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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SL No. Description Page . No

1. PURPOSE 2

2. SCOPE 2

3. ABBREVIATION 2

4. REFERENCES 3

5. RESPONSIBILITIES 5

6. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS 6

7. HEALTH AND SAFETY 6

8. PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION OF COATING PERSONNEL 7

9. MATERIAL STORAGE, HANDLING AND PRESERVATION 8

10. WORK PROCEDURE 9

11. INSPECTION AND TESTING 14

12. TOUCH-UP/ REPAIR 16

13. QUALITY AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS 17

14. APPLICABLE LIST OF SATIP, SAIC AND SATR 17

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1. PURPOSE :

This procedure is intended for effective application of corrosion protection for steel structure, equipment's and
piping in Ras Tanura Refinery Clean Fuels Project.

2. SCOPE :

This procedure is made to enumerate the Quality requirements and work procedure for the blasting, coating and
painting of steel structure, Equipment's, piping.

All types of structural pipe supports also during construction in Ras Tanura Refinery Clean Fuels Project.

3. ABBREVIATION :

COMPANY: SAUDI ARAMCO (SA)

CONTRACTOR: TACNICAS REUNIDAS SAUDI (TRS)

SUB-CONTRACTOR: NASSER S. AL HAJRI CORPORATION (NSH)

PROJECT: RAS TANURA REFINERY CLEAN FUELS PROJECT.

SATIP: SAUDI ARAMCO TYPICAL INSPECTION PLAN

SAIC: SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION CHECKLIST

SAES: SAUDI ARAMCO ENGINEERING STANDARD

SAEP: SAUDI ARAMCO ENGINEERING PROCEDURE

QCP: QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE

QCM: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER

QCS: QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR

QCI: QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR

JSA: JOB SAFETY ANALYSIS

APCS: APPROVED PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEM

MSDS: MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

WFT: WET FILM THICKNESS

DFT: DRY FILM THICKNESS

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4.0 REFERENCES:

4.1 ARAMCO STANDARDS:

 SAEP-316: Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel.

 SAES-H-001: Coating Selection and application requirement for Industrial Plants and Equipment‟s.

 SAES-H-002: Internal and External Coatings for Steel Pipelines and Piping.

 SAES-H-102: Safety Requirements for Coating application.

 SAES-H-200: Storage, Handling and Installation of Externally Coated Pipe.

 SAES-H-201: General Specification for Over-the Ditch External and Internal FBE Coating of Field
Girth Joint.

 SAES-H-204: General Specifications and Application Procedures of Heat-Shrink sleeves to

Coated Pipe.

 SAES-H-101V: Approved Saudi Aramco Data sheet -Paints and Coating

 SAES-H-002V: Approved Saudi Aramco Data sheets for Pipeline and Pipe Coating

 SAES-H-100: Painting requirements for industrial facilities

 SAEP-351: Flanged Bolt Tightening Procedure

 SAEP-1160: Tracking and Reporting of the Welding and Hydro testing

 SAEP-381: Project Issues Escalation Procedure

 SAES-L-105: Piping Materials Specification

 SAEP-1151: Contractor Procured Piping Materials

4.2 SAMSS (SAUDI ARAMCO MATERIAL SYSTEM SPECIFICATION)

09-SAMSS-060 : Packaging Requirements for Coating.

Qualification Requirements for Coal Tar Epoxy in Buried or Immersion Service
09-SAMSS-068 :
(APCS-3).
09-SAMSS-069 : Qualification Requirements for Epoxy Coatings for Atmospheric Service
Qualification Requirements for Inorganic Zinc Primer (APCS-17A) & (APCS-
09-SAMSS-071 :
17B)
09-SAMSS-101 : Qualification Requirements for Self Priming Epoxy Mastic Coating
Qualification Requirements for High Temperature External Coating in
09-SAMSS-103 :
Atmospheric Services (APCS-11A) & (APCS-11B)
09-SAMSS-113 : The Requirements of External Liquid Coatings for Buried Pipelines & Piping.

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4.3 INDUSTRY CODES AND STANDARDS

4.3.1 STEEL STRUCTURAL PAINTING COUNCIL & AS TWI STANDARDS

 SSPC VIS-1: Guide to Vis 1 - 89 - Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast cleaned steel.

