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PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

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for the identified purpose/applicationand during the period indicated.It cannot be used or copied for
any other purposes nor released to others without prior written authorization of Saudi Electricity
Company. Saudi Electricity Company will not be responsible for misuse and/or misapplication, and
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ORIGINATED BY BY APPROVED BY

Engr. Khalaf M.AI-Ma'ashi Engr. Abdullah M. AI-Garni

Engr. Saleh N. AI-Sohaibani
Department Manager, Executive Director
Division Manager, Transmission Standards &
Engineering Support Engineering & Projects
Specifications
Date of Approval: December 03, 2008

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1.0 SCOPE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

4.0 COAL TAR EPOXY

4.1 Scope
4.2 Use
4.3 General Requirements
4.4 Specific Requirements
4.5 List of Applicable Tests

5.0 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

5.1 Scope
5.2 Use
5.3 Technical Requirements
5.4 Application Requirements

6.0 BITUMINOUS ROOFING PRIMER

6.1 Scope
6.2 Use
6.3 Technical Requirements
6.4 Other Requirements

7.0 PVC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

7.1 Scope
7.2 Use
7.3 Technical Requirements

8.0 POLYURETHANE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

8.1 Scope
8.2 Use
8.3 Technical Requirements

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9.0 CEMENTITIOUS ELASTOMERIC IMPERMEABLE MEMBRANE

9.1 Scope
9.2 Use
9.3 Technical Requirements
9.4 Film Thickness

10.0 SAMPLING AND PACKAGING

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1.0 SCOPE

This Transmission Material Standard Specification (TMSS) specifies the minimum technical
requirements for the procurement of the following coating and waterproofing materials intended
to be used in Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), Saudi Arabia.

A. COAL TAR EPOXY

B. MODIFIED BITUMINOUS WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

C. BITUMINOUS ROOFING PRIMER

D. PVC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

E. POLYURETHANE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

F. CEMENTITIOUS ELASTOMERIC IMPERMEABLE MEMBRANE

2.0 CROSS REFERENCES

This Material Standard Specification shall be read in conjunction with the latest revision of SEC
General Specification No. 01-TMSS-01, titled "General Requirements for All
Equipment/Materials" which shall be considered as an integral part of this TMSS.

This TMSS shall also be read in conjunction with SEC Purchase Order or Contract Schedules
for project, as applicable.

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3.0 APPLICABLE CODES AND STANDARDS

The latest revision/amendments of the following Codes and Standards shall be applicable for
the coal tar epoxy covered in this TMSS. In case of conflict, the vendor/manufacturer may
propose coal tar epoxy conforming to one group of Industry Codes and Standards quoted
hereunder without jeopardizing the requirements of this TMSS.

3.1 ASTM D5 Test Method for Penetration of Bituminous Materials

3.2 ASTM D 36 Test Method for Softening Point of Bitumen (Ring-and-Ball

Apparatus)

3.3 ASTM D41 Specification for Asphalt Primer Used in Roofing, Damp
proofing, and Waterproofing

3.4 ASTM D70 Test Method for Density of Semi-Solid Bituminous Materials
(Pycnometer Method)

3.5 ASTM D88 Test Method for Saybolt Viscosity

3.6 ASTM D 154 Guide for Testing Varnishes

3.7 ASTM D402 Test Method for Distillation of Cut-Back Asphaltic (Bituminous)
Products

3.8 ASTM D 1200 Test Method for Viscosity by Ford Viscosity Cup

3.9 ASTM D 1210 Test Methods for Fineness of Dispersion of Pigment - Vehicle
Systems by Hegman-Type Gage

3.10 ASTM D 1308 Test Method for Effect of Household Chemicals on Clear and
Pigmented Organic Finishes

3.11 ASTM D1640 Test Method for Drying, Curing or Film Formation of Organic
Coatings at Room Temperature

3.12 ASTM D1739 Test Method for Collection and Measurement of Dustfall
(Settleable Particulate Matter)

3.13 ASTM D2197 Test Method for Adhesion of Organic Coatings by Scrape
Adhesion

3.14 ASTM D2369 Test Method for Volatile Content of Coatings

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3.15 ASTM D 5147 Test Methods for Sampling and Testing Modified Bituminous
Sheet Material

3.16 ASTM D 7091 Practice for Nondestructive Measurement of Dry Film Thickness
of Nonmagnetic Coatings Applied to Ferrous Metals and
Nonmagnetic, Nonconductive Coatings Applied to Non- Ferrous
Metals

