WAHA OIL COMPANY

SPECIFICATION FOR
FACTORY APPLIED INTERNAL COATING
OF PIPE SPOOLS, AND FITTINGS

DOCUMENT No. ENG-TS-X-SP-0015

(Document previously issued as TS CL-04)

Rev.
Issued Endorsed Appr’d
No. Date Description
By By By

0 Sept ‘04 Issued as Company Standard SB MAE SBO

1 Nov ‘04 Surface Profile re-defined 25-80 µm SB MAE SBO

ISSUED
Rev.1

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 SCOPE & DEFINITIONS 3

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS 3
3. SERVICE DATA 3
4. MATERIAL REQUIREMENT 4
5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION PLAN 4
6. COATING SYSTEM & APPLICATION 4
7. INSPECTION & TESTING 6
8. SUPPLIER’S PROCEDURES & QUALIFICATION 7
9. INSPECTION AND QA/QC PROGRAM 7
10. TRANSPORT & HANDLING 8
11. GENERAL 8
12. PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE 8
APPENDIX 1 9
APPENDIX 2 10
APPENDIX 3 12

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 1. SCOPE & DEFINITIONS

a. This specification outlines the basic requirements for pipe, fittings and coating material,
internal coating application, and supply of factory applied internally coated pipe
joints/spools, fittings and valves for oil/gas/formation water and injection water
flowlines and miscellaneous plant piping. Acceptable pipe joints shall be of insert type.
Friction fitted systems are not acceptable.
b. In this specification, COMPANY refers to Waha Oil Company (WOC). SUPPLIER
refers to the party supplying the coated pipes or any sub-vendor involved in any phase of
production.
c. All supplier exceptions to requirements contained in this procedure shall be provided to
COMPANY in writing (quotation, letter, fax etc.) for review.
d. The paint application shall be carried out in a coating plant/factory qualified for
production of coated pipe in accordance with this specification.
e. Pipe material specifications are as described in the appropriate WOC Quotation Request
and related documents.
f. The typical isometrics for standard spool pieces and coating of joints with flange in one
or both ends shall be as per Appendices 2 & 3 respectively.
g. Typical coating material properties are given in Appendices # 1
h. Internal coating of valves is covered in a separate specification ENG-TS-X-SP-0017,
which the SUPPLIER shall adhere to, wherever applicable.

2. APPLICABLE STANDARDS

a. Waha Oil Company Paint, Coat and Wrap Manual: General Specification.
b. Relevant Waha Oil Company piping specifications, when attached with the Quotation
Request
c. Supplier’s Approved Procedures: In the event of a conflict between the manufacturer’s
recommendations and this procedure, the matter shall be brought to Waha’s attention, in
writing, for resolution.
d. SSPC-SP 5: White Metal Blast Cleaning
e. SSPC-VIS 1: Visual Standard For Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel
f. NACE TM 0384-84: Holiday Testing of Internal Tubular Coating
g. NACE RP 287: NACE Standard Recommended Practice for Field Measurement of
Abrasive Blast Cleaned Surfaces Using a Replica Tape
h. API 5L: Line Pipe Specs
i. ASTM D 3359: Standard Methods-Measuring Adhesion By Tape Test

3. SERVICE DATA
a. The SUPPLIER shall ensure that the pipe/fittings material and applied coating system
are suitable for the intended service as per WOC provided data.

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 b. In general, the service ranges between sweet or sour crude oil/gas flow lines and
injection and formation water lines, with H2S content 0-8%, chlorides and carbon
dioxide. The pipe material/thickness schedule and flange ratings in the Quotation
Request have taken into consideration the design pressure and temperature for each
line/spool.

