SP0793

PUEBLO VIEJO EXPANSION PROJECT

STANDARD SPECIFICATION

CORROSION PROTECTION

0A 21/02/2020 Issued for Approval GO OF RM

REV ISSUE DESCRIPTION BY CHECKED APPROVED CLIENT

SENET Doc No. SP0793-0000-1W05-003

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PV Doc No. PV-0793-SP-0000-00-0001-A
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 4
1.1 Scope ................................................................................................................ 4
1.2 Substitute Materials ........................................................................................... 4
1.3 Definitions .......................................................................................................... 5
2 RREFERENCE DOCUMENTS ................................................................................... 5
3 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS ............................................................................ 6
3.1 Classification of the Environments According to PVDC Corrosion Mapping ....... 8
4 RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORIZING PERSONS........................................................ 8
4.1 Work Progress ................................................................................................... 9
5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................... 10
6 PROCEDURE ........................................................................................................... 11
6.1 Inspection of the Work ..................................................................................... 11
6.2 Information required ......................................................................................... 12
6.3 Safety, Health and Environment....................................................................... 12
6.4 Scaffolding ....................................................................................................... 13
6.5 Personal Protective Equipment ........................................................................ 13
6.6 Cleaning and Surface Preparation ................................................................... 14
6.7 Application ....................................................................................................... 14
6.8 Protection of Surrounding Areas ...................................................................... 14
6.9 Materials .......................................................................................................... 15
6.10 Abrasives ......................................................................................................... 15
6.11 Coatings .......................................................................................................... 17
6.12 Surface Preparation and Coating Application Equipment ................................. 17
6.12.1 Scaffolding ......................................................................................... 18
6.12.2 Surface Preparation ........................................................................... 18
6.13 Coating Application .......................................................................................... 21
6.13.1 Workmanship ..................................................................................... 21
6.13.2 Environmental Conditions................................................................... 21
6.13.3 Substrate Condition ............................................................................ 21
6.13.4 Preparation of the Materials ............................................................... 22
6.13.5 Products and Coating Scheme ........................................................... 22
6.13.6 Application ......................................................................................... 23
6.13.7 Dry Film Thickness............................................................................. 23
6.13.8 Quality of the Application .................................................................... 23
6.13.9 Repairs .............................................................................................. 24
6.13.10 Cleaning ............................................................................................. 24
7 QUALITY CONTROL ................................................................................................ 24
7.1 Requisites for the Personnel doing Quality Control and Quality Assurance ...... 24
7.2 Inspection Reports ........................................................................................... 25
7.3 Abrasive Reception .......................................................................................... 26
7.4 Ambient Conditions .......................................................................................... 26
7.5 Mixing and Thinning ......................................................................................... 26
7.6 DFT Measurements ......................................................................................... 26
7.6.1 DFT Gage Calibration Verification ...................................................... 26

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 7.7 Pull-Off Adhesion Tests ................................................................................... 27
8 COMMUNICATION AND MEETINGS ....................................................................... 28
8.1 Pre-Job Meeting .............................................................................................. 28
8.2 Periodic Meetings ............................................................................................ 28
9 RECORD KEEPING ................................................................................................. 28
APPENDIX 1: QUALITY CONTROL PLAN ............................................................... 29
APPENDIX 2: COATING SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATION ........................................... 31
APPENDIX 3: COATING SYSTEMS ......................................................................... 34
APPENDIX 3: COLOUR CHART .............................................................................. 41
APPENDIX 4: PIPE MARKERS FOR COMMODITY AND SAFETY IDENTIFICATION
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1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers the minimum requirements for surface preparation, application,
material selection and quality control, employed in the protection of equipment and structures
in atmospheric service, that will be operating in the Barrick Pueblo Viejo installations, in the
Dominican Republic, including:

• Structural steel, steel platforms

• Piping
• Exterior of tanks and other vessels
• Containers
• Ducts
• Process equipment
• Electrical equipment including instrumentation cabinets

All work done in a shop will be the sole responsibility of the constructor of the equipment and
shall follow the requirements of this specification.

All work done in the field (Pueblo Viejo) will be the sole responsibility of the Main Contractor
who has been allocated the project.

This specification includes all equipment and structures made of:

• Carbon steel
• Stainless steel
• Hot Dip Galvanized steel
• Aluminium
• Other metals and alloys

All areas that remain inaccessible after the assembling of an equipment shall be repaired and
coated before its assembly

This specification does not include those structures and surfaces made of glass, plastics and
rubber.

1.2 SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS

Should the Contractor wish to use a coating material other than those listed, it shall submit a
concession request to the Engineer, providing full technical details and a list comparing all
appropriate details of the alternative proposed with the original material specified.

The Engineer may reject any proposal and will not be obliged to provide reasons for the
rejection.

Rejection of any alternative shall not be cause for any claim for additional cost or extension of
schedule.

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1.3 DEFINITIONS

Generic Paint / Coating Type refers to type of paint coating product e.g. epoxy

Coat refers to a single layer of paint.

Paint system is an all-embracing term including method and degree of surface preparation,
generic type, thickness and number of coats and method of application.

2 RREFERENCE DOCUMENTS

The following is a list of documents that will serve as reference to the methods and tests
described in this specification. Unless otherwise indicated, the last revision of these standards
will form an integral part of this specification and shall be used according to the directions of
this document. The CONTRACTOR and the INSPECTOR are responsible to have these
documents with them in original, in order to ensure compliance with this specification.

Unless otherwise indicated by the COMPANY, all sections of these standards will apply in this
project.

ISO 9223 – “Corrosion of metals and alloys – Corrosivity of atmospheres –

Classification, determination and estimation”

ISO 12944 – “Paints and varnishes – Corrosion protection of steel structures by

protective paint systems – Parts 1 – 9”

SSPC-PA Guide 3 – “A Guide to Safety in Paint Application”

SSPC Paint 20 – “Zinc-Rich Coating Inorganic and Organic”

SSPC-PA 1 – “Shop, Field, and Maintenance Painting of Steel”

SSPC-Guide 12 – “Guide for Illumination of Industrial Painting Projects”

SSPC-VIS 1 – “Guide and Reference Photographs for Steel Surfaces Prepared by Dry
Abrasive Blast Cleaning”

SSPC-SP 1 – “Solvent Cleaning”

ISO/TR 15235 – “Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and

related products – Collected information on the effect of levels of water-soluble salt
contamination”

NACE SP0178 – “Design, Fabrication, and Surface Finish Practices for Tanks and
Vessels to be Lined for Immersion Services”

SSPC-Guide 24 – “Soluble Salt Testing Frequency and Locations on New Steel

Surfaces”

SSPC-AB 1 – “Mineral and Slag Abrasives”

SSPC-AB 2 – “Cleanliness of Metallic Ferrous Abrasives”

SSPC-AB 3 – “Ferrous Metallic Abrasives”

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 ASTM D4940 – “Standard Test Method for Conductimetric Analysis of Water Soluble
Ionic Contamination of Blast Cleaning Abrasives”

ASTM D4285 – “Standard Test Method for Indicating Oil or Water in Compressed Air”

NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10 – “Near White Metal Blast Cleaning”

NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7 – “Brush-Off Blast Cleaning”

ASTM D4417 Method C – “Standard Test Methods for Field Measurement of Surface
Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel”

ISO 8501 - “Preparation of Steel Substrates before application of Paints and related
products - Visual assessment of surface cleanliness”

ISO 8502-3 – “Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related
products. Tests for the assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 3: Assessment of dust
on steel surfaces prepared for painting (pressure-sensitive tape method)”

SSPC-PA Guide 11 – “Protecting Edges, Crevices, and Irregular Steel Surfaces by

Stripe Coating”

SSPC-PA 2 – “Procedure for Determining Conformance to Dry Coating Thickness

Requirements”

ASTM D4414 – “Standard Practice for Measurement of Wet Film Thickness by Notch
Gages”

SSPC-SP 11 – “Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal”

ASTM D4541– “Standard Test Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable
Adhesion Testers”

3 ABBREVIATIONS & DEFINITIONS

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

DFT Dry Film Thickness

ISO International Organization for Standardization

ITP Inspection Test Plan

LPWC Low Pressure Water Cleaning

NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology

SDS Safety Data Sheet

SHE Safety, Health, Environment

SSPC The Protective Coating Society

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 COMPANY Barrick and its authorized personnel, who have the final responsibility of
the project in all its facets.

AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL Any person designated by Barrick, duly authorized in its

respective areas to ensure compliance with this specification. It can
include the PROJECT MANAGER, RESIDENT ENGINEER, SHE
officer, among others.

CONTRACTOR Company in charge of the execution of the contract for the COMPANY,
executing all surface preparation, coating application, evaluation of
materials, and other tasks required which are described in this
specification.

INSPECTOR Person designated by the COMPANY to perform quality assurance and

quality control during the execution of tasks indicated in this
specification, as to ensure complete compliance with this specification.

STRIPE COAT Additional coat applied before each complete coat, in the form of stripes,
over hard to reach areas, such as: Welds, bolts and nuts, sharp edges,
angles, flanges, corners, crevices, etc., in order to achieve a better
penetration and protection of the coating. Generally, the thickness of
the strip coat is slightly inferior to the ones achieved in the complete
coat.

CORROSIVITY Ability of an environment to cause corrosion on a specific material.

COATING THICKNESS STANDARD Certified coated metal plates with traceability to

NIST.

HOLIDAY Any discontinuity in the coating film.

LOW PRESSURE WATER CLEANING Water cleaning with pressures lower than
351,5 kg/cm2 (5.000 psi)

SPOT MEASUREMENT Average of at least three (03) individual readings taken

along the body of a surface.

POT LIFE Period of time where the mixed coated can be applied
once the two components that conform the coating have
been mixed at a specific ambient temperature.

SHELF LIFE Period of time that a coating retains its physical and
chemical properties during storage.

TRANSITION ZONE Area of a pipe defined by a zone of approximately 50 cm

long divided by the air-ground interface. This transition
zone covers a buried zone of 30 cm up to the air-ground
interface, and 20 cm zone exposed to the exterior
environment.

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3.1 Classification of the Environments According to PVDC Corrosion
Mapping

C1 – VERY LOW CORROSIVITY Building interior with artificial climate control, i.e.:
Office buildings, shops, schools, housing, etc.

