFACE PREPARATIONS................................................................................ 11
10.1 General Requirements........................................................................................11
10.2 Steel Which Has Been Shop Primed Only..........................................................12
10.3 Galvanized Steel................................................................................................12
10.4 Damaged hot-dipped galvanized steel................................................................12
MIXING AND APPLYING COATINGS..................................................................13
11.1 General Requirements........................................................................................13
INSPECTION AND TESTING.............................................................................15
12.1 General Requirements........................................................................................15
12.2 Surface Preparation Inspection...........................................................................15
12.3 Coating Inspection..............................................................................................16
REMEDIAL WORK............................................................................................ 16
13.1 Touch-Up............................................................................................................ 16

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ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................17
APPENDICES................................................................................................... 18
15.1 Appendix A - Paint Products...............................................................................18
15.2 Appendix B - Painting Summary for Equipment, Piping, & Structures.................19
15.3 Appendix C - Final Coat Colors for Piping..........................................................27
15.4 Appendix D - Paint Codes Requirement for Attachments, Flanges and Valves...28

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SCOPE

1.1

General

1.1.1

This standard specification establishes and defines surface preparation and protective
coating systems to be applied to vessels, exchangers, heaters, machinery,
instruments, piping, structures, masonry above grade, and other items.

1.1.2

Shop fabricated equipment and packaged unit with associated piping are to have
surface preparation, primer, intermediate (where specified) and finish coat applied in
the shop by the Seller prior to shipment.

1.1.3

Shop fabricated pipe spools and bulk piping are to have surface preparation, primer,
intermediate (where specified) and finish coat applied in the shop or in the field as
agreed in the purchase document.

1.1.4

The paint products referenced by trade names within this specification are listed in the
Appendix A to set a standard of quality. Equivalent paint products of other
manufacturers will be acceptable if approved in writing by Purchasers Engineering
Department.

1.2 Definitions

Protective Coating and Paint used synonymously throughout this specification.

Minimum Dry Film Thickness (MDFT) specified in (mils) and SI microns. One mil
equals 25 microns.

Dry Film Thickness (DFT) specified in mils or microns.

Carbon Steel steel containing up to two (2) percent carbon.

Low Alloy Steel steel containing up to five and one-half (5-1/2) percent chromium
or three and one-half (3-1/2) percent nickel.

Maximum Operating Temperature of a Line or Vessel the temperature for

determining the coating system.

Holiday unpainted spot, thin spot or void in the coating film which eventually
could allow moisture or other contaminants to contact substrate.

Seller Party responsible for the surface preparation and application of external
coating.

Purchaser Owner or Owners authorized agent.

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1.3

Exclusions

1.3.1

This specification excludes underground piping required to be coated and wrapped.

1.3.2

This specification excludes internal lining of storage tanks and architectural paint
requirements.

1.3.3

The following surfaces shall not be painted unless specified in other applicable purchase
documents.

Internal surfaces of piping and equipment

Corten steel

Brick work and tile, concrete fireproofing, concrete

Plastic, glass, rubber, mastic

Aluminum, brass, galvanized steel (except for safety color) or zinc anodes

Un-insulated stainless steel and insulated stainless steel <-40F and >300 (<-40C
and >150C) except for shipping protection

Machined parts of operating equipment and gasket surfaces

Factory finished items (including nameplates) except to match color scheme

Metal jacket over insulation

Anode attachment points that must provide a conductive path between anode and
cathodically protected steel

Valve stems, motor shafts and other such moving parts in order not to impair their
free movement

Coat and Wrap coated underground pipe

1.3.4

The items listed above shall be painted for corrosion protection when specified in other
applicable purchase document(s).

1.3.5

Paint and coating materials containing lead shall not be used on any piping, equipment
or packaged units.

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SELLER RESPONSIBILITY

Any conflict between the requirements of this specification and related codes, standards,
data sheets, drawings, requisition, etc., shall be referred to Purchaser s engineering
department for clarification/ resolution.

Seller shall not make assumptions to replace information not furnished by Purchaser. Seller
is required to obtain necessary information from Purchaser or other reliable sources. Any
and all claims arising from lack of knowledge of required information will be rejected by
Purchaser.

Seller shall list and fully describe all deviations from this specification and the related codes.

Seller is responsible for furnishing all material, equipment, labor, application, inspecting and
testing of coatings.

Seller shall take into account all weather conditions and logistics consequent to the job
location for coating of field erected tanks.