3.17 ASTM E96 Test Methods for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials

3.18 ASTM E154 Test Methods for Water Vapor Retarders Used in Contact with
Earth under Concrete Slabs, on Walls, or as Ground Cover

3.19 ASTM G 153 Practice for Operating Enclosed Carbon Arc Light Apparatus for
Exposure of Nonmetallic Materials

3.20 DIN 1048 Standard for Testing concrete

3.21 FED-STD-141D US Federal Test Method Standard - Paint, Varnish, Lacquer and
Related Materials; Methods for Inspection, Sampling and Testing

3.22 ISO 1519 Paints and Varnishes - Bend Test (Cylindrical Mandrel)
(DS/EN 1519)

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4.0 COAL TAR EPOXY

Coal Tar Epoxy shall be two-component, high-build, high-solids (at least 90%) coal tar and
epoxy resin.

4.1 Scope

This section specifies the minimum technical requirements for the procurement of
Catalytically Cured Coal Tar Epoxy.

4.2 Use

This coating is primarily intended for use on unprimed steel surfaces immersed in water
or crude oil/brine solutions at temperatures up to 70°C. Typical use is for the bottoms of
crude oil storage tanks, piping, sheet piling, foundation walls and sumps. This is suitable
for concrete/steel surfaces in sewage treatment plants/chemical plants. This is excellent
for coating works below grade. It needs to be treated if used for exposed surfaces as this
is not UV resistant.

4.3 General Requirements

4.3.1 Condition in Container

The paint shall not show excessive settling in a freshly opened full can, and shall
be easily re-dispersed with a paddle to a smooth, homogeneous state. The paint
shall show no curdling, jelling, or hard caking when stored for six (6) months
from the date of manufacture, in full, tightly covered container at a temperature
of 40°C. Paints and hardener cans shall not leak when subjected to normal
shipping and storage. The hardening solution shall be shipped in welded cans.

4.3.2 Pot Life

The ready mixed paint shall have a pot life of at least two (2) hours at a
temperature of 40°C.

4.3.3 Appearance

When applied in the recommended thickness, the paint shall give a dry film that
is uniform, smooth, and opaque.

4.3.4 Drying

The paint shall dry tack free within eight (8) hours. When cured at 20°C and
60% relative humidity, the paint film shall show no stickiness.

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4.3.5 Hardness

The fully cured paint shall be resistant to scuffing and to mechanical abrasion
with blunt tools. The hardness shall not change significantly after immersion in
the mediums in clause 4.4.6.

4.3.6 Brushing and Spraying Properties

The ready mixed paint shall be easily applied by brush or spray and shall show
no tendency to orange peel, sag, creep or run.

4.4 Specific Requirements

4.4.1 Fineness of Grind

The paint when sampled from a freshly opened full can, shall have a fineness of
grind reading of four (4) on the Hegman scale.

4.4.2 Viscosity

The ready mixed paint shall have a viscosity suitable for spray application by
either conventional or airless methods.

4.4.3 Curing

The paint shall cure completely within seven (7) days at a temperature of 20°C.

4.4.4 Dry Film Thickness

The film shall give a dry film thickness of at least 0.2 mm per coat when applied
by spray.

All concrete surfaces exposed to soil shall be coated with two (2) coats of coal
tar epoxy. the DFT shall not be less than 0.6 mm.

4.4.5 Adhesion

When tested by the scrape adhesion test method as per ASTM D 2197, the 0.1
mm thick through-dried coating shall not be removed from white metal blast
cleaned carbon steel panels until the load on the platform is at least nine (9) kg.
The scrape adhesion shall not change significantly after immersion in the
mediums in clause 4.4.6 and subsequent drying during twenty four (24) hours at
20°C.

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4.4.6 Chemical Resistance

The fully cured coating, when half immersed in the following mediums, shall not
show any sign of blistering, cracking, or other defects. It shall also have
resistance to spills and splashes of toluene and kerosene.

For six (6) months at 70°C:

Seawater

For the seawater in subject test, the following mixture shall be used: 294 gram
NaCl, 5 gram NaBr, 32 gram MgCl2, 13.5 gram CaSO4, and 25 gram MgSO4 in
10 liter H2O

For twenty four (24) hours at 20°C:

Sulphuric acid 20%

Hydrochloric acid 20%
Sodium hydroxide 10%
Ammonia 10%

4.4.7 Colors

Color shall be as stated in the SEC Purchase Order or Contract Schedules for
project, as applicable.

4.4.8 Composition

The paint shall consist of coal tar and epoxy resins and pigments in a suitable
vehicle to meet all the requirements stated above. The hardener shall be
packaged separately.

