Specification for Painting and Coating of Oil and Gas Production Facilities Part.

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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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Version No.
ERD-48-01
SP-1246 Ver.0
SP-1246 Ver.1
SP-1246 Ver.2

Date
Jan 89
May 2002
July 2003
April 2010

Author
ETH/5
OTT/11
TTO/11
UEC/121

Version 2

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Original ERD Document
Updated and in new PDO format
Updated
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
1.2
1.3

Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1
2.2
2.2

New Construction Works.................................................................................................................................8

Coating Systems........................................................................................................................ 9
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

General.............................................................................................................................................................6
Scope ...............................................................................................................................................................6
Paint Terms and Generic Paint Types..............................................................................................................6

Painting and Coating Selection Schedules ............................................................................. 8

3.1

Background......................................................................................................................................................4
Applicability ....................................................................................................................................................4
Units of Measurement......................................................................................................................................5

System Compatibility ......................................................................................................................................9

Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)............................................................................................................9
Protective Coatings for Stainless Steel ............................................................................................................9
Health and Environmental Restrictions ...........................................................................................................9
Colour Finishes................................................................................................................................................9

Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS) ................................................................................ 10

5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
5.10
5.11
5.12
5.13
5.14
5.15
5.16

PCS-1 External coating for above ground structures to 100oC.....................................................................10

PCS-2A External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC...............................................................11
PCS-2B External coating for below-ground structures for more than 70oC ...............................................11
PCS-2C External coating for below-ground structures up to 70oC.............................................................11
PCS-3 External coating for above ground structures at 100-400oC..............................................................14
PCS-4 External coating for steel structures under insulation below ambient to 100oC ................................15
PCS-5 External coating for steel structures >400oC ....................................................................................16
PCS-6 External coating for galvanised steel and stainless steel structures...................................................17
PCS-7A Internal glass fibre reinforced epoxy lining for tanks up to 60oC....................................................18
PCS-7B Internal epoxy coating for tanks and vessels up to 60oC .................................................................19
PCS-8 Internal glassflake coating for tanks and vessels at temperatures of 60 to 93oC ...............................20
PCS-9 Internal coating for vessels at temperatures above 93oC ...................................................................21
PCS-10 Internal coating for tanks for potable water.....................................................................................22
PCS-11A External coating for marine structures..........................................................................................23
PCS-11B High solids epoxy coating for immersed marine structures..........................................................24
PCS-12 Internal Flow Coating for Gas Transmission Pipelines in Non-Corrosive Service.25

Related Business Control Documents................................................................................... 26

Appendix A Glossary of Terms, Definitions and Abbreviations ....................................... 27

User Comment Form ............................................................................................................. 28

Tables
Table 1 Coating Schedules References..........................................................................................................................8

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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:
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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:
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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, PDOs 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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Introduction

2.1

General

Version 2

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
epoxy

Amide-cured epoxy resin coatings superior to amine-cured epoxies in

respect of durability, flexibility and pot-life.

Holding primer

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

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

Holidays
Leafing pigments

Paints containing plate-like pigments such as micaceous iron oxide or

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

Polyester resin

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

applied to resins that are not formulated using fatty acids.

Polysiloxane

Two-component, inorganic polysiloxane used for extreme heat

resistance up to 1110oC.

Polyisocyanate

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

polyurethane paint system.

Polyurethanes

Resin systems inPartving urethane groups and cured with

polyisocyanate. A wide variety of coating systems is available based on
the various urethane formulations.

Polyurethanes, aliphatic,
highi-build

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

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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Painting and Coating Selection Schedules

3.1

New Construction Works

Version 2

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
External Above Ground
External coating for carbon steel
structures at up to 100oC

External Coating 100-400oC

External Coating for Steel beneath

Insulation - Below ambient to 100oC
External Coating for Steel
>400oC
External Coating for Galvanised
Carbon Steel and Stainless steel
Buried carbon steel
External Below Ground <70 oC

Coating

Epoxy system comprising:

Primer
Intermediate coat
PU Top coat
Min DFT 200 microns
Ambient curing system
Inorganic zinc silicate
Heat resistant aluminium silicone
Min. DFT 100 microns
Aluminium mastic to min. DFT 125 microns
Silicone system or thermal sprayed aluminium
Min. DFT 100 microns
Epoxy Intermediate and PU top coat
Min. DFT 125 microns

Reference
Nos.

