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SCOPE
This procedure establishes the steps to be followed for conducting the Hydrostatic
test in pressure vessels constructed in accordance with the rules of the ASME
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Division 1.

B. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATION

The QC Chief is responsible for assure the compliance with this procedure in all
items constructed in accordance with the ASME Code.

C. Procedure

1. Configuration of Materials
1.1 Hydrostatic test shall be conducted on all vessels after all fabrication has
been completed, except for operations which could not be performed prior to the
test such as weld end preparation, cosmetic grinding on the base material which
does not affect the required thickness.
1.2 The completed vessels, except those tested in accordance with the
requirements of UG-100 and UG-101, shall have satisfactorily passed the hydrostatic
test.

2. Hydrostatic Pressure Test

2.1 Vessel designed for internal pressure shall be subjected to a hydrostatic
pressure that at every point in the vessel at least equal to 1.3 times the maximum
allowable working pressure multiplied by the lowest stress ratio(LSR) for the
materials of which the vessel is constructed.
2.2 Bolting shall not be included in the determination of the (LSR), except
when 1.3 times the LSR multiplied by the allowable stress of the bolt at its design
temperature exceeds 90% of the bolt material specified minimum yield strength at
the test temperature.
2.3 The hydrostatic test pressure reading shall be adjusted to account for any
static head conditions depending on the difference in elevation between the chamber
being tested and the pressure gauge.

3. Hydrostatic Test Calculations

3.1 The hydrostatic test pressure at the top of the vessel shall be the minimum
of the test pressures calculated by multiplying the basis for calculated test
pressure for each pressure element by 1.3 and reducing the value by the hydrostatic
head on the element.

3.2 The inspector shall reserve the right to require the manufacturer or the
designer to furnish the calculations used for determining the hydrostatic test
pressure for any part of the vessel.
3.3 If the hydrostatic test pressure is allowed to exceed, either
intentionally or accidentally, the value determined to the degree that the vessel
is subjected to visible permanent distortion, the inspector shall reserve the right
to reject the vessel.

4. Pressure Chamber Methods

4.1 Combination units shall be tested by one of the following methods
4.1.1 Pressure chambers of combination units that have been designed to operate
independently shall be hydrostatically tested as separate valves, that is, each
chamber shall be tested without pressure in the adjacent chamber. If the common
elements of a combination unit are designed for a larger differential pressure, the
hydrostatic shall be subject the common elements to at least their design
differential pressure.
4.1.2 When pressure chamber of combination units has their common elements
designed for maximum differential pressure, operation, shutdown, and differential
pressure is less than the higher pressure in the adjacent chambers, the common
elements shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test pressure of at least 1.3 time the
differential pressure.
4.1.2.1 The adjacent chamber shall be hydrostatically tested
simultaneously. Care must be taken to limit the differential pressure between the
chambers to the pressure.

5. Vacuum Techniques
5.1 Single wall vessels and individual pressure chambers of combination units
designed for vacuum only shall be subjected to either
(a) An internal hydrostatic pressure test in accordance with YG-99, or pneumatic
pressure test accordance with UG-100. The applied pressure shall not be less than
1.3 times the specified external design pressure.
(b) A vacuum test conducted at the lowest value of specified absolute internal
design pressure. A leak test shall be performed following a written procedure
complying with applicable technical requirements of Section V, Article 10 for the
leak test method and technique specified by user.

6. Leakage Examination
6.1 An inspection shall be made at a pressure not less than the test pressure
divided by 1.3. Except for leakage that might occur at temporary test closures for
those openings intended for welded connections.
6.2 Leakage from temporary seals shall be directed away to avoid masking
leaks from other joints

Visual inspection of joints and connections for leaks at the test pressure divided
by 1.3 may be waived provided:
6.2.1 A suitable gas leak test is applied.
6.2.2 A substitution of the gas leak test is by agreement reached between
manufacturer and inspector
6.2.3 All welded seams which will be hidden by assembly be given a visual
examination for workmanship prior to assembly.
6.2.4 The vessel will not contain a �lethal� substance.

7. Standard Temperature
7.1 Combustible liquids having a flash point less than 110�F may be used only
for near atmospheric temperature tests. It is recommended that the metal
temperature be maintained at least 30�F but not exceed 120�F to minimize the risk
of brittle fracture.
7.2 The test pressure shall not be applied until the vessel and its contents
are at about the same temperature.

D. Safety
1. Vents shall be provided at all high points of the vessel in the position
in which it is to be tested to purge possible air pockets while the vessel is
filling.
2. Before applying pressure, the test equipment shall be examined to see that
it is tight and that all low-pressure filling lines and other appurtenances that
should not be subjected to the test pressure have been disconnected.
3. Vessels, Except for those in lethal service, may be painted or otherwise
coated either internally or externally, and may be lined internally, prior to the
pressure test.