Com Su 202 D
Com Su 202 D
Com Su 202 D
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Summary of Changes
1. Revised technical content is indicated by change bars in the right margin.
2. Added, deleted, moved, and combined items are listed below.
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Contents
1.0 Scope............................................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 References ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 Owner Documents .............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 5
2.3 Conflict Resolution .............................................................................................................. 6
3.0 Acronyms ........................................................................................................................................ 6
4.0 General ............................................................................................................................................ 7
4.1 Accepted Brands ................................................................................................................. 7
4.2 Manufacturers Data Sheets ............................................................................................... 7
4.3 Mixing of Coatings of Different Manufacturers .................................................................... 7
4.4 Color .................................................................................................................................... 7
4.5 Pre-Construction Primers .................................................................................................... 7
4.6 Weld-Through Primers ........................................................................................................ 8
4.7 Paint-Free Surfaces ............................................................................................................ 8
4.8 Galvanizing ......................................................................................................................... 8
4.9 Pipe Penetration Sleeves .................................................................................................... 9
4.10 Flanges ............................................................................................................................... 9
4.11 Tank Interiors ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.12 Fireproofing ......................................................................................................................... 9
4.13 Valves, Actuators, and Specialty Items............................................................................. 10
4.14 Vulcanized Rubber Coatings ............................................................................................ 10
5.0 Surface Preparation ..................................................................................................................... 10
5.1 Preparation for Abrasive Blasting ..................................................................................... 10
5.2 Hand or Power Tool Cleaning ........................................................................................... 11
5.3 Abrasive Blasting .............................................................................................................. 11
5.4 Galvanized and Aluminum Surfaces ................................................................................. 13
6.0 Coating Application ..................................................................................................................... 14
6.1 General Application Requirements ................................................................................... 14
6.2 Weather Conditions........................................................................................................... 14
6.3 Materials ............................................................................................................................ 15
6.4 Mixing and Thinning .......................................................................................................... 15
6.5 Shelf and Pot Life .............................................................................................................. 15
6.6 Spray Application .............................................................................................................. 15
6.7 Priming .............................................................................................................................. 16
6.8 Top-Coating ...................................................................................................................... 16
6.9 Film Thickness .................................................................................................................. 17
6.10 Defects .............................................................................................................................. 17
6.11 Touch-Up .......................................................................................................................... 17
6.12 Brush or Roller Application ............................................................................................... 18
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1.0 Scope
This specification covers the surface preparation, materials, coating application, and inspection
requirements for coating the fabricated steel, equipment, and appurtenances of topsides and
floating and fixed platform structures.
2.0 References
1. The following documents are referenced herein and are considered part of this specification.
2. Use the latest edition of each document referenced below unless otherwise specified.
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3.0 Acronyms
CIP Coating Inspector Program
DFT Dry Film Thickness
ID Inner Diameter
MSDS Material Safety Data Sheet
OD Outer Diameter
VOC Volatile Organic Compound
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4.0 General
Protective coatings shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local codes and regulations
on surface preparation, coating application, storage, handling, safety, and environmental
requirements, including the recommendations of SSPC-PA Guide 10.
4.4 Color
1. Finish coat color of external coating systems shall be as per Section 8.2 of this document.
2. Contrasting colors shall be used for intermediate coats to allow inspection for full coverage.
3. Silver or aluminum color primer shall not be used over blast cleaned surfaces.
4. Finish colors for purchased equipment shall be specified on purchase orders.
5. For a gray finish color, color recommendations are as follows for four-coat systems:
a. Beige for the first intermediate coat.
b. White for the second intermediate coat.
Note: Bevels can be kept free of primer by masking prior to coating or by grinding or
sandblasting before welding.
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2. Coating-free area shall extend a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) from the weld bevel.
3. Inorganic zinc pre-construction primers shall be removed by blasting to bare metal before
application of the required paint system.
4. Supplier shall not apply successive coats over inorganic zinc pre-construction primers in
order to avoid undermining the protection provided by inorganic zinc primers.
4.8 Galvanizing
1. Gratings, ladders, cages, stairways, handrails, handrail sockets, helideck apron frames,
and miscellaneous hardware shall be prepared for hot-dip galvanizing in accordance
with ASTM A 385/A 385M. These items shall be galvanized in accordance with
ASTM A123/A123M.
