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EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.

LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.

SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?

SAUDI ARAMCO INSPECTION LEVEL CONTRACTOR INSPECTION LEVEL

ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.

A Inspection of Dry Top Coat

Saudi Aramco Paint Data Sheet for the coating system (APCS) applied is
SAES-H-101V &
provided.
A1 NOTES: Fill in the required information for
SAES-H-001 Para
Coating System: __________
4 & APCS Sheets
Reqd. DFT: __________

SAES-H-001,
A2 Finished coating have a uniform appearance.
Para 9.3.5 c

Finished coat has no evidence of coating defects such as:

SAES-H-001,
A3 Runs/sags/drips/embedded foreign matter/blister/cracks/mud cracking
Para 9.3.5 b
(for Zinc Coating) and visible holidays.

Dry Film Thickness gage is calibrated in accordance with SSPC PA-2.

DFT gage calibration is performed at the beginning and end of the work.
NOTE: If gage is found to be out of calibration at the end of the work, all
SAES-H-001,
A4 measurements made since the last calibration are suspect. *(SSPC-PA
Para 9.3.5 a
2, Para. 4.3.3,Para. 4.3.1)
(Refer to Attachment 1, or as per the Manufacturer's instructions)

The minimum required number of DFT measurements (spot

SAES-H-001,
A5 measurements) based on coated area are taken as per SSPC-PA 2, Sec.
Para 9.3.5 a
5. (Refer to Attachment 2).

Dry Film Thickness of the total system conforms to that specified in

SAES-H-001,
APCS-sheets of SAES-H-101and indicated in item A1 above.
A6 Para 9.3.5 a
See Attachment 3
APCS sheets
* Note: Record the measured dry film thickness in SATR-H-2006.

B Requirements of Epoxy Coating Systems for Immersion service

Paint thickness within 2 m of anode connections shall be at least 30%

SAES-H-001 Para
B1 greater than the specified minimum DFT.
9.4.6
(Exceptions: APCS-19 & APCS-20 series)
All coated tanks, vessels and off shore structures in immersion service SAES-H-001 Para
B2
shall be holiday checked. 9.4.5

Holiday test requirement for coating thickness less than 500 micron:
A wet sponge Holiday tester at 67.5 volts is employed SAES-H-001 Para
B3
Note: Wetting agent such as Foto flow is added to water to aid in finding 9.4.5
holidays.

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Holiday test requirement for coating thickness over 500 micron:

SAES-H-001 Para
The dry spark tester i.e. a pulse-type DC holiday detector employing an
9.5.5 &
B4 audible signaling device shall be used. The calibration of the holiday
SAES-H-200 Para
detector is checked at least twice per 8-hour shift against a calibrated
7.2
voltmeter and adjusted as necessary. (SAES-H-200 Para 7.2)

Dry spark tester shall be used for holiday detection if the coating dry film
thickness exceeds 500 microns Note: Holiday test voltage shall be 125
SAES-H-001 Para
volts DC per 25 micrometers of maximum coating thickness. However, to
B5 9.3.6 & APCS
eliminate the need for continual adjustment, a maximum voltage of 2400
sheets
volts + 50 volts may be used for the coating thickness range 350 to 750
micrometers. (09-SAMSS-089)

Functional operation of the holiday detector is checked.

Note: It is checked by making and testing an artificial holiday in the
SAES-H-200 Para
B6 coating (not more than 1.6 mm diameter). If the detector is working
7.2
properly, it will signal the presence of the artificial holiday.
(SAES-H-200 Para 7.2)

Holiday detector is grounded directly to the equipment being tested.

Note: The ground connection shall be made by removing
a small area of coating & attaching the ground directly to the bare surface SAES-H-200 Para
B7
in such a manner that electrical arcing does not occur. If the equipment 7.3
itself is grounded, it is permissible to ground holiday detector directly to
the earth.

