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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 Rev. 23 Jun 2011 Date Print Name S.Mariappan Prepared by MMG M. Ramesh Babu Checked by MMG R.A.Dimatatac Approved by MMG P.Ranzenbacher Approved by PSAL

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Doc. No. MS-FBE-001 Rev.00

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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Doc. No. MS-FBE-001 Rev.00 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, manufacturers 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. : Project Quality Assurance Manual : Request for Inspection : Quality Control Inspection Plan

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PQAM RFI QCIP 3.

REFERENCES: SAEP-316 SAES-H-002 SAES-H-002V : Performance Qualification of Coating Personnel : Internal & external coating of pipeline and piping : Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets for the pipelines Maintenance external coating : Coating Matls & Application Requirements for Industrial Facilities : Safety Requirements for Coating Application : Storage, Handling and Installation of Externally Coated Pipe : Renovation& Repair coating for Submerged Services APCS-113A
: The requirements of External. Liquid. Coatings for Buried P/L & Piping

SAES-H-100 SAES-H-102 SAES-H-200 SATIP-H-002-06

09-SAMSS-113

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Doc. No. MS-FBE-001 Rev.00 09-SAMSS-060 09-SAMSS-089 SSPC-SP1 SSPC-SP2 SSPC-SP3 : Packaging Requirements for Coatings. : Shop Applied Extl FBE Coating for Steel Line Pipes.

: Solvent Cleaning Specification : Hand Tool Cleaning Specification : 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 4. : Measurement of Dry film Thickness

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.

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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 Manufacturers Data Sheet. 5.1.2. Paint Materials used at construction sites must be covered with appropriate canvas, tarpaulins, or equivalent for a temporary storage Page 4 of 7

Doc. No. MS-FBE-001 Rev.00 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 Manufacturers Data Sheet. Each paint container should be marked in accordance with 09-SAMSS060 Paint shall not be used from a container showing a sign of leakage. Paints which have exceeded the shelf life shall be set aside and not to be used.

5.1.4.

5.1.5. 5.1.6.

5.2. General Requirements 5.2.1. Ensure that supervisor and coating applicator hold valid coating certification card issued by Saudi Aramco. Saudi Aramco Paint Data Sheet and MSDS for coating system (APCS) are always available at site. 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. All edges of the original coatings are feathered out at least 50mm beyond bare metal. Gloss of existing coating are removed by sanding or by any equivalent means prior to over coating. Paint shall not be applied if one of the following conditions exist ( unless paint is specifically formulated for averted condition): Page 5 of 7

5.2.2.

5.2.3.

5.2.5.

5.2.6.

5.2.7.

Doc. No. MS-FBE-001 Rev.00 a. Substrate temperature is less than 10C of the temperature limit given in the applicable Saudi Aramco Data Sheet. b. Substrate temperature less than 3C 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. Surface preparation shall be done as per Saudi Aramco Engg Standard SAES-H-100 Section 5 and SAIC-H-2048 shall be applied. Paint manufacturers recommendations shall also be considered 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. 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. 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 Page 6 of 7

5.3.2.

5.3.3.

5.3.4.

5.3.5.

Doc. No. MS-FBE-001 Rev.00 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 (JOTUN120T640) 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

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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.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 7.1. Read the material safety data sheet and be aware of manufacturers 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.
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Other safety requirements shall conform to SAES-H-102 and JSA.

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ATTACHMENT 8.1 JSA 8.2 Product Data Sheet and MSDS ------------------END ------------------

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