cov-5209124-11038-ib-mee-et-001-b

Contrato Marco de Ingeniería (CMI)

Ingeniería Básica Para la

Optimización de la Planta VIT del Terminal Coveñas Fase I

Protective Coatings for New Construction and Maintenance Specification

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0� INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................ 6�

1.1� VIT Overview .................................................................................................................. 6�

2.0� SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................... 7�

2.1� Definitions ....................................................................................................................... 7�

3.0� CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS ....................................................... 8�

3.1� Codes and Standards ..................................................................................................... 8�

4.0� GENERAL ................................................................................................................................ 11�

4.1� Coating System Durability Requirements and Environment Description ........................ 11�4.2� Compliance with Paint or Coating Manufacturer Recommendations ............................. 11�4.3� VENDOR Responsibility ................................................................................................ 11�4.4� Safety ........................................................................................................................... 11�4.5� Workmanship ................................................................................................................ 12�4.6� Marking Conditions ....................................................................................................... 12�4.7� Coating Acceptance Criteria ......................................................................................... 12�4.8� Quality Policy for Tanks and Vessels ............................................................................ 12�

5.0� MATERIALS ............................................................................................................................ 13�

5.1� Supply of Materials ....................................................................................................... 13�5.2� Preparation of Materials ................................................................................................ 13�5.3� Storage of Materials ...................................................................................................... 13�5.4� Manufacturer's Recommendations ................................................................................ 13�5.5� Material Compliance ..................................................................................................... 14�5.6� Recommended Manufacturers ...................................................................................... 14�

6.0� SURFACES TO BE COATED .................................................................................................. 15�

6.1� Underground pipe ......................................................................................................... 15�6.2� Asphalt and Concrete surfaces ..................................................................................... 15�6.3� Surfaces That Shall NOT be Blasted or Coated ............................................................ 15�

7.0� SURFACE PREPARATION ..................................................................................................... 17�

7.1� General ......................................................................................................................... 17�7.2� Preparation to Achieve Adequate Film Build at Edges .................................................. 17�7.3� Contaminant Removal .................................................................................................. 17�7.4� Abrasive Blasting .......................................................................................................... 18�7.5� Other Cleaning Methods for Carbon Steel Surfaces ...................................................... 20�7.6� Galvanized Surface Preparation ................................................................................... 20�

8.0� APPLICATION OF COATINGS ................................................................................................ 21�

8.1� Manufacturer Recommendations .................................................................................. 21�8.2� Supply of Materials ....................................................................................................... 21�8.3� Environmental Conditions ............................................................................................. 22�8.4� Application Procedures ................................................................................................. 22�8.5� Film Thickness .............................................................................................................. 23�8.6� Curing of Coated Surfaces ............................................................................................ 24�






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8.7� Proprietary Equipment with Manufacturer’s Standard Coat System .............................. 24�

9.0� COATING REPAIRS ................................................................................................................ 25�

9.1� Surface Preparation for Coating Repair ........................................................................ 25�9.2� Coating Repair .............................................................................................................. 25�

10.0� INSPECTION AND TESTING .................................................................................................. 26�

10.1� General ......................................................................................................................... 26�10.2� Purchaser Access for Inspection ................................................................................... 27�10.3� Purchaser Right to Reject Work .................................................................................... 27�10.4� Inspection Reports ........................................................................................................ 27�10.5� Environmental Conditions Recording ............................................................................ 29�10.6� Inspection of Blasting Media ......................................................................................... 29�10.7� Inspection of Surface Preparation ................................................................................. 29�10.8� Coating Application Inspection & Testing (Not applicable to Galvanized Surfaces) ....... 29�10.9� Base Coatings (Primers) Inspection .............................................................................. 30�10.10� Coating Holiday Testing – Tank and Vessel Linings ...................................................... 30�10.11� Adhesion Test ............................................................................................................... 30�10.12� Final Coating Inspection................................................................................................ 31�10.13� Specific Requirements for Tanks and Site Painting ....................................................... 31�10.14� TYPICAL COATING INSPECTION REPORT ............................................................... 33�

11.0� HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENT .................................................................................. 34�

12.0� COATING SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................... 35�

13.0� COLOR .................................................................................................................................... 49�

13.1� Color and Identification of Pipe ..................................................................................... 49�13.2� Color and Identification of Compressed Gas Cylinders ................................................. 53�13.3� Fire Fighting and Safety Systems ................................................................................. 54�13.4� Identification of Tanks ................................................................................................... 58�13.5� Identification of Equipment ............................................................................................ 60�Appendices .............................................................................................................................. 62�






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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE 1- DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................ 7�

TABLE 2 - COATING CLASSIFICATION AND RANGE ISO 12944 ..................................................... 11�

TABLE 3 - RECOMMENDED COATING MANUFACTURERS ............................................................. 14�

TABLE 4 – SURFACES THAT SHALL NOT BE ABRASIVE BLASTED OR COATED ......................... 16�

TABLE 5 - CLEANERS ........................................................................................................................ 18�

TABLE 6 – MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CHEMICAL CONTAMINATION ............................................... 18�

TABLE 7 - ANCHORAGE PROFILE REQUIRED ................................................................................ 20�

TABLE 8 – TEMPERATURE LIMITATIONS ......................................................................................... 22�

TABLE 9 – COATING SYSTEMS – GENERAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................... 35�

TABLE 10 – SIGN COLOR AND SIZE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................... 49�

TABLE 11 – FLOW DIRECTION INDICATOR DIMENSIONS .............................................................. 50�

TABLE 12 – PIPE STRIPE THICKNESS .............................................................................................. 50�

TABLE 13 – LOCATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SIGNS AND IDENTIFICATION ............................... 51�

TABLE 14 – PIPE COLORS AND FLUID NAMES ............................................................................... 52�

TABLE 15 – CODES AND STANDARDS – COLOR AND MARKINGS ................................................ 53�

TABLE 16 – COLOR AND FONT REQUIREMENTS FOR CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION ................... 54�

TABLE 17 – CYLINDER COLORS ....................................................................................................... 54�

TABLE 18 – CODES AND STANDARDS – COLOR AND MARKINGS ................................................ 55�

TABLE 19 – COLOR AND FONT REQUIREMENTS FOR FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION ......................................................................................................................... 55�

TABLE 20 – COLOR AND FONT FOR SAFETY SIGNS ...................................................................... 56�

TABLE 21 – COLOR AND FONT FOR WORK AREAS AND MARKING OR SAFE ROUTES .............. 56�

TABLE 22 – FIREFIGHTING EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES COLORS.............................................. 58�

TABLE 23 – COLOR AND FONT REQUIREMENTS FOR CYLINDER IDENTIFICATION ................... 59�

TABLE 24 – STORAGE TANK COLORS ............................................................................................. 60�

TABLE 25 – REQUIREMENTS FOR EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES IDENTIFICATION .............. 60�

TABLE 26 – COLOR OF EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES ............................................................. 62�

TABLE 27 – PAINT SYSTEMS AND MANUFACTURERS ................................................................... 63�






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LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE 1 – REPRESENTATION OF THE GENERAL TERMINAL LAYOUT ........................................ 6�

FIGURE 2 – PREPARATION OF SHARP EDGES FOR ADEQUATE FILM BUILD ............................. 17�

FIGURE 3 – SIGN INDICATING COLOR ............................................................................................. 49�

FIGURE 4 - TEXT SIZE - PIPE ............................................................................................................ 49�

FIGURE 5 – FLOW TRIANGLE ........................................................................................................... 50�

FIGURE 6 - TEXT SIZE - CYLINDERS ................................................................................................ 54�

FIGURE 7 - TEXT SIZE - FIREFIGHTING ........................................................................................... 55�

FIGURE 8 - TEXT SIZE - SAFETY SIGNS .......................................................................................... 56�

FIGURE 9 - TEXT SIZE AND HAZARD SIGN ...................................................................................... 59�

FIGURE 10 - TEXT AND BACKGROUND COLOR .............................................................................. 60�

FIGURE 11 - TEXT SIZE – EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES ......................................................... 60�






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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Ecopetrol has requested the services of Mustang Engineering, LP (Mustang) to perform basic engineering of the Coveñas VIT Plant Upgrade. The engineering effort for Basic Engineering will occur in two phases and the scope of this document is included in the first phase.

1.1 VIT Overview

The VIT Plant is one of the three plants located within the Coveñas Terminal. The Coveñas Terminal is located in the Gulf of Morrosquillo in the Department of Sucre in Latitude 9°25’ North and Longitude 75°42’ west, in the Municipality of C oveñas. The Coveñas Terminal facilities include VIT, ODC, OCENSA and the future OBC installations as shown in Figure 1.

Figure 1 – Representation of the General Terminal Layout

The current facilities shown in figure 1 are interconnected and allow for the crude transfer between each other and/or one of the offloading buoys (TLU #1, #2, #3)






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2.0 SCOPE

This Specification covers the minimum requirements for the selection of materials, surface preparation and the application of external and internal protective coatings to above ground piping, vessels, structural steel and other equipment prepared and protected in the shop or field for a design life greater than 20 years in a coastal area for the VIT plant of the Ecopetrol S.A in the Coveñas Facility.

This Specification shall be read in conjunction with the individual equipment datasheets, and other Specifications and documents referenced here and in the Purchaser requisition.

2.1 Definitions

Definitions

Vendor

Company that provides equipment and/or services. VENDOR includes companies that has been submitted to furnish all materials required and develop the paint works or companies that has been submitted to manage the Paint contractor by Ecopetrol S.A

Paint Contractor/ Manufacturer

Company that has been contracted by VENDOR to furnish or supply a portion or all materials, equipments or/and services associated with the VENDOR’s scope approved by Ecopetrol S.A

Ecopetrol S.A Ecopetrol S.A or their representatives who intends to select the best VENDOR for furnish the paint and coating services as described in this specification.

Table 1- Definitions






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3.0 CODES, STANDARDS AND REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

3.1 Codes and Standards

The latest revision of the following Codes and Standards shall be used in conjunction with this Specification. Where there are conflicts between standards, the more stringent criteria shall apply. In case of conflict between this Specification and all its referenced Codes and Standards, the VENDOR shall bring the matter to the Ecopetrol's attention for resolution and approval in writing.

NACE Standards

Code/Standard

NACE RP0172 Surface Preparation of Steel and Other Hard Materials by Water Blasting Prior to Coating or Recoating

NACE RP0178 Steel Preparation for Tank Liners for Immersion Service

NACE SP0188 On High and Low Voltage Holiday Testing

NACE RP0287 Field Measurement of Surface Profile of Abrasive Blast Cleaned Steel Surfaces Using a Replica Tape

Society of Protective Coating (Steel Structures Painting Council) Standards

SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning

SSPC SP2 Hand Tool Cleaning

SSPC SP3 Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC SP5 White Metal Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP6 Commercial Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP7 Brush-Off Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP10 Near White Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP11 Power Tool Cleaning to Bare Metal

SSPC SP12 Surface Preparation and Cleaning of Steel and Other Hard Materials by High and Ultrahigh Pressure Water Jetting Prior to Recoating

SSPC SP13 Surface Preparation of Concrete

SSPC SP14 Industrial Blast Cleaning

SSPC SP15 Commercial Grade Power Tool Cleaning

SSPC-PA-1 Shop, Field and Maintenance Painting

SSPC-PA-2 Measurement of Dry paint Thickness with Magnetic Gauges

SSPC-PA-Guide 3 A Guide to Safety in Paint Application






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ASTM Standards

ASTM A123 Zinc (Hot Galvanized Coatings on Products from Rolled, Pressed and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars and Strip)

ASTM A153 Standard Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware.

