QP - spc.L.006 R1-Field Applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating For Pipeline Girth Weld Joints

STANDARDS PUBLICATION
QP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
FIELD APPLIED FUSION
BONDED EPOXY COATING FOR
PIPELINE GIRTH WELD JOINTS
DOC. NO.: QP- SPC- L- 006

REVISION 1
FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

STANDARDS PUBLICATION
QP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
FOR
FIELD APPLIED FUSION
BONDED EPOXY COATING FOR
PIPELINE GIRTH WELD JOINTS
DOC. NO.: QP- SPC- L- 006
Doc. File No.: SPC.L006.R1 Page 1 of 24 Custodian Dept.: FQAD

QP TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION FOR FIELD APPLIED FUSION BONDED
EPOXY COATING FOR PIPELINE GIRTH WELD JOINTS
Doc. No.: QP-SPC-L-006 Rev. 1
TABLE OF CONTENT
Page No.
FOREWORD………………………………………………………………………… 4
1.0 OBJECTIVE……………………………………………………………………….… 5
2.0 SCOPE………………………………………………………………………………. 5
3.0 APPLICATION…………………………………………………………………….... 5
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENT…………………………………………………….... 5
5.0 TERMINOLOGY……………………………………………………………………. 6
5.1 Definitions…………………………………………………………………………… 6
5.2 Abbreviations……………………………………………………………………..… 7
6.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS AND CODES………………………………..…… 7
7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT………………………………………. 9
8.0 MATERIALS……………………………………………………………………….... 9
9.0 SURFACE PREPARATION……………………………………..………………… 9
9.1 General…………………………………………………………………………….… 9
9.2 Imperfections/Damage Removal…………………………………………….……. 9
9.3 Contaminants Removal……………………………………………………………. 10
9.4 Abrasive Blast Cleaning………………………………………………….………… 10
10.0 INDUCTION HEATING………………………………………….…………………. 12
10.1 Heating the Girth Weld…………………………………………………………….. 12
10.2 Temperature Control………………………………………………………………. 12
10.3 Equipment Description and Operation…………………………………………… 12
11.0 FBE POWDER COATING APPLICATION……………………………………… 13
11.1 General………………………………………………………………………………. 13
11.2 Pre-production Trial……….………………………….…………………………….. 13
11.3 Coating Equipment Description and Operation…………………………………. 13
11.4 Automatic Machine Application…………………………………………………… 14
11.5 Curing Time/Temperature…………………………………………………………. 15
11.6 Manual Application…………………………………………………………………. 15
12.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING…………………………………………………….. 15

12.1 General………………………………………………………………………………. 15
12.2 Surface Preparation Inspection/Testing………………………………………….. 16
12.3 Induction Heating Temperature Test……………………………………………... 16
12.4 Inspection / Testing of Coated Area……….……………………………………... 16
13.0 REPAIR OF COATING DAMAGE/DEFECTS…………………………………... 18
13.1 General……………………..……………………………………………………….. 18
13.2 Repair Procedure.………………………………………………………………….. 19
13.3 Final Holiday Detection Test………………………………………………………. 19
14.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL..………………………………. 19
15.0 DOCUMENTATION………………………………………………………………… 20
16.0 QUALITY CONTROL TABLES…………………………………………………… 21
16.1 Table 1: Surface Preparation Requirements..…………………………………… 21
16.2 Table 2: Field Pre-production Trial…….…………………………………………. 21
16.3 Table 3: Applied Field Joint Coating……………………………………….…….. 22
17.0 APPENDIX: FBE FIELD JOINT COATING PROGRESS CHART…………… 23
REVISION HISTORY LOG………………………………………………………………... 24

FOREWORD
This document has been developed by Facilities Quality Assurance Department, reviewed by User
Departments and endorsed by QP Management for use as QP Technical Specification for Field
Applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating for Pipeline Girth Weld Joints.
This document is the replacement of QGPC-9741, which was first issued as project specification and
then converted to a QP specification. Revision 1 of this document, as QP standard specification, will
supersede the said specification and serve as a technical guide for generating project specifications
on FBE field joint coating of pipelines.
This document, in its present numbering, layout and format was prepared in accordance with the
corporate endorsed Standardisation Procedure for Identification of QP Technical Standards (QP-
PRC-A-001) and the Guideline for Drafting QP Technical Standards (QP-GDL-A-003). It reflects, as
far as possible, the current QP requirements taking into account the known available industry
practices, QP experience and the applicable latest national and international codes and standards.
This document is published for QP Departments/ Contractors/ Consultants utilisation. It should be

emphasised that the document is intended to be used for QP operations wherever applicable and
appropriate.
This document is subjected to periodical review to re-affirm its adequacy and to conform to any
changes in QP requirements or to include new developments on the subject.
It is recognised that there will be cases where addenda, data sheets, or other clarifications need to be
attached to the standard to suit a specific application or service environment. As such, the content of
the document shall not be changed or re-edited by any user (QP or its Contractors, suppliers, agents,
etc.), but any addenda or clarifications entailing major changes shall be brought to the attention of the
Custodian Department.
The Custodian of this document is Quality Assurance Department. Therefore, all technical
comments, views, recommendations, etc on this document should be forwarded to:
MANAGER FACILITIES QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT

QA DEPARTMENT, BUILDING NO. 5, RAS ABU ABOUD
DOHA
FAX NO. 4402207

1.0 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Specification is to define QP requirements for the corrosion

