Professional Training and Consultation

API 510 Preparatory

5 - 16 Mar 2005, Dammam
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DAILY POINTS TO RECALL (DAY 2)

1. Hydro-Test is Standard Pressure test on Completed Vessels.

Hyd. Test Pr. = 1.3 x MAWP x stress ratio
Insp. Pressure (hydro) = test pr. / 1.3
Min. Test temp = MDMT + 30 deg. F
Max. Inspection Pr. = 120 deg. F

2. Pneumatic test is performed if Hydro is not possible due to design

or process reasons. Prior to the test, NDT as per UW-50 is
mandatory. Pneumatic Test pr = 1.1 x MAWP x Stress ratio,
Pressure should be increased in steps (Total 6).

1st step – 50% of Test pressure

2nd to 6 step – 10% of Test for Insp. Pr. (pneumatic) = Test pr. /1.1

3. Pressure Gauge range should be about twice the Test Pressure,

However, in any case it shall not be lower than 1.5 times and not
higher than 4 times the Test Pressure.

4. Vessel MAWP represents the Maximum Safe Pressure holding

capacity of the vessel. Vessel MAWP is measured at top-most point.
And is lowest of vessel part MAWPs.

5. For vertical vessels, Hydrostatic pressure due to liquid with specific

gravity =1
1 ft of height = 0.433 psig.
Or, 1 meter of height = 0.1 Bar

6. Total pressure at any point of Vertical vessel is given by:

Total Pr. = Vessel MAWP + h x 0.433.
(h = height from top in ft.)

7. If part MAWP and elevations are known, Vessel MAWP can be

calculated by the deducting hydrostatic pressure from part MAWP.

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Professional Training and Consultation
API 510 Preparatory
5 - 16 Mar 2005, Dammam
Page 2 of 2

DAILY POINTS TO RECALL (DAY 2)

8. If part MAWP and elevations are known, Vessel MAWP can be

calculated by the deducting hydrostatic pressure from part MAWP.

9. Ext. pressure is worked out on basis of Geometric factor A (which

depends on L/Do and Do/t ratios) and factor B ( depends on A, )

4B
Allowable Ext. Pressure, Pa = 3 Do / t 

10. For values of A falling to left of material line in the material chart,
2 AE
Pa = 3( Do / t )

11. Name plate shows The Code stamping, MAWP, design temp.,
MDMT, and Extent of Radiography.

12. For the impact test requirement, UCS 66 curve. If MDMT-thickness

combination falls on or above the curve, impact testing is exempted
Additional Exemptions are given as per UG-20(f) and UCS = 68 (c).

13. ASME materials (SA) shall be used for code stamped vessel
fabrication instead of ASTM (A) materials.

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