ASTM A 385 Standard Practice for Providing High-Quality Zinc Coatings (Hot-Dip)

ASTM D1729 Standard Practice for Visual Appraisal of Colors and Color Differences of Diffusely-Illuminated Opaque Materials

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

ASTM D4417 Standard Test Methods for field Measurement of Surface Profile of Blast Cleaned Steel

ASTM D4541 Standard Method for Pull-Off Strength of Coatings Using Portable accession Testers

ASTM D4752 Standard Test Method for Measuring MEK Resistance of Ethyl Silicate (Inorganic) Zinc-Rich Primers by Solvent Rub

ASTM D5162 Standard Practice for Discontinuity (Holiday) Testing on Nonconductive Protective Coating on Metallic Substrates

NFPAStandards

NFPA 10 Standards for Portable Fire Extinguishers

NFPA 22 Standard for Water Tanks for Private Fire Protection

NFPA 55 Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code

NFPA 170 Standards on Fire Safety Symbols

NFPA 704 Standard System for the identification of Hazards of Materials for Emergency Response

NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent fire Extinguishing Systems

CGA Standards

CGA C-7 Guide to the Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers

ANSI Standards

ANSI Z535 Safety Color Chart.

ANSI Z535.1 Safety Colors

ANSI Z535.2 Environmental and Facility Safety Signs

ANSI Z535.3 Criteria for Safety Symbols and Labels

ANSI Z535.4 Product Safety Signs and Labels

ISO Standards

ISO 12944 Paints & Varnishes – Corrosion Protection of Steel Structures by protective paint systems (parts 1-8)






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ISO 8502-4 Preparation of Steel Substrates before Application of paints and Related Products -- Tests for the Assessment of Surface Cleanliness

AWWA Standards

AWWA D102 Coating Steel Water – Storage Tanks

ECOPETROL Standards

VIT-I-062 Pintura Interior y Exterior Tanques.

VIT-I-064 Especificaciones Técnicas para la Pintura Exterior de Tubería Superficial.

VIT-I-045 Reparación y Cambio de Revestimiento en Tubería Enterrada.

ECP-DHS-G-009 Directriz Sobre Código de Colores y Señales Industriales






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4.0 GENERAL

4.1 Coating System Durability Requirements and Environment Description

All coating systems including material, surface preparation, and application shall be suitable for the durability and environmental conditions of the project site as described in the document COV-5209124-11038-IB-GEN-CD-001 Bases de Diseño. Table 2 - Coating Classification and Range ISO 12944 defines two critical design criteria for coating systems.

ISO 12944 Classification/Range Description

High Durability Greater than 20 year design life

C5M Coastal Area

Table 2 - Coating Classification and Range ISO 12944

4.2 Compliance with Paint or Coating Manufacturer Recommendations

All coating products shall be shipped, stored, handled, and applied in accordance with coating manufacturer’s recommendations. This document may specify more stringent requirements than manufacturer’s base recommendations to provide added protection of the equipment and VENDOR shall comply with the requirements specified herein.

4.3 VENDOR Responsibility

4.3.1 VENDOR shall be according to the Ecopetrol´s standards indicated in the chapter 3.

4.3.2 VENDOR shall be completely responsible for the supply, surface preparation application, quality of materials, quality of workmanship, inspection, examination, all necessary equipment for access, preparation, application, and testing, and compliance with this specification, all applicable standards and any statutory in-country regulations (if applicable).

4.3.3 Review of documents and acceptance of the equipment by the Ecopetrol’s Inspector or by any other inspection agency does not relieve the VENDOR from requirements of this specification, all applicable standards and regulations referenced therein and if applicable any statutory in-country regulations (if applicable).

4.3.4 All waste shall be disposal by VENDOR who making the disposal and treatment the waste paint, thinners and all consumables with a certificated company for developed this type the works.

4.4 Safety

The paint products shall be used by professional applicators in industrial situations in accordance with the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). In addition, all work involving the application and use of paint product shall be performed in Compliance with all relevant national, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards and Regulations. VENDOR shall immediately remedy any reported safety issues.






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4.5 Workmanship

Work shall be done by qualified and competent craftsmen, in a neat and workmanlike manner, conforming to code requirements and industry standards. For field work, all craftsmen shall, at minimum, be “Level 1” certified by ASCOR of Colombia.

VENDOR or/and their subcontractor shall include, with full cost by theirs and no additional cost to the Ecopetrol S.A, a Coating manufacturer´s agent who shall be stay during coatings works and he shall give support at surface preparation and initial coating applications for each coating system during all works.

4.6 Marking Conditions

Where elevated structures require marking for safety consideration, they shall be marked in accordance with the requirements or the Authority having jurisdiction.

4.7 Coating Acceptance Criteria

4.7.1 Color Tolerance

Colors specified in this document must be strictly adhered to and failure to do so will require repainting at VENDOR cost. VENDOR shall obtain RAL color chip or color fan and compare color chip to applied paint throughout the coating process to confirm color match. Color matching by chromaticity coordinates or tristimulus values is not authorized for colors referenced in this standard

4.7.2 General Requirements for Coating Acceptance

a. The finished work shall not contain any runs, sags, or other application flaws which could lead to premature coating failure.

b. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until the coated surface thicknesses are within the required parameters.

c. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until accepted by Ecopetrol S.A representative that all areas of the coated surface are holiday free.

d. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until adhesion test is performed and results are satisfactory.

e. No work shall be considered complete or accepted until the coating is fully cured as determined by Ecopetrol S.A and/or their representative.

4.8 Quality Policy for Tanks and Vessels

The PAINT CONTRACTOR must subscribe to a policy of stability and quality of the work by 20% of the value of the work of painting for a period of ten (10) years. In the event that no policy can be for 10 years, the PAINT CONTRACTOR must present an insurance policy for five (5) years and a Charter of Commitment signed by their legal representative for the stability and quality of work for five additional years.

In the same way, the PAINT MANUFACTURER must subscribe to a policy of stability and quality of the work by 20% of the value of the paint utilized and within ten (10) years. In the event that no policy can be for 10 years, the PAINT MANUFACTURER must present an insurance policy for five (5) years and a Charter of Commitment signed by the legal representative for stability and quality of work for five additional years.






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5.0 MATERIALS

5.1 Supply of Materials

All coating materials and thinners shall be furnished by the VENDOR in original unopened containers bearing the Manufacturer’s label and instructions. For materials having a limited shelf life, the date of manufacture and the length of life shall be shown. In addition, coating materials shall be lead (for zinc powder per ASTM D-520 Type II maximum lead 0.01% lead), chromate and crystalline silica free formulation.

5.2 Preparation of Materials

5.2.1 Mixing of different coatings (either brands or different types of same brand) shall not be performed unless otherwise indicated to writing by Ecopetrol S.A. It is also NOT allowed to mixing of different manufacturer’s thinners or any other products with other manufacture products. All products used in a painting system must be supplied by that the same manufacturer or substitutions must be approved in writing from the manufacturer of the coating system.

5.2.2 Containers of coating materials shall remain unopened until required for use.

5.2.3 Ingredients in any container shall be thoroughly mixed before use to a smooth and uniform consistency using a professional mixing tool such as Jiffy Mixer ensuring that all material in the container is incorporated. Mechanical agitation during application shall be sufficient to keep pigment in suspension. Inorganic and organic zinc coats shall be kept agitated at all times. Refer to coat Manufacturers data sheets.

5.2.4 Coating material shall not be mixed or kept in suspension by using a bubbling air stream.

5.2.5 Thinner shall not be added unless necessary for proper coating application. Thinning shall not exceed limits specified by the coating manufacturer. Thinners used shall be the manufactured by the same manufacturer of the coating to be thinned. Mixing with or use of generic thinners or thinners by other manufacturers is not allowed.

5.2.6 The type of thinner shall comply with the manufacturer’s recommendations and shall be added in accordance with the manufacturer’s data sheets.

5.3 Storage of Materials

5.3.1 Materials shall be stored in Manufacturer's containers, clearly marked with Manufacturer's labels, under Manufacturer's specified storage condition.

5.3.2 All containers will be tightly covered at all times to prevent skinning of the surface. If the skinning does occur, it will be removed before stirring. If necessary, paint from partially filled containers will be strained before being applied to remove foreign matter, which may be present.

5.4 Manufacturer's Recommendations

Materials shall be used and applied in accordance with Manufacturer's recommendations except for specific surface preparation standards specified in this document, which shall take precedence.






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5.5 Material Compliance

Materials shall comply with Country and Local Regulations for Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC’s) and Health Issues. Any paint or coating not meeting Local Regulations for minimum VOC will be rejected.

5.6 Recommended Manufacturers

The recommend manufactures shall be the indicated in the Ecopetrol’s standards reference it in the chapter 3.0 and the following coating manufacturers shown on Table 3 have been preselected to be accepted by Ecopetrol S.A. Other coating system manufactures may be considered subject to review and approval in writing by Ecopetrol S.A.

Ecopetrol S.A reserve of right to specify the Manufacturer's coating system to be used by VENDOR.

If the Coating product brand used in the coating system specify in the chapter 12.0 of this document not correspond with the brand of manufacturer's product standard, VENDOR shall notify immediately to Ecopetrol S.A who will issue the instructions by writing to them.

Preselected Manufacturers

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC)

Carboline

Akzo Nobel Coating Group (International Paint)

Sherwin Williams Industrial & Marine Coatings

Table 3 - Recommended Coating Manufacturers






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6.0 SURFACES TO BE COATED

All surfaces subject to weathering, rusting or corrosion by exposure to the elements shall be coated. All surfaces shall receive surface preparation and shall be coated per the appropriate system per this specification except those surfaces described in section 6.3 of this specification and/or as described on Ecopetrol S.A datasheet or Purchaser Order documents.

6.1 Underground pipe

The underground pipe coatings shall be according of the coating system indicated in the document COV-5209124-11038-IB-GEN-MT-002 Pipeline Coating Technical Note unless otherwise indicated by Ecopetrol S.A.

6.2 Asphalt and Concrete surfaces

Asphalt and Concrete Surfaces shall not be coated unless otherwise indicated by Ecopetrol S.A or project documents.

The principal considerations for coating application on concrete and asphalt surfaces are indicated to following:

• The Coatings Systems for Asphalt and Concrete surfaces shall be recommended for the Paint's manufacturer, VENDOR shall submit to Ecopetrol S.A for review and approval prior to purchase any coating material; Ecopetrol S.A will approve or reject the coating system recommended written to VENDOR.

• Coating materials will be of base acrylic, vinyl or alkyl, however, VENDOR shall review and recommend other resins to Ecopetrol S.A that VENDOR considered is more recommendable and suitable than above mentioned.

• Coatings materials selected by VENDOR shall be suitable with the substrate type (Concrete or asphalt), site conditions (industrial, marine and tropical), resistance to presence of strange products (as rain water, oily water, hydrocarbon wastes, chemicals others), resistance to abrasion (as persons and vehicles) and adherence.

• The coating system for pavements shall be according ICONTEC standard NTC 1360-1 y 1360-2 “Pinturas para Demarcación de Pavimentos”.

6.3 Surfaces That Shall NOT be Blasted or Coated

VENDOR is responsible for protecting all items and surfaces that are NOT to be coated, from both coating and blasting processes. Where practical, electrical cable, instruments, and instrument tubing will be installed after blasting and coating has been completed. Masking or compounds used to protect non-coated surface must be removed prior to completion of the job. In the Table 4 identifies surfaces that shall not be abrasive blasted or coated unless otherwise on Ecopetrol S.A project documents.

Name Description

Name Plates Nameplates. Under nameplates shall be painted.

Instruments All Instruments including but not limited to gauges, instrument cases, transmitters, meters, and other devices.






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Name Description

Electrical Wiring Components Wiring and galvanized or stainless conduit and fittings.