REGULATIONS

This specification requires compliance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and
regulations.
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REFERENCES

The following codes and standards, including applicable addenda form part of this specification
to the extent specified herein.
9.1

Codes

Comply with all applicable federal, state and local codes including:
ASTM
American Society for Testing and Materials
A 53
Specification for Pipe, Steel, Black and Hot Dipped, Zinc coated, welded and
seamless
A123
Specification for Zinc (Hot-Galvanized) Coatings on Products Fabricated from
Rolled, Pressed and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and Strip.
A153
Specification for Zinc-Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware
D 520
Standard Specification for Zinc Dust Pigment
D 4285
Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air
D 4417
Test Method for Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel
E 337
Test for Relative Humidity by Wet-and-Dry-Bulb Psychrometer

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9.2

Standards

Comply with the following standards:

SSPC
Steel Structures Painting Council
SSPC - AB1
Mineral and Slag Abrasive
SSPC - SP1
Solvent cleaning
SSPC - SP2
Hand Tool Cleaning
SSPC - SP3
Power Tool Cleaning
SSPC - SP5
White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC - SP6
Commercial Blast Cleaning
SSPC - SP7
Brush-off Blast Cleaning
SSPC - SP8
Pickling
SSPC - SP10
Near-White Metal Blast Cleaning
SSPC - SP11
Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal
SSPC - PA1
Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting of Steel
SSPC - PA2
Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with Magnetic Gages
SSPC - PA3
A Guide to Safety and Painting Application
SSPC - Paint 20
Zinc Rich Primers
10 DESIGN
10.1 General
10.1.1 Paint systems for different items, either insulated or not insulated; different operating
temperatures; and carbon steel or stainless steel are listed in Appendix B. This table
defines the requirement of surface preparation, numbers of coats with minimum dry
film thickness. Appendix A identifies different manufacturers product for generic types
of paints. Appendix C specified the finish color requirement.
10.1.2 All surfaces exposed to view in the assembled condition including uninsulated surfaces
of insulated items (such as piping, equipment, etc.) shall be finish coated to paint
system 1, 2, 3 or 4 as required by maximum operating temperature.
10.1.3 Fireproofed surfaces shall be treated same as insulated surfaces in regard to painting
per this specification and shall be painted per paint system 5.
10.1.4 Lines and equipment receiving partial insulation or metal cages for personnel protection
insulation shall be treated as uninsulated items for selection of paint and shall be
painted per paint system 1, 2, 3 or 4 as required by maximum operating temperature.
10.1.5 Maximum operating temperature shall be used to select paint system for lines and
equipment.
10.1.6 For heat exchanger, higher operating temperature of inlet and outlet temperature shall
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be used to select paint system.