C2 – LOW CORROSIVITY Atmospheres with low levels of contamination

(rural environments). Interior of buildings where
condensation might occur.

C3 – MEDIUM CORROSIVITY Urban and industrial atmospheres con moderate

carbon dioxide contamination; coastal areas with
low salinity.

C4 – HIGH CORROSIVITY Industrial coastal areas with moderate salinity;

chemical plants.

C5 – VERY HIGH CORROSIVITY Industrial areas with high humidity and

aggressive atmospheres; coastal areas with high
salinity; structures with almost continuous
condensation and high contamination.

4 RESPONSIBILITY & AUTHORIZING PERSONS

The CONTRACTOR will supply all labour, materials and equipment that are necessary for the
cleaning, preparation, application and inspection of the aerial structures. It’s the
CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to perform all work in a professional manner, maintaining the
highest quality standards in such a manner that he can ensure total compliance with this
specification and with the referenced standards indicated in this document.

It will be the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to maintain its equipment, such as air

compressors, water cleaning equipment, power tolls, air and abrasive hoses, nozzles,
application equipment, among other, in such a way that these will not become the source of
contamination of the prepared surface, and contribute to the correct application of the
coatings. The COMPANY has the right to inspect all CONTRACTOR’s equipment, before work
starts, to verify its conditions and determine whether they are fit for service in a safe and secure
manner during the project, without affecting the quality and the progress of the work being
done.

The CONTRACTOR will repair all work that the COMPANY or the INSPECTOR on site, have
determined that do not comply with the requirements of this specification, before proceeding
to the following stage of the production process. All repairs will be performed with no
consequence to the COMPANY.

The fact that the COMPANY or the assigned INSPECTOR does not detect or reject a job or
defective material, does not constitute an acceptance on behalf of the COMPANY. Therefore,
any defective material or job, that caused a defect, or that does not comply with any of the
requirements of this specification, that is found at any stage of the constructive process,
previous to the final acceptance of the pipes, product of inefficiencies or poor workmanship,
defective materials or equipment, or any negligence during the operations, or any other defect

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or damage that is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility, due to his direct actions or omissions,
will be replaced, repaired and/or corrected immediately when indicated by the COMPANY or
the INSPECTOR, in such a manner that it complies with the demands of the COMPANY and
the project’s requirements. This clause will have total and complete validity regardless the fact
that the INSPECTOR had been in knowledge of the situation or did not detect it at the moment.

The CONTRACTOR will keep daily reports of all aspects of the project, including the results
of the quality control tests. These reports will be available for revision by the COMPANY or
the assigned INSPECTOR at any moment that they’re required. The CONTRACTOR shall
provide copies of the daily report formats for approval by the COMPANY before the start of
the work.

The COMPANY or its authorized personnel, or the onsite INSPECTOR, will require a meeting
with the CONTRACTOR at any moment that a nonconformity or deviation to the specification
is found, in order to apply immediate corrective and preventive actions to prevent the particular
nonconformity or deviation from occurring again during the project.

All production and quality control procedures must be followed, and only the materials
indicated in this specification shall be used. Any changes proposed by the CONTRACTOR
shall be submitted in writing for approval to the COMPANY indicating the following:

• Current material, design or process

• The proposed change
• Reasons for the change
• Date when the CONTRACTOR proposes to implement the change
The COMPANY, at its own discretion, will decide if the proposed changes are acceptable; in
case the COMPANY decides to accept the suggested changes, the CONTRACTOR will
implement them only after having received a written notice from the COMPANY indicating
acceptance to the modification.

It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to protect all surrounding areas, structures and

equipment, and any other element that will not be coated, in such a manner that they will not
be affected by the surface preparation and coating application operations. The
CONTRACTOR shall repair any damage caused to such elements or replace them according
to the evaluation performed by the COMPANY or its AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL.

It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to fully comply with the requirements of this

specification, employ all equipment and tools that have the capacity to achieve the
requirements stablished in this document, and perform an effective quality control in order to
ensure compliance with this specification before the COMPANY’s representative performs
his/her inspections.

It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to perform all work in a manner that complies with
BARRICK’s safety, health and environment requirements, and that apply to the work area.

4.1 WORK PROGRESS

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The CONTRACTOR shall present a work and quality plan which will be reviewed and
discussed by the COMPANY for approval. This work plan shall include an activity timetable,
number of personnel involved in each activity, equipment, and proposed methodology, as well
as a work schedule that assures a continuous progress, number of shifts (if possible), safety
plan, and other pertinent aspects of the project. The quality plan shall follow the provisions
described in this specification.

The CONTRACTOR shall use all personnel and material, equipment and tools that considers
necessary to ensure compliance with this specification, and with the timetable submitted and
that has been previously approved by the COMPANY, in order to complete the tasks within
the time constraints of the project. In case that there is a deviation from the approved timetable,
the CONTRACTOR will receive a written notification from the COMPANY. After this notice,
the CONTRACTOR can modify any aspect that he considers necessary in order to increase
productivity and complete the work within the timetable. However, any modification made by
the CONTRACTOR to his initial work plan, shall have been previously approved by the
COMPANY, and must ensure compliance with the requirements of this specification. In
addition, these actions shall be done at no additional cost to the COMPANY.

5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The manufacturer’s recommendations and instructions for its products shall be considered
part of this specification.

Proprietary equipment (including electrical) items, such as compressors, pumps, motors,

drivers, etc. will normally be shipped to the jobsite coated at the manufacturer's works to the
specified corrosion protection system. In cases where the manufacturer is unable to provide
the required system within the required delivery period, the item will be accepted with the
manufacturer's standard system and will be re-coated at site with the system specified.

Surface preparation may be subject to inspection at COMPANY’S discretion before the prime
coat is applied.

Air used for abrasive blast cleaning or for spraying shall be free from all traces of oil, water
and salinity as per above mentioned standards.

Protective coatings as detailed in this Specification shall be applied by skilled workmen under
the supervision of an experienced supervisor. Evidence of skills to be provided with evidence
of experience or training certified by the SAQCC, SSPC or similar.

All paint shall be supplied in robust, sealed containers of a size large enough to allow mixing
in the containers. The containers shall be clearly labelled with a label showing the name and
type of paint, batch number, colour, any instructions for mixing and/or reducing and any health
or safety criteria.

Traceability of all paints shall always be maintained by the CONTRACTOR. Any paint which
cannot be positively identified at any stage of the Contract shall not be used and shall be
timeously replaced with suitably identifiable paint.

Precautions shall be taken to avoid fire hazards of stored materials. Oily or solvent soaked
rags shall be kept in closed containers and in minimum quantity.

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Surfaces primed with inorganic zinc, where zinc salts exist, shall be thoroughly washed with
a detergent solution recommended by the relevant coating manufacturer, rinsed with
clean potable water and allowed to dry before application of any subsequent coating.

All work shall be executed in a neat and workmanlike manner and in strict accordance with
this specification, the equipment specification, and the drawings. No changes or deviations
shall be made from this Specification without written approval from COMPANY.

Paint work will be considered defective if, during the guarantee period, latent defects appear
which could lead to a general breakdown of the paint system.

Coating thicknesses on metal substrates shall be measured in accordance with relevant

standards. The measurements shall be made on surfaces free of all contaminants. Only
calibrated instruments, that carry a valid calibration certificate, shall be used for the
determination of dry film thicknesses.

Site painted tanks and vessels shall have the painting contractor's name and date painting
was completed stencilled in a contrasting colour on each external shell. Location of the
information shall be conspicuous and visible from ground level.

Precautions shall be taken to prevent coatings from being applied to equipment nameplates,
instrument glasses and gauge dials, couplings, shafts, valve stems, bearings, and other
machined surfaces. Also nuts and bolts in piping service, i.e. those used for flanges and valves
and similar services are not to be coated unless specified.

Surface areas, where it is known that welding will be required, shall be masked after surface
preparation to prevent application of primer. The masked area shall be at least 50 mm wide.

No coating containing metallic zinc pigments shall be applied to, or allowed to come in direct
contact with, stainless steel.

All galvanised items shall be free from white rust and black staining.

If the material is affected by white rust, the Contractor may clean it (using non-metallic
brushes) before handing over and if the weight of the zinc coating still meets the requirements
specified in the appropriate standards, the material will be accepted.

Carbon steel that has been galvanised or primed which is to be welded directly to stainless
steel, shall have all traces of zinc removed by grinding or other means prior to welding.

6 PROCEDURE

6.1 INSPECTION OF THE WORK

All supplied material and equipment, as well as the job performed by the CONTRACTOR will
be subjected to a rigorous inspection on behalf of the COMPANY. These inspections do not
void the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to provide qualified workmanship, as well as materials
and equipment that strictly comply with the requirements of this specification. The
CONTRACTOR will solicit the INSPECTION for a liberation of an area, at any stage of the
process, only when he/she is completely sure that the requirements of this specification have
been met.

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It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to supply all access equipment for elevated areas and
the proper lighting necessary for the INSPECTOR to perform his/her assigned duties.

6.2 INFORMATION REQUIRED

The CONTRACTOR shall submit the following information:

• With the Economic Bid:

o Accreditations or certifications such as ISO 9000 or equivalent.
o List of quality control instruments, with their respective calibration certificates.
o Quality Control personnel’s certifications.
o List of previous projects, clients, and information about the individual projects.
o Proposed manufacturer for each coating system to be applied according to the
type of structure.
o PDS of the proposed coating.
o SDS of the proposed materials.
o Proposed ITP.
o Registry of maintenance of key equipment, such as air compressors, blast pot,
abrasive and application hoses, airless pump, scaffolds and other application
equipment accessories, among others.
o CONTRACTOR’s QA/QC procedures, including daily reports.
o CONTRACTOR’s safety procedures.

• Before the Start of Production:

o Before general production begins, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the
COMPANY for revision a detailed written description of the equipment that will
be used for the surface preparation and application activities.
o The description of the application procedures shall include the following. This
documentation in no case will substitute the information required in 6.1 of this
specification.
o Previous inspection of the structures to be prepared and coated.
o Precleaning, surface preparation and application procedures.
o Abrasive quality control procedures.
o Quality control procedures during regular production.
o Safety procedures, including placing scaffolding.
o In the submitted written procedures for surface preparation and application, all
equipment used for precleaning, abrasive blasting, application and inspection
must be included.
o The quality control procedures shall refer to the sections and evaluation
parameters indicated in this specification. In case that any of these are not
explicitly mentioned in this document, the CONTRACTOR shall refer to the
relevant sections of the reference standards listed in Section 2 of these
documents.