Stainless Steel or Other Alloy Items Instrument tubing, seals items, etc…that are stainless steel or high alloy including, aluminum, brass, monel, copper-nickel alloys, bronze, etc…

Galvanized Items Structures, grating and other galvanized items

Concrete Concrete, Concrete block, stucco, Transite, brickwork, unless specified by Ecopetrol S.A

Glass Tile, ceramic surfaces, windows

Insulation Insulation, Fireproofing

Machined surfaces flange faces, machinery footings or other machined surfaces including valve stems

Inside of Vessels, Tanks, Piping Inside of carbon steel tanks, towers, exchangers, vessels, and piping except as indicated on Ecopetrol S.A drawings or documents

Control & Electrical Factory Finished Control Panels, Electrical Equipment to be installed in environmental controlled areas

Buildings Factory Finished Buildings

Field Weld Margins

Field Weld Margins - Areas to be field welded shall be masked after blasting to leave 2 in unprimed margin. A further 2 in of primer shall be masked before top coating to facilitate final touch up of field welds

Table 4 – Surfaces That Shall NOT be Abrasive Blasted or Coated






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7.0 SURFACE PREPARATION

7.1 General

7.1.1 All surface preparation for coatings shall be per paint manufacturer’s recommendations and those specified here. Any conflict between the manufacturer recommendations and requirements specified by Ecopetrol S.A shall be brought to the attention of the Ecopetrol S.A.

7.1.2 All fabrication, assembly and non-destructive testing of a particular component will be complete before surface preparation begins, unless otherwise approved by Ecopetrol S.A.

7.1.3 Surface preparations required for each paint system are described according to each paint system.

7.2 Preparation to Achieve Adequate Film Build at Edges

VENDOR shall perform specified measures and any recommendations of the Paint Manufacturer, to ensure adequate film build at edges. All sharp or jagged edges shall be made smooth before painting to allow better film build as illustrated in Figure 2 – Preparation of Sharp Edges for Adequate Film Build. VENDOR shall perform the following:

• Round any sharp edges by grinding or sanding to a minimum 1/8 in radius

• Smooth all jagged edges, burns, knurls or other sharp surface profiles

• Drill and smooth all holes for bolting

Figure 2 – Preparation of Sharp Edges for Adequate Film Build

VENDOR of equipment or designee shall be responsible for completing all “Preparations to Achieve Adequate Film Build at Edges”.

7.3 Contaminant Removal

7.3.1 For all paint systems, all oil and grease contamination will be removed from the surface in accordance with SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning, using a biodegradable water-soluble cleaner (See Table 5 - Cleaners) prior to abrasive blasting.

Sharp Edge Sharp Edge Smoothed

Not Acceptable Acceptable






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Manufacturer Cleaner

PPG Protective & Marine Coatings (PMC) Prep 88

Carboline Surface Cleaner 3

International International 950

Sherwin Williams MEK R6K10

Table 5 - Cleaners

7.3.2 Surfaces to be coated shall be rendered contamination free, prior to the application of each coat. High-pressure potable water washing shall be carried out to remove contaminants where necessary.

7.3.3 VENDOR shall ensure that the maximum permissible levels of chemical contamination on a metal surface after preparation with abrasive blasting and immediately before any coating application shall be according to applicable NACE Standard SC-2 No. 5, SSPC - SP12, and per Table 6 – Maximum Permissible Chemical Contamination.

Contaminant Maximum permissible

Chloride ions (CL-) seven (7) micrograms / square centimeter of surface area

Sulfate ions (SO4 - 2) seventeen micrograms / square centimeter of surface area

Soluble iron ten (10) micrograms / square centimeter of surface area

Table 6 – Maximum Permissible Chemical Contamination

If the content of chlorides, sulphates or soluble irons is above the maximum permissible levels of chemical contamination, VENDOR shall utilize an approved procedure for chemical treatment to remove these soluble salts.

7.3.4 All dust and abrasive particles shall be thoroughly removed from surfaces before the application of any coating.

7.4 Abrasive Blasting

Coating performance, in general, is proportional to the degree of surface preparation. Surface must be clean, dry and free of all contaminants.

7.4.1 All abrasive blasting will be performed using dry blasting techniques in accordance with the SSPC specification listed for each paint system in this specification. The profile of the abrasive blasted surface will be inspected (see Inspection Section of this specification). Blasting anchor profiles will be consistent with manufacturer's recommendations for each coating application.

7.4.2 Blasting abrasive shall be non-metallic, dry, clean, free from contaminants and of a type and size adequate to give surface amplitude or anchor pattern of 13 to 100 microns, unless specified otherwise or per manufacturer recommendations. The abrasive shall be free of contaminates including chloride content of less than 50 ppm and free silica content of less than 0.5%. The only acceptable methods for creating the anchor provide are grit blasting and Hydro-blasting. Sandblasting is NOT permitted, unless specified otherwise by Ecopetrol S.A. or on project Data sheet.






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7.4.3 VENDOR shall supply certificates for each batch of abrasive delivered to site. The certificate shall state the following:

a) The chloride content

b) The source and nature of the abrasive.

7.4.4 Under no circumstances shall the use of re-cycled non-metallic abrasives be permitted.

7.4.5 Blast cleaning operations will NOT be conducted when the following conditions occur:

• On surfaces that will be wet after blasting and before coating.

• When the surfaces are less than 5°F above dew poin t as measured by a sling psychrometer.

• When the relative humidity of the air is greater than 85%.

• When rain, mist or fog is present.

Abrasive blasting shall be performed in a controlled area removed from coating operations, and from coated surfaces not fully dry.

Blasting shall only occur during daylight hours under adequate supervision

7.4.6 Acid wash-solvents or other cleaning solutions shall not be used on metal surfaces after abrasive blasting. This includes any inhibitive washes intended to prevent rusting.

7.4.7 Abrasive shall be stored under cover and shall be dry before feeding into the spray hopper.

7.4.8 After blasting, all abrasive shall be removed by blowing with dry air or vacuuming.

7.4.9 Extreme care shall be exercised to prevent damage when blasting near valves, mechanical equipment, instrumentation, cables, nameplates, machined surfaces, factory coated items or any other items of equipment that will incur damage without adequate covering or protection. These surfaces shall be fully and adequately protected (e.g. valve stems, packing glands and flanged facings).

7.4.10 All openings in mechanical equipment and process piping shall be adequately plugged or covered prior to blasting to prevent the ingress of abrasive or abrasive.

7.4.11 All blast cleaned surfaces shall be coated with the specified primer within four hours after blasting and before rusting occurs. Any steel not primed shall be re-blasted if rust develops or if the surface has become wet from water. Under no circumstances shall cleaned surfaces be left overnight prior to coating.

7.4.12 Blasting shall continue a minimum of 2 inches into adjacent coated surfaces if the coating adjoins previously completed coat work.

7.4.13 Compressed air requirements are as follows:

a) Compressed air used for blast cleaning, drying and cleaning shall be completely free of any contamination, oil and water. Adequate traps shall be fitted to compressed air lines to remove contamination and/or condensation. Compressors shall be suitable type and well maintained to avoid any contamination problems.

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c) Prior to re-commencing operations at the beginning of a shift and after a temporary halt, the VENDOR shall test the condition of the compressed air by directing air from the supply onto a tethered clean white cloth for two minutes and examining the cloth afterwards for any size of contamination.

7.4.14 For all surface preparation by Abrasive Blasting, The surface shall have the average anchorage profile according the film thickness indicated in the table XX .

Film thicknesses micron (mils)

Profile Average, micron (mils)

127 (5.0) and greater 51 - 100 (2 - 4)

102 (4.0) 51 - 76 (2 - 3)

76 (3.0) 38 - 51 (1-1/2 - 2)

51 (2.0) 13 - 25 (1/2 - 1)

25 (1.0) 13 (1/2)

Table 7 - Anchorage Profile Required

7.5 Other Cleaning Methods for Carbon Steel Surfaces

7.5.1 In the event of abrasive blast cleaning being impractical or unsuitable, steel surfaces may be power tool cleaned. Should this be necessary, power tool cleaning should be performed according to SSPC SP11 with a minimum surface profile of 25 microns.

7.5.2 Prior approval shall be obtained from the Ecopetrol S.A before any of these methods of surface preparation are used. If these methods are approved, inorganic zinc silicate primer, where specified, shall be substituted with epoxy zinc rich primer.

7.6 Galvanized Surface Preparation

7.6.1 Where galvanizing coating is specified as required on purchaser documents, coating process shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM A123. All galvanizing shall be hot-dipped method in accordance with ASTM A123.

7.6.2 All spikes and dross shall be removed and all edges shall be free from lumps and runs.

7.6.3 All galvanized surfaces which are to be coated, shall be prepared per SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning and then treated with a treatment such as Galva Prep (Henkel Industries) or lightly abraded per SSPC SP 7, brush off cleaning taking care to only roughen the surface and not remove any of the galvanizing.

7.6.4 VENDOR shall submit a written report detailing the mass and the method used to determine the mass of zinc coating applied to each batch of galvanized components. The method shall be in accordance with ASTM A123.






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8.0 Application of Coatings

8.1 Manufacturer Recommendations

Coatings shall be applied in accordance with the coat manufacturer’s recommendations. In particular, attention should be paid to thinning, mixing and curing times between subsequent coats. If the finish and primer coat Manufacturer's recommendations on application are more stringent, then they shall take precedence over these general specifications.

8.2 Supply of Materials

8.2.1 Coating application will be in accordance with these specifications and the paint manufacturer's recommendations included with the materials and will be subject to inspection by Ecopetrol S.A Inspector at all times. Coating manufacturer’s application instructions and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) will be available at the application site at all times.

8.2.2 All the Coatings products applied in same place shall be of the same coating manufacturer. All the coatings products furnished by VENDOR shall be in the hermetically sealed containers and these shall be clearly identified with appropriate marks. The container shall be hermetically sealed all time to avoid or minimize skin formation inside the containers, if the skin formation is presented; this shall be cleaned before the mixing, if necessary, the coating or paint shall be filtered with the containers partially full before applying these.

8.2.3 All coatings and painting products furnished by VENDOR shall have the chemical formulation free of lead, chromo and crystalline silica.

8.2.4 Only sufficient volumes for the appropriate pot life of application will be mixed at one time. Manufacturer's recommended pot life will not be exceeded and when this limit is reached, the spray pot must be emptied, the material destroyed and new material mixed.

8.2.5 All components will be thoroughly stirred before, during and after mixing. The mixed coatings will be continuously stirred by mechanical spray pot agitators or other approved means. The volume to be mixed will be accurately measured. All mixing will be done in clean containers, free from traces of grease, other type paints or other contaminates. All containers will be kept covered to prevent contamination by dust, dirt or rain.

8.2.6 For the mix, coating application and cured are shall have in account as integral part of these document, the manufacturer’s datasheets and specifications.

8.2.7 The multicompounds and catalyzed coatings systems shall mix only with appropriate mechanical mixers. No is authorized manual mixer of the hardeners and cured products.

8.2.8 The coatings shall be used just after to mixing, with exception when the paint equipment has strainers. The strainers shall not eliminate pigments neither binders.

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8.3 Environmental Conditions

Coating application will not be permitted under conditions described following conditions without Ecopetrol S.A approval.

• When the wind speed exceeds 15 miles per hour.

• In the fog.

• Mist or rain.

• When the steel is wet.

• When surfaces are less than 5°F above the dew poin t as measured by a sling psychrometer.

• When the relative humidity is greater than 85 %.

• When the temperature is below 50°F or above 100°F.

The temperature limitations for application of coatings shall be as defined in Table 8 – Temperature Limitations.

Site Limits

Air 50°F to 100°F

Surface 50°F to 140°F

Coating Material Minimum 50°F

Table 8 – Temperature Limitations

8.4 Application Procedures

8.4.1 Area lighting shall be more than 500 Lux.

8.4.2 The coating application shall be conventional or airless spray.

8.4.3 Brush or roller application may be used for touch up and repair or when area cannot be coated with spray.

8.4.4 Each pass of the spray gun shall overlap by 50% to avoid holidays, bare areas and pinholes. If required, cross spray at right angles to first pass. Minimum and maximum overcoat windows shall be observed. If exceeded, refer to coat Manufacturer data sheets which may require solvent wipe, sweep blasting, sanding or washing.

8.4.5 Any material being used which exceeds its pot life shall be removed from the coat pot, destroyed and the coat pot and lines thoroughly washed with the appropriate solvent.

