TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

INTERNAL COATING OF LINE PIPE FOR NON-CORROSIVE

GAS TRANSMISSION SERVICE
(AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API RP 5L2)

DEP 31.40.30.35-Gen.

July 1998

DESIGN AND ENGINEERING PRACTICE

This document is confidential. Neither the whole nor any part of this document may be disclosed to any third party without the prior written consent of Shell International
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PREFACE
DEPs (Design and Engineering Practice) publications reflect the views, at the time of publication, of:
Shell Global Solutions International B.V. (Shell GSI)
and
Shell International Exploration and Production B.V. (SIEP)
and
Shell International Chemicals B.V. (SIC)
and
other Service Companies.
They are based on the experience acquired during their involvement with the design, construction, operation and
maintenance of processing units and facilities, and they are supplemented with the experience of Group Operating
companies. Where appropriate they are based on, or reference is made to, international, regional, national and industry
standards.
The objective is to set the recommended standard for good design and engineering practice applied by Group
companies operating an oil refinery, gas handling installation, chemical plant, oil and gas production facility, or any other
such facility, and thereby to achieve maximum technical and economic benefit from standardization.
The information set forth in these publications is provided to users for their consideration and decision to implement.
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information set forth in DEPs to their own environment and requirements.
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attainment of the required design and engineering standards. In particular, for those requirements not specifically
covered, the Principal will expect them to follow those design and engineering practices which will achieve the same
level of integrity as reflected in the DEPs. If in doubt, the Contractor or Manufacturer/Supplier shall, without detracting
from his own responsibility, consult the Principal or its technical advisor.
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of a Service Agreement or otherwise).
3) Contractors/subcontractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers under a contract with users referred to under 1) or 2)
which requires that tenders for projects, materials supplied or - generally - work performed on behalf of the said
users comply with the relevant standards.
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All administrative queries should be directed to the DEP Administrator in Shell GSI.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................................4
1.1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................4
1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS..........4
1.3 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................4
1.4 ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................5
1.5 CROSS-REFERENCES .............................................................................................5
PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API RP 5L2....................................................6
SECTION 1 SCOPE........................................................................................................................7
1.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................................7
1.2 DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................7
1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM .............................................................................8
1.4 RETENTION OF RECORDS ......................................................................................8
1.5 MEASURING DEVICES .............................................................................................8
SECTION 3 LABORATORY COATING TESTING ........................................................................9
3.1 PURPOSE...................................................................................................................9
3.2 STEEL PANELS FOR PERFORMANCE TESTING ...................................................9
3.3 LABORATORY APPLICATION OF COATING MATERIALS .....................................9
3.6 PERFORMANCE TESTING - GLASS PANELS.........................................................9
SECTION 4 APPLICATION PRACTICES....................................................................................10
4.2 GENERAL .................................................................................................................10
4.3 HANDLING OF PIPE ................................................................................................10
4.4 HANDLING OF COATING MATERIALS...................................................................11
4.5 CLEANING OF PIPE.................................................................................................11
SECTION 5 PRODUCTION INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE................................................13
5.2 GENERAL .................................................................................................................13
5.3 PRODUCTION TESTS .............................................................................................13
SECTION 6 DOCUMENTATION ..................................................................................................16
6.1 LANGUAGE ..............................................................................................................16
6.2 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION.........................................................16
6.3 CERTIFICATION.......................................................................................................16
PART III REFERENCES..........................................................................................................17
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PART I INTRODUCTION

1.1 SCOPE
This new DEP specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the factory
application of internal flow coat to bare or externally coated line pipe for use in single phase
gas transmission pipelines with the objective of reducing surface roughness and pressure
losses. The requirements for the application of coating to protect against internal corrosion
by corrosive transported fluids are outside of the scope of this DEP.
Part II of this DEP provides amendments and supplements to API RP 5L2, third edition,
July 1993 and shall be read in conjunction with that document. The clause numbering in
Part II of this DEP follows that of API RP 5L2. Where clauses of API RP 5L2 are not
amended or supplemented by this DEP, they shall apply as written.