protection of girth weld joints of pipelines by field applied Fusion Bonded Epoxy (FBE)
coating. Also, to provide technical guidance for developing project specifications and to
set clear requirements to monitor compliance in material, application, inspection and
testing with contract requirements.
2.0 SCOPE
2.1 This document specifies the minimum requirements for; equipment, surface preparation,
application method and inspection/testing of FBE field applied coating of steel pipeline
girth weld areas for service at a maximum operating temperature of 85° C (185° F).
2.2 FBE powder material shall be in accordance with QP Technical Specification for Plant
Applied External Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating for Pipelines (QP-SPC-L-005).
2.3 Field-applied coating requirement for girth weld joint areas by Heat Shrink Sleeves, as
alternative coating, is covered in QP-SPC-L-007.
3.0 APPLICATION
3.1 This specification shall be used for all field-applied FBE external coating for girth welds of
steel pipelines installed in QP operating areas.
3.2 The materials and equipment used for surface preparation, coating application and
inspection/testing shall satisfy the requirements of this specification and the referenced
standards/codes mentioned herein.
4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
4.1 All requirements explained in this Specification and the reference documents shall be
followed, except as modified or supplemented by project specification or datasheet(s),
provided that the project specification/datasheet is of higher specification level (see clause
6.2).
4.2 All works associated with FBE coating manufacturing shall be described in a coating
Manufacturing Procedure Specification (MPS) conformed to this document. MPS shall be
submitted to QP for approval prior to start of works. It shall include but is not limited to the
details of materials (properties, compatibility, handling, storage and safety), surface
preparation, field joint coating application (equipment, control and calibration process),
inspection and testing (parameters, equipment, personnel), coating repair procedures,
Quality Assurance and documentation.
4.3 The Contractor shall perform a Pre -application Qualification Test (PQT). This test shall be
based on the approved MPS. PQT shall be submitted for QP approval prior to field joint
coating application. The PQT shall qualify the coating materials and the coating procedure
against the acceptance criteria specified in this document/MPS and approved by QP.
PQT inspection and testing results shall be fully documented and compiled in PQT report.

5.0 TERMINOLOGY
5.1 Definitions
For the purpose of this specification the following definitions shall apply:
5.1.1 Contractor
Company, firm or party appointed by QP to perform the works in accordance with this
Specification.
5.1.2 Dew point
The temperature at which air has reached the saturation point and condensation starts to
occur.
5.1.3 Field Joint Area (Weld Zone)
The uncoated area, on the pipeline, that results when two pipe sections with coating
Cutback are assembled, by welding, in the field.
5.1.4 Holiday
A discontinuity in a protective coating (cracks, pinholes, voids, etc.) that exhibits electrical
conductivity when exposed to a specific voltage.
5.1.5 Cutback (Holdback) Area
The area of each section of steel pipe (at each end) which was left uncoated at the
coating plant to facilitate welding of adjacent pipe sections.
5.1.6 Manufacturer
The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces materials or products.
5.1.7 Repair Area
The area of the original coating system that has been damaged and is being repaired
using the same or compatible coating materials.
5.1.8 Relative Humidity
The mass of water vapour in the air expressed as a percentage of the mass of water that
is required to saturate the same volume of air at the same temperature.
5.1.9 Shelf Life
Shelf Life is the maximum - allowable storage time for a coating material prior to its use.
5.1.10 Works
The works to be executed in accordance with the contract, as defined in the particular
conditions and shall incorporate the permanent works together with the temporary works.

5.2 Abbreviations
DFT Dry Film Thickness
EMS Environmental Management System
FBE Fusion Bonded Epoxy
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
MPS Manufacturing (coating) Procedure Specification
PQT Pre-production (coating) Qualification Testing
QP Qatar Petroleum and its inspectors, engineers or representatives
QA/QC Quality Assurance/Quality Control
RH Relative Humidity
SMS Safety Management System
6.0 REFERENCED STANDARDS AND CODES
6.1 Where reference is made to the following standards and codes, the latest edition shall be
applicable.
6.1.1 Surface Preparation
ISO 8501-1 Preparation of Steel Substrate Before Application of Paints and

Related Products-Visual Assessment of Surface Cleanliness. Pt 1:
(BS 7079-A1)
Specification for Rust Grades and Preparation Grades of Uncoated
(SIS 05 5900) Steel Substrates and of Steel Substrates After Overall Removal of
previous Coatings. Supp 1: Representative Photographic Examples
of the Change of Appearance Imparted to Steel When Blast-
Cleaned with Different Abrasives.
ISO 8502 (2-4) Preparation of Steel Substrate Before Application of Paints and
{BS7079 (B2-B4)} Related Products - Tests Methods for Assessment of Surface
Cleanliness.
ISO 11124 (1-4) Preparation of Steel Substrate Before Application of Paints and
{BS7079 (E1-E4)} Related Products - Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives.
SSPC-SP1 Steel Structure Painting Manual - Ch.2, Surface Preparation
Specifications - Solvent Cleaning.
Specifications – Hand Tool Cleaning.
Specifications – Power Tool Cleaning.
(NACE No. 4) Specifications – Joint Surface preparation Standard, Brush-off blast
Cleaning NACE No. 4.
SSPC-SP10 Joint Surface Preparation Standard - Near White Blast Cleaning
(NACE No. 2) (Steel Structures Painting Council - Surface Preparation
Specifications).
SSPC SP11 Steel Structure Painting Manual - Ch.2, Surface Preparation
specifications – Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal.
SSPC VIS1 Steel Structure Painting Manual - Ch.2, Surface Preparation
Specifications – Visual Standard for Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel
(Standard Reference Photographs).

6.1.2 FBE Coating Application
ASTM A 972/A972M Standard Specification for Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coated Pipe
Piles.
AWWA C213 Standard for Fusion-Bonded Epoxy Coating for the Interior and
Exterior of Steel Water Lines.
CAN/CAS - Z245.20 External Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating for M92 Steel Pipe.
NACE RP0169 Standard Recommended Practice for Control of External Corrosion
on Underground or Submerged Metallic Piping Systems.
6.1.3 Inspection and Testing
ASTM G14 Standard Test Method for Impact Resistance of Pipeline Coatings
(Falling Weight Test).
ASTM D4417 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Pipe.
ISO 9000-2-4 Quality Management Systems and Quality Assurance Standards
NACE RP0490 Standard Recommended Practice for Holiday Detection of Fusion-
Bonded Epoxy External Coating of 250 to 760 Microns (10 to 30
mils).
NACE RP 0287 Field Measurements of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned
Steel Surface Using Replica Tape.
SSPC - PA2 Measurements of Dry Coating Thickness with Magnetic Gauges
(Steel Structure Painting Manual–Ch.5, Paint Application
Specifications).
6.1.4 QP Standards and Specifications
QP-PRC-A-001 Procedure for Identification of QP Technical Standards.