8.4.6 Coat shall not be thinned beyond Manufacturer's recommendation and if Ecopetrol S.A requires it, a viscosity check shall be made.

8.4.7 No spraying shall be done within 4 inches of unprepared surfaces.

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8.4.9 A welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped” with brush or roller and prior to application of primer coat by spraying.

8.4.10 During all spraying operations, VENDOR shall exercise caution and employ masks, shields, etc., to assure that the coated surfaces adjacent to the blast area are protected from over blast damage by stray or rebounding blast particles. All areas affected by over blast shall be repaired by VENDOR as specified by the Ecopetrol S.A at no additional cost to the Ecopetrol S.A.

8.4.11 VENDOR shall clean the surfaces with excessive coating to be applied with airless spray. The Coatings shall leave to dry totally during the time specified by VENDOR, never minor to this, prior to applying the following coats. The following coatings shall be applied as soon as possible after of the minimum time specified by VENDOR to drying of the coatings below.

8.4.12 Wet film thickness gauges shall be used during application to ensure proper film build. Dry Film Thickness gauges shall be used for taking dry film thickness of coating between and after each coat has fully cured. DFT gauges shall be calibrated before each use.

8.4.13 Touch up shall be performed on random pinholes, holidays, and small damaged or base areas by brush when film is dry to touch. Larger areas shall be resprayed. Areas with drips, sags, pin holes, and other non-conformance areas shall be repaired prior to applying additional coats.

8.4.14 Before the application of the finish coating on the primer coating with organic zinc, it shall leave to dry during ten minutes and then to continue application the finish coating.

8.4.15 The work finished shall be free of drips, sags, pin holes, bubbles and other non-conformance defects.

8.5 Film Thickness

8.5.1 The film thickness specified in section 10.0 for coating materials shall be strictly observed.

8.5.2 Film thickness shall be checked with appropriate film thickness gauges furnished by the VENDOR such as Mikrotest or Elcometer.

8.5.3 At least 3 gauge readings shall be taken for each thickness determination. No single gauge reading shall be less than 80% of the specified minimum Dry Film Thickness. The average of the three gauge readings shall be taken as the Dry Film Thickness for that location and shall be no less than the minimum Dry Film Thickness specified.

8.5.4 At least five separate thickness determinations shall be taken for each 1000 square feet of coated surface.

8.5.5 When Dry Film Thickness’s are less than those specified, additional coats shall be applied as required at no additional cost to the Ecopetrol S.A.

8.5.6 Where the maximum Dry Film Thickness’s have been exceeded by more than 10% the area must be brought to the attention of the client representative for approval and / or remedial action.






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8.6 Curing of Coated Surfaces

8.6.1 No coat shall be applied until the preceding coat has cured. Curing times, minimum and maximum over coating times as stipulated in the Product Data Sheets, shall be strictly observed. The material shall be considered dry for re-coating when another coat can be applied without the development of any film irregularities such as lifting or loss of adhesion of undercoats, and the drying time of the applied coat does not exceed the maximum specified for it as a first coat. Manufacturer’s instructions shall be followed.

8.6.2 No coat shall be force dried under conditions which will cause cracking, wrinkling, blistering, formation of pores, or detrimentally effect the condition of the coat.

8.6.3 No drier shall be added to a coat on the job unless specifically called for in the manufacturer’s specification for the coat.

8.6.4 Coat shall be protected from rain, condensation and contamination until dry to the fullest extent practicable.

8.7 Proprietary Equipment with Manufacturer’s Standard Coat System

8.7.1 Proprietary equipment shall be supplied with the manufacturer’s standard coat system. The manufacturer shall guarantee that the coat system is suitable for the environmental conditions, and meets the requirements of this Specification.

8.7.2 Where the manufacturer’s standard coat system is offered, the proprietary equipment VENDOR shall include the following with the Tender:

a) A written data sheet of the coat system used

b) The manufacturer’s procedure for surface preparation and the application of protective coatings

8.7.3 At the time of dispatch from the VENDOR’s works, the VENDOR shall provide:

a) Coat Quality Assurance / Quality Control records for the systems applied as requested by the VENDOR Document Requirement Schedule for the equipment

b) A written data sheet of a repair procedure for the coat system

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9.0 COATING REPAIRS

9.1 Surface Preparation for Coating Repair

9.1.1 Where rectification is necessary on abrasive blast-cleaned surfaces, the area of rectification shall be re-blasted to provide adequate coat key. The blast cleaning shall carry over on to the secure surrounding coating for not less than 1 inch all around and the edges shall be feathered.

9.1.2 In the event that abrasive blasting is not practical, e.g. due to the proximity of sensitive equipment, small scale abrasive blasting equipment, such as a ‘mighty mite’ shall be used. Power tool cleaning shall not be used as a replacement for abrasive blasting except with the express written permission from the Ecopetrol S.A. If under certain circumstances power tool cleaning is permitted, the standard of surface cleanliness to be achieved shall be in accordance with SSPC SP 11.

9.1.3 Prior to the application of any coating the surface shall be free from contaminants as defined in this specification

9.1.4 Repairs to minor damage of equipment VENDOR’s standard coat system shall be carried out in accordance with the VENDOR’s repair procedure, supplied as part of its Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual for the equipment under consideration.

9.1.5 The above remedial surface preparation may also be used on primed and coated substrates to remove rust or points of mechanical damage.

9.2 Coating Repair

VENDOR shall apply coating per coating system that repair is being performed on. Coating repairs shall be conducted within 24 hours of receiving deficiency report from Inspector(s).

All surfaces where the coating will be damaged during the construction, fabrication, transport and joint shall be repaired as indicated following:

• Damage on finish coating but the base coating without damage: Begin the repair removing all coating damaged with abrasive paper or the procedure approved by Ecopetrol S.A (The steel brushes are not accepted). Burnish the rough edges of the adjacent coated surfaces and then apply the finish coating as it is specified

• Damage on the coating until the metal surface: Begin the repair with removing all coating damaged with abrasive clean or/and mechanical clean until obtain the surface roughness indicated in the procedure approved by Ecopetrol S.A. Burnish the rough edges of the adjacent coated surfaces to generate a smooth transition surface and then apply the coating system as it is specified and it is approved by Ecopetrol.

• Damage on the coating until the metal surface where it has been approved abrasive clean: Begin the repair with removing all coating damaged with mechanical clean until obtain the surface roughness indicated in the procedure approved and then apply the coating system as it is specified and it is approved by Ecopetrol.

It shall have caution to avoid damage on the adjacent coating near to the areas repaired with the object to assurance a correct adhesion and suitable between the repaired coating with the current coating.






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10.0 INSPECTION AND TESTING

10.1 General

10.1.1 Inspection and testing shall be in accordance with the Inspection Matrix associated with purchaser order of equipment.

10.1.2 The following inspection and testing points are established by Ecopetrol but these shall be considered as minimum by VENDOR:

• Before to begin the works.

• Just after of the surface preparation.

• Just before of the coating application.

• After of the application and cured of each coat.

• After of the final inspection and approbation according the project requirements.

10.1.3 VENDOR shall be responsible for inspecting all work to confirm that it meets all requirements of this specification. Ecopetrol S.A involvement and inspections will be in addition to VENDOR inspection process where involvement is indicated on Inspection Matrix associated with purchaser order of equipment.

10.1.4 Ecopetrol S.A or their representative shall have right of inspection whatever equipment, material or work used or proposed for develop the specified by VENDOR, Ecopetrol S.A will be able to reject whatever equipment, material and work that it does not satisfy with the procedure approved by themself or that it is indicated in this document.

10.1.5 Ecopetrol and/or their representative shall have access all time in all works associated with the coatings procedures proposed by VENDOR with the objective to do inspections at the works and materials furnished by VENDOR. All works shall be approved by Ecopetrol or their representatives but if they do not identify failures or reject the materials, equipments o works, the responsibility is by VENDOR and this do not represent the approbation by Ecopetrol.

10.1.6 Unless otherwise indicated by Ecopetrol S.A, VENDOR shall be responsible of the review the quality control including the visual inspection, inspections of surface preparation, coating application inspection and final coating inspection, VENDOR shall notify to Ecopetrol S.A when the inspections and test have been performed for review it. VENDOR shall put to available to Ecopetrol S.A the daily records with the inspections and tests results.

10.1.7 VENDOR shall communicate to Ecopetrol S.A at least two (2) days before begin whichever works approved by Ecopetrol. The surface preparation and/or the coating application shall not do these without authorization by Ecopetrol S.A.

10.1.8 Inspection will including the tests and records in accordance with the Inspection Manual for Coatings and Paints, latest edition, by the Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC), publication SSPC No. 9112. The specific tests for equipment supplied by equipment packager or supplier will be indicated on Inspection Matrix associated with the Purchase Order for that piece of Equipment.






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10.1.9 VENDOR shall prepare an Inspection Test Procedure with the Purchase order or Contract quality assurance requirements. The Inspection Test Procedure shall include hold points at critical stages of the work which require inspection by the Ecopetrol S.A and beyond which the VENDOR will not be permitted to proceed without the written approval of the Ecopetrol S.A. The Inspection Test Procedure shall be submitted for review, comment, and approval on request from the Ecopetrol S.A.

10.1.10 VENDOR shall keep a copy of this specification and manufacturer datasheets and recommendation at job site at all times. VENDOR shall also have identified paint system and colors required for each piece of equipment as defined by this specification and purchaser documents.

10.1.11 VENDOR shall submit U.V. certification tests and analyses made in the factory for each batch of polyurethane paint or polysiloxane paint. VENDOR must present results of paint U.V. exposure in tests that verify the resistance of the aliphatic polyurethane and polysiloxane to degradation by U.V. light.

10.2 Purchaser Access for Inspection

The Ecopetrol’s representative shall have access to all work while being performed and shall be given sufficient notification to complete all required inspections. The Ecopetrol’s representative assigned to the painting work shall be given at least 4 hours notice of any change in the scheduling of the painting activities. Whenever a section is to be assembled that will prevent subsequent inspection of an area, the Ecopetrol’s representative shall be notified in time, so that inspection and repair activity can be carried out before proceeding with the assembly.

10.3 Purchaser Right to Reject Work

10.3.1 The Ecopetrol S.A shall have the right to reject any work, tools, materials, testing equipment, personal protection, staging and scaffolding, where these do not conform to the requirements of the contract or this specification.

10.3.2 Work may be rejected due to poor workmanship. Poor workmanship is defined as inadequate drying or curing, dirt and dust inclusions, overspray, pin-holes, runs and sags, failing adhesion test, failing holiday test or inadequate film build. out of spec dry film thickness indicated in this specification or Ecopetrol’s standards referenced in the chapter 3.0, whichever is more demanding.

10.3.3 Acceptable finish work must be free of abrasions and must be uniform in color and appearance. Color must match sufficiently to specified colors for each component as specified in this specification (See Color Tolerance section for allowable tolerance).

10.3.4 The work rejected shall be repaired by VENDOR according to indicated in this document with the full cost by VENDOR and without additional cost to Ecopetrol S.A

10.4 Inspection Reports

10.4.1 VENDOR shall record and submit an inspection report(s) containing the following information on the Ecopetrol S.A TYPICAL COATING INSPECTION REPORT or approved equivalent, before final acceptance of coating work:

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c. Name of the Ecopetrol S.A and Responsible Personnel

d. Name of Personnel completing work

e. Dates when work was carried out

f. Paint Equipment and technique used

g. Material receipt condition

h. Type and calibration of instrument used

i. Weather and ambient condition

• relative humidity

• temperature

• surface temperature

j. Coating periods (including time between coats)

k. Condition of surface before preparation

l. Tools and methods used to prepare surface

m. Condition after surface preparation

• anchor profile

• level of cleaning

n. Information on systems being applied

o. Mixing and testing prior to application

p. Coat application techniques

q. Type of quality control checks carried out and results

r. Compliance or non-compliance with specifications

• dry film thickness

• adhesion

s. Manufacturer’s product and batch number and quantity

t. Material Safety Data Sheets

For site painting works a daily inspection report will be maintained where a complete report shall be submitted each week to Ecopetrol S.A.

