Spec FJC

PROJECT: MOHESHKHALI FLOATING LNG
DOCUMENT: SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD JOINT COATING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4
2. REFERENCES ............................................................................................................ 6
3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION.............................................................................. 8
4. LINE PIPE, BENDS AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS .......................................... 9
5. SUPPLIER'S RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................ 10
6. FIELD JOINT COATING DESCRIPTION.................................................................. 11
7. SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION ................................... 13
8. COATING APPLICATION – PROCEDURE PRE-QUALIFICATION ......................... 20
9. FIELD JOINT COATINGS, COATING APPLICATION, AND QUALITY.................... 23
10. QUALIFICATION OF OPERATORS ...................................................................... 27
11. INSPECTION AND TESTING DURING PQT AND PPT ........................................ 28
12. INSPECTION AND TESTING DURING PRODUCTION........................................ 32
13. FIELD JOINT COATING WORKING STATIONS CONFIGURATION ................... 36
14. DOCUMENTATION................................................................................................ 37
15. HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION .............................................. 38
LIST OF FIGURE
NO TABLE OF FIGURES ENTRIES FOUND.
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LIST OF TABLE
TABLE 1 DESIGN TEMPERATURES, STEEL MATERIALS AND PARENT COATING TYPES ........................................9
TABLE 2 CUTBACK DETAILS FOR THE 3LPE-COATED FLOWLINE ...................................................................12
TABLE 3 CUTBACK DETAILS FOR THE 3LPE-COATED SPOOL STRAIGHT SECTIONS .........................................12
TABLE 4 CUTBACK DETAILS FOR THE 2LPE-COATED SPOOL BENDS .............................................................12
TABLE 5 TECHNICAL DATASHEET FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE MATERIALS ...........................................................24
TABLE 6 PEEL ADHESION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVE....................................................24
TABLE 7 INDENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVE .......................................................24
TABLE 8 CATHODIC DISBONDMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVE......................................24
TABLE 9 TECHNICAL DATASHEET FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM MATERIALS .....................................................25
TABLE 10 DENSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM ..................................................................25
TABLE 11 COMPRESSION REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM ............... ERREUR ! SIGNET NON DEFINI.
TABLE 12 PQT AND PPT JOINT REQUIREMENTS .........................................................................................28
TABLE 13 PQT AND PPT TESTING REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................31
TABLE 14 PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................35
TABLE 15 FIELD JOINT COATING WORKING STATIONS CONFIGURATION .........................................................36

1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project description
Excelerate Energy is developing a site off the coast of Moheshkhali Island, Bangladesh for the construction
of an offshore marine terminal to support continuous offshore re‐gasification of liquefied natural gas for
onward delivery to the onshore transfer location.
The design should take into account:

- Vessel berthing and mooring arrangements at an offshore marine terminal
- Proximity distances between vessels, shore side facilities, and equipment
- Re‐gasification operation, control, and monitoring functions at the offshore Marine Terminal being
provided by the COMPANY.
- LNG and boil off gas cargo transfer operation, control and monitoring functions being provided by
the FRSU and LNGC operators.
- The offshore marine terminal connection and disconnection and periodic process inspections and
maintenance activities will be provided by the operators who will visit marine terminal for these particular
tasks.
Geocean and MacGregor, as a consortium, are in charge of the design, procurement, construction and
installation of the mooring system for the FSRU, and the offloading system to the shore.
This system will include:
- A plug system, its mooring lines and anchors, and its submarine landing pad
- The FSRU stern mooring lines and anchors
- A flexible riser from plug to a submarine PLEM
- A submarine PLEM
- A submarine pipeline up to the shore
1.2 Objective of the document

This specification defines the minimum technical and quality requirements for the application and testing
of the field joint coating materials to apply to the flowline and spools.
This specification is applicable to field joint coatings for the following flowline and spools:
 24” OD line pipe externally coated with 3LPE anti-corrosion system and Concrete Weight coating;
 24” OD spools externally coated with 3LPE anti-corrosion system for straight parts and with 2LPE
anti-corrosion coating for bends.
1.3 Change since last revision

None, first issue.
1.4 Definitions
COMPANY Excelerate Energy L.P
CONTRACTOR CONSORTIUM made of Geocean and MacGregor for the project, for which
Geocean is the leader
SUPPLIER Nominated SUPPLIER of Field Joint Coating services
MANUFACTURER The company which produces and sells the products used for the coating
shall Indicates a requirement that is mandatory
Should Indicates a preferred course of action
May Indicates a possible course of action
Will Indicates an intention of action

Shift Indicates a set of pipes coated in one production run of which the beginning and
end coincide with a change in personnel and shall not be greater than 12 hours.
1.5 Abbreviations
2LPE Two-Layer Polyethylene

3LPE Three-Layer Polyethylene
API American Petroleum Institute
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
COSHH Control of Substances Hazardous to Health
CS Carbon Steel
CWC Concrete Weight Coating
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy
FJC Field Joint Coating
FSRU Floating Storage Regasification Unit
HSS Heat-Shrinkable Sleeve
ISO International Standards Organisation
ITP Inspection and Test Plan
LE Liquid Epoxy
LNG Liquefied Natural Gas
LNGC Liquefied Natural Gas Carrier
N/A Not Applicable
NDE Non-Destructive Examination
OD Overall Diameter
PC Parent Coating
PE Polyethylene
PLEM Pipe Line End Module
PLET Pipe Line End Termination
PPT Pre-Production Test
PQT Pre-Qualification Test
PU Polyurethane
SAW Submerged Arc Weld
SSPC Society for Protective Coatings
TBC To Be Confirmed
WFT Wet Film Thickness
WT Wall Thickness
1.6 System of units

The calculations for the all design, procurement, and installation activities use the System International
(SI) system of units unless otherwise specified. Inches may however be used to quote line pipe and
pipeline diameter.

2. REFERENCES
2.1 References of document issued by COMPANY
REF. DOCUMENT REFERENCE REVISION / DATE DOCUMENT TITLE
[A1] EE-RP15030-00532 01 Moheshkhali floating LNG project terminal basis of
design
2.2 References of document issued by GEOCEAN

[B1] 466-STM-PPL-REP-6001 A1 Pipeline and PLET basis of design
[B2] 466-GE-COR-SPE-5011 B Specification for pipeline concrete weight coating
[B3] 466-GE-PPL-SPE-5110 A Specification for linepipes and bends
[B4] 466-GE-COR-SPE-5009 B Specification for pipeline and bends anti-corrosion
coating
2.3 Codes and standards

