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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

DESCRIPTION

PAGE

1.0

PURPOSE

2.0

SCOPE

3.0

REFERENCES

4.0

DEFINITIONS

5.0

PROCEDURE

5.1

GENERAL

2-3

5.2

TEST EQUIPMENT

5.3

FLUSHING PROCEDURE

3-4

5.4

HYDROSTATIC TEST PROCEDURE

4-6

5.5

RECTIFICATION OF LEAK

5.6

DRAINING AND DRYING

6-7

6.0

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

7.0

RECORDS

FIGURE I

HYDROTEST SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

FIGURE II

HYDROTEST FLOW CHART

APPENDICES
APPENDIX I

INSPECTION REQUISITION

APPENDIX II

VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT

APPENDIX III

FLUSHING REPORT

APPENDIX lV

PRESSURE TEST REPORT

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1.0

PURPOSE
This procedure outlines the flushing process and hydro testing requirements, to
ensure that the piping system are clean from debris or unwanted items and the
integrity of the system is proven.

2.0

SCOPE
This procedure is applicable for flushing and hydro testing of prefabricated
piping spools and completed piping in a system.

3.0

REFERENCES

ANSI B31.3 Chemical Plant and Petroleum Refinery Piping

ANSI B31.4 Liquid Petroleum Transportation Piping System

4.0

DEFINITIONS
Nil

5.0

PROCEDURE
5.1

General
5.1.1 Each hydro test procedure shall consist of the following :
a)

Hydrostatic test flow sheet.

b)

Testing details indicating the test pressure, testing medium

and other test related details i.e. filling points, vent, drain
points and test limit points.

c)

A copy of the hydro test flow chart (Refer to figure II) shall be
extended to Client. This shall be done at least two (2) days
advance notice shall be given prior to the scheduled test
date.

5.1.2 Hydro testing shall only be performed after the following activities
are completed i.e.
a)

Visual Inspection.

b)

Post Weld Heat Treatment (PWHT).

c)

NDT

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5.1.3 The pipe support shall be completely installed.

5.1.4 All piping joints and surfaces
commencement of the hydro test.

shall

be

dry

before

the

5.1.5 All hydro testing activities shall be inspected by Kencana

Infrastructure Site Supervisor and shall also be witnessed by
Kencana Infrastructure QC inspector and Clients Representative.

5.2

Test Equipment
5.2.1 a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

Hydro test Pump

Pressure Gauges
Gate Valves
Tube and Fittings
Pressure recorder

f)
g)
h)
i)
j)

Pressure Relief Valve

Temperature Recorder
Vent Release Valve
Water Tank
High Pressure Hose and
Fitting.

5.2.2 The pressure recorder will be calibrated, and checked for

accuracy prior to test. The calibration certificate for the pressure
test recorder shall be submitted to the QC inspector together with
the test report upon completion of the hydro test.
5.2.3 The acceptable accuracy for the pressure recorder shall be
0.5% over the full range.
5.2.4 The range of the pressure gauge and pressure recorder to be
used shall not be greater than four times the test pressure.
5.2.5 Pressure release setting on the pressure relief valve shall be
adjusted 10% higher than the system testing pressure.

5.3

Flushing Procedure
5.3.1 All pipe work should be cleaned internally before testing. All
valves, gasket, flanges, bolting, fitting and other components shall
be of the required specifications. All joints shall be exposed for
physical inspection during the duration of the test.
5.3.2 All high points shall be provided with a valve which shall ensure all
air removed from the line, the low points shall be also fitted with a
valve to facilities the draining of the line.
5.3.3 Prior to hydro test, all lines shall be flushed with clean water, from
the high to the low point.
Prior to flushing, the pipe internal shall be visually inspected
where practical to ensure that no foreign materials which cannot

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be removed by flushing are left in the line. All ball valves shall be
in the open position and non-return valves defeated, all instrument
accessories shall be removed, likewise relief valves, and thermo
well connections.
5.3.4 All block valves to instrument impulse line connections shall be
closed prior to flushing.
5.3.5 Prior to flushing, all instruments exposed to damage by debris, i.e.
control valves, orifice fittings, PD meters, capacitance probes, etc.
shall be removed and dummy spools to be installed until the
duration of the test is completed. Spools used shall be ANSI
flanged and pipe of correct schedule, the weld will be inspected for
safety purposes.
5.3.6 At least one (1) day before flushing commences, Kencana
Infrastructure Site Supervisor shall inform the QC inspector of the
line inspection. All details for lines inspections are to be highlight
in the inspection Requisition Form (Appendix I).
5.3.7 Visual inspection shall be conducted by Kencana Infrastructure
Site Supervisor, and to be witnessed by the QC inspector to
ensure the system installation is completed. The Visual Inspection
Report shall be completed upon satisfactory inspection of the line.
Refer to Appendix II.
5.3.8 Flushing shall be done in the presence of Site Supervisor and to
be witnessed by QC inspector and Clients Representative.
5.3.9

Piping system shall be flushed with clean water with a velocity of 3

m/s for pipe diameter 2 inches and below, and lower velocity for
pipe diameter greater than 2 inches.

