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02 Re-issued Constr 2007.11.22 KINNULA, JUKKA
OMVIK, ERLEND
WEYERGANG
KINNULA, JUKKA


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C-157:Three Coat Epoxy
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10000096608-PDC-000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. SCOPE: ........................................................................................................................................... 3
2. GENERAL: ...................................................................................................................................... 3
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: ........................................................................................................ 3
4. SURFACE PREPARATION: ........................................................................................................... 4
5. COATING MATERIALS: ................................................................................................................. 5
6. COATING APPLICATION:.............................................................................................................. 6
7. REPAIRS:........................................................................................................................................ 7
8. INSPECTION:.................................................................................................................................. 8
9. RECORDS:...................................................................................................................................... 8
10. REPORTING: .................................................................................................................................. 9
11. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE: ................................................................................................ 9
12. REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS: ................................................................................... 9
13. APPROVED VENDORS................................................................................................................ 10


























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1. SCOPE:

1.1 This specification defines the minimum requirements for a three coat epoxy coating system
applied 12 -18 mils (.300 - 450m) thick on carbon and stainless steels. Service Temperature
32 to 122F (0 to 50C) immersed; -70 to 194F (-59 to 90C) dry.

1.2 This type of coating system is used primarily for corrosion protection in immersion
service. It is a three-part system consisting of catalyzed epoxy coatings. This
specification includes the following processes: pre-cleaning, abrasive blasting, coating
application and inspection

2. GENERAL:

2.1 Responsibilities: Responsibility for the proper interpretation of this specification shall
rest with the authorized representatives of CONTRACTOR (coating applicator) and AKS
(Aker Kvaerner Subsea). It shall be CONTRACTORs responsibility to obtain
clarification from AKSs representative, which shall be final and binding. CONTRACTOR
shall obtain AKSs written authorization to deviate from the requirements of this
specification, referenced standards, process control documentation, drawings, and
purchase order.

2.2 Document Precedence: Conflicts shall be reviewed with AKSs Representative prior to
action by CONTRACTOR. In the event of conflict between documents, the priority shall
be as follows:
a. Purchase Order or Contract
b. This specification
c. References Codes and Standards

2.3 Scope of supply: CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, material, supervision, quality
control, inspection, tools, supplies, and equipment necessary for coating, handling and
storing.

2.4 Designation: Adding a .x suffix to the specification number specifies the topcoat color.
Example: C-157.5 specifies the topcoat color of orange. See table 2.


3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 The following surfaces shall not be blasted or coated unless otherwise specified and shall be
protected from blasting and coatings being applied to adjacent equipment by suitable masking
material:
Galvanized
Non-ferrous metals or stainless steel
Fiberglass, plastic or other non-metallic material
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Ferrous material supplied with finish coat
Piping internals

3.2 The following specific items shall not be coated and shall be protected from blasting and
coatings being applied to adjacent equipment by suitable masking material:
Flange face, RF and RTJ, valve stems
Instrument dials and/or cases
Nameplates
Shafts and similar polished or machined surfaces
Tag or position indicators
Cathodic protection anodes
Super Austenitic piping
Gaps, cracks, etc will be prepared such that the blasting medium is totally exclusive.

3.3 CONTRACTOR shall protect adjacent structures and equipment from blasting, overspray and
drips with tarps, plastic, tape, etc.


4. SURFACE PREPARATION:

4.1 Precleaning: If present, heavy deposits of oil, grease, dirt, etc. shall be removed by
solvent cleaning in accordance with the latest revision of Steel Structures Painting
Council (SSPC) SP1.


4.2 Pre-blast Inspection: Parts shall be inspected for damage such as mechanical dings and
burrs. These may be repaired on non-critical dimension areas by filing or light grinding. Any
repair that may affect machining tolerances must be approved by AKS before the repair is
attempted. Compressed air cleanliness (ASTM D4285 blotter test) and blasting abrasive
cleanliness (no oil sheen or significant turbidity in distilled water) will be checked before
proceeding with blasting operations. The pre-blast inspection will also verify that masking is
correct and sufficient to protect areas that are not to be blasted such as inlays and seal areas
unless material, drawing or PO instructions indicate otherwise.

