SP-1246 Part-2

Specification for Painting and Coating of Oil and Gas Production Facilities – Part.
2 Version 2
Petroleum Development Oman L.L.C.
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Specification for
Painting and Coating of
Oil and Gas Production Facilities
PART 2:
NEW CONSTRUCTION
COATING SYSTEMS
Keywords:
Application
Coating
Painting
Surface Preparation
Surface Protection
Tanks
Vessels
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Specification for Painting and Coating of Oil and Gas Production Facilities – Part. 2 Version 2
Version No. Date Author Scope / Remarks

ERD-48-01 Jan 89 ETH/5 Original ERD Document
SP-1246 Ver.0 May 2002 OTT/11 Updated and in new PDO format
SP-1246 Ver.1 July 2003 TTO/11 Updated
SP-1246 Ver.2 April 2010 UEC/121 For issue
INSTRUCTIONS TO USER
Make sure this is the latest issue of this specification. Refer to the EMDS for the last issue date.
Where this Specification refers to DEPs and International Standards, it refers to the issues that were in use
when the author wrote this Specification. Exceptions are references to specific issues. If you use DEPs or
International Standards with this Specification, make sure you use the latest issues.
Do not change this Specification without approval. Only the Custodian, the Corporate Functional
Discipline Head (CFDH), who owns this Specification, can give approval for changes. If you think the
Specification is not correct, write your comments on a copy of the User Comment Form in Section 9 of this
Specification.
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Contents
1 Preface .............................................................................................................................................4
1.1 Background ...................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Applicability .................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Units of Measurement ...................................................................................................................................... 5
2 Introduction ....................................................................................................................................6
2.1 General............................................................................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Scope ............................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Paint Terms and Generic Paint Types .............................................................................................................. 6
3 Painting and Coating Selection Schedules .................................................................................8
3.1 New Construction Works................................................................................................................................. 8
4 Coating Systems .............................................................................................................................9
4.1 System Compatibility ...................................................................................................................................... 9
4.2 Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)............................................................................................................ 9
4.3 Protective Coatings for Stainless Steel ............................................................................................................ 9
4.4 Health and Environmental Restrictions ........................................................................................................... 9
4.5 Colour Finishes ................................................................................................................................................ 9
5 Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS) ....................................................................................10
5.1 PCS-1 External coating for above ground structures to 100oC ..................................................................... 10
5.2 PCS-2A External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC............................................................... 11
5.3 PCS-2B External coating for below-ground structures for more than 70oC ............................................... 11
5.4 PCS-2C External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC ............................................................. 11
5.5 PCS-3 External coating for above ground structures at 100-400oC .............................................................. 14
5.6 PCS-4 External coating for steel structures under insulation below ambient to 100oC ................................ 15
5.7 PCS-5 External coating for steel structures >400oC .................................................................................... 16
5.8 PCS-6 External coating for galvanised steel and stainless steel structures ................................................... 17
5.9 PCS-7A Internal glass fibre reinforced epoxy lining for tanks up to 60oC .................................................... 18
5.10 PCS-7B Internal epoxy coating for tanks and vessels up to 60oC.................................................................. 19
5.11 PCS-8 Internal glassflake coating for tanks and vessels at temperatures of 60 to 93oC ............................... 20
5.12 PCS-9 Internal coating for vessels at temperatures above 93oC ................................................................... 21
5.13 PCS-10 Internal coating for tanks for potable water ..................................................................................... 22
