12.1    General

No protective coatings shall be applied until finalization and acceptance of all non-destructive testing and heat treatment of the completed components.

Throughout all coating operations, atmospheric conditions shall be monitored and logged, and all test results, humidity, dew points and steel temperatures shall be detailed on a final quality control report.

 

12.2    Painting and Protective Coatings

Painting and protective coatings shall be in accordance with the project. The VENDOR may propose his standard method as an alternative, however details must be documented including surface finish, paint specification (Each coats materials and thickness), application, and then submitted and approved by CONSULTANT.

 

12.3    Corrosion Protection and Surface Finish

All materials shall be supplied suitably protected from corrosion during transit, storage, after installation and during operation. The Project requirements for protection are included in the documents referenced within this specification and the Material Requisition.

After final testing, all equipment shall, where appropriate, be dried and cleaned thoroughly of all grease, loose scale, and rust (both internally and externally).

All machined surfaces and threaded connections shall be protected by coating with rust preventative.

All items which may be subject to either mechanical damage or corrosion shall be properly packed and protected from damage during shipment.

All instruments and any equipment which extend beyond the edge of the package baseplate shall be removed, tagged and placed in water-proof boxes. The boxes shall be securely attached to the package baseplate for transport to site. The content of each box shall be clearly stated on the outside of each box.

12.4    Preservation and Preparation for Shipment

12.4.1  Shipment

Shipment preparation shall make the equipment suitable for 12 months outdoor storage in the saliferous desert environment described in the basis of design.

The VENDOR shall provide all preservation and protection required for shipment and storage on site prior to installation. Preservation and protection shall be in accordance with VENDOR’s standard procedure but shall, as a minimum, meet the requirements.

All instruments and any equipment which extend beyond the edge of the package baseplate shall be removed, tagged and placed in water-proof boxes. The boxes shall be securely attached to the package baseplate for transport to site. The content of each box shall be clearly stated on the outside of each box.

The Supplier will be responsible for loading and anchoring all equipment to prevent any damage during transportation to site.

Exposed machine surfaces shall be coated with an easily removable rust preventative.

The Supplier shall advise the Purchaser of the largest package assembly or component that will be transported to the final erection site.

12.4.2  Consumables

For all consumables such as oil, grease, etc, VENDOR shall indicate  lubes equivalent grade.

12.4.3  First Fill

With the quotation, the VENDOR shall provide details for the first fill of all lubricants, chemicals, catalysts, etc. required to put the equipment into operation. These shall be provided by others in accordance with the VENDOR’s stated requirements.

12.4.4  Operational Consumables

The VENDOR shall provide the CONTRACTOR with a list stating the specification, quantities, and replacement frequency of all operational consumables required for the equipment.

12.4.5  Lubrication

VENDOR shall submit a Lubrication Data Sheet, indicating factory recommended types of lubricants, frequency and amounts of each lubricant required.