QP-GDL-A-003 Guidelines for Drafting QP Technical Standards.
QSP-QC-09 Quality Requirements for Projects.
QP-SPC-L-002 QP Technical Specification for Painting and Wrapping of Metal
(ES-Q-12) Surfaces (New Construction and Maintenance).
QP-SPC-L-004 QP Technical Specification for External Coating of Offshore Steel
Pipelines Using Coal Tar Enamel and Concrete Weight Coating
System.
QP-SPC-L-005 QP Technical Specification for Plant Applied External Fusion
Bonded Epoxy Coating For Pipeline.
QP-SPC-L-007 QP Technical Specification for Field Joints Coating For Pipeline
Girth Welds Using Heat Shrink Sleeves.
QP-PHL-S-001 QP Corporate Philosophy for Fire and Safety.
QP-REG-Q-001 QP Lifting Equipment Technical Regulations.
QP-SPC-V-001 QP EMS Specifications for Waste Management.
6.2 In the event of conflict between this document and the standards/ codes referenced herein
or other purchase or contractual requirements, the most stringent requirement shall apply
unless otherwise specified. User departments shall apply to the Custodian Department for
guidance or direction.

7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT
7.1 All necessary health, safety and environmental procedures shall be employed to protect
personnel and the surrounding environment during on-site/field works. The Contractor shall
submit his HSE/SMS manual for QP approval.
7.2 All relevant safety requirements of QP Corporate Philosophy for Fire and Safety (QP-PHL-S-
001), QP Safety Regulations for Contractors, and QP Lifting Equipment Regulations (QP-
REG-Q-001) shall be adhered to while performing works within QP operating areas.
7.3 Materials Safety Datasheets (MSDS) for all chemicals and coating materials to be used
within QP operating areas shall be submitted to QP for review and approval. Health and
safety precautions shall be clearly described on each material container/package.
7.4 All wastes (i.e., degreasing agents, solvents, abrasive blasting residues, coating materials)
resulting from surface preparation and coating application, shall be contained, collected and
properly disposed of in accordance with the relevant clauses of QP EMS Specification for
Waste Management (QP-SPC-V-001) and the state of Qatar Environmental Regulations.
8.0 MATERIALS
8.1 All material general requirements and the requirements for packing, handling and storage,
detailed in Clauses 7.1 and 7.2 of QP Technical Specification for Plant applied Fusion
Bonded Epoxy External Coating (QP-SPC-L-005), shall be applied to the materials used
for field surface preparation and coating application of girth weld joints.
8.2 The FBE powder material requirements, physical properties, performance test results and
certification shall be in accordance with Clause 7.3 of QP-SPC-L-005.
8.3 The Contractor shall employ all necessary arrangements to maintain FBE powder quality
within the above-mentioned QP Technical Specification during all phases of storage,
handling, transportation and application.
9.0 SURFACE PREPARATION
9.1 General
9.1.1 The Contractor shall submit a surface preparation procedure and details of equipment and
materials to be used in the process for QP approval. The Contractor shall take into
account the following requirement in his procedure. Summary of surface preparation
requirements, test methods and frequency of testing are shown in Table 1-Clause16.1.
9.1.2 The coating of field joints shall not take place until the weld has undergone NDT or any
other required tests and is approved by QP.
9.2 Imperfections/ Damages Removal

9.2.1 Before starting any surface preparation, steel surface to be coated shall be inspected for
general condition, weld condition and the presence of defects/damage, which should be
referred to the QP representative to establish whether they can be satisfactorily removed.
9.2.2 All surface imperfections/defects that may have arisen in the weld area during
installation/welding and/or handling/transportation/storage such as weld spatter, slivers,

dents, gouges, flattening, etc, shall be removed by suitable methods approved by QP in

accordance with SSPC-SP2, SSPC-SP3 or SSPC-SP11. All sharp edges of weld beads
or any raised portion of the weld crown shall be smoothed by suitable method approved
by QP. If QP-approved grinding method is used to remove imperfections, the pipe wall
thickness shall be checked to ensure that the pipe wall thickness is not reduced.
9.3 Contaminants Removal

9.3.1 Prior to surface preparation, oil, grease and other contaminants shall be removed from the
steel surface to be coated by a suitable method approved by QP in accordance with
SSPC-SP1. Heavy deposits of oil, grease and other fatty matter should initially be broken
up by means of an appropriate solvent using clean rags before the above procedure is
adopted. Solvent cleaning shall be in accordance with SSPC-SP1. Only solvents that do
not leave any residues on the surface shall be used.
9.3.2 Pipe joints that have been contaminated with salt, soil, dust or other atmospheric
contamination shall be washed with high-pressure (minimum 3000 psi) fresh water. The
surface shall then be allowed to dry before further surface preparation activities are
carried out. Air blast can be used for drying. All compressed air shall be free of oil and
water.
9.3.3 The Contractor shall submit detailed procedures for contaminants removal works to be
done for QP approval. If chemicals are used to clean the pipe joints, no residue that may
impair the bonding of the coating system shall be left. QP shall approve all chemicals
used in these procedures.
9.3.4 Any frayed or loosened coating at the edge of the plant-applied coating cutback shall be
removed. All grease, oil, mud, dirt or other contaminant shall be removed from the pipe
within a 300 mm wide band adjacent to the weld area, prior to blast cleaning. The external
surface of the pipe joint shall be cleaned to a finish in accordance with the degree specified
for plant-applied coatings.
9.4 Abrasive Blast Cleaning

9.4.1 The abrasive material used for blast cleaning operations shall be QP approved type,
brand and size of grit abrasives selected in accordance with ISO11124 parts 1 – 4. The
particle size range of the abrasive shall be selected to achieve the required standard
surface cleanliness and surface profile height specified in Sub-clauses 9.4.5 and 9.4.6
respectively. Abrasive blasting materials shall be clean, dry and suitably stored to
maintain excellent condition prior to use. It shall be continually checked and sieved to
maintain it free of contamination. In case of oil/grease contamination, the abrasive
material shall be completely replaced. Under no circumstances shall sand, contaminated
and/or recycled abrasives be allowed for blast cleaning. The grit shall be kept dry at all
times. Particle size and abrasive type shall be regularly checked.
9.4.2 Equipment for grit blasting shall be of a suitable type to obtain the degree of cleanliness and
surface profile specified. It must be in a good working order and shall be kept in a
sufficiently clean condition to avoid surface and/or coating contamination.
9.4.3 The compressed air supply used for surface preparation must be of sufficient pressure and
volume to prepare the surface to the degree specified and shall be free of water and oil. The
air pressure measured at the blasting nozzle shall be 7 bars minimum. Adequate separators
and traps for water and oil shall be provided and these shall be kept emptied by regular
purging.