1.2 DISTRIBUTION, INTENDED USE AND REGULATORY CONSIDERATIONS

Unless otherwise authorised by SIEP and SIOP, the distribution of this DEP is confined to
companies forming part of the Royal Dutch/Shell Group or managed by a Group company,
and to Contractors and Manufacturers/Suppliers nominated by them (i.e. the distribution
code is "F", as defined in DEP 00.00.05.05-Gen.).
This DEP is intended for use in gas plants and exploration and production facilities.
If national and/or local regulations exist in which some of the requirements may be more
stringent than in this DEP, the Contractor shall determine by careful scrutiny which of the
requirements are the more stringent and which combination of requirements will be
acceptable as regards safety, environmental, economic and legal aspects. In all cases the
Contractor shall inform the Principal of any deviation from the requirements of this DEP
which is considered to be necessary in order to comply with national and/or local
regulations. The Principal may then negotiate with the Authorities concerned with the object
of obtaining agreement to follow this DEP as closely as possible.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

1.3.1 General definitions

The Contractor is the party which carries out all or part of the design, engineering,
procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project, or operation or
maintenance of a facility. The Principal may undertake all or part of the duties of the
Contractor.
The Manufacturer/Supplier is the party which manufactures or supplies equipment and
services to perform the duties specified by the Contractor.
The Principal is the party which initiates the project and ultimately pays for its design and
construction. The Principal will generally specify the technical requirements. The Principal
may also include an agent or consultant authorised to act for, and on behalf of, the
Principal.
The word shall indicates a requirement.
The word should indicates a recommendation.

1.3.2 Specific definitions

Coating Contractor The party which is ultimately responsible for the
coating operation which may include supply of
coating materials, application of the coating and
transport of uncoated and coated line pipe as
specified in the relevant contract. The coating
Contractor may be the Applicator, the Coating
Manufacturer, the Line Pipe Manufacturer or the
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Pipeline Construction Contractor.

Coating Manufacturer The party which manufactures the coating materials
supplied to the Applicator. Where the term Supplier
has been used in API RP 5L2 it shall be taken to
mean Coating Manufacturer.
Line Pipe Manufacturer The party which manufactures or supplies the line
pipe to be coated.
Pipeline Construction Contractor The party responsible for the construction of the
pipeline in the field.
Shift A set of pipes coated in one production run of which
the beginning and end coincide with a change in
personnel. In the context of the quality control
procedures of this DEP, the maximum duration of a
shift is 10 hours.
Spot measurement The average of three or more thickness gauge
measurements at different points within a 40 mm
diameter circle.
Blushing The whitening of and loss of gloss on a coating
caused by moisture entrainment.

1.4 ABBREVIATIONS
DFT Dry film thickness
WFT Wet film thickness

1.5 CROSS-REFERENCES
Where cross-references to other parts of this DEP are made, the referenced section is
shown in brackets. Other documents referenced in this DEP are listed in (Part III).
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PART II AMENDMENTS/SUPPLEMENTS TO API RP 5L2

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SECTION 1 SCOPE

1.1 GENERAL

1.1.1 Coating Manufacturer information

Add the following item:

e. Certification that the formulation of the supplied materials has not changed from that
used for laboratory qualification testing.

Add new section:

1.1.2 Information to be supplied by the Principal

The following information should be supplied by the Principal at the enquiry stage of an
order:
• linepipe specification;
• pipeline minimum and maximum design and operating temperatures;
• fluids to be transported, including those used in commissioning such as methanol,
glycol, or gels;
• length of coating cut back;
• whether temporary protection of bare pipe ends is required;
• internal pipe marking requirements;
• whether specific quality procedures will be reviewed for agreement with the Coating
Contractor;
• whether an Inspector will be deployed.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Applicator
Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The party which applies the flow coating system in the coating plant.

1.2.2 Purchaser
Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The Principal as defined in (Part I - 1.3.1).

1.2.3 Coating Manufacturer

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The Coating Manufacturer as defined in (Part I - 1.3.2).

1.2.4 Inspector

Add the following:

The Coating Contractor may also deploy an Inspector.

Add the following new clauses:

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1.3 QUALITY ASSURANCE SYSTEM

The Applicator should maintain and operate a quality assurance system in accordance with
ISO 9001 or ISO 9002, or with an alternative standard if agreed by the Principal.

1.4 RETENTION OF RECORDS

Contract records, and any others requiring retention by the Applicator's quality assurance
system, shall be retained by the Applicator and made available to the Principal upon
request for a period of five years after completion of the order.