5.14 PCS-11A External coating for marine structures .......................................................................................... 23
5.15 PCS-11B High solids epoxy coating for immersed marine structures .......................................................... 24
5.16 PCS-12 Internal Flow Coating for Gas Transmission Pipelines in Non-Corrosive Service……………….25
6 Related Business Control Documents .......................................................................................26
7 Appendix A Glossary of Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations ..........................................27
8 User Comment Form...................................................................................................................28
Tables
Table 1 Coating Schedules References .......................................................................................................................... 8
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1 Preface
1.1 Background
This Specification SP-1246 covers the minimum requirements for protective painting and coating systems,
materials and application methods for the internal and external surface of steel structures and equipment
within the oil and gas production facilities.
Relevant structures and equipment include aboveground and buried onshore tanks, vessels, in-station pipe
work, structural steel, and surface electrical and mechanical equipment.
Whilst the Specification is directed predominantly at protection of onshore oil and gas installations, it also
covers external protective coating of marine facilities such as jetties, mooring buoys, barges and launches.
Internal surfaces of pumps, valves and other mechanical equipment requiring special protective treatments
are not dealt with in this Specification. For guidance on this contact UER/CFDH Materials and Corrosion.
The external coating of new pipelines and existing pipelines requiring rehabilitation are covered in
alternative Specifications and procedures which are shown below.
GU-368 Guidelines For The Protection Of Buried Sections Of Surface Laid Pipelines/Flowlines
PR-1180 Procedure for Qualification of Pipeline Rehabilitation Coating Systems
DEP 31.40.30.31-Gen. Technical Specification for External Polyethylene and Polypropylene Coating for
Line Pipe
DEP 31.40.30.32-Gen. Technical Specification for External Fusion-bonded Epoxy Powder Coating for
Line Pipe
DEP 31.40.30.37-Gen External Field Joint and Rehabilitation Coatings System For Line Pipe.
1.2 Applicability
All coating work shall be carried out in accordance with this Specification. If a variance is required then
approval in writing from UER/CFDH Materials and Corrosion is required.
This Specification is not applicable retroactively.
This specification does not apply to concrete structures. For concrete structures in corrosive environment
consult UER/CFDH Materials and Corrosion.
This is Part 2 of a five-part Specification and must be read in conjunction with Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5.
PART 1 specifies technical and related requirements. This part includes performance tests and acceptance
criteria for assessing the acceptability of paint/coating/lining systems for each service specified in Parts 2
and 3.
PART 2 contains recommended protective coating systems for the following categories with respect to
new construction painting/coating activities:
- External surfaces of carbon steel structures, piping and equipment, onshore and marine
- External surfaces of buried carbon steel structures, piping and buried sections of above ground
flowlines and pipelines. (except Class I and Class II pipelines)
- Internal surfaces of tanks and vessels
- Stainless steel and galvanised piping and equipment
- Areas beneath insulation
- Specialist applications
This Part also gives descriptions of the generic types of paint used for new construction projects. The
descriptions apply equally to the maintenance paint systems presented in Part 3.
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Protective coatings for new pipelines based on Polyethylene (PE), Polypropylene (PP) or Fusion Bonded
Epoxy (FBE) are not covered in this Specification but the general good practices described in this part are
equally applicable to the coating of line pipe.
PART 3 contains recommended Maintenance coating systems for the following categories with respect to
location and painting/coating activities and inspection of old coatings:
- External coatings on carbon steel structures, piping and equipment, onshore and marine
- External surfaces of buried carbon steel structures, piping including Class I and Class II
pipelines
- Internal coated surfaces of tanks and vessels
- Stainless steel and galvanised piping and equipment
- Coatings beneath insulation
PART 4 contains the detailed requirements for Surface Preparation and Application of Coatings to the
categories stated in Parts 2 and 3. This Part contains HSE advice and general inspection requirements.
PART 5 contains the list of approved coating systems and is a live document that will be updated by UER.
This includes coating systems that have been grandfathered in.
New Projects
PARTS 1, 2 and 3 apply in their entirety to new projects where painting and coating activities are carried
out at site or in the shop.
For painting and coating of package items, carried out prior to delivery to site or to existing facilities, the
requirements, stated in PARTS 1 and 4, apply in their entirety, whilst those of PART 2 apply where
applicable.
Maintenance
Where maintenance painting is to be done, PDO’s technical requirements are stated in PART 1 and those
sections of PART 3 and 4 as appropriate, dependent upon the Scope of Work.
1.3 Units of Measurement