5.3.10 After flushing, checks shall be carried out to ensure all non-return
valves are still defeated. Swing checks valves are opened and set
all ball valve at half open position.
5.3.11 The Flushing Report (Appendix III) shall be prepared by Kencana
Infrastructure QC inspector upon completion of the flushing.
5.4

Hydrostatic Test Procedure

5.4.1 All piping system shall be tested in accordance with Clients
specifications and the latest edition of ANSI B31.3 Refer to figure I
for the Hydro test Schematic Diagram.
5.4.2 Prior to commencement of hydro testing, Kencana Infrastructure
Site Supervisor shall submit an isometric drawing of the system to
be tested, to the QC inspector for review.

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5.4.3

The piping system shall be subdivided into sub-systems for testing

where necessary. The hydro test flow sheet shall indicate the test
limit points i.e. the location of block valves, and blind flanges for
isolating the sub-systems.

5.4.4 Blind flanges shall be installed for equipment excluded from the
hydro test. Blind flanges may be installed with temporary tubing
connection where necessary to by-pass the equipment.
The blind flanges shall be installed to the following equipment i.e.
pumps, turbines, blowers and compressors.
5.4.5 Pressure gauges, pressure transmitters and flow meter, along with
the secondary piping connection the instruments to the block
valve at the equipment or primary piping shall be excluded from
the hydrostatic test.
5.4.6 Fresh water shall be used with the high volume low pressure
pump to fill the system. The filling points shall be at lowest point in
the system.
To prevent trapping of air or vapors in the system, vents shall be
located at the highest point.
5.4.7 For stainless steel, the chloride content of the water shall no
exceed 200 ppm.
5.4.8 All vent valves and other high point connections which serve as
vents shall be opened during filling and closed only when water
starts to overflow.
5.4.9 After filling, the pumping system shall be shut off and
disconnected from the system.
5.4.10

System under hydro test shall be adequately supported to

withstand the test pressure and temporary supports shall be
installed where necessary.

5.4.11

External surfaces of the piping system shall remain dry during

inspection whilst checking for leak.

5.4.12

The pressure shall be raised gradually, with stops to allow the

pressure to stabilize. The pressurizing of the system shall
continue until the required pressure is reached.

5.4.13

Caution shall be taken during pressurization to avoid surging

effects. Pressurization and depressurization will be done
gradually (25% of the test pressure requirement per 15 min) at
all times.

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5.4.14

The rate of pressurization shall be reduced when approximately

80 percent of the specified test pressure has been attained.

5.4.15

The pump shall be shut off once the required test pressure is
achieved.

5.4.16

Whilst holding the system at test pressure, the system pressure

shall be released if it exceeds the test pressure due to
temperature variation. This shall be done by opening the bleed
valve to release the excess pressure in order to maintain the test
pressure.

5.4.17

Open the block valve leading to the pressure recorder after the
system pressure is stabilized.

5.4.18

Sign the temperature chart and pressure chart before and after
hydro test by the QC inspector.

5.4.19

5.5

a)

The hydro test time shall commence when Kencana

Infrastructure and Client Representative agreed the system
pressure is stable. The duration of the test shall be one
(1) hour for flanges rated at below 300 lbs.

b)

The test duration for flanges rated at 300 lbs and above,
the test duration shall be two (2) hours.

The pressure test Report (Appendix IV) shall be prepared by

Kencana Infrastructure QC inspector upon completion of the
test.

Rectification of leak
Any leak in flange connections, bolting shall be carefully and gradually
tightened in proper sequence to prevent uneven tightening. If leak
occurred in the weld joint the water shall be drained and the leak shall be
repaired as per approved welding procedure.

5.6

Draining and Drying

5.6.1

After hydrostatic testing of the system is completed satisfactorily,

care should be taken during depressurization so as to avoid any
surging effects. Tested system shall be completely drained and
blown dry.

5.6.2

After the system has been depressurized, all vents shall be

opened before the system is drained and shall remain opened
during draining to prevent vacuum effect in the system.

