STANDARD PROCEDURE

FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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DATE : 17 / 09 / 2015
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ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND

COMMISSIONING OF PROCESS AND TRANSMISSION PIPELINE PROJECT

PROCEDURE FOR ANTI-CORROSION

WRAPPING
(UG STEEL PIPING)

I DRILL PIPELINES CONSTRUCTIONS SDN BHD

No 18/2, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla R31/R,

Kota Kemuning, 40460, shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel. : 03-5122 2805
Fax : 03-5122 2801

DOC. NO : ID/PRC/ST-21

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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DATE : 17 / 09 / 2015
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CONTENTS
1.0

SCOPE

2.0

APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

3.0

TYPE OF PROTECTION

4.0

COATING SYSTEM AND

5.0

SURFACE PREPARATION

6.0

PRIMER APPLICATION

7.0

TAPE INSTALLATION

8.0

INSPECTION AND TESTING

9.0

REPAIRS TO COATING

10.0

HANDLING OF COATING PIPE

11.0

STORAGE AND HANDLING OF COATING MATERIALS

12.0

ATTACHMENTS DENSOCLAD HT TAPE BROCHURE

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

1.0

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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DATE : 17 / 09 / 2015
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SCOPE
This procedure covers the general requirements anti-corrosion for wrapping of buried
piping especially under groung steel piping project.

2.0

APPLICABLE CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCES

The following documents are referenced in this specification:
ASME B31.8

3.0

Gas Transmission and Distribution Piping System

TYPE OF PROTECTION
Pipes, fittings, joints, valves and flanges shall be prepared with the type of
Protection with plastic tape detailed hereinafter, or any other of similar nature,
whose quality, method of application, tests and inspection are approved by
Owner.

4.0

COATING SYSTEM
a) Coating System
The coating system shall consist of the following:
i. Denso Primer D
ii. Densoclad HT Tape (Densyl Mastic)

5.0

SURFACE PREPARATION

I.

Bare pipe shall be free from mud, mill scale, mill lacquer, wax, coal tar, asphalt,
oil grease, or any other foreign material. Visible oil and grease spots shall be
removed by solvent wiping. Only solvents that do not leave a residue shall be
used.

II.

After drying and removal of all loosely adhering foreign materials, the pipe
surface shall be cleaned using power tool cleaning. All burrs & weld slags should
be removed to achieve a smooth surface.

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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III.

The cleaned exterior pipe surface shall be protected from conditions of high
humidity, rainfall, or surface moisture. No pipe shall be allowed to flash rust
before cleaning.

IV.

In no case shall more surface area be prepared in one day than can be
satisfactorily coated in the same day. All prepared surface shall be coated on the
same day it was cleaned. If any flash rusting occurs, the affected surface must
be prepared again in accordance with this specification.

6.0

PRIMER APPLICATION
I.
II.

Prior to any primer application, the pipe shall be cleaned to remove any
wetness or other contamination.
Primer shall be kept at a warehouse and only the daily requirements shall
be brought to the job site, only the amount of primer required for
immediate use shall be emptied from the drums into open containers.

III.

Care shall be taken that the contents of the drum have been properly
agitated to ensure that there has been no separation of solids from
solvents prior to filling the open containers.

IV.

Primer which has become contaminated with foreign matter or has

thickened because of evaporation of solvents shall not be used.

V.

The primer shall be thoroughly agitated in its container before application

to the pipe.

VI.

Primer shall be either brush or spray applied to the cleaned pipe surface
in a uniform thin film at a minimum coverage accordance to installation
manual of the manufacturer.

VII.

The primer coat shall be dry to tacky at the time the inner-layer tape is
applied.

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

7.0

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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TAPE INSTALLATION
I.

All irregular shaped items with voids shall be pre-coated with 2 inches
wide of mastic filler tape such that smooth, rounded shapes are formed
prior to application of inner-layer tape. This is to avoid formation of
wrinkles and/or air pockets during the inner-layer tape application.

II.

