PIPELINE: EXTERNAL FIELD JOINT COATING (HSS)

General Information

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1. Documents

• 1.1: Are all necessary procedures and ITPs approved and available on-site

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide evidence of the documents

• 1.2: Are RFI notifications raised according to the approved Inspection and Test Plan (ITP)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

2. Calibration and Validation

• 2.1: Are all relevant devices calibrated, with valid calibration certificates available and within their validity period

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• DFT gauges, profile gauges, holiday detectors, spray equipment, pyrometers, and environmental monitors

3. Material Receiving and Storage

• 3.1: Are all received materials inspected and documented upon receipt for compliance

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Check product batch certification and expiration dates

• 3.2: Are all received materials stored according to manufacturer recommendations

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify storage conditions including temperature control and protection from contamination

• 3.3: Are records of material inspection and storage conditions maintained and available for review

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Pre-Production Activities

• 4.1: Has the PQT execution been documented and approved before work starts

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide evidence of the PQT report witnessed by Company

• 4.2: Is the applicator qualified for the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the applicator test was specific to the task

5. Health and Safety

• 5.1: Is the Permit to Work (PTW) present at site and valid for the task

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2: Are TBTs conducted at the start of every shift, and are they documented

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3: Are minimum PPE requirements followed on-site?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Select the PPE observed

  Select Helmet Googles Glasses Ear Defenders Leather Gloves Boots Coveralls

  • Helmet
  • Googles
  • Glasses
  • Ear Defenders
  • Leather Gloves
  • Boots
  • Coveralls

6. Surface Preparation

• Record the Weld ID

  Media

• 6.1: Is the surface checked for oil, grease, and irregularities before blasting (spatter, sharp edges, weld slag)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the condition meets SSPC SP1 & grade P2 as per ISO 8501-3 requirements

• 6.2: Is the humidity and temperature monitored to ensure it meets the requirements

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the temperature and humidity readings

• 6.3: Is the steel surface blast cleaned to the specified cleanliness and profile before applying the coating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify current condition:- Sa 2½ and 50-100 µm

• 6.4: Are salt contamination tests conducted and recorded, with chlorides levels below 20 mg/m²

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the method and recorded readings

• 6.5: Are all materials stored properly on-site to prevent contamination or damage

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide evidence

• 6.6: Is a QC Inspector present during all critical stages. Confirm the regular tests performed and documented

  Select Environmental Condition Surface Cleanliness Surface Profile Salt Contamination

  • Environmental Condition
  • Surface Cleanliness
  • Surface Profile
  • Salt Contamination

7. Primer Application

• 7.1: Are environmental conditions (e.g., temperature, humidity) monitored

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the current conditions

• 7.2: Is the mixing of pre-dosed epoxy kits performed according to manufacturer instructions and used within the recommended pot life

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide the product datasheet

• 7.3: Are preheating operations controlled and verified to meet the required temperature range before the application of the epoxy coating

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.4: Is the epoxy primer applied immediately after preheating and is uniformity checked at multiple points

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Heat Shrink Sleeve Installation

• Record the Weld ID

  Media

• 8.1: Are heat shrink sleeves installed according to the manufacturer’s guidelines

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Provide the product datasheet

• 8.2: Are post-heating checks (finger tests, visual inspection) performed to ensure proper sleeve adhesion and conformity to the pipe surface

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3: Are sleeve edges and overlaps inspected for proper bonding and adhesion

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.4: Are holiday detection tests performed on each weld joint, and are results recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Verify the set voltage is correct

• 8.5: Are peel test performed, and are the results recorded

  Yes

  No

  N/A

9. Repairs

• 9.1: Are repairs of shrink sleeves limited to damage area of 100 cm2 or less, and results documented?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Evidence of repair records

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