10.1.7 Items such as pumps, motors, compressors, switchgear, control panels, control valves
and relief valves including actuators can be coated with manufacturers standard
coating system. The proposed paint system shall meet the temperature and
environmental corrosively requirements. The Seller shall submit proposed paint
procedure to Purchaser for review and approval before proceeding with the work.
10.1.8 Spec valves (bulk valves) shall be purchased with a manufacturers standard coating
system. The Seller shall submit proposed paint procedure to Purchaser for review.
Purchaser shall coat spec valves same as associated line (pipe) paint system in the
shop or field. If associated line (pipe) is insulated, valves shall be considered
uninsulated and shall be painted per paint system 1, 2, 3 or 4.
10.1.9 Purchaser shall clean the surfaces before painting valves in the field or shop with
appropriate paint system.
10.1.10 Paint System 1 shall be applied over manufacturers standard paint for operating
temperature 200F and under. Surfaces shall be cleaned, touch up any damaged paint
and apply intermediate and finish coat of paint System 1.
10.1.11Paint System 2, 3 or 4 applied for operating temperature above 200F. If valves are
coated with Alkyd or Epoxy, paint shall be removed by either blasting the surfaces or
wirebrush cleaning. Paint System 2, 3 or 4, as required, shall be applied over cleaned
surfaces. If valves are coated with inorganic zinc primer, it shall be cleaned and touch
up any damaged primer and apply intermediate and finish coat as required per Paint
System 2 or 3. For paint system 4, two coats of high heat silicone shall be applied over
inorganic zinc (same as paint system 3).
10.1.12 Equipment, which has the Manufacturer's standard coating, shall be top-coated in the
field if it is necessary to match a color scheme, if the equipment is subject to attack
from corrosive environment or to repaint damaged areas.
10.1.13 Machined surfaces such as threads, valve stems, gasket contact surfaces etc. shall be
protected with a petroleum soluble rust inhibitor.
10.1.14 Bolt holes shall be final coated with same paint system as equipment or valves. As a
minimum, a coat of primer is required in the bolt holes.
10.1.15 Stainless steel equipment which are transported over ocean and shipped as deck
cargo shall be shop coated per paint system 7 whether insulated or not.
10.1.16 Stainless steel piping and valves shall be protected against atmospheric corrosion in
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transit. If they are not protected during transit, they shall be shop coated with paint
system 7.
10.1.17 Any paint or crayon used for color-coding austenitic materials shall be free of lead,
zinc, sulphur and chlorides.
10.1.18 Flange Connection in HF service shall be coated with Acid Detection Paint for leak
detection. Acid Detection Paint shall be ON GUARD or approved equal.
11 SUBMITTALS
11.1 Documents to be Submitted by Seller
11.1.1 Coating systems and/or products other than those listed in Appendixes A & B require
written review and approval prior to use.
11.1.2 For the paint systems listed in this specification, the Seller shall provide written
procedures for storage, handling, surface preparation, environmental control,
application, touch-up and repair, curing, and inspection along with Daily Inspection
Report form for review and approval prior to proceed with painting Work. Conflicts, if
any, between the Coating Manufacturers recommendations and this specification shall
be noted in writing to Purchaser for resolution.
11.1.3 A disposal procedure for paint waste materials.
12 MATERIALS
12.1 Material Manufacturers
12.1.1 Unless otherwise specified, all coating material shall be as specified by the Purchaser in
Appendix A, Paint Products.
12.1.2 All materials applied to any one surface or piece of equipment shall be products of a
single manufacturer.
12.2 Inorganic Zinc Primer
Inorganic zinc primer shall meet the requirements of SSPC-Paint 20, Type I, Level 1 (minimum
85% zinc dust by weight in dry film).
12.3 Organic Zinc Primer
Organic zinc rich primer shall meet the requirements of SSPC-Paint 20, Type II, Level 1
(minimum 85% zinc dust by weight in dry film).
12.4 Type II Zinc Powder
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Type II zinc powder per ASTM D 520 shall be used in the formulation. Type II zinc powder limits
the total lead content to 0.01% maximum.
12.5 Machined-Surface Coatings
Machined surfaces shall be protected with a temporary preservative, such as Denso Paste or
approved equal.
12.6 Abrasive Materials
Abrasives for blast cleaning shall be clean and dry, furnished either in bulk or packaged, and
shall be free of oil or contaminants. The particle size shall be capable of producing the specified
surface profile. Mineral and slag abrasives shall meet the requirements of SSPC AB1. Silica
sand shall not be used.
12.7 Thinners, Solvents, and Cleaners
Thinners, solvents, and cleaners shall be as manufactured or recommended by the coating
material manufacturer and shall be identified by the product number or generic formulation.
12.8 Touch-Up Materials
Materials for touch-up of damaged areas of surfaces shall be the same as or equivalent to those
that originally applied.
13 SHIPPING, HANDLING, AND STORAGE
13.1 Delivery and Storage
13.1.1 Coating materials shall be delivered to the place of application in the manufacturers
unopened, original containers bearing a legible product designation, batch number,
expiration date, shelf life, data of manufacture and color code. Containers, which are
damaged, shall not be used.
13.1.2 The material shall be handled and stored in accordance with the manufacturers latest
published instructions and shall be protected from damage, moisture, direct sunlight,
and temperatures below 41F (5C) or above 90F (32C). Storage facility shall be
well ventilated and free from open flame or other sources of ignition.
13.2 Date of Materials
13.2.1 The coating materials shall be used within the manufacturers published shelf life.
13.2.2 Containers of coatings or components shall not be opened unless for immediate use.
13.2.3 Handling of Coated Items
Coated items shall be protected on nonabrasive supports during storage. Coated surfaces shall
be protected from damage during lifting or handling.
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14 EQUIPMENT
14.1 General Requirements
14.1.1 Application equipment shall be as recommended by the coating's manufacturer and shall
be suitable to apply the coating as specified.
14.1.2 Equipment air supply lines shall be equipped with traps to remove moisture and oil as
close to the point as possible. Air supply shall be tested for oil and water contamination
in accordance with ASTM D4285.
15 SURFACE PREPARATIONS
15.1 General Requirements
15.1.1 Prior to the start of work, the Seller shall examine all surfaces to be coated to determine
their acceptability for the specified work. If the surfaces are found to be unacceptable,
the Seller shall immediately notify Purchaser in writing and shall not commence work
until corrective action has been taken. Commencement of work prior to the taking of
corrective action shall preclude any subsequent claim by the Seller. Purchaser may
require corrective action at the Seller's expense.
15.1.2 Cleaning and coating shall be coordinated with other fabrication operations. Prior to
starting any cleaning or coating operations, the Seller shall assure that the surface is
ready for cleaning and coating. Areas, which may become inaccessible or difficult to
paint after erection, shall be painted prior to assembly or erection.
15.1.3 Where possible, surfaces to be coated shall be shot or grit blast cleaned. Where
abrasive blasting is impractical SSPC SP-11, "Power Tool Clean to Bare Metal" may be
substituted. Power tools used to clean carbon steel shall not be used to clean
stainless steel.
15.1.4 The surface profile of the steel cleaned by blasting shall be as specified in Appendix B.
15.1.5 The abrasive mixture and the compressed air shall be clean, dry, and oil-free. Traps, in
addition to oil and water extractors mounted on the compressor, shall be used in
compressed air lines to remove oil and moisture from air close to the point of use.
15.1.6 Prior to blast cleaning, contamination shall be removed from the steel surfaces. Oil and
grease shall be removed by solvent cleaning in accordance with SSPC SP-1.
15.1.7 Blast cleaning shall not be performed in the immediate area where coating or curing of
coated surfaces is in progress. All surfaces and equipment, which are not to be
coated, shall be suitably protected from blast cleaning.
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15.1.8 Burrs, slivers, scabs, and weld spatter, which become visible after blasting, shall be
removed. Repaired areas shall have the surface profile suitably restored.
15.1.9 If visible rusting occurs or if the cleaned surface become wet or otherwise contaminated,
these surfaces shall be recleaned to the degree specified. Cleaned surfaces
remaining uncoated overnight shall be recleaned to remove rust.
15.1.10 After cleaning and immediately before coating, dust shall be removed with compressed
air, free of oil and moisture. Vacuuming shall be used if the surface is not dust free, as
determined by Purchaser's inspector.
15.1.11Machined surfaces shall be solvent wiped in accordance with SSPC-SP 1 before the
application of machined-surface coating and shall be protected from damage due to
cleaning and coating operations.
15.1.12 Machined portion of pipe flange mating faces shall be masked with plywood or plastic
to protect internal components. The remaining part of the flange face (including
boltholes) shall then be cleaned and coated.
15.1.13 For equipment no coatings are to be applied to welds of items requiring hydrostatic
testing prior to testing.
15.1.14 For piping weld joints may be primed and painted prior to hydrostatic testing.
15.1.15 Equipment shall have all openings plugged, masked and/or blinded before abrasive
blasting.
15.2 Steel Which Has Been Shop Primed Only
After erection and/or installation but before topcoating, items previously primed shall be
examined for damage and for unprimed areas. All oil and grease shall first be removed in
accordance with SSPC SP-1. Following solvent cleaning all loose dirt, chalk, and other
contaminants shall be removed by high-pressure water wash or other Purchaser approved
techniques. Unprimed and damaged areas shall be power tool cleaned in accordance with
SSPC SP-11, and recoated prior to application of finish coat(s).
15.3 Galvanized Steel
Where galvanized steel is to be coated (for safety color or under fireproofing) the surface shall
be prepared with etch primer, washed off and allowed to dry. The cleaned surface shall top
coated with epoxy of specified color (e.g. safety yellow for tripping hazard)
15.4 Damaged hot-dipped galvanized steel
Damaged hot-dipped galvanized steel shall be repaired as follows:
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15.4.1 For weld repair and minor damage; clean the damaged area per SSPC SP-3. Touch-up
with a high zinc dust content cold galvanizing paint such as Galvacon, ZRC, Subox,
Galvalox I, or equivalent.
15.4.2 For major galvanized repair, abrasive blast clean damaged area to SSPC SP-6,
"Commercial Blast." Sand or screen intact galvanized surface to a featheredge.
Spray one (1) coat of organic zinc to a minimum dry film thickness of 2.5 mils (67
micron).
16 MIXING AND APPLYING COATINGS
16.1 General Requirements
16.1.1 Mixing, thinning, applying, and curing of the coating material shall be in accordance with
the manufacturer's latest published instruction, SSPC PA-1, and the requirements
specified herein. When multiple component units are mixed, each component shall be
mixed separately prior to the mixing of the combined materials. Only complete kits
shall be mixed, no partial kits will be allowed at any time. Improper thinning can result
in increased emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOC).
16.1.2 Coating materials shall be thoroughly mixed until they are smooth and free from lumps,
and then strained through a 30 mesh or finer screen. Material shall be agitated to
keep the solids in suspension if necessary. Inorganic zinc coatings must be
mechanically agitated at all times. The pot life of any paint shall be carefully noted,
and any mixed paint that has exceeded pot life shall be discarded irrespective of
apparent condition.
16.1.3 The cleaned surface shall be coated before any visible rust forms on the surface. No
coating material shall be applied closer than 7 inch (175 mm) from adjacent
noncleaned surfaces.
16.1.4 The application of the coating shall be performed only when the environmental
conditions meet the parameters specified in this Specification. Relative humidity shall
be 80 percent or below. Coating application can be performed during higher than 80%
relative humidity if manufacturer data sheets allow higher humidity for their product
application. If humidity falls below 50 percent, the cure of inorganic zinc primer will be
inhibited. The cure time shall be extended or the manufacturer's written procedure for
cure shall be followed.
16.1.5 Enclosures to permit coating of surfaces during inclement weather may be used,
provided the environmental restrictions specified are maintained throughout the
coating and curing periods.
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16.1.6 The Seller shall not apply coatings unless the temperature of the substrate is always a
minimum of 5F (3C) above the dew point. The substrate temperature during coating
application and curing shall be maintained between a minimum of 50F (10C) and a
maximum of 109F (43C).
16.1.7 For application and curing of epoxy below 50F (10C) surface or ambient temperature,
winter formulation or force curing shall be used.
16.1.8 Over-coats/topcoats shall be applied within the manufacturer's minimum and maximum
recoat times. Dry film thickness of each coating shall be in accordance with the tables.
16.1.9 Coating shall be applied using clean equipment.
16.1.10 Runs, sags, voids, drips, overspray, loss of adhesion, blistering, peeling, mudcracking,
inadequate cure, or rusting of the substrate shall not be permitted.
16.1.11Where shop coating has been damaged in transit or where damage has occurred to field
coats, all damaged and loosely adhering coating 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. The coating shall match the original color
and gloss.
16.1.12 Items shall be coated in accordance with Appendix B. The color of succeeding coats
shall vary slightly from the color of the preceding coat to permit easy identification
without affecting finish color. Damaged coatings shall be retouched before succeeding
coats are applied. Finish colors shall be in accordance with Appendix C.
16.1.13 In addition to coats described in specified systems, a Stripe Coat of materials shall be
applied to weld seams, bolts, flanged edges and similar areas prior to general
application of coating.
16.1.14 Paints containing metallic aluminum lead or zinc shall not be used to overcoat
stainless steel materials. Also, these paints shall not be applied in proximity to
stainless steel where the stainless steel could be contaminated with molten, elemental
aluminum, lead, or zinc as a result of welding or fire.
16.1.15 Exposed piping, duct work, access panels, grills, and equipment not shop primed and
other similar items to be finish coated shall be coated as specified for the particular
surface except that the final coat shall match the adjacent structures. The finish coats
shall be compatible with the primer used.
16.1.16 After assembly of parts, weld seams and other surfaces where primer to topcoats or
both have been damaged or omitted shall be prepared and recoated in accordance
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with this specification.

