5) Oil Chalk Test PDF
5) Oil Chalk Test PDF
5) Oil Chalk Test PDF
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PROJECT TITLE
PROCEDURE FOR OIL-CHALK TEST
2. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this procedure is provide a necessary guide line to carry out oil-
chalk test to check the weld joint of shell to annular plate.
3. SURFACE PREPARATION:
The surface to be examined and the adjacent area within at least 1 shall be
cleaned thoroughly, must be dry and free from dirt, oil, grease, scale, welding
flux, spatters, paint and other foreign matter that could obstruct surface
openings or otherwise interfere with the examination.
4. APPLICABLE CODE:
API 650 Sec (Clause 7.2.4 (d)) / ASME Section V article 6).
5. PROCEDURE:
After completion of root weld from inside of the shell to bottom joint, apply wet
chalk solution by brush on the root weld uniformly.
Allow the weld joint to dry thoroughly and then spray diesel/ kerosene on the
opposite side of the weld (outside) by using the hand spray pump.
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02 OF 02
PROJECT TITLE
PROCEDURE FOR OIL-CHALK TEST
8. INSPECTION REPORT:
Test shall be carried out jointly and to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge.
Test to be recorded in the approved format.
CONTRACTOR
Hindustan Petroleum Crop. Ltd. Hindustan Petroleum Crop. Ltd