1.5 MEASURING DEVICES

The Applicator shall control measuring devices in accordance with ISO 10012-1.
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SECTION 3 LABORATORY COATING TESTING

3.1 PURPOSE

Add the following:

The qualification testing should be performed at an independent laboratory. If testing is
undertaken at the Coating Manufacturer's premises, the tests shall be witnessed by a third
party. The Coating Contractor or Applicator shall obtain the results in the form of a full
qualification report showing test methods and results. Where applicable, the third party
agency shall have endorsed the test results.
Qualification data obtained for previous contracts may be submitted by the Coating
Contractor for consideration by the Principal provided that they meet the requirements of
this DEP.

3.2 STEEL PANELS FOR PERFORMANCE TESTING

Delete items (1) to (4) and replace with the following:
The steel panels shall be grit-blasted to achieve a preparation grade meeting ISO 8501-1
SA 2.5. The surface profile shall be measured in accordance with ISO 8503-2 or
ISO 8503-4. Both the preparation grade and the surface profile of the test panels shall be
included in the qualification test report.

3.3 LABORATORY APPLICATION OF COATING MATERIALS

3.3.3 Dry film thickness

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The DFT shall be measured in accordance with ISO 2808 and shall be in the range
specified in the Coating Manufacturer's data sheets for the material. The DFT shall be
recorded in the qualification test report.

3.6 PERFORMANCE TESTING - GLASS PANELS

3.6.2 Application of coating material

Delete the second sentence and replace with the following:
The WFT shall be as specified by the Coating Manufacturer's data sheet for the material,
either directly or from calculation to achieve the specified DFT. WFT measurement shall be
made in accordance with ISO 2808.
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SECTION 4 APPLICATION PRACTICES

4.2 GENERAL

4.2.3 Material

4.2.3.1 Selection
Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The Applicator shall indicate the selected coating in the tender document. The selection
shall be supported by inclusion of the qualification test report required by (3.1).

4.2.3.2 Batch samples

Add the following:

The Applicator shall batch-test the materials for:
• specific gravity;
• volume solids;
• pigment dispersion;
• viscosity (mixed).
The values shall be within the ranges specified by the Coating Manufacturer.
If either the Applicator or the Inspector find the sample to be outside of the material
specification, the Applicator shall remove all applied non-conforming coating from the pipe.
The pipe shall then be recoated with a verified batch of material.

4.3 HANDLING OF PIPE

Delete the existing clause and replace with the following:
Bevel protectors and/or end caps as installed by the pipe Manufacturer shall be re-installed
after coating and before handling of the pipes.
Pipes shall only be lifted using slings, hooks or vacuum lifters, fitted with suitable spreader
bars. Chains shall not be used to lift pipes. Wire ropes shall not be used to lift externally
coated pipes. Hooks shall be padded with soft material to prevent damage to the bevelled
ends.
Lifting trucks or front end loaders shall have soft padded forks or grips to prevent damage
to pipes or pipe coating.
Externally coated pipes shall not be rolled or dragged over the ground.
Pipes shall not be lifted in bundles without prior approval by the Principal. When more than
one pipe is lifted, separate slings or hooks shall be used for each pipe and coated pipes
shall be provided with soft padding between the pipes.
Pipes shall be stored in designated areas. Pipes shall not be stored with other
consignments or pipes for other contracts.
Pipes shall be stacked only to such height that damage or deformation due to the weight of
other pipes cannot occur. Coated pipes shall be stacked only to such height that no
damage to the external or internal coating occurs.
Pipe supports shall be spaced so that no bending of pipes occurs. Pipe supports shall be
made of soft padded wooden bolsters or sand rows, free of stones, covered with plastic
sheets. The pipe surface shall be at least 150 mm clear of the soil.
Piles of pipe shall be secured by wooden wedges or ground pins, provided with adequate
padding to prevent coating damage, and of sufficient size to prevent collapse of the piles.
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Externally coated pipes shall be stacked using soft separators such as rubber pads or tyre
tread.
When stored outdoors, pipes shall be placed at a small angle to allow drainage of any rain
water from the inside of the pipes. Pipe or external coating that is damaged by handling
operations shall be repaired in accordance with the original specification.
Coated pipes shall be prepared for transport or shipment in accordance with API RP 5L1 or
API RP 5LW, whichever is applicable.
During transportation, pipes shall be stacked and secured such as to prevent movement,
abrasion and/or peening.