This specification uses and requires the use of the International System (SI) units of measurement in all
documentation. Paint film thicknesses are expressed in microns, 1micron is 0.001mm.
.
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2 Introduction
2.1 General
This Part of specification SP-1246 gives generic systems and minimum DFT of painting and coating systems
that PDO recommends for the various structures and service conditions identified. The schedules refer to
the coating systems PCS-1 to PCS-12.
2.2 Scope
This part of the specification covers the performance and acceptance requirements of the coating systems to
be used. Testing has to be done by an independent laboratory or test facility. The proposed Vendor coating
systems have to pass the performance criteria detailed in this part of the Specification and be submitted to
PDO for approval.
2.2 Paint Terms and Generic Paint Types

The following definitions and clarifications are presented below to assist with the understanding of the
types of paints and paint terms used in this Specification:
Alkyd resin Polyester resin modified by a fatty acid. Made for example by reacting
glycerol with phthalic anhydride and linseed fatty acid. Low alkali
resistance.
Amine adduct A resinous amine used as a curing agent for epoxy resins.
Amino resin General term for resins made by reacting formaldehyde with an amine
or amide, eg urea-formaldehyde resin.
Alkyl zinc silicates Two component, moisture curing zinc silicate, containing minimum
87% metallic zinc. Hard abrasion resistant coating suitable for services
up to 600oC.
Aluminium silicones Aluminium silicone resin-based paint. Air drying for high temperature
service, up to 400oC
Epoxy resins Resins made by the polymerisation of hydroxyl and epoxy groups in the
absence of esters. Excellent alkali resistance.
Galvanising Zinc coating applied in a molten zinc bath
Gloss The reflectivity of a surface film.
High-build amine-cured epoxies Amine-cured epoxy resin coatings with good resistance to chemicals
and solvents.
High-build polyamide-cured Amide-cured epoxy resin coatings superior to amine-cured epoxies in

epoxy respect of durability, flexibility and pot-life.
A low-build blast primer used to provide temporary protection to

Holding primer steelwork until the complete coating system can be applied.
Areas that have been missed during paint application.

Holidays
Paints containing plate-like pigments such as micaceous iron oxide or
Leafing pigments aluminium flakes. Platelets arrange themselves more or less parallel to
the substrate surface and are effective in reducing water uptake.
Two component, high build, amine-cured phenolic epoxy coatings,
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Phenolic epoxies showing excellent resistance to solvents and organic acids
Chemically, any resin that is made by esterification. Term usually

Polyester resin applied to resins that are not formulated using fatty acids.
Two-component, inorganic polysiloxane used for extreme heat

Polysiloxane resistance up to 1110oC.
A resinous isocyanate, used as a curing agent in a two-pack

Polyisocyanate polyurethane paint system.
Resin systems inPartving urethane groups and cured with

Polyurethanes polyisocyanate. A wide variety of coating systems is available based on
the various urethane formulations.
Polyurethanes, aliphatic, Two-component isocyanate-free urethanes, designed to produce hard,

highi-build durable and chemically resistant coatings.
Primer The initial coat of paint in a protective coating system. Depending on

the formulation, may be used:
- to seal a porous substrate,
- as an inhibitive coating to resist corrosion, to provide improved
adhesion.
Sealer coat A coating, that may be clear or pigmented, incorporated into a system as
a barrier coat to prevent:
- ‘bleeding though’ of a colour of a previous coat,
- damage by solvents from subsequent coats.
Silicone acrylics One component aluminium (or colour) pigmented acrylic-modified

silicone resin. Room temperature cured and heat resistant up to 350oC.
Solvent-free epoxies Two component, amine-cured modified epoxies without solvents.

Applied as heavy-duty coatings in high film thicknesses.
Metallic coatings (clad or sprayed) Used in applications where organic coatings are unsuitable because of
high temperature/pressure service conditions.
Vinyl resin Copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.
Zinc-rich epoxy primer Two component epoxy initial coating used to provide sacrificial
protection to the underlying steel.
Water-based paints General name for resin systems in which organic solvents have been
replaced completely or in part by water.
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3 Painting and Coating Selection Schedules

3.1 New Construction Works
The following Table 1 summarises the selection of recommended coating systems, identified as PCS-1 to
PCS-12, for the various structures, locations and service conditions. For painting and coating of package
items and equipment coated at Vendors facilities alternatives to those shown below and approved in Part-5
can be used provided they are of the same generic type and the minimum coating thicknesses shown in the
PCS. Details of such proposed systems must be submitted for approval by UER.
Table 1 Coating Schedules References