10.4.2 Inspection Personnel and Equipment

Inspection personnel shall be individually certified by an approved organization (e.g. NACE) to a minimum NACE level II or approved equivalent with at least 3 years protective coating experience for similar applications.

Inspection equipment shall include, but not be restricted to equipment to measure/ determine:

a) Relative Humidity accuracy min 2%

b) Air and substrate temperature accuracy min 1 oF

c) Dew Point accuracy min 1 oF

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10.5 Environmental Conditions Recording

VENDOR shall record environmental conditions, per ISO-8502-4, at the start of each shift and every 4 hours thereafter, minimum.

10.6 Inspection of Blasting Media

VENDOR shall record physical and chemical characterization of the abrasive (grit), used for the preparation of surface, one sample per batch.

10.7 Inspection of Surface Preparation

10.7.1 All prepared surfaces shall be inspected before primer is applied. Review and acceptance of the blast cleaned surface will be made using SSPC visual comparators, prior to coating. SSPC-VIS-1 will be used as a visual standard for confirming the degree of surface cleanliness. All prepared surfaces shall be subject to inspection by Ecopetrol’s representative and approval before primer is applied.

10.7.2 VENDOR shall perform and record a Surface Profile determination in accordance with ASTM D4417, Method C (replica tape) or per NACE Standard RP0287. VENDOR shall make a minimum 5 separate spot measurements per 100 square feet of surface area or increment thereof. For surfaces that exceed 1000 square feet, VENDOR shall perform 5 separate spot measurements per initial 100 square feet of surface area and then for each additional 1,000 square feet of area or increment thereof, select 100 square feet of area shall be randomly selected and measured. Measurement shall occur at a frequency of no less than twice per production shift. The Replica Tape for each determination should be properly identified and retained with the inspection records accessible to Ecopetrol S.A and/or their representative. Acceptance of the blast cleaned surface should be reviewed by VENDOR Inspectors and will be subject to approval by Ecopetrol S.A.

10.7.3 VENDOR shall inspect that all sharp edges have been rounded to ensure adequate film build at edges.

10.8 Coating Application Inspection & Testing (Not applicable to Galvanized Surfaces)

10.8.1 Prior to any coating application, VENDOR shall perform inspection of surface preparation must be performed and acceptable and recorded on Coating Inspection Report. The paint component temperature, ambient temperature, dew point and relative humidity shall be measured and recorded on the Coating Inspection Report prior to commencement of any coating application. In addition, VENDOR shall perform inspection of colors of coating to be applied to ensure that top coating of different color than previous, except when multiple top coatings is required.

10.8.2 VENDOR shall perform completed coating inspection for defects such as runs, sags, pinholes, voids, bubbles, orange peel, grit, dust inclusions or other deleterious anomalies.

10.8.3 VENDOR shall perform inspection of coat dry film thickness per SSPC PA2 using a calibrated Type 1A “banana” gage such as Mikrotest or similar approved gauge for each coat (primer, intermediate and top coat as applicable) of the specified paint system. Required number of measurements shall be per SSPC PA2 and for coated surfaces less






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than 10 square meters in area, at least three thickness determinations shall be taken. The results of the coating thickness check shall be recorded by the VENDOR on a Coating Inspection Report.

10.8.4 VENDOR shall maintenance all gauge and testing equipments, instruments and tools in good conditions with the calibrations records update available to Ecopetrol S.A for review.

10.9 Base Coatings (Primers) Inspection

10.9.1 VENDOR shall confirm and record that striping with primer was performed for all welds, edges, and hard to reach places prior to application of primer coat.

10.9.2 VENDOR shall confirm and record that manufacturer recommended curing times have been allowed based on recorded ambient temperature before applying next coat. In addition, VENDOR shall inspect and confirm curing of all coatings before proceeding using ASTM D3363 or approved equal.

10.9.3 VENDOR shall perform the solvent rub test per ASTM Method D4752 to verify the cure of inorganic zinc silicate primer prior to over coating. A minimum resistance rating of 5 is required prior to over coating or transport of painted item. The test shall be carried out at two representative locations on each structure/surface prior to over coating where at least one location shall be the last coated.

10.10 Coating Holiday Testing – Tank and Vessel Linings

10.10.1 Coating holiday (continuity) testing shall only apply to tank and vessel lining systems unless indicated otherwise on Ecopetrol S.A documents. VENDOR shall inspect coating continuity in accordance with ASTM D5162 using test Method A or B as appropriate for coating thickness. The coating continuity test shall be applied to the entire coated surface. All discontinuities shall be marked and repaired in accordance with this specification.

10.10.2 VENDOR shall ensure 100% of the coated area is devoid of bare metal and is free of holiday by visual inspection.

10.10.3 VENDOR shall include the results of coating continuity tests as an attachment to the Coating Inspection Report.

10.11 Adhesion Test

10.11.1 VENDOR shall test and record coating adhesion in accordance with ASTM D4541. Coating adhesion values shall show a minimum value of 900 psi for all coatings.

10.11.2 The applied internal coat shall adhesion tested in accordance with ASTM D4541 and ISO 4624. Testing on the painted equipment itself is acceptable with the damaged areas repaired in accordance with this specification.

10.11.3 VENDOR shall perform adhesion test on minimum of one measurement per 100 square feet of surface area or increment thereof. For surfaces that exceed 1000 square feet, VENDOR shall perform one spot measurement per initial 100 square feet of surface area and then for each additional 1,000 square feet of area or increment thereof, select 100 square feet of area shall be randomly selected and measured.






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10.12 Final Coating Inspection

10.12.1 VENDOR shall inspect and record condition and color of final coat of paint system that is complies with Manufacturer datasheet description of finish and that coating is free of dirt and dust inclusions, overspray, pin-holes, runs and sags and other defects.

10.12.2 VENDOR shall perform a visual evaluation of color per ASTM D1729 to confirm that color matches Ecopetrol S.A specified color. If a discrepancy determined using visual evaluation, VENDOR shall perform a testing with machine per requirements of the Color Tolerance section of this specification.

10.13 Specific Requirements for Tanks and Site Painting

10.13.1 Before commencement of any site work for coating or qualification of surface preparation and coating applicator personnel, VENDOR shall prepare samples of and receive preliminary approval of coatings to verify among other features color. VENDOR shall provide Ecopetrol S.A with painted samples prior to commencement of work for review, comment, and approval. For tanks, samples shall consist of 18 gauge cold rolled plate, 15 x 15 cm minimum where four (4) pieces shall be coated with the internal coating system and four (4) pieces with the exterior coating system. For pipe, samples shall consist of 18 gauge cold rolled plate, 15 x 15 cm minimum where three (6) pieces shall be coated with the exterior coating system.

10.13.2 VENDOR shall test the physical and chemical characterization of the abrasive materials samples in a specialized and independent laboratory and deliver the test results to Ecopetrol S.A.

10.13.3 VENDOR shall collect all waste products and shall be responsible for disposal. All materials that can be recycled shall be recycled by VENDOR including items such as paint cans. Blasting operations require an exhaust collection system for collection and recycling of volatiles and grit. VENDOR shall provide written evidence that all waste products have been disposed or destroyed in an environmentally safe manner.

10.13.4 If application is made in stations or in urban areas, VENDOR shall separate the work from other areas to prevent pollution and waste of abrasive material and coating materials by the use of tents, curtains, physical separation, etc.

10.13.5 VENDOR shall submit a plan for occupational health to Ecopetrol S.A for review, comment, and approval, which should include standards of hygiene and industrial safety and environmental protection typical for this type of work. Special attention shall be given to elements of personal protection, and respirators and vapor extraction systems for solvents and abrasive blast residues.

10.13.6 VENDOR shall take a sample of each of the coatings in field and test to determine solids content per volume and VOC, in accordance with the respective ASTM standard. Tests should be performed in an accredited and certified external laboratory. Failure to meet the minimum solids content by volume and VOC according to paint specifications and datasheets is reason to reject lots of painting. The cost of these tests will be borne by the VENDOR

10.13.7 In addition to the general inspection requirements detailed in this specification, VENDOR shall include the following tests and record the results daily in accordance with the






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Inspection Manual for Coatings and Paints, latest edition, by the Steel Structures Painting Council (SSPC), publication SSPC No. 91-12:

10.13.8 Verification of the absence of soluble salts on the metal surface, daily once over the area to paint, and prior to the start of the painting.

10.13.9 Rating by visual inspection of all daily production, of primers, primer with intermediate coat, and the complete coating system.

10.13.10 Electrical continuity by wet sponge method on all daily production, including primers, intermediate and finish coats.

10.13.11 The Qualification Procedures be submitted to Ecopetrol S.A for review, comment, and approval and shall include relevant tests to determine the chlorides and sulphates content of response. Tests shall be made immediately following surface preparation in accordance with the corresponding SSPC rule. A sample field of each of the type of paint shall be tested to determine the solids content and VOC, in accordance with the respective ASTM standard. Tests shall be performed in an accredited external laboratory.

10.13.12 VENDOR shall submit weekly reports of all inspection and data records and the results of tests and trials must be delivered to the respective line and tank of the operations department leader.

10.13.13 The final report should be delivered with photo records and submit records of test results both electronically and hard copy.






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10.14 TYPICAL COATING INSPECTION REPORT

INSPECTION REPORT - PROTECTIVE TREATMENTS

Skid / Area No. VENDOR Sheet .......... of ..........

Equipment /Item Nos. Supervisor Report No.

Manpower Work Period Date ......../........../.........

Ambient Conditions

Key Time DB (ºF) WB (ºF) RH (ºF) ST (ºF) OP (ºF) In/Out

A

B

C

D

E

Surface Preparation

Key Items AmbientCond.

Method OriginalCond.

% Area Prepared

Standard Spec.

StandardAchiev.

SurfaceProfile

Time Comp.

1

2

3

4

5

Abrasive Employed

Priming/Coating

Key Items AmbientCond.

Surf. Prep.

Coating System

Material Type & Color

Batch No.

W.F.T. D.F.T. Achiev.

Time Comp.

Primer Cure

Coating Personnel:

Coating Manufacturer:






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11.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIROMENT

VENDOR shall take all necessary and adequate precautions for assurance the persons and VIT plant safety. The heavy concentrations of volatile and toxic fume shall be avoided. Into confined spaces can be necessary use fans or blowers, if required, all workman shall use masks, anti-spark tools and explosion proof equipments.

All VENDOR staff shall use appropriate personal protective equipment as: wear, globes, masks, helms, glasses and other that shall be required.

VENDOR shall provide a safe access on the metallic surfaces that need to be washing, cleaning, coated or inspected. All scaffolds, stairs and ladders shall compliance with all HSE standards associated. The scaffolds and walkways shall provide a easy and safe access to all surfaces for preparation, coated application and inspection of these.

All abrasive blasting equipment shall accomplish with all HSE standards associated. All clean abrasive nozzles shall be equipped with automatic on-off switch as “deadman” type. The clean hoses, fans and others equipments shall be grounded to eliminate static charges.

All pressure equipment (compressors and vessels) shall be equipped with automatic pressure relief devices for avoid overpressures.

All inflammable materials shall be stored fulfilling all codes and standards associated. The inflammable materials shall be stored far of electrical equipments, engines, power generators, compressors and others ignitions sources. VENDOR shall fix hazard warning signs and prohibition signs as: flammable materials and smoking prohibition near to the inflammable materials storage area.

All mixing materials not used, waste materials and contaminated materials shall be disposed immediately fulfilling with Colombian industrial codes and standards to disposal these materials.

Ecopetrol S.A will request to VENDOR periodically before to the surface preparation or coating application perform a gas detection test with an appropriate gas detector.

The partial materials used that have not been contaminated and it will use after, it shall be refill into each original container when the workday finishing, the containers shall be hermetically resealed and it shall be carried to the storage area.