The electrode used for locating holidays is in direct contact with the SAES-H-200 Sec.
B8
coating (with no visible gaps). 7

The travel rate of the detector's electrode shall not exceed 300 mm/sec SAES-H-200 Para
B9
nor shall it be allowed to remain stationary while the power is on. 7.1

100% of the coated girth weld surface area shall be holiday detected,
inspected, and repaired in accordance with the procedures and
equipment specified in 09-SAMSS-089 or 09-SAMMS-113A for external
SAES-H-201
B10 and 09-SAMSS-091 or 09-SAMSS-120 for internal. Holiday detection
Para 9.3.1
shall not be conducted if the surface temperature of the coated girth weld
area exceeds 80°C. Holiday detection criteria shall be in accordance with
NACE SP 0490 for FBE or NACE SP 0188 for other coatings.

SAES-H-001 Para
9.4.5 & 09-
B11 Holidays and discontinuities detected are marked for repair.
SAMSS-089 Para
11.6.3

Quality Control Records: Inspection and test results are recorded on

SAES-H-001
Saudi Aramco test reports for QC Documentation:
B12 Para 10.2.3 &
a. SATR-H-2006 " In-process Inspection Sheet"
Project TIP
b. SATR-H-2008 " Holiday testing "
REMARKS:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. SSPC PA-2, Calibration Procedure for Dry Film Thickness Gages
2. SSPC-PA 2, Req'd Number of Measurements for Thickness Spec Conformance
3. REQUIREMENTS OF SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVED PROPTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS

REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-H-001, Coating Selection and Application Requirements for Industrial Plants and Equipment (23 May 2019)
2. SAES-H-200, Storage, Handling and Installation of Externally Coated Pipe (28 May 2018)
3. SAES-H-101V, Approved Saudi Aramco Data Sheets – Paints and Coatings, (16 October 2017 )

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4. 09-SAMSS-089 , Shop-Applied External Fusion Bonded Epoxy Coating for Steel Line Pipes (17 January 2018)
5. SAES-H-201 General Specifications for External and Internal FBE Coatings of Pipeline Field Girth Welds (31 March 2020)
6. Steel Structures Painting Council, SSPC-PA 2, June 1996
Contractor / Third-Party Saudi Aramco
Construction Representative* PMT Representative
Work is Complete and Ready for Inspection:
T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Inspector PID Representative

Performed Inspection Work / Rework May Proceed T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Initials and Date: Name, Initials and Date:

QC Supervisor Proponent and Others

Quality Record Approved:
Name, Organization, T&I Witnessed QC Record Reviewed Work Verified
Name, Sign and Date:
Initials and Date:

*Person Responsible for Completion of Quality Work / Test Y = YES N = NO F = FAILED

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Attachment 1 - SSPC PA-2, Calibration Procedure for Dry Film Thickness Gages

Also, Follow specific Gauge Manufacturer Instructions

relative to Gauge Calibrations

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REQUIREMENTS- SAUDI ARAMCO APPROVED PROTECTIVE COATING SYSTEMS

Specific Requirements for Coating

Each Application
S.R. No APCS
Coating No. of Coats Coat DFT
Type/Service (Total DFT) Micrometer #1 #2

Epoxy, Inorg Zinc Primer

Atmospheric Service
3 Coats Min Prime-65-100 Solvent Based Zinc Water Based Zinc
1 APCS-1A
(275-400) Top- 150 Max Primer - RH > 50% Primer - RH < 50%

Epoxy, Epoxy Primer Atmospheric

Service
3 Coats Min Prime-50-100
2 APCS-1B
(275-400) Top-150 Max

Epoxy, Zinc rich Epx Primer

Atmospheric Service
3 Coats Min Prime-40-75
3 APCS-1C
(250-375) Top-150 Max

Epoxy/ Polyurethane, Inorg Zinc

Primer Atmospheric Service Prime-65-100
3 Coats Min Solvent Based Zinc Water Based Zinc
4 APCS-1D Int-100-150
(190-315) Primer - RH > 50% Primer - RH < 50%
Top-25-65

Epoxy/ Polyurethane, Epoxy Primer

Atmospheric Service Prime-50-100
3 Coats Min
5 APCS-1E Int-100-150
(175-315)
Top-25-65

Epoxy/ Polyurethane, Zinc rich

Epoxy Primer Atmospheric Service Prime-40-75
3 Coats Min
6 APCS-1F Int-125-175
(190-315)
Top-25-65