[C1] ASTM D4940 1998 Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis
of Water Soluble Ionic Contamination of Blasting
Abrasives
[C2] ASTM D4285 2012 Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water
in Compressed Air
[C3] ISO 8501-1 2007 Preparation of steel substrates before application
of paints and related products — Visual
assessment of surface cleanliness — Part 1: Rust
grades and preparation grades of uncoated steel
substrates and of steel substrates after overall
removal of previous coatings
of paints and related products -- Tests for the
assessment of surface cleanliness -- Part 3:
Assessment of dust on steel surfaces prepared for
painting (pressure-sensitive tape method)
assessment of surface cleanliness -- Part 6:
Extraction of soluble contaminants for analysis --
The Bresle method
assessment of surface cleanliness -- Part 9: Field
method for the conductometric determination of
water-soluble salts
of paints and related products -- Surface
roughness characteristics of blast-cleaned steel
substrates -- Part 1: Specifications and definitions
for ISO surface profile comparators for the
assessment of abrasive blast-cleaned surfaces


substrates -- Part 4: Method for the calibration of
ISO surface profile comparators and for the
determination of surface profile -- Stylus
instrument procedure
substrates -- Part 5: Replica tape method for the
determination of the surface profile
of paints and related products -- Specifications for
metallic blast-cleaning abrasives -- Part 1:
General introduction and classification
of paints and related products -- Specifications for
non-metallic blast-cleaning abrasives -- Part 1:
General introduction and classification
[C12] ISO 21809-3 2016 Petroleum and natural gas industries -- External
coatings for buried or submerged pipelines used
in pipeline transportation systems -- Part 3: Field
joint coatings

3. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTATION
3.1 Revisions
Only the latest issues of the relevant standards, codes, statutory regulations and specifications referenced
shall be applied to the work being performed and shall be considered to form part of this specification.
When no revision is specified, it shall be considered that the latest revision is applicable.
3.2 Reference documents

SUPPLIER shall make available all relevant working documents ensuring compliance with the work scope
to all personnel involved in the work, including third party, CONTRACTOR or COMPANY representatives.
3.3 Conflict of information

In the event of conflict between any of the Codes, Standards, CONTRACTOR and COMPANY documents
or with the requirements of this specification, the most stringent requirements shall take precedence.
3.4 Project specification and data sheets

It is the responsibility of the SUPPLIER to ensure that it has received all CONTRACTOR and COMPANY
specifications as stated herein and project specific documentation as referenced within related Technical
Scope of Work or Specification to enable it to understand and comply with all aspects of work it is
performing for the CONTRACTOR, prior to commencement of the work.

4. LINE PIPE, BENDS AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS

Anti-corrosion field joint coating shall be applied on the following items:
 24” OD Flowline;
 24” OD Spools (including straight parts and bends).
Design life of the project is 20 years.

Design temperatures, steel materials and parent coating types are displayed here below in Table 1 as a
reminder:
Pipe size Steel material Parent Coating Minimum design Maximum design
(PC) temperature temperature
Flowline
OD: 24" CS API 5L X65 3LPE minimum +5°C +35°C
WT: 19.1mm SAW 3.5mm-thick +
CWC
(thicknesses
60mm and
80mm )
Spools – straight sections
OD: 24" CS API 5L X65 3LPE minimum +5°C +35°C
WT: 19.1mm SAW 3.5mm-thick
Spools – bends
OD: 24” CS API 5L X65 2LPE minimum +5°C +35°C
WT: 21mm SAW 1.8mm-thick
TABLE 1 DESIGN TEMPERATURES, STEEL MATERIALS AND PARENT COATING TYPES

5. SUPPLIER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SUPPLIER's responsibilities shall include, but not be limited to:
 SUPPLIER shall have an approved Quality Management system
 Supply of detailed method statements outlining working methodology and processes
 Submitting, prior to production, documented performance data, test results and case histories to
the CONTRACTOR which demonstrate that the proposed corrosion protection coating system is
fit for purpose and fully meets the design requirements of this specification.
 Supply of MANUFACTURER’s data sheets (including COSHH) or international equivalent for all
raw materials.
 Supplying a detailed procedure outlining the application and testing requirements for the complete
field joint coating system, as well as a detailed procedure for parent coating and field joint coating
repairs, which shall be subject to CONTRACTOR approval.
 Supplying an Inspection and Test Plan for PQT, PPT and production.
 The supply of a Quality Plan and Quality Control procedures for all coating activities
 Procuring all consumables including field joint coating repair materials and when applicable parent
coating repair materials, and blast cleaning abrasives as well as providing the CONTRACTOR the
right to perform inspection or testing of all materials, purchased by the SUPPLIER.
 Ensuring storage of all material is performed in such a manner as to minimise risk of any
contamination, damage and prevent deterioration in its condition.
 Carrying out qualification tests where necessary prior to commencement of full field joint coating
application.
 Realisation of PQT
 Realisation of PPT
 Training and qualification of CONTRACTOR operators before production
 Providing all equipment utilised during the PQT’s and ensuring it is independently identifiable via
permanent markings. The same equipment or equivalent capable of producing identical results
shall be utilised for the full period of the main contract works and shall be recorded within the
QA/QC documentation. Any equipment amendments/alterations must be proposed by SUPPLIER
and acceptance shall be at the discretion of CONTRACTOR.
 Provide a well maintained stock of equipment and spares with sufficient redundancy to ensure that
production and inspection can be maintained without interruption.
 Parent coating repairs during Production
 FJC application, inspection and repairs during Production
All inspecting work and equipment necessary to ensure all specification requirements have been met.
Field joint coating removal and re-coating of field joint shall be the SUPPLIER’s responsibility.
At all times actively guarding against injury to personnel, damage to property or negative impact to
environment.
All work shall be performed in strict compliance with all applicable international and national safety
regulations and codes of practice.

6. FIELD JOINT COATING DESCRIPTION

6.1 Field joint design and parent coating
Field joints for the flowline coated with 3LPE and Concrete Weight coating will be coated with liquid epoxy
+ polyethylene-based HSS applied on a grit-blasted or a brush surface, and a Polyurethane Foam (PU
Foam) infill. Assessment of liquid epoxy application will be performed by SUPPLIER to know whether it is
needed to fulfill the mechanical requirements of this Specification.
Density of the polyurethane foam infill shall be of 160 kg/m3.
Field joints for the spools coated with 3LPE on the straight sections and 2LPE on the bends will be coated
with liquid epoxy + polyethylene-based HSS applied on a grit-blasted or a brush surface. Assessment of
liquid epoxy application will be performed by SUPPLIER to know whether if is needed to fulfill the
mechanical requirements of this Specification.
HSS will overlap the 3LPE over 50 mm.

No overlap of PU Foam is requested on the concrete weight coating.
In each case, field joint coatings that are used shall:

 Provide protection to the pipeline system against external corrosion for a period of at least 20 years
and be compatible with the sacrificial anode cathodic protection system
 Provide a satisfactory level of adhesion to factory applied coating and steel substrate.
 Be suitable for the operating and design temperature range of the pipeline in the specific
environment.
 Be suitable for offshore or onshore application and installation method, depending on the
installation CONTRACTOR selected for execution of the work.
 Shall not damage out of the normal application requirements the parent coatings or any previous
field joint coating material previously applied
 Be fit to withstand mechanical loads and stresses (e.g. bending, compression, shear, abrasion,
tearing, impact, handling, clamping etc.) developed during pipeline handling and pipeline
installation.
 Have a minimum nominal thickness value of 2.5mm for the heat-shrinkable sleeve system
(including Liquid Epoxy if applicable). In all cases, the field joint coating shall overlap the factory
applied coating.
 If liquid epoxy is used, the thickness and application process shall be as per MANUFACTURER
recommendations.
 Cold laminate tapes, pre-impregnated fiber reinforced polymers and coal tar and asphalt enamels
shall not be used.
 The injection-moulded polyurethane coating shall be sufficiently robust before contacting any
rollers or pressure that have the potential to impress permanent deformation on the field joint during
pipe laying.
6.2 Coating materials

Each batch of coating material shall be provided with SUPPLIER’s certificates confirming that the relevant
tests have been carried out on the batches supplied and that the materials comply with the current data
sheets. Any batches with properties outside the requirements of the applicable sections of this
Specification shall be rejected.
The coating materials shall be qualified prior to PQT of the coating procedure.

