CORROSION PROTECTION

Offshore installations
CORROSION PROTECTION
Offshore installations

Contents
Introduction 3
Typical offshore specifications 5
Key offshore products 6
Documentation 7
Crucial performance indicators 8
Problems and solutions 9
Offshore product range 10

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A lifetime protecting offshore structures
For almost a century, Hempel has been providing high-quality
protective coating systems for stationary and floating steel
structures of all kinds. Today, some of the world’s longest
bridges, tallest cranes and largest ships rely on Hempel
quality to keep them working and looking their best. Not
surprisingly, Hempel also provides protection for a vast
number of offshore structures in some of the harshest
environments in the world.
High return on investment
Owners and operators know that each floating production
system – from full-scale platforms to FPSOs and barges
– represents a valuable asset as both a capital investment
and a source of ongoing revenue. They also know that
high-performance protective coatings from Hempel provide
an extremely beneficial return on investment, dramatically
increasing the useful lifetime of all individual components
and keeping downtime to a minimum. And for anyone looking
for a protection specification that will last up to 30 years,
second best is simply not good enough.
Technical expertise
Our FROSIO/NACE-certified technical staff and coating
advisers have in-depth knowledge and understanding of
on-site working procedures and the conditions under which
paint contractors must operate. In fact, we’re one of the few
companies authorised to conduct in-house FROSIO training.
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Typical offshore specifications
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Polysi ne
1 Main exterior surfaces re tha ne or olysiloxa
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Polyu thanEEeeppooorrxxyPyolyzsiinc-ricnhe
ly u rethan oxaynic siloxaicnhe
Generic type Dry film thickness o
P re Eop rg ly cx-ra
Polyuanic aonrEeporrxxayyPPnooiclyzsiinlo ich
Inolyrgure thoarnEeoprg
oxy zinc-rich
Polyurethane or 50 µm / 2 mils or Pooly areth EEppoooxxayynnic
nic ic zinl
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P rgu nic orrEooprg
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In rg ay h
Inoorg c-ric
Polysiloxane 100 µm / 4 mils rg a E o anic ezin
prg e l c-rich
r oorgSatnic l
In z in
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annic or teel
Epoxy 125 µm / 5 mils Inoorg
In rg
a
SStee
l
Epoxy 125 µm / 5 mils SStteeeel
Inorganic or organic zinc-rich 50 µm / 2 mils

Main exterior decks, escape routes,

y
2 epox
y-duty xy
Heav uty epo
vy -d xy
Hea uty eeppooxy
heavy traffic and helidecks y-d
Heavy-duty eexly
Heav Stepooxly
Steepeel
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Heeaavvy-duty
Generic type Dry film thickness H Steel Ste
l
Heavy-duty epoxy 3000 µm / 120 mils SStteeeel

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3 Hot surfaces ne alu in
Silico e aalu m
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SSil e ayluedmainium ium
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Sililic ne aaylu
aloosp edmainiuminium
Generic type Dry film thickness Therm S ic n
sp
o era lu
lum
Silaiclone aayedmaainlu mm
iu iu
m
Therm luiummin
Silicone aluminium 25 µm / 1 mil Silaic
Silaic
Thheerm l
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sp
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raaylu
Smte
in emmliniumm
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o lu
SilalosprayyeeSdtaelueml
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T rm Silic
Silicone aluminium 25 µm / 1 mil Thheerm al spra Ste el
T rm Stee
Thermal sprayed aluminium 200 µm / 8 mils l
SStteeeel

4 Tank lining nolic

y phe
Epox phheennoolilicc
yp
Generic type Dry film thickness EEppooxxy heennoolililiccc
y ppheno
EEEpppoooxxxyy pphhenolilicc
Epoxy phenolic 100 µm / 4 mils y no
Epoxy phe olicc
Epooxxyy pphhheeennnnooolililicc l
EEppooxxyy pphene oliec
Epoxy phenolic 100 µm / 4 mils EEpppooxxy phhSeetnolilieccl
Epoxy phSetneo
Epoxy p eel
Epoxy phenolic 100 µm / 4 mils E St l
Stee
l
Stteeeel
S