Phenolic Epoxy Immersion Service Succeeding coats shall Coating thickness

(Self-Priming). be of contrasting within 2 m of anode
3 Coats Min
7 APCS-2A 125 each coat colors. 30% greater
(275-375)

Epoxy Coating Potable Water Succeeding coats shall Coating thickness

Immersion Service (Self-Priming). be of contrasting within 2 m of anode
3 Coats Min
8 APCS-2B 125 each coat colors. 30% greater
(275-375)

Epoxy Coating Immersion Service, Succeeding coats shall Coating thickness

up to 120°C. Prime @ be of contrasting within 2 m of anode
3 Coats Min
9 APCS-2C SAES-H-101V colors. 30% greater
(275-375)
Top-125 Max

Epoxy - Interior of Steel Aviation The total system thickness shall be applied in
Fuel Storage Tank /Piping. a minimum of two coats of contrasting colors.
2 Coats Min 2 Coats Min
10 APCS-2D
(200-250) (200-250)

Solvent Free Phenolic Epoxy Succeeding coats shall Coating thickness

General Immersion Service be of contrasting within 2 m of anode
(Self-Priming). Min 1 Coat colors. 30% greater
11 APCS-2E
(500-600)

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 Glass Flake Polyester General The total system thickness is applied in a
Immersion Service single coat or two coats wet on wet. Use
Max 2 Coat contrasting colors if the second coat is to be
12 APCS-2F
(600-1000) applied within the allowed re-coating
intervals. Also Stripe coat sharp corners
Glass Flake Vinyl Ester Heavy-Duty Coating thickness
Immersion Service within 2 m of anode
Max 2 Coat 30% greater
13 APCS-2G
(600-1000)

100% Solid, Glass Flake Epoxy Coating thickness

Immersion Service up to 105C. within 2 m of anode
One Coat 30% greater
14 APCS-2H
(30-40 mils)

Ceramic/Inorganic Filled Epoxy- Coating thickness

Phenolic/Novolac Coating - within 2 m of anode
Immersion Service up to 150C One Coat 30% greater
15 APCS-2I
(20-40 mils)

Coal Tar Epoxy Immersion Service Succeeding coats shall coating concrete,
and buried (steel and concrete) be of contrasting thickness-not less
Min Two Coats
16 APCS-3 300 max /Coat colors. than 720 microns
(400-600)

Aluminum - Pigmented Alkyd

Coating Prime-50/coat,
Atmospheric 3 Coats Min (min prime 75)
17 APCS-4
(115-118) Top-40
Max/coat

Heat Radiant Insulating Coating

System
Total System
18 APCS-5A
300 – 500

Hot Insulating Coating System -

carbon steel and stainless steel Depend on Design
service 500 Micron
19 APCS-5B Req & Substrate
reduces 40°F
temperature

Alkyd Enamel Coating System.

Prime-50/coat,
3 Coats Min (min prime 75)
20 APCS-6
(125-200) Top-50Max/
coat

Rust Conversion Primer/Alkyd Aluminum alkyds Alkyd enamels

Topcoat System 37-75 micrometers 50-100 above
Rust Convertor above thickness of thickness of rust
one coat min rust converted converter
(SAES-H-
21 APCS-7 3 Coats Min
101V)
Top-One or
more coat

Chlorinated Rubber Coating System

2 Coats Min Prime-50-75
22 APCS-9
(100-175) Top-50-100

Bituminous Paint Moderate

Temperature, Buried or Immersion Thickness per
Buried: 750 min
Service coat and No. of
23 APCS-10 Immersed:
coats. @ SAES-
1150 min
H-101V

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 High Temp System Atmospheric Solvent Based Zinc Water Based Zinc
Service 150°C-400°C (with Primer - RH > 50% Primer - RH < 50%
Inorganic Zinc Primer). Two coats Prime-25-65
24 APCS-11A
(40-105) Top-15-40

Very High Temp System

Atmospheric Service 400-540°C.
Two coats Prime-15-40
25 APCS-11B
(30-80) Top-15-40