4. MATERIAL REQUIREMENT
a. The materials for pipe, fittings, and valves shall conform to the applicable WOC piping
specifications supplied with the Quotation Request.
b. API 5L shall be the specifications governing the manufacturing and testing of the steel
pipe with the additional requirements as stipulated below.
c. Hydrostatic test of pipe material shall be performed before application of coating.
d. The pipe joints and fittings shall be supplied internally coated and the inserts both
internally and externally coated with modified epoxy phenolic coating, such as
Tuboscope Vetco TK 236 or an approved equivalent, applied in accordance with the
manufacturer’s procedures. The SUPPLIER shall provide the complete technical details,
chemical resistance tables, physical properties data, performance history, and the
relevant factory application procedures and field installation.
e. The SUPPLIER shall provide an extra quantity over the total ordered quantity as
follows:
i. Joining inserts- 3% extra
ii. O-rings - 5% extra
iii. Epoxy Mastic Sealer - 10% extra
f. The length of the line pipe joints shall be between 40 and 50 ft. Any deviation shall be
subject to COMPANY approval. The SUPPLIER shall document the actual length of
each spool, and shall be responsible for the provision of enough inserts, O-rings, and
accessories as per 4.3.
g. The spools and the related pipe-joining inserts shall be of new manufacture and not have
an old stock. Further evidence, such as Mill Test Reports, may be required.
h. All materials to be used shall be clearly marked with batch numbers and other pertinent
data. No material subject to a limited shelf life, and within one month of its stated shelf
life expiry date, shall be used without prior permission of the COMPANY. SUPPLIER
shall keep complete records of materials used. This shall include identifications, batch
numbers, date of manufacturer, and any other relevant information.

5. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTION PLAN

a. The Supplier shall have a valid certification of Quality System in line with the
applicable ISO standards.

6. COATING SYSTEM & APPLICATION

a. Pre-surface preparation/inspection
i. All pipe preparation and coating application shall be carried out in an approved,
fully enclosed weatherproof building.

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 ii. All welds shall be continuous, have 100% penetration and shall be ground as
necessary to remove sharp edges.
iii. All spools shall be examined for any visual defects that impede internal coating
such as dents, bends, etc. Defective spools shall be segregated.
iv. Internal surface shall be free of slivers, gouges, deep scratches, sharp edges,
manufacturing & handling defects, etc.
v. All weld spatters shall be removed.
b. Surface Preparation
i. The surface shall be dry, oil and grease free, utilizing thermal or solvent cleaning,
or any other approved methods.
ii. Blast cleaning should not be allowed to proceed at relative humidity exceeding
80%.
iii. Abrasive blast cleaning is the only acceptable surface preparation method.
iv. The abrasive blast media to be used shall be dry and contain no contaminants that
may be injurious to the life expectancy of the applied lining. Chemical analysis of
blast media is required.
v. SUPPLIER has to ensure that the type of abrasive, size and air pressure used is
suitable for achieving the required profile. The compressed air used for blasting
shall be clean, dry, and oil free.
vi. The surface shall be blasted to a White Metal finish in accordance with
SSPC SP5. The surface profile shall be 25-80 µm or as specified by coating 1
manufacturer, and measured using the replica tape method.
vii. A retractable lance with an abrasive fanned tip shall be used for blasting internal
surfaces. After blast cleaning, all dust shall be removed by vacuum or dry air (oil
and moisture free).
c. Inspection and Testing:
i. All blasted surfaces shall be visually inspected
ii. 5% of the pipes shall be subject to surface profile measurements utilizing the replica
tape method.
d. Paint Application
i. The paint system specified shall be applied to internal surface of the pipes and
fittings, using an airless spray specialized equipment strictly in accordance with the
paint manufacturer’s recommendations.
ii. The paint shall be applied to achieve a continuous covering film free from misses,
tears, runs, sags, etc, and a dry film thickness in accordance with the Specifications
in Appendix 1.
iii. The primer coat shall be applied within eight hours of abrasive blast cleaning and
before any visible deterioration of the blasted surfaces has occurred when compared
with a freshly blast cleaned surface.
iv. The use of caulking compounds to fill crevices and voids shall not be carried out
without COMPANY prior consent.
v. Paint application shall not be undertaken when:
a. The relative humidity is greater than 85%
b. The steel substrate surface is less than 10 °C
c. The steel surface is within 3 °C of the Dew Point
vi. The bore surface shall be completely coated; the wall ends shall be masked to
prevent exposure to over spray. All painted areas shall be free of all loose particles,
dust, debris and atmospheric contamination before being over coated. When more
than one coat is required to achieve the specified thickness, the paint Manufacturer’s
over coating times shall be strictly adhered to.