The inner-layer tape shall be applied directly onto the primed pipe surface
by means of suitable mechanical wrapping equipment approved by the
tape manufacturer in compliance with the applicable standard. Hand
application is permitted only for tape width no wider than 6 inches. The
inner-layer tape shall be spirally applied with minimum overlap of 50% of
the tape width being used. The application tension on the tape shall be
approximately 1% of tape width in width drawdown (approximately 5 to 10
lbs per inch width of tape). A tight, smooth, wrinkle-free coating should
be observed throughout the application.

III.

The end of each new roll of tape shall overlap the end of the preceding
roll by a minimum 6 inches. This end lap slice shall be hand applied to
effect a wrinkle free splice which maintains the continuity of the innerlayer tape. The spiral angle of the new roll should parallel the previous
rolls spiral angle.

IV.

The outer-layer tape shall be applied over the inner-layer tape using the
same method used to apply the inner-layer tape. The seam for the outerlayer shall overlap the exposed seam of the inner-layer tape by a distance
of half the tape width so that they do not coincide.

V.

The overlap widths and application tension of the outer-layer tape shall be
the same as in paragraph (i) of section 7.0. The minimum end lap of two
rolls shall be same as in paragraph (ii) in section 7.0.

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

8.0

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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INSPECTION AND TESTING

I.

All coating shall be subjected to 100% visual inspection and 100%

inspection with an electrical holiday detector.

II.

Visual inspection shall ensure that the coating is continuous that the
overlap is correctly maintained and that there are no wrinkles voids,
blisters, pinholes, open seams, entrapped air or any other defects likely to
cause failure of the coating.

III.

The holiday detector shall be used to check that there is a continuous

coating over the pipe surface. Particular attention shall be given to areas
where the tape has been spiced or repaired. (Note: it is not intended that
the holiday detector should be used to reveal pin holes and minor faults in
the tape wrap. Such defect would not normally show up on the holiday
detector with the specified coating system unless the voltage was set at a
level so high that it would be likely to damage the coating).

IV.

The holiday detector shall be set at a test voltage of 11,000 volts during
the inspection of tape coating.

V.

The holiday detector setting shall be checked at least twice per day while
it is in use.

VI.

The holiday detector shall be operated strictly in accordance with the

manufacturers instructions at all times.

VII.

At no time shall be the holiday detector be permitted to remain stationery

around a coated pipeline with the operating voltage switched on.

VIII.

All defects, whether discovered visually or by means of the holiday

detector, shall be clearly marked.

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

9.0

II.

11.0

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REPAIRS TO COATING
I.

10.0

PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

All defects in the coating shall be made good immediately after their
detection.
All holidays shall be repaired by peeling back and removing the outer and
inner layers from the damaged area. The exposed area shall then be
coated with primer, and either (1) a length of inner-layer tape shall be
wrapped around the pipe to cover the defective area or (2) a patch of
inner-layer tape shall be applied directly to the defective area as specified
by the purchaser. The minimum lap at the damaged area shall be in 4 in
(100 mm) all around. The repaired area shall be tested with a holiday
detector after the repair is completed. If holidays are not found, the
repaired area shall then be covered with the outer-layer tape with a
minimum 4 in. (100 mm) beyond the inner-tape patch.

HANDLING OF COATED PIPE

I.

All coated piping shall be handled in such a way that the coating does not
suffer damage. Coated pipe shall be handled at all times with wide nonabrading belts or other equipment designed to prevent damage to the
coating. All skids used to support coated pipe shall be padded.

II.

All coated pipe shall be stored under shed or cover and away from direct
exposure of sunlight.

III.

If the pipeline protective coating suffers damage between the coating and
laying operations, the damaged portion of the coating shall be replace or
repaired in accordance with this specification.

STORAGE AND HANDLING OF COATING MATERIALS

I.

Coating materials shall be stored in weather proof, ventilated conditions

strictly in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.

II.

Coating materials shall be handled in such a way that the materials do not
suffer damage.

III.

Any coating materials which show evidence of deterioration due to

weathering or damage.

IV.

Any materials which have been rejected for any reason shall be removed
from the site.