VENDOR shall empty all the wastes of paint and thinner into a sealed container furnished by VENDOR with the appropriate warning hazard sign, United Nations code classification and other sign required into Colombian codes and standards. VENDOR shall store the waste’s containers on stows put above a polyethylene sheet as least a 6 mils of thick. VENDOR shall notify to Ecopetrol when the containers will be ready for its appropriate disposal. VENDOR shall mark each container with finalized date and mark that it will say “Desecho de pintura”.






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12.0 COATING SYSTEMS

All surfaces that are subject to weathering, rusting or corrosion by exposure to the elements shall be coated according to one of the systems described in Table 9 – Coating Systems – General Description.

Coating System Description

SYSTEM 1 Structural Steel, Equipment (Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Piping, Relief Valves, Exterior, NOT Insulated) Temperature less than 200°F

SYSTEM 1A Items coated in shop (including items primed only)

SYSTEM 1B Items coated in field and repairs in field for System 1A.

SYSTEM 2 Hydrocarbon Tanks and Vessel, Carbon Steel with Operating Temperature less than 200ºF

SYSTEM 2A Internal Coating – Floor, Interior First Ring or 12 feet up from the floor whichever is greater, all Interior Surfaces of the Floating Roof, Vapor Space on the Floating Roof, Internal Accessories, and Internal Piping and Structures up to the First Ring or 12 feet from the Floor whichever is greater. Immersion Service

SYSTEM 2B Exterior Shell, Exterior Accessories, and Inside First Ring for Floating Roof

SYSTEM 2C Exterior of Floating Roofs and Fixed Roofs

SYSTEM 3 Tanks, Drinking Water NSF approved

SYSTEM 3A Internal Coating, Immersion Service

SYSTEM 3B Exterior of Tank (Note – Identical to System 1B)

SYSTEM 4 Tanks, Firewater, NFPA 22 & AWWA D102

SYSTEM 4A Internal Coating, Immersion Service, NFPA 22 & AWWA D102

SYSTEM 4B Exterior of Tank (Note – Identical to System 1B)

SYSTEM 5 Insulated Carbon Steel, Temperature up to 400ºF

SYSTEM 6 Coating for Galvanized Components

SYSTEM 7 Underground Equipment

Table 9 – Coating Systems – General Description

In the event an item requires coating that is not covered by one of the systems, VENDOR shall notify Ecopetrol S.A and obtain disposition before proceeding.






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SYSTEM 1A: Application: Shop Coatings

• Structural Steel, Equipment (Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Piping, Relief Valves

• Exterior

• NOT Insulated, NOT underground

• Carbon Steel with Operating Temperature less than 200ºF

COAT PRODUCT

CODE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER P-02 Inorganic Zinc Rich Primer 75 100

SECOND I-01 High Build Polyamide Epoxy 100 125

FINAL F-01 PolySiloxane 75 125

TOTAL DRY FILM THICKNESS RANGE: 250 350

SURFACE PREPARATION

Cleanliness: SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning & SSPC SP-5 White Metal Roughness: (25 to 75 microns)

GENERAL NOTES: 1. Each coat shall be different color than previous coat. 2. All welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped” with brush or roller after

surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. Exterior of lined vessel or tank shall be marked clearly in black letters:

LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK 4. A non-skid aggregate shall be added to the intermediate coat when this coating system is used

for deck areas. 5. Above ground piping shall receive primer coat in SHOP and shall receive second and final coat in

field. Touchup in field shall use System 1B.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

P-02 Inorganic Zinc Silicate Primer

Dimetcote 9 Carbozinc 11 Interzinc 22 HS Zinc Clad II

I-01 High Build Epoxy Amerlock 400 Carboguard 890 Intergard 475 HS Macopoxy 646

F-01 PolySiloxane PSX® 700 Carboxane 2000 Interfine 979 Polysiloxane

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• Structural Steel, Equipment (Pressure Vessels, Heat Exchangers, Piping, Valves

• Exterior

• NOT Insulated, NOT underground


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER P-01 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy 75 100




SURFACE PREPARATION




LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK 4. A non-skid aggregate shall be added to the intermediate coat when this coating system is used

for deck areas. 5. Equipment coated in SHOP shall be painted per System 1A. Above ground piping shall receive

primer coat in SHOP per system 1A and shall receive second and final coat in field. Touchup in field shall use System 1B.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

P-01 Organic Zinc Rich

Epoxy Amercoat 68HS Carbozinc 859 Interzinc® 52 Zinc Clad IV

I-01 High Build

Polyamide EpoxyAmerlock 400 Carboguard 890 Intergard 475 HS Macopoxy 646


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SYSTEM 2A: Application:

• Hydrocarbon Tanks and Vessel – Immersion Service

• (Floor, interior last ring and Interior First Ring or 12 feet, whichever is greater)

• All Interior Surfaces of the Floating Roof

• Internal Accessories, Internal Piping, and Internal Structures up to the First Ring or 12 feet from the Floor, whichever is greater

• Vapor space - Floating roof between seal and others


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

Note 1

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

Note 1

PRIMER L-01A Holding primer Amine-Cured

Phenolic Epoxy 50 75

FINAL L-01 Amine-Cured Phenolic Epoxy 350 400


SURFACE PREPARATION


GENERAL NOTES: 1. Each coat shall be different color than previous coat. 2. All welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped”, 10 cm from side to side,

with brush or roller after surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. Exterior of lined vessel or tank shall be marked clearly in black letters:

LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK 4. 100% holiday inspection in accordance with NACE RP0188 (table 1) is required 5. When epoxy zinc is applied in the Field, use Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy. When epoxy zinc is

applied in the Shop, use Inorganic Zinc Rich Epoxy.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

L-01A Holding primer phenolic epoxy

Sigmaguard 260 Phenoline 311 Interline 982 Nova-Plate UHS Epoxy

Primer

L-01 Amine-Cured

Phenolic Epoxy Novaguard 840 Phenoline 341 Interline 984

Nova-Plate UHS Epoxy






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• Hydrocarbon Tanks and Vessel

• Exterior and Inside First Ring for Floating Roof


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER (note 4,5) P-01 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy 75 100




SURFACE PREPARATION

Cleanliness: SSPC SP-1 Solvent Cleaning & SSPC SP-12 Water Jetting grade WJ-1 / SSPC SP-10 Near White Metal (note 6) Roughness: (50 to 63 microns)


surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. Exterior of lined vessel or tank shall be marked clearly in black letters: LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK 4. If primer is applied to plate in fabricator shop, then PRIMER from System 1A applies. Repairs and

Touch-up shall be made per this system. 5. In storage tanks don’t coat with primer film the shell. 6. If required by Ecopetrol S.A, the surface preparation shall be simultaneous with water Jetting and

grit blasting until find the surface roughness.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS



I-01 High Build


F-01 PolySiloxane PSX® 700

/Sigmadur 2500 Carboxane 2000 Interfine 979

Polysiloxane XLE-80






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SYSTEM 2C: Application:

• Hydrocarbon Tanks Floating Roof

• Exterior (Top of Roof)


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER L-03 100 % solids Epoxy polyamine 205 250

FINAL L-03 100 % solids Epoxy polyamine 205 410


SURFACE PREPARATION

Cleanliness: SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning & SSPC SP-5 Near White Metal Roughness: (63 to 100 microns)

GENERAL NOTES: 1. All welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped” with brush or roller after

surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 2. Non-skid additive to be added for walkway areas (to and around all instruments, openings, and

perimeter) 3. Epoxy selected with NO final coating with understanding that there will be chalking and erosion.

Paint thickness shall be sufficient to provide minimum 20 year life with surface degradation over life of surface. Polyurethane or other top coating NOT included due to concerns with delaminating issues in areas where there is ponding of water.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

L-03 100 % solids

Epoxy polyamine Amercoat 240 -- -- --






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SYSTEM 2C (Optional) : Application:

• Hydrocarbon Tanks Floating Roof

• Exterior (Top of Roof)


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

All L-01 Amine-Cured Phenolic Epoxy Total 375 Total 450


SURFACE PREPARATION


GENERAL NOTES: 1. All welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped” with brush or roller after

surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 2. Non-skid additive to be added for walkway areas (to and around all instruments, openings, and

perimeter) 3. Epoxy selected with NO final coating with understanding that there will be chalking and erosion.

Paint thickness shall be sufficient to provide minimum 20 year life with surface degradation over life of surface. Polyurethane or other top coating NOT included due to concerns with delaminating issues in areas where there is ponding of water.

4. Holding Primer, Product Code L-01A may be used prior to application of L-01 coatings. DFT shall be limited to 50 to 125 micron.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

L-01 Amine-Cured








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• Tanks, Drinking Water NSF approved – Immersion Service

• Interior – All surfaces that may be in contact with water


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

FIRST L-02 Epoxy – NSF Approved Tank

Coating 125 150

FINAL L-02 Epoxy – NSF Approved Tank

Coating 125 150


SURFACE PREPARATION


GENERAL NOTES: 1. Two coats minimum required, each coat shall be different color than previous coat. 2. All welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped” with brush or roller after

surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. 100% holiday inspection in accordance with NACE RP0188 (table 1) is required 4. Exterior of lined vessel or tank shall be marked clearly in black letters: LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

L-02 Epoxy – NSF

Approved Tank Coating

Amerlock 2 Carboguard 891 Interline 850 Macropoxy

646 PW






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• Tank, Drinking

• Exterior of Tank


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER P-01 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy 75 100




SURFACE PREPARATION



surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. Exterior of lined vessel or tank shall be marked clearly in black letters: LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK 4. The epoxy coating may be applied as 2 x 75 to 100 microns each.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS



I-01 High Build



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• Tanks, Fire Water (NFPA 22 & AWWA D102 – Immersion Service

• Interior – All surfaces that may be in contact with water and vapor space


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

FIRST L-02 Epoxy – NSF Approved Tank

Coating 125 150

FINAL L-02 Epoxy – NSF Approved Tank

Coating 125 150


SURFACE PREPARATION


GENERAL NOTES: 1. Two coats minimum required, each coat shall be different color than previous coat. 2. All welds, edges, corners and “hard to reach” areas shall be “striped” with brush or roller after

surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. 100% holiday inspection in accordance with NACE RP0188 (table 1) is required 4. Exterior of lined vessel or tank shall be marked clearly in black letters: LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

L-02 Epoxy – NSF

Approved Tank Coating

Amerlock 2 Carboguard 891 Interline 850 Macropoxy 646

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• Fire Water Tank (NFPA 22)

• Exterior


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER (note 5) P-01 Organic Zinc Rich Epoxy 75 100




SURFACE PREPARATION




LINED EQUIPMENT, NO HOT WORK 4. The epoxy coating may be applied as 2 x 75 to 100 microns each. 5. If primer is applied to plate in fabricator shop, then PRIMER from System 1A applies. Repairs and

Touch-up shall be made per this system.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS



I-01 High Build



XLE-80






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SYSTEM 5: Application:

• All Insulated Components, non-immersion


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER F-02 Phenolic Epoxy 100 150

FINAL F-02 Phenolic Epoxy 100 150


SURFACE PREPARATION


GENERAL NOTES: 1. Each coat shall be different color than previous coat. 2. Coating shall be applied after welding of fixing pins if pins are required

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

F-02 Phenolic Epoxy Amercoat 90HS Thermaline 450 Intertherm 228 Epo-Phen Hi-Temp Coating






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• Coating for Galvanized Components

COAT PRODUCT

CODE PRODUCT DESCRIPTION COATING MASS

PRIMER I-01 High Build Polyamide Epoxy 75 125



SURFACE PREPARATION

Cleanliness: SSPC SP1 Solvent Cleaning & SSPC SP-7 Roughness: (25 to 38 microns)

GENERAL NOTES: 1. Each coat shall be different color than previous coat. 2. Galvanized surfaces shall be coated with this system as the environment is coastal, tropical.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

I-01 High Build

Polyamide EpoxyAmerlock 400 Carboguard 890 Intergard 475 HS Macropoxy 646


XLE-80






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• Equipment underground or in pits

• Exterior – Below Ground or in pits


COAT PRODUCT


MIN. DFT

(MICRON)

MAX. DFT

(MICRON)

PRIMER I-02 Glass Flake Epoxy 400 500

SECOND I-02 Glass Flake Epoxy 400 500

FINAL (See note 3) F-01 PolySiloxane 75 125


SURFACE PREPARATION



surface preparation and before spray application of primer. 3. Final coating shall be applied to all valves. Final coating shall also be applied to all equipment in

a pit exposed to sunlight. Note that PolySiloxane top coating may delaminate if immersed for significant length of time.