Area of Application Coating Reference
Nos.
External Above Ground
External coating for carbon steel Epoxy system comprising:
structures at up to 100oC Primer PCS-1
Intermediate coat
PU Top coat
Min DFT 200 microns
External Coating 100-400oC Ambient curing system
Inorganic zinc silicate PCS-3
Heat resistant aluminium silicone
Min. DFT 100 microns
External Coating for Steel beneath Aluminium mastic to min. DFT 125 microns PCS-4
Insulation - Below ambient to 100oC
External Coating for Steel Silicone system or thermal sprayed aluminium PCS-5
>400oC Min. DFT 100 microns
External Coating for Galvanised Epoxy Intermediate and PU top coat PCS-6
Carbon Steel and Stainless steel Min. DFT 125 microns
Buried carbon steel
External Below Ground <70 oC Amine cured epoxy PCS-2A
min DFT 500 microns
External Below Ground >70 oC Solvent free epoxy or high solid phenolic epoxy PCS-2B
min DFT 1000 microns
External Below Ground <70 oC Visco Elastic Wrapping and Shrink sleeve for PCS-2C
maintenance
Internal Coatings for Vessels and Tanks
<60oC GRE lining for steel in continuous water phase PCS-7A
Crude oil storage tanks GRE lining to min DFT 3000 microns.
Appurtenances & piping to be coated with PCS-7b
<60oC GRE lining for steel in continuous water phase as in PCS-7B

Tanks/vessels in water/hydrocarbon PCS-7a as appropriate for tank/vessel design.
service Rest of tank/vessel; High build solvent free epoxy to
min. DFT 500 microns
60 - 93oC Glassflake system PCS-8

Vessels/tanks in water/hydrocarbon Bisphenol A polyester or vinyl ester glassflake
service reinforced epoxy to min. DFT 900 microns or as
Manufacturer’s recommendations
>93oC Manufacturer’s recommended and qualified systems. PCS-9
Vessels in hydrocarbon service Seek advice from CFDH.
Potable Water Tanks/Equipment High build solvent free polyamide cured epoxy PCS-10
Min. DFT 325 microns
Gas Pipeline Flow Coat Epoxy coating PCS-12
Min.DFT 75 microns
Coatings for Marine structures
External Above Water As PCS-1 to min. DFT 250 microns PCS-11A
Submerged High solids modified epoxy as PCS-2 PCS-11B
Min. DFT 400microns
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4 Coating Systems
4.1 System Compatibility
The protective coating system should be selected on the basis of the complete installation so as to achieve a
fully compatible system at the time of final construction. Each component of a coating system shall be
supplied by the same manufacturer.
Holding primers must not form part of the final coating system and must be removed before the approved
coating system is applied. Approved coating system primers may be shop applied with subsequently coats
applied at site providing the Manufacturer’s requirements are met.
4.2 Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)

No alterations or changes may be made to the PCS data sheets provided in this Part without prior approval
of the Custodian of this Specification who will copy the data sheets and initial them to signify his approval
of such changes.
The Schedules in Section 5 give typical values for surface profile and minimum DFT for paint thicknesses.
These may vary from those recommended by the paint manufacturers and should therefore be used as a
guide to minimum values.
Part 4 of this Specification gives information on the surface preparation, coating application, inspection
requirements and HSE referred to in the data sheets.
Part 5 of this specification gives the approved list of coating systems and will be continually updated by
UER/CFDH Materials and Corrosion..
4.3 Protective Coatings for Stainless Steel

Paints specified for application directly to austenitic, duplex or high nickel-chromium alloys shall not
contain free chlorides or halides after curing. In addition, such coatings shall not contain metallic zinc
although inhibitive paints containing zinc oxide or zinc phosphate are acceptable.
4.4 Health and Environmental Restrictions

Because of hazards to health and the environment, PDO has restricted the use of the following paints:
- Paints containing lead

- High VOC containing paints
- Paints containing cadmium
- Paints containing coal tar
- Anti-fouling paints containing biocides or tributyl tin
4.5 Colour Finishes

The requirements for colour finishes are given in section 3.3 of Part 1 of this Specification
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5 Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)

5.1 PCS-1 External coating for above ground structures to 100oC
Specification: SP-1246 Part 2 Rev. Date: Dec 2007
SCHEDULE: PCS-1
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above ground steel structures in onshore (desert) locations at service temperatures up to 100oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Tanks, vessels, separators, flare stacks, exchangers, columns, supports, structural steel, pipework and fittings
(uninsulated) in carbon or low alloy steel.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

As shown in Table B1.1 1 in Part1 of this Specification
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½

Surface profile: 50 to 75 microns
COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Polyamide cured epoxy primer
Application method: Airless or conventional spray
DFT microns: 50
Intermediate Coat
Type: Polyamide cured epoxy (high build)
Application method: Airless spray
DFT microns: 100
Top Coat
Type: Two-pack high build aliphatic polyurethane
DFT microns: 50
Total min DFT microns: 200
COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
NOTES
1. Zinc rich epoxy primers may be used.
2. Water borne systems may be used.
3. Shop applied primers can be considered provided they are part of the final coating system.
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5.2 PCS-2A External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2 Rev. Date: May 2009
SCHEDULE: PCS-2A
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for below ground (or immersed) steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures up to
70oC.
Buried tanks, vessels, tank bottom plates, buried sections of piping and fittings in carbon or low alloy steel, with or
without cathodic protection.