2. The weight of the zinc coating shall be confirmed by testing to the requirements of
ASTM A90/A90M.
3. Hot-dip galvanizing of bolts, nuts, and washers shall conform to ASTM A153/A153M and
ASTM A143/A143M.
4. Handrails and stairways may be painted after galvanizing with the Three-Coat System 3.8 of
COM-SU-5191.
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5. Maximum size limitations of the galvanizing process shall be considered in the design of
items requiring galvanizing.
6. Fabrication of items to be galvanized shall be completed (including cutting, welding, and
cleanup) prior to solvent cleaning, acid pretreatment, and galvanizing.
7. Steel grating shall be banded prior to galvanizing.
8. Banding shall be seal welded.
9. Whenever possible, items shall be galvanized in a single hot dip.
10. The final surface shall be free of overlaps, spikes, teardrops, cracks, or flakes.
11. If weepholes are used to prevent overpressuring, they shall be sealed after galvanizing by a
Purchaser-reviewed method. Plastic and lead plugs shall not be acceptable.
12. Galvanized parts shall be repaired according to COM-SU-5191.
a. Before applying repair coating, surfaces shall be washed with freshwater.
b. Rust and surface contaminants shall be removed in accordance with SSPC-SP 3.
c. After removing contaminants, parts shall be solvent washed.
4.10 Flanges
1. Flange surfaces (excluding gasket surfaces) and bolt holes shall be coated with primer and
intermediate coats before assembly.
2. Supplier shall take all necessary precautions to protect the bore area, raised face, and ring
groove from overblast, overspray, and accumulation of blast media residue.
4.12 Fireproofing
1. Only Purchaser-specified proprietary fireproofing shall be used.
2. The primer specified in the Specialty Coating System 4.4 of COM-SU-5191 shall be used.
3. Exceptions to the Specialty Coating System 4.4 shall be reviewed by Purchaser.
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2. The Specialty Coating System 4.3 in COM-SU-5191 shall be used for vulcanized rubber.
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4. The presence of oil shall be checked by shining a black light on the steel surface.
5. Prior to surface preparation for coating/lining, substrate shall be tested for chloride, sulfate,
and nitrate salt contamination using the CHLOR*TEST kit or equivalent.
a. Test sites shall be selected to be representative of the surface as a whole.
b. Testing shall take place at the rate of three tests for the first 1000 feet2 (93 m2) or part
thereof, and one test for each additional 3000 feet2 (279 m2) or part thereof.
c. For immersion service, the following shall be the maximum acceptable levels:
1) Chloride: 3 g/cm2.
2) Nitrate: 5 g/cm2.
3) Sulfate: 10 g/cm2.
d. For non-immersion service, the following shall be the maximum acceptable levels:
1) Chloride: 5 g/cm2.
2) Nitrate: 10 g/cm2.
3) Sulfate: 15 g/cm2.
e. Salt-contaminated surfaces shall require high-pressure water washing (minimum
3,000 psi [20.7 MPa]) using high purity water or a solution of water and CHLOR*RID
soluble salt remover or equivalent.
f. Surface shall be tested and treated until test results are less than or equal to the limits
listed in Section 5.1 item 5a through 5e above.
6. Areas that may become inaccessible after fabrication (e.g., areas to be covered by clamps)
shall be blast cleaned and painted with the entire system prior to installation.
5.3.1 General
1. Abrasive surfaces shall be blasted in accordance with the SSPC or NACE blasting
requirements, specified on the coating system data sheets found in COM-SU-5191.
2. Anchor pattern shall be as specified in COM-SU-5191.
3. Weld areas shall be ground, chipped, and wire-brushed as necessary prior to blasting to
remove rust, residual flux, and weld spatter.
4. Steel surface slivers, laminations, laps, scabs, and seams exposed by blasting shall be
reported to Purchaser, investigated, and repaired on portions of the steel to be painted by
Supplier, according to rules from the applicable code for repairs, prior to coating. Repaired
areas shall be re-blasted prior to coating.
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5. Prior to abrasive blasting, valves, sight glasses, name tags, machinery, electrical fixtures,
stainless steel electrical control panels, etc., subject to damage from either the blast or from
the remaining abrasive material, shall be protected.