5 Splash zone and submerged surfaces

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epox
flake y
Generic type Dry film thickness Glass akkee eeppooxxy
fl a y
GGlalassss flake eppooxxy
lass fl e
Glass flake epoxy 500 µm / 20 mils Gla
G ss
flakkee epooxxyy
fla p
Glass flakkeSeetpeoexxyyl
Glass flake epoxy 500 µm / 20 mils Glass fl ke epooexly
a e
Glass flakS e tee
p
Glass ss fla Steell
Gla
Stee
l
Stteeeel
S

6 Interior surfaces
Generic type Dry film thickness Epox
y
y
EEppooxxy
Epoxy 100 µm / 4 mils Eppooxxy
y
E oxy
Epoxy 100 µm / 4 mils EppooxSyteel
Ep xy
E oxy el
EpoSxyte
Ep el
te l
SStee
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SStteeeel

7 Exterior production equipment

Generic type Dry film thickness xane
olysilo ane
e or P x
Polyurethane or 50 µm / 2 mils or ure than orxPyolysilo ane
Poly thanEepo olysiloxxane
re P lo h
Polysiloxane 100 µm / 4 mils Polyu thanEEeeppooorrxxyPyolysizinc-ric
ure n ic xane
Pooly retha Epoorgxayn lysilocx-raicnhe
P lyuanicaonrEeporrxxayyPPnooiclyzsiinlo ich
Epoxy 125 µm / 5 mils Inorgurenth
Poooly areth
oprg
o
ic aonrEEEeppooxxayyynic zzin
c-rich
c-r
P lyrgu nic orrEooprg
In oxxaynic ein l c-rich
Epoxy 125 µm / 5 mils anic o Eprg oxSyte in
Inoorg a o
prgane z
icezinl c-rich
In rg E
or orgSan l
o t ic
Inorganic or organic zinc-rich 50 µm / 2 mils Inoorg
annic
ic or Ste eel
In
rga
Ste
l
SStteeeel
For specific products, see the offshore product range (page 10).
Several of Hempel’s coating systems have been tested and pre-qualified for NORSOK M-501.

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 Key offshore products

Tough, tougher...
HEMPADUR MULTI-STRENGTH GF 35870 – glass flake epoxy
Provides excellent corrosion protection as well as high resistance to both impact
and abrasion. This product is tailor-made for the severely corrosive atmospheric
conditions faced by offshore oil and gas constructions.

Features Benefits
Reinforcement with high content of lamellar glass flakes Provides excellent corrosion protection through superior barrier effect.
(more than 25% by weight of pigments and extenders).

Immersible just 6 hours after application (20°C/68°F), as Facilitates repair of structures in tidal zones.
curing proceeds under water.

Rain-resistant just 4 hours after application. Structures can be coated indoors and stored outdoors in wet or humid conditions shortly
after application.

NORSOK M-501-approved
High volume solids content (87%). High-build properties ensure greater dry film thickness in just one or two coats.

Low volatile organic compound content (180 g/litre). Healthier and safer for applicators, particularly when applied indoors.

A breakthrough in tank linings

HEMPADUR 85671 –
epoxy phenolic (Novolac)
A two-component, amine adduct
cured phenolic epoxy (Novolac)
coating with excellent resistance
to high temperature, water and
Features Benefits
Excellent resistance to hydrocarbons. Excellent/safe choice for cargo tanks and all fuel oil
Also approved for jet fuel. tanks.
Excellent resistance to water at high temperatures Excellent/safe choice for process water and slop tanks.
– also water contaminated with oil.

chemicals. Suitable as an interior
lining in tanks, pipelines, etc. for
hot water, brine, crude oil and
potable water.
NORSOK M-501-approved
Very good resistance to high pressure and Excellent choice for separators and other pressure
decompression. vessels.
Approved by WRAS/UK and NSF/USA for contact Excellent/safe choice for drinking water tanks.
with potable water.

New thinking in topcoat solutions

HEMPAXANE 55000 – polysiloxane
Provides exceptional gloss and colour retention along with excellent resistance to abrasion, spillage of chemicals, stains and
UV-light. HEMPAXANE 55000 is not just a topcoat – it is also an integrated part of your corrosion protection.