PCS-1

PCS-3

PCS-4
PCS-5
PCS-6

Amine cured epoxy

min DFT 500 microns
Solvent free epoxy or high solid phenolic epoxy
min DFT 1000 microns
Visco Elastic Wrapping and Shrink sleeve for
maintenance

PCS-2A

GRE lining for steel in continuous water phase

GRE lining to min DFT 3000 microns.
Appurtenances & piping to be coated with PCS-7b

PCS-7A

<60oC
Tanks/vessels in water/hydrocarbon
service

GRE lining for steel in continuous water phase as in

PCS-7a as appropriate for tank/vessel design.
Rest of tank/vessel; High build solvent free epoxy to
min. DFT 500 microns

PCS-7B

60 - 93oC
Vessels/tanks in water/hydrocarbon
service

Glassflake system
Bisphenol A polyester or vinyl ester glassflake
reinforced epoxy to min. DFT 900 microns or as
Manufacturers recommendations
Manufacturers recommended and qualified systems.
Seek advice from CFDH.

PCS-8

External Below Ground >70 oC

External Below Ground <70 oC
Internal Coatings for Vessels and Tanks
<60oC
Crude oil storage tanks

>93oC
Vessels in hydrocarbon service
Potable Water Tanks/Equipment
Gas Pipeline Flow Coat

High build solvent free polyamide cured epoxy

Min. DFT 325 microns
Epoxy coating
Min.DFT 75 microns

PCS-2B
PCS-2C

PCS-9

PCS-10
PCS-12

Coatings for Marine structures

External Above Water
Submerged

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High solids modified epoxy as PCS-2
Min. DFT 400microns

PCS-11A
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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 Manufacturers 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:
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4.5

Paints containing lead

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

Colour Finishes
The requirements for colour finishes are given in section 3.3 of Part 1 of this Specification

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Painting and Coating Schedules (PCS)

PCS-1 External coating for above ground structures to 100oC

5.1

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:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
50 to 75 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Polyamide cured epoxy primer

Airless or conventional spray
50

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Polyamide cured epoxy (high build)

Airless spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Two-pack high build aliphatic polyurethane

Airless spray

100

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

5.2

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.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Buried tanks, vessels, tank bottom plates, buried sections of piping and fittings in carbon or low alloy steel, with or
without cathodic protection.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.21 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
75 microns

COATING SYSTEM

Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Not required

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build, high solids modified epoxy

Airless or conventional spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build, high solids modified epoxy

Airless spray

250

250

Total min DFT microns:

500

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
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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PCS-2B External coating for below-ground structures for more than 70oC

5.3

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: May 2009

SCHEDULE: PCS-2B
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for below ground (or immersed) steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures for
more than 70oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Buried tanks, vessels, tank bottom plates, buried sections of piping and fittings in carbon or low alloy steel, with or
without cathodic protection.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.22 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
75 microns

COATING SYSTEM

Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Not required

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build, high solids modified epoxy

Airless or conventional spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build, high solids modified epoxy

Airless spray

500

500

Total min DFT microns:

1000

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.