4.3 Blast Cleaning: No final blast cleaning shall be done if the relative humidity is more than 90%
and when the steel temperature is less than 5F (3C) above the dew point. Coating shall
only be applied or cured at ambient and steel temperatures above 50F (10C).

4.4 Parts shall be white metal blasted to an anchor pattern of 2 -3 mils (50 75 m) in
accordance with SSPC-SP5/NACE #1. Blasting abrasive shall be a premium grade of mineral
abrasive such as aluminum oxide, olivine or garnet (typically 36 -80 mesh). Abrasives
containing free silica such as blasting sand shall not be used. The anchor profile may be
measured with replica tape such as "TesTex" coarse or extra coarse "Press-o-Film" tape in
accordance with NACE RP 0287-87. Blast cleaned parts shall not be touched with bare
hands; white cotton gloves shall be worn by any person who must handle the blast cleaned
parts.

4.5 Blast abrasives shall be dry, clean and free from contaminants, which will be detrimental to the
performance of the coating.
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4.6 Post-blast Inspection: Cleaned components shall be inspected before coating to ensure that
satisfactory cleaning has been accomplished and visual acceptance standards have been
met. Surfaces which in AKS's opinion are found not to meet the appropriate visual inspection
standard shall be re-cleaned. A transparent tape test in accordance with ISO 8502-3 (particle
size and quantity to not exceed rating 2) will be conducted to verify that the blasted surface
has been sufficiently air washed yielding a dust free surface. Blasted surfaces shall be
protected from conditions of high humidity, rainfall, or surface moisture. Components shall not
be allowed to flash rust before coating.

4.7 The surface to be coated shall be clean, dry, free from oil/grease, and have the specified
roughness and cleanliness until the coating is applied. The first coat shall be applied within 6
hours of blast cleaning.

5. COATING MATERIALS:

5.1 Coating materials for this specification have been selected for their suitability for subsea
service employing impressed current cathodic protection. These materials are either pre-
qualified by the requirements of NORSOK M-501 system 7 or meet the criteria of this
qualification. All materials meet minimum standards for Salt Fog testing (ASTM B117)
and Cathodic Disbondment (ASTM G-8 Method A)


Table 1 Manufacturers and materials
The following are approved coatings. Use base coats and topcoats from the same
manufacturers.

Ameron Carboline International Jotun Sherwin
Williams
1
st
Coat Amercoat
385
Carbomastic
18NT
Interseal 670
HS
Jotamastic
87AL
Tank Clad
HS
2
nd
Coat Amercoat
385
Carbomastic
18NT
Interseal 670
HS
Jotamastic
87
Tank Clad
HS
3
rd
Coat Amercoat
385
Carbomastic
18NT
Interseal 670
HS
Jotamastic
87
Tank Clad
HS
Norsok Pre-
qualification
Full Full Full Full Compliant

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Table 2 Topcoat Colors
Adding a .x suffix to the specification number specifies the topcoat color. Example: C-157.5
specifies the topcoat color of orange. If no suffix is specified, the default color is white (suffix .0).


Topcoat color RAL designation
.0 White RAL 9003
.1 Grey RAL 7038
.2 Yellow RAL 1004
.3 Black RAL 9017
.4 Blue RAL 5017
.5 Orange RAL 2004
.6 Green RAL 6002
.7 Red RAL 3000
.8 Yellow Munsell 10 YR 8/14
6. COATING APPLICATION:
6.1 Before application of each coat, be sure that the coating is thoroughly mixed so that all
solids are in suspension. Mixing and thinning shall be in accordance with manufacturers
instructions. Mix full kits. Attention must be given to induction time and pot life as
specified by the manufacturer. Use manufacturers specified reducing thinner only.

6.2 Environmental: The relative humidity should be less than 90% and the steel
temperature more than 5F (3C) above the dew point. Coating shall only be applied or
cured at ambient and steel temperatures above 50F (10C).

6.3 Care should be taken to strictly observe minimum and maximum overcoating times listed
in the manufacturers product application data sheet.

6.4 Inspect for thickness between coats and make adjustments by sanding or adding
additional material

6.5 Coatings: Do not mix manufacturers. All coats must be from the same manufacturer. Do
not use low temperature cures. The second coat must have a contrasting color from the
first and third coat

6.6 A stripe coat shall be applied by brush to all welds, corners, behind angles, edges, or
beams etc. and areas not fully reachable by spray in order to obtain the specified
coverage and thickness. For brushing thin 0-5% with the listed thinner. The brush stripe
will be applied after the first coat in dry to touch and before spray application of the
second coat.