 SSPC-PA 2: Method of Measurement of Dry Paint Thickness with magnetic Gages

 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-SP-8: Pickling

 SSPC-SP10: Near White Blast Cleaning

 SSPC-SP-11: Power tool clean to bare metal

 ASTM D 4285: Standard test method for indicating oil or water in compressed air.

 ISO 8502-06: Extraction of soluble contaminants for analysis the Bristle method.

 ASTM D 4417: Standard test methods for field measurement of surface profile of blast
cleaned steel.

 ASTM D 4138: Standard Test Method for Measurement of Dry Film Thickness
of Protective Coating Systems by Non Destructive Means.

 ASTM D 3359 - Standard Test Methods for Measuring Adhesion by Tape Test.

 ASTM A 123- Standard Specification for Zinc (Hot-Dip Galvanized) Coatings Iron and steel
products

 ASME SEC VIII D1 - BPVC Section Vll Rules for Construction of Pressure Vessel Division 1

4.3.2 SAUDI ARAMCO GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

 GI-0006.021 - Safety Requirements for Abrasive Blast Cleaning.

4.4 OTHER REFERENCE

NSH-RCF-PQP-QC-001: Project Quality Plan

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SCHEDULE „Q‟: Contractor‟s Quality Requirements

10100-00-090-PD-0002, Rev-01: Site Quality Plan

10100-00-090-PD-0008, Rev-00: Quality Requirements for Sub-Contractors

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

5.1 PROJECT MANAGER

 Shall be responsible for the overall implementation of the Company safety & Quality plan and
ensure efficient execution of work in accordance with Project Specification.

5.2 QC MANAGER

 Manages the QC organization ensuring all quality control systems are properly implemented in
accordance with the project requirements.

 Ensuring that each discipline activities must be inspected and released before starting subsequent
activities such as coating and painting works as per SATIP and QCP in timely manner.

5.3 CONSTRUCTION MANAGER

 Shall be responsible for coordinating with superintendents and supervisors, for the efficient use of
the necessary resources and ensure that the works are carried out as per project Quality & HSE
requirements approved by Company and Contractor.

5.4 CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT

 Shall be responsible to give direct instructions to Site Supervisors Implementing the Project Quality
and Safety plan and IFC Drawing and has control of all site activities.

5.5 SITE SUPERVISOR

 Painting supervisor is responsible to monitor all day to day field activities, assuring that
implementation as per the procedure

 The Site supervisor shall be directly involved in the planning and execution of the activities involved.

 The Site supervisor shall be responsible for the preparation Safety Action Plan, Job Safety Analysis
(JSA) & application for work permits prior to commence of any activities.

 The site supervisor is responsible for the safely handling of equipment‟s which are using for
blasting, painting and coating activities.

 Request for Inspection (RFI‟s) Raised at least 24 hours in advance to the QC department, at
appropriate stages of the work as detailed in the SATIP.

 During the weekend and national holidays RFI notification shall be submit 48 hours in advance.

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5.6 QC SUPERVISOR

 Arranges and supervises all QC activities ensuring that all Inspections are performed in timely
manner and documented.

 Ensuring that all inspections, sampling and testing activities are carried out in a timely manner and
documented in accordance with applicable SATlPs and QCPs.

 Coordinating with other QC disciplines as necessary.

 Review all relevant documentations and test reports, clear out Non-Conformances and prepare
handing over dossiers.

 Making sure that before starting new activity, all the necessary site training and tool box talk shall
be conducted.

5.7 QC INSPECTOR

 QC Inspector is responsible for the proper coating and implementation of stage wise inspection,
preparation of painting inspection report and submits to contractor/company for further Review and
Approval.

 Ensure that all testing equipment‟s are calibrated and all certificates shall be submitted to
contractor.

 All the coating and blasting equipment shall calibrated by authorized third party agency and also
be inspected prior start of activities.

6.0 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENTS:

 Pressure Gauge
 Airless Spray Pump
 Air Receiver
 Safety Relief Valve
 Thermometer for Air Temperature
 Air Compressor
 Wet Film Thickness Gauge
 Dry film Thickness Gauge
 Hand Tool
 Wire Brush

7.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY

 The safety requirements as per applicable Saudi Aramco Specification SAES-H-001, Sec 5.

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 Solvents and coatings shall not be applied to surfaces warmer than 80°C if practical alternatives
exist.

 Work Permits for hot work, cold work, and confined space entry shall be obtained in accordance
with GI-0002.100.