Solvent emission to the atmosphere

Features Benefits 120
Solvent emission index

Excellent colour and gloss retention. Far superior performance compared to other 100
generic types of topcoats.
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High volume solids content (84%). Complies with VOC regulations all over the world.
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NORSOK M-501-approved

Excellent resistance to spillage from Greater durability and less risk of damage to 40

a wide range of chemicals. steel surfaces.

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Excellent barrier effect against Longer working life, lower maintenance costs and 0

diffusion of water and ions. less risk of premature refurbishment. Acrylic Polyurethane
55000

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Documentation
The specifier, engineer, owner or any other decision-maker
responsible for selecting the right coating system to protect
offshore installations is very aware of the fact that making
the wrong choice can be costly.
Documentation is therefore normally required for major projects
in order to corroborate the performance of the coating system.
Unfortunately, no accelerated test method used today
correlates with real-life performance. It is therefore very
important to understand that even an excellent test result
does not automatically guarantee excellent performance in
practice. There are simply too many variables that give rise
to important differences between laboratory application and
testing on the one hand, and real-life situations on the other.

Two types of documentation are often required: Experience

1) Documentation concerning practical performance, to Hempel has vast experience in the use of coating systems in
confirm that the coating system has worked satisfactorily marine and offshore environments. This accumulated know-
under similar conditions. how makes Hempel an extremely reliable supplier, and the
company can deliver extensive documentation on the use of
This documentation is the best possible proof that the system coating systems in practice.
is efficient under real-life conditions. The main disadvantage
of this type of documentation is that many of the coatings Hempel also carries out comprehensive accelerated tests,
used 10–15 years ago are no longer on the market today. both internally at its modern Test and Innovation Centre in
Denmark, and externally at different recognised independent
2) To a certain extent, documentation concerning laboratories.
performance can also be obtained through accelerated
testing. Several standards currently list accelerated test At the end of the day, optimum corrosion protection is only obtained
methods that should be performed for the qualification when the coating system is properly applied on-site. In many
testing of coating systems for offshore use. cases this can only be ensured by a good QAS system, backed
up by one of Hempel’s many experienced coating engineers.
Such standards include NORSOK M-501, ISO 12944 and ISO
20340, as well as different NACE standards. Hempel’s internal Hempel’s internal test:
test package is in fact on a par with or tougher and usually much • Surface preparation • Temperature gradient • Abrasion resistance
more comprehensive than the above external test requirements. • Application • Cathodic disbondment • Aging stability
• Water immersion • Rust creepage resistance • Cyclic testing
• Chemical resistance • Thermal cycling resistance • Blister box
• Pull off • Colour/gloss retention • Salt spray
The above standards specify very extensive requirements
• Impact strength • Edge build • Physical constants
and should therefore be suitable for coating systems used • Flexibility • Thick film crack resistance
in tough offshore conditions. Most of the tests are according to accredited standards such as, ASTM, NORSOK, NACE and ISO.

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Offshore installations require optimum
coating systems

Application Impact and

properties abrasion
resistance

Recoating
intervals Gloss and colour
A balance retention
between crucial
performance
indicators

Flexibility Anticorrosive
performance

Chemical
resistance

Gloss and colour retention

A good coating system is resistant to the environmental
stresses to which it is exposed, and maintains good gloss
and colour retention.
Anticorrosive performance
A good coating system provides good corrosion protection
– even in areas that are mechanically damaged.
Chemical resistance
A good coating system provides optimum resistance to a
wide range of chemicals.
Flexibility
A good coating system has sufficient flexibility to withstand
steel expansions and contractions at varying temperatures.
Recoating intervals
A good coating system provides workable overcoating
intervals that ensure better than adequate intercoat
adhesion.
Application properties
A good coating system has good application properties
that match the environmental conditions under which it is
applied.
Impact and abrasion resistance
A good coating has mechanical properties that match the
kind of service for which it is intended (flexibility, impact and
abrasion resistance).