6.3 SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT

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The CONTRACTOR shall comply with all the safety requirements established in SSPC-PA
Guide 3 and by the COMPANY and its policies and regulations.

Among the proposed persons by the CONTRACTOR to perform the work, a SHE Supervisor
must be included, immediately notifying the COMPANY and the assigned INSPECTOR. The
person in charge of SHE shall remain in the work site during its entire execution.

The CONTRACTOR shall provide free and safe access to all areas that are being prepared,
coated or inspected at any moment.

The CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions to guarantee the safety of all
personnel that are in the work site. These precautions shall comply with the safety rules
established by the COMPANY.

It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to have available on site, and easily accessed by all
working personnel, a copy of the SDS for all coatings, thinners, and other dangerous
substances that will be used on the project. During the routine safety meetings, the
CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all personnel has read and comprehended all the provisions
included in such document, and that the personnel knows the exact location of the SDS in
case of an emergency.

No person will be allowed at the work site that is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Any
person that is found in this condition will be reported to the COMPANY and to the
CONTRACTOR and shall not continue working in the project.

6.4 SCAFFOLDING

The scaffolding supplied shall comply with all requisites established by the COMPANY, and
the pertinent safety standards.

6.5 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

The CONTRACTOR will make sure that every worker under his/her direct supervision will have
and use the PPE indicated on this list, depending where it’s applicable. The use of this safety
equipment is mandatory:

• Hard hat approved by NIOSH or similar

• Visual protection such as safety glasses or goggles
• Leather gloves and blast hood with independent air line for the abrasive blasting
operator
• Protective clothing, made of cotton, long sleeve
• Respirators for dusts and solid particles for personnel around the abrasive blasting
operations, and respirators with organic vapours filters for applicators and personnel
around the coating operations
• Safety boots with toe protection
• Harness and lifeline for work in heights

The CONTRACTOR’s Safety Supervisor will check each equipment and will verify its
performance at any moment that he/she considers necessary, in case that the safety
equipment conditions do not comply with the safety requirements of this project, they shall be

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rejected and replaced with other equipment in good conditions, in a period of time not greater
than 24 hours.

6.6 CLEANING AND SURFACE PREPARATION

All hose-connections for the cleaning and blasting equipment shall have a safety wire and
whip-lock devise in place to prevent accidental disconnections.

All hoses that are found with repairs or that have been patched, or that have clear signs of
wear and deterioration, in any part of its extension, shall be rejected.

All personnel that is near the structures while abrasive blasting operations are under way,
besides the blasting operator, shall wear a respirator for dusts and solid particles that prevent
dust and other airborne solid contaminants from being breathed

All surface preparation residues and waste material shall be disposed of strictly following the
requirements of this specification and the COMPANY’s related policies.

6.7 APPLICATION

The airless hoses shall be tested to withstand the maximum atomization pressure according
to the type of coating being applied.

All coatings and other flammable materials shall be stored following the written instructions
from the respective manufacturer and BARRICK’s related requirements depending on the
work site.

All personnel that is located less than 2 m (6.6 ft.) from the applicator(s), or that is downwind
from the vapours and fumes of the atomized product, shall wear a respirator with organic vapor
filters in perfect conditions. These filters shall be replaced in the frequency indicated by the
filter’s manufacturer in his technical literature. In no case will any personnel located in such
zones use dust masks while application activities are in place.

All coating residues, cleaning solvents, discarded rags or brushes, and other waste material
shall be removed from the work area and disposed following environmental regulations at the
end of every work shift. It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to follow federal regulations
regarding the disposal of toxic wastes. The COMPANY can require at any moment evidence
of the correct disposal of such toxic materials.

6.8 PROTECTION OF SURROUNDING AREAS

A maximum protection to the surrounding environment shall be provided, according to the

COMPANY’s rules and regulations. All precautions must be taken to avoid liquid and solid
waste from affecting or contaminating the ground or surrounding areas of the work site.

All areas around the work area shall be protected, including equipment and nearby structures.
Any damage caused by the CONTRACTOR or his direct or indirect actions shall be corrected,
by cleaning, repair, or replacing and recoating, as it’s considered acceptable by the
COMPANY.

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6.9 MATERIALS

6The CONTRACTOR shall supply all the materials, tools and equipment necessary to perform
surface preparation, application, and inspection of the structures subject of this specification.

All the materials used in the project shall be clearly identified with the following information:

• Name of manufacturer
• Material identification, including the safety diamond that indicates the risks posed by
the material, clearly visible in the package or material container
• Batch number
• Place and date of manufacturer
• Shelf life and expiration date (where applicable)
• Quantity per package
• Storage instructions
In case that this information is not found in the labels of the material packaging, the
manufacturer of the product shall submit the missing information in original.

Each material batch shall be accompanied by a Quality Certificate emitted by the manufacturer
of the product.

No material will be accepted that does not arrive in its original package or container, or that is
not properly identified and labelled.

The CONTRACTOR will oversee delivering and storing all products in a closed, well ventilated
area, following the manufacturer’s written recommendations, and that has been approved by
the COMPANY. In addition, the CONTRACTOR is responsible for securing the materials
stored, preventing always the manipulation and/or alteration of the products.

The INSPECTOR onsite shall monitor the work progress and will make all pertinent
calculations, based on the actual coverage rates in the work area, and on an inventory control,
to make sure that there is always enough product available on the work site, thus avoiding
unnecessary delays.

6.10 ABRASIVES

The following is a list of approved abrasives to be used for the surface preparation of the
structures contemplated in this specification.

• Garnet
• Copper slag
• Mineral abrasives silica free
• Aluminium oxide

Other abrasives may be used once approved by the COMPANY.

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The selected abrasives must comply with the following requirements:

Free from toxic agents, heavy metals, or other elements indicated by the COMPANY
• Silica free
• pH between 6 and 8
• Chloride content less than 25 ppm
• Completely dry and free from clay inclusions, oil, grease, or other foreign matter that
is not detrimental to the coating’s performance
• the conductivity of the water-soluble salts shall be less than 75 S/cm.
• the conductivity shall not be less than 100 S/cm.
• the moisture content shall no exceed 0.5%
• the hardness shall not be less than 6 on the MOH scale
• the specific gravity shall be at least 2.5 as determined by ASTM C-128
• the chloride content shall be less than 0.03% by weight
• the silica content of the abrasive shall be less than 1% by weight
• the toxicity shall meet the guidelines laid down in the US Mil A 22263 specification.

Note: The chloride content in the abrasives can be verified using the Chlor-Test A kit.

Blast cleaned surfaces shall be painted within four hours of blasting at the coast, and
within six hours inland, providing the RH remains below 80%. The blast cleaned surfaces
shall not be contaminated in any way prior to painting.

If the blast cleaned surface changes colour or shows evidence of rust the surfaces shall be re-
blasted in accordance with the requirements of this section. The Engineer's assessment of the
requirement for re-blasting shall be final. The blast profile must meet the paint manufacturer’s
requirements and should not be greater than 1/3 of the total coating thickness.

After blast cleaning the surfaces shall be cleaned of all blasting material by means of an
industrial vacuum cleaner. The use of dry, oil free air for cleaning shall only be used with the
written permission of the COMPANY. Surfaces should be checked for dust contamination
in accordance with ISO 8502-3, and should have a rating of 2.

The CONTRACTOR shall submit a Quality Certificate for every abrasive batch that will be
used in the project, showing compliance with the parameters indicated in this specification.
The abrasives shall be stored in a clean and dry area. The CONTRACTOR shall take all
necessary actions to ensure that the abrasives do not get wet or contaminated during the
storage or while they are onsite.

The abrasives shall have the adequate size to reach the specified angular surface profile.

Reusing or recycling the abrasives in any way or manner is not permitted.

Abrasives that are supplied to the worksite in bulk shipments are not permitted.

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6.11 COATINGS

Appendix B of this document shows the approved coatings to be used for the protection of
aerial structures and equipment. No substitutes will be permitted without written approval from
the COMPANY.

The selection of the manufacturer, according to Appendix B of this specification, will be done
by the CONTRACTOR, respecting the categories of use indicated in the respective tables.

The colours of the finish coat, according to the type of structure to be coated, are indicated in
the Appendix 3.

The individual coats that conform a coating system shall be of contrasting colours.

The selected coating systems and approved by the COMPANY shall arrive to the work site
accompanied by their respective PDS and SDS. The coatings shall arrive onsite in their
original containers, without any evidence of damage, deformation, or alteration.

The PDS shall indicate at least the following technical information:

• % solids per volume

• Recommended DFT
• Pot life at different ambient temperatures
• Shelf life and expiration date
• Recoat windows at different ambient temperatures
• Recommended storage conditions
• Temperature ranges for application, and application and curing procedures in case the
ambient temperatures drop below the lower application values indicated by the
manufacturer
• Cure times at different ambient temperatures

In case that any of these values or indications do not appear in the PDS, the CONTRACTOR
will ask the product’s manufacturer a letter in original with the missing information.

All coatings and solvents shall be stored in a closed area that meets the temperature and
humidity requirements indicated by the manufacturer in his technical literature and the
COMPANY’s requirements. This storage area shall be well ventilated to avoid solvent vapor
accumulations, in case solvents are stored at the same location.

6.12 SURFACE PREPARATION AND COATING APPLICATION EQUIPMENT

The CONTRACTOR shall supply all necessary equipment for degreasing and precleaning of
the surfaces to be prepared. In case hydro cleaners are used, these shall have the capacity
of supplying water at a minimum pressure of 246 kg/cm2 (3,500 psi), have an installed deposit
for detergents or chemical degreasers, and all tools and accessories necessary to ensure the
correct operation of the equipment, meeting the cleaning requirements established in this
specification, and within the time constraints that apply to this project.