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 e. Curing
i. The coating shall be baked strictly in accordance with coating manufacturer’s
specification. The baking temperature chart shall be provided in the SUPPLIER’s
quality control documentation package.

7. INSPECTION & TESTING

a. Visual
i. Every pipe shall be visually inspected before each coating application. Each coat
will be continuous and free from runs, sags, blisters or any other visual defects.
ii. Coating shall have a uniform colour
b. DFT (dry film thickness)
i. The DFT of the applied coating system shall be similar to that of the specification in
Appendix 1 or the coating manufacturer’s specifications.
ii. Coating thickness shall be measured using a non-destructive test gauge such as
Mikrotest magnetic pull off gauges, Elcometer digital gauges, or equivalent. The
instrument will be calibrated at least once per shift.
iii. At least 10% of the pipes coated per shift shall be inspected for DFT.
iv. Two sets of coating measurements will be made at each end of the pipe with both
ends being inspected. Each set of coating measurements will consist of four
readings at equidistant points around the pipe bore. The average value of each set of
four measurements shall comply with the specified thickness and no individual
reading shall be less than 75% of the nominal coating thickness.
c. Cure Test
i. The SUPPLIER shall carry out MEK rub test, or an equivalent test to ensure curing
of the final coat in accordance to an approved procedure. The test shall be carried
out for at least one spool per batch subject to curing.
d. Adhesion Tests
i. Once per 100 pipe joints the adhesion of the coating at a random location shall be
determined with ASTM D 3359 – Method A - An X-cut is made in the film to
substrate, a pressure sensitive tape is applied over the cut then removed, and
adhesion is assessed qualitatively on the 0 to 5 scale. (Only 4A or 5A is acceptable).
e. Hardness Test
i. The coating hardness shall be determined at spots to be selected by the COMPANY
representative. The method and hardness shall conform to the Specifications in
Appendix 1 or the coating manufacturer’s specifications.
f. Holiday Testing
i. All internal coating shall be subject to a Wet Sponge Low Voltage Holiday
Detection Test as per Latest Revision of NACE TM 0384-84 (Holiday Detection of
internal tubular coating). All joints/spools/fittings shall be inspected and shall be
100% holiday free.
ii. Sponge thickness, test voltage, resistance, calibration, run rate, etc, shall be in strict
accordance with the above Test Method.
g. Repair Procedures
i. All repairs to the coating shall be made by the SUPPLIER at no additional cost to
COMPANY. Pipes with coating defects larger than 50 cm2 shall be rejected for
complete stripping and recoating.
ii. Sears, dents, defects, pinholes, and any damaged areas shall be repaired in
accordance with the SUPPLIER’s repair procedure pre-approved by COMPANY.

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 iii. The appropriate number of coats shall be applied to restore the specified coating
thickness using approved materials and procedures.

8. SUPPLIER’S PROCEDURES & QUALIFICATION

The SUPPLIER shall furnish the following documentation/Procedures as part of the bid
package:
a. Company Brochures, indicating size of the Shop, Manpower, Yearly Production
(capacity), List of customers, etc.
b. Quality Certification such as ISO Certification, Quality Manual, etc.
c. Coating technical data sheet, MSDS sheets, chemical resistance tables, physical
properties data, and performance history.
d. Surface preparation/coating repairs procedures
e. Factory application procedures and field installation.
f. Inspection and Testing Procedures, including blasting inspection, DFT measurement,
adhesion tests, cure test, Holiday Testing, etc.
g. Handling and packaging procedures.

9. INSPECTION AND QA/QC PROGRAM

The applicator shall set up and maintain a quality control system to ensure that the
coating complies with the requirements of this specification. This system shall include as
a minimum, the following:
a. Acceptable Storage Conditions, Material, Mill Tests, Paint Material Batch Nos., Date of
Manufacturing, etc.
b. Product name, manufacturer, batch number, expiry date.
c. Suitability for coating (All)
d. Checking the cleanliness of substrates immediately before blasting. (All)
e. Environmental conditions control (at least once per shift)
f. Checking dew point of the surface, before blasting and coating application.
g. Monitoring of size, shape, dryness, and cleanliness of the abrasive
h. Checking the degree of cleanliness (each) & anchor pattern after blasting (5% of spools)
i. Visual (each coat) and DFT inspection (final coat-10% of spools)
j. Carry out adhesion tests as per ASTM D 3359- (one in 100)
k. Ensure final curing is carried out as per specification (solvent rub method cure or
equivalent, one test per cured lot)
l. Holiday Testing – 100%
m. Material Mill Test Certificates, as applicable
n. Hydro test and other mechanical tests as per API 5L
o. Blast medium chemical analysis

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 p. Curing temperature charts
q. The SUPPLIER shall provide documentation outlining the above.