16.1.17 Coatings to be applied over inorganic zinc primer shall first be applied as a mist coat
followed by a full coat of the specified material.
17 INSPECTION AND TESTING
17.1 General Requirements
17.1.1 The following steps shall be subject to inspection by Purchaser's representative:
17.1.2 Following surface preparation and immediately prior to the coating application.
17.1.3 Following the application and curing of each coat.
17.1.4 After final inspection and sign-off, in accordance with the project requirements.
17.1.5 The Seller shall furnish the necessary testing and inspection instruments, properly
calibrated and maintained. Such equipment shall be available for use by Purchaser in
conducting surveillance of the work.
17.1.6 Prior to using compressed air, the quality of the air downstream of the separator shall be
tested in accordance with ASTM D 4285. The test shall be performed at the beginning
of each shift and at not less than 4-hour intervals. The test also shall be made after
any interruption of the air compressor operation or as required by Purchaser. The air
shall be used only if the blotter test indicates no visible contamination, oil, or moisture.
If contaminants are evident, the equipment deficiencies shall be corrected and the air
stream shall be retested. Separators shall be bled continuously. All lines shall be
tested individually prior to use. Surfaces, which are determined to have been blasted
or blown down with contaminated air, must be cleaned of that contamination and
reblasted with clean air and abrasive.
17.1.7 Any defects disclosed by inspection shall be reinspected after correction.
17.2 Surface Preparation Inspection
17.2.1 The temperature, dew point, and relative humidity shall be determined with a sling
psychrometer or equal following procedures in ASTM E 337. Readings are required at
the start of work and every four (4) hours or at other time intervals approved in writing
by Purchaser. Alternatively, continuous monitoring shall be performed using systems
established and/or accepted by Purchaser.
17.2.2 Blast cleaned surfaces shall be compared with SSPC Vis-1 visual standards.
anchor pattern profile depth shall be verified in accordance with ASTM D 4417.