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

5.4

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: May 2009

SCHEDULE: PCS-2C
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for below ground (or immersed) steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures up to
70oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Buried tanks, vessels, tank bottom plates, buried sections of piping and fittings, in carbon or low alloy steel, with or
without cathodic protection.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.23 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
no anchor pattern is required

COATING SYSTEM

Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Not required

Visco Elastic polymer wrapping or shrink sleeve for maintenance

manual wrapping or machine
2 .08mm

PVC reinforce wrapping

manual wrapping or machine
0.8mm

Total min DFT microns:

2.88mm

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
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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PCS-3 External coating for above ground structures at temperatures of 100

400C (insulated or non-insulated)

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

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.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Flare stacks, furnaces, furnace stacks, flue ducts, exchangers, associated pipework and fittings (insulated or
uninsulated) in carbon or low alloy steel.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.1 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
30 to 40 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Inorganic zinc silicate

Airless or conventional spray
50

Aluminium pigmented silicone

Airless or conventional spray
25

As intermediate coat
25

Total min DFT microns:

100

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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Version 2

PCS-4 External coating for above ground structures beneath insulation

under 100oC

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

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.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Tanks, vessels, separators, flare stack piping, exchanger shells, columns, associated pipework and fittings in carbon
and low alloy steel under insulation.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.5 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1: 2001 Sa 2
40 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Single Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Not required

One coat of aluminium pigmented

polyamide cured epoxy mastic
Airless or conventional spray
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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PCS-5 External coating for steel structures >400oC

5.7

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-5
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above ground steel structures in onshore locations at service temperatures >400oC
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Flare stacks, furnaces, furnace stacks, flue ducts, exchangers, associated pipework and fittings in carbon and low
alloy steel.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.5 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1: 2001 Sa 2
25 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Finish Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Heat-resistant aluminium silicone

Airless or conventional spray
25

Not required

Heat resistant aluminium silicone

Airless or conventional spray
25

Total min DFT microns:

50

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.
2.

System must cure at ambient temperatures

For uninsulated service thermal sprayed aluminium can be considered.

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Version 2

PCS-6 External coating for galvanised steel and above ground stainless
steel structures

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: May 2009

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.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Structural steelwork, supports, handrails, gratings and associated fittings in galvanised carbon steel or stainless steel.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.1 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Light sweep blast.
For weathered galvanising sweep blasting is recommended.
Cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

Thoroughly degrease and rinse in clean water. Hand abrasion to remove zinc salts
and other deposits.
Roughened for key by sweep blasting

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build polyamide cured epoxy

Airless spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build aliphatic polyurethane

Airless spray

50

50

Total min DFT microns:

100

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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PCS-7A Internal glass fibre reinforced epoxy lining for tanks up to 60oC

5.9

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

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.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
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.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.3 in Part 1 of this Specification
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:
COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
100 microns

Two-pack epoxy resin/amine adduct

Airless or conventional spray
see below

Fill Coating for overlap welds etc.

Type:
Epoxy based sand-filled putty
Application method:
Hand trowel
Intermediate Layer
Type:

Application method:
DFT microns:

Epoxy resin amine adduct cured

Two layers of 300gm/m2 chopped strand mat
One layer of 300 micron glass surfacing tissue
Hand lay-up
1200 min

Top Layer
Type:
DFT microns:

All as intermediate layer

Overseal Layer
Type:
DFT microns

Flood coat of epoxy resin

1200 min

300min

Total min DFT microns:

2800

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
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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PCS-7B Internal epoxy coating for tanks and vessels up to 60oC

5.10

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-7B
DESIGNATED USE
Internal high build epoxy coating for steel tanks and vessels in corrosive service at temperatures up to 60oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
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.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.3 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
75 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Polyamide cured epoxy primer

Airless or conventional spray

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Solvent-free high solids amine adduct cured epoxy

Airless or conventional spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Solvent-free high solids amine adduct cured epoxy

Airless or conventional spray

50

225

225

Total DFT microns:

500

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.

NOTES
1.