9.4.4 Each side of weld joint, the bare metal Cutback and the strip of plant-applied coating shall
be prepared by abrasive blasting. The plant-applied coating shall not be removed during
abrasive blasting, but cleaned and roughened/etched and feathered by the blasting
operation to a minimum of 15 mm from its edge, such that no sharp shoulders exist at the
edge of the plant coating and the bare steel. The coating strip of 15 to 30 mm wide beyond
the edge of plant-applied coating, on either side of the joint shall be swept blasted to
roughen the coating to provide a key for overlapping of the field joint coating. Sweep
blasting shall be in accordance with NACE 4/SSPC-SP7. Adjacent plant-applied coating
shall be protected; a canopy and covers shall be fixed during blast cleaning so that blasting
does not contaminate powder application or any welding operations on the adjacent joints.
9.4.5 The bare metal of the girth weld shall be blast cleaned to achieve a standard of surface
cleanliness conforming to ISO 8501-1- Sa 2 ½ or SSPC equivalent SP10 standard (NACE
No. 2). A photographic or visual standard such as SSPC-VIS1 shall be used to verify that
a near-white finish has been achieved.
9.4.6 The abrasive blast cleaning shall produce a surface profile height (anchor pattern) of 50 –
100 microns. The profile shall be inspected using a replica film-type tape in accordance
with ASTM D4417 or NACE RP0287. The test tape shall be attached to the daily report
(for record purpose) submitted to QP.
9.4.7 After blast-cleaning, all residual particulate matter, dust and blasting materials shall be
removed from the blast-cleaned surface area by vacuum cleaning or using clean, dry, oil
and moisture free compressed air before proceeding to further operations. The external
surface shall be tested for residual dust particles using transparent self adhesive tape as
per ISO 8502-3. A minimum acceptance standard of class 2 rating 2 shall apply. At the
discretion of QP a Potassium Ferricyanide test may be carried out to confirm a
contamination free surface.
9.4.8 Abrasive blast-cleaned surface area shall be protected from wet, rain or humid conditions.
The cleaned surface shall be tested for condensation as per ISO 8502-4. Weld area
prepared surface shall be checked for rust blooming prior to coating application. If rust
blooming occurs, the pipe surface must be blast cleaned as explained in Clause 9.4. All
prepared weld joint surface area, in any case, shall be coated within maximum 4 hours of
blast cleaning.
9.4.9 Abrasive blast-cleaned surface shall be protected from salt/chloride contamination. The
blast-cleaned surface shall be tested for chloride contamination. The Contractor shall
submit a test procedure for QP approval. The acceptance criteria shall be maximum 20
mg NaCl/m² or as recommended by coating manufacturer.
9.4.10 Abrasive blast-cleaned pipe surface shall be inspected immediately for defects after blast
cleaning. All slivers, scabs, slag, etc., made visible by blast cleaning shall be referred to
QP representative to establish whether they can be satisfactorily removed by a suitable
method within the corrosion allowance of the pipe. This cleaning operation shall not
burnish or completely destroy the anchor pattern. If required, abrasive blast cleaning
should be used to reinstate anchor pattern. The Contractor shall submit a procedure to
QP for checking wall thickness.
9.4.11 At no time shall the blast-cleaning be performed when the relative humidity exceeds 85%
or when the steel temperature is less than 3°C higher than the dew point. It shall be
checked for dryness and temperature using suitable QP-approved instrument. Dew point
measurements shall be taken before, during and after blasting operations The pipe
surface may be heated prior to blasting, utilizing a uniform pre-heating of the steel pipe to
a minimum temperature as required to remove condensation and to ensue that the pipe
temperature is at least 3ºC above the ambient dew point. This is to maintain dry steel

surface prior to blast cleaning. The pre-heating equipment and procedure are subject to
QP approval, prior to commencement of blast cleaning.
9.4.12 Just prior to induction heating, the area to be coated shall be blown clean of all dust, sand,
etc., using clean, dry, high-pressure air. It is recommended that this area be brush-
cleaned with a clean, dry bristle-type paintbrush. In no case shall the abrasive blasted
weld joints be allowed to rust before they are coated.
10.0 INDUCTION HEATING
10.1 Heating the Girth Weld
10.1.1 The weld area shall be heated by high frequency induction heating coil to a temperature
within a range of 225oC to 250oC. The actual temperature range shall be in accordance with
the powder manufacturer’s recommendation. Under no circumstances shall the field joint
area be heated above 260oC.
10.1.2 The heating equipment shall be approved by QP and shall be sized to ensure the entire
area to be coated reaches the required temperature. The induction coil shall have been
tested for heat profile and should have a difference across the weld joint not exceeding 10 o
C. The heating time to reach the required temperature shall be defined.
10.1.3 Allowance must be made for the reduction in temperature due to the coil "switch off", and
the time delay between coil "switch off" and the coating application starting.
10.1.4 The pipe surface will be inspected to assure no rust bloom or other contamination is on the
surface of the pipe joint prior to application of heat. All defects shall be removed by a
suitable method before the coating operation commences.
10.2 Temperature Control
10.2.1 The temperature profile across the uncoated joint area shall be such that the heat does not
damage the plant-applied coating. The temperature measurement arrangement should be
such as to ensure the necessary temperature control.
10.2.2 Temperature of the steel bare area shall be checked using a QP approved calibrated
temperature measuring device, e.g. digital contact thermometer. Temperature indication
crayons shall not be used in any case due to the crayons residue being imparted on the
prepared surface. Measurements at several locations shall be required to ensure uniform
heating.
10.3 Equipment Description and Operation
10.3.1 Induction heating equipment shall comprise a generator, power source, control unit and split
heating coil. The generator, power source and control unit shall be mounted on a movable
trailer with a boom which supports the induction coil and power cables. The coil shall be a
split type with manual or automatic clamps.