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17.2.3 A grease-free chalk shall be used to mark local areas, which do not meet specified
standards.
17.2.4 Recirculated shot and grit used for abrasive cleaning shall be tested for the presence of
oil by immersing in water and checking for oil flotation. Tests shall be made at the start
of blasting, every four (4) hours thereafter, and at the end of blasting. IF oil is evident,
contaminated abrasive shall be replaced with clean abrasive and retested before
proceeding. All steel blasted since the last satisfactory test shall be inspected and all
contaminated steel shall be reblasted.
17.3 Coating Inspection
17.3.1 Surface temperature and humidity readings shall be taken prior to application of each
coat. The work shall not proceed if the ambient temperature parameters are outside
the requirements of this Specification. If more stringent, the Coating Manufacturer's
requirements shall dictate. The substrate temperature shall be at least 5F (3C)
above the dew point temperature.
17.3.2 Wet film thickness shall be checked during the application of each coat to assure the
specified dry film thickness (DFT) will be met.
17.3.3 The dry film thickness shall be tested with a Mikro-test FIM gauge or an accepted
equivalent. The testing method shall be in accordance with SSPC PA-2.
17.3.4 The film shall be visually inspected for defects such as overspray runs, sags, mud
cracking, inadequate cure, and lack of adhesion. Mud cracking must be removed by
reblasting. The Seller shall repair all defects according to the touch-up and repair
procedures accepted by Purchaser.
18 REMEDIAL WORK
18.1 Touch-Up
18.1.1 Coated surface within the scope of this Specification that is damaged during assembly or
handling shall be repaired in accordance with procedures accepted by Purchaser.
18.1.2 The surface profile shall be restored to meet the specified surface preparation
requirements for cleanliness and profile. The periphery of a damaged area shall be
feathered prior to coating application.
18.1.3 Precautions shall be taken to protect adjacent coated areas from damage caused by
local abrasive blasting. The use of vacuum blast type equipment will be permitted for
abrasive blast cleaning.
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18.1.4 Power tool cleaning shall be done using requirements of SSPC SP-11.
18.1.5 Inorganic zinc primer shall be touched up with organic zinc epoxy for temperature up to
250F (121C).
19 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
19.1.1 All shop coated piping equipment and steel shall be handled using nylon slings or other
approved lifting methods. Proper dunnage during transport, storage and job site
erection shall be used to minimize damage to the coating. Similar precautions shall be
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20 APPENDICES
20.1 Appendix A - Paint Products
Typical Manufacturers and Products
Ameron