4.4.9 Coverage

The theoretical coverage shall be 4.6 sq.m per litre for a DFT of 200 microns
per coat.

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4.4.10 Physical Properties

Following physical properties are to be satisfied as indicated in the Table:

Property Typical Value Standard

Bond Strength to Concrete 3 MPa

Bond Strength to Steel (Sandblast) 7.5 MPa

Heat Deflection Temperature 60°C or above ASTM D 648

Potential Health Hazard during
application and in-service None
.

4.4.11 Selection of Primer

Priming coat shall be suitably selected, separately, for steel and concrete, and
approval shall be obtained from the SEC.

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4.5 List of Applicable Tests

The following tests shall be made in accordance with the latest revision of US Federal
Test Method or ASTM Standard as listed below or equivalent methods approved by
SEC.

Name of Test US Federal ASTM ISO

Standard 141B
Test Method

Adhesion - D2197(A) -

Appearance of Transparent liquids 4261 D 154 -

Brushing Properties 4321 - -

Condition in Container 3011 - -

Drying time of coatings 4061 D 1640 -

Dry Film Thickness - D 1186 -

Fineness of Grind - D 1210 -

Flexibility, Cylindrical Mandrel - D 1737 1519

Immersion Resistance - D 1308 -

Volatile Content - D 2369 -

Spraying Properties 4331 - -

Viscosity - D 1200 -

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5.0 MODIFIED BITUMINOUS WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

Membrane shall be bitumen modified with Attactic Polypropylene (APP). The membrane shall
be reinforced with isotropic spun bounded, non-woven polyester mat.

5.1 Scope

This section specifies the minimum technical requirements for the procurement of
Modified Bituminous Waterproofing Membrane. This membrane shall not be used for
reinforcement/mat.

5.2 Use

This type of membrane shall be used especially for underground structures such as cable
basement/cable entry room, electrical manholes, communication hand holes, and septic
tank as well as for roof.

5.3 Technical Requirements

Membrane shall be bitumen modified with Attactic Polypropylene (APP). The

membrane shall be reinforced with isotropic spun bounded, non-woven polyester mat 4
mm thick.

Membrane shall satisfy the following specifications;

Properties Typical Values Standards

Thickness Minimum 4 mm

Reinforcement: Non-woven polyester 200 gms/m²

Ultimate Tensile Strength, N/5cm @ 25
°C Longitudinal 950 ASTM D 5147
Transverse 800
Ultimate elongation, % @ 25 °C
Longitudinal 45
Transverse 50
Tear Resistance, N
Longitudinal 600 ASTM D 5147
Transverse 400

Softening Point, °C 155 ASTM D 36

Low temperature flexibility, °C -6 to –10 ASTM D 5147

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(Cont'd)

Properties Typical Values Standards

Water Absorption, % Wt @ 23 °C 24 Less than 1 ASTM D 5147

hours
Resistance to aging & U.V. No change
Weather-O-meter 2000 hours greater than ASTM G 153
20% of the
original values

Puncture Resistance, N 1155 ASTM E 154

Water Vapor Transmission, g/m²/24
hours, RH 90% at 38 °C Less than 0.5 ASTM E 96

Resistance to Leakage at Joints Pass UAEtc

Penetration, @ 25 °C, dmm 20 ASTM D 5

Dimensional Stability %
Longitudinal + 0.5 ASTM D 5147
Transverse - 0.5
Load Strain product @ 25 °C
Longitudinal 42,750
Transverse 40,000
Lap joint strength, N/5cm(Longitudinal Same as
and Transverse) membrane

5.4 Application Requirements

The application shall be as per the SOW/TS and the manufacturer instructions.

The provision of joints and levels shall be as per manufacturer instructions.

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6.0 BITUMINOUS ROOFING PRIMER

6.1 Scope

This section specifies the minimum technical requirements for the procurement of
Bituminous Roofing Primer.

6.2 Use

To be used for the roof prior to the application of Bituminous Roofing Membrane.

6.3 Technical Requirements

Roofing primer shall be formulated from highly pliable, flexible bitumen, select
petroleum solvents and compounded with wetting and saturation additives. It shall
comply with ASTM D41 with following specifications:

Property Typical value Standard

Density at 25 °C, kg/liter 0.86 to 0.89 ASTM D70

Viscosity at 25 °C, cps 70 - 150 ASTM D88

Drying time to touch at 25 °C 3 hours

Drying time, through at 25°C 24 hours

Non-volatile, % weight 45(minimum) ASTM D402

Volatile, % weight 55(maximum) ASTM D402

Water content Zero ASTM D41

Shelf life 2 years

Penetration at 25°C of asphalt from
distillation up to 360 °C, "d" mm 20 - 50 ASTM D41

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6.4 Other Requirements

It shall have the following outstanding features:

6.4.1. Optimum penetration of primer into the surface pores, pinholes and cracks.

6.4.2. The primer shall allow for better saturation, dust absorption an adhesion. Primer
shall prepare the surface for a permanent and durable bond between the substrate
and the membrane.