10.3.2 The induction coil shall be lowered over the girth weld area, and clamped to the pipe so that
it is centrally positioned over the weld. The heating cycle can then commence. It shall
rapidly heat the substrate to an overall even heat band.
10.3.3 After the specified temperature has been reached, the power shall be switched off, the coil
unclamped, raised off the pipe and moved away.
11.0 FBE POWDER COATING APPLICATION

11.1 General
11.1.1 All surfaces to be coated shall be dry and free from any dust, abrasive remains or any other
contaminants before any coating operation is started. Vacuum dust extractor shall be used to
remove the same. Also, the surfaces shall be checked for conformance with clause 9.4.
11.1.2 All coating materials to be used in coating operations shall be checked for conformance with
Clause 8.3 above before coating application starts.
11.1.3 The application process shall be designed to achieve a coating that is free of in-
homogeneities, porosity, inclusions, laminations or poor bonding. Cured properties shall be
consistent throughout the thickness.
11.1.4 The equipment and methods used for FBE field joint coating application shall be in
accordance with the recommendations of the coating material manufacturer and the
minimum requirements of this Specification.
11.1.5 Coating works shall not commence until QP approves the QA/QC requirements explained in
Clause 14.0.
11.2 Pre-production Trial
11.2.1 Prior to production coating, two (2) representative field joints per pipe diameter shall be
coated in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and the QP approved
procedures to establish that the coating operation and the joint coating meet the
requirements of this specification. QP representative shall witness this pre-production trial.
11.2.2 Quality control tests shall be performed on all pre-production-coated joints. The required
tests, test method, acceptance criteria and frequency of testing shall be in accordance with
Table 2 -Clause 16.2 of this Specification.
11.2.3 No production shall commence until Contractor has performed all the above tests to the
satisfaction of QP. The field test joint shall be repaired in accordance with Clause 13.0 of
this Specification and inspected for compliance to the Specification and for approval of the
procedure.
11.3 Coating Equipment Description and Operation
11.3.1 The coating equipment shall consist of a powder hopper and feed machine, control cabinet,
vacuum extraction machine, air compressor, rotary traversing machine and spray heads.
11.3.2 The number of spray heads shall depend on pipe diameter. There should be sufficient spray
heads to deliver the required FBE powder to the heated area, in a controlled manner, before
the temperature drops below the application temperature.

11.3.3 The powder hopper and feed machine, control cabinet, vacuum extraction machine and air
compressor shall be mounted on a trailer with the induction heating equipment.
11.3.4 A booms shall support the air hoses, cables, and spraying machine.
11.3.5 This equipment shall be located alongside the induction heating equipment and shall be
weather proof.
11.3.6 Where automatic machine application equipment explained above is not practical, the field
joints shall be manually coated using electrostatic spraying guns approved by QP.
11.4 Automatic Machine Application
11.4.1 Contractor shall notify QP in writing at least seven (7) working days prior to the coating work
commencing.
11.4.2 FBE powder shall be transported to the site and stored in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations. The powder containers shall never be in direct sun or
near hot equipment. The powder shall be taken from the storage area to the point of
application in quantities to be used for one day only. The powder shall always be protected
from any moisture/dirt contamination. The Contractor shall advise QP when improper
conditions are being encountered.
11.4.3 Coating operation shall immediately follow the heating operation. The powder application
machine shall be placed around the girth weld immediately after the heater is removed.
11.4.4 If a delay results in the surface cooling to, or below a temperature specified by the powder
manufacturer before coating, the weld area shall be re-heated to the specified temperature.
11.4.5 The FBE powder shall be fluidized then flock-applied to the girth weld area. A minimum of
four (4) passes shall be made by the application machine, which shall circumscribe the pipe
at a steady and uniform speed by motorized or similar drive method. The coating thickness
at joint shall be the same as specified for the plant-applied coating (450-550 micron). Any
weld joint coating, which fails to meet the QP, specified thickness requirement shall be
removed and reprocessed.
11.4.6 The joint coating shall overlap the plant-applied coating by a minimum of 25mm on each
side of the weld area.
11.4.7 Care should be taken to prevent the spray head, braces, hoses, etc., from dragging on the
ground during application. Dirt, dust or deleterious material must not be allowed to
contaminate the powder-coated areas during application and curing stages.
11.4.8 Whenever coating application system is shut down for prolonged periods of time, or
overnight, it shall be completely cleaned of all powder. All hoses shall be completely purged,
and removed powder shall be disposed of.

11.5 Curing Time/Temperature
The curing temperature/time shall be strictly in accordance with powder Manufacturer’s

specification, established during pre-production runs and subject to QP approval. If the
ambient air temperature falls, it may be necessary to increase the heating temperature to
provide adequate curing energy. If required and subject to powder manufacturer approval,
the induction coil may be replaced over the coated area to bring the coating up to the
curing temperature.
11.6 Manual Application
11.6.1 Where automatic machine application of powder is not practical, and subject to QP
approval, the field joints can be manually coated using electrostatic spraying guns. The
powder shall be applied to the weld area from the delivery hose on the flocking unit.
11.6.2 Holding the delivery hose by hand and using the spray technique, the powder flow can be
directed onto the area to be coated. As spraying operation is continued around the
circumference of the weld area, the thickness of the coating can be controlled by the speed
at which the delivery hose is fanned over the hot surface.
11.6.3 All FBE powder application requirements mentioned under Clause 11.4 (not related to
equipment) shall apply under this Clause.
12.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING
12.1 General
12.1.1 At any time, QP shall have the right to inspect tools, materials or equipment used in
surface preparation, coating application and inspection and testing to ensure compliance
with this document.
12.1.2 The Contractor shall perform inspection and testing at all stages of surface preparation
and coating application to ensure conformance with this Specification and the approved
procedures. Persons qualified by experience and internationally recognized
training/certification in coating inspection shall perform the required inspection. All these
stages will be subject to continuous inspection/monitoring by QP.
12.1.3 QP shall have the right to carry out inspection and testing during surface preparation and
coating application works. QP shall be the final authority on the acceptability of surface
preparation and coating application.
12.1.4 QP may use a third party inspection authority to carry out the inspections mentioned
under Sub-clauses 12.1.1 and 12.1.3.
12.1.5 All coating materials shall be checked to ensure conformance with the requirements of
this Specification. Samples of the coating materials, test certificates and coated sample
plate shall be submitted to QP for approval prior to application.