International
Paint

SherwinWilliams

Carboline

DuPont

Pintuco

Dimetcote 9
Series

Interzinc 22

Zinc Clad II
Series

Carbozinc 11
Series

DuPont RP4B HS

Interzinc 22

Organic Zinc
Epoxy

Amercoat
68HS

Interzinc 52

Zinc Clad IV

Carbozinc 859

Corlar 82367635

Interzinc 52

HB Epoxy

Amercoat
385

Intergard
475HS

Macropoxy
646

Carboguard
890 Series

DuPont RA-26

Intergard
475HS

Epoxy Primer
No Corr Inhibitor

Amercoat
385

Interseal 670
HS

Macropoxy
646

Carboguard
888

DuPont RA-26

Interseal 670
HS

Novolac Epoxy

Amercoat 91

Intertherm 228

Phenicon HS

Thermaline
450

__

Intertherm
228

Modified
Silicone

PSX 892HS

Intertherm 875

SW Hi-Temp
500V

Thermaline
4900 Series

DuPont 80787

Intertherm
875

High Heat
Silicone

Amercoat
878

Intertherm 50

SW Hi-Temp
1000V

Thermaline
4700 Series

DuPont 612

Intertherm 50

Polyurethane

Amercoat
450HS

Interthane 990

Acrolon 218HS

Carbothane
134 Series

DuPont RA-28

Interthane 990

Coal Tar Epoxy

Amercoat
78HB

Intertuf 708

TarGuard

Bitumastic
300M

Corlar 82316500

Intertuf 708

Epoxy (Coal Tar

Free)

Amerlock
2/400 GFK

Interseal
670HS (Black)

Macropoxy
646 (Black)

Carbomastic
18 BT

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Interseal
670HS (Black)

Generic Product

Inorganic Zinc
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20.2 Appendix B - Painting Summary for Equipment, Piping, & Structures

All temperatures noted in this schedule shall be actual operating conditions, not steam out and
design conditions. Paint system(s) selection for supports (skirts, pipe hangers, etc.) shall be
based on the actual skin temperature during operation. Equipment and piping requiring
regeneration shall be painted with coatings having a heat resistance capable of withstanding
said conditions. Refractory lined items such as heaters and stacks shall be painted in
accordance with calculated cold face temperatures.
Note: Flange connection in HF service shall be coated with Acid Leak Detection Paint. Lines in
this service shall be identified in line list with Paint Code-HF.

PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

1.0

STRUCTURAL STEEL

1.1

Columns, Beams, Girders,

Trusses, Channels, Walkways,
Handrails, Ladders, Grating and
other structural members

ALL

1.2

Galvanized Steel to be Covered

with Insulation or Cementitous
Fireproofing

200
(93)

Pretreat
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

100-150
(4.0-6.0)

1.3

Non-galvanized structural steel

to be painted.

200
(93)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

8.0-11.5
(200-290)

1.4

Misc. shop coated steel which

require spot repair

200
(93)

1A

SP 11 min 1.0 (25)

Organic Zinc Epoxy 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

8.0-11.5
(200-290)

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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

1.5

Galvanized Steel for Safety

Color; Items such as ladders,
cages, platforms, stairways,
walkways and handrail
assemblies

200
(93)

10

Pretreat
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

5.5-8.5
For
(137-215) Safety
Color

1.7

Embed Steel, Anchors, Plates,

etc.

200
(93)

11

SP11 min. 25 (1.0)

Epoxy Primer 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Epoxy Primer 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

1.8

Module Steel to be Buried

Underground

200
(93)

12

SP 10 min 2.0-3.0 (50-75)

Epoxy (Coal Tar or Coal Tar Free)
8.0 (200)
Epoxy (Coal Tar or Coal Tar Free)
8.0 (200)

16.0 (400)

2.0

DRUMS, TOWERS, COLUMNS, EXCHANGERS, AND REACTORS

2.1

CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEEL

2.1.1

Un-Insulated or Un-Fireproofed
Supports, Saddles, Skirts

200
(93)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

8.0-11.5
(200-290)

2.1.2

Un-Insulated

200
(93)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

8.0-11.5
(200-290)

2.1.3

Un-Insulated

>200 to
400
(>94 to
204)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)

5.5-7.0
(137-175)

