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METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

REPAIR/TOUCH-UP COATING OF LIQUID EPOXY ON

EXTERNAL FBE DAMAGES TO FBE COATED SPOOLS

Contract No. JI-194

SAUDI ARAMCO OIL COMPANY

KARAN UTILITY AND CO-GENERATION PROJECT

Khursaniyah, Saudi Arabia

Signature

00 23 Jun 2011 Print Name S.Mariappan M. Ramesh Babu R.A.Dimatatac P.Ranzenbacher

Prepared by Checked by Approved by
Rev. Date Approved by PSAL
MMG MMG MMG

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Table of Contents
1. Scope and Purpose

2. Definitions

3. References

4. Responsibilities

5. Procedure

6. Quality Control/Inspection and Acceptance Criteria

7. Safety Precautions

8. Attachment

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1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE:

The scope of this working procedure is to define the criteria of workmanship for the
proper execution of the liquid epoxy (APCS 113A) application works in accordance with
Saudi Aramco Requirements, drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions for
storage, application, handling and applicable codes and standards.

This procedure also covers minimum requirements for coating of APCS 113A (liquid
type epoxy coating) for repair of damages on shop applied external FBE coating in
buried piping spools and associated fittings in accordance with SAES-H-002.

The purpose of this working procedure is to detail the technique to be applied in proper
execution of repair activities.

2. DEFINITIONS:

Coating : An application of protective or decorative covering which can be in the

Form of a liquid, paste, tape, or powder.

PQAM : Project Quality Assurance Manual

RFI : Request for Inspection

QCIP : Quality Control Inspection Plan

3. REFERENCES:

SAEP-316 : Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel

SAES-H-002 : Internal & external coating of pipeline and piping

SAES-H-002V : Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets for the pipelines

Maintenance external coating

SAES-H-100 : Coating Matl’s & Application Requirements for Industrial Facilities

SAES-H-102 : Safety Requirements for Coating Application

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

SATIP-H-002-06 : Renovation& Repair coating for Submerged Services APCS-113A

09-SAMSS-113 : The requirements of External. Liquid. Coatings for Buried P/L & Piping

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09-SAMSS-060 : Packaging Requirements for Coatings.

09-SAMSS-089 : Shop Applied Extl’ FBE Coating for Steel Line Pipes.

SSPC-SP1 : Solvent Cleaning Specification

SSPC-SP2 : Hand Tool Cleaning Specification
SSPC-SP3 : Power Tool Cleaning Specification
SSPC-SP10 : Blast Cleaning to Near White Metal Specification
SSPC VIS-1 : Pictorial Surface Preparation Standards for Painting Steel Structures
SSPC-PA2 : Measurement of Dry film Thickness

4. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Painting Supervisor:

Ensure full compliance by all painting foremen, painters, Abrasive blaster, labour
regarding execution of the work in accordance with PSAL/SAUDI ARAMCO project
requirements and specifications. Confirm the availability of all materials, tools,
equipment, and required personnel who will carry out the work. Conduct brief meeting
with all personnel involved in the painting.

Quality Control Inspector:

Monitor daily coating activities and conducts inspections in accordance with the
approved project SATIP and associated documents. Prepares daily documentation and
final acceptance documents when required. Maintains close working relationship with
customer representative.

Safety Supervisor:

Check the work areas for any unsafe conditions. Ensure that all safety requirements
have been adequately addressed and the work shall be carried out in accordance with
PSAL/SAUDI ARAMCO project safety procedures.

5. PROCEDURE:

5.1. Paint Materials Storage

5.1.1. Paints and thinners shall be stored in well-ventilated buildings and
storage temperatures as recommended in the Manufacturer’s Data Sheet.

5.1.2. Paint Materials used at construction sites must be covered with

appropriate canvas, tarpaulins, or equivalent for a temporary storage
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period not to exceed 14 days and/or as recommended by paint

manufacturer.

5.1.3. Temperature sensitive polymerization paint materials must be stored in

air conditioned storage area to maintain the temperature as
recommended in the Manufacturer’s Data Sheet.

5.1.4. Each paint container should be marked in accordance with 09-SAMSS-

060

5.1.5. Paint shall not be used from a container showing a sign of leakage.

5.1.6. Paints which have exceeded the shelf life shall be set aside and not to be
used.

5.2. General Requirements

5.2.1. Ensure that supervisor and coating applicator hold valid coating
certification card issued by Saudi Aramco.

5.2.2. Saudi Aramco Paint Data Sheet and MSDS for coating system (APCS)
are always available at site.

5.2.3. Compressor air supply shall be free of oil, moisture and contamination. As
a minimum, the inspector shall check and approved the air quality at the
start and mid-point of each 8-hour period. This shall be determined as
below.