4.4 HANDLING OF COATING MATERIALS

4.4.1 Storage and shipping

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
All material shall be supplied in the Coating Manufacturer's original containers, durably and
legibly marked with the description of the contents. This shall include the specification
number, the colour reference number, the method of application for which it is intended, the
batch number, date of manufacture, the shelf-life expiry date and the Coating
Manufacturer's name or recognised trade mark. The storage and preparation of coating
materials shall be in accordance with the Coating Manufacturer's instructions.
Different brands or types of coating materials shall be stored separately.

4.5 CLEANING OF PIPE

4.5.1 General
Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
Surface preparation shall be by dry abrasive blast cleaning using an appropriate abrasive.
Prior to abrasive blast cleaning, the pipe bore of all pipes shall be visually inspected for
contamination by oil, grease, or dirt. Oil, grease, or dirt shall be removed by a suitable
cleaning agent, or water jetting.

4.5.4 Drying
Delete the first sentence and replace with the following:
If heating is employed for pipe drying, the maximum pipe temperature shall be 50 °C. The
temperature shall be monitored using digital contact thermometers.

4.5.5 Dry cleaning

4.5.5.1 Method
Delete the first sentence.

4.5.5.2 Cleaning machine brushes

Delete the entire section.

4.5.5.3 Cleaning and coating

Delete the first paragraph and replace with the following:
The blast cleaned substrate shall be coated before deterioration occurs.
Add the following:
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Abrasive blast cleaning shall not be performed when the relative humidity exceeds 85%, or
when the substrate temperature is less than 3°C above the determined atmospheric dew
point. In locations with consistent high humidity, the Principal may agree atmospheric
criteria based on ISO 8502-4.

Add the following new section:

4.5.7 Abrasives
Suitable abrasives shall be selected from those defined in ISO 8504-2. Each batch of
abrasive shall be traceable and shall be certified as being in accordance with the
appropriate part of ISO 11124-1 or ISO 11126. Batch certificates shall be available for
review by the Inspector. Abrasives without batch certificates shall not be used.
Abrasives may be recycled only when indicated as being suitable for recycling by the
abrasive Manufacturer.
Fresh abrasives shall be stored in the original packaging in suitable storage buildings which
will prevent them from becoming damp or contaminated. Damp or contaminated fresh and
recycled abrasives shall not be used and shall be removed from the site.

4.6.3 Thickness of coating

4.6.3.1 Dry film thickness

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The DFT shall be in the range specified and qualified by the Coating Manufacturer.

4.6.5 Acceleration of initial cure

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
Unless a specific accelerated curing schedule is defined in the Coating Manufacturer's data
sheet and qualified during laboratory testing, heating shall not be used to accelerate curing
of the applied coating.

4.6.6 Coating film

4.6.6.3 Relative humidity

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
Coating application shall not be performed when the relative humidity exceeds 85%, or
when the substrate temperature is less than 5 °C, or less than 3 °C above the determined
atmospheric dew point. In locations with consistent high humidity, the Principal may agree
atmospheric criteria based on ISO 8502-4; in which case, continued coating operations will
be subject to the agreement of the Inspector.
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SECTION 5 PRODUCTION INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

5.2 GENERAL

5.2.2 Applied coating film

Delete the second sentence and replace with the following:
There shall be no blushing.

5.2.3 Special requirement

Delete this section.

Add the following:

5.3 PRODUCTION TESTS

5.3.1 Test for pH on bare surface of pickled or wet cleaned pipe

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:

5.3.1 Inspection and testing of abrasive blast cleaning operations

5.3.1.1 Compressed air

Compressed air for drying and blast cleaning shall be free from water and aerosol oil when
tested in accordance with ASTM D 4285. The testing frequency shall be once per day.

5.3.1.2 Steel temperature and relative humidity

Steel temperature and relative humidity shall be determined in accordance with ISO 8502-
4. The frequency of steel temperature and relative humidity measurement shall be every
two hours and shall include the start of each shift. Results shall be recorded on daily record
sheets.

5.3.1.3 Preparation grade

The preparation grade shall meet or exceed the value quoted in the Coating Manufacturer's
data sheets and shall be determined in accordance with ISO 8501-1. All prepared pipes
shall be inspected.

5.3.1.4 Surface profile

Surface profile shall be determined in accordance with ISO 8503-2 or ISO 8503-4. The
profile shall be as specified in the Coating Manufacturer's data sheets. The test frequency
shall be once every 10 pipes for the first day's production. Thereafter, subject to all results
being satisfactory, the test frequency may be reduced to a value agreed between the
Coating Contractor and the Principal based on the expected daily throughput. Records shall
be maintained on a daily record sheet which shall show the pipe numbers tested. If a pipe
fails to meet the specified acceptance criterion it shall be re-cleaned to achieve the correct
profile. All preceding and succeeding pipes shall be checked until three consecutive tests
show an acceptable profile. Pipes from these further tests which fail to meet the acceptance
criterion shall be reblasted.