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Air compressors in perfect working conditions, with a capacity of supplying enough air to
guarantee an abrasive and air pressure at the nozzle of 6 to 7 kg/cm2 (90 to 100 psi) in every
work front. The abrasive nozzle shall be Venturi type with an internal orifice diameter that
follows the compressor’s capacity and allows sustaining the previously mentioned air pressure
range.

Two (02) water/oil separators at the compressor and before entering the blast pot, and other
ancillary equipment to ensure the cleanliness of the compressed air.

Air and abrasive hoses without visible damages or repair signs.

The CONTRACTOR shall supply all abrasive cleaning equipment with all their respective
accessories needed to ensure its perfect working conditions, and guarantee the total
preparation of aerial structures, within the limits of time established in the project and following
the requisites of this specification.

Brushes with a proven resistance to the type of coating to be applied, airless pump, with all
the necessary accessories, to ensure compliance with the minimum requirements indicated
by the coating manufacturer, and that will guarantee the perfect atomization of the product and
the correct mixture of its components.

All brushes used in a work shift shall be discarded at the end of the shift. Brushes that have
been used in previous shifts will not be accepted.

For the application of an inorganic zinc rich coating, a conventional airs spray rig can be used,
provided it has a fully working agitation system. In addition, the pressurized container shall be
completely clean and free of residues from previously applied coatings.

Airless spray pump with all its accessories, that comply with the minimum requirements of the
coating manufacturer, and that it ensures the correct atomization of the coating.

Pneumatic coating mixers free of oil, grease, and rests of previous coatings, and in perfect
working conditions for 20 L (5 gal.) buckets.

6.12.1 Scaffolding

Tubular scaffolding and other necessary access equipment shall be used during surface
preparation, coating application and inspection activities when they are performed on heights,
ensuring always the safety of the personnel that is performing such tasks.

The ends of the tubular ends that conform the scaffolds shall be protected, in order to avoid
damages to freshly coated surfaces, or during mounting or dismantling operations. Any
damage caused during these tasks shall be duly repaired according to the requirements of
this specification.

The scaffolding shall remain in erected until all elevated structures have been fully inspected
and approved.

6.12.2 Surface Preparation

All cleaning and surface preparation activities shall be performed following the indications
established in the SSPC-PA 1 standard, using qualified workers, with proven experience in

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similar operations, both in materials and work duration, that have resulted in successful
performance of the applied materials.

All surface preparation activities shall be performed only when the substrate is completely
clean and dry, free of oil, grease, and any other residue or contaminating agent.

All dust, dirt and other loose matter shall be removed from the surfaces to prepare using
LPWC.

A visual inspection shall be performed to determine the presence of oil, grease, initial rust
grade, and any other foreign matter. The initial rust grade shall be determined using the SSPC-
Vis 1 visual comparator. The result of this inspection shall be documented accordingly in the
approved records for this project.

Before performing any other work on the surface, all oil, grease, dirt, dust or other visible
contaminants shall be removed from the substrate by solvent cleaning, according to SSPC-
SP 1. To achieve this, water and detergent cleaning, biodegradable degreasers, or organic
solvents can be used; however, the final selection of the cleaning agent will be done by the
CONTRACTOR.

The degreasing of the surface shall be performed as many times as needed to achieve the
total removal of all the oil and grease present on the substrate.

In case rags or similar materials are used, these shall be replaced often during the cleaning
operations, in order to avoid the recontamination of the substrate.

All structures in atmospheric services, such as tank exteriors, nonburied pipes, structural steel,
etc., for all work related to coating rehabilitation in the field, shall follow the provisions indicated
in the standard ISO/TR 15235 or the coating manufacturer’s recommendations, whichever is
stricter.

In all cases, when soluble salts levels on the surface are above the maximum allowed in this
document, the surface shall be washed with water and the soluble salt remover Chlor-Rid, at
the maximum pressure allowed for LPWC. The surface shall be re-evaluated as indicated in
7.8, if the soluble salts levels are still above the maximum allowed, the surface shall be washed
again until the maximum salt levels specified is achieved.

For all structures located in acidic corrosive environments and in environments classified as
C5-I, those defects that could be present around the weld area, such as: Pitting, laminations,
cavities, weld surface finish below Butt Weld C grade according to NACE SP0178, weld
spatter, weld flux, etc., shall be removed by power tools or other techniques, to the entire
satisfaction of the INSPECTOR. These corrective measures shall be taken before the abrasive
blasting of the surface is done.

Those structures that contain such defects that cannot be repaired without affecting the
minimum wall thickness required by the COMPANY, shall be reported immediately to the
COMPANY in order that pertinent actions are taken.

All defects found on a surface and the correction method shall be logged in the inspection
reports and the finding notified immediately to the COMPANY.

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All areas where power tool cleaning operations were done, shall be cleaned according to
SSPC-SP 1, as indicated in sections 7.5 – 7.7.

Before starting of the abrasive blasting operations, the surface shall be 3° C (5° F) above the
dew point.

The abrasives used to prepare the surface shall be clean and dry, free of all oil and grease,
soluble salts, and any other contaminant. The abrasive cleanliness for each batch or shipment
to the work site shall be verified according to SSPC-AB 1; in case metallic abrasives are used,
the cleanliness shall be checked according to SSPC-AB 2 or SSPC-AB 3, depending if the
abrasives are new or recycled. In case that one abrasive sample does not meet the
acceptance criteria established in the mentioned standard, two (02) more samples will be
taken and evaluated; if one of these samples does not meet the acceptance criteria, all the
abrasive batch or shipment will be rejected, and a new batch of material will be used, as long
as they have been tested at the moment of the material reception.

The abrasive conductivity will be measured following the testing procedure established in
ASTM D4940, and the acceptance values shall be those indicated in 6.10.

The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the cleanliness of the compressed air used for abrasive
blasting, and the correct performance of the oil and water separators, to ensure the
compressed air is free from water and oil; the cleanliness of the compressed air shall be
verified according to ASTM D4285. This test will be performed at least at the beginning of a
work shift and at the end.

The blast nozzle used shall be a Venturi type nozzle, with an internal orifice diameter such
that it guarantees a pressure at the nozzle of 6.5 to 7 kg/cm2 (90 to 100 psi); the INSPECTOR
will evaluate the pressure at the nozzle at least once per day, and when it’s considered
necessary; in case it’s determined, by measurements done onsite, that the nozzle pressure is
below the range specified in this document, the CONTRACTOR will take immediate corrective
actions to ensure the nozzle pressure range established in this document. The INSPECTOR
will take note of the internal orifice size at the beginning of a workday and at the end.

All surfaces shall be prepared by abrasive blasting until achieving NACE No. 2/SSPC-SP 10
cleanliness grade.

The surface profile obtained shall be angular in shape, with a depth between 50 y 100 µm (2
y 4 mils). The surface profile measurements will be done according to Method C of ASTM
D4417.

One spot measurement of the anchor profile will be taken for every 50 m2 (538 ft2) of prepared
surface. On each spot measurement chosen, at least two (02) replica tapes shall be used to
measure the anchor profile and the mean value shall be recorded. All replica tapes used shall
be placed in the inspection reports.

The prepared surfaces shall be coated in a period not greater than four (04) hours after they
have been blasted. This period might be reduced depending on the prevailing ambient
conditions where the work is being done. In no case will the bare substrate be allowed to
remain uncoated from one workday to another.

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Those surfaces that present flash rusting, pinpoint rusting, or where the surface preparation
grade specified in this document has been lost before the application of the coating, shall be
re-blasted until achieving the surface cleanliness grade specified.

All residues product of the abrasive blasting of the surface shall be removed from the substrate
before applying the coating. The dust removal method from the surface shall be by blowing
clean and dry compressed air, or by vacuuming the surface.

The amount of residual dust remaining on the surface shall be tested according to ISO 8502-
3. The level of remaining dust accepted in the project shall be Level 2, following the
classification established in the mentioned standard. The particle size remaining on the
surface shall not be greater than Class 1, according to ISO 8502-3.

The INSPECTOR shall perform at least one (01) dust tests for each 100 m2 (1,076 ft2). All
dust tests shall be performed in a period that does not exceed 30 minutes before the coating
is applied.

The prepared surfaces shall meet the specified cleanliness grade and anchor profile before
the coating is applied. In case that one of these two parameters are not met, the surface shall
be blasted again at no additional cost to the COMPANY.

6.13 COATING APPLICATION

6.13.1 Workmanship

All coating application activities shall be performed following the indications established in the
SSPC-PA 1 standard, using qualified workers, with proven experience in similar operations,
both in materials and work duration, that have resulted in successful performance of the
applied materials.

6.13.2 Environmental Conditions

The coating shall not be applied when the relative humidity in the work area exceeds 85%, or
when the surface temperature is below 3° C (5° F) of the dew point and falling, or over wet or
humid surfaces. The ambient conditions shall be verified according the indications in 9.11 and
the values shall be recorded in the inspection reports.

The ambient conditions shall be monitored at least every half hour during each work shift,
taking the first measurement at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of the activities and
the last measurement at the end of the shift; this testing frequency can increase depending on
the prevailing ambient conditions at the moment of the coating application.

6.13.3 Substrate Condition

The coating shall be applied only over those surfaces that are completely clean, dry, and free
of all oil, grease, rust, mil scale, fabrication defects, weld spatter, abrasive residues, and any
other type of contaminant, and that comply with the cleanliness and surface profile
requirements established in Section 7 of this specification. Those surfaces that show signs of
rust or any other type of degradation, shall be prepared until achieving the levels of surface
cleanliness specified in this document, before the coating is applied.

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Coatings can be applied only when the surface temperature does not exceed the maximum
values indicated by the manufacturer in the PDS.

6.13.4 Preparation of the Materials

All mixing activities of the coating components shall be done on a separate surface, sufficiently
firm so no spills will occur, or the mixing activity is altered in any way or form. At all times, the
cleanliness of the work area shall be preserved. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for
repairing any damage caused on adjacent areas or structures, due to the coating mixing
activities.

Each coating component shall be mixed separately using a power mixer, breaking and
incorporating all solids materials deposited on the bottom of the container, until achieving a
consistent and homogeneous liquid, without the presence of coating lumps or settled material;
at this moment the mixing of the two components can proceed.