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Problems and solutions
Problems encountered with offshore
maintenance
The cost of coating maintenance is increasing – both when
carried out on-site and when done during shutdowns or a
docking.
Labour, equipment, downtime and even paint are also
becoming more and more expensive.
Many of our customers are well aware of this and they fully
understand that maintenance costs can be significantly
reduced if the right coating system is chosen and applied
correctly – the first time.
Hempel solutions
• Reliable supplier with almost a century of worldwide
experience.
• Supplier with a proven quality assurance system that ensures
products of a uniform, high quality, anywhere in the world.
• Supplier that can provide coating systems with documented
performance (both in the laboratory and in service).
• Supplier that not only ensures the supply of products, but
also provides expert assistance during the application
– ensuring the best possible result.

But how does a customer choose between good and bad All these benefits are recognised by most global companies
coating systems? And how can the customer make sure that working in the oil and gas industry.
the system will provide the best possible lifetime protection?
Without a large laboratory consisting of vast test facilities,
it is difficult to distinguish between good and bad coating Hempel is a recognised supplier to well-known
systems – the customer must therefore rely on the supplier’s companies including:
recommendations.
• Shell • Total
• ENI Group • Saudi Aramco
Another concern for many owners during maintenance is how • BP • Petronas
• ConocoPhillips • Maersk Oil & Gas
to ensure that even the best coating system in the world is • Statoil • ADNOC
applied properly – and how to do so without a large staff of • ExxonMobil • Repsol YPF
• ChevronTexaco • Kuwait Oil Company
qualified coating inspectors.

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Hempel’s offshore product range
Generic type Product name Description Vol. Solids Normal DFT Range Availability
Epoxy HEMPADUR PRO 45601/3 A universal primer and intermediate for high- 66% 125 µ – 200 µ
performance coating systems for atmospheric 5 mils – 8 mils
or submersed service.

HEMPADUR UNIQ 47741/3 A unique universal newbuilding primer that 80% 125 µ – 200 µ
provides excellent corrosion protection and 5 mils – 8 mils
abrasion resistance for all areas.

HEMPADUR MASTIC Multi-purpose coating for maintenance 77% 125 µ – 200 µ

45880/1 including ballast tanks and new steel. 5 mils – 8 mils

High-strength epoxy HEMPADUR A high-strength coating for areas exposed to 79% 150 µ – 250 µ
MULTI-STRENGTH 45751/3 abrasion and aggressively corrosive climates, 6 mils – 10 mils
such as ramps and drilling decks.

HEMPADUR SPRAY-GUARD A heavy-duty coating for steel and concrete 100% 2.5 mm – 3 mm
35490/3 exposed to severely corrosive conditions and/or 100 mils – 120 mils
impact such as splash zones and decks.

Glass flake epoxy HEMPADUR A self-primed, high-build coating mainly for 87% 350 µ – 500 µ
MULTI-STRENGTH GF 35870 areas subject to abrasion and/or a highly 14 mils – 20 mils
corrosive environment, such as splash zones,
jetty pilings and work decks.

Glass flake polyester HEMPEL’S POLYESTER A rust-preventive coating for areas exposed to 90% 650 µ – 750 µ
GF 35920 high abrasion and impact. 26 mils – 30 mils

Epoxy phenolic HEMPADUR 85671 An interior lining in tanks, pipelines, etc. for 68% 100 µ – 125 µ
hot water, brine, crude oil and potable water. 4 mils – 5 mils

Inorganic zinc silicate HEMPEL’S GALVOSIL 15700 An inorganic zinc silicate as a single, complete 64% 50 µ – 100 µ
coating for long-term protection of steel 2 mils – 4 mils
exposed to severely corrosive environments.

HEMPEL’S GALVOSIL 15680 An inorganic zinc silicate as a single, complete 90% 50 µ – 75 µ

coating for long-term protection of steel 2 mils – 3 mils
exposed to severely corrosive environments.

Zinc-rich epoxy HEMPADUR ZINC 17360 A versatile, VOC-compliant, long-term primer on 65% 50 µ – 75 µ
steel for epoxy, polyurethane and polysiloxane 2 mils – 3 mils
coating systems in severely corrosive environments.

Polyurethane topcoats HEMPATHANE TOPCOAT A two-component, acrylic polyurethane coating 52% 40 µ – 60 µ

55210 with excellent gloss and colour retention. 1.6 mils – 2.4 mils
Good resistance to water, impact and abrasion.

