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Contents :- (Index # 1 of 2)

1. Scope .
2. References .
2.1 Project specification .
2.2 Codes and Standards.

3. Pressure Testing.
3.1 Test Information.
3 .2 Test Requirement.

3.3 Test Media.

3.4 Test Duration.
3.5 Preparation for Testing.
3.6 Test Equipment.
3.7 Completion of Testing.
4. static - Head Leak Testing

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1- Scope:-
The following procedure will for all underground piping

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2.Referenced documents :-
The following referenced documents shall form integral part of this
procedures .
2.1 Project specification :
- 10056-9-3PS-P000-00001
- 99999-9-3SS-PP00-00001
- 99999-9-3SS-PP00-00002
- 99999-9-3SS-PH06-00001
- 10056-9-3PR-G01-00001
- 10056-9-3PS-C00Z-00001
- Piping class for ( ESD,ESQ,CED ,C1D,C3D,C9D,FSF,JFF , PSQ ) .
2.2 Codes and standard :-
2.2.1 - ASME : American society of mechanical engineering .
2.2.2 - ASTM American society of testing and materials .
2.2.3 - AWS American welding society .
2.2.4 - AWWA American water works association .
2.2.5 - OSHA Occupational safety and health administration .
3. PRESSURE TESTING FOR PRESSUERIZED PIPING :-
3.1 Testing Information:-
3.1.1 Piping system to be tested shall be divided into section referred to as TEST
PACKS prepared and submitted to main contractor for approval.
3.1.2 Test packs shall contain marked up copies of P& IDs and isometrics and
shall include;
Pipe field test reports.

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Location of test spades, test gauges and filling points.

Testing medium.
Test pressure.
Location of vents and drains.
Requirements for isolation or removal of instruments and other in line items.
3.2 Test Requirements:-
3.2.1 Pressure piping shall include all piping designed to convey or contain
process or utility fluids at either positive or a negative pressure.
3.2.2 Open - ended vent, drain and similar piping systems at essentially atmospheric
pressure shall not be considered as pressure piping
3.3 Test Media:-
3.3.1 Normal fresh water will be used as a test media .
3.3.2 Pneumatic testing shall not be applied unless prior approval is obtained from
The Owner .
3.3.3 Test pressure
Liquid as testing agent, test pressure = 1.5 design pressure . for
underground piping pressurized line
For underground piping fire fighting pipelines test pressure will be
according to NFPA 24 .
Pneumatic testing pressure will be 1.2 design pressure .
3.3.4 For joints between existing pipe lines and newly installed pipe lines, the
allowable working pressure shall be the test pressure.
3.4 Test Duration:-
3.4.1 The pressure shall be continuously maintained for a minimum time of 10
minutes and may then be reduced to the design pressure and held for such
time as may be necessary to conduct the examinations for leakage. Examinations for
leakage shall be made of all joints and connections. The piping system, exclusive of

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possible localized instances at pump or valve packing,shall show no visual evidence

of weeping or leaking.

3.5 Preparation for Testing :-

3.5.1 All joints in the piping system shall be accessible during tests and shall not be
painted, insulated, backfilled or otherwise covered until satisfactory
completion of testing in accordance with his specification.
3.5.2 All pipe supports shall be installed in such a manner that test pressure does not
cause any displacement of the pipes.
3.5.3 All vents and other connections which can serve as vents shall be open during
filling so that all air is vented prior to applying test pressure to the system.
All piping system shall have hydrostatic testing vents at high points.
3.5.4 Temporary blanks installed for testing purpose shall be designed to with stand
the test pressure without distortion. Pipe blinds shall be provided with visible
tags.
3.5.5 Equipment which is not to be subjected to pressure test shall be either
disconnected from the piping or blocked off during the test.
3.5.6 Control valves, relief valves, flow indicators, level indicators and measuring
devices shall be removed or blinded off during pressure testing.
3.5.7 Instrument process lines shall be isolated from the system. Testing of these
lines shall be part of the installation of the instrumentation.
3.5.8 Expansion bellows, expansion bends and spring supports shall be secured in
such a manner that they do not alter their position during test.
3.5.9 Drain points and fluid disposal after testing shall be properly located and sized.
3.6 Test Equipment
3.6.1 Equipment to be used during testing shall have suitable capacity for the rang of
test required.

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3.6.2 Pressure gauges shall have a full-scale rang between 150 percent and 200
percent of test pressure, and an accuracy and sensitivity of 2% of full scale
reading.
3.6.3 All pressure gauges and chart recorders shall have been calibrated within
30 days prior to testing.
3.6.4 Minimum of two gauges shall be provided for each test system. One located at
the highest point and one located at the pump grade.
3.7 Completion of Testing
3.7.1 Pressure test shall be considered complete when:
a. All defective welds, defective materials, flange leaks, valve gland, leaks or
other such defects have been corrected to the satisfaction of the client.
b. All test pack information is complete and accepted.
c. All temporary test blinds have been removed, new gaskets installed and
the piping system reinstated.
3.7.2 After hydrostatic testing of the system is complete and approved all lines and
equipment shall be completely drained of the test fluid.
Piping system vents shall be opened while draining to avoid vacuum.
Special attention shall be given to points where water may be trapped.

4.1 - static - Head Leak Testing

4.1.1 The system will filled with water, the water level in the stand hose will
measured, noted and marked on the stand hose with a marker to indicate the water
level (this test method we use a standpipe or stand hose of diameter not less than 1
inch to create the required pressure head which should be 3m (0.3 bar) and this test
method is also well know as a drop test because a drop in the water level is an
indication of a leak and after a required hold period of 2 hours the water level in the
stand hose is rechecked and any leak location is determined by visual inspection).

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