TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Objective
2. Reference documents
3. Procedure
4. Painting System
5. Inspection
6. Repairs
7. Safety
8. Annexures
8.1 Annexure I – Sample Paint Report
8.2 Annexure II – Paint Data Sheet
1.0 Objective:

The surface preparation and painting activities shall be executed and controlled for the below
specified items:

1. Structural Skid Frame

2. Cylinders
3. All Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel Items: Manifolds, Pipe fittings, Instruments & Valves

2.0 Reference Documents:

1.1 Applicable International Codes & Standards.

3.0 Procedure:

3.1 Weather Conditions:

The site environmental conditions are mentioned below for coating selection for coating
consideration.
3.1.1 Painting/Blasting shall not be applied if the surface temperature is within 3°C of the
dew point.
3.1.2 Painting/Blasting shall not be applied if the surface temperature is less than 10° C
3.1.3 Painting/ Blasting shall not be applied if the substrate temperature is greater than the
maximum permissible limits set by the manufacturer for the product specified. If there
is no reference, the maximum temperature limit for the substrate shall be 55°C.
3.1.4 Painting/ Blasting shall not be applied if the weather is clearly deteriorating or
unfavorable for application or curing.
3.1.5 Painting/Blasting shall not be applied if the specified surface preparation standard has
not been achieved or if the surface has degraded prior to applying the coating.
3.1.6 Painting/Blasting shall not be applied if the time between surface blast cleaning and
the commencement of coating exceeds 4 hours, or if visual tarnishing or black spots
develop on the surface of the metal.

3.2 Surface Preparation by Blasting

The Foreman shall ensure that:

3.2.1 Abrasive products are of the correct size/work mix, free from contamination and are
stored in sealed containers and sheltered from bad weather.
3.2.2 Surface of machined components (if any) shall be protected from the blasting media.
 3.2.3 Surface preparation with hand sand wash or Emery paper (for all instruments) where
blasting not applicable.
3.2.4 Sharp edges and spatter shall be completely removed.
3.2.5 Steel Grit shall be used or surface preparation.
3.2.6 The surface to be blasted is free of oil, grease and other contaminants. Blasting shall be
carried out to achieve required profile as per paint system as described in Section 4.
3.2.7 Surface cleanliness shall be in accordance with ISO 8501-1 to achieve the required
profile noted in the table below. Profile height of blast cleaned surfaces will be
measured using a suitable grade of Testex replica tape plus a portable micrometer
gauge.
3.2.8 Pressure gauge glass, valve stems, identification tags, Nameplates, gaskets shall not be
blasted and coated.
3.2.9 Fasteners (Stud Bolts-Nuts and U-Bolts) shall be painted with Xylan 1070 (Blue) coating
by manufacturer.

Analysis of residual dust shall be carries out as per ISO 8502-3. A maximum of Rating 2 shall be
allowed.

At the start of the contract, one small sections of plate (500mm x 300 mm) shall be blast
cleaned using the specified abrasive under the agreed blast cleaning conditions and with the
appropriate air blow down. The blast cleaned plate shall be checked by the painting
subcontractor’s QC inspector for surface cleanliness, profile height and residual particulate
matter, in accordance with the relevant standards. Once it has been agreed that these plate
sections meet the specified blast cleaning requirements of the contract, the Painting
subcontractor shall put them into transparent, sealed plastic wallets. One plate shall be
retained by each party. In the event of subsequent disputes arising regarding the standard of
blast cleaning achieved, they shall be used for arbitration purposes.

3.3 Coating Application:

3.3.1 Tacked / Weld prepared regions shall be masked prior to painting.

3.3.2 The requirements for coating systems in this specification cover their application to
surfaces prepared by dry blast cleaning.
3.3.3 The manufacturer’s product data sheet and specification for mixing, application and
curing shall be considered an integral part of this specification. The
subcontractor/supplier shall be responsible for obtaining product and safety data
sheet.
3.3.4 Each batch of paint shall be checked for correct labelling and stored in temperature-
controlled environments. Batches shall be used in FIFO order. Prior to use, each batch
will be checked to ensure conformity to the specification, proper sealing and labelling
and expiry dates. Any batch failing these criteria shall be rejected.
3.3.5 Painting system shall be as per Specification for Painting and Coating Doc No:
30.99.37.0604 Table 11-1 as specified in Section 4 of this document.
4.0 Painting System:

4.1 Structural Skid Frame

Painting system: CS-1A

Surface preparation: SA-2.5
Abrasive material: Steel Grit
Surface profile: 50 – 75 Microns
COATING PRODUCT DFT
MANUFACTURE PIGMENTS SHADE
STAGE CODE microns
Inorganic zinc
PRIMER RAL 19840 Hempel’s Galvosil
HEMPEL silicate / zinc 75
COAT metal grey Product Code:15700
rich
2 X 75
INTERMEDIATE RAL12130 Hempadur
HEMPEL epoxy mid-coat (TWO
COAT Dark grey Product Code: 45670
COATS)
FINAL Polyurethane RAL 7010 Hempathane Top Coat
HEMPEL 75
COAT top coat Grey Product Code: 55100

Notes:
1. Galvanized grating shall not be blasted or painted.
2. Total DFT: 300 microns minimum

4.2 Cylinder Body

Painting System: CS – 1A
Surface preparation: SA-2.5
Abrasive material: Steel Grit
Surface profile: 50 – 75 Microns

COATING PRODUCT DFT

MANUFACTURE PIGMENTS SHADE
STAGE CODE microns

Inorganic zinc RAL 19840 Hempel’s galvosil

PRIMER COAT HEMPEL 75
silicate / zinc rich metal grey Product Code:15700
2 X 75
INTERMEDIATE RAL 12130 Hempadur
HEMPEL epoxy mid-coat (TWO
COAT Dark grey Product Code:45670
COATS)
Hempathane
Polyurethane Body: RAL 7037-Grey ;
FINAL COAT HEMPEL Top Coat 75
top coat Shoulder: RAL 9005-Black
Product Code:55100

Notes:
1. SS Cylinder Nut and Brass Nipple shall be coated with same paint system. Brass Cylinder valves shall
not be coated.
2. Total DFT- 300 microns minimum.
4.3 All Stainless Steel and Carbon Steel: Pipe Fittings and Instruments

Painting System: CS-1A

Surface preparation: SA-1
Abrasive material: Steel Grit
Surface profile: 30 – 50 Microns

COATING PRODUCT DFT

MANUFACTURER PIGMENTS SHADE
STAGE CODE microns
PRIMER Inorganic zinc RAL 11630 Hempadur
HEMPEL 75
COAT silicate / zinc rich Off white Product Code:15553
INTERMEDIAT 2 X 75
Hempadur
E HEMPEL epoxy mid-coat Dark Blue (TWO
Product Code:45670
COAT COATS)
Hempathane
FINAL Polyurethane top RAL 3002
HEMPEL Top Coat 75
COAT coat Crimson
Product Code:55210
Notes:
1. All the Fastener (U-Bolts & Stud Bolts) shall be with Xylan 1070 blue coating by
Manufacturer.
2. Total DFT: 300 microns.

4.4 Carbon Steel: Pressure Safety Relief Valves

Painting System: CS-1A

Surface preparation: SA-1
Abrasive material: Steel Grit
Surface profile: 30 – 50 Microns

COATING PRODUCT DFT

MANUFACTURE PIGMENTS SHADE
STAGE CODE microns

PRIMER Inorganic zinc RAL 11320 Hempadur

HEMPEL 75
COAT silicate / zinc rich Grey Product Code:15553
2 X 75
INTERMEDIATE RAL 12130 Hempadur
HEMPEL epoxy mid-coat (TWO
COAT Dark Grey Product Code: 45670
COATS)
Hempathane
FINAL Polyurethane top RAL 1004
HEMPEL Top Coat 75
COAT coat Yellow
Product code: 55100

Note:
1. SRV vent spool shall be painted with crimson color RAL 3002.
 2. Total DFT: 300 microns.

4.5 Painting Application

4.5.1 The relevant schedule shall be followed from the information provided on the drawing.
4.5.2 Manufacturer’s recommendations shall be followed to ensure proper mixing, thinner
composition and selection of spray tip size.
4.5.3 For overcoats, drying and curing times shall strictly follow manufacturer's specifications.
4.5.4 Brushes shall only be used for spot repair or stripe coating.
4.5.5 High quality rollers may be used in lieu of airless spray in areas with poor access.
4.5.6 The priming coat shall be applied before any rusting occurs and in all cases under 4
hours after blasting.
4.5.7 Edges, holes and those areas of poor access shall be stripe coated to a width of 25mm
(minimum) from the area of poor access for all coats including the primer.
4.5.8 Paint application shall be checked in process using Wet Film Gauge.
4.5.9 DFT’s noted in the table shall be followed during inspection.