 Mechanical (forced) ventilation shall be used in confined spaces whenever abrasive blasting,
solvent cleaning, and/or coating application are in progress.

 Respairable air-fed hoods shall be worn by all personnel inside confined spaces Whenever Blast
cleaning or spray coating is in progress.

 Adequate washing facilities shall be readily available so that coatings and solvents splashed on
the body or in the eyes can be immediately removed.

 Neither compressor's air nor equipment cleaning solvents shall be used by personnel for personal
cleaning or personal cooling.

 Materials Safety Data Sheets for all coatings, solvents, and cleaners in use shall be readily
available on site.

 Electrically driven power tools shall be properly grounded to prevent shock.

 Blasting shall be equipped with a remote control shut-off of the “dead man” variety.

 Respairable air-fed abrasive blasting hoods and OSHA-approved in-line repairable air filters shall
be utilized at all times by abrasive blasting personnel.

 Airless spray guns shall never be pointed at anyone or at any part of the body.

 The tip guard shall always be in place on the airless gun while spraying.

 Hoses shall be grounded and anti-static type.

 Coatings shall be mixed outside confined areas or in an adequately ventilated area.

 Safety requirements for coating applications shall be follow SAES-H-102.

8.0 PERFORMANCE QUALIFICATION OF COATING PERSONNEL

8.1 COATING CREW SUPERVISOR

Performance qualification testing and certification for the Crew Supervisor shall be administered by
a Certified Coating Inspector (Level II).

8.2 ABRASIVE BLASTER

Performance qualification testing and certification for Abrasive Blaster shall be administered by a
Certified Coating Inspector (Level II).

8.3 COATING APPLICATOR

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Performance qualification testing and certification for Coating applicator shall be administered by a
Certified Coating Inspector (Level II).

8.4 COATING INSPECTOR

Evaluation and examination of candidates for Coating Inspectors shall be administered by a

qualified examiner from the Operations Inspection Engineering Unit, Dhahran.

All the blasting and coating personal shall be qualified according to SAEP-316.

9.0 MATERIAL STORAGE, HANDLING AND PRESERVATION:

 Abrasive shall be kept dry and clean. Regardless of the type of abrasive, the sulfate content
shall be less than 50 PPM, the chloride shall be less than 50 PPM, and calcium carbonate
shall be 1.0% by weight for abrasive material.

 All the coating material shall be delivered to shop in unopened original container in good
state. All the material shall be ensured by store warehouse supervisor and verify by coating
inspector.

 Maximum Calcium carbonate shall be 0.1% by weight for abrasive materials.

 Storage building temperature shall not exceed 35°c unless stated otherwise in paint data
sheet.

 Calibrated temperature gauge shall place in storage containers to monitor the temperature
and relative humidity.

 Shall be maintaining protective logbook by recording the temperature periodically with signed
by contactor QC and store in charge.

 Approved protective coating system data sheet shall be follow SAES-H-101V.

 The use of reclaimed slag abrasives is prohibited. CSD Approval is required to use reclaimed
abrasives.

 For spot removal of existing coating for inspection purposes, use other non-silica sand
abrasive such as garnet, grit and slag. The affected areas shall be re-blasted with suitable
abrasive prior to re-coating.

 Coatings and thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings at storage temperatures as

recommended in the Manufacturer's data sheet.

 Coating materials used at construction sites must be covered with appropriate canvas,
tarpaulins, or equivalent for a temporary storage period not to exceed 14 days.

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 Temperature sensitive and self-polymerization coating materials must be stored in air-

conditioned storage area to maintain the temperature as recommended in the Manufacturer's
data sheet.

 Each coating container shall be clearly marked in accordance with 09-SAMSS-060.

 Coatings shall not be used from a container showing a sign of leakage.

 Coatings which have exceeded the shelf life given in the Saudi Aramco Data Sheet (see
definition in SAES-H-101) shall be set aside and must not be used unless written
authorization to the contrary is given by the Consulting Services Department.

10.0 WORK PROCEDURE:

10.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

10.1.1 Blasting area should be properly covered,

 Prior to abrasive blasting, flange faces valve stems, sight glasses name tags, machined
Surfaces, machinery instruments, electrical fixtures etc., shall be protected by masking.

 Areas of blasting operation shall be clearly marked at a safe distance from the other works.