Only a pneumatic mixer can be used that does not introduce air, water or oil in the coating
being mixed. The mixer shall be cleaned at the end of the workday, or when a different coating
is going to be mixed, in order to remove all traces of the previous coating. By no means it is
permitted that a mixer with rests of the previous coating be introduced in a new container.

The products shall be mixed in complete kits, as they have been supplied by the coating
manufacturer, and strictly following the recommendations indicated in the PDS. Partial
activation of the coating without using any proportioning method shall not be permitted.

The CONTRACTOR will solicit the presence of the INSPECTOR at the moment of preparation
and mixing of the product for application.

The INSPECTOR can reject any material that has been mixed without following a determined
proportioning method, as described in 6.18.3, or when a reasonably doubt exists regarding
the mixing method of the coating’s components.

Thinning of the materials will be allowed only in case it is necessary, and strictly following the
proportions and the specified thinners indicated in the manufacturer’s PDS. No thinner that is
placed in plastic containers such as water or soda bottles will be allowed to be in contact with
the prepared coatings.

6.13.5 Products and Coating Scheme

The approved coatings, DFT per coat, and the corresponding colours for the finish coat are
defined in Appendix B of this specification. No substitutes are allowed without written
permission from the COMPANY.

The stripe coat shall be applied before the application of each complete coat. The stripe coat
shall be applied following SSPC-PA Guide 11; the application method will be by brush. All
brushes used in one workday shall be discarded at the end of the work shift. By no means the
use of brushes that have been used in the previous day will be allowed.

The DFT of the stripe coat shall never exceed the maximum DFT allowed for the coating being
applied.

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6.13.6 Application

The coatings shall be applied by airless spray equipment. The pump size and tips used shall
be appropriate for achieving a correct product atomization without thinning it.

The application equipment shall comply with the minimum requirements established by the
coating manufacturer. All surfaces that have been prepared shall be coated as soon as
possible and before the achieved surface cleanliness is lost. Application by roller is not
permitted. The use of conventional spray equipment shall count with the previous approval by
the COMPANY. The use of brushes will be limited to small areas and touch-ups.

Pot life of each mixed product shall be followed. In case the period of time is exceeded, all the
product remaining in the container shall be discarded. By no means shall the applicator or the
CONTRACTOR try to extend the pot life of a coating once it has been mixed, by using thinners
or any other product or method.

The INSPECTOR can reject any coated area where there is certainty or reasonable doubt
regarding a material that has not been applied correctly, or that has been applied after its pot
life has exceeded. These areas shall be duly marked so that the CONTRACTOR will prepare
them again according to Section 7 of this specification.

The recommended recoat times indicated in each PDS shall be respected. The work schedule
presented by the CONTRACTOR shall contemplate the application of each coat considering
these recoat times. In case the specified recoat times are breached; sanding will be allowed
only for areas no larger than 2 m2 (21.5 ft2). Areas greater that this shall be brush-off blasted
according to NACE 4/SSPC-SP 7 to create the necessary profile on the previous coating.

6.13.7 Dry Film Thickness

Each coat shall be applied at the DFT indicated in Appendix 3 of this specification. If the
applicators consider it necessary or if it’s required by the INSPECTOR, metallic wet film
thickness gages will be used to control the application and assure that the DFT specified is
achieved. The wet film thickness measurements will be performed according to ASTM D4414.
All areas where the measurements were taken shall be touched-up to avoid exposing the
substrate or the underlying coat.

The DFT for each coat shall be measured according to SSPC-PA 2. The level of restriction to
determine the acceptance criteria of the thickness values obtained shall be Level 3 of the same
standard. All DFT readings shall be logged in the inspection reports.

The CONTRACTOR shall not apply the second coat before the previous coating has reached
its recommended recoat time, or before all defects or imperfections found in the first layer, as
indicated in 6.22.1, have been corrected. The INSPECTOR shall approve the application of
the first coat, including the DFT measurements, before the second coat is applied.

6.13.8 Quality of the Application

The applied coating film shall be free of running, sagging, blisters, cracking; holidays or any
other discontinuity in the film, DFT outside the specified range, dry spray, foreign
contaminants, rust spots or rust bleed through, uncured areas, unbonded or poorly adhered
areas, as determined by a visual inspection or other methods performed by the INSPECTOR

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and the CONTRACTOR. All necessary care shall be taken to ensure there is complete
coverage of the structure and that the DFT appropriate over the welds, nuts, bolts, and other
hard to reach areas.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to prepare any zone or area with corrosion of the
steel substrate, as it’s evidenced by a change in colour, darkening, or the appearance of a
light rust film over the substrate before the coating is applied. Those surfaces that exhibit any
sign of corrosion shall be prepared according to this specification.

6.13.9 Repairs

All damages or defects found in the applied film, as indicated in section 6 of this document,
shall be repaired before the next coating is applied.

All damages or defects found shall be repaired with the same coating where the damages
were found.

In case that the damage or defect is found in an area not larger than 100 cm2 (15.5 in2), the
repair can be done using power tools, electric or pneumatic, taking the precaution of feathering
the edges around the damaged area. Sanding discs, grade # 100 or 120, or other abrasive
material that does not affect the original surface profile can be used for this purpose.

In the cases where the metallic substrate is exposed and corrosion is observed, a brush-off
blast according to NACE No. 4/SSPC-SP 7, power tool cleaning to bare steel according to
SSPC-SP 11, can be done to correct the problem and restore the surface to its original
prepared condition. The anchor profile obtained by this method shall not be less than 50 µm
(2 mils). The edges around the defect shall be feathered before the application of the repair
coat.

All repaired areas shall be re-inspected by the INSPECTOR as many times as needed until
ensuring that these areas fully comply with the parameters indicated in this specification.

6.13.10 Cleaning

At the end of each workday, all empty containers, rags, garbage and other waste material shall
be removed from the work site and disposed of strictly accordance with BARRICK’s policy.

7 QUALITY CONTROL

7.1 REQUISITES FOR THE PERSONNEL DOING QUALITY CONTROL AND

QUALITY ASSURANCE

The personnel performing quality control and assurance on behalf of the CONTRACTOR must
possess a minimum level of certification of NACE / SSPC Coating Inspector Level 1, which
must be active at the moment the project stats.

Before the project starts, the person in charge of quality control and assurance shall provide
the COMPANY a copy of the credential that accredits the person as a NACE / SSPC Level 1
Coatings Inspector, which will be verified at the NACE website.

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The minimum required quality control tests are indicated in the Quality Plan in Appendix 1 of
this document. The CONTRACTOR will prepare an ITP that describes the activities and
methods used during QA/QC activities. The ITP prepared by the CONTRACTOR shall meet
the tests and acceptance criteria indicated in the Quality Plan in Appendix 1.

The CONTRACTOR can perform additional tests different from the ones mentioned in the
Quality Plan in Appendix 1, only if they help in assuring the quality of the work done, but in no
case, these can be used to substitute the specified tests indicated in the Quality Plan.

The CONTRACTOR is responsible for the quality of the job and for ensuring compliance with
this specification. In the same manner, the CONTRACTOR has the responsibility of stopping
the work at any moment and notifying the INSPECTOR on site when a deviation from the
specification or a condition that might affect the quality or performance of the applied coating
is detected.

The COMPANY reserves its right to inspect the job at any moment, as well as the equipment,
materials and their storage conditions, or any other aspect of the project that he considers
necessary at any moment. The INSPECTOR representing the COMPANY shall have free and
unrestricted access to all work areas, as well as all places where the materials are stored, or
where surface preparation or coating application is being done.

The CONTRACTOR will be in charge of performing all the Quality Control tests indicated in
this document. The INSPECTOR will be informed at the moment when the tests are being
done and their results in case, he/she was unable to witness them.

All the instruments used in this project for Quality Control and Assurance, including, shall have
their respective Certificate of Calibration in current standing.

The INSPECTOR assigned by the COMPANY can perform his or her own tests at any moment
to verify those obtained and reported by the CONTRACTOR. In case that there is a difference
between two readings greater that 10%, which affects the specific acceptance criteria for a
particular test, a calibration adjustment shall be done (where applicable) for both instruments,
and the readings will be repeated; in such a case that the discrepancy between instruments
persists, a third instrument, properly calibrated and in perfect working condition, will be used
to act as a referee to solve the discrepancy.

It must me stated that the instrument used as a referee must be of the same type and
measuring principle as the other two instruments that generated the discrepancy.

7.2 INSPECTION REPORTS

The CONTRACTOR will maintain a detailed Inspection Report for each work shift, where all
tests performed and their results are logged in, history of calibration or adjustments done on
the instruments, material inventory, among other. This report shall indicate all structures and
equipment that have been prepared and/or coated during the workday, dully identified, as well
as the batch numbers of the abrasives and coatings used.

The tests included in the Inspection Report must coincide with the tests indicated in the ITP.

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7.3 ABRASIVE RECEPTION

Every batch shall meet the requirements stablish in this document.

Three (03) samples per batch will be taken directly from the original abrasive package and the
material will be evaluated according to SSPC-AB 1, AB 2 or AB 3, depending on the type of
abrasive used. In case that one abrasive sample does not meet the acceptance criteria
established in the standard, two (02) additional samples of the questioned batch will be taken;
if one of these additional samples does not meet the acceptance criteria of the standard, the
complete batch or shipment of abrasive will be rejected and sent back to the supplier or
manufacturer.

7.4 AMBIENT CONDITIONS

The surface temperature, relative humidity, dew point, and ambient temperature shall be
verified and recorded at least every thirty (30) minutes during surface preparation (including
taking a measurement immediately before coatings are applied), application, drying and
curing. The first Reading shall be taken at least thirty (30) minutes before the start of any
activity at the beginning of the workday, and at the end of such workday when the
CONTRACTOR is getting ready to leave the work site. At all moment, these readings shall
comply with the parameters established in this specification.

The instruments that can be used for ambient condition measurements are:

• Whirling psychrometer, contact surface thermometer and psychrometric tables.

• Thermo-hygrometer and contact surface thermometer.

• Integrated thermo-hygrometer such as “DeFelsko DPM”, “Elcometer 319” or similar.

7.5 MIXING AND THINNING

The INSPECTOR shall verify the mixing and thinning activities to ensure that the provisions
established in 6.16 of this specification are followed, and that the manufacturer’s
recommendations for each individual product are met.