12.1.6 The powder manufacturer’s representative shall have access to the Contractor’s facilities
during the progress of the work to undertake any inspection and testing deemed
necessary to ensure that the coatings are properly applied.
12.1.7 The Contractor shall submit procedures for all inspection and testing works to be carried
out for QP review and approval. The results of all tests performed shall be recorded,
tabulated and retained with inspection records. The Contractor shall keep these records
and submit to QP on a daily basis, for verification and approval. The period between the
test performed and the test report shall be 72 hours maximum. This daily record keeping
and submittal to QP is important to ensure continuing compliance with this specification
and approved procedures. The Contractor shall notify QP in writing, at least seven (7)
working days prior to the coating work commencing.
12.1.8 Inspection/testing and repair of field joint coating shall commence after the heat zone has
cooled down to 90°C or below unless other wise specified and approved by QP.
12.2 Surface Preparation Inspection/Testing

The surface preparation shall be checked for conformance with the requirements of this
specification. The qualification tests required and the test method, acceptance criteria and
frequency of testing should be in accordance with Table1-Clause 16.1. Failure to comply
with specified range mentioned in this Table shall be grounds for rejection by QP.
12.3 Induction Heating Temperature Test

The temperature control shall be carried out continuously at the induction heater and at
the point of powder application. Infrared pyrometers or approved equivalent shall be used
to assure correct pipe temperature. The temperature shall be within the powder
Manufacturer’s recommendation, but shall not exceed 260°C.
12.4 Inspection/Testing of Coated Area
12.4.1 Visual Inspection
a) All coated steel pipe girth weld area shall be visually inspected to ensure that the FBE
powder coating has been applied in a manner representing high quality workmanship
and that the material has cured correctly. The finished coating shall be of uniform
colour and gloss and free from orange peeling, sags and runs.
b) The coating shall be inspected for surface imperfections, lack of bond, voids, breaks,
blisters, de-laminations, cuts, indentations or any other defects or apparent
irregularities. Any visually detected defects shall be marked and brought to the
attention of QP. Failure to satisfy QP as to the integrity of the coating shall be
grounds for rejection and recoating of all defective field joints.
12.4.2 Foam Void Test (Cross-Section porosity)
The foaming level of the applied FBE coating shall be established by viewing the cross
section of the coating film under a microscope (40X magnification). The frequency of
testing shall be one joint per shift. The Contractor shall provide photographic visual
standards for levels of foaming for QP approval. The acceptable number of voids shall
comply with “Rating 1 to 3” as per CAN/CSA-Z245.20 or NACE RP 394.

12.4.3 Cure Tests
a) The Contractor shall perform a Methyl Ethyl Ketone (MEK) double rub test, by placing a
cotton cloth soaked with MEK. Rub the film with 2-inch long (50 mm) firm strokes. Fifty
double rubs (50 rubs in each direction) should not cause softening or removal of the
coating. The frequency of testing shall be first 10 weld joints then once per shift.
b) Contractor shall ensure that adequate safety clothing and equipment are available to
the operator, during this test. The frequency of the test shall be once per shift.
12.4.4 Adhesion Test
a) Bond (adhesion) tests shall be performed on the cured coating to ensure that the
adhesion is satisfactory. Adhesion test shall initially be checked on one joint per shift or
one in twenty whichever is more frequent.
b) The adhesion testing shall be checked by pushing a sharp narrow width knife blade
through the coating, two approximately 13mm long incisions shall be made through to
the steel surface at 45 degrees to form an X. At the intersection of the X, an attempt
shall be made to force the coating from the steel substrate with the knifepoint. Refusal
of the coating to disbond from the steel substrate constitutes a pass and the coating
in this case shall be considered acceptable. Any partial or complete peel-off exposing
bare metal constitutes a failure and the coating shall be considered rejected. In
addition, the steel/coating interface shall be examined by using a low magnification
microscope (20-60X) to establish that the coating has remained in the pits of the
surface profile.
c) If QP Engineer considers the coating adhesion is not acceptable, further joints shall be
tested to establish the extent of the adhesion failure. The Contractor shall recoat all
rejected coated weld joints. The bond test area shall be repaired in accordance with
the Contractor’s procedure approved by QP.
12.4.5 Film Thickness Measurement
a) Dry film thickness (DFT) measurements of the cured coating shall be made at ambient
temperature using a non-destructive DFT gauge, or suitable approved instrument. The
DFT gauge shall be calibrated at least twice per shift. There shall be at least 4 equally
spaced readings around the circumference of the joint and across the width of the joint.
b) The DFT measurements shall be in accordance with the method described in SSPC
PA2 or as per the QP-approved Contractor’s procedure.
c) The DFT of the field joint FBE coating shall be the same as specified for the plant-
applied coating (450-550 micron). Thickness average shall be recorded and included
in the Contractor’s inspection report. Should the actual thickness be less than the
minimum specified value, the coating shall be rejected. The defective coating area
shall be re-blasted and re-coated in accordance with this specification.