As shown in Table B1.21 in Part 1 of this Specification
SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface profile: 75 microns
COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Not required
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type: High build, high solids modified epoxy
DFT microns: 250
Top Coat
DFT microns: 250
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. This system replaces the previously used coal tar epoxy systems favoured for buried (or immersed)
applications.
2. Coating to be applied by PDO approved applicators
3. Coating can be applied in one coat provided performance test data is also for a single coat system
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5.3 PCS-2B External coating for below-ground structures for more than 70oC
SCHEDULE: PCS-2B
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for below ground (or immersed) steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures for
more than 70oC.
Buried tanks, vessels, tank bottom plates, buried sections of piping and fittings in carbon or low alloy steel, with or

SURFACE PREPARATION

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Not required
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
DFT microns: 500
Top Coat
DFT microns: 500
COATING REPAIR
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5.4 PCS-2C External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC

SCHEDULE: PCS-2C
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for below ground (or immersed) steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures up to
70oC.
Buried tanks, vessels, tank bottom plates, buried sections of piping and fittings, in carbon or low alloy steel, with or

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface profile: no anchor pattern is required
COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Not required
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type: Visco Elastic polymer wrapping or shrink sleeve for maintenance
Application method: manual wrapping or machine
DFT microns: 2 .08mm
Top Coat
Type: PVC reinforce wrapping
Application method: manual wrapping or machine
DFT microns: 0.8mm
Total min DFT microns: 2.88mm
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Coating to be applied by PDO approved applicators
2. Coating can be applied in one coat provided performance test data is also for a single coat system
3. Testing shall be carried out at the specified design temperature.
4. Coating to be applied by PDO approved applicators.
5. The qualification requirements in part 1 is only applicable for visco elastic material. The Shrink sleeve
qualification shall be as per this DEP 31.40.30.37.
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5.5 PCS-3 External coating for above ground structures at temperatures of 100
– 400ºC (insulated or non-insulated)
SCHEDULE: PCS-3
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above ground steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures of 100-400oC. These
can be insulated or not as required.
Flare stacks, furnaces, furnace stacks, flue ducts, exchangers, associated pipework and fittings (insulated or
uninsulated) in carbon or low alloy steel.

SURFACE PREPARATION

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Inorganic zinc silicate
DFT microns: 50
Intermediate Coat
Type: Aluminium pigmented silicone
DFT microns: 25
Top Coat
Type: As intermediate coat
Application method:
DFT microns: 25
COATING REPAIR
Small area of damage (<5cm2/1m2 ), apply intermediate and top coats. For larger areas of damage, prepare surface,
apply coating system and inspect all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
NOTES
1. Zinc silicate paint to contain min 60% solids by part
2. Silicate coating may be applied in single coat
3. All paints from same manufacturer
4. System must cure at ambient temperatures.
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5.6 PCS-4 External coating for above ground structures beneath insulation
under 100oC
SCHEDULE: PCS-4
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above ground steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures up to 100oC prior to
applying insulation.
Tanks, vessels, separators, flare stack piping, exchanger shells, columns, associated pipework and fittings in carbon
and low alloy steel under insulation.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1: 2001 Sa 2½

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Not required
Application method:
DFT microns:
Single Coat
Type: One coat of aluminium pigmented
polyamide cured epoxy mastic
DFT microns: 125
Total min DFT. Microns: 125
COATING REPAIR
Sweep blast damaged area, apply single coat and inspect as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
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5.7 PCS-5 External coating for steel structures >400oC

SCHEDULE: PCS-5
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above ground steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures >400oC
Flare stacks, furnaces, furnace stacks, flue ducts, exchangers, associated pipework and fittings in carbon and low
alloy steel.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1: 2001 Sa 2