The CONTRACTOR shall confirm that the field joint coating material is compatible with the factory applied
coating both during the design life and during the coating process itself, as well with previous field joint
coating materials applied previously (in the case of PU foam applied onto a heat shrinkable sleeve field
joint coating system, including liquid epoxy if applicable).
Acceptance of the field joint coating systems shall be subjected to satisfactory results from the qualification
tests detailed in section 11. Qualification shall be such that the results obtained correlate with information
supplied in the SUPPLIER’s data sheets. Test certification for all materials shall be supplied, reviewed and
approved by CONTRACTOR prior to their use on the Project.
The coating materials shall be re-qualified where there is a change in coating formulation and location of
SUPPLIER.
6.3 Cutbacks
Cutback details for each different component as provided in Tables 2, 3, and 4.
6.3.1 24” OD x 19.1mm WT pipe with concrete weight coating for flowline
Coating Cutback details (symetrical)

3LPE – minimum 3.5mm-thick Bare steel length: 150mm +20/-0mm
Bevel angle: 30°
FBE tail: 5mm minimum
Concrete weight coating – thickness 60mm and Bare steel length: 350mm +10/-10mm
80mm Bevel angle: 90°
TABLE 2 CUTBACK DETAILS FOR THE 3LPE-COATED FLOWLINE
6.3.2 24” OD x 19.1mm WT pipe straight sections for spools

Bevel angle: 30°
TABLE 3 CUTBACK DETAILS FOR THE 3LPE-COATED SPOOL STRAIGHT SECTIONS
6.3.3 24” OD x 21mm WT bends for spools

Bevel angle: 30°
TABLE 4 CUTBACK DETAILS FOR THE 2LPE-COATED SPOOL BENDS

7. SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION

7.1 Application of heat-shrinkable sleeve
7.1.1 Surface cleaning
During inclement weather, such as wind and rain, cleaning operations shall only be performed if suitable
protective awnings or shelters are provided that prevent contamination of the surface being prepared.
The entire field joint area, including, as a minimum, the first 100 mm of adjacent linepipe coating, shall be
cleaned in accordance with SSPC-SP1 to remove any dirt, grease, or salt contamination.
Filing or an approved grinding method shall be used to remove any weld spatter, slag, rough weld capping,
burrs, etc., that would otherwise be detrimental to the quality of the finished coating. Grinding of steel
defects shall not reduce the wall thickness below the specified minimum wall thickness of the pipe.
7.1.2 Steel surface preparation
7.1.2.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

Mechanised equipment will preferably be used to produce a consistent surface profile. Manually operated
equipment can be considered as an alternative surface preparation method.
Surface preparation shall only take place if relative humidity is less than 85% and steel temperature is
more than 3 degrees Celsius above dew point.
If required, field joint may be heated immediately before surface preparation to prevent condensation.
Application of preheat shall not result in oxidation of surface of steel or damage to parent coating to an
extent that would be detrimental to final quality of field joint coating.
Rust and scale shall be removed preferably by blast cleaning with a suitable abrasive to produce a surface
that corresponds to Grade Sa 2-1/2 or better, as defined in ISO 8501-1. A copy of ISO 8501-1 shall be
available for reference at all times during surface preparation. Abrasives used in the preparation of field
joints shall comply with ISO 11124-1 or ISO 11126-1 and shall have batch certificates showing test results.
Compressed air for blast cleaning shall be free of oil, condensed moisture and any other contaminants,
and shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D4285. Determination of the presence of oil and water in
compressed air used for abrasive blast cleaning shall be done in accordance with ASTM D4285.
Reclaimed abrasive blast materials shall not be used unless automatic reclaiming equipment is used.
Blasting equipment that includes devices to recycle abrasives shall have equipment that ensures removal
of dust, fines, corrosion products and other contaminants. Steel shot should not be used for abrasive
blasting.
Choice of abrasive shall be such that it produces an angular surface profile with amplitude of 50 μm to 100
μm. Surface profile shall be measured in accordance with one or more of the methods described in ISO
8503. Other methods of profile measurement are not acceptable. The profile shall be of an angular and
dense nature. In areas where the abrasive cleaned surface does not meet these requirements, the surface
shall be re-blasted.

Alternatively, instead of using grit-blasting method, surface preparation method to remove rust and scales
by brushing can also be considered to produce a surface that corresponds to Grade St 3, as defined in
ISO 8501-1.
7.1.2.2 SURFACE IMPERFECTIONS

Slivers, laminations, or other imperfections exposed by the cleaning process shall be removed, and the
steel surface shall be re-blast cleaned.
After removal of these imperfections, residual pipe wall thickness shall comply with minimum tolerance
requirements of pipe manufacturing specification.
7.1.2.3 SALT CONTAMINATION

The level of soluble salts measured in accordance with the requirements of ISO 8502-6 or ISO 8502-9 on
the metallic surface before blasting shall be ≤20 mg/m2.
Alternatively, a conductometric method may be used in accordance with ISO 8502-9 (type SCM 400
apparatus). No volumetric procedure shall be used to determine level of salt contamination.
7.1.2.4 PREPARATION OF ADJOINING FACTORY APPLIED COATING

A minimum of the first 75 mm of factory coating adjacent to the field joint area shall also be prepared to
provide a suitable surface to which the field joint coating can adhere. Methods for preparing this area
depends on the factory applied coating, and details are described below. In all cases, the first stage shall
be the complete removal of dirt, grease, and other forms of contamination.
However, as the parent coatings are very similar (3LPE and 2LPE), the same method of preparation
applies as follows:
 The toe of FBE, if provided beyond the polyethylene layer termination, shall be lightly sweep
abrasive blast cleaned or hand abraded for a roughened finish with no loosely bonded coating
remaining.
 Polyethylene outer coating shall be either scraped with a surform or similar tool, or abraded with a
coarse flexible sanding disc (P60) to provide a firm key.
 If it can be demonstrated to be beneficial and recommended by SUPPLIER, controlled flame
treatment with an appropriate oxidising flame shall be performed. Measurements of surface energy
may be taken before and after flame treatment using surface tension pens to determine
effectiveness of the treatment.
7.1.2.5 CONTAMINATION OF PREPARED SURFACES

Before field joint coating is applied, residual abrasive dust and debris shall be removed from surface of the
joint by blowing with clean compressed air or another method, subject to approval by CONTRACTOR.
A prepared field joint that becomes contaminated in any way before coating application can be performed
shall be subject to further cleaning as stated above.
7.1.2.6 QUALITY CONTROL OF SURFACE PREPARATION

Relative humidity, dew point, and steel temperature shall be measured and recorded.
Visual inspection of each field joint shall be performed over 100% of the surface to determine compliance
with sections 7.1.2.1 and 7.1.2.2.
Level of dust contamination shall be determined in accordance with ISO 8502-3. Degree of cleanliness
shall be rating 2 or better.