PRODUCT

CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

(INTERNATIONAL)

SHERWIN WILLIAMS

I-02 Glass Flake

Epoxy

Amerlock 400 GlassFlake

Epoxy

Carboguard 1209 GlassFlake

Epoxy

Interzone 505GlassFlake Epoxy

Sher-Glass FF Glass Flake

Epoxy


XLE-80






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13.0 COLOR

13.1 Color and Identification of Pipe

13.1.1 General

Piping shall be identified with a color coding and an identification text painted on piping. In addition, signs and other marking shall be provided as required per codes and standards listed here and per any requirements of the Local Authorities. All signs and text shall be in SPANISH. Dual language SPANISH and English is also acceptable.

13.1.2 Identification and Signs

The signs will be designed to be read from left to right, specifying the content of pipe and shall be color and size as defined in Table 10 – Sign Color and Size Requirements. Signs shall be in Spanish where fluid shall be per Table 14 – Pipe Colors and Fluid Names.

Item Description

Rectangle: RAL 9004 Signal Black

Figure 3 – Sign Indicating Color

Characters: RAL 1003 Signal Yellow

Pipe Size Sign and Font Size Requirements

Less than 2 inch

Rectangle : 8 inch long by 1 inch high Font Style: Cambria Regular Font Size: H = ½ in, T = 1/16 in, W = 3/8 inNot required in sizes less than 1 ½ (see Note 1)

2 to 4 inch Rectangle : 20 inch long by 2 inch high Font Style: Cambria Regular Font Size: H = 1 in, T = 5/32 in, W = 11/16 in

Greater than 4 inch Rectangle: 20 inch long by 4 inch high Font Style: Cambria Regular Font Size: H = 2 in, T = 5/16 in, W = 13/32 in

Font Requirements

Figure 4 - Text Size - Pipe

Table 10 – Sign Color and Size Requirements

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13.1.3 Flow Direction

Flow direction of fluid in the pipe shall be indicated by an isosceles triangle, placed adjacent to the rectangle of the sign, according to the direction of flow. Flow Direction Symbol will be painted black (RAL 9004). The isosceles triangles shall be per dimensions indicated in Table 11 – Flow Direction Indicator Dimensions.

Item Description

Flow Triangle: RAL 9004 Signal Black

Figure 5 – Flow Triangle

Pipe Size Sign Size

Less than 2 inch Optional

2 to 4 inch Triangle : 3 inch high x 3 inch base

Greater than 4 inch Triangle : 6 inch high x 6 inch base

Table 11 – Flow Direction Indicator Dimensions

13.1.4 Stripe for Pipe

Piping for which a “Distinguishing Color RAL” (see Pipe Color Section) shall have a stripe painted on surface as part of the identification system. Stripes shall be applied along the centerline of pipe on top surface of piping in thickness per Table 12 – Pipe Stripe Thickness. Location of Stripe shall comply with Table 13 – Location Requirements for Signs and Identification.

Pipe Size Strip Width – Color Distinguishing Color RAL

Less than 2 inch Optional

2 to 6 inch 1 inch wide

Greater than 8 inch 4 inch wide

Table 12 – Pipe Stripe Thickness

13.1.5 Location of Identification

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Stripe

Location: Top of Pipe, Centered

Frequency In Facility:

Continuous, 100% along pipe including elbows.

Frequency Outside Facility:

Straight pipe sections with length less than 300 ft shall be identified in 30 ft increments

Straight pipe section longer than 300 feet, pipe should be identified every 300 feet.

Signs and Other Identification

Straight pipe sections with length less than 300 ft shall be identified in 30 ft increments

Straight pipe section longer than 300 feet, pipe should be identified every 300 feet.

For multiple parallel pipe runs (banks of pipes) the signs and identification marks must be matched for all lines (same location along section).

Signs and other Identification shall be located within 3 feet +/- 6 inches of the following:

a. Entrance and exit point from dike.

b. Change of direction of pipeline such as elbows, tees, except expansion “Loops”.

c. In the horizontal sections through canals or ditches

d. At one side of pipe under pedestrian bridges and stairs.

e. Prior to location that pipe becomes submerged (earth or water)

f. Along the sides of the valves.

g. When entering or exiting equipment

Table 13 – Location Requirements for Signs and Identification

13.1.6 Visibility of Signs and Identification

All markings on pipe shall be located to be visible to personnel positioned near or next to pipe. Standard position shall be the top of the pipe unless locating markings at this height is above the visibility level of personnel at grade.






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13.1.7 Pipe Colors

Piping external coating shall be the “Basic Color RAL” and a stripe painted per the “Distinguishing Color RAL” as defined in Table 14 – Pipe Colors and Fluid Names.

Fluid Basic Color RAL

(Pipe Color)

Distinguishing Color RAL

(Stripe)

Air, Instrument RAL 2010 Signal Orange RAL 6016 Turquoise Green

Air, Plant RAL 2010 Signal Orange RAL 6016 Turquoise Green

Fire Water RAL 3001 Signal Red -------

Fire Foam Concentrate RAL 6018 Yellowish Green -------

Chemical RAL 4008 Signal Violet -------

Crude RAL 9006 White Aluminum RAL 7031 Blue Grey

Diesel RAL 9006 White Aluminum RAL 6016 Turquoise Green

Gas, Fuel RAL 2010 Signal Red RAL 9006 White Aluminum

Nitrogen RAL 6016 Turquoise Green RAL 9003 Signal White

Oily Water RAL 6016 Turquoise Green RAL 7001 Silver Gray

Relief RAL 8002 Signal Brown -------

Sewage RAL 9004 Signal Black RAL 6016 Turquoise Green

Water, Raw RAL 6016 Turquoise Green RAL 3015 Light Pink

Water, Clarified RAL 5012 Light Blue -------

Water, Demineralized RAL 5010 Gentian Blue -------

Water, Drink RAL 6016 Turquoise Green RAL 6019 Pastel Green

Water, Wash RAL 6016 Turquoise Green -------

Water, Seawater1RAL 60161 Turquoise Green

RAL 90031 Signal White

Water, Storm RAL 60161 Turquoise Green

RAL 90041 Signal Black

Table 14 – Pipe Colors and Fluid Names

Notes 3. Items with subscript 1 were added for recommendation. 4. Color RAL 9006 White Aluminum shall be used for the pipelines outside the industrial

plant (external elements, storage areas, supplies plant to plant, pipelines, pipelines, etc.).

13.1.8 Special or Unusual Situations

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surrogate techniques may be used in this instance and shall be limited to those segments only. Deviation from the concepts of color and signs described in this guideline is not allowed without written approval of Ecopetrol S.A.

13.2 Color and Identification of Compressed Gas Cylinders

13.2.1 General

The color identification shall be applied to the entire cylinder body including the neck, except air respirable where the neck will have a distinctive white marking color of RAL 9003 Signal White. The cylinders owned by Ecopetrol shall have the logo symbol of the Ecopetrol S.A.

In addition, signs and other marking shall be provided as required per codes and standards listed here and per any requirements of the Local Authorities.

ANSI Standards

ANSI Z535.1 Standard for Safety Colors

ANSI Z535.2 American National Standard for Environmental and Facility Safety Signs

ANSI Z535.3 American National Standard for Criteria for Safety Symbols

ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels

NFPA Standards



Compressed Gas Association Standards

CGA C-7 Guide to the Preparation of Precautionary Labeling and Marking of Compressed Gas Containers

Table 15 – Codes and Standards – Color and Markings

13.2.2 Identification and Signs

Safety signs for gas cylinder storage areas, gas cylinder labeling and marking requirements shall be applied and shall meet NFPA 55, and CGA C-7. The color of the signs and the font used for labeling shall be as described in Table 16 – Color and Font Requirements for Cylinder Identification. The product name in Spanish and condensed chemical formula shall be indicated on the cylinders.

Item Description

Color RAL 9003 for cylinders with dark color

RAL 9004 for cylinders with light colors

Font Requirements

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Item Description

Size: H = 1 in, T = 5/32 in, W = 11/16 in

Figure 6 - Text Size - Cylinders

Table 16 – Color and Font Requirements for Cylinder Identification

Note 1: All markers and other special symbols per NFPA 55 and ANSI CGA C-7.

13.2.3 Compressed Gas Cylinder Colors

Compressed gas cylinders external coating, product name, and condensed chemical formula shall be as per defined in Table 17 – Cylinder Colors.

Fluid Condensed Chemical Formula

Cylinder Color (RAL)

Carbon Dioxide CO2 6019 Pastel green

Nitrogen N2 9004 Signal Black

Industrial Compressed Air -- 9004 Signal Black

Propane C3H8 9006 White aluminium

Table 17 – Cylinder Colors

13.3 Fire Fighting and Safety Systems

13.3.1 General

Firefighting and Safety equipment and facilities shall be identified with a color coding and an identification text painted on equipment. In addition, signs and other marking shall be provided as required per codes and standards listed here and per any requirements of the Local Authorities.

ANSI Standards

ANSI Z535.1 Standard for Safety Colors

ANSI Z535.2 American National Standard for Environmental and Facility Safety Signs

ANSI Z535.3 American National Standard for Criteria for Safety Symbols

ANSI Z535.4 American National Standard for Product Safety Signs and Labels

NFPA Standards


NFPA-170 Standard on Fire Safety Symbols






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NFPA 2001 Standard on Clean Agent fire Extinguishing Systems

Table 18 – Codes and Standards – Color and Markings

13.3.2 Identification and Signs Firefighting and Safety equipment and facilities shall include identification of equipment tag number and identification and signs as required by codes and standards and Local Authority. Identification of firefighting shall comply with requirement in Table 19 – Color and Font Requirements for Firefighting Equipment Identification.

Description Requirements

LocationEquipment or Accessory: Visible to operator. Packages: On base-plate.

Text Color: RAL 9003 Signal White

Font Size and Layout

Font: H = 2 in, T = 5/16 in, W = 13/32 in

Figure 7 - Text Size - Firefighting

Table 19 – Color and Font Requirements for Firefighting Equipment Identification

Notes:

1. Safety sign symbols and colors, shall meet ANSI Z535.1, ANSI Z535.2, ANSI Z535.3 and ANSI Z535.4.

2. New safety sign, symbols, and colors in buildings shall meet NFPA-170 Symbols for Use by the Fire Service, latest edition.

3. The marking of fire extinguishers must be in accordance with Annex B of the standard NFPA 10, in its latest version.

4. Signs and marking for Fire Suppressant Agent shall be applied and comply with NFPA 2001, latest version.

5. The hydrants and other firefighting equipment in facility shall include reflective red tape applied such that equipment may be easily spotted at night.

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Text Color: RAL 9003 Signal White

Regulatory Signs: RAL 3001 Signal Red

Warning Signs (Caution) Stripes: RAL 1003 Signal Yellow

Stripes: RAL 9004 Signal Black

Information Signs Background: RAL 5005 Signal Blue

Silhouette: RAL 9003 Signal White

Orientation Signs Background: RAL 6032 Signal Green

Arrows: RAL 9003 Signal White

Font Size and Layout (Minimum)

Font: H = 2 in, T = 5/16 in, W = 13/32 in

Figure 8 - Text Size - Safety Signs

Table 20 – Color and Font for Safety Signs

Work areas and marking or safe routes through work areas shall comply with requirement in Table 21 – Color and Font for Work areas and marking or safe routes. Areas shall be marked to identify required area dedicated to the work area, safety equipment area, or fire equipment area.