10.1.2 Surface preparation shall not be carried out under the following conditions,

 When the relative humidity is more than 85%.

 When the surfaces are moist or likely to become moist due to rain, snow.

 When the surface temperature is less than 3°C above the dew point.

 When atmosphere is dusty or high wind.

10.1.3 After blasting, test the substrate for the chloride content. Residual chloride shall not exceed
40mg/m². If chloride levels greater than 40mg/m² then surfaces shall be washed as per SSPC-SP-
1.

 Bresle kit with conductivity meter.

TEST PROCEDURE:

Apply the patch to the surface, fill a syringe with 3ml of distilled solution then insert the syringe into
the patch through spongy foam with an angle of 30˚ to the test surface, Inject the water into the
patch. During a suitable period of time without removing the needle, suck and re-inject the solution
at-least four times, then extract the solution and remove syringe from the patch measure the
conductivity of the solution using conductivity meter and after test record the reading of the solution.

10.1.4 All surfaces to be blasted will be examined and should be free of oil, grease, dirt, salt and other
foreign materials.

10.1.5 When required, solvent cleaning shall be carried out in accordance with SSPC-SP1.

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10.1.6 All weld spatter, sharp edges, etc. will be ground smoothly prior to blasting.

10.1.7 Surfaces to be coated shall be abrasive blast cleaned; cleanliness shall be complying with SAES-
H-001.

10.1.8 Where abrasive blast cleaning is not possible, power tool or hand tool cleaning shall be done as
per SSPC-SP-3, SSPC–SP-2.

10.1.9 All abrasive blasted surfaces shall be blast cleaned in accordance with the SSPC Coating system
specified in the Aramco standard.

10.1.10 The anchor profile pattern shall be as specified in the selection coating system and in accordance
with the manufacture data sheet.

Anchor pattern shall be inspected by using Testex-Tape (press-o-film) and testing area shall be
selected randomly.

10.1.11 Garnet or other approved material shall be used as an abrasive medium.

Re-use of coal slag (grit) abrasive will not be allowed.

10.1.12 Silica Sand as abrasive material is prohibited in Saudi Aramco as per GI-0006.021 requirements.

10.1.13 For spot removal of existing coating for inspection purposes, use other non-silica sand abrasive
such as garnet, grit and slag. The affected areas shall be re-blasted with suitable abrasive prior to
re-coating.

10.1.14 Compressed air supply shall be free of oil, moisture and contamination. As a minimum, the
inspector shall check and approve the air quality at the start and mid- point of each 8-hour period.

Complete blotter test procedure shall be strictly follow to check air quality of compressor.

10.1.15 Abrasive blasted surfaces shall call for inspection prior to priming or coating if the surfaces are
hold for more than 4 hours after blasting

Table-1

QUALITY NACE SSPC ISO/SIS

White Metal Blast Cleaning 1 SP5 Sa3
Near White Metal 2 SP10 Sa 1/2
Commercial Blast Cleaning 3 SP6 Sa2
Brush -off Blast Cleaning 4 SP7 Sa1
Solvent Cleaning -
SP1 -
Hand Tool Cleaning - SP2 St 2
Power Tool Cleaning - SP3 St 3

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The following table lists solvent and blast cleaning equaling standard,

10.2 PRIOR TO PAINTING/ COATING:

10.2.1 Members having wrong painting i.e. painting deviating from the finishing code specified in IFC
Drawings are identified and scaffoldings has to be provided on required areas of the elevation
where painting work has to be carried out.

10.2.2 The prepared surface must confirm to specify degree of cleanliness as required by the
specification and must have the specified profile.

10.2.3 Surfaces shall be free from dust and abrasive particles before priming operations. Adequate care
shall be taken to keep cleaned surfaces free from contamination such as dirt, dust, and grease,
weld slag and any foreign materials.

10.2.4 Painting shall not be carried out under the following condition:

 When the surfaces are moist or likely to become moist due to rain, snow, dew or
frost.

 When the surface temperature is below 10°C or at least 3°C above dew point and
beyond the limits specified by the paint manufacturer.

 When atmosphere is dusty due to wind or storm

10.2.5 NSH shall measure and record humidity, atmospheric temperature and Metal temperature before
start of painting at an interval of 2 hrs.

Weather conditions shall be recorded at interval shall be less than every 3 hours.