7.1.3 Coating application
Coatings shall not be applied if relative humidity is greater than 85% or steel temperature is less than 3
degrees Celsius above dew point.
Field joint shall be coated within 4 hours of surface preparation or before any visual deterioration of the
surface, whichever is sooner.
Immediately before application, surface temperature of the joint shall be within temperature range specified
by coating SUPPLIER. Temperature monitoring shall be performed as follows:
 Temperature of the joint shall be monitored using an approved temperature measurement
technique.
 Instruments used for this purpose shall be fully calibrated.
Coating shall be applied in accordance with SUPPLIER recommendations by trained personnel. If preheat
is required to raise temperature of steel substrate, induction heating shall be used.
Should the Field Joint Coating be a combination of Liquid Epoxy and Heat-Shrinkable Sleeve, the Liquid
Epoxy will be applied onto the metallic substrate with a Wet Film Thickness range recommended by
MANUFACTURER. The Liquid Epoxy shall then be cured using induction coil or any method for a duration
or to a curing temperature as per MANUFACTURER recommendation.
Once the Liquid Epoxy cured, the Heat-Shrinkable Sleeve shall be applied onto the Liquid Epoxy and be
overlapping the parent coating.
Application of preheat shall not result in oxidation of surface of steel or damage to parent coating to an
extent that would be detrimental to final quality of field joint coating.
Each induction heating coil used to heat pipe at any stage in surface preparation and coating process shall
undergo a heat profile test during field joint coating pre-qualification as follows:
 Heat profile test shall involve fixing at least six thermocouples to the steel substrate and recording
the temperature profile across and around the circumference of the field joint during rise and decay
in temperature.
 A permanent record of heat rise and decay for each induction coil used shall be retained for
duration of production work scope.
 Temperature variation across the field joint shall not exceed 20 degrees Celsius and still be the
minimum requirement as per SUPPLIER.
A change in generator shall necessitate retesting of each induction coil and production of new profile
reports.
If coating is applied using automated equipment, a documented maintenance routine shall be developed
to ensure reliability of the equipment as follows:
 Sufficient spare parts shall be available at site to fully support maintenance activities and prevent
prolonged equipment outages.
 Documented maintenance routine shall form part of inspection and test plan.
7.1.4 Final acceptance of applied coating

Applied coating shall be of uniform appearance over the entire surface, with no foreign matter inclusions
(grit, dust, etc.). In particular no surface defects detrimental to the quality of the coating (grit, foreign
particles, pitting, blisters, etc) shall be observed. Visual acceptance criteria shall be defined during
PQT/PPT and considered during production.
Tests following application shall be performed as specified in Tables 13 and 14.
7.2 Application of polyurethane foam on concrete weight coating sections.
7.2.1 Preparation of PU materials and previous applied coating
Prior to use, each drum of polyol shall be rolled or agitated for at least 30 minutes.
Heat shrinkable sleeve application and following relevant inspection tests and checks as per production
requirements shall be completed before any step of PU infill application.
Temperature of the heat shrinkable sleeve shall be checked and shall be in accordance with SUPPLIER'S
recommendations.
Since the purpose of the PU material is to fill the field joint annulus, PU product shall face the concrete
coating and shall be flush with the concrete weight coating external OD.
7.2.2 Preparation before injection of PU foam
Polyurethane shall be applied using only one mould. Application using multiple moulds is not accepted.
Where necessary a gas torch may be used to remove excessive surface moisture on the concrete
interface.
A disposable mould shall be fitted around the field joint ensuring centralisation over the field joint coating
area, equal overlap of 50mm minimum on either side of the concrete weight coating. Mould ends and seam
shall be ensured to be sealed to prevent significant spillage.
The mould shall be secured and held in place typically using up to 5 disposable metal mould bands with
metal clips. The bands and metal clips shall be designed not to protrude more than 5mm in thickness over
the mould and to avoid any detrimental interaction with fabrication and installation equipment and
processes. The design of the mould, bands and clips shall be provided to CONTRACTOR for review and
approval.
Cup shots of the PU material shall be taken and a visual inspection will be carried out. Cup shots shall be
sectioned and visually inspected for uniformity of mixing, homogenous material, no streaks and no hollow
voids.
Alternatively, a reusable mould can be used, considering that if a releasing agent is used, it shall not
contaminate any part of the previously applied field joint coating, the parent coating and concrete coating,
and the fabrication line and environment.
Once set onto the concrete weight coating, the mould will be preheated to maximum 80 degrees Celsius
and the temperature of the mould shall then be checked at several locations using a digital pyrometer.

PU material shall be injected in accordance with SUPPLIER’s approved procedure, with the correct
volumes of polyol compound and isocyanate compound in proportions according to MANUFACTURER
instructions and controlled via an approved metering and mixing system. Manual mixing of production
materials shall not be allowed.
A minimum period time from completion of PU injection shall be considered to allow the PU material to
rise and cure. This time shall be respected before the field joint is inspected and is moved for laying.
Once the expanding foam has risen to the top of the mould, it is closed using a hand held former and
curing allowed to complete and any excess foam will be trimmed from the ports.
7.2.3 Appearance of applied coating
Applied coating shall be of uniform appearance over the entire surface and internally, uniformity of mixing,
homogenous material, no streaks and no important porosity.
Checks will be performed during PQT, PPT and on cup shots during production.
7.3 Testing
Throughout production, regular inspection of surface cleaning, surface preparation, and coating application
shall be performed at each stage with the relevant frequency as follows:
 Inspection requirements during surface preparation as per section 7.1.2
 Inspection requirements during and after coating application as per sections 7.1.3, 7.2 and 8.
 Relevant inspection and test procedures are given in sections 7.3 and 8
 Activities listed in inspection and test procedures shall be the minimum acceptable to
CONTRACTOR.
7.4 Coating repairs

For each linepipe coating and field joint coating combination to be used, a coating defect acceptance
criteria and repair procedure shall be subject to review and approval by CONTRACTOR before procedure
prequalification.
Repairs shall be at the discretion of CONTRACTOR, and in the case of HSS (including LE if applicable),
shall be limited to repair of damaged areas created by testing.
Mechanical damages inferior to 1cm², repairs with PE melt sticks are accepted. When damaged surface
is superior to 1 cm², previously applied HSS shall be replaced and a new sleeve shall be installed, with LE
if application. Stripping shall be carried out in accordance with a procedure documented in the application
procedure approved by CONTRACTOR.
Any HSS coated area that fails to meet the requirements of this Specification shall be stripped and the
coating re-applied.
Stripping shall be carried out in accordance with a procedure documented in the application procedure,
qualified as part of the PQT and approved by CONTRACTOR. Stripping activities shall not damage the
adjacent factory coating or linepipe surface. Heating shall not result in pipe temperatures exceeding 275
degrees Celsius.
All repairs and instances of defective coating stripping and re-application shall be noted in the Daily Log
and shall be traceable to individual batches of coating repair materials.

Any injected PU field joint coating found to be unacceptable or does not meet any inspection criterion
shall be peeled off immediately at the PU moulding coating station and shall be re-performed online.

7.5 Marking
If marking is requested on the pipeline outer surface next to the FJC, SUPPLIER will provide a marking
product compatible with the concrete weight coating material.
CONTRACTOR shall provide the information requested to be marked on the pipeline outer surface.