7.6 DFT MEASUREMENTS

The instrument to be used for taking dry film thickness measurements will be a Type 2 gage,
following the classification established in SSPC-PA 2. The acceptance criteria will be based
on the level of restriction 3 of SSPC-PA 2.

7.6.1 DFT Gage Calibration Verification

A DFT gage calibration verification will be performed at the beginning of each shift and at the
end of the same shift; furthermore, an additional calibration verification will be done at least
once more during the same shift. Subsequent verifications can be done any time the
CONTRACTOR’s Quality personnel, or the COMPANY assigned INSPECTOR considers it
necessary, to ensure the precision of the readings reported.

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Preferably, the gage calibration verifications will be done over a bare steel area which has
been prepared to the specified degree, and with the anchor profile depth indicated in this
document, and before it is coated.

In case the gage calibration verification is done over a Coating Thickness Standard, a metal
plate with a value above the expected DFT reading shall be chosen. A correction factor of 20
µm (0.8 mils) shall be applied to each reading and the corrected value duly logged in the
Inspection Reports.

7.7 PULL-OFF ADHESION TESTS

Adhesion tests shall be done following the written procedure indicated in the standard ASTM
D4541. No cutting around the dollies will be allowed. The INSPECTOR shall be responsible
to ensure compliance with this section and will be in charge of performing the adhesion tests.

The instrument to be used for this test shall be a self-aligning adhesion tester (Type V or Test
Method E) according to ASTM D4541; the dollies shall be 20 mm in diameter.

The test frequency and the minimum adhesion values permitted are indicated in the following
table.

MINIMUM ACCEPTED
STRUCTURE N° OF TESTS
VALUE
Exterior of tanks and vessels 7 MPa (1,000 psi) 3 x structure
Aerial piping, structural steel
4 Mpa (600 psi) 3 x structure
and other structures

For each selected zone of a particular structure, at least three (03) dollies will be glued to the
surface; for instance, in the exterior of each tank or vessel, at least nine (09) dollies will be
glued divided into three evaluation zones.

Adhesion or cohesion failures in any of the coats that conform a coating system, at values
below the accepted levels indicated in Table 1 will be considered unacceptable. For any
structure, if the average of the adhesion values is below the accepted values, as indicated in
above table, the test shall be repeated in two (02) other sites of the same structure; if the
results of any of the additional tests give values below the acceptance criteria in above table,
a meeting shall be called with the COMPANY’s AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL to review the
case and determine the following actions.

An acceptable result will be considered if the dolly does not take off upon reaching the
minimum accepted adhesion value. Glue failures occurring at values below those mentioned
must be repeated. All the results of the individual tests, as well as the average of the three
tests done at each site, will be duly recorded in the Inspection Reports.

Test results shall be considered acceptable if the Dolly is not detached from the surface when
the minimum accepted value is achieved. Glue failures at values below the minimum
acceptable values shall be repeated. All adhesion test results, as well as the average of the
three tests performed at each site shall be logged in the Inspection Reports.

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All dollies that remain glued to the surface after the test is complete shall be removed by
electrically heating the dolly or using a handheld propane torch; the dolly shall be detached by
hitting it parallel to the surface. If coating damage occurs from this action, repairs shall be
performed following the procedure indicated in this document and applying the same coating
system that was used to coat the structure.

8 COMMUNICATION AND MEETINGS

8.1 PRE-JOB MEETING

A Pre-Job Meeting will be held twenty (20) calendar days before the start of the Jobs. The
place of the meeting will be determined by the COMPANY and notified to all parties involved
in the project in due time.

The assistants to this meeting will be defined in due time by the COMPANY; the persons that
should be included are the following: The Project Engineer (in case there is one assigned by
the COMPANY), the INSPECTOR or Inspection Company assigned to the project by the
COMPANY, the CONTRACTOR’s representative, and a Technical Representative of the
coating’s manufacturer.

A minute of this meeting will be produced with the agreements reached. After the minutes
have been signed by all parties, reflecting agreement with the provisions of this specifications
and any modifications made, the minutes will become part of the contractual agreement as
addendum to this specification.

8.2 PERIODIC MEETINGS

During the execution of the project, there should be at least a weekly periodic meeting held,
where the CONTRACTOR, the INSPECTOR and a COMPANY representative (if available)
should be present. In these weekly meetings progress of the work will be reviewed against the
CONTRACTOR’s original work program, problems or deviations observed during the week,
resolution of pending matter, status of non-conformities, safety issues, and any other aspect
relevant to the project. Minutes of this meeting will be made and signed by all parties present
and will be submitted to the COMPANY in a period not greater than two (02) working days
after the day of the meeting.

9 RECORD KEEPING

N/A

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APPENDIX 1: QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The following are the minimum tests and their frequencies required during the project. The
CONTRACTOR’s ITP shall comply with the minimum requirements of the Quality Plan.

ACCEPTANCE
PROPERTY TEST METHOD FREQUENCY
CRITERIA
Abrasives and Coatings Reception
Condition of Packages should
the abrasives in be closed, properly Each batch or
Visual Inspection
their original labeled with the shipment
packages required information
Type: According to
6.8.1
Type,
Silica free
chemical
Documental pH and soluble salts Each batch or
analysis and
Revision according to 6.8.3 shipment
size of the
Size: Necessary to
abrasives
meet the required
anchor profile
Meets SSPC-AB 1,
Vial test, Each batch or
Abrasive tests AB 2 o AB values in
Conductivity, pH shipment
6.8.3
Condition of
the coatings in As indicated in Each coating
Visual Inspection
their original these sections batch
containers

Storage According to the

Visual Each coating
conditions of manufacturer’s
Inspection batch
the coatings written instructions
During Regular Production
Initial Inspection
100% of the
Surface visual/SSPC- N.A.
structure
condition VIS 1
Free of all oil 100% of the
Precleaning SSPC-SP 1
and grease prepared surface
According According
ISO/TR 15235 or ISO/TR 15235 or
` N.A.
manufacturer manufacturer
recommendations recommendations
Not less than 100% of the
Initial Butt Weld C or welds in acidic
Visual
condition of Fillet Weld C, corrosive
Inspection
the welds according to NACE environments and
SP0178 C5-I
SSPC-AB 1,
SSPC-AB 2 or
Abrasive According to the
SSPC-AB 3 Each abrasive
cleanliness pertinent
depending on batch on site
test standard
the type of
abrasive
Compressed Free of water At the beginning
air ASTM D4285 and and at the end of
cleanliness oil each work shift

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 ACCEPTANCE
PROPERTY TEST METHOD FREQUENCY
CRITERIA
Blast nozzle Venturi nozzle; 90 Every time it’s
size and N.A. – 100 psi at the deemed
pressure nozzle necessary
Abrasive Visual NACE 2/SSPC- 100% of the
cleaning Inspection SP 10 prepared surface
Angular profile
Anchor ASTM D4417 –
50 – 100 µm Every 50 m2
profile C
(2 – 4 mils)
1 test every 100
Dust test ISO 8502-3 Level 2/Class 1
m2
Psychrometers
RH < 85%
Ambient or digital Every 30
Ts > 3 °C above
conditions thermo- minutes
hygrometers the dew point
Coating According to Each time
Visual
preparation manufacturer’s materials are
Inspection
and mixing indications prepared
According to According to
Dry film
SSPC-PA 2 restriction level 3 SSPC-PA 2 Level
thickness
of SSPC-PA 2 3
Gage calibrated
Calibration Abrasive
to the coating At the beginning
verification of blasted surface
thickness to be of each work shift
the DFT gage or Coating measured

Thickness
Standards

Quality of Visual 100 % of the

Free of defects
application Inspection coated structures

Verification Visual
Defect corrected Every defect
of repair inspection

According to 3 tests per type

Adhesion ASTM D4541
Table 1 of structure

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APPENDIX 2: COATING SYSTEMS CLASSIFICATION

Zone Corrosivity Environmental Description

(ISO9223) pH
Zone 1 C5 Acidic Ore pile stock and grinding area. The acidic
ore produces a strong acidic environment pH
of 4 – 5
Zone 2 C5 and Neutral Beyond the autoclave building the
C4 environment changes to neutral with high
humidity.
Zone 3 C3 and Neutral Some areas with low exposure to the
below process and interior locations
Zone 4 C4 Alkaline In the lime process operation, the
environmental pH is alkaline of 9 - 11

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 Table 1 - Coating Systems Carbon Steel Structures for Atmospheric Service

Zone Zone Zone

System Description Zone 4
1 2 3
A1 Interior high corrosivity and acidic ✓ ✓
environment.
A2 Interior high corrosivity and neutral  ✓ ✓ 
environment.
A3 Interior moderate corrosivity and neutral ✓ ✓
environment.
A4 Exterior high corrosivity and acidic ✓ ✓
environment.
A5 Exterior high corrosivity and alkaline ✓ ✓
environment
A6 Exterior moderate corrosivity in neutral  ✓ ✓ 
environment.
B1 Elevated temperature coating ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
90 to 200 C
B2 Elevated temperature coating ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
200 to 400 C under Insulation
B3 Elevated temperature coating ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
200 to 400 C without Insulation
D1 Electrical equipment in the process area ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
E1 Coating of galvanizing surfaces in  ✓ ✓ 
process areas
✓ Recommended

 Not Recommended

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 Table 2 - Performance Specifications for the Coating Systems

System Description Reference Coupon Comments

Standard Testing
A1 Interior high corrosivity ISO12944 360 days Performance to meet ISO
and acidic environment. A5M.04 12944 C5M environment and
A6.06 coupon testing.
A2 Interior high corrosivity ISO12944 360 days Performance to meet ISO
and neutral environment. A5M.07 12944 C5M environment and
coupon testing.
A3 Interior moderate ISO12944 N/A
corrosivity and neutral A5M.01
environment.
A4 Exterior high corrosivity ISO12944 360 days Performance to meet ISO
and acidic environment. A5M.04 12944 C5M environment and
A6.06 coupon testing.
A5 Exterior high corrosivity ISO12944 360 days Performance to meet ISO
and alkaline environment A5M.004 12944 C5M environment and
coupon testing.
A6 Exterior moderate ISO12944 N/A Performance as per ISO 12944
corrosivity in neutral A5M.01 C5I
environment.
B1 Elevated temperature NACE SP N/A Only approved products
coating 0198 selected.
90 to 200 C
B2 Elevated temperature NACE SP N/A Only approved products
coating 0198 selected.
200 to 400 C under
Insulation
B3 Elevated temperature NACE SP N/A Only approved products
coating 0198 selected.
200 to 400 C without
Insulation
D1 Electrical equipment in N/A N/A Coating shall meet 1000 hours
the process area of salt sprayed test. Iron
phosphate conversion coating
shall be applied followed by rust
inhibiting seal rinse prior to paint
application. Provide salt spray
test data for review and approval.
E1 Coating of galvanizing 180 days Coupon testing on galvanized
surfaces in process areas panels.

