DOLLY TEST

PROCEDURE FOR

DOLLY TEST

REPLACEMENT OF 24” NG PIPELINE

AT ORYX GAS-TO-LIQUIDS LIMITED (QSC)

0 01/05/10 Issued for Review IS KJ

Prepared Checked Approved
Rev# Date Description
by by by

Client Ref.
ORYX GAS TO LIQUIDS LIMITED (QCS)
CN-021-10-CN

Contractor Ref.
ETIMAAD QATAR LLC 710030

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

1. Objective 3
2. Scope 3
3. References 3
4. Test and Procedure 4
5. Detailed Operation 5
6. Safety 5

7. Reporting Results 5

1. OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this document is to provide the procedure for checking the adhesion of
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existing paint with pipe for “24 existing pipe” NG Pipeline at Oryx GTL Limited Project.”

2. SCOPE

Scope of this work instruction covers the following activities.

 Surface Cleaning Before Test
 Fixing of Aluminum Alloy on Cleaned Surface
 Allow to Cure for a Specific Time
 Pulling of Dolly to Check adhesion of paint

3. REFERENCES

ASTM D4541 (2002) Standard Test Method for Pull-off Strength of Coatings Using
Portable Adhesion Testers
ISO 4624-2002 Paints and Varnishes Pull-off Test for Adhesion

4. TEST AND PROCEDURE

During testing the flat face of a pull stub (Dolly) is adhered to the coating to be
evaluated. After allowing for bonding adhesive to cure, a coupling connector from
the actuator is attached to the dolly. By activating the pressure source, pressure is
slowly increased to the actuator within the system. When pressure in the actuator
becomes larger than the bond strength between the coating and the substrate,
separation occurs and the actuator dolly assembly lifts the coating from the
substrate referred to figure below:

The maximum pressure indicator of the system’s pressure gauge provides the direct
reading of the pressure at which the pull-off occurred.

5. DETAILED OPERATION

Dollies for pull-off adhesion testers are constructed of a wide variety of metals
including aluminum, carbon steel and stainless steel. Though tests performed with in
this study focused on disposable aluminum dollies. Dolly preparation typically
consists of three important steps: degreasing, abrasion and cleaning.

Degreasing refers to the removal of any trace oils or grease from the surface to be
bonded. This may include oils from the skin of the person handling the dolly.
Abrasion is an aggressive alteration of the profile of the dolly surface. Abrasion
serves two primary purposes: to increase the available surface area for bonding, and
to remove any oxidation or rust. Cleaning is simply the removal of any loose
particles from the surface to be bonded, particularly those created by abrasion.

Operating instructions are as follows:

 Prepare the surface of the dolly and the coating by roughening with abrasive

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 Apply a small quantity of adhesive evenly to the conical end of the dolly. Other
than 24 hours epoxy paste, one can use super glue with curing time of 1.5 hr. at
40 degree Celsius.(Commercial super glue Adhesion strength 500-700 Psi)

 Place the dolly on to the prepared test surface and apply pressure to squeeze
out excessive adhesive which should be removed. Allow to cure for the
recommended time.

 Cut around the base of the dolly very carefully using the dolly cutter. This is
only necessary when lateral bonding in the coating is greater than adhesion.

 Place the support ring over the dolly ensuring it lies flat.

 Slacken the hand wheel or nut of the Elcometer 106. Set the dragging indicator
to ‘(0)’ on the scale and carefully engage the claw with the dolly. ‘(0)’
represents the nominal zero position on the scale.

 Hold the Elcometer 106 steady with one hand to prevent it from rotating. With
the other hand rotate the Elcometer 106 hand wheel and nut clock wise slowly
and uniformly to apply a pull-off force to the test dolly. Continue until the
coating fails and dolly is removed from surface or until the specified test force
is indicated. The pull-off force is read from the position of the dragging
indicator.

 Immediately after the test, remove any pressure from the instrument spring by
slackening the instrument hand wheel or nut.

6. SAFETY
There will be a loud bang and the instrument may jump up a few
centimeters as the dolly is detached. For personal safety the operator
does not lean over the instrument during use.

7. REPORTING RESULTS

Document results of tests with appropriate comments and notations on

inspection control sheet form VP-13.
The test report will be documented with the Inspector’s name, the date of
test, the required specification and the values obtained.

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