8. COATING APPLICATION – PROCEDURE PRE-QUALIFICATION

8.1 General
Proposed procedures to be used for field application of the specified field joint coating system shall fully
comply with this Specification and shall be subject to approval by CONTRACTOR.
Before start of production coating, proposed procedures for field joint coating shall be qualified to the
requirements of this Specification.
8.2 Coating procedure specification

Prior to the start of procedure qualification trial (PQT), the SUPPLIER shall prepare a procedure
specification detailing the proposed procedures to be used for field application of the specified field joint
coating system. The coating procedure specification shall fully comply with this Specification and shall be
subject to approval by CONTRACTOR before the commencement of the procedure qualification trials.
Coating procedure specification shall incorporate full details of the following:

 Full descriptions of raw materials, their SUPPLIER (s), and grades to be used, including current
data sheets that provide values for basic properties of each material.
 Full description of simulation test to be performed and approved - including maximum loads and
minimum cycle times for each activity.
 SUPPLIER’s instructions for application.
 Raw material verification test methods and results.
 Preliminary pipe inspection.
 Pipe cleaning/dirt and grease removal.
 Blast cleaning abrasives and techniques.
 Testing for soluble salts.
 Abrasive blast cleaning quality, standard, and surface profiles.
 Method of dust removal.
 Measurement of residual dust contamination.
 Pipe preheat method and pipe temperature at point of coating.
 Field Joint Coating application procedures.
 Time required for Field Joint Coating application.
 Coating inspection procedures, testing methods, and acceptance criteria.
 Coating repair procedures and testing of defective Field Joint Coating.
 Stripping of defective Field Joint Coating.
 Marking, traceability and documentation.
 ITP.
The coating procedure specification shall cover all items associated with quality control as defined in this
specification and any agreed options for the specific FJC.
All coating work, testing and inspection shall be carried out according to the approved coating procedure
specification.
The procedure specification shall be signed by the CONTRACTOR to signify compliance with the
requirements of this Specification.
The coating specification shall be updated by SUPPLIER and re-approved by CONTRACTOR prior to PPT
and the start of production coating.

The coating procedure specification, once approved, shall not be changed by the SUPPLIER without prior
written authorization of the CONTRACTOR.
8.3 Coating procedure approval tests/prequalification

Before commencement of coating procedure approval tests, documented coating procedures shall be
subject to approval by CONTRACTOR (see section 8.2). Documents to be submitted for CONTRACTOR
approval by the SUPPLIER prior to PQT shall include a coating procedure specification covering PQT and
production, ITP covering PQT and a tentative daily log. These procedures shall include test methods,
required frequencies and acceptance criteria as detailed in the annexes of this Specification.
Coating procedure approval tests will be witnessed by CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall have notice
of at least 7 working days to witness procedures and tests.
At least three field joints shall be prepared and coated during coating procedure approval tests in
accordance with the approved coating procedure.
During procedure qualification, the cycle times for each activity shall be recorded and reported as part of
the procedure qualification.
Qualification tests shall be carried out on representative pipes, having the same diameter, thickness,
longitudinal and field welds as the production pipes. Tests shall be carried out on a pipe coated with the
actual parent (plant-applied) coating.
The CONTRACTOR shall engage the SUPPLIER(s) to assist during the PQT to ensure the correct use of
the coating material(s) and to train CONTRACTOR personnel if applicable.
All tools and equipment (e.g. for induction heating, abrasive blasting, coating application and inspection)
being used for PQT shall be of the same type as those being used for the actual field joint coating.
As a minimum, tests shall be performed on raw materials used and on final coating on all three test field
joints in accordance with relevant inspection and test requirements in section 11 for formal approval of the
overall coating application procedure.
Proposed coating repair procedures shall be qualified during PQT. Qualification of repaired coatings shall
involve carrying out all the tests specified for qualification of each applicable field joint coating. Test results
shall satisfy the quality requirements detailed in this Specification. (Repair criteria are specified in section
7.4 of this Specification).
Within 4 days of completion of coating procedure approval tests, a written test report, complete with a full
set of records covering properties of raw materials and applied field joint coating, shall be submitted to
CONTRACTOR for approval.
8.4 Pre-production trial (PPT)

A PPT shall be performed on three joints to be coated, prior to full production, on site or lay barge. The
joints considered could either be the first three joints of the flowline being laid, or three joints made from
dummy parent coated pipe(s), with the 3LPE original parent coating and the original or simulated concrete
weight coating.
The requirements below shall be verified during the PPT:
 Surface condition and adhesion of the plant-applied coating on steel in the vicinity of the cutbacks
 Field joint coating materials.
 Application procedure.
 Equipment being used for surface preparation and coating application.

 Heating equipment and results when used.

 Application of the coating system.
 Qualification of the coating operatives and CONTRACTOR’s inspectors that will actually be used
in the field.
 Properties of the applied FJC
The above shall comply with the requirements of this specification and the results of any previous PQT.
Test methods and acceptance criteria for PPT shall be those specified in section 11.
The PPT shall be carried out in presence of the CONTRACTOR at the start of operations when equipment
and personnel are mobilized on site on the first joints to be coated or on identical joints not part of the
production.
Documents to be submitted prior to PPT (and production) shall include a PQT report, coating procedure
specification for production, ITP for production, Daily Log, final documentation index.
8.5 Production testing and inspection

The CONTRACTOR shall perform inspection and testing during production in accordance with an ITP to
verify the surface preparation, coating application and the specified properties of the applied FJC in
accordance with section 12 for each FJC type.
The ITP shall be prepared by the CONTRACTOR in compliance with section 12 of this Specification and
shall be approved by CONTRACTOR prior to the start of PQT. The ITP shall identify all inspection activities
and tests, their frequency and the relevant inspection authorities.
Destructive tests specified for production quality assurance shall be carried out on test zones distributed
along dummy pipes coated with the actual parent (plant applied) coatings. The length of the test zones
shall be equivalent to the field joint coating length and circumferential cap welds shall be added at the
center of each of the test zones to simulate the field weld.
Representative dummy pipes for each production pipe diameter and plant applied coating combination
shall be made available for production quality assurance.

9. FIELD JOINT COATINGS, COATING APPLICATION, AND QUALITY

9.1 Heat shrinkable materials
9.1.1 General
Field joint coating using heat shrinkable materials shall meet all the minimum requirements of ISO 21809-
3, together with amendments detailed in this Specification. Field joint coating systems based on heat-
shrinkable materials shall be a polyethylene based layer, applied over a liquid epoxy primer layer if required
necessary.
Heat shrinkable coatings shall consist of a polyolefin based backing with a hot melt adhesive inner layer
as follows:
 Heat shrinkable material shall be supplied either in tube form or as a wraparound sleeve.
 Wraparound sleeve, if used, may have a separate closure piece.
Use of tubular sleeves shall be subject to CONTRACTOR approval.
Heat shrinkable materials shall be applied in conjunction with a compatible primer (if required necessary)
to be provided by the same SUPPLIER as heat shrink sleeve.
9.1.2 Technical information
Data sheets that provide information on coating material in accordance with Table 5 shall be obtained from
coating material SUPPLIER.
Property
Date of issue of information.
Trade (commercial) name of product
Generic description of sheath material and adhesive
Name of SUPPLIER
Shrinkable material type
Adhesive type
Nominal thickness (as supplied)
Recommended storage conditions, temperature, minimum and maximum
Shelf life at storage temperature
Mechanical properties of sheath film
Functional properties of the system
Shape of delivered product
Colour
Maximum operating temperature with relevant test data
Type of closure (if relevant)
Method of application of the closure piece
Primer/first layer if applicable
% Solids by weight
% Solids by volume
Recommended application methods and ambient conditions
Solvent required for thinning/cleaning
Steel temperature range for application
Maximum over-coating interval versus temperature
Maximum thickness
Curing time versus temperature