12.4.6 Impact Test
Impact resistance of the coating shall be checked on one joint per shift at two random
locations. The impact resistance test shall be carried out using a "Gardner" impact tester or
equivalent with a 16 mm diameter cup in accordance with ASTM G14. The minimum
acceptable value shall be 1.5 J.
12.4.7 Holiday Detection
a) All surface area of the coated pipeline shall be subjected to100% holiday detection prior
to lowering in the trench. The detector shall be a pulse-type recommended by the
coating manufacturer and approved by QP. The test voltage shall be set to a value
depending upon coating thickness, in accordance with NACE RP 0490. Calibration of
the detector shall be at least twice per 8 hours, at start of shift and midway through
shift.
b) The electrode used for locating holidays shall be designed to ensure direct contact with
the coating, (with no visible gaps) and provide complete coverage of the whole coated
surface area. Holiday detection shall be conducted only after the surface temperature
of the pipe has fallen below 90oC. The travel rate of the detector electrode shall not
exceed 0.30 m/s and shall not be allowed to remain stationary while the power is on.
c) The allowable holiday acceptance criteria for a coated pipe, to avoid complete
rejection, will be specified by the project specification and agreed by QP and the
Contractor The maximum number of holidays, which are permitted to be repaired per
field joint shall be two (2). All joints having more than two (2) holidays shall be stripped,
re-blasted and recoated in accordance with this specification.
d) The Contractor shall mark the allowable detected holidays for repair in accordance
with his defect repair procedure based on clause 13.0 of this Specification and
approved by QP. The defective areas shall be electrically re-tested after coating
repair. No holidays shall be permitted in finished coating.
e) The Contractor shall provide a holiday detection procedure for QP approval. It shall
be based on the above requirements. Any item not specified under this sub-clause
shall be in accordance with NACE RP490.
13.0 REPAIR OF COATING DAMAGE/DEFECT
13.1 General
13.1.1 Damaged/defective coating areas and the allowable holidays as per Sub-clause 12.3.7 shall
be repaired, and re-tested to the satisfaction of QP.
13.1.2 The repair material for coating damages shall be epoxy compound recommended by the
FBE powder manufacturer and approved by QP. It shall have same performance of the FBE
coating and have good adherence to the existing coating. Also, it shall be specially
formulated to allow application and curing in a minimum time for pipe laying operations
reasons.

13.1.3 Prior to coating repair works, the Contractor shall submit to QP, for approval, his detailed
damage/defect coating repair procedures. All repair procedures shall follow the
requirements of this Specification and the epoxy compound manufacturer’s
recommendation. Also, the coating manufacturer’s technical data sheets shall be adhered to
regarding the limitations relating to relative humidity, dew point, surface/atmospheric
temperatures, etc.
13.2 Repair Procedure
13.2.1 Coating areas to be repaired or patched, shall be prepared by suitable hand tool cleaning
for areas less than 100 mm² or by blast cleaning (ISO 8501-1/Sa2½), using mini pot grit
blasting equipment, for areas 100 mm² and above. Preparation shall overlap onto existing
sound coating by 13mm.
13.2.2 The entire coating area to be repaired/patched shall be free of rust, grease, dirt, dust, sharp
edges, weld spatter, etc.
13.2.3 Where pinholes and larger areas of damaged coating are to be repaired, a 100% solids
liquid epoxy compound, recommended by the FBE powder manufacturer and approved by
QP shall be mixed as per the manufacturer's instructions and applied to the area to a
thickness equal to the plant applied coating. Care should be taken in proportioning the two-
part repair compound such that they are mixed thoroughly.
13.2.4 The Epoxy compound material shall be applied to the prepared area using a clean
spatula/filling knife or brush or as recommended by coating manufacturer. The epoxy
compound shall be applied such that a continuous and smooth patch is obtained. The
applied material shall overlap the adjacent parent coating for approximately 13mm.
Adequate material to repair the affected area should be mixed together at the same time.
13.3 Final Holiday Detection Test
Upon completion of all coating repairs and prior to laying of the pipeline, a final holiday
detection test shall be made on the entire coated surface. Test shall be in accordance with
Sub-clause 12.3.7 of this Specification.
14.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE/QUALITY CONTROL
14.1 The Manufacturer/Contractor shall operate a Quality Management System based on the
relevant part of ISO 9000 series of standards to satisfy the requirements of this Specification.
14.2 The Manufacturer/Contractor shall demonstrate compliance by providing a copy of the

accredited certificate or the Manufacturer's/Contractor's Quality Manual.
14.3 Prior to commencement of works, the Contractor shall submit his QA/QC documentation for
QP approval as per the requirements of QSP- QC-09. This shall include his Quality plan and

quality control system including inspection and testing method and reporting/recording
formats.
14.4 The Contractor shall prepare and submit to QP for approval a detailed procedures manual
of all works, sufficiently in advance of commencement of coating operation, outlining, but
not limited to, the following:
a) FBE Powder system to be used and manufacturer data sheets and test results.
b) Pipe cleaning, blast cleaning medium and procedures, blast cleaning degree and
surface profile (anchor pattern), metal defect removal and dust removal procedures.
c) Induction heating coil details, pipe heating method and temperature profiles, control
and curing.
d) FBE Powder application method for field joints.
e) Coating equipment and machinery details and production rates.
f) Coating repair technique
g) Sample log-sheets of material receipts, measurement, logging, and despatches.
h) Field joint FBE coating progress chart. Sample of the same is defined in the
Appendix.
The work shall commence only after QP approval of the procedures manual. After approval,
no change shall be made unless authorised, in writing, by QP.
14.5 Sampling and testing of all materials supplied for field joint coating operations shall be in
accordance with QP-SPC-L-005 and to a plan agreed between the Contractor and QP.
14.6 Only skilled, qualified and experienced personnel, acceptable to QP, shall be used to
meet the required duties in this specification. Adequate supervision shall be employed at
all times.
15.0 DOCUMENTATION
15.1 All correspondence, drawings, instructions, data sheets, design calculations, and all other
written information shall be in English language. In the case of dual languages, one
language shall be English and the other Arabic.
15.2 All dimensions, measurements, physical constants, etc. shall be in SI units, unless otherwise
specified.
15.3 The Contractor shall provide QP with his, Quality Manual, work proposals, procedures,
material datasheets, material test results and test certificates.
15.4 The Contractor shall maintain a comprehensive recording and reporting system on all
aspects of surface preparation, coating application, Quality Assurance inspection and testing.
A final report shall be submitted to QP summarising works performed and inspection and
testing results for approval.
15.5 All documents (texts, specifications, data sheets, drawings etc.) shall be provided with
electronic files in the approved software (i.e., MS Word, Excel, Auto-Cad). Design
calculations shall be submitted in the approved and widely used software agreed by QP.

