MASTER GAS SYSTEM EXPANSION

PHASE 2 COMPRESSION
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HYDROTEST PROCEDURE
P.O. NO. SEP-MGSE2C-PE-PO-0016
DUMMY P.O. NO. SUCI-V55-34-A033-DA

001A

Rev.

07/09/2016

Date

IFR

AQEEL

RAKESH

BALAJI

DC

SM

PM

Status
Prepared by Checked by Approved by
(IFA / IFR / IFI)
SAUDI ARABIAN DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Reviewed by

Verified by

SEPCO

Approved by

Multipath Ultrasonic Gas Flow Meter

Hydrostatic Pressure Test Spool Piece

MPU Series B
Procedure Manual
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Hydrostatic pressure test spool piece

Hydrostatic pressure test spool piece, MPU

Series B
Procedure

History
Revision

Date

Editor

ECN

Status

Rev. 01 / A

01.03.2007

xxx

50000058026

released

Take over from KOS SAP System

Description

Rev. 00B

April 2008

NB

20207

released

New Logo

00C

February 2009

Thk

20512

Released

New front and last page

Important
All information and technical specifications in this documentation have been carefully checked
and compiled by the author. However, we cannot completely exclude the possibility of errors.
Smith Meter______________________________________________________________________
GmbH is always grateful to be informed of any errors.

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Table of Contents
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GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 4

TEST PROGRAM .................................................................................................................... 4

2.1
2.2
2.3

PREPARATIONS OF THE SPOOL PIECE ................................................................................... 4

PERFORMING THE PRESSURE TEST ...................................................................................... 5
AFTER THE TEST IS PERFORMED.......................................................................................... 5

FILL-IN FORMS ...................................................................................................................... 6

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GENERAL

This document describes the hydrostatic pressure test of the spool piece for the
MPU Series B ultrasonic gas flow meter. The spool piece is sealed by blind flanges
and dummy transducers. The pressure is controlled by a pump unit. The test should
be performed with by trained personnel. Applicable HES procedures and routines
must be followed.

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2.1

TEST PROGRAM
PREPARATIONS OF THE SPOOL PIECE

Mount dummy transducers in place of the original transducers. Only mount the
inner o-ring (size 18.77x1.78) and back-up ring (size 19.4x22x1.2) on the
transducer. Do NOT mount the outer o-ring or o-rings in the fastening or end
cover, as any leakage in the inner transducer o-ring must be revealed. If nozzle
extensions are used, o-ring(s) must be mounted for these.
Make sure that all bolts are tightened to the correct torque and that all parts are
undamaged, and check o-rings while mounting.
Both ends of the spool piece are sealed using blind flanges of required type and
pressure class. Check that the gasket is of required type. One blind flange should
contain two threaded holes, one for injecting liquid and one for ventilation.
Alternatively, blind flanges may have one hole each, or a pressure tap on the
spool piece may be used for ventilation. Preferably NPT is used. Tighten the
bolts with the required torque according to the flange pressure ratings.

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Chloride content of hydrotest water shall not

exceed 50 ppm and the device should be dried
PERFORMING THE PRESSURE TEST
and cleaned after hydrotest

Place the spool piece in a suitable area and connect the pump unit. The test fluid
shall be water containing suitable corrosion inhibitor.
Connect pressure and temperature transmitters to the recorder for logging test
pressure and ambient temperature.
Increase the pressure to 2 Barg and check for leaks.
Increase the pressure up to Test Pressure gradually to allow sufficient time for
the spool piece to equalize strains etc. Check for leaks during pressurization.
Allow a minimum of 15 minutes for temperature stabilization. Check that the
pressure is as required.
For the standard pressure test, the pressure shall not decrease more than 2%
during the 1 hour test period. Pressure drop and test duration may be project
specific, and are stated in the fill-in section. During the test period all joints are
to be checked for leaks. Be aware that varying ambient temperature will affect
the pressure in the spool piece.
The recorder shall collect pressure (and if available ambient temperature) data
during the entire test.
2.3

AFTER THE TEST IS PERFORMED

Depressurize the system gradually.

Dismantle the pump unit and empty the spool piece of liquid.
Remove necessary blind flanges and transducers to dry the inside of the spool
piece. Make sure that there is no liquid left in the transducer slots that can affect
signal testing on the flow meter spool piece.

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1 FILL-IN FORMS
Client

Saudi Arabian Development Co Ltd

Pressure test performed by

(company)
Project

FMC Ellerbek

SEPCO

Spool piece type / size

BOOSTER GAS COMPRESSION STATION-3/5

1
56INCH 600LBS SERIESA

Serial No.

3023-MPU-4604 / K523-021-FIT-0001

Spool piece identification

P8000012631

only fromat many

inform is wrong

Reference documents (if any)

Max design pressure

93,2 barg at 100C / 1.343,05 pisg

Max operating pressure

64,8 barg / 685,0 pisg

Test pressure *)

151.1 barg / 2.220 pisg

Test duration

60 min

*) Test Pressure = 1.5 * max. operation or design pressure for hydrostatic

pressure test.
design pressure
Test Equipment

Type

Serial no.

Pressure test unit

Pressure transmitter
Recorder
test result shall be reflected
Pressure test chart is attached

Date

Signature:

Witnessed (if applicable):

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The specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice and any user of said specifications should verify from the manufacturer that the
specifications are currently in effect. Otherwise, the manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the use of specifications which may have been changed
and are no longer in effect.
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