6.7 Each coat shall be applied uniformly over the entire surface. Skips, runs, sags, and drips
shall be avoided. Each coat shall be free from pinholes, blisters and holidays.
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6.8 Contamination of painted surfaces between coats shall be avoided. Any contamination
shall be removed.

6.9 All coatings shall be spray applied. Suggested equipment: Conventional - nozzle orifice
.078, (2 mm). air pressure approximately 43 psi (.3 MPa). Airless - tip orifice.018-020
(.46-.53mm) pump pressure 2175 psi (15MPa). These set-up configurations are
approximate and intended as a guideline only. Equipment and supplied air pressures
shall be adjusted to provide proper atomization and even spray.

6.10 Apply coating materials per the manufacturers instructions to obtain the following
coating thickness:

1
st
coat 4-6 mils (100-150 m) dft
2
nd
coat 4-6 mils (100-150 m) dft
3
rd
coat 4-6 mils (100-150 m) dft

Total thickness 12-18 mils (300-450 m) dft

6.11 Each coat shall contrast in color with the previous and subsequent coat color.

7. REPAIRS:
All repaired coating must pass the final inspection requirements of this
specification.

7.1 In-process: For repair, edges of existing coating shall be feathered by hand sanding
towards the substrate prior to overcoating. Localized application of coating by brush to
repair coating damage should be accomplished before spraying the full coat. All
preceding coat defects must be repaired before application of subsequent coats

7.2 Minor damage after completion: Damage to completed coating will be assessed for size
and depth. Surface damage through one or two coats can be repaired by prep sanding
and applying coats to reestablish the specified thickness. Damage to the substrate in an
area less than four square inches may be repaired by power tool cleaning and hand
sanding to feather edges and reapplication of the coating to specified thickness.

7.3 Major damage after completion: Damage over four square inches shall be repair by spot
blasting and feathering of coating edges by hand sanding and reapplication of the coating
in accordance with this specification. Multiple large areas of damage to the substrate or a
single area larger than one square foot shall be cause for completely reworking the part.
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8. INSPECTION:

8.1 Visual Inspection:
Each coated part shall be visually inspected. Parts shall be free from runs, sags, drips,
trash inclusions, holidays, lack of adhesion, blisters, peeling flaking, discoloration or any
other visual defect.


8.2 Cure Test:
The complete cure of the coating shall be verified utilizing the following procedure:
a. Wipe coated surface with a clean white cloth soaked with methyl ethyl ketone
(MEK) using light to moderate finger pressure. Stroke 10 to 15 times. An uncured
coating is readily removed and the remaining coating may remain sticky to the
touch. A fully cured coating is not easily removed by MEK, although a small
amount of discoloration may appear on the cloth. Uncured coatings shall be
stripped and the parts recoated.

8.3 Coating Thickness:
Each part shall be tested.

a. Calibrate coating thickness gauges prior to use in accordance with SSPC PA2.
Mikrotest, Positest, Positector 6000 or Elcometer 465 model thickness gauges
may be used. Individual readings must meet the specification requirement of 12 -
18 mils (300 - 450 m) dft. A single reading may be 1 mil under the minimum (12
mils) or 2 mils over the maximum (18 mils).

b. Number of readings: Generally, all small parts less than .5 sq. ft. in surface area
must have a minimum of three readings. Parts between .5 1 sq. ft should have
five readings. Larger surface areas will receive a proportionally greater number of
readings.

8.4 Holiday Testing:
Holiday testing in accordance with NACE RP 0188-88 Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing of
Protective Coating will be conducted on all coated surfaces. Wet sponge holiday testing is
performed to reveal pinholes or discontinuities yielding less than 80,000 ohms of electrical
resistance. Holidays found will be repaired and retested until the coating is 100% holiday free.