HEMPATHANE TOPCOAT A VOC-compliant, high-build finishing coat for 66% 75 µ – 125 µ

55910 protection of structural steel in corrosive 3 mils – 5 mils
environments, especially for maintenance.

HEMPEL’S URETHANE A deluxe finishing coat for protection of structural 63% 40 µ – 60 µ

5595U steel in severely corrosive environments. 1.6 mils – 2.4 mils

Polysiloxane topcoat HEMPAXANE 55000 An isocyanate-free glossy protective finishing 84% 100 µ – 125 µ
coat for new steel structures in severely 4 mils – 5 mils
corrosive environments.

Modified acrylic – HEMPEL’S PRO ACRYLIC An isocyanate-free finishing coat in severe 56% 50 µ – 100 µ
isocyanate-free topcoat 55880 atmospheric environments where safety rules 2 mils – 4 mils
preclude the use of isocyanate-cured paints.

Heat-resistant HEMPEL’S SILICONE For long-term protection of hot pipelines, 35% 25 µ

ALUMINIUM 56910 exhaust pipes, smoke stacks and other hot 1 mil
surfaces.

Self-polishing antifouling HEMPEL’S ANTIFOULING Self-polishing antifouling. 58% 50 µ – 100 µ

GLOBIC RANGE 2 mils – 4 mils

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Hempel worldwide
Most major construction projects today involve companies
from many nations, with different sections being
constructed in different countries before final assembly
on site. Delays in the construction of any of these
sections mean costly delays for the entire project.

This is why the rapid, efficient supply of paint is an

important key to our customers’ success.

Hempel’s worldwide presence is perfectly suited to

the multinational construction business, regardless
of whether this involves petrochemical plants, tank
farms, bridges, power plants or offshore platforms.

The Hempel Group of companies currently comprises 22

manufacturing plants, 5 R&D centres, 46 sales and service
offices and more than 120 stock points around the world.

We operate with a worldwide product assortment, which

means our products are readily available wherever and
whenever required. For operators within the maritime
industry, Hempel paints are readily available at all major
ports of call.

Contact your local Hempel office for further information

and answers to any questions.

Comprehensive information about Hempel

products and services is always available at
www.hempel.com
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The Hempel Group Head Office
Hempel A/S
Lundtoftevej 150
DK-2800 Kgs. Lyngby
Denmark
Phone: +45 45 93 38 00
Main fax: +45 45 88 55 18
E-mail: hempel@dk.hempel.com

Hempel offices in main offshore markets

Buenos Aires Office

Hempel (Argentina) S.R.L.
Libertad 1213, 2nd floor
(C1012AAY) Capital Federal, Buenos Aires
Argentina
Phone: +54 11 4816 3137
Fax: +54 11 4812 7450
E-mail: sales@ar.hempel.com

Bergen Office
Dammam Office Hempel (Norway) A/S
Hempel Paints (Saudi Arabia) W.L.L. Liavegen 12, P. O. Box 163, Nyborg
P. O. Box 1077, Dammam 31431 N-5871 Bergen
Saudi Arabia Norway
Phone: +966 3 847 1616 Phone: +47 55 95 80 00
Fax: +966 3 847 1816 Fax: +47 55 95 80 50
E-mail: hempelsa@sa.hempel.com E-mail: sales@no.hempel.com

Houston Office Hong Kong and China Office

Hempel (USA) Inc. Hempel-Hai Hong (China) Ltd.
600 Conroe Park Nor th Drive Room 1408, South Tower China Merchants Plaza
Conroe, Texas 77303 333 Chengdu Road Nor th
USA Shanghai 200041
Phone: +1 936 523 6000 The People’s Republic of China
Fax: +1 936 523 6073 Phone: +86 21 5298 1258
E-mail: hempel@us.hempel.com Fax: +86 21 5298 1088

Singapore Office Doha Office

Hempel (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. Hempel Paints (Qatar) W.L.L.
25, Tuas Avenue 11, Singapore 639088 P. O. Box 3484 Doha
Singapore Qatar
Phone: +65 6 799 8383 Phone: +974 460 0881
Fax: +65 6 799 8400 Fax: +974 460 0901
E-mail: info@sg.hempel.com E-mail: hmpqmgmt@qatar.net.qa

For other Hempel offices visit our website www.hempel.com

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