29-Aug-2019 (Submitted to : M/s Petrofac / PSC JV ( KNPC , CFP MAB-1)

TEST PROCEDURE FOR CHECKING SUITABILITY OF USING THERMON HTC (T3) BEYOND THE
RECOMMENDED SHELF LIFE ( 1YR FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURING ) UPTO A MAXIMUM
OF 6 MONTHS FROM THE EXPIRY DATE

Step.1 :
Segregate the expired HTC pails which are within 18 months from the date of manufacturing batch wise and
select a HTC pail from a particular batch of pails

Step.2:
Open the HTC pail and check physical condition. If found ok proceed to step.3 or if found solidified and not
suitable for troweling carry on the salvaging process as per the procedure demonstrated at site by THERMON
on 28th May 2019 ( copy of the document attached) and then proceed to step.3

Step.3 : TROWEL TEST

The texture is checked by taking a hand trowel, loading with product, inverting and holding for ten (10)
seconds. If the material does not fall off suddenly then the compound is ok, otherwise it has to be mixed
properly, and the trowel test re-conducted. If the compound fails again reject the pail and the entire batch
stands rejected.

Step.4 : CURE TEST

A sample of product (about 100 gms) from each batch is placed in an Aluminum tray and exposed to 200°F
(94°C) for 4 hours. Product shall have cured to rock hard consistency after the heat ageing and after having
cooled down to ambient temperature. Should a cure not occur, two more samples are prepared and similarly
cured, both additional samples shall cure to a rock hard consistency or all the pails from that batch stands
rejected.

Step.5 : CHEMICAL STABILITY TEST

HTC product from each batch is placed in an airtight plastic bag /container for 48 hours minimum at room
temperature. Product should not cure during this period of time. If the product cures, the batch stands
rejected.

Step.6: BOND SHEAR TEST

The product from the sample pail shall be trowelled on a 2” x 2” piece of 18 gauge steel plate and
sandwiched within an identical piece on top such that a ¼” thick layer of cured HTC results. The sample shall
be cured in the oven at 200°F (94°C) for 4 hours. Subsequently it shall be placed in the production pull tester
and shall withstand the force of pull (150 lb/in2) without losing bond. Should a failure occur two more
samples shall be prepared and similarly cured and tested. If any of the samples fail the batch stands rejected

REPEAT THE SAME PROCEDURE

FOR EACH BATCH OF EXPIRED
PAILS SELECTED FOR TESTING (
WITHIN 6MONTHS OF EXPIRY)