7.0 PVC WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

7.1 Scope

This section specifies the minimum technical requirements for the procurement of PVC
Waterproofing Membrane.

7.2 Use

This type of membrane shall be used for roof of control and switchgear buildings.

7.3 Technical Requirements

This shall be High polymer PVC waterproofing membrane with high tenacity polyester
mesh reinforcement; UV stabilized with the following specifications;

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Property Typical Value

Thickness 1.5 mm
Ultimate Tensile Strength, N/5cm
Longitudinal 1200
Transverse 1100
Ultimate elongation
Longitudinal 300
Transverse 300

Softening Point (°C) 180

Tear Resistance, N 250

Resistance to low temperature (°C) -20

Water absorption (maximum % Wt. Change) less than 0.025

Hydrostatic resistance (N/cm²) 250

Impermeability of the membrane to water under
pressure (Bars) 7

Root Proof Yes

Chemical Resistance including Acids, Alkaline, Salts,
Alcohol, Amines, Oils and Hydrocarbons with high Yes
Concentration
More than 5000
Resistance to aging hours

Fire Resistance Yes

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8.0 POLYURETHANE WATERPROOFING MEMBRANE

8.1 Scope

This section specifies the minimum technical requirements for the procurement of PU
Waterproofing Membrane.

8.2 Use

Polyurethane Waterproofing Membrane shall be used for protecting exposed (above

grade) Concrete surfaces like Transmission tower foundations, all exposed foundations
in the Substations, etc.

8.3 Technical Requirements

Polyurethane Waterproofing Membrane shall be a single component, liquid applied,

moisture cure, polyurethane water-proofing membrane. The Priming coat (Primer &
first) and Topcoat shall be different with the following properties:

8.3.1 Priming Coat and Subsequent Coats (Aromatic Formulation)

Property Typical Value

Color Black
Modulus at Break 3MPa
Ultimate Elongation 400%
Tear Resistance 25kN/m
Tensile Set Recovery 95%
Adhesion to Mortar 3000N/m
Hardness Shore A 45
Permeability to water
0.4 metric perms
vapor
Recoatability Excellent
Thickness Minimum number of first and subsequent coats shall
be two (2) or dry film thickness shall not be less than
600 microns, whichever produces higher thickness.
Chemically resistant to alkalis, acids, chlorides and sulfates and can withstand
service temperature up to 90 °C.

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8.3.2 Top Coat (Aliphatic Formulation)

Property Typical Value

Color White

Ultimate Elongation 30%

Tear Resistance 7.5kN/m

Tensile Strength 22 MPa

Hardness Shore A 85±5

Total solids by weight &
volume 60%
Thickness Minimum number of coats shall be four (4) or the dry
total film thickness shall not be less than 400 microns,
whichever produces higher thickness.

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9.0 CEMENTITIOUS ELASTOMERIC IMPERMEABLE MEMBRANE

9.1 Scope

This section specifies the minimum technical requirements for the procurement of
Cementitious Elastomeric Impermeable Membrane.

9.2 Use

Cementitious Elastomeric Impermeable Membrane shall be used for waterproofing

concrete and CMU works in the interiors of buildings. Also used to prevent entry of
moisture due to humidity in the concrete surfaces in units like Handholes and Manholes.

9.3 Technical Requirements

The polymer modified cementitious coating material applied to surfaces after 35 days
which includes placement, curing and drying period of concrete, shall form an
Elastomeric impermeable membrane with following properties;

Property Typical Value Standard

Positive-7 bar (70 m DIN1048
Resistance to Water Surface head of water)
Crack Accommodation
Static and Dynamic Excellent
CO2 & Chloride Ion Diffusion
Resistance Excellent

Bond to Damp Concrete Excellent

9.4 Film Thickness

The wet film thickness shall not be less than 1.0 mm consisting of two (2) coats.

10.0 SAMPLING AND PACKAGING

Sampling shall be done as per US Federal Test Method Standard FED-STD-141D for all the
materials.

Packaging shall be done as per SEC Standard 01-TMSS-01 and the manufacture
recommendations.

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