10. TRANSPORT & HANDLING

a. Factory coated pipes/fittings shall be transported and off loaded in such a manner to
prevent damage or loss
b. Pipes/fittings shall be supplied with protective caps fitted at the coating manufacturer
works. The caps shall be sized to fit the pipe and be made from either polyethylene or
other suitable plastic materials
c. The storage shall be made to preserve their condition, prevent loss, and permit easy
check the pipe ends/beveling shall be prepared as per applicable manufacturing codes
and SUPPLIERS approved specification. The end finish shall be an integral part of the
joining system as provided by the supplier.
d. Identification marking shall be applied to the exterior of each pipe spool stating the pipe
size, material specs. heat No., P.O. (As per applicable pipe material specification), etc.
e. In addition, all spool pieces shall be marked with the following text “Internally coated
with modified phenolic epoxy”.
f. The pipes shall be shipped in well-banded bundles of no more than 30 metric tons each.
The SUPPLIER shall document the number of spools per bundle for each pipe size.
(Each bundle shall comprise same size). Similar arrangement to be made for fittings.
g. The Supplier shall apply an external protective coating (sea worthy), to all pipes and
fittings.
h. The additional inserts, O-rings and blue mastic shall be well packed and well protected
against environmental effects, crated and marked in individual packages of 100 each,
where applicable, and each size shall be packed separately.

11. GENERAL
a. Mill coating inspection shall be permitted at all times. The COMPANY has the right to
appoint a representative, referred to as ‘Inspector or Engineer’, who may be
COMPANY’S employee or a third party.
b. The SUPPLIER shall provide a minimum of 30 days notice to the COMPANY
inspector before pipe production and coating start date to allow for mobilization time.
c. All SUPPLIER’S exceptions to the requirements contained in this specification, or
referenced standards or specifications, shall be provided to the COMPANY in writing at
the bidding stage.
d. The SUPPLIER shall be fully responsible for transmission of this specification to
Vendors and sub vendors involved.

12. PRE-QUALIFICATION PROCEDURE

Where required by COMPANY, the SUPPLIER shall undertake an agreed pre-
qualification coating application procedure to demonstrate that the proposed coating
meets all requirements of this procedure.

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 ITEM Specifications

Type of coating Epoxy Novolac (phenolic epoxy) applied in

combination with its proprietary phenolic
primer
Coating DFT 6-12 mils (150-300 µm)
Temperature Resistance 200 C
Differential Temperature Up to 170 C
Resistance
Pressure Resistance To yield strength of pipe
Hardness (Barcol), 70 @ 24 C
(ASTM D 2583)
Impact Resistance 90 in-lbs
(ASTM G14, 5/8” diameter tip
coating 10 mils average)
Abrasion Resistance 0.088 g loss
(ASTM D 1044, CS-10, 1000 g
load, 5000 cycles)
Flexibility Bend Pass
(ASTM D-1737-62)
Electric Strength 1090 V/mil
(ASTM D-1000
Adhesive Strength 10,000 psi, failure should occur within primer
Shear, ASTM D-1002 Gr 0-1, no lifting of coating
Cross Hatch, DIN 53151
Thermal Shock No effect
154 C – minus 73 C, 10 cycles

APPENDIX 1
TYPICAL COATING PROPERTIES

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L – Finished length (horizontal or vertical) of the spool

APPENDIX 2
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF COATED SPOOLS

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X = 150mm for sizes 2”
X = 200mm for sizes 3”
L – Finished length (horizontal or vertical) of the spool

APPENDIX 2 (Contd..)
TYPICAL DIMENSIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS OF COATED SPOOLS

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 The coated areas are shown by dark black lines

APPENDIX 3
AREAS TO BE COATED ON FLANGED SPOOLS

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