5.3.1.5 Surface cleanliness

Salt determination shall be performed in accordance with ISO 8502-2 or, by agreement of
the Principal, using electronic devices such as the Elcometer 130 Salt Contamination
Meter, in the region coinciding with the coating cut back. The acceptance criterion shall be
a maximum of 25 mg per square metre. The test frequency shall be three pipes per shift,
evenly spaced. If salt contamination is found to exceed the acceptance criterion, all pipe
cleaned between the last and next acceptable pipes shall be subjected to water washing for
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decontamination followed by reblasting. Records shall be maintained on a daily record

sheet.
The assessment of dust shall be made in accordance with ISO 8502-3. The acceptance
criterion shall be a maximum dust quantity rating of 2. The test frequency shall be three
pipes per shift evenly spaced. If dust contamination is found to exceed the acceptance
criterion, all pipe cleaned between the last and next acceptable pipes shall be subjected to
retreatment for dust removal. If surface deterioration occurs, the pipe shall be reblasted.
Records shall be maintained on a daily record sheet.

5.3.1.6 Visual inspection for pipe defects

All blast-cleaned pipe shall be examined for imperfections that do not meet the acceptance
criteria of the applicable pipe specification. Where accessible, such defects shall be
removed by grinding in accordance with the applicable pipe specification. If defects cannot
be removed by grinding the pipe shall be set aside for acceptance or rejection by the
Principal. Records of pipe repairs shall be made on a daily record sheet.

5.3.2 Panel and slide preparation

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
Metal test panels shall be used and shall receive identical surface preparation to that of the
pipe using production equipment.

5.3.3 Coating and curing of panel or slide

Delete the existing section and replace with the following:
The panel coating shall be dried and cured in an identical manner to the coating applied to
the pipe.

5.3.4 Evaluation of test panels and slides

5.3.4.1 Pinhole test

Delete this section.

5.3.4.2 Film thickness test

Add the following:

Film thickness may be measured using the same gauges as those used to take production
inspection measurements (5.3.5) on the coated pipe provided that the panel size does not
interfere with the measurements.

5.3.4.3 Bend test

Delete this section.

Add the following:

5.3.4.8 Frequency of test panel evaluation

Three test panels per shift, from the start, middle, and end, shall be prepared and
evaluated.

5.3.4.9 Test failures

In the event of test panels failing to meet the specified acceptance criteria, the coating shall
be removed from the pipe used to support the test panels and the pipe recoated. The
Coating Contractor and the Principal shall then agree the further testing necessary to
satisfy the Principal that the coating applied after the preceding acceptable test meets the
requirements of this DEP.
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5.3.5 Production tests on pipe

Add the following:

Each internally coated pipe surface shall be visually inspected. The coating shall be
continuous, uniform and free from runs, sags, pinholes, and other imperfections indicative
of incorrect coating application.
Coating thickness tests for acceptance shall be made on the internal pipe surface. The test
frequency shall be ten pipes per shift, evenly spaced. A test frequency reduction may
subsequently be agreed based on satisfactory production inspection results and objective
evidence of adequate process control. Production inspection gauges shall be of the
magnetic electronic type.
On the selected pipes, four spot measurements shall be taken at 90 degree intervals
around the inside diameter. Each spot measurement shall be within the thickness range
specified by the Coating Manufacturer.

5.3.6 Repairs
Applied coating which fails to meet the requirements of this DEP shall be removed from the
pipe. The pipe shall then be re-prepared and the coating re-applied and inspected in
accordance with this DEP. Application of a second coat for thickness build shall only be
performed if a two-coat system has been qualified in accordance with (3.).

Add the following:

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SECTION 6 DOCUMENTATION

6.1 LANGUAGE
All documentation submissions required by this DEP shall be in the English language.

6.2 PRE-MANUFACTURING DOCUMENTATION

The Coating Contractor’s contract-specific quality plan shall be submitted to the Principal
for agreement within an agreed time period.
NOTE: Review of a draft quality plan at the enquiry stage of the contract may assist the process.