6. When possible, name tags shall be installed after painting is complete.
7. If coating under tags is not possible, tag edges shall be sealed with silicone to prevent
moisture accumulation.
8. Cadmium-plated, Teflon-coated, electroplated, metallized, or other specially coated items
shall not be blasted unless otherwise directed by Purchaser.
9. Compressed air shall be tested as per Section 7.2 of this document.
10. Blasting shall be performed in dry weather. Dry blast cleaning operations shall not be
conducted on surfaces exposed to rain, water spray, or other moisture.
11. Abrasive blast cleaning shall not be performed when the ambient or substrate temperature is
less than 5F (3C) above the dew point temperature.
a. Dew point temperature shall be determined by a sling psychrometer in accordance with
ASTM E 337 or an equivalent electronic device at the location where the work is being
performed.
b. Substrate temperature shall be determined using a surface thermometer.
12. Blasting shall be accomplished so that previously painted surfaces are not contaminated by
abrasive or blast wastes.
13. The rough edge of the blasted coating shall be feather edged by power or hand sanding with a
grit wheel or sandpaper.
14. When the coating is damaged down to the steel, spot cleaning shall be required.
15. Damaged areas shall be cleaned by blasting or power tool cleaning. Purchaser acceptance
shall be required on a case-by-case basis prior to substituting power tool cleaning for
abrasive cleaning.
16. After the metal surface has been cleaned, the edge of the surrounding coating shall be feather
edged to remove cracked, loose, or damaged coating.
5.3.2 Abrasives
1. Abrasive blast cleaning shall be performed with a clean, sharp grade of abrasive.
2. Only dry, grit-type abrasives shall be used.
3. Grain size shall be suitable for producing the specified anchor profile.
4. Abrasives shall be free of dust, dirt, and other foreign matter and shall be kept dry.
5. Abrasives shall be tested as per Section 7.3 of this document.
6. Silica and other abrasive substances containing more than 1 percent crystalline silica shall
not be used as abrasive blasting materials.
7. Abrasive blasting material and its handling/use shall comply with air quality regulations and
applicable federal/local government hazardous material/waste handling requirements.
8. If automatic blasting equipment is used, the abrasive mix shall be maintained so that a
consistently sharp profile is produced. Mix shall be 75 percent grit, 25 percent shot.
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Note: These requirements ensure that no coating is applied over unblasted steel.
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5. Underlying steel shall be abrasive blasted and primed with the intermediate coat applied prior
to installing (clipping) galvanized pieces over the steel.
6. If the galvanized grating is welded to the underlying steel, welds shall be blasted with a
mini-blaster to prevent damage to nearby painted surfaces.
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6.3 Materials
1. Coating materials shall be clearly identifiable in manufacturers unopened containers, and
shall be kept covered, clean, and protected.
2. Materials older than the manufacturers recommended shelf life shall not be used.
3. Solvents used for thinning shall be as recommended by coating manufacturer.
4. Materials shall be handled and stored in accordance with manufacturers latest published
instructions and Article 5.1 of SSPC-PA 1.
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2. Spray guns, lines, and pressure pots shall be cleaned prior to adding new material.
3. Air caps, nozzles, and needles shall be those recommended by coating manufacturer for the
material being sprayed.
4. Moisture traps, separators, driers, and after-coolers shall be installed between the air supply
and the equipment. Compressed air shall be tested as per Section 7.2 of this document.
5. Drain valve shall be kept slightly open to permit continuous draining of condensate during
operations.
6. Operating pressures shall comply with recommendations of the coating manufacturer.
7. Spray equipment shall be equipped with pressure regulators and gauges.
8. Paint shall be applied in a uniform layer, with 50 percent overlapping the previous pass.
9. During application, the spray gun shall be held perpendicular to the surface being painted.
6.7 Priming
1. The specified coating system primer shall be applied within four hours from the time that
surfaces are cleaned and before rusting, discoloration, or surface contamination occurs.
2. Surfaces to be coated shall be clean, dust-free, and dry before the application of coatings, and
shall meet applicable hand, power tool, and abrasive blasting surface preparation
requirements before priming.
3. Care shall be exercised to prevent overspray, spillage, and application of coatings to surfaces
for which they are not intended.