16.0 QUALITY CONTROL TABLES
16.1 Table1: Surface Preparation Requirements
N. Item/ Property Requirement Test Method Frequency
1 Initial steel surface condition Dry and free from Visual inspection Every joint
contamination, rust and weld
spatters/defect.
2 Steel temperature and RH Temperature minimum 3º C As per Contractor Start of each
above dew point. RH less procedure shift and then
than 85%. every 4 hours
(Min.)
4 Surface Cleanliness (Salt Maximum 20 mg NaCl /m² or Contractors First 10, then
/chloride contamination) as recommended by coating approved procedure one joint /shift
manufacturer
5 Surface Cleanliness (Visual Sa 2½ - SSPC-Vsi1 Visual examination Every joint
Standard) ISO 8501-1/SPC10
6 Surface Cleanliness (residual Class 2 Rating 2 ISO 8502-3 First 10, then
dust particles) one joint /shift
7 Surface Profile 50–100 Micron ASTM D4417 or First 10, then
NACE RP0287 one joint /shift
8 Final Surface Condition Free from surface defects, Visual examination Every joint
dust, rust blooming
16.2 Table2: Field Pre-production Trial
1 Steel surface Induction Coil heat profile between Contractor’s One Induc.
induction heat 225º C -250º C approved procedure Coil
2 Steel temperature Temperature minimum 3º C above Contractor's approved Each joint
and RH dew point. RH less than 85%. procedure
3 Surface cleanliness Sa 2½ - SSPC-Vis1 Visual examination Each joint

(Visual Standard) ISO 8501-1/SP10
4 Surface Profile 50–100 Micron ASTM D4417 or Each joint
NACE RP0274
5 Joint coating -Visual Uniform colour/gloss, smooth & Visual examination Each joint
blemish free. No sign of runs, uncured Approved procedure
powder or other defects.
6 Dry Film Thickness 450-550 microns. Four readings at SSPC-PA2 - Each joint
equally spaced locations Approved procedure
7 Adhesion Test No Disbonding (100% adhesion) 45º Cross-cut test Each joint
Approved procedure
8 Impact Test (45º) Minimum 1.5J (2 random locations) ASTM G14 Each joint
9 Foam Test Rating 1 to 3 - Acceptable CAN/CAS-Z245.20 or Each joint
photographic visual standard NACE RP0394
10 Cure Test No softening or removal of coating MEK Rub Test - Each joint
Approved procedure
11 Holiday Detection 100% holiday free – Repaired NACE RP0490 - Each joint
holidays Approved procedure

16.3 Table3: Applied Field Joint Coating
1 Joint coating -Visual Uniform colour/gloss, smooth & Visual examination Every Joint
blemish free. No sign of runs, Approved procedure
uncured powder or other defects.
2 Dry Film Thickness 450-550 microns. Four readings at SSPC-PA2 - Every Joint
equally spaced locations Approved procedure
3 Adhesion Test No Disbonding (100% adhesion) 45º Cross-cut test One/shit or
Approved procedure one /twenty
4 Impact Test (45º) Minimum 1.5J (2 random locations) ASTM G14 One/shift at
two random
locations
5 Foam Test Rating 1 to 3 - Acceptable CAN/CAS-Z245.20 or One/shift
photographic visual standard NACE RP0394
6 Cure Test No softening or removal of coating MEK Rub Test - First 10
Approved procedure joints then
One/shift
7 Holiday Detection 100% holiday free – Repaired NACE RP 0490 Every Joint
holidays Approved procedure

17.0 APPENDIX: FBE FIELD JOINT COATING PROGRESS CHART

Nominal Pipe Size (NPS): Contractor: Sheet of
Pipe Outer Diameter: Contract No.: Prepared by:
Pipe Grade: Contractor Procedure Ref: Reviewed by:
Project: Drawing No.: Approved by:
Project Spec. No.: Location: Date:
Pipe Line Identification

Pipeline Length (Km)
Pipeline Name
No. of Girth Welds
Girth Weld Zone surface Area
Pre-production Trial Date

Test Results/Approval
Date of FBE Joint Coating
Surface Preparation
Contaminants Removal
Imperfection Removal
Pre-heating
Blast Cleaning Method
Visual Standard
Surface Profile
Surface cleanliness
Testing Results/ Approval
Coating Materials
Manufacturer
Batch No. /Product ID
Packing/Handling/Storage
Testing / Approval (As per QP-SPC-L-005)
FBE Powder Application

Coating Procedure Manual
Induction Heating (Temperature)
Curing Time/Temperature
Application Method (Automatic/Manual)
Inspection/Testing – Coated Field Joints

Visual Inspection
Holiday Detection (joint and whole line)
Thickness Test
Adhesion (Bond) Test
Foam Test
Cure Test
Impact Test
Tests Results/ Certificates/ Approval
Quality Assurance/ Quality Control Records
Coating Completion Date
Final Approval
Observations/Comments:

REVISION HISTORY LOG
Revision Number: 1 Date: 10/3/2002
Item Revised: Reason for Change/Amendment: Major Updating and Rewriting
Changes/Amendments Made:
This is a new specification based on the project specification (QGPC-9741).

The whole document was revised to satisfy the requirements of the
standardization documents (QP-PRC-A-001 and QP-PRC-A-003).
It was also revised to include the latest developments in the worldwide

standards referenced in the document, the latest market research and the QP
specific requirements.
Note:
The revision history log shall be updated with each revision of the document. It shall contain a
written audit trail of the reason why the changes/amendments have occurred, what the
changes/amendments were, and the date at which the changes/amendments were made.

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4.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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5.1.2 Dew point

5.1.3 Field Joint Area (Weld Zone)

5.1.5 Cutback (Holdback) Area

The party that manufactures, fabricates, or produces materials or products.

5.1.7 Repair Area

5.1.8 Relative Humidity

5.1.9 Shelf Life

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6.0 REFERENCED STANDARDS AND CODES

6.1.1 Surface Preparation

ISO 8501-1 Preparation of Steel Substrate Before Application of Paints and

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6.1.2 FBE Coating Application

6.1.3 Inspection and Testing

6.1.4 QP Standards and Specifications

QP-PRC-A-001 Procedure for Identification of QP Technical Standards.

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7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT

9.0 SURFACE PREPARATION

9.2 Imperfections/ Damages Removal

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9.3 Contaminants Removal

9.4 Abrasive Blast Cleaning

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10.0 INDUCTION HEATING

10.1 Heating the Girth Weld

10.2 Temperature Control

10.3 Equipment Description and Operation

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11.0 FBE POWDER COATING APPLICATION

11.3 Coating Equipment Description and Operation

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11.4 Automatic Machine Application