TABLE 5 TECHNICAL DATASHEET FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE MATERIALS
Application of heat shrinkable material shall comply with the SUPPLIER’s instructions, except that
preheating of the field joint shall be by induction heating only, unless allowed otherwise by CONTRACTOR.
After application, the minimum average thickness of the Field Joint Coating (HSS and Liquid Epoxy if
applicable) shall be 2.5mm (the minimum nominal value). Any point of the Field Joint Coating shall have
a minimum thickness of 90% of the minimum nominal value on the field joint body, and of, 75% of the
minimum nominal value on the weld seam. The minimum coating thickness on top of the weld bead shall
be minimum 0.8 mm.
9.1.3 Quality control of surface preparation and coating application
9.1.3.1 GENERAL
Inspection and testing schedule for surface preparation and coating application is shown in sections 11
and 12.
9.1.3.2 COATING APPLICATION

Tests applicability and frequencies are defined in Tables 13 and 14 respectively for PQT/PPT and
Production.
 Total thickness shall be determined at a minimum of 12 locations around the field joint. Test shall
not be performed at the indentation locations during PQT (see section 9.1.3.2).
 Holiday detection
a. Holiday detection of thickness of coating over total coated joint shall be performed at 5 kV/mm.
b. No holidays shall be allowed.
 Peel adhesion strength
a. Performed on both steel and factory coating.
b. Once the FJC has cooled down to ambient temperature.
c. Minimum peel adhesion strengths shall be as follows:
Substrate Polyethylene HSS

Steel Minimum 30N/cm at 23 degrees Celsius
Factory coating Minimum 4N/cm at 23 degrees Celsius
TABLE 6 PEEL ADHESION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVE
 Impact resistance: finished coating shall withstand a minimum impact of 5 J/mm without production
of a holiday, if subsequently holiday tested in accordance with section 9.1.3.2.
 Indentation resistance: minimum residual thickness shall be as follows:
Polyethylene HSS
Maximum 0.6 mm at 23 degrees Celsius
TABLE 7 INDENTATION REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVE
 Cathodic disbondment resistance: maximum disbondment from a 6 mm holiday shall be as follows:
Polyethylene HSS
Maximum 10 mm after 28 days at 23 degrees Celsius
TABLE 8 CATHODIC DISBONDMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR HEAT SHRINKABLE SLEEVE

9.2 Polyurethane foam
9.2.1 General
The polyurethane layer shall be a tough elastomer with final properties formed by mixing a polyether based
polyol compound with an isocyanate compound.
The polyurethane material shall comply with the minimum requirements below in accordance with its
function.
9.2.2 Technical information

Data sheets that provide information on coating material in accordance with Table 9 shall be obtained from
coating material SUPPLIER.
Property
Date of issue of information.
Trade (commercial) name of product
Generic description of polyurethane material
Name of SUPPLIER
Polyurethane type
Recommended storage conditions, temperature, minimum and maximum
Shelf life at storage temperature
Shape of delivered product
Colour
Maximum operating temperature with relevant test data
% Solids by weight
% Solids by volume
Recommended application methods and ambient conditions
Solvent required for thinning/cleaning
Steel temperature range for application
Curing time versus temperature
TABLE 9 TECHNICAL DATASHEET FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM MATERIALS
9.2.3 Quality control of surface preparation and coating application
9.2.3.1 GENERAL
Inspection and testing schedule for preparation and coating application is shown in sections 11 and 12.
9.2.3.2 COATING APPLICATION

Tests applicability and frequencies are defined in Tables 13 and 14, respectively for PQT/PPT
and Production.
 Polyol/Isocyanate ratio shall be checked immediately before PU application and shall be exactly
according to the specified range by MANUFACTURER
 Total thickness shall be such that the PU foam infill is flush with the concrete weight coating.
 Density shall be as follows:
Polyurethane Foam
160 kg/m3
TABLE 10 DENSITY REQUIREMENTS FOR POLYURETHANE FOAM

 No hollow voids greater than 100cm3 are allowed

 It shall be demonstrated by the test to qualify load of roller after PU application that field joints can
support the applicable loads after achieving this specified range of shore hardness.
 Compression shall be as follows:

10. QUALIFICATION OF OPERATORS

The personnel who will apply the field joint coating system and the repair products have to individually
qualified, either through a Certification scheme or by demonstration to the CONTRACTOR inspectors of
their competence at the start-up of the coating operations, during PPT. Technical assistance from the
MANUFACTURER shall be ensured for training of personnel and verification of their qualification for a
correct application of their product.
Operators which are qualified by coating of large diameter pipes shall be considered as qualified for
production coating application on smaller diameter pipes, but not vice versa.
SUPPLIER shall not replace the qualified SUPPLIERs without informing CONTRACTOR. A new
qualification test shall be organised for the new SUPPLIERs and at the SUPPLIER’s expense.

11. INSPECTION AND TESTING DURING PQT AND PPT

11.1 General
A summary of the PQT and PPT scope is presented in Table 12.
Parent Coating Pipe dimensions and Number of field joint Number of field joint
Interface coating to be performed to be performed
during PQT during PPT
3LPE – 3LPE (for 24’’ OD x 19.1mm WT pipe with 3 with LE+HSS 3 with LE+HSS
flowline) 3.5mm-thick 3LPE coating with 1 with LE+HSS and 1 with PU infill only (no
simulated concrete weight PU infill LE+HSS)
coating thickness 1 with PU infill only (no LE to be assessed if
LE+HSS) needed
LE to be assessed if
needed
3LPE – 3LPE (for 24’’ OD x 19.1mm WT pipe with Covered by 3LPE-
Covered by 3LPE-
spools) 3.5mm-thick 3LPE coating 3LPE (for flowline)
3LPE (for flowline)
without concrete weight
coating
3LPE – 2LPE (for 24’’ ODx 21mm WT pipe with 1 with LE+HSS 1 with LE+HSS
spools between 1.8mm-thick 2LPE coating LE to be assessed if LE to be assessed if
straight sections and without concrete weight needed needed
bends) coating
TABLE 11 PQT AND PPT JOINT REQUIREMENTS
11.2 Inspection and testing

Table 13 summarises minimum testing to be performed by SUPPLIER for the field joint coating during
PQT and PPT.
Test procedures and associated standards provided in this table may not be applicable. Should the test
procedures and associated standards provided in this table be modified, alternative specific testing
procedure shall be produced and submitted to CONTRACTOR review and approval.
Properties Test methods Requirements Frequency

during PQT and
PPT
1. Raw materials
1.1 Materials storage / - Batch numbers All materials
identification
1.2 Materials batch - In accordance with All materials
certificates conformity certificate
2. Surface preparation
2.1 Compressed air for blast ASTM D4285 Free of oil, condensed Once per day
cleaning moisture and any other
contaminants
2.2 Abrasive cleanliness ASTM D4940 Conductivity lower than At start
1000 micro Siemens.
No oil after 30 minutes
in water

