STANDARD PROCEDURE

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

PROCEDURE
FOR REPAIR SYSTEM
FOR DAMAGED PE COATING

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ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND

COMMISSIONING OF PROCESS AND TRANSMISSION PIPELINE PROJECT

PROCEDURE FOR REPAIR SYSTEM FOR

DAMAGED PE COATING
(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

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

PROCEDURE
FOR REPAIR SYSTEM
FOR DAMAGED PE COATING

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CONTENTS
1.0

GENERAL

2.0

PREPARATION

3.0

PREHEATING

4.0

PERFILLER APPLICATION

5.0

PERP APPLICATION

ATTACHMENT A INSTALLATION DIAGRAM

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

PROCEDURE
FOR REPAIR SYSTEM
FOR DAMAGED PE COATING

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1.0

GENERAL

1.1

SCOPE
This procedure covers the minimum requirements for Repair system For Damaged PE
Coating of buried steel pipes, bends and fittings for GMB pipeline projects.

1.2

1.3

DEFINITIONS
GMB

shall mean Gas Malaysia Berhad

BESB

means Broadgate
representative

VENDOR

means Manufacturer or the Supplier of the material

Engineering

(M)

or

its

designated

REGULATIONS, CODES & STANDARDS

Whenever applicable, whether indicated in this document or not, the relevant provisions
of the latest editions and addendum of the following are to apply :-

2.0

API Spec. 5L

Line Pipe

ASME B31.8

Gas Transmission and Distribution

Piping Systems

ASTM E 384

Test Methods for Microhardness 1984

edition

PREPARATION
2.1 Remove loose coating from the damaged area with a knife, scraper or power wire brush.
Eliminate all sharp edges and clean the damaged area and adjacent coating to remove
all foreign material such as dirt, rust, oil, grease and moisture.
2.2 Abrade adjacent PE coating extending 100mm beyond the damage.

2.3 Cut a patch from the PERP tape so that it extends at least 50 mm (2 inches) beyond the
damaged area. Round off the corners.

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

PROCEDURE
FOR REPAIR SYSTEM
FOR DAMAGED PE COATING

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3.0

Preheating
3.1 Preheat the exposed bare metal and adjacent pipe coating to following temperatures:

4.0

PERP

PERP 80

PERP 120

line coating :

60C

100C

150C

bare metal :

100C

150C

200C

PERFILLER Application

4.1 Cut PERFILLER to size and apply it to all areas of exposed steel.
4.2 Heat the mastic and smooth it down with a paint scraper to cover all bare metal without
air entrapments. Avoid traces of PERFILLER on top of the PE coating.
5.0

PERP Application

5.1 Flame brush adhesive side of the PERP patch until the adhesive becomes glossy
5.2 Position the pre-cut PERP patch over the damaged area and heat until the
malts. Roll out any entrapped air with a silicone roller.

adhesive

5.3 Check that adhesive with a gloved finger.

5.4 Smooth the repair patch with a gloved hand to eliminate air entrapments and
ensure good bonding. Avoid squeezing filler between PERP and the line coating.
Completed installation.
Patch is correctly installed when all of the following have occurred:
1. There are no upstanding edges
2. After patch is cool, adhesive flow is evident on the edges.
3. The patch has fully conformed to the coating.

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

PROCEDURE
FOR REPAIR SYSTEM
FOR DAMAGED PE COATING

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APPENDIX A

PERP-MELTSTICK

Heat Shrinkable Products

Coating Repair Stick

Repair system for damaged mill-applied PE coating.

Product description
PERP MELTSTICK coating repair.
Construction: PE copolymer based adhesive.
PERP MELTSTICK is a heat-sensitive, PE copolymer-based stick used for small super-ficial,
damage (scratches) to PE-coatings where the damage does not extend to the bare metal.

Installation is done with a standard gas torch. After eliminating all sharp edges, cleaning and preheating, PERP-MELT-STICK is heated above the damaged
area until becoming glossy. No filler is required. The molten adhesive is spread onto the scratches, forming a tight bond with the substrate. After cool down,
the hardening adhesive is smoothed flush with the PE line coating using a paint scraper.

Product features/benefits

U
U
U
U

Versatile and adaptable repair system

Highly economical.
Resistant to high shear forces
Durable reconstruction of the damaged coating.
Excellent adhesion to commercial PE mill-applied coatings
Guarantees a virtually monolithic coating repair of high quality.
Simple stick form
Makes installation faster and more convenient - saves time.
No special equipment required
Makes installation fast and easy.
Keeps installation costs low.

DS-PERP-MS-REV-4-0309

Product selection guide

PERP-MELTSTICK
80C (176F)
PE
60-70C (140-158F)
Brush
None

Max operating temperature

Compatible line coatings
Min preheat temperature
Recommended pipe preparation
Soil stress restrictions

Product dimensions
PERP-MELTSTICK
Length
Diameter

12.0 in. (305 mm)

1.0 in. (25 mm)

Product properties: PERP-MELTSTICK

Property
Adhesive

Test method

Typical Value

Softening point
Shear strength

ASTM E-28
ASTM D-1002

120C (248F)
750 psi @ 23C (73F)
65 psi @ 80C (176F)

Sleeve
Peel to PE

ASTM D-1000

16 lbs/in. width

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Ordering information
PERP-MELTSTICK type products are available:
U as a stick
Example: PERP-MELTSTICK
Standard Ordering options
25 mm x 305 mm

PERP-MELT-STICK

DS-PERP-MS-REV-4-0309

For proper product installation, see latest installation instruction.

Berry Plastics warrants that the product conforms to its chemical and physical description and is appropriate for the use stated on the technical data sheet when used in compliance with Berry Plastics
written instructions. Since many installation factors are beyond the control of Berry Plastics, the user shall determine the suitability of the products for the intended use and assume all risks and liabilities
in connection herewith. Berry Plastics liability is stated in the standard terms and conditions of sale. Berry Plastics makes no other warranty either expressed or implied. All information contained in
this technical data sheet is to be used as a guide and is subject to change without notice. This technical data sheet supersedes all previous data sheets on this product.

Local Distributor / Representative:

For contact details of local Distributors / Representatives

Please visit www.berrycpg.com.

www.berrycpg.com
Headquarters : Berry Plastics Tapes & Coatings Division, Franklin MA, USA
Franklin, MA, USA
Tel: +1 508 918 1714
US Toll Free: +1 800 248 0149
Fax: +1 508 918 1910
CPG@berryplastics.com

Houston, TX, USA

Tel: +1 713 676 0085
US Toll Free: 01 888 676 7202
Fax:+1 713 676 0086
CPGH@berryplastics.com

Tijuana, Mexico
Tel USA +1 858 633 9797
Fax US: +1 858 633 9740
Tel Mexico: +52 664 647 4397
Fax Mexico: +52 664 647 4370
CPGTJ@berryplastics.com

Aarschot, Belgium
Tel: +32 16 55 36 00
Fax: +32 16 55 36 74
CPGE@berryplastics.com

Baroda, India
Tel: +91 2667 264721
Fax: +91 2667 264724
CPGIN@berryplastics.com

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