4. Skips, sags, drips, or any other visual defects shall be repaired.
5. Inorganic zinc primer shall be applied using an agitated pot.
6.8 Top-Coating
1. Coats of paint shall be contrasting colors to indicate the extent of coverage.
2. Coatings shall be allowed to dry for at least the minimum time recommended by the paint
manufacturer, considering temperature and humidity, before applying successive coats.
3. Maximum overcoat time shall be limited to the manufacturers recommendation.
4. When the maximum overcoat time has been exceeded, Supplier shall perform additional
surface preparation as agreed upon by Purchasers representative.
5. Additional surface preparation shall include, but not be limited to, hand sanding, pressure
washing, mist coat application, degreasing, and re-blasting.
6. Prior to top-coating an inorganic zinc primer, the cure of the primer shall be verified.
Note: Inorganic primers that are properly cured will polish to bright metal without
powdering or loss of material when firmly scraped with the edge of a coin.
7. Inorganic zinc primers shall have overspray removed with a stiff bristle brush or wire screen
and shall be clean and thoroughly cured prior to top-coating.
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8. When spraying over inorganic zinc primers, a mist coat shall be used to prevent pin-holing.
a. The mist coat should be a thinned coat or applied by a quick pass of the spray gun prior to
applying the full coat.
b. Sufficient time shall be allowed for solvent evaporation.
Note: Wet film thickness measurements are not suitable for some materials such as
inorganic zinc primers or flake filled epoxies.
2. DFT of each coat shall be checked in accordance with procedures defined by SSPC-PA 2,
using a magnetic gauge that has been properly calibrated.
3. Coating thickness on stainless steel shall be checked using a Type 2 gauge suitable for use on
non-ferrous substrates. Measurements shall be taken after removal of dry spray and
overspray.
4. Gauges shall be adjusted to compensate for the substrate effect prior to application of
coatings.
6.10 Defects
1. Coatings shall be free of defects such as runs, sags, pin holes, voids, blisters, wrinkles, mud
cracking, and bubbles.
2. Dry spray and overspray shall be removed.
3. The DFT of each coat, as measured per SSPC-PA 2, shall not be outside the range specified
in the product data sheet unless authorized by the products manufacturer.
6.11 Touch-Up
1. Prior to the application of subsequent coats, all defects and damage to previous coat(s) shall
be repaired.
2. Damage to finished work shall be thoroughly cleaned and recoated.
3. Damaged areas shall be spot-blast cleaned or power-tool cleaned as necessary to restore
exposed steel to its original degree of cleanliness.
4. Loose, cracked, and damaged coating shall be removed and the adjacent sound coating
feathered back approximately 2 inches (51 mm) to form a uniform and smooth surface.
5. Feathering shall be performed by hand or by power sanding with a grit wheel or sandpaper.
6. Prepared surface shall be free of loose, burnt, or blistered coating.
7. Unless otherwise specified, the coating used for repair shall be the same as the original and
shall have the same DFT.
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Note: Inorganic zinc does not adhere to itself so it cannot be brushed or stripe coated
prior to spray application.
4. Brushes shall be of a style and quality that enable proper application of the coating.
5. Brushing shall result in a smooth coat with uniform thickness.
6. When applying coatings with a brush, multiple coats may be required to achieve the specified
millage.
7.0 Inspection
7.1 General
1. Supplier shall perform inspections to ensure that surface preparation and coating application
comply with requirements of this specification.
2. Inspection records shall be kept daily and shall be submitted to Purchaser at least weekly.
3. COM-EF-844 or an accepted equivalent daily coatings inspection report shall be used to
record daily inspection data.
4. Purchasers authorized inspector(s) (NACE Coating Inspector Program [CIP] Level 3) shall
be given adequate notice prior to the start of surface preparation and coating application so
that they can witness the work.
5. Purchasers authorized inspector shall have the option to witness and perform testing on
surface preparation and coating application as necessary.
6. Materials, equipment, and work shall be available to Purchasers authorized inspector(s).
7. Purchasers authorized inspector(s) shall have access to the work site during work and shall
have the right to conduct inspections or testing deemed necessary to ensure that coatings are
properly applied.
8. Instruments used in inspection activities (e.g., thermometer, pyrometers, hygrometers,
thickness gauges, profile gauges, and holiday detectors) shall be provided by Supplier in
proper working order and calibrated prior to use.
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