Air-Drying, single component, high Protective Coating for Pitting Corrosion and
heat external coating for bare and System 2: Hot Stress Corrosion Cracking bare and
insulated carbon steel & austenitic System 1: insulated Austenitic 300 Series Stainless
Steel
stainless Ambient Steel Steel
Application
Application
(300-500F)
26 APCS-11C Two Coat:
Three Coat: 5-6
5-6 mils/Coat
mils/Coat
Total DFT: 10-12
Total DFT: 15-
mils
18 mils

Nonskid aggregate added into the next to last

Prime-50-100 topcoat while it is still wet. A final topcoat
Nonskid Epoxy Coating System for 3 Coats Min shall be applied over the aggregate sealing it
27 APCS-12 Top-150
Floors and Decks (275-400)
Max/coat

Relative humidity >50% during application

and curing.
inorganic Zinc Primer, Solvent- One Coat
28 APCS-17A
Based. (65-100)

Relative humidity <50% during application

and curing.
One Coat
29 APCS-17B inorganic Zinc Primer, Water-Based.
(65-100)

Splash Zone Compound, Hand One Coat

30 APCS-19A
Applied Grade (2500 Min)

Splash Zone Compound, Spray One Coat

31 APCS-19B
Applied Grade (2500 Min)

Maintenance
New Construction: Coating
Glass Flake Reinforced Polyester/
Two coats @ 750 Existing
32 APCS-19C Epoxy Systems for Offshore
per coat -total of Structures: One
Structural Steel at Splash Zone.
1500 Coat @ 750 –
1000 microns

Entrapped air, entrapped sand or other

2 layers of glass foreign matter, wrinkles, sags and dry spots
cloth with a 3:1 in the coating shall be removed and the
Fiberglass Reinforced Coatings, affected area repaired.
33 APCS-20A ratio of resin:
Hand Lay-Up.
reinforcement by
weight

Entrapped air, entrapped sand or other

foreign matter, wrinkles, sags and dry spots
Glass Flake/Chopped Fiberglass
in the coating shall be removed and the
34 APCS-20B Reinforced Coatings (Spray
affected area repaired.
Applied)

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 Epoxy Coating for Application onto Two coats
35 APCS-22A 200 Max /Coat
Damp Steel Surfaces (300-400)

Atmospheric
Epoxy Coating for Application onto 350-400
36 APCS-22B One Coat
Damp Steel Surfaces Splash Zn
400-575

Thickness per
High Temperature Mastic Paint for
coat and No. of Total system
37 APCS-23 Buried or Immersion Service (Self-
coats. @ SAES- 500
Priming)
H-101V

Two or more coats 150-200 Each

38 APCS-26 Epoxy Mastic Coating (Self-Priming)
(300-400) Coat

Use when added gloss color retention, and

abrasion resistance are required.
Epoxy Mastic/Polyurethane Coating Two coats Prim- 250-300
39 APCS-26T
System (290-360) Top-40-60

The total dry film Use contrasting

thickness shall be colors if the second
applied in a single coat coat is to be applied
Solvent Free Two-component Ultra or two coats (wet on within the allowed
One or Two
40 APCS-27 Hybrid Epoxy Coating Immersion wet). re-coating intervals.
(600-1000)
Service up to 150ºC.

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OAT -

ements for Coating

lication

#2

Water Based Zinc

Primer - RH < 50%

Water Based Zinc

Primer - RH < 50%

Coating thickness
within 2 m of anode
30% greater

Coating thickness
within 2 m of anode
30% greater

Coating thickness
within 2 m of anode
30% greater

kness shall be applied in

ats of contrasting colors.

Coating thickness
within 2 m of anode
30% greater

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kness is applied in a
ats wet on wet. Use
he second coat is to be
owed re-coating
coat sharp corners

coating concrete,
thickness-not less
than 720 microns

Alkyd enamels
50-100 above
thickness of rust
converter

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 Water Based Zinc
Primer - RH < 50%

or Pitting Corrosion and

n Cracking bare and
c 300 Series Stainless
Steel

dded into the next to last

wet. A final topcoat
the aggregate sealing it

0% during application

0% during application

pped sand or other

es, sags and dry spots
e removed and the
d.

pped sand or other

es, sags and dry spots
e removed and the
d.

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oss color retention, and
ance are required.

Use contrasting
colors if the second
coat is to be applied
within the allowed
re-coating intervals.

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