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Heat-resistant aluminium silicone
DFT microns: 25
Intermediate Coat
Type: Not required
Application method:
DFT microns:
Finish Coat
Type: Heat resistant aluminium silicone
DFT microns: 25
COATING REPAIR
Small areas of damage (<5cm2/1m2), apply finish coat. For larger areas, surface preparation, coating application and
inspection, all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
NOTES
1. System must cure at ambient temperatures

2. For uninsulated service thermal sprayed aluminium can be considered.
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5.8 PCS-6 External coating for galvanised steel and above ground stainless
steel structures
SCHEDULE: PCS-6
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above ground galvanised steel and stainless steel structures in onshore locations at service
temperatures up to 100oC.
Structural steelwork, supports, handrails, gratings and associated fittings in galvanised carbon steel or stainless steel.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Light sweep blast.

For weathered galvanising sweep blasting is recommended.
Cleaning standard: Thoroughly degrease and rinse in clean water. Hand abrasion to remove zinc salts
and other deposits.
Surface profile: Roughened for key by sweep blasting
COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type: High build polyamide cured epoxy
DFT microns: 50
Top Coat
Type: High build aliphatic polyurethane
DFT microns: 50
COATING REPAIR
Lightly abrade damaged area, apply primer and intermediate and final coats and inspect as required in Part 3 of this
Specification.
NOTES
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5.9 PCS-7A Internal glass fibre reinforced epoxy lining for tanks up to 60oC
SCHEDULE: PCS-7A
DESIGNATED USE
Internal glass fibre reinforced epoxy lining for protection of steel oil storage tanks and vessels that are in a continuous
water phase at temperatures up to 60oC.
Bottom part of shells of carbon steel tanks and vessels that are subject to exposure to a continuous water phase. Such
structures include, crude oil storage tanks, water knock-out and dehydration tanks, inlet separators in corrosive water
and wet hydrocarbon service.

SURFACE PREPARATION

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Two-pack epoxy resin/amine adduct
DFT microns: see below
Fill Coating for overlap welds etc.

Type: Epoxy based sand-filled putty
Application method: Hand trowel
Intermediate Layer
Type: Epoxy resin amine adduct cured
Two layers of 300gm/m2 chopped strand mat
One layer of 300 micron glass surfacing tissue
Application method: Hand lay-up
DFT microns: 1200 min
Top Layer
Type: All as intermediate layer
DFT microns: 1200 min
Overseal Layer
Type: Flood coat of epoxy resin
DFT microns 300min
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Detailed method statement to be provided for review prior to commencement of work
2. Primer thickness as recommended by coating system manufacturer.
3. Lining on lower shell to cover complete area in water phase.
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5.10 PCS-7B Internal epoxy coating for tanks and vessels up to 60oC
SCHEDULE: PCS-7B
DESIGNATED USE
Internal high build epoxy coating for steel tanks and vessels in corrosive service at temperatures up to 60oC.
Areas in the water phase such as piping, fittings and other appurtenances that are not practical to coat with GRE.
Remainder of surfaces in GRE lined carbon steel tanks and vessels in corrosive service which are not in the water
phase. This includes areas above the GRE lining such as, nozzles, internals, roof plates and rafters.
This does not include areas above the GRE lining in crude oil storage tanks located at MAF which are considered not
to be in corrosive service.

SURFACE PREPARATION

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Polyamide cured epoxy primer 50
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type: Solvent-free high solids amine adduct cured epoxy
DFT microns: 225
Top Coat
Type: Solvent-free high solids amine adduct cured epoxy
DFT microns: 225
Total DFT microns: 500
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Coating thickness may be achieved in a single high build application, if desired
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5.11 PCS-8 Internal glassflake coating for tanks and vessels at temperatures of
60 to 93oC
SCHEDULE: PCS-8
DESIGNATED USE
Internal corrosion resistant glassflake coating for steel tanks and vessels at temperatures of 60 to 93oC.
Bottom part of shells of carbon steel tanks and vessels that are subject to exposure to a continuous water phase. Such
structures include, crude oil storage tanks, water knock-out and dehydration tanks, inlet separators in corrosive water
and wet hydrocarbon service.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 3