10.2.6 NSH shall observe for pot life and mixing ratio of paint materials as per manufacturer
recommendation and the minimum induction time will be followed as per manufactures Data
Sheet.

10.2.7 NSH shall have a representative from the supplier of painting materials randomly at the job site,
during the painting work on our demand to supervise the preparation of test patches, application
and to cover questions and problem.

10.3 PAINT MIXING AND THINNING:

10.3.1 Coatings, which have gelled, shall not be used.

10.3.2 Coatings materials selection will be as per Aramco standard SAES-H-001.

10.3.3 Coating skins shall be cut and removed before application on recently opened and partially used
containers. If any skinning is found on previously unopened coating, the cans should be set
aside and not used unless authorization to the contrary is given by the RUS.

10.3.4 Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly mixed until it is homogeneous. For quantities
over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used.

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Product required different painting application system shall not mix in place.

10.3.5 If sludge has found in the bottom of the paint container, stirring to mix shall be continued until the
paint is fully homogeneous mix. If sludge cannot be dispersed, the coating shall not be used.

10.3.6 If thinning is required, the thinner type and quantity to be added shall be as given in the Saudi
Aramco Data Sheet (see definition in SAES-H-101). Two - pack coatings and coatings in
quantities over 5L shall be mixed with a power stirrer/ mixer during adding the thinner. Thinner
shall be added only when the paint is fully homogeneous mixed.

10.4 APPLICATION OF PAINTING/COATING:

10.4.1 Purpose of this procedure is to ensure that painting work is carried out in a safe, effective way
and that the quality of the applied dry film of paint will be in accordance with the specification.

All the coating equipment to be ensure that there is no residual paint from previously used in
paints mixed container, hose and spray guns.

10.4.2 Storing, thinning, mixing, safety, handling, application and curing of the paint materials will be as
per the manufacturer‟s standard and as per the project specification.

10.4.3 Purchased materials shall be stocked in sufficient quantities at site of operation to ensure
continuity of operations.

10.4.4 Color shade shall be as per the RAL number specified in the specification.

10.4.5 Work will not commence until the supervisor has checked the environmental conditions and find
them satisfactory.

10.4.6 Paint shall be applied to overlapping passes to ensure an even coating thickness and in such a
way as to achieve the specified dry film thickness. Average dry film thickness shall be
maintained as described in painting system. Paint shall be applied by brush.

Non-ferrous materials shall be protected from blasting, over-spray and coating intent for carbon
steel.

10.4.7 Mechanical or pneumatic stirrers shall be used for mixing of paints.

10.4.8 Paint materials which have a tendency to settle rapidly will be stirred frequently during
application.

Coating shall be done according to application instructions by manufacturer and shall be

followed by Aramco approved PPE (Personal Protection Equipment).

10.4.9 Mixing ratio of the components shall be strictly adhered to where the multi component paints are
used.

10.4.10 The volume of thinner shall be limited to the extend specified by the manufacture‟s mixing
requirements.

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10.4.11 Continuous agitation will be done during painting especially zinc based coatings.

1.Specially for inorganic primer, after completion mixing the silicate binder and the zinc powder
shall be sieved prior to application.

2. Mixed coatings shall be used with in the pot life specified by the manufacturer. And shall not
be used in expiry on its pot life.

3. In accessible area where coating application with airless spray not possible, for such
materials, shapes, brush application shall be done with maximum brush size of 125mm.

10.4.12 The temperature and relative humidity limits shall be followed with manufacturer‟s data sheet.

Oxide formation shall be removed by high pressure cleaning using sweet water (with
maximum chloride contents of 50 PPM and TDS of 500 PPM), or by sweet water hosing
followed by scrubbing with stiff brushes to remove zinc salts.

10.4.13 Paints will not be applied outdoor when wind carries dust and dirt, which embed in the paint
causing pinholes and an unsightly appearance or interfere with painting.

To avoid pinholes and bubbles occurring in the intermediate coat of epoxy, mist-coat thinned
10-20% should first be applied to the inorganic zinc primer.

10.4.14 The surface temperature of the materials to be painted should be more than 3°C above the
dew point.

10.4.15 Inter-coat and final coat application are to be done by air less spraying at shop.

Mixed coating shall be used with in the pot life specified by the manufacturer. and shall not be
used in expiry on its pot life.

10.4.16 Brushing, spraying or other suitable methods shall be followed depending upon the paints,
surfaces and materials to be painted or circumstances of working area.