2.3 Steel temperature Contact + 3°C above dew point 3 joints

thermometer
2.4 Salt contamination prior ISO 8502-6 and Lower than 20 mg/m2 3 joints
to grit blasting ISO 8502-9
2.5 Visual inspection of the ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 1/2 3 joints
blast cleaned surface No oil, no grease
contamination
Alternatively St 3 if
acceptable
2.6 Dust contamination of the ISO 8502-3 Equal or less than 2 3 joints
blast cleaned surface
2.7 Roughness of the blast ISO 8503-1, ISO Ry5 minimum 50 μm- 3 joints
cleaned surface 8503-4 or ISO Maximum 100µm
8503-5 Cut-off 2.5mm if ISO
8503-4 is used
2.8 Examination of the PE Visual Abrasion : regularly 3 joints
parent coating abraded on the whole
surface
3. LE application if applicable
3.1 Heating of the surface to As per SUPPLIER As per 3 joints
be coated procedure MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
3.2 LE thickness WFT gauge As per 3 joints
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
3.3 LE curing heating Contact probe As per 3 joints
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
4. Application of HSS
4.1 Visual inspection of Visual inspection Free of foreign particles 3 joints
previous coated surface
(LE)
4.2 HSS application - As per 3 joints
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
4.3 Cooling - As per 3 joints
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
5. Post-HSS application tests
5.1 Holiday detection test on ISO 21809-3 No holiday 3 joints
coated field joint Annex C
5.2 Total HSS thickness Electromagnetic Measurement of the 3 joints
(including LE if gauge as per ISO HSS FJC shall be done
applicable) 21809-3 Annex B at 3 / 6 / 9 /12 o'clock,
on either side of the
weld and on the weld.
Minimum average:
2.5mm

5.3 Visual inspection of the - The appearance of the 3 joints

coating coating applied shall be
homogeneous across
the entire surface, in
particular no surface
defects detrimental to
the quality of the coating
(grit, foreign particles,
pitting, blisters, etc) shall
be observed.
5.4 Overlap length - 50 mm minimum 3 joints
5.5 Adhesion to steel (Peel ISO 21809-3 Minimum 30 N/cm 3 joints

test) at ambient Annex H
temperature
5.6 Adhesion test with parent ISO 21809-3 Minimum 4 N/cm 3 joints
coating at ambient Annex H
temperature
5.7 Cathodic Disbonding at ISO 21809-3 Μαξιµυµ 10mm 3 joints (PQT
ambient temperature / 28 Annex G only)
days
5.8 Indentation resistance ISO 21809-3 Μαξιµυµ 0.6 mm at 3 joints (PQT
test at ambient Annex E 23°C only)
temperature
5.9 Impact test at ambient ISO 21809-3 Minimum 5 Joules/mm 3 joints (PQT
temperature Annex E Visual inspection only)
Holiday detection : 5
kV/mm (25 kV max)
No holiday
6. Polyurethane Foam injection
6.1 Visual inspection of Visual inspection Free of foreign particles 1 joint
previous coated surface
(LE+HSS)
6.2 HSS outer surface Contact As per SUPPLIER'S 1 joint
temperature thermometer recommendations
6.3 Appearance on cup shots Visual Uniformity of mixing, 1 cup shot per
homogenous material, joint injected
no streaks and no
hollow voids
6.4 Mixing Ratio on cup shots Approved metering Correct mix ratio as per 1 cup shot per
and mixing system MANUFACTURER's joint injected
recommendations
6.5 Mould setup and Ruler and contact Mould securely fastened Every joint
preheating thermometer on concrete coating, at
the right location and
preheated to a
temperature
recommended by
SUPPLIER

6.6 Polyurethane injection Strokes or Correct volume injected Every joint

approved metering to guarantee full infill
system after curing of PU
material
6.7 Curing time Timer For information during Every joint
PQT
6.8 Sound test Plastic or Rubber No hollow void detected Every joint
Mallet or Hammer
6.9 Density To be defined by As per 1 joint
SUPPLIER MANUFACTURER'S
datasheet
6.10 Compression To be agreed To be agreed To be agreed
6.11 Simulated roller box test SUPPLIER’S No sign of damage To be agreed

and loads (1) procedure (to be
submitted for
approval)
TABLE 12 PQT AND PPT TESTING REQUIREMENTS
(1) Simulated roller box test shall be carried out on the 24” OD pipes. SUPPLIER shall define detailed
procedure and test arrangement that will be used by SUPPLIER pending on available testing facilities.

12. INSPECTION AND TESTING DURING PRODUCTION

Table 14 summarises minimum testing to be performed by SUPPLIER for the field joint coating during
production.
Test frequencies will be agreed with SUPPLIER and subject to CONTRACTOR approval.
Properties Test methods Requirements Frequency

during
Production
1. Raw materials
1.1 Materials storage / - Batch numbers All materials
identification
1.2 Materials batch - In accordance with All materials
certificates conformity certificate
2. Surface preparation
2.1 Compressed air for ASTM D4285 Free of oil, condensed Once per day
blast cleaning moisture and any other
contaminants
2.2 Abrasive cleanliness ASTM D4940 Conductivity lower than Once per day
1000 micro Siemens.
No oil after 30 minutes
in waterOnce per day
2.3 Steel temperature Contact + 3°C above dew point Each field joint.
thermometer
2.4 Salt contamination ISO 8502-6 and Lower than 20 mg/m2 Once per day
prior to grit-blasting ISO 8502-9
2.5 Visual inspection of ISO 8501-1 Sa 2 1/2 Each field joint.
the blast cleaned No oil, no grease
surface contamination
Alternatively St 3 if
acceptable
2.6 Dust contamination of ISO 8502-3 Equal or less than 2 Twice per shift
the blast cleaned
surface

2.7 Roughness of the ISO 8503-1, ISO Ry5 minimum 50 μm Two locations on
blast cleaned surface 8503-4 or ISO and 100µm maximum – each field joint for
8503-5 Cut-off 2.5mm if ISO the first 5
8503-4 is used production welds
per shift on first
production day (or
whenever the
cycle time is
decreased).
For the rest of
production, two
locations on one
field joint at the
start of each shift
and every 4 hours
thereafter.
2.8 Examination of the PE Visual Abrasion : regularly Each field joint.
parent coating abraded on the whole
surface
3. LE application if applicable
3.1 Heating of the surface As per SUPPLIER As per Each field joint.
to be coated procedure MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
3.2 LE thickness - As per Each field joint.
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
3.3 LE curing heating - As per Each field joint.
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
4. Application of HSS
4.1 Visual inspection of Visual inspection Free from foreign Each field joint.
previous coated particles
surface (LE)
4.2 HSS application - As per Each field joint.
MANUFACTURER’s
recommendations
4.3 Cooling - As per PQT results Each field joint.
5. Post-HSS application tests
5.1 Holiday detection test ISO 21809-3 No holiday Each field joint.
on coated field joint Annex C
5.2 Total HSS thickness Electromagnetic Measurement of the 15 first joints at
(including LE if gauge as per ISO HSS FJC shall be done the beginning of
applicable) 21809-3 Annex B at 3 / 6 / 9 /12 o'clock, both first shifts
on either side of the and then once at
weld and on the weld. the beginning of
Minimum average: the shift
2.5mm