8.5 Adhesion Testing:
Adhesion testing in accordance with ASTM D 4541 will be conducted when specified by
AKS. Minimum adhesion value shall be 700 psi. Adhesion testing may be conducted on
the part or on a representative companion coupon coated at the same time and in the
same manner as the part it represents

9. RECORDS:

9.1 The CONTRACTOR shall have written procedures/instructions detailing the coating
process. As a minimum, these procedures shall include:

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9.1.1 A detailed cleaning procedure for parts prior to surface preparation (blasting)
including methods, materials and acceptance criteria.

9.1.2 Surface preparation procedures and acceptance criteria.

9.1.3 Application methods, materials, conditions, batch numbers, overcoat time etc.

9.1.4 Inspection procedures detailing the testing performed, frequency and acceptance
criteria.

9.1.5 Handling and packaging procedures.

10. REPORTING:
10.1 The CONTRACTOR shall record and report the results of all tests that are performed
and shall keep these records for a period of not less than 5 years. The attached
Coating Report Form will be retained and a copy submitted at the completion of each
job. The CONTRACTORS standard report form may be used providing it includes all
required data.

11. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE:

11.1 The CONTACTOR shall provide a certificate of compliance with each order certifying
that all parts on the order were processed and found to be acceptable in accordance
with this specification.


12. REFERENCE CODES AND STANDARDS:

ASTM D4285 Standard test method for indicating oil or water in compressed air
ASTM D4541 Standard test method for pull-off strength of coatings using portable
adhesion testers
ASTM G8 Standard test method for cathodic disbonding of pipeline coatings
NACE 1 White Metal Blast Cleaning
NACE RP 0178 Fabrication details, surface finish requirements, and proper design
considerations for tanks and vessels to be lined for immersion service
NACE RP 0188 Discontinuity (holiday) testing of protective coatings
NACE RP 0287-87 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Surface
using Replica Tape.
NACE TM-01-70 Visual Standards Surfaces of New Steel Air Blast Cleaned with Sand
Abrasive
RAL-1K Color Standards.
SSPC PA-2 Measurement of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gages
SSPC SP-1 Solvent Cleaning
SSPC SP-5 White Metal Blast Cleaning

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13. APPROVED VENDORS


Houston, Texas

Sermatech Power Solutions (Dynamic Coatings) 713-849-9474
7615 Fairview

American Plating 281-452-4241
2421 Wadsworth St.

Houston Plating and Coatings 713-946-8920
1315 Georgia

Metal Coatings 713-977-0123
3700 Dunvale

Cor-Pro Systems 713-896-1091
10545 Fisher Road

Scotland

Surface Technologies 01-355-248223
15/17 Colvilles Place, Kelvin Industrial Estate, East Kilbride

In addition to listed ones global vendor can be approved for this painting application
projectwise. Vendors have to keep approval documentation available for verification.
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COATING REPORT FORM

Company ______________________________________PO
Number_________________________________
Part Number__________________________________Serial
Number_______________________________
Cleaning / Blasting
Pre-cleaning per SSPC SP1: Yes/No (circle one); Blasted to NACE 1: Yes/No (circle one)
Abrasive type and size___________________________________, ______mesh
Resulting anchor profile___________________________mils
Air Temp_______F; RH_______%; Dew Point_______F; Surface Temp______F
Date____________ Time______________
Prime
Coating applied _____________________________; Thickness _________mils;
Color______________
Batch #A____________________Batch #B________________________ ; Date________
Time________
Air Temp_______F; RH_______%; Dew Point_______F; Surface Temp______F
Operator________________
Intermediate Coat
Coating applied _____________________________; Thickness _________mils;
Color______________
Batch #A____________________Batch #B________________________ ; Date________
Time________
Air Temp_______F; RH_______%; Dew Point_______F; Surface Temp______F
Operator________________
Topcoat
Coating applied _____________________________; Thickness _________mils;
Color______________
Batch #A____________________Batch #B________________________ ; Date________
Time________
Air Temp_______F; RH_______%; Dew Point_______F; Surface Temp______F
Operator________________
Inspection
Visual passes per specification criteria: Yes/No (circle one)
Cure test passes per specification criteria: Yes/No (circle one)
Thickness per specification criteria: _______________________ mils dft
Holiday Test: Yes/No (circle one)
Adhesion test - passes per specification criteria (if required): Yes/No (circle one) _______psi
Certificate of Compliance issued: Yes/No (circle one)

Inspector signature: _______________________________ Completion
Date___________________