10.4.17 The coating application will be uniform in all places and proper wet film thickness (WFT) will be
maintained during the application as per the manufacturers standard to obtain the required dry
film thickness (DFT) as per the painting system.

10.4.18 The cleaned surfaces will be coated before any visible rust forms on the surface.

10.4.19 Recoating interval time should be maintained as per the product manufacturer‟s standard.

10.4.20 As in multi-coat applications, Primer, Intermediate coat and Topcoats shall be of contrasting
colors and from the same coating manufacturer.

10.4.21 Touch up will be done on each coat before applying the next coat, if any damages/uncoated
areas/less DFT.

10.4.22 The color of the final coat shall be as per project specifications.

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10.4.23 Primer and top coats shall be applied to the specified thickness as per the product
manufacturer‟s standard and project specifications.

10.4.24 Proper inspection shall be carried out on each stage and painting inspection report shall be
compiled.

10.4.25 Subsequent coating of paint shall be made after checking against the dryness of previous
paint films. Curing times will be as per manufacturer‟s requirements. Any defects, uncoated
portion, deposits etc. will also be checked and completely repaired before applying further
coatings.

In accessible area where coating application with airless spray not possible, for Such
materials, shapes, Brush application shall be done with maximum brush size of 125mm.

10.4.26 Minimum drying time will be followed for each coat as per the paint manufacturer
recommendations.

10.4.27 Operation temperature shall be considered for finalizing paint system.

10.4.28 All works shall be supported with QCP and report shall be issued on daily basis.

10.4.29 Partial mixing in Two-component and multi-component coatings is prohibited as per (SAES-H-
001 9.2.5)

10.4.30 Underground piping systems shall be coated by applicable system complying as per Saudi
Aramco standard SAES-H-002.

11.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING:

11.1 WEATHER CONDITION TO BE CHECKED

To measure weather condition by using Sling Hygrometer.

11.2 BLOTTER TEST

Compressed air supply equipment, hoses and fittings shall be free of oil, moisture and contamination.
The inspector shall check and approve the air quality at the start and mid-point of each 8-hour period.

11.3 MEASURE BLASTING NOZZLE PRESSUE

To measure blasting nozzle pressure by using hypodermic needle gauge.

11.4 SURFACE PROFILE MESUREMENT

Surface profile measurement by using dial micrometer with replica tape.

11.5 SALT CONTAMINATION TEST

Salt contamination test by using bristle kit, after blasting, test the substrate for the chloride content.
Residual chloride shall not exceed 40 mg/m².

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11.6 STEEL TEMPERATURE EXAMINATION

Steel temperature examination by using Pyrometer.

11.7 MEASUREMENT OF WET FILM THICKNESS

Measurement of wet film thickness by using comb gauge.

11.8 MEASUREMENT OF DRY FILM THICKNESS

Measurement of dry film thickness by using DFT gauge.

11.9 ADHISION TEST

Check coating adhesion by tape test as per ASTM D3359 or by portable adhesion testing devices as
per ASTM D4541 as applicable.

11.10 HOLIDAY TESTING

Examination for pinholes by using holiday detector.

11.11 SOLVENT RUB TEST

Check for the coating curing by solvent rub test as per ASTM D4752.

 The following calibrated instruments are used for the inspection of blasting, Painting and coating,

S. No Instrument Details Field of use Characteristics

Calculates Dew Point, Relative
1 Dew point meter Environment Study
Humidity, Substrate temperature
2 Dial micro meter Surface Preparation Measures Surface Profile
Dry Film Thickness
3 DFT Gauge Measure Dry Film Thickness in micron
Measurement

4 Temperature gauge Measure the room Paint storage room temperature

temperature
5 Hypodermic Needle gage Surface Preparation Measure Blasting Nozzle Pressure
6 Bresle kit Blasted Surface Salt contamination Test
Dolly Pull- Off Adhesion
7 Painted surface Adhesion Test
Tester
8 Comb Gauge During Painting Wet Film Thickness
9 Holiday Detector Painted surface Detect Pin hole and discontinuity

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12.0 TOUCH-UP / REPAIR:

12.1 Cover areas adjacent to defects with heavy duty textile or fabric adhesive tape before commencing
repair or patch up. (SAES-H-001, 9.5.1).