STANDARD PROCEDURE
FOR NATURAL
GAS
STANDARD
PROCEDURE
PIPELINE
INSTALLATION
FOR FEEDER LINE
(STEEL)

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PROCEDURE
FOR ANTI-CORROSION
WRAPPING FOR
UG STEEL PIPING

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DENSOCLAD HT TAPE BROCHURE

DENSOCLAD

75 YEARS OF PIPELINE PROTECTION

COLD APPLIED LAMINATE TAPES

PROTECTION FOR BURIED OR IMMERSED PIPES AND FITTINGS

Densoclad 40, 50 & 70 TAPES

Densoclad 40 HT, 50 HT & 70 HT TAPES

Densoclad*40*HT,*70*HT*&*Densopol*80*HT*Tapes
Product Description
Densoclad Tapes consist of a thick polymer bitumen
Densoclad*Tapes*consist*of*a*thick*polmer*bitumen
adhesive, giving superior adhesion and flexibility,
adhesive,*giving*superior*adhesion*and*9lexibility,*
laminated to a tough plasticised pvc backing.
laminated*to*a*tough*plasticised*PVC*backing.
The*PVC*thickness*is*selected*to*give*several*grades
The pvc thickness is selected to give several grades
to*suit*different*requirements*of*mechanical
to suit different requirements of mechanical
strength*and*conformability.*The*adhesive*layer*is
strength and conformability. The adhesive layer is
protected*by*an*interleaving,*wider*than*the*tape,
protected by an interleaving, wider than the tape,
which*is*discarded*during*application.
which is discarded during application.
Densoclad*40HT,*Densoclad*70HT*and*Densopol*
Densoclad 40HT, Densoclad 50HT and Densoclad
80HT*are*available*for*use*in*tropical*climates.
70HT are available for use in tropical climates.

Above: Machine wrapping pipe lengths with

Densoclad Tape.
Left:

P2 specification Densoclad pipeline

joint protection applied by hand.

Uses
for the anti-corrosion protection of all
for*the*antiGcorrosion*protection*of*all
sizes*of*buried*or*immersed*pipes*and
sizes of buried or immersed pipes and
9ittings.*For*machine*or*hand*application
fittings. For machine or hand application
to*welded*joints,*bends,*bare*pipe*lengths
to welded joints, bends, bare pipe lengths
and*pipe*9ittings.*Long*rolls*are*available
and pipe fittings. Long rolls are available
for*factory*application
for factory application.

Main Features:
Cold applied
Good impact resistance
Good conformability in all grades
Excellent adhesion to pipe and to self
Compatible with common pipe coatings
Excellent resistance to cathodic disbonding
High temperature version available in all grades
Hand wrapping pipe lengths with Densoclad Tape.

Densoclad*40*HT
Densoclad 40 & 40 HT
Designed
the
protection
ofof small
toto
medium
diameter
pipe,
welded
joints,
bends
and fittings.
Designed
or
the *protect
protection
small
medium
diameter
pipe
(upto
10), w
eld joints,
bends The
and
@ittings.
D
esigned*ffor
o
r*the
ion*of
*small*to*
medium*diameter*pipe,*welded*joints,*bends*and*Aittings
.*The*
The
combination
of extremely
conformable
PVC band
acking
and pbitumen
olymer badhesive
itumen aensures
dhesive
ensures
combination
of extremely
conformable
pvc backing
polymer
good
contact
combination*of*extremely*conformable*PVC*backing*and*
polymer*bitumen*adhesive*ensures*
good*good
contact*with*the*metal*substrate*and*excellent*adhesion*to*resist*displacement*or*damage.*Densoclad*
with the metal substrate and excellent adhesion to resist displacement or damage. Densoclad 40HT is a
40HT*is*a*high*temperature*version*designed*for*tropical*climates.
high temperature version designed for tropical climates.

Densoclad*
70*HT
Densoclad 50
& 50 HT

A
heavy duty tape, designed to protect medium to large diameter pipe (from 10), weld joints, bends and
A*heavy*duty*tape,*designed*to*protect*medium*to*large*diameter*pipe,*welded*joints,*bends*and*
A medium duty tape, designed to protect small to medium diameter pipe, welded joints, bends and fittings.
Aittings*for*below*ground*or*immersed*environments.*The*extremely*tough*PVC*backing*combined*
Without sacrificing conformability the thicker pvc backing provides excellent resistance to damage during
with*the*polymer*bitumen*adhesive*ensures*complete*protection*and*exceptional*resistance*to*
handling and backfilling. Densoclad 50 HT is a high temperature version
designed for tropical climates.
damage*by*impact*or*poor*backAill*or*aggressive*ground*conditions.
*This*tape*is*designed*for*tropical*
climate*application.
Densoclad 70 & 70 HT