Work Areas Marking: Outline work areas in stripe 2 in wide Color: RAL 1003 Signal Yellow

Safety Equipment Areas Marking: Outline work areas in stripe 2 in wide Color: RAL 6016 Turquoise green

Fire Equipment Areas Marking: Outline work areas in stripe 2 in wide Color: RAL 3001 Signal Red

Table 21 – Color and Font for Work areas and marking or safe routes

13.3.3 Fire Fighting and Safety System Colors

For the purposes of identification and accident prevention, equipment and facilities shall be safety color-coded in accordance with ANSI/NEMA Z535.1, Standard for Safety Colors as modified by this specification.

In general, fire water equipment and piping shall be painted RAL 3001 Signal Red, fire foam equipment and piping shall be painted RAL 6018 Yellow Green. Identification text shall be contrasting color to equipment where identification text shall be primarily RAL






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9003 Signal White. Specific color requirements are defined in Table 22 – Firefighting Equipment and Facilities Colors.

Description Color

General

Identification TextEquipment Dark Color: RAL 9003 Signal White

Equipment Light Color: RAL 3001 Signal Red

Fire Water Equipment and Facilities

Fire Water System Accessories RAL 3001 Signal Red

Fire Water RAL 3001 Signal Red

Fire Water Pumps RAL 3001 Signal Red

Fire Water Hydrants RAL 3001 Signal Red (Top RAL 3024 and provide reflective tape)

Fire Water, Portable Equipment RAL 3001 Signal Red

Water Fire Engine RAL 3001 Signal Red

Locations of Fire Extinguishers RAL 3001 Signal Red

Area Around Fire Equipment Stripe: RAL 3001 Signal Red

Foam Equipment and Facilities

Fire Foam System Accessories RAL 6018 Yellow Green

Fire Foam Pumps RAL 6018 Yellow Green

Fire Foam Piping RAL 6018 Yellow Green

Fire Foam, Portable Equipment RAL 6018 Yellow Green

Foam Fire Engine RAL 6018 Yellow Green

Safety Equipment

Evacuation Routes Arrows: RAL 6016 Turquoise green

Background: RAL 9003 Signal White

Emergency Exits Per NFPA 170

Eye Wash, Showers, or First Aid Stripe: RAL 6016 Turquoise green

Showers Stripe: RAL 6016 Turquoise green

First Aid Stripe: RAL 6016 Turquoise green

Emergency Shutdown Button and Switches1

Safety Red

Tripping Hazards (4 in wide stripes) 1

Stripes: RAL 1003 Signal Yellow

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Description Color

Emergency Exit Gates1 RAL 10031 Signal Yellow

Work Areas Stripes: RAL 1003 Signal Yellow

Miscellaneous

Fire Hose Cabinets RAL 3001 Signal Red (NFPA 170)

Ambulance RAL 9003 Signal White

Fire Fighting Engines RAL 3001 Signal Red

Fire Extinguisher (Class A) No Paint for Stainless Steel (Background Color RAL 6016)

Fire Extinguisher (Class B) RAL 3001 Signal Red

Fire Extinguisher (Class C) RAL 3001 Signal Red (Background Color RAL 5012)

FM-200 Fire Suppressant Agent RAL 3001 Signal Red (Background RAL 5012)

Intergen Fire Suppressant Agent RAL 3001 Signal Red

Traffic Symbols For specifications and symbols should consult the National Traffic Code

Table 22 – Firefighting Equipment and Facilities Colors

Notes: 1. The marking of fire extinguishers must be in accordance with Annex B of the

standard NFPA 10, in its latest version. 2. Signs and marking for Fire Suppressant Agent shall be applied and comply with

NFPA 2001, latest version. 3. Items indicated with subscript 1 added by PDE.

13.4 Identification of Tanks

13.4.1 General

Tanks shall be identified with a color coding and an identification text painted on the tank.

13.4.2 Identification Numbers and Signs

Storage tanks shall be identified with tank equipment tag number as provided on Ecopetrol S.A Process and Instrument Diagrams, Datasheets, or other Engineering documentation and Hazard Identification per NFPA 704, if applicable based on fluid being stored. Identification requirements are identified in Table 23 – Color and Font Requirements for Cylinder Identification.


LocationEquipment Tag Number: Centered vertically between

bottom and top weld of the top ring






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Hazard Identification: Located under Equipment Tag Number, Centered

Hazard Identification Per NFPA 704, Consult NFPA 704 for applicability (see font size and layout)

Text ColorLight Color Tanks: RAL 9004 Signal Black Dark Color Tanks: RAL 9003 Signal White


Equipment Tag Number1: H = 20 in, T = 3 in, W = 10 in Distance between letters 5 in

Hazard Sign: HA = 6 in, TA = 1 in, WA = 3 A = 15 in Font Style: Cambria Regular

Figure 9 - Text Size and Hazard Sign

Table 23 – Color and Font Requirements for Cylinder Identification

13.4.3 Tank Colors

All tanks shall be painted colors as indicated in Table 24 – Storage Tank Colors. The basic color refers to the color that the entire tank shall be painted and the distinguishing color refers to color for stripe of paint to provide additional identification. Stripe width shall be 4 inches and shall be run horizontally, centered between welds of top ring of the tank.

Description Basic Color RAL

(Tank Color)


(Stripe Color)

Fire Water Tank RAL 6016 Turquoise green RAL 3001 Signal Red

Foam Concentrate Tank1

(If Carbon Steel Construction)

RAL 3001 Signal Red RAL 1003 Signal Yellow

Drinking Water RAL 6016 Turquoise green ---------------

Diesel RAL 9003 Signal White ---------------

Light Products (Flash Point < 130°F)

RAL 9003 Signal White ---------------

Heavy Products RAL 9004 Signal Black ---------------






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(Flash Point >130°F)

Petrochemicals RAL 9006 White Aluminum ---------------

Relief RAL 8002 Signal Black

Table 24 – Storage Tank Colors

Notes: 1. Small tanks associated with equipment will be described in equipment section. 2. Upon Ecopetrol S.A request, tank colors may be varied for physical, security, or

landscaping requirements.

13.5 Identification of Equipment

13.5.1 General

Equipment and accessories shall be identified with a color coding and an identification text painted on the equipment or accessory.

13.5.2 Identification Numbers and Signs

Equipment and accessories shall be identified with the equipment tag number as provided on Ecopetrol S.A Process and Instrument Diagrams, Datasheets, or other Engineering documentation. Equipment packages that contain multiple pieces of equipment on a structural baseplate shall include identification on each piece of equipment on each component and identification tag number of the package on the structural baseplate of the package. Identification requirements are identified in Table 25 – Requirements for Equipment and Accessories Identification.


LocationEquipment or Accessory: Visible to operator. Packages: On base-plate.

Text and Background Color

Text: RAL 1003 Signal Yellow Background: RAL 9004 Signal Black

Figure 10 - Text and Background Color


Rectangle: 20 inch long by 4 inch high Font: H = 2 in, T = 5/16 in, W = 13/32 in Style: Cambria Regular

Figure 11 - Text Size – Equipment and Accessories

Table 25 – Requirements for Equipment and Accessories Identification






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Ecopetrol S.A for disposition.

13.5.3 Equipment Colors

All equipment and accessories shall be painted colors as indicated in Table 26 – Color of Equipment and Accessories. Stripe width shall be 4 inches and shall be run horizontally, centered between welds of top ring.


(Equipment Color)


(Stripe Color)

Pumps (except fire fighting)

RAL 6019 Pastel Green ---------------

Agitators1 RAL 6019 Pastel Green1 ---------------

Buildings Exteriors1 ---------------

Structural Steel1 RAL 70011 Silver Grey ---------------

Baseplates RAL 70011 Silver Grey ---------------

Straightening Vane Same color as piping ---------------

Compressors RAL 7001 Silver Grey (or factory Standard)

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Meter, Crude Oil RAL 7001 Silver Grey ---------------

Exhaust Stacks RAL 7012 Basalt Grey ---------------

Construction Equipment RAL 1003 Signal Yellow ---------------

Filters RAL 6019 Pastel Green ---------------

Electrical Generators RAL 6019 Pastel Green ---------------

Furnaces and Boilers RAL 7012 Basalt Grey ---------------

Heat Exchanger (Insulated) RAL 9006 White Aluminum ---------------

Heat Exchanger (Uninsulated)

RAL 6019 Pastel Green ---------------

Diesel Engines RAL 7001 Silver Grey ---------------

Electric Motors RAL 6019 Pastel Green ---------------

Stairs, Rails, and Platforms RAL 1003 Signal Yellow RAL 9004 Signal Black

Stairs and Handrail RAL 1003 Signal Yellow ---------------

Platforms & Steps RAL 9004 Signal Black ---------------

Bridge Cranes RAL 1003 Signal Yellow RAL 9004 Signal Black

Material Handling Equipment1

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(Equipment Color)


(Stripe Color)

Diesel Tank1 RAL 90031 Signal White ---------------

Chemical Storage Tank1 RAL 90061White Aluminum ---------------

Sewage Treatment Tank1 RAL 90041 Signal Black RAL 6016 Turquoise Green

Drinking Water Pressure Vessel1

RAL 60161 Turquoise Green

RAL 6019 Pastel Green

Gearbox1 RAL 60191 Pastel Green ---------------

Dryer 1 RAL 60191 Pastel Green ---------------

Fan or Blower1 RAL 60191 Pastel Green ---------------

Electrical Systems RAL 5012 Light Blue ---------------

Switch Gear 7001 Silver Grey ---------------

Transformers RAL 7001 Silver Grey ---------------

Control Valves RAL 6016 Turquoise Green ---------------

Safety Valves RAL 1003 Signal Yellow ---------------

Table 26 – Color of Equipment and Accessories

Notes: 1. Items with subscript 1 have been added for recommendation.

Appendices

PRODUCT CODE

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

PPG

AMERON CARBOLINE

AKZO NOBEL

COATING GROUP

SHERWIN WILLIAMS






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Epoxy Amercoat 68HS Carbozinc 859 Interzinc 52 Zinc Clad IV

P-02 Inorganic Zinc

Silicate Dimetcote 9 Carbozinc 11 Interzinc 22HS Zinc Clad II

I-01 High Build

Polyamide EpoxyAmerlock 400 Carboguard 890 Intergard 475 HS

Macropoxy 646

I-02 Glass Flake

Epoxy Amerlock 400GF GlassFlake Epoxy

Carboguard 1209 GlassFlake Epoxy

Interzone 505 GlassFlake Epoxy

Sher-Glass FF Glass Flake

Epoxy

I-03 Immersion Grade

Epoxy Amerlock 2 Carboguard 635 -

Seaguard 6000


XLE-80

F-02 Phenolic Epoxy Amercoat 90HS Thermaline 450 Intertherm 228 Epo-Phen Hi-Temp Coating

F-03 Anti-Fouling

Coating (Copper Loading)

ABC® 3 C-Flex 1-2-3 AF Intersmooth 365

SPC Copper

Bottom #45

L-01A Phenolic Epoxy Holding Primer

Sigmaguard 260 Phenoline 311 Interline 982 Nova-Plate UHS Epoxy

Primer

L-01 Amine-Cured



L-02 NSF Approved Tank Coating

Amerlock 2 Carboguard 891 Interline 850 Macropoxy

646PW

L-03 100 % solids

Epoxy polyamine Amercoat 240 -- -- --

Table 27 – Paint Systems and Manufacturers

Coatings from one Manufacturer shall not be over coated with coatings from another Manufacturer. Should a VENDOR wish to use alternative Manufacturer, the details should be submitted to the Ecopetrol S.A for approval.

Note that Sigma brand equivalents may be substituted for Amercoat brands on a case by case basis subject to Ecopetrol S.A approval.

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