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APPENDIX 3: COATING SYSTEMS

System A1 – Interior high corrosivity (C5) in acidic environments up to 90 °C

To be used for steel surfaces including structural steel, piping, equipment, and tank and vessel
exteriors in high Corrosivity areas such as:

• Raw Ore Crushing, autoclave building, tailings, and raw ore conveyor galleries
• Areas subject to wash down in contact with ore
• Pump Houses handling ore or near to grinding facilities
• Equipment maintenance areas

Surface preparation: Abrasive blasting to SSPC SP10 with anchor pattern as per product
manufacturer recommendations.

System A1.1 – High Solid Epoxy System (3 Coat System)

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A5M.04

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Epoxy primer Epoxy Aliphatic Amine Epoxy Aliphatic Amine

High Solids High Solids High Solids

100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI 89 PW W-POXI 89 PW W-POXI 89 PW
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646 Macropoxy 646 Macropoxy 646
PPG Amerlock 2 Amerlock 2 Amerlock 2
Belzona Belzona 5811 Belzona 5811 Belzona 5811
Akzo Novel Intergard 475 HS Intergard 475 HS Intergard 475 HS
Carboline Carboguard 890 Carboguard 890 Carboguard 890

System A1.2 – Ultra High Solid Epoxy System (2 Coat System)

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A6.06

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Epoxy primer N/A Epoxy Aliphatic Amine Ultra
high solids
High Solids
600 - 800 µm (24 – 32
75 – 125 µm (3 – 5 mils) mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI 89 PW W-POXI TAR FREE 712 WT
Sherwin Williams Dura Plate UHS Primer Dura Plate UHS Finish
PPG Amerlock 880 Amerlock 880
Belzona Belzona 4311 Belzona 4311
Akzo Novel Interzone 954 Interzone 954
Carboline Phenoline Tank shield Phenoline Tank shield

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System A2 – Interior high corrosivity (C5) in neutral environments up to 90 °C

To be used for steel surfaces including structural steel, piping, equipment, and tank and vessel
exteriors in high Corrosivity areas such as:

• Oxygen Plant
• Electric Substation
• Cyanide Destruction
• Carbon Leach

Surface preparation: Abrasive blasting to SSPC SP10 with anchor pattern as per product
manufacturer recommendations.

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A5M.07

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Zinc Rich primer Epoxy Aliphatic Amine Epoxy Aliphatic Amine

OZ or IOZ High Solids High Solids

75 to 125 µm (3 -5 mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI ZSP 315 W-POXI 89 PW W-POXI 89 PW
Sherwin Williams Zinc Clad II Macropoxy 646 Macropoxy 646
PPG Amercoat 68HS Amerlock 2 Amerlock 2
Belzona Belzona 6111 Belzona 5111 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Interzinc 52 Intergard 475 HS Intergard 475 HS
Carboline Carbozinc 859 Carboguard 890 Carboguard 890

System A3 – Interior moderate corrosivity (C4) in neutral and alkaline environments up

to 90 °C

To be used for steel surfaces including structural steel, piping, equipment, and tank and vessel
exteriors in high Corrosivity areas such as:

• Interior of warehouse buildings

• Maintenance shop
• Light duty areas
Surface preparation: Abrasive blasting to SSPC SP6 with anchor pattern as per product
manufacturer recommendations.

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A5M.01

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 Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat
Description Zinc Rich primer N/A Epoxy Aliphatic Amine
OZ or IOZ
High Solids
75 to 125 µm (3 –
5 mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI ZSP 315 W-POXI 89 PW
Sherwin Williams Zinc Clad II Macropoxy 646
PPG Amercoat 68HS Amerlock 2
Belzona Belzona 6111 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Interzinc 52 Intergard 475 HS
Carboline Carbozinc 859 Carboguard 890

System A4 – Exterior high corrosivity (C5) in acidic environments up to 90 °C

To be used for steel surfaces including structural steel, piping, equipment, and tank and vessel
exteriors in high Corrosivity areas such as:

• Raw Ore Crushing, autoclave building, tailings, and raw ore conveyor galleries
• Areas subject to wash down in contact with ore
• Pump Houses handling ore or near to grinding facilities
• Equipment maintenance areas

Surface preparation: Abrasive blasting to SSPC SP6 with anchor pattern as per product
manufacturer recommendations.

System A4.1 –High Solid Epoxy System (3 Coat System)

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A5M.04

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Epoxy primer Epoxy Aliphatic Amine Polysiloxane

High Solids High Solids UV Resistant

100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 75 – 125 µm (3 – 5 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI 89 PW W-POXI 89 PW W-THANE HBA 501
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646 Macropoxy 646 Sherloxane 800
PPG Amerlock 2 Amerlock 2 PSX 700
Belzona Belzona 5811 Belzona 5811 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Intergard 475 HS Intergard 475 HS Interfine 878
Carboline Carboguard 890 Carboguard 890 Carboxane 2000

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System A4.2 – Ultra High Solid Epoxy System (3 Coat System)

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A6.06

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Epoxy primer Epoxy Aliphatic Amine Polysiloxane
Ultra high solids
High Solids UV Resistant
600 - 800 µm (24 – 32
75 – 125 µm (3 – 5 mils) mils) 75 – 125 µm (3 – 5 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI 89 PW W-POXI TAR FREE WT W-THANE HBA 501
Sherwin Williams Dura Plate UHS Primer Dura Plate UHS Finish Sherloxane 800
PPG Amerlock 880 Amerlock 880 PSX 700
Belzona Belzona 4311 Belzona 4311 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Interzone 954 Interzone 954 Interfine 878
Carboline Phenoline Tank shield Phenoline Tank shield Carboxane 2000

System A5 – Exterior moderate corrosivity (C4) in alkaline environments up to 90 °C

To be used for steel surfaces including structural steel, piping, equipment, and tank and vessel
exteriors in high Corrosivity areas such as:

• Lime kilns building

• Conveyors and lime staking building
• Lime crusher

Surface preparation: Abrasive blasting to SSPC SP6 with anchor pattern as per product
manufacturer recommendations.

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A5M.01

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Epoxy primer N/A Polyurethane

High Solids UV Resistant

100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 50 – 75 µm (2-3 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI 89 PW W-THANE HBA 501
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646 Acrolon 7300
PPG Amerlock 2 Amercoat 450 H
Belzona Belzona 5811 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Intergard 475 HS Interthane 990
Carboline Carboguard 890 Carbothane 134 HG

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System A6 – Exterior moderate corrosivity (C4) in neutral environments up to 90 °C

To be used for steel surfaces including structural steel, piping, equipment, and tank and vessel
exteriors in high Corrosivity areas such as:

• Oxygen Plant
• Electric Substation
• Cyanide Destruction
• Carbon Leach

Surface preparation: Abrasive blasting to SSPC SP6 with anchor pattern as per product
manufacturer recommendations.

Performance characteristics as per system ISO 12944 Part 5 system A5M.07

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Zinc Rich primer Epoxy Aliphatic Amine Polyurethane
OZ or IOZ
High Solids UV Resistant
75 – 125 µm (3 - 5
mils) 100 – 150 µm (4-6 mils) 50 – 75 µm (2-3 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI ZSP 315 W-POXI 89 PW W-THANE HBA 501
Sherwin Williams Zinc Clad II Macropoxy 646 Acrolon 7300
PPG Amercoat 68HS Amerlock 2 Amercoat 450 H
Belzona Belzona 6111 Belzona 5111 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Interzinc 52 Intergard 475 HS Interthane 990
Carboline Carbozinc 859 Carboguard 890 Carbothane 134 HG

System B1- Coating system for elevated temperature from 90 to 200 °C

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description High Temperature Multi High Temperature Multi N/A
Polymeric Coating or Polymeric Coating or
Epoxy Phenolic - High Epoxy Phenolic - High
Solids Solids

75 – 125 µm (3 – 75 – 125 µm (3 – 5
5 mils) mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI HPD 364 W-POXI HPD 364
Sherwin Williams Heat Flex Hi Temp Heat Flex Hi Temp
1200 1200
PPG Hi Temp 222 Hi Temp 222
Belzona Belzona 1391 Belzona 1391
Akzo Novel Interbond 2340 UPC Interbond 2340 UPC
Carboline Thermaline 450 EP Thermaline 450 EP

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System B2 – Coating System Elevated temperature coating 200 to 400 °C under
Insulation
Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat
Description Multi Polymeric Coating Multi Polymeric Coating N/A
Or Silicon Polymer Or Silicon Polymer

75 – 125 µm (3 – 75 – 125 µm (3 –
5 mils) 5 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints Etil Silicato N 1661
Sherwin Williams Heat Flex Hi Temp Heat Flex Hi Temp
1200 1200
PPG High Temp 1027 High Temp 1027
Belzona
Akzo Novel Intertherm 751 CSA Intertherm 751 CSA
Carboline Thermaline Heat Shield Thermaline Heat Shield

System B3 - Coating System Elevated temperature coating 200 to 400 °C without

Insulation
Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat
Description Multi Polymeric Coating Multi Polymeric Coating N/A
Or Silicon Polymer Or Silicon Polymer

75 – 125 µm (3 – 75 – 125 µm (3 –
5 mils) 5 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-THERM CVD 660 W-THERM CVD 660
Sherwin Williams Heat Flex Hi Temp Heat Flex Hi Temp
1200 1200
PPG High Temp 1027 High Temp 1027
Belzona
Akzo Novel Intertherm 1202 UPC Intertherm 1202 UPC
Carboline Thermaline Heat Shield Thermaline Heat Shield

System D1 – Electrical Equipment in Process Area

Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat

Description Powder Coating
Polyester TGIC

100 to 150 µm (4 – 6 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints POLITHERM 56 HB
Sherwin Williams Poliester TGIC
PPG
Belzona
Akzo Novel
Carboline

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System E1 – Coating of galvanizing surfaces in process areas
Prime Coat Intermediate Coat Finish Coat
Description Epoxy primer N/A Polyurethane or Polysiloxane
High Solids Finish.