Densopol*80*HT

A robust heavy duty tape designed for the protection of medium to large diameter pipe, welded joints,
An*extremely*robust*heavy*duty*cold*applied*laminate*tape*suitable*for*the*protection*of*large*
bends and fittings for below ground or immersed environments.
The extremely tough pvc backing
diameter*pipe,*welded*joints,*bends*and*Aittings
*for*below*ground*or*immersed*applications.*The*
combined
with
polymer
bitumen
adhesive
ensures
complete
protection
and exceptional resistance to
combination*of*the*synthetic*Aibre*fabric*impregnated*reinforced*coated*with*polymer*modiAied*
damage
by
impact
or
poor
backfill
or
aggressive
ground
conditions.
Densoclad
70 HT is a high temperature
bitumen*adhesive*laminated*tough*PVC*backing*makes*it*extremely*resistant*to*damage*by*sharp*
version designed for tropical climates.
backAill.**Densopol*80HT*is*a*high*temperature*version*designed*for*tropical*climates.
Densoclad*Types****************************************40HT****************70HT*****************80HT
Densoclad Tape:
40
40 HT
50

50 HT

Roll Length:
15m
15m
12m
12m
Roll*Length:
15m
12m
***10m
Roll Widths:
50-300mm 50-300mm 50-300mm
50-300mm
Roll*Widths:
*****50~150mm****50~150mm***50~150mm
Total*Thickness*(ASTM*D1000):****1.050mm********1.650mm********2.000mm
Total Thickness (ASTM D1000): 1.050mm
1.050mm
1.12mm
1.12mm

70

70 HT

10m

10m

50-300mm

50-300mm

1.650mm

1.650mm

Denso Primer D
Bituminous primer required prior to application of Densoclad Tapes, to promote a permanent bond.
*Bituminous**primer*required*prior*to*application*of*Densoclad*tapes,*to*promote*permanent*bond.

Densyl Mastic
Cold applied for moulding around irregular profiles e.g. couplings, flanges, valves etc to provide a contour
Cold*applied*for*moulding*around*irregular*pro9iles*e.g.*couplings,*9langes,*valves*etc*to*provide*a*contour
suitable*for*wrapping.*
suitable for wrapping. For estimating requirements allow 720cm3/kg (20in3/lb).

Outerwraps
A full range of outerwraps is available to provide extra mechanical resistance or improved heat
A*full*range*of*outerwraps*is*available*to*provide*extra*mechanical*resistance*or*improved*heat
re9lecting*properties.*
reflecting properties.

Application
Each carton contains Instructions for Use. Brief details are given below:
Each*carton*contains*Instructions*for*Use.*Brief*details*are*given*below:
The surface must be clean, dry and free of grease. Remove loose scale, rust
G*The*surface*must*be*clean,*dry*and*free*of*grease.*Remove*loose*scale,*
etc by hand or mechanical wire brushing to St2 minimum or as specified.
***rust*etc.*by*hand*or*mechanical*wire*brushing*to*ST2*minimum*or*
Apply Denso Primer D to all surfaces to be wrapped and allow to dry.
***as*speci9ied.
G*Apply*Denso*Primer*D*to*all*surfaces*to*be*wrapped*and*allow*to*dry.
Fill irregular profiles with Densyl Mastic.
G*Fill*irregular*pro9iles*with*Densyl*Mastic.
Peel back about 0.5mm of interleaving and apply adhesive side of the tape
G*Peel*back*0.5m*of*interleaving*and*apply*adhesive*side*of*the*tape
to the primed surface and press down.
***to*the*primed*surface*and*press*down.
G*Apply*the*tape*spirally*with*enough*tension*to*make*it*conform.*
Apply the tape spirally with enough tension to make it conform. Remove
***Remove*interleaving*as*wrapping*proceeds.*Overlap*each*turn*by*
interleaving as wrapping proceeds. Overlap each turn by at least 15mm
***55%*to*achieve*a*double*thickness.
or by 55% to achieve a double thickness.
Technical and safety data sheets are available upon request.
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