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: System dependent
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type: Glassflake Bisphenol A or vinyl ester
Application method: Airless spray, plural component spray
DFT microns: 450
Top Coat
Type: Glassflake Bisphenol A or vinyl ester
Application method: Airless spray, plural component spray
DFT microns: 450
NOTE : Manufacturers may recommend and qualify alternative coating system thicknesses
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Manufacturers recommendations for the qualified system must be followed. Resin system selection
dependent on actual design temperature, coating manufacturers shall be consulted in all cases.
2. Thicknesses are indicative. Coating thickness as used in qualification to be specified. Refer to part-5 for
approved thickness.
3. Detailed method statement to be provided for review prior to commencement of work.
4. Vendor’s approved applicator to be used under Vendor’s supervision.
5. Coatings for vessels to resist explosive decompression
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5.12 PCS-9 Internal coating for vessels at temperatures above 93oC

SCHEDULE: PCS-9
DESIGNATED USE
Internal coating for steel vessels for temperatures above 93oC.
Carbon steel vessels in water/hydrocarbon service at temperatures >93 oC

As shown in Table B1.3 in Part 1 of this Specification.
Vendor to specify maximum allowable service temperature and provide test data to verify this temperature
SURFACE PREPARATION
Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa3

Surface profile: System dependent
COATING SYSTEMS
Specialist high temperature coatings such as epoxy novolac and vinyl ester novolac based systems to be proposed and
qualified by Manufacturers.
NOTES
1. Manufacturers recommendations for the qualified coating system must be followed. Coating thickness
as used in qualification to be specified. Refer to Part 5 for approved thickness.
2. Maximum operating temperature as used in qualification to be specified in Part 5
3. Detailed method statement to be provided for review prior to commencement of work.
4. Coatings for vessels to resist explosive decompression
5. Vendor’s approved applicator to be used under Vendor’s supervision
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5.13 PCS-10 Internal coating for tanks for potable water

SCHEDULE: PCS-10
DESIGNATED USE
Internal epoxy coating for potable water service for temperatures up to 60oC.
All internal surfaces of carbon or low alloy steel tanks for potable water. All wetted surfaces, with or without cathodic
protection.

SURFACE PREPARATION
Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½-3

Surface profile: 50-75 microns
COATING SYSTEM
Primer/First Coat
Type: System Dependent
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type: High build sloventless polyamine cured epoxy
DFT microns: 200
Top Coat
Type: As for intermediate coat
Application method:
DFT microns: 200
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Epoxy holding primer, optional, may be required for large areas
2. Coatings must have appropriate potable water approval/certification eg. compliance with BS 6920.
3.
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5.14 PCS-11A External coating for marine structures

SCHEDULE: PCS-11A
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above water steel structures in a marine environment.
Non-immersed topside steel structures of marine structures such as jetties, mooring buoys, launches and barges

SURFACE PREPARATION

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Polyamide cured epoxy primer
DFT microns: 50
Intermediate Coat
Type: Polyamide cured epoxy (high build)
DFT microns: 140
Top Coat
Type: Two-pack high build polyurethane
DFT microns: 60
Total DFT microns: 250
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Zinc rich epoxy primer may be used
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5.15 PCS-11B High solids epoxy coating for immersed marine structures
SCHEDULE: PCS-11B
DESIGNATED USE
High solids epoxy coating for immersed marine applications and wetted areas of fixed structures.
Below water areas of marine vessels such as SPMs, barges and launches, with or without cathodic protection.

SURFACE PREPARATION

Surface profile: 50-75 microns
COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type: Two-pack high solids modified epoxy
DFT microns: 250
Intermediate Coat
Type: As Primer
Application method:
DFT microns: 250
Top Coat
Type: Fouling control system Optional
DFT microns:
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. Where local restrictions apply, use biocide-free antifouling paints based on silicone elastomer
2. An intermediate coating to enhance adhesion may need to precede the antifouling coat
3. Coating system to cover the complete tidal zone
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5.16 PCS-12 Internal Flow Coating for Gas Transmission Pipelines in

Non-Corrosive Service
Specification: SP-1246 Part 2 Rev. Date: May2009
SCHEDULE: PCS-12
DESIGNATED USE
Internal epoxy flow coating for gas transmission lines.
Internal surface of gas transmission pipelines that are not in corrosive service..