6.2.1 Content of the quality plan

The format and issue of the quality plan shall be consistent with the document control
requirements of the Coating Contractor’s quality system.
The content of the quality plan should be based on ISO 10005 and shall include the
following:
1. Identification of the product and contract to which the plan is to be applied.
2. Reference to API RP 5L2 and this DEP.
3. Location of coating application.
4. Identification of the individuals responsible for controlling the activities defined in the
plan.
5. Identification of the individuals with the authority to interface directly with the Principal.
6. Identification of all subcontractors.
7. The quality plans of all subcontractors.
8. All sequenced activities for the contract and references to the quality system
procedures and work instructions which will be applied to these activities.
9. Copies of all the quality system procedures and work instructions covering production,
test and inspection, special processes, control of non-conforming product, handling,
storage, packing, and shipping as requested for agreement by the Principal.
10. Test and inspection frequency and acceptance criteria including the upper and lower
process control limits where statistical process control is employed.
11. The location of each inspection and test point in the process sequence.
12. Points where the Principal has established witnessing or verification requirements.
13. Coating Manufacturer’s data sheets and qualification test report.

6.3 CERTIFICATION
The Coating Contractor shall provide the Principal with a certificate of compliance with the
order prior to shipment of the pipe. If an Inspector has been deployed by the Principal,
issue of the certificate of compliance with the order shall be after review and agreement of
the inspection records by the Inspector.
The certificate of compliance with the order shall be drawn up on the basis of specific
inspection and testing on the product supplied.
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PART III REFERENCES

In this DEP, reference is made to the following publications:

NOTE: Unless specifically designated by date, the latest edition of each publication shall be used, together
with any amendments/supplements/revisions thereto.

SHELL STANDARDS
Index to DEP publications and standard DEP 00.00.05.05-Gen
specifications
AMERICAN STANDARDS
Recommended practice for railroad transportation of API RP 5L1
line pipe

Recommended practice for internal coating of line API RP 5L2

pipe for non-corrosive gas transmission service,
Third edition (approved July 12, 1993)

Recommended practice for transportation of line API RP 5LW

pipe on barges and marine vessels
Issued by:
American Petroleum Institute
1220 L Street NW
Washington, DC 20005
USA

Standard test method for indicating oil or water in ASTM D 4285

compressed air
Issued by:
American Society for Testing & Materials
100 Bar Harbor Drive
West Conshohocken
PA 19428-2959
USA

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Paints and varnishes - determination of film ISO 2808

thickness

Preparation of steel substrates before application of

paints and related products - Visual assessment of
surface cleanliness ISO 8501-1
- Part 1: Rust grades and preparation grades of
uncoated steel substrates and of steel substrates
after overall removal of previous coatings

Preparation of steel substrates before application of

paints and related products - Tests for the
assessment of surface cleanliness ISO 8502-2
- Part 2: Laboratory determination of chloride on
cleaned surfaces

- Part 3: Assessment of dust on steel surfaces ISO 8502-3

prepared for painting (pressure-sensitive tape
method)

- Part 4: Guidance on the estimation of the ISO 8502-4

probability of condensation prior to paint
application
 DEP 31.40.30.35-Gen.
July 1998
Page 18

Preparation of steel substrates before application of

paint and related products - Surface roughness
characteristics of blast-cleaned steel substrates ISO 8503-
- Part 2: Method for grading of surface profile of 2
abrasive blast-cleaned steel-comparator
procedure

Part 4: Method for the calibration of ISO surface ISO 8503-

profile comparators and for the determination of 4
surface profile - Stylus instrument procedure
Preparation of steel substrates before application of
paint and related products - Surface preparation
methods ISO 8504-
- Part 2: Abrasive blast-cleaning 2

Quality systems - Model for quality assurance in ISO 9001

design, development, production, installation and
servicing

Quality systems - Model for quality assurance in ISO 9002

production, installation and servicing

Quality management - Guidelines for quality plans ISO 10005

Quality assurance requirements for measuring

equipment ISO
- Part 1: Metrological confirmation system for 10012-1
measuring equipment

Preparation of Steel Substrates Before Application

of Paints and related Products - Specifications for
Metallic Blast-Cleaning Abrasives ISO
- Part 1: General Introduction and Classification. 11124-1

Specifications for non-metallic blast-cleaning ISO 11126

abrasives
Issued by:
International Organizatioin for Standardization
Case Postale 56
Geneva, Switzerland CH-1211

Copies can also be obtained from national standards organizations

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