09-SAMSS-071 - (2016) Qualification Requirements For Inorganic Zinc Primer (APCS-17A) and (APCS-17B)
09-SAMSS-071 - (2016) Qualification Requirements For Inorganic Zinc Primer (APCS-17A) and (APCS-17B)
09-SAMSS-071 - (2016) Qualification Requirements For Inorganic Zinc Primer (APCS-17A) and (APCS-17B)
Contents
1 Scope .............................................................. 2
2 Conflicts and Deviations .................................. 2
3 References ...................................................... 2
4 General Requirements .................................... 4
5 Qualification Tests and Requirements ............ 5
6 Method of Packaging ...................................... 9
Revision Summary ................................................ 9
1 Scope
2.1 Any conflicts between this specification and other applicable Saudi Aramco
Materials System Specifications (SAMSSs), Engineering Standards (SAESs),
Standard Drawings (SASDs), or industry standards, codes, and forms shall be
resolved in writing by the Company or Buyer Representative through the
Manager, Consulting Services Department of Saudi Aramco, Dhahran.
2.2 Direct all requests to deviate from this specification in writing to the Company or
Buyer Representative, who shall follow internal company procedure SAEP-302
and forward such requests to the Manager, Consulting Services Department of
Saudi Aramco.
3 References
References noted below shall be of the latest edition, addenda, or revision in effect:
a) On the date of the Purchase Order.
b) On the date testing is begun if there is no Purchase Order involved.
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Next Planned Update: 7 September 2019 Zinc Primer (APCS-17A) and (APCS-17B)
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4 General Requirements
4.1 For purposes of this specification, the Buyer's Representative shall be the
Responsible Standardization Agency Representative (RSA).
4.2 Qualification of any product under this specification shall be in strict compliance
with SAEP-1200. In order to qualify a coating system as acceptable under this
specification, the coating supplier must submit a certified test report documenting
to the RUS that the proposed coating system meets the qualification tests and
requirements of this SAMSS. Preparation and testing shall be performed and/or
witnessed by an independent laboratory or inspection agency. This report shall be
submitted to Saudi Aramco Coating / CSD for review and approval.
4.3.2 The third party test report shall include all the tests mentioned in this
specification, unless otherwise specified by CSD approved test protocol.
4.3.3 The final report shall include illustrative photos of all panels before and
after testing.
4.3.4 The third party laboratory shall report the results of the tests to Saudi
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Aramco, first. Upon approval, the report can be then released to the
coating manufacturer. The third party laboratory can only report the
results. However, interpretation of the results and making the final
conclusion is solely the role and responsibility of CSD.
4.3.5 All initial product qualification tests shall be carried out at no cost to
Saudi Aramco.
4.4 In order to qualify a coating system as acceptable under this specification, the
coating supplier shall submit a certified test report documenting that the
proposed coating system meets the qualification tests and requirements of this
SAMSS. Preparation and testing shall be performed and/or witnessed by
approved independent laboratory. The coating quality assurance of zinc-rich
coatings Type I shall follow the requirement in SSPC-Paint 20. This test report
shall be submitted to the Saudi Aramco RSA for review and approval if the data
presented by the Supplier satisfies all the requirements.
4.5 All initial product qualification tests shall be carried out at no cost to Saudi
Aramco.
All paint supplied under this Specification shall meet the requirements of
SSPC-Paint 20 (namely composition, mixing, pot life, storage life, working
properties, flash point, mud cracking, adhesion, and inspection) except as
modified below:
Paragraph 5.0: Shall be replaced by paragraph 5.2.2.1 of this Specification.
Paragraph 8.0: Shall be replaced by paragraph 5.2.3 of this Specification.
Paragraphs 9, 11, 12: Delete requirements.
5.2.2.1 Test panels shall be ASTM A36 hot rolled steel approximately
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5.2.2.2 The surface cleanliness of the test panels shall meet (but not
exceed) the requirements of SSPC SP 10, Near White Blast
Cleaning (ISO 8501-1 Sa2-, Very Thorough Blast Cleaning)
as per APCS 17A/B.
5.2.2.4 Mix, apply, and cure the coating in accordance with the
Vendor's recommendations. Measure and report the dry film
thickness in accordance with SSPC PA 2. The dry film
thickness shall be in the range of 65 - 100 micrometers
(2.5 - 4 mils) as per APCS 17A/B.
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Prepare two test panels in accordance with paragraph 5.2.2. Cure the
panels for 48 hours at 55 to 80% relative humidity and 25C 1C.
Topcoat one of the panels with 100-150 micrometers (4.0 - 6.0 mils) of
an epoxy paint (APCS-1A topcoat or equivalent). Topcoat the other
panel with 15 - 40 micrometers (0.5 - 1.5 mils) of a silicone aluminum
paint (APCS-11A topcoat or equivalent). Allow the topcoats to cure.
The panels shall show no signs of blistering or pinholing.
5.3.1 During qualification of a new coating system, the coating supplier shall
submit a fingerprint of the coating. The fingerprint shall be used in
subsequent routine batch testing of coating supplied for use in the field,
to confirm the consistency of the coatings supplied with reference to
qualified coatings.
5.3.4 The results shall be represented in spectra where peaks must be properly
labeled. Identification shall include the sample name, batch number,
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6 Method of Packaging
Revision Summary
16 July 2011 Revised the "Next Planned Update". Reaffirmed the contents of the document, and
reissued with editorial revision to remove the committee members list.
7 September 2016 Major revision.
1. Delete superseded standards and add new standards.
2. Add more guidelines for testing procedure.
3. Update to the latest version of SSPC-Paint 20 (Overlay).
4. Update referenced standards.
5. Clarify some of the requirements.
6. Add two more tests; Weathering, Heat Resistance and Coating Materials Identification,
to be in line with international standards.
7. The requirement to include this document in each purchase order was removed as this
document is intended for the initial qualification of new products only.
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