(Attach a piece of blotter or absorbent paper to a clip board, then hold it

approximately 45-60cm in front of the blast nozzle during air flow only,
with a nozzle pressure of 388 kPa (50 psig) for approximately one minute.
Satisfactory results shall be no water or oil contamination on the blotter.)

5.2.4. Blasted or Sanded areas are cleaned of any contaminants by brushing or

by blowing with clean, dry, and oil-free compressed air.

5.2.5. All edges of the original coatings are feathered out at least 50mm beyond
bare metal.

5.2.6. Gloss of existing coating are removed by sanding or by any equivalent

means prior to over coating.

5.2.7. Paint shall not be applied if one of the following conditions exist ( unless
paint is specifically formulated for averted condition):

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a. Substrate temperature is less than 10°C of the temperature limit given

in the applicable Saudi Aramco Data Sheet.
b. Substrate temperature less than 3°C above the dew point.
c. Maximum substrate temperature during paint application shall not
exceed Paint Manufacturer recommendations as per Technical Data
Sheet

5.2.8. Paint shall not be applied during adverse weather conditions such as; but
not restricted to the following.

a. Wind is strong enough to blow sand, salt spray or other foreign matter
to the surface being painted.
b. Wind is strong enough to cause dry spray or otherwise seriously
disturb the spray pattern when application by spray gun.
c. Rain.

5.2.9. Cover areas adjacent to defects with adhesive tape before commencing
paint touch-up, apply paint by observing WFT & DFT requirement for
particular system with required overlapping, maintain the recoating
interval period and remove the adhesive tape.

5.3. Repair Procedure for FBE damage:

5.3.1. Any dust on the surface of FBE coated shall be removed by using
compressed air & Clean the defective area by solvent or detergent wash.

5.3.2. Surface preparation shall be done as per Saudi Aramco Engg Standard
SAES-H-100 Section 5 and SAIC-H-2048 shall be applied. Paint
manufacturer’s recommendations shall also be considered

5.3.3. The gloss surface around damages shall be removed from the shop
applied FBE coating that will be overlapped by the patch-up coating by
light abrasive (sweep blasting) or sanding.

5.3.4. Damaged spot areas shall be grinded to a rough metal surface using at
least an 80 grit disc sander or alternatively garnet blast clean, feather the
coating edges at least 50 mm beyond bare metal and air blown to remove
dust.

5.3.5. Paint preparation shall conform to SAES-H-100 Section 7 & 8. For

quantities over 5L, a power stirrer shall be used for agitation. Paint skin
shall be cut and removed before application on recently opened and
partially used containers. Prior to application, all paint shall be thoroughly
mixed until it is homogeneous. Coating shall be applied by spatula, brush,
roller, or spray depending on the size and nature of the damaged area
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being repaired, observing the WFT and DFT requirements for the
particular system. Re-coating intervals shall be in accordance with the
Manufacturer Data Sheets.

5.3.6. For areas smaller than 1450mm2, epoxy patching compound (JOTUN-
120T640) shall be used. It was recommended by ‘GLOBETECH/FBE
powder manufacturer and for areas greater than 1450mm2 but smaller
than 0.2M2 (SIGMALINE-2000) shall be used as per SAES-H-002V

6. QUALITY CONTROL/INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Requirements for quality and acceptance criteria shall conform to SAES-H-002,

APCS-113A and SATIP-H-002-06.

Total Dry film thickness (DFT) of APCS-113A shall be 600-1000 Microns for
coating with solid contents i.e. 85%.

The full coat of the repair/patch up coating shall be holiday tested with spark
tester at 2400 + 50 DC Volts when cured.

7. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

7.1. Read the material safety data sheet and be aware of manufacturer’s
recommendation.

7.2. Wear blasting and painting protective clothing and working gears. The
personnel shall wear breathing apparatus when carrying out internal blasting
and spraying activities.

7.3. Adequate PPE provide according from MSDS.

7.4. Other safety requirements shall conform to SAES-H-102 and JSA.

8. ATTACHMENT

8.1 JSA

8.2 Product Data Sheet and MSDS

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