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Scope
This procedure defines the minimum requirement for the
preparation, coating material application and relevant inspections.
surface
Purpose
Blasting and painting shall be performed with accordance to applicable
standards, codes, specifications and approved IFC drawings.
Definition:
Project
Reference:
SSPC - Steel Structures Painting Council (Latest Edition)
SIS-05-5900 - Swedish Standard (Latest Edition)
ISO-8501-1 - Preparation of steel before paint application
SES-PCS SABIC Engineering Standards Paint and Coating
Specifications
Manufacturers Product Data Sheets & MSDS
General
SKS shall deploy trained and skilled manpower for the project that have
experience of working in related activities.
Sufficient supervision and QC personnel must be deployed to ensure the
work is according to schedule and quality requirements.
Surface preparation
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Abrasive blasting shall be carried out only when the steel surface is at
least 3C above the dew point and also the relative humidity of the air is
less than 85%.
Prior to blasting, rough welds and cut-offs shall be ground smooth and
weld spatter shall be removed.
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Coating Systems
Uninsulated Equipment and Piping
External surface (System A)
Surface preparation: Sa 2.5
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Repair/Rework
Before mechanical treatment is started, surface to be repaired shall be
cleaned from any salts or contamination.
Area less than 0.25 square meter (as per SSPC-SP2)
The surface preparation can be executed by grinding to a clean rough
metal surface, leathering edges of coating and slightly sanding the
adjacent surface.
Clean wash with thinner.
Touch-up to full thickness with minimum number of required coats shall
be applied.
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