12.2 Clean defective area by solvent or detergent wash. (SAES-H-001, 9.5.2

12.3 For areas less than 0.1m² ref grind to a rough metal surface using at least an 80 grit disc sander.
Alternatively, spot blast to bare steel. Feather edge the coating at least 50 mm beyond bare metal.
(SAES-H-001, 9.5.3).

12.4 For areas greater than 0.1 m² blast clean to obtain the metal surface pre-treatment originally
specified. Feather edge the coating at least 50mm beyond bare metal. (SAES-H-001, 9.5.4).

12.5 Remove dust and debris by brush or vacuum. (SAES-H-001, 9.5.5).

12.6 Apply coating by brush for areas less than 0.1m² and by spray for areas greater than 0.1m² to the
original specification except that the first coat of a multi-coat system shall be thinned by 15%.
(SAES-H-001, 9.5.6).

12.7 The full coat of the repair coating shall be holiday tested when cured. (SAES-H-001, 9.5.7).

12.8 Repair and touch-up shall be follow as per Aramco standard SAES-H-001.

12.9 Touch-up/ repair work to be performed on piping and equipment surface areas as per this approved
procedure and Aramco standards.

12.10 Paint application by using Roller is prohibited by Saudi Aramco standard as per SAES-H-001,
6.1.9).

12.11 GALVANIZING REPAIR:

 Galvanizing shall be done by Aramco approved Sub-contractor.

 All damage area, due to handling etc., shall be repaired as per the manufacturer‟s
recommendation provided in paint data sheet.

 Where hot-dip galvanizing cannot be done after fabrication, uncoated locations shall
be painted in accordance with the project External Coating Specification. Before repair of
damaged galvanized coating, exposed substrate metal shall be cleaned to bright metal and free
of all visual rust, oil, or grease.

 Cold repair using an organic zinc rich coating (primer in APCS-1C with 40–75micro meters per
coat) shall be permitted if the following conditions exist.

1.0 Total damaged area is less than 1% of the total coated area of the member being repaired.

2.0 No single repair is greater than 2 square inches (1300 mm²).

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3.0 If the extent of repair more than as specified in section 1.0 & 2.0.The subcontractor shall
have prior approval from contractor to carry out such repair.

 Application of paint shall be by Brush as per the recommendations of paint manufacturer data
sheets.

 If the coating is damaged up to galvanized substrate, the damage area shall be coated with
APCS 26T. (For non-fire proofing members).

 If the coating is damaged up to galvanized substrate, the damage area shall be coated with
APCS 1 B. (For fire proofing members).

Damaged Coating repair Procedure and coating system for Fire proofing members shall also
be comply with the vendor coating system and procedure with respect to Saudi Aramco standard.

 If the galvanizing is damaged, the damage area shall be coated with APCS 1C before applying
APCS 26T or APCS IB.

 Galvanized steel which has been rejected shall be stripped, re-galvanized, and submitted again
for inspection.

13.0 QUALITY AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS:

Inspection of painting/coating and touch-up shall be conducted as per approved SATIP, Procedure
and applicable inspection checklist, reports to be recorded and maintained.
14.0 APPLICABLE LIST OF SATIP, SAIC AND SATR:
 SATIP :
 SATIP-H-100-01, Paint Application of Liquid Coating Systems (Industrial Facilities).
 SAIC :
 SAIC-H-2023: Document review of coating procedure.
 SAIC-H-2024: Receiving Inspection of Paint & Abrasive Materials.
 SAIC-H-2025: Storage and Handling of Paint & Abrasive Materials.
 SAIC-H-2026: Equipment Inspection.
 SAIC-H-2027: Surface Preparation for Liquid Coating Systems.

 SAlC-H-2028: In-Process Insp. of Primer or First Coat (Liquid Coating System)

 SAIC-H-2029: Inspection of Primer Coat (Prior to Top Coating)

 SAIC-H-2030: In-Process Inspection - Intermediate or Top Coat Application

 SAIC-H-2031: Inspection of Top Coat(s) of Liquid Coating System

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 SAIC-H-2032: Repair and/or Touch-up of Coatings

 SAIC-H-2033: Application of Safety Color Coding & Stenciling of Equipment / Piping

Identification.

 SAIC-H-2034: Final Inspection of Coating for Mechanical Completion.

 SATR :
 SATR-H-2006: In-Process Inspection of Field Coating.

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