75 – 125 µm (3 – 5 mils) 75 – 125 µm (3 – 5 mils)

Vendor
WEG Paints W-POXI 89 PW W-THANE HBA 501
Sherwin Williams Macropoxy 646 Acrolon 7300
PPG Amerlock 2 Amercoat 450 H
Belzona Belzona 5811 Belzona 5111
Akzo Novel Intergard 475 HS Interthane 990
Carboline Carbomastic 15 Carbothane 134 HG

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APPENDIX 3: COLOUR CHART

Table 3 - Paint Colour Scheme

Equipment Paint Color AMERON

Color Code
Manufactured equipment Manufacturer's standard
(Unless noted otherwise
below)
Fabricated platework (including, but Beige 1600 CLAY TAN
not limited to, field fabricated tanks,
pump boxes, bins, thickeners, etc.)
Slurry Pumps Pearl Grey GR-3
Carbon Pumps Pearl Grey GR-3
Mills Beige 1600 CLAY TAN

Cranes, crane bridge, runway beam Safety yellow YE-3

(stencil capacity in safety black)
Monorail, monorail beams Safety yellow YE-3
(stencil capacity in safety black)
Safety yellow (striped with safety
Bollards YE-3
black)
Equipment guards Safety yellow YE-3
Pump boxes Beige 1600 CLAY TAN
Structural steel Pearl Grey GR-3
Floor grating, checker plate, interior and Black BK-1
exterior stair treads
Handrails, kickplates, ladders and cages Safety yellow YE-3
Safety Guards Safety yellow YE-3
Fire Fighting Equipment Safety red RD-2
First Aid Equipment Safety green GN-6
HVAC equipment Manufacturer’s standard -
Piping See Appendix 4 -
Instruments, Panels Consoles, Panel Manufacturer’s standard -
Boards and Cabinets
Cyanide mix and storage tanks Safety orange OR-2
EW barren and pregnant tanks Safety orange OR-2
Caustic mix and storage tanks Safety orange OR-2
Flocculant mix and storage tanks Safety orange OR-2
Diesel, HFO, gasoline tanks Sand BR-4
Compressed air, instrument air, Nitrogen
Safety blue BL-6
tanks
Hydrogen sulphide: biogas reactor and
Safety yellow YE-3
contactors
Fresh, potable and demin water tanks
exterior Safety green GN-6

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Other tanks (located outside of buildings) Beige
1600 CLAY TAN
(See Note 2)
Other tanks (located inside of buildings)
Beige 1600 CLAY TAN
(See Note 2)
Other Vessels (See Note 2) Aluminum AL-1
Note:

1. Equivalent colors listed in other codes are subject to Buyer’s review and approval upon
written request by Supplier.
2. The color shall be as indicated when it is not specified elsewhere in this color scheme.
(e.g. air receiver thanks shall the same color use for the compressed air system).

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APPENDIX 4: PIPE MARKERS FOR COMMODITY AND SAFETY
IDENTIFICATION

1. Summary

This specification prescribes requirements for marking piping systems to assist in identification
of conveyed materials and their possible hazards.

This specification does not include requirements for marking or identification of buried piping.

1.1. Terminology

Low Halide Material containing less than 250 ppm of leachable chlorides and fluorides.
Pipe markers that are to be applied to base, painted, insulated stainless steels, or nickels
must be of this type.

1.2. References

The latest revision and addendum of publications listed below form part of this
specification. Except as modified by the requirements specified herein or the details of the
drawings, Work included in this specification shall conform to the applicable provisions of
these publications.

ASME The Society of Mechanical Engineers A13.1 Scheme for the Identification of
Piping Systems

ANSI American National Standards Institute

Z535.1 Safety Color Code

2. Materials
2.1. General

Wherever brand or trade names are mentioned herein, they are for the purpose of
identifying general types of acceptable materials.

2.2. Pipe Markers

2.2.1. Construction

Pipe markers may be constructed using stencils, tape, self-adhesive or snap-on type
markers.

Markers for use outdoor shall be constructed using materials that prevent fading due
to sunlight.

Materials used to mark stainless steel and nickel piping shall be of the low halide type.

Marking materials used in corrosive environments shall be capable of withstanding

attack by the corrosives.

Paint used for markers shall be in accordance with Appendix 2 of this specification.

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 2.2.2. Legend

Arrows shall be used to indicate flow direction on the marker.

Positive identification of the contents of a piping system shall be by lettered legend per
Table 4 below.

2.2.3. Dimensions

Pipe markers minimum dimensions and letter size shall meet dimensions given in
Table 6 below.

2.2.4. Color Coding

Lettering and background colour shall be in accordance as per Table 4 below.

Entire lengths of uninsulated carbon steel pipe shall be painted to marker background
colour indicated in Table 4 below.

All colours shall be as defined in Table 5 below.

2.2.5. Strapping Tape

To assure secure attachment of adhesive type pipe markers to difficult surfaces,

circumferential taping shall be applied as required to strap the pipe marker to the pipe
or insulation.

Color of the strapping tape shall be the same as the pipe marker background colour
indicated in Table 4 below.

3. Pipe Markers

Pipe markers shall be installed for easy viewing from the most likely viewing point. Where
pipelines are located above (below) the normal line of vision, the lettering shall be placed
below (above) the horizontal centreline of the pipe (refer to ASME A13.1 Fig 1).

Pipe markers shall be installed at or adjacent to the following:

• 6-meter centres (or less) on in-plant long piping runs except main plant (outdoor) pipe
rack
• 20-meter centres on main plant pipe rack piping and off-site (overland) pipeline
• Changes of direction
• Main and branch connections
• Isolation valves
• Both sides of wall, ceiling, and floor penetrations
• Pumps, tanks, transfer panels, and other equipment; install pipe markers within 2
meters of equipment connection.

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 Table 4 - Pipe Marker Abbreviation and Colour Coding

Service Legend Legend Lettering Background

Line Contents
Code (English) (Spanish) Colour Colour
Air, Compressed, Blower ACB Compressed Aire White Blue
Compressed Aire
Air, Compressed, Plant ACP White Blue
Air Comprimido
Compressed Aire
Air, Compressed, Instrument ACI White Blue
Air Comprimido
Condensate, low pressure CLP Condensate Condensado White Black
Condensate, medium pressure CMP Condensate Condensado White Black
Fuel, Light diesel FLD Diesel Gasoleo White Brown
Fuel, Heavy diesel FHD Diesel Gasoleo White Brown
Hydrogen Gas sulforoso
Gas, Hydrogen sulfide GHS Black Yellow
Sulfide de hidrogeno
Gas, Nitrogen GN2 Nitrogen Gas nitrogeno White Blue
Gas, Oxygen GOX Oxygen Oxygeno White Purple
Gas de dióxido
Gas, Sulfur Dioxide GSD Sulfur Dioxide Black Orange
de sulfúpy
Oil, Lubrication OLB Oil Petróleo White Brown
Oil, Hydraulic OLH Oil Petróleo White Brown
Reagent, General RZZ Reagent Reactivo Black Orange
Reagent, Cyanide RCN Cyanide Cianuro Black Orange
Reagent, Acid RAC Acid Ácido Black Orange
Reagent, Base RBS Caustic Cáustica Black Orange
Reagent, Copper Sulfate RCU Copper Sulfate Sulfato de cobre Black Orange
Reagent, Flocculant RFL Flocculant Floculante Black Orange
Reagent, Flammable RFM Flammable Inflamables Black Yellow
Reagent, Flotation RFT Reagent Reactivo Black Orange
Reagent Lime RLM Lime Lima Black Orange
Reagent Antiscalent RSC Antiscalent Antiscalante Black Orange
Process, Acidic (slurry) PAC Slurry Mezcla Black Gray
Process, Acidic (solution) PAC Solution Liquido Black Gray
Process Carbon Slurry PCS Slurry Mezcla White Black
Process, Limestone Slurry PLS Slurry Mezcla White Black
Process, Process Slurry PPS Slurry Mezcla White Black
Process, Tailings Slurry PTS Slurry Mezcla White Black
Process solution, High grade PHG Solution Liquido White Black
Process solution, Low grade PLG Solution Liquido White Black
Steam, High pressure (150 -
SHP Steam Vapor Black White
600 psig) Steam
Steam, Medium pressure (15 -
SMP Steam Vapor Black White
150 psig)
Steam, Low pressure (< 15
SLP Steam Vapor Black White
psig)
Vent VNT Vent Ventilación White Blue

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 Service Legend Legend Lettering Background
Line Contents
Code (English) (Spanish) Colour Colour
Water, Acidic WAC Water Aqua Black Gray
Water, Cooling WCO Water Aqua Black Gray
Water, Fire Protection WFP Fire Fuego White Red
Water, Fresh WFF Fresh Water Aqua dulce White Green
Agua de la
Water, Gland Seal WGS Gland Water Green
glándula White
Agua de la
Water High Pressure Seal WHS Gland Water Green
glándula White
Water, Potable WPO Potable Water Aqua potable White Green
Water, Process WPP Water Aqua White Black
Water, Quench WQH Water Aqua Black Gray
Water, Reclaim WPR Water Aqua White Black
Agua
Water, softened (demin.) WSO Demin Water Green
desmineralizada White

Table 5 - Marker Colour Definition

Color ANSI Z.535.1 Color Name

White Safety White
Black Safety Black
Red Safety Red
Green Safety Green
Blue Safety Blue
Yellow Safety Yellow
Orange Safety Orange
Brown Safety Brown
Purple Safety Purple
Gray Safety Gray

Table 6 - Pipe Marker Dimension

Outside Diameter of Length of colour Size of letters Band width

pipe or covering field (mm) (mm)
(mm) (mm)

32 and smaller 200 13 75

33 to 50 200 20 75
51 to 150 300 35 150
151 to 250 600 65 230
Over 250 800 90 300

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