2.1.4

Un-Insulated

>400 to
700
(>204 to
370)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

4.5-6.0
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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

2.1.5

Un-Insulated

>700 to
1000
(>370 to
538)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

2.0-3.0
(50-75)

2.1.6

Insulated or FireproofedSupports, Saddles, Skirts

-40 to
300
(-40 to
150)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

2.1.7

Insulated

-40 to
300
(-40 to
150)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

2.1.8

Insulated

<-40
and
301 to
750
(<-40
and
151 to
399)
751 to
1000
(400 to
538)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)

2.1.9

Insulated: Regeneration
Normal Operating Temp
Regeneration Temp

140
(60)

REMARK

2.5-3.0
(62-75)

6A

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

3.5-4.5
(87 to 112)

SP 10
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

450
(232)

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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

2.1.10

Insulated: Regeneration
Normal Operating Temp

Regeneration Temp

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)
4

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

SP 7 1.0 min (25 min)

Epoxy Primer (no corrosive
inhibitor) 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

4.0-6.0
(100-150)

SP 7 1.0 min (25 min)

Epoxy Primer (no corrosive
inhibitor) 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

4.0-6.0
(100-150)

>141 to
450
(>61 to
232)

2.0-3.0
(50-75)

1026
(552)

2.2

STAINLESS STEEL

2.2.1

Insulated

-40 to
300
(-40 to
150)

2.2.2

Un-Insulated and Insulated

None

2.2.3

For Shipping Protection of UnInsulated and Insulated

<-40
and
>300
(<-40
tand
>150)
<-40
and
>300
(<-40
and
>150)

3.0

PIPING, PIPING SUPPORTS & FITTING

3.1

CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEEL

3.1.1

Un-Insulated

200
(93)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

8.0-11.5
(200-290)

3.1.2

Un-Insulated

>200 to
400
(>94 to
204)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)

5.5-7.0
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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

3.1.3

Un-Insulated

>400 to
700
(>204 to
370)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

4.5-6.0
(112-150)

3.1.4

Un-Insulated

>700 to
1000
(>370 to
538)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

2.0-3.0
(50-75)

3.1.5

Insulated

-40 to
300
(-40 to
150)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

3.1.6

Insulated

<-40
and
301 to
750 (<40 and
151 to
399)
751 to
1000
(400 to
538)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)

3.1.7

Insulated: Regeneration
Normal Operating Temp
Regeneration Temperature

3.1.8

Insulated: Regeneration
Normal Operating Temp

Regeneration Temperature

REMARK

2.5-3.0
(62-75)

6A

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

3.5-4.5
(87 to 112)

SP 10
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

2.0-3.0
(50-75)

140
(60)
450
(232)
>141 to
450
(>61 to
232)
1026
(552)

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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

200
(93)

12

SP 10 min 2.0-3.0 (50-75)

Epoxy (Coal Tar) 8.0 (200)
Epoxy (Coal Tar) 8.0 (200)

16.0 (400)

Insulated from -40F (-40C) to

3000F (1500C)

-40 to
300
(-40 to
150)

SP 7 1.0 min (25 min)

Epoxy Primer (no corrosive
inhibitor) 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

4.0-6.0
(100-150)

3.2.2

Un-Insulated and Insulated

below
400F (400C) and
0
above 300 F (1500C)

None

3.2.3

For Shipping Protection of UnInsulated and Insulated below

400F (400C) and above 3000F
(1500C)

<-40
and
>300
(<-40
and
>150)
<-40
and
>300
(<-40
and
>150)

SP 7 1.0 min (25 min)

Epoxy Primer (no corrosive
inhibitor) 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

4.0-6.0
(100-150)

4.0

MACHINERY, VALVES, MOTORS & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS (CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEEL)

4.1

Pumps, Compressors, and

Rotating Equipment

Manufacturers Standard Paint

System

4.2

Control Valves, Relief Valves &

Shut Off Valves including Actuators

Manufacturers Standard Paint

System

4.3

Electric Motors & Equipment

Manufacturers Standard Paint

System

4.4

Instrument And Control Panels

Manufacturers Standard Paint

System

5.0

TANKS AND SPHERES (Including Shop Fabricated)

5.1

CARBON STEEL AND LOW ALLOY STEEL

3.1.9

Un-Insulated, Piping System in

Tranches only

3.2

STAINLESS STEEL

3.2.1

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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

5.1.1

Un-Insulated

200
(93)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
HB Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Urethane 1.5-2.5 (37-65)

8.0-11.5
(200-290)

5.1.2

Un-Insulated

>200 to
400
(>94 to
204)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)

5.5-7.0
(137-175)

5.1.3

Un-Insulated

>400 to
700
(>204 to
370)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

4.5-6.0
(112-150)

5.1.4

Un-Insulated

>700 to
1000
(>370 to
538)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

2.0-3.0
(50-75)

5.1.5

Insulated up to 2500F (121C)

250
(121)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)
Novolac Epoxy 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

8.0-12.0
(200-300)