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PCS-8 Internal glassflake coating for tanks and vessels at temperatures of

60 to 93oC

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-8
DESIGNATED USE
Internal corrosion resistant glassflake coating for steel tanks and vessels at temperatures of 60 to 93oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
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.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.3 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 3
75 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

System dependent

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Glassflake Bisphenol A or vinyl ester

Airless spray, plural component spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Glassflake Bisphenol A or vinyl ester

Airless spray, plural component spray

450

450

Total min DFT microns:

900

NOTE : Manufacturers may recommend and qualify alternative coating system thicknesses

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
NOTES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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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.
Thicknesses are indicative. Coating thickness as used in qualification to be specified. Refer to part-5 for
approved thickness.
Detailed method statement to be provided for review prior to commencement of work.
Vendors approved applicator to be used under Vendors supervision.
Coatings for vessels to resist explosive decompression

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PCS-9 Internal coating for vessels at temperatures above 93oC

5.12

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-9
DESIGNATED USE
Internal coating for steel vessels for temperatures above 93oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Carbon steel vessels in water/hydrocarbon service at temperatures >93 oC
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
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
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa3
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.

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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.
Maximum operating temperature as used in qualification to be specified in Part 5
Detailed method statement to be provided for review prior to commencement of work.
Coatings for vessels to resist explosive decompression
Vendors approved applicator to be used under Vendors supervision

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Version 2

PCS-10 Internal coating for tanks for potable water

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-10
DESIGNATED USE
Internal epoxy coating for potable water service for temperatures up to 60oC.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
All internal surfaces of carbon or low alloy steel tanks for potable water. All wetted surfaces, with or without cathodic
protection.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.3 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2-3
50-75 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer/First Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

System Dependent
Airless or conventional spray

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

High build sloventless polyamine cured epoxy

Airless spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

200

As for intermediate coat

200

Total min DFT microns:

400

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
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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PCS-11A External coating for marine structures

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-11A
DESIGNATED USE
External coating for above water steel structures in a marine environment.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Non-immersed topside steel structures of marine structures such as jetties, mooring buoys, launches and barges
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.4 in Part 1 of this Specification
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
50 to 75 microns

COATING SYSTEM
Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Polyamide cured epoxy primer

Airless or conventional spray
50

Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Polyamide cured epoxy (high build)

Airless spray

Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Two-pack high build polyurethane

Airless spray

140

60

Total DFT microns:

250

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.

NOTES
1. Zinc rich epoxy primer may be used

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Version 2

PCS-11B High solids epoxy coating for immersed marine structures

Specification: SP-1246 Part 2

Rev. Date: Dec 2007

SCHEDULE: PCS-11B
DESIGNATED USE
High solids epoxy coating for immersed marine applications and wetted areas of fixed structures.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Below water areas of marine vessels such as SPMs, barges and launches, with or without cathodic protection.
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in Table B1.4 in Part 1 of this Specification

SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
50-75 microns

COATING SYSTEM

Primer
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Intermediate Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:
Top Coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Two-pack high solids modified epoxy

Airless spray
250

As Primer
250

Fouling control system

Airless spray

Optional

Total min DFT microns:

500

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.

NOTES
1.
2.
3.

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Where local restrictions apply, use biocide-free antifouling paints based on silicone elastomer
An intermediate coating to enhance adhesion may need to precede the antifouling coat
Coating system to cover the complete tidal zone

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Version 2

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.
APPLICABLE STRUCTURES
Internal surface of gas transmission pipelines that are not in corrosive service..
TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
As shown in table B1.5 of Part 1 of this specification in general accordance with
DEP.31.40.30.35
SURFACE PREPARATION
Surface preparation shall comply with Part 4 of this Specification.
Blast cleaning standard:
Surface profile:

ISO-8501-1:2001 Sa 2
50 microns

COATING SYSTEM
One coat
Type:
Application method:
DFT microns:

Epoxy flow coat

Airless or conventional spray
75

Total min DFT microns:

75

COATING REPAIR
Surface preparation, coating application, inspection and repair all as required in Part 3 of this Specification.
NOTES
1. This is not a corrosion resistant coating but used to reduce friction and increase volume through put.

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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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Appendix A
Glossary of Terms, Definitions and
Abbreviations

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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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