5.3 Visual inspection of Visual The appearance of the Each field joint.
the coating coating applied shall be
homogeneous across
the entire surface, in
particular no surface
defects detrimental to
the quality of the coating
(grit, foreign particles,
pitting, blisters, etc)
shall be observed.
5.4 Adhesion to steel The applied HSS Ensure that the Once per shift
(Peel test) at ambient shall be gently adhesive remains in
temperature pulled with a place and is fully
finger the edge of bonded to the factory
the backing of the coating.
HSS back at 4
locations around
the FJC.
6. Polyurethane Foam injection

6.1 Visual inspection of Visual inspection Free of foreign particles Each field joint.
previous coated
surface (LE+HSS)
6.2 HSS outer surface Contact As per SUPPLIER'S Each field joint.
temperature thermometer recommendations
6.3 Appearance on cup Visual Uniformity of mixing, 1 cup shot at start
shots homogenous material, of each shift and
no streaks and no twice during the
hollow voids shift
6.4 Mixing Ratio on cup Approved Correct mix ratio as per 1 cup shot at start
shots metering and MANUFACTURER's of each shift and
mixing system recommendations twice during the
shift
6.5 Mould setup and Ruler and contact Mould securely fastened Each field joint.
preheating thermometer on concrete coating, at
the right location and
preheated to a
temperature qualified
during PQT
6.6 Polyurethane injection Strokes or Correct volume injected Each field joint.
approved to guarantee full infill
metering system after curing of PU
material
6.7 Sound test Plastic or Rubber No hollow void detected At start of each
Mallet or Hammer shift and twice
during the shift
6.8 Density To be defined by As per At start of each
SUPPLIER MANUFACTURER'S shift and twice
datasheet during the shift

TABLE 13 PRODUCTION TESTING REQUIREMENTS

13. FIELD JOINT COATING WORKING STATIONS CONFIGURATION

Two working stations are available for field joint coating during installation on Protis vessel.
Base case configuration concerning field joint coating is described in Table 15:
Working Station Field Joint Coating Activity

Operation to be performed prior to Parent Coating Preparation
Working Station FJC
Working Station FJC-1 (before Field Joint Surface Preparation
tensioners) Application of Liquid Epoxy Coating
Induction Heating and Epoxy Curing
HSS application
Inspection
Working Station FJC-2 (after Application of PU mould
tensioners) Injection of PU
Curing
Inspection
TABLE 14 FIELD JOINT COATING WORKING STATIONS CONFIGURATION
Field joint coating configuration shall be agreed between SUPPLIER and CONTRACTOR.
SUPPLIER shall provide cycle times as per the mainline configuration described in the above table.

14. DOCUMENTATION
14.1 General
SUPPLIER shall furnish all documentation in the English language.
SUPPLIER's documentation procedures shall be designed to ensure full traceability through all stages of
preparation, coating and testing, considering coated components, applied coating products, their
respective numbers (such as pipe number, product batch number, Field Joint Coating number if
applicable...) via a daily log whose format will be discussed with CONTRACTOR.
SUPPLIER's documentation, of any nature, shall clearly reference the Contract together with component
or material batch identification as appropriate.
All inspection and test results and all raw materials certificates shall be recorded in their correspondent
record sheet and all record sheets shall be retained for inclusion within as built records.
All reports shall be signed by SUPPLIER to show compliance with the requirements of this Standard.
14.2 Report documentation

SUPPLIER shall submit a complete report of qualification tests results to CONTRACTOR for approval.
During field joint coating operations, SUPPLIER shall submit daily reports to CONTRACTOR detailing the
following as a minimum:
 Serial numbers / weld numbers of each field joint coated;
 Cumulative number of field joints coated, and percentage completion;
 Number of field joints accepted, and total number accepted to date by CONTRACTOR.
 The test record shall become part of the Fabrication Record Book.
On completion of production, SUPPLIER shall deliver to CONTRACTOR a comprehensive bound original

document record and additional copies as specified in the Contract containing, but not limited to, the
following information:
 CONTRACTOR Purchase Order and variations
 Relevant approved procedures
 Quality control procedures
 CONTRACTOR Inspection Release Certificate.
 Batch certificates for all coating consumables.
 NDE reports / test results
 Production test reports.
 Concession Requests.

15. HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION

Storage of all FJC material shall be performed in such a manner as to minimise risk of any contamination,
damage and prevent deterioration in it condition.
The materials shall be handled and stored in accordance with the MANUFACTURERS instructions or as
directed by an authorised representative of the MANUFACTURER.
All FBE, adhesive and PE shall be supplied in sealed, damage-free, clearly marked containers giving the
following information:
 MANUFACTURER’S name.
 The batch number.
 The date and place of manufacture.
 Safety Instructions.
 Weight of material
 Expiry date of use.
SUPPLIER shall provide MANUFACTURER’s test certificates for the materials confirming compliance with
this standard prior to coating.
Each batch of materials shall be used within the time limits identified within the manufacturer’s
recommendations, or discarded.
Storage and handling of all raw materials shall be monitored and recorded.
Material showing signs of packing damage, dampness or non-compliance with the MANUFACTURER’s
data sheet shall be quarantined for further inspection and testing.

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DOCUMENT: SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD JOINT COATING

4. LINE PIPE, BENDS AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS .......................................... 9

6. FIELD JOINT COATING DESCRIPTION.................................................................. 11

7. SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION ................................... 13

8. COATING APPLICATION – PROCEDURE PRE-QUALIFICATION ......................... 20

9. FIELD JOINT COATINGS, COATING APPLICATION, AND QUALITY.................... 23

10. QUALIFICATION OF OPERATORS ...................................................................... 27

11. INSPECTION AND TESTING DURING PQT AND PPT ........................................ 28

12. INSPECTION AND TESTING DURING PRODUCTION........................................ 32

13. FIELD JOINT COATING WORKING STATIONS CONFIGURATION ................... 36

15. HANDLING, STORAGE AND TRANSPORTATION .............................................. 38

NO TABLE OF FIGURES ENTRIES FOUND.

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The design should take into account:

1.2 Objective of the document

1.3 Change since last revision

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2LPE Two-Layer Polyethylene

1.6 System of units

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2.2 References of document issued by GEOCEAN

2.3 Codes and standards

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[C8] ISO 8503-4 2012 Preparation of steel substrates before application

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3.2 Reference documents

3.3 Conflict of information

3.4 Project specification and data sheets

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4. LINE PIPE, BENDS AND DESIGN CHARACTERISTICS

Design life of the project is 20 years.

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6. FIELD JOINT COATING DESCRIPTION

Density of the polyurethane foam infill shall be of 160 kg/m3.

HSS will overlap the 3LPE over 50 mm.

In each case, field joint coatings that are used shall:

6.2 Coating materials

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Coating Cutback details (symetrical)

6.3.2 24” OD x 19.1mm WT pipe straight sections for spools

Coating Cutback details (symetrical)

6.3.3 24” OD x 21mm WT bends for spools

Coating Cutback details (symetrical)

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7. SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION

7.1.1 Surface cleaning

7.1.2 Steel surface preparation

7.1.2.1 SURFACE PREPARATION

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