5.0 Inspection
5.1 Paint shop supervisor shall be responsible for performing frontline inspection of all the
cleaning and painting activities. Items for the inspection shall be offered to SOC QC
inspectors only upon inspection and acceptance of paint shop supervisor.
5.2 Environmental conditions such as “Air Temperature, Relative Humidity, Dew Point
Temperature, and Surface Temperature” shall be noted on the paint report and a record of
the same shall be made available to client inspectors.
5.3 QC Inspectors shall perform inspection and maintain reports of all stages of blast cleaning
and painting activities will be maintained.
5.4 Minimum and Maximum DFT for each coat and total coat DFT shall be recorded in reports as
per the clients painting specification.
5.5 The DFT of any coat shall not greater than 30% above or 10% below the nominal valve
specified.
5.6 Calibration certificates of all equipment (DFT gauges, hygrometer, steel point thermometer,
chloride meters, conductivity meters etc.) shall be included with final documentation pack
and made available to visiting inspectors.
5.7 24-hour advance notification shall be given prior to any hold/inspection points.
5.8 Operational Hold point shall only proceed to the next activity upon approval clearance from
QC Inspector.
5.9 Complete documentation shall be sent with each batch of received items.
 5.10 All activities hall be documented in the Blasting and painting inspection report attached.
5.11 Acceptance criteria shall be as per SSPC-PA 2. Surfaces with coating thickness out of
tolerance shall be repainted to meet system specification requirements.
5.12 Non-conformances shall be handled as defined by Painting Subcontractor Procedure.
5.13 Visual Inspection for the cleanliness at the “Surface Preparation “stage in accordance with
specified standard– i.e., ISO 8501 – 1, Sa 2 ½, Sa 1 Etc.
5.14 Surface profile testing by Replica Tape Method: Inspection during “ Paint application “ stage;
paint & thinner, batch number, manufacturing date, mixing ratio, pot life thinning
percentage, application equipment’s, application methods, drying time, curing time,
recoating or over coating intervals, etc. shall be in accordance with the approved procedure.
The wet film thickness gauge shall be used randomly to ensure the required thickness during
application process.
5.15 Visual inspection of every subsequent coat, the surface shall be free from defects such as
missing, holidays, pinholes, sags, runs, drops, overspray, etc.
5.16 Dry film (DFT) shall be inspected for every subsequent coat and comply with the project
specifications. The measurement shall be in accordance with SSPC – PA2.
5.17 Dry all the inspection instruments shall be calibrated & all the inspection results shall be
recorded in Surface Preparation & Painting report as per Annexure 1.

6.0 Repairs

If the coating is damaged to a level where the metallic substrate is not exposed, the damaged area
shall be sanded down using emery paper. A manufacturer approved solvent shall then be used to
remove all debris. Subsequent recoating shall follow the original coating application procedure.
If the damage exposes the metallic substrate, the damaged surface shall be cleaned to the original
bare metal specification.

All the required inspection parameters followed during the original coating shall be monitored and
ensured satisfactory on repair areas.

7.0 Safety

Paint shop supervisor shall be responsible for all safety precautions and requirements. Grit blaster
shall wear protective helmets provided with fresh air supply. All employees involved in the painting
works shall wear safety helmets, safety goggles, working gloves, safety shoes and asks at all time.
No smoking or naked flames shall be allowed on the site. Sufficient number of extinguishers shall
always be kept on the site. Sing boards shall be placed during painting and curing periods.
Annexure I – Sample Paint Report
 BLASTING & PAINTING INSPECTION REPORT
CLIENT :
DATE:
JOB NO:
QUANITY:
ITEM:
APPPLICATION EQUIPMENT:
SIZE:
SURFACE PREPARATION (BLASTING)
STEP-1: HIGH PRESSURE WATER STEP-2: BLASTING
Date: Date:
Medium: Surface Profile Required:
Min Pressure: Surface Profile Achieved:
  Abrasive Used:
PAINTING REPORT

PAINT MANUFACTURER/ PAINT

DFT BATCH NUMBER
SPECIFICATION

 
st
1 Coat Date:
Hrs RH AT ST DP DFT Readings

2nd Coat Date:

Hrs RH AT ST DP DFT Readings

3rd Coat Date:

Hrs RH AT ST DP DFT Readings

Remarks:
 
CLIENT THIRD PARTY
 
 
Name :  
 
 
 
Signature :  
 
 
 
Date :  
 
 
PRESS 'O' FILM
Annexure II – Paint Data Sheet