5.6.3

The system shall be completely drained. Compressed air shall

be used to blow dry the system.

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6.0

All spades, blind flanges, etc installed for testing shall be

removed and pressure relieving devices replaced.

5.6.5

Upon completion of test, the system shall be reinstated to its

designed conditions.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1

7.0

5.6.4

Safety Precautions
6.1.1

During pressure build-up, shall take suitable precaution to

prevent building up of excessive pressure, the pressure pump
shall be monitored at all times.

6.1.2

Pressurization of the system shall be done in an increment of

25% of the required test pressure per 15 min. to avoid over
pressurization of the system and to allow stabilization of the test
medium in the system.

6.1.3

The test area shall be cordoned off and provided with warning
sign boards CAUTION! Hydrostatic Test in Progress, also
warning signs shall indicate the date and duration of test, and
the test pressure.

6.1.4

Kencana Infrastructure shall ensure that the correct pressure

rating for all ancillary fittings used (i.e. temporary piping, hoses,
blanks, etc) can withstand the flushing and pressure test.

6.1.5

All system testing will be carried out in accordance with the

applicable codes, and clients specification requirements.

6.1.6

No tightening of bolts/nuts to be carried out during the

stabilization of the required pressure in the system.

RECORDS

7.1

7.2

7.3

Title

Responsibility

Retention Period

Visual Inspection
Report

QC Inspector

Until completion
of Project

QC Inspector

At least one year after

completion of project

QC Inspector

At least one year after

completion of project

Flushing
Report
Pressure Test
Report

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FIGURE I HYDROTEST SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM

NOTE :
CHECK VALVE STRAINNERS RELIEF VALVE
HAVE BEENS DISMANTLED AND SMALL/SHORT SPOOLS
SHALL BE BOLTED TOGETHER FOR THE HYDROTEST
THERE SHALL BE INSTALLED UPON COMPLETION
HYDROTESTING

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P
FP
TB
PG
PR
TR
DP
V

TC

HYDROSTATIC PUMP
FILLING POINT
TEMPORARY BLIND
PRESSURE GAUGE
PRESSURE RECORDER
TEMPERATURE RECORDER
DRAIN POINT
VENT POINT
SPADE
TUBING CONNECTION

FIGURE II HYDROTEST FLOW CHART

APPENDICES

QCP-10 Rev-0
Appendix I
TO :____________________________
REQ. NO. :

INSPECTION REQUISITION

SYSTEM FOR INSPECTION

PROJECT/CONTRACT NO.

ISO DRAWING REFERENCE

:
DETAILS OF INSPECTION REQUIRED :

REQUEST BY :

LOCATION :

DATE :

DATE FOR INSPECTION :

TIME :

TIME FOR INSPECTION :

QCP-10 Rev-0
Appendix II

REQ. NO. :

VISUAL INSPECTION REPORT

PROJECT :
SYSTEM TESTED :
DETAILS OF PIPEWORK LINE NO :

TYPE OF TEST TO BE CARRIED OUT AFTER

VISUAL INSPECTION :

ACCEPTED

REJECTED

REMARK :

NAME
DATE

CHECKED BY:

ACCEPTED BY :

ACCEPTED BY :

SUPERVISOR

QC INSPECTOR

CLIENT'S REPRESENTATIVE

QCP-10 Rev-0
Appendix III

PACKAGE NO. /
REPORT NO.

FLUSHING REPORT
PROJECT
CLIENT
PROJECT NO.
SYSTEM FLUSHED
LINE / SPOOL NUMBERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.

REMARKS :

TESTED BY :
SITE PERSONNEL

NAME
DATE

ACCEPTED BY :
QC INSPECTOR

ACCEPTED BY :
CLIENT'S REPRESENTATIVE

QCP-10 Rev-0
Appendix IV

PRESSURE TEST REPORT

PROJECT NO

REPORT NO

PROJECT TITLE

WORK LOCATION

CLIENT

ITEM TESTED

DATE OF TEST

TYPE OF PRESSURE TEST :

Test Requirement

Test Conditions

Test Pressure

Pressure Gauge S/No.

Holding Time

Chart Recorder S/No.

Piping Class

Test Medium

Applicable Code

Pressure Gauge Range :

Start

Flushing Requirements
(

) Liquid

Others

Condition

Date

Item / Line No. Tested

) Air

Gauge Pressure

Ambient Temperature

Time

Finish

Results / Remarks

The above mentioned items / lines were listed and accepted / rejected by :

QC Inspector

Client's Representative