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Hydrostatic Test Procedure

This document outlines hydrostatic test procedures for piping systems. It establishes guidelines for conducting pressure tests to check for leaks in welded and flanged pipe connections. The procedures specify that personnel must be trained, calibrated gauges used, and fresh water as the test medium. It details preparation steps like cleaning, calibration of gauges, and ensuring flange connections are tight. It provides requirements for gradually increasing and holding pressure, and inspecting for leaks. Piping must be retested if any work is done after an initial passing test. Acceptance requires no visible leaks over time at test pressure, while rejection criteria involves continuous leaks or pressure drops.

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Hydrostatic Test Procedure

This document outlines hydrostatic test procedures for piping systems. It establishes guidelines for conducting pressure tests to check for leaks in welded and flanged pipe connections. The procedures specify that personnel must be trained, calibrated gauges used, and fresh water as the test medium. It details preparation steps like cleaning, calibration of gauges, and ensuring flange connections are tight. It provides requirements for gradually increasing and holding pressure, and inspecting for leaks. Piping must be retested if any work is done after an initial passing test. Acceptance requires no visible leaks over time at test pressure, while rejection criteria involves continuous leaks or pressure drops.

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HYDROSTATIC TEST PROCEDURE

 
I - Purpose
 
1. To establish guidelines in conducting hydrostatic pressure test for piping system
2. To check the welded and flange connections of piping system for any possible leaks that may be
present.
 
II – Scope

1. This procedure covers all piping system to be tested hydraulically for pressure strength hand leakage.
2. This procedure shall be in accordance with ASME Section VIII Div. 1 and 2/ ANSI B 31.1and as per
projects specifications DIV 85000 (Building Mechanical System) and DIV86000 (Water Supply and
Waste Management System) for the fabrication / construction of piping system.

III – General Requirements

1. Personnel - personnel performing this test shall be designated and oriented on this test procedure.
2. Gauges
- Gauges to be used for the pressure test shall have a minimum graduation of 1.5 to 2times
of the design pressure the test pressure to be applied.
- Gauges to be used shall be calibrated and certified by authorized testing laboratory
- Testing Medium
- The fluid to be used shall be clean fresh water.

IV – Responsibility

1. SBS/TPI-Subcon shall be responsible for the initiating and performing this procedure for hydrostatic
pressure test and its correct implementation.
2. SBS Subcon QC shall be responsible in the conduct of inspection during and after hydrostatic pressure
test and documentation of such inspection.
3. Client’s Representative shall witness and approve the completeness of such test.
 
V – Procedure

3.  Preparation
- Prior to pressure test all welding to the pressure parts shall are completed and shall be
thoroughly cleaned of rust , grease, paint or other contaminants capable of
masking/covering a leak.
- Gauges to be used for the pressure test shall be calibrated by TPI have a minimum &
maximum client requirements, Slags shall be removed and all tack welds and spatters
should be grind smooth. Any welding on the pressure parts after the hydro test will
invalidate the hydro test done and re-test will be required.
- Flange joints at which blank are inserted to blank-off other segments during the test
should be checked for tightness and possible sign of leaks.
- Pressure Application and Inspection, whenever possible the test pressure shall not be
applied until the component system and the test medium are approximately at the same
temperature.
- The pressure shall be gradually increased up to the specific test pressure and held
continuously for at least 10 minutes and may then reduce to the design pressure and held
for such time as maybe necessary to conduct examination for the leakage, examination
for the leakage shall be done on all joints and connections.
Note

For a system being hydro tested under direct sunlight test pressure shall be controlled by bleeding to avoid
excessive pressure rise as the temperature increases to avoid over stress on material of pressure parts.
The hydrostatic pressure at any point in a piping system shall not be less than 1.5times the design pressure
or 14 kg/sq.cm (200 Psi) for a holding time of 2 hours.
In determining the actual value of pressure attained during testing, the pressure reading of gauge located
above the piping system shall be the basis of acceptance.
Tested piping system shall be checked for possible leakage or a pressure drop during the holding time. In
the event repairs or additions are made following the pressure test the affected piping system should be re-
tested in accordance with the requirements.
 
VI – Acceptance & Rejection Criteria
 
Acceptable Result
- Prior to pressure test all welding to the pressure parts shall are completed and shall be
thoroughly areas under test are considered acceptable when no visible leaks are found
and no sudden or gradual decrease on the pressure gauge reading is observed throughout
the duration of test.

Rejected Result
- Continuous leaking and sudden or gradual decrease in pressure gauge reading and/or
visible deformation due to pressure that indicates yielding of pressure
 
Corrective Measure Due To Rejected Result
- Any leak observed shall be marked for repair and shall be subject for re-test. This
procedure of testing and repair cycle shall be performed until there is no more leak to be
found.
- Post Treatment
- Vent shall be opened prior to opening of the drain valve, after the test in component
system shall be drained. The inserted blind removed, connections properly re-installed
and temporary supports removed.
 

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