5.1.6

Insulated above 2500F (121C)

>250 to
752
(>121 to
400)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)

5.1.7

Underside of Tank Bottom

200
(93)

12

SP 10 min 2.0-3.0 (50-75)

Epoxy (Coal Tar or Coal Tar Free)
8.0 (200)
Epoxy (Coal Tar or Coal Tar Free)
8.0 (200)

5.2

STAINLESS STEEL

2.5-3.0
(62-75)

16.0 (400)

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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

5.2.1

Insulated from -40F (-40C) to

3000F (1500C)

-40 to
300
(-40 to
150)

5.2.2

Un-Insulated and Insulated

below
400F (400C) and
above 3000F (1500C)

<-40
and
>300
(<-40
and
>150)

None

5.2.3

For Shipping Protection of UnInsulated and Insulated below

400F (400C) and above 3000F
(1500C)

<-40
and
>300
(<-40
and
>150)

6.0

FURNACES, STACKS, BREECHING, DUCTS, AND BOILERS (Carbon Steel and Low Alloy Steel)

6.1

Un-Insulated to 4000F (204C):

Furnaces and Boilers

400
(204)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)

5.5-7.0
(137-175)

6.2

Un-Insulated to 4000F (204C):

Stacks, Breeching, and Ducts

400
(204)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)
Modified Silicone 1.5-2.0 (37-50)

5.5-7.0
(137-175)

6.3

Un-Insulated 4010F (205C) to

7520F (400C)

>400 to
752
(>204 to
400)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

4.5-6.0
(112-150)

6.4

Un-Insulated 7530F (401C) to

9680F (520C)

>752 to
1000
(>400 to
538)

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)
High Heat Silicone 1.0-1.5 (25-37)

2.0-3.0
(50-75)

SP 7 1.0 min (25 min)

Epoxy Primer (no corrosive
inhibitor) 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

4.0-6.0
(100-150)

SP 7 1.0 min (25 min)

Epoxy Primer (no corrosive
inhibitor) 4.0-6.0 (100-150)

4.0-6.0
(100-150)

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PAINTING SUMMARY FOR EQUIPMENT, PIPING & STRUCTURES

PARA
NO.

ITEMS

OPER.
TEMP.;
0

PAINT
SYSTEM

F (0C)

752
(400)

SURFACE PREPARATION: SSPC

Anchor Profile mils (m)

TOTAL
DFT,

REMARK

Primer/Intermediate/Finish Coats DFT: mils (m)

mils (m)

6.5

Insulated to 7520F (400C)

7.0

UNDERGROUND PIPING

Coat and Wrap Coating per Project Specification 166000-000-SP-MU10-0022;

Underground Coating Specification.

8.0

BUILDINGS

See Architectural Specifications

SP 10 1.0-2.0 (2550)
IO Zinc 2.5-3.0 (62-75)

2.5-3.0
(62-75)

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Appendix C - Final Coat Colors for Piping

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

FINAL COLOR

Vessels, Exchangers & Piping

(To 400 0F (204 0C))

Uninsulated Surfaces

Medium Gray (RAL 7004)

Vessels, Exchangers & Piping

(Above 400 0F (204 0C))

Uninsulated Surfaces

Aluminum (RAL 9006)

Direct Fired Heaters, Stacks

Outside Casing

Dark Gray (RAL 7031) or

Black (RAL 9017)

Spheres and Storage Tanks

Uninsulated Surfaces

White (RAL 9003)

Cooler Boxes

Uninsulated Surfaces

Medium Gray (RAL 7004)

Structural Steel, including

Piping Hangers

Non-galvanized Surfaces

Brown (RAL 8004)

Stumbling and Tripping

Hazards

OSHA Safety Yellow (RAL

1018)

Machinery

Uninsulated

Manufacturers Standard
Color or Medium Gray (RAL
7004)

Electrical

Equipment and Light Poles

Aluminum (RAL 9006)

Fire Fighting System

Fire Fighting Equipment,

Hydrants, Monitors, Hose
Reels, Firewater Pumps,
Firewater Lines

OSHA Safety Red (RAL

2002)

Safety Equipment

Safety Showers, Eye Wash

Fountains

OSHA Safety Green (RAL

6002)

Tanks, Equipment and Piping

Buried

Black (RAL 9017)

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20.3 Appendix D - Paint Codes Requirement for Attachments, Flanges and Valves
FOR PAINT CODE SHOWN IN LINE LIST / ISOMETRICS, THE REQUIRED PAINT CODE
REQUIREMENT FOR ATTACHMENTS*, FLANGES AND VALVES IS SHOWN BELOW.

PAINT CODE PER LINE LIST / ISOMETRICS

PAINT CODE FOR ATTACHMENTS, FLANGES

AND VALVES

1
2
3
4
5
6
6A
7

1
2
3
4
2
3
4
7

* ATTACHMENTS INCLUDE PIPE SHOES, LUGS, PIPE SUPPORTS, AND TRUNNIONS.

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