As shown in table B1.5 of Part 1 of this specification in general accordance with
DEP.31.40.30.35
SURFACE PREPARATION

COATING SYSTEM
One coat
Type: Epoxy flow coat
DFT microns: 75
COATING REPAIR
NOTES
1. This is not a corrosion resistant coating but used to reduce friction and increase volume through put.
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6 Related Business Control Documents

PDO and SIEP Documents
DEP 31.40.30.35-Gen Technical Specification – Internal Coating of Line Pipe for Non-Corrosive
Gas Transmission Service
GU-368 Guidelines For The Protection Of Buried Sections Of Surface Laid

Pipelines/Flowlines
PR-1180 Performance Testing of Coating Systems for Pipeline Rehabilitation
DEP 31.40.30.37 EXTERNAL FIELD JOINT AND REHABILITATION COATING
SYSTEMS FOR LINE PIPE
DEP 31.40.30.31-Gen. Technical Specification for External polyethylene and polypropylene

coating for line pipe
DEP 31.40.30.32-Gen Technical Specification for External fusion-bonded epoxy powder coating
for line pipe
Manufacturers recommendations for the qualified system must be followed
International Standards
ISO-8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related products –
Visual assessment of surface cleanliness.
BS EN ISO 1461 Specifications and test methods for hot dip galvanised coatings on iron and steel
articles.
BS 6920 Suitability of non-metallic products for use in contact with water intended for
human consumption.
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7 Appendix A Glossary of Terms, Definitions and

Abbreviations
CFDH Corporate Functional Discipline Head
ISO International Organisation for Standardisation
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
BS British Standards
DEP Design and Engineering Practice (SIEP)
UER CFDH Materials and Corrosion
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8 User Comment Form
User Comment Form

If you find something that is incorrect, ambiguous or could be better in this Procedure, write your comments
and suggestions on this form. Send the form to the Document Control Section (DCS). They make a record of
your comment and send the form to the correct CFDH. The form has spaces for your personal details. This lets
DCS or the CFDH ask you about your comments and tell you about the decision.
Procedure Details Title: Issue
Date:
Number:
Page Number: Heading Number: Figure Number:

Comments:
Suggestions:
User’s personal details

Name: Ref. Signature: Date:
Ind.:
Phone:
Document Control Section Actions
Comment Date: CFDH
Number: Ref. Ind.:
Recd.: To CFDH:
CFDH Actions
recd. Decision: Inits.: Ref. Date:
Date: Ind.
Reject: 
Accept, revise at next issue: 

Accept, issue temporary
amendment
Comments:
Originator Date: Inits.: Document Date: Inits.:

Advised: Control
Advised.
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This Specification is not applicable retroactively.

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1.3 Units of Measurement

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2.2 Paint Terms and Generic Paint Types

Galvanising Zinc coating applied in a molten zinc bath

Gloss The reflectivity of a surface film.

High-build polyamide-cured Amide-cured epoxy resin coatings superior to amine-cured epoxies in

A low-build blast primer used to provide temporary protection to

Areas that have been missed during paint application.

Two component, high build, amine-cured phenolic epoxy coatings,

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Phenolic epoxies showing excellent resistance to solvents and organic acids

Chemically, any resin that is made by esterification. Term usually

Two-component, inorganic polysiloxane used for extreme heat

A resinous isocyanate, used as a curing agent in a two-pack

Resin systems inPartving urethane groups and cured with

Polyurethanes, aliphatic, Two-component isocyanate-free urethanes, designed to produce hard,

Primer The initial coat of paint in a protective coating system. Depending on

Silicone acrylics One component aluminium (or colour) pigmented acrylic-modified

Solvent-free epoxies Two component, amine-cured modified epoxies without solvents.

Vinyl resin Copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.

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3 Painting and Coating Selection Schedules

Table 1 Coating Schedules References

<60oC GRE lining for steel in continuous water phase as in PCS-7B

60 - 93oC Glassflake system PCS-8

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4.2 Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)

4.3 Protective Coatings for Stainless Steel

4.4 Health and Environmental Restrictions

- Paints containing lead

4.5 Colour Finishes

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5 Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)

TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.

Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½

Total min DFT microns: 200

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5.2 PCS-2A External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC

TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.

Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½

Total min DFT microns: 500

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TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.

Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½

Total min DFT microns: 1000

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5.4 PCS-2C External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC

TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.

Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½

Total min DFT microns: 2.88mm

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TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.

Blast cleaning standard: ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2½