SAFETY WARNING:

 Before conducting any pressure tests on hose, provisions must be made to ensure the
safety of the personnel performing the tests and to prevent any possible damage to
property.
 Only trained personnel using proper tools and adequate PPE should conduct any
pressure test.

PRESSURE TEST
GENERAL HYDROSTATIC TEST PROCEDURE
1) Once proper end connections have been chosen and attached to the hose assembly,
the hose is to be laid in a straight position.
 Test fittings must be rated at least at the same pressure as the
maximum pressure to be applied.

2) Mark immediately behind both fittings prior to pressurization in order to determine

whether there is any coupling slippage. Connect the hose to be tested to the supply
hose or manifold.

3) Elevate the exhaust end of the assembly and fill hose minimum water pressure.
Continue to elevate exhaust end until all the air has been removed from inside the hose.
Once all the air is exhausted, close the exhaust valve and replace hose in the straight
position. Restraints should be connected at this time.

4) After closing the exhaust valve, check all connections to insure there is no leaking.
Once all leaking has been eliminated, raise pressure to the hose’s rated working
pressure and hold. After approximately [time], visually inspect hose and couplings for
any leaking or unusual conditions. If any unusual conditions appear*******.

5) Hold pressure at the working pressure for [time] to check for leaks and perform any
measurements required. Once this is completed and the hose assembly shows no
signs of leaking, raise pressure to the test pressure and hold for [time].

6) Again, inspect assembly for any leaks and any excessive coupling movement. If any
leaking of the assembly occurs, immediately discontinue test and mark hose with
appropriate information for disposition later.

7) After test pressure has been maintained for [time] and the hose assembly has not
shown any signs of leaking or coupling movement, release pressure gradually until it is
reduced to zero. Once all pressure has been released, test caps must be removed, all
water drained from the hose and the ends of the hose couplings protected in a suitable
manner.
 Hold test
A hold test, when required, is a means of determining whether weakness will develop under a
given pressure for a specified period of time. Percent length change elongation or contraction)
is the difference between the length at 10 psi {0.069 MPa) (except wire braided or wire spiraled)
and that at the proof pressure times 100 divided by the length at 10 psi (0.069 MPa). Elongation
occurs if the length of the hose under the proof pressure is greater than at a pressure of 10 psi
(0.069 MPa). Contraction occurs if the length at the proof pressure is less than at 10 psi (0.069
MPa).
In testing wire braided or spiraled hose, the proof pressure is applied and the length recorded.
The pressure is then released and, at the end of 30 seconds, the length is measured; the
measurement obtained is termed the "original length."

TWIST TEST
Twist is a rotation of the free end of the hose while under pressure. A first reading is taken at
10 psi (0.069 MPa) and a second reading at proof pressure. The difference, in degrees,
between the 10 psi (0.069 MPa) base and that at the proof pressure is the twist. Twist is
reported as right twist (to tighten couplings) or left twist. Standing at the pressure inlet and
looking toward the free end of a hose, a clockwise turning is right twist and counterclockwise
is left twist.

ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY TEST

An assembly that requires static grounding, like steam hose or chemical hose, must be tested
for electrical continuity. The test ensures that the static electrical charge, which builds up during
the transport of certain products, has a path to ground.
Without a ground path, the static charge can cause serious damage to the carcass of the hose,
life-threatening injuries to handling personnel, and/or an explosion that could result in
extensive destruction of property.
3. Before conducting an electrical continuity test, contact the hose manufacturer for
instructions on the proper method and criteria.
4. Use a multimeter to perform the test. A multimeter registers electrical resistance in ohms.
5. Compare the multimeter reading to the one provided by the hose manufacturer. If the
multimeter does not register or the reading is not what the hose manufacturer specified,
reinstall the couplings to ensure that the grounding wire is contacting the couplings.
6. Retest the assembly.
7. Record the results, and tag or mark the assembly.

Dimension check
The periodic hydrostatic tests should be performed for a minimum of five minutes at 1.5 or 2.0
the recommended working pressure of the hose. Contact the manufacturer/supplier for the
recommended test pressure. During the hydrostatic test, the hose should be straight, not coiled
or in a kinked position. Water is the recommended test medium unless some other medium is
required by the manufacturer or customer.
A regular schedule for testing should be followed and inspection/testing records maintained.

Hold test
A hold test, when required, is a means of determining whether weakness will develop under a
given pressure for a specified period of time. Percent length change elongation or contraction) is
the difference between the length at 10 psi {0.069 MPa) (except wire braided or wire spiraled) and
that at the proof pressure times 100 divided by the length at 10 psi (0.069 MPa). Elongation occurs
if the length of the hose under the proof pressure is greater than at a pressure of 10 psi (0.069
MPa). Contraction occurs if the length at the proof pressure is less than at 10 psi (0.069 MPa).

In testing wire braided or spiraled hose, the proof pressure is applied and the length recorded. The
pressure is then released and, at the end of 30 seconds, the length is measured; the measurement
obtained is termed the "original length."

Full care and precaution shall be given by the field management for the safety of the
workmen to prevents accidents during the execution of the works.

As a rule, test shall be hydrostatic, using fresh water or industrial water. The water shall
have a suitable corrosion inhibitor which meets Owner approval. Where the use of sea water
is unavoidable, agreement between Owner and Construction Contractor shall be made,
before proceeding with the work. When sea water is used, quick draining and sufficient
cleaning by fresh water shall be performed after completion of the testing.

Choice of manometer:
The manometer selected to the test should be calibrated and dispose of a
calibration certificate
 Once proper end connections have been chosen and attached to the hose assembly, the hose is to
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be laid in a straight position.

Mark immediately behind both fittings prior to pressurization in order to determine whether there is
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any coupling slippage. Connect the hose to be tested to the supply hose or manifold

Elevate the exhaust end of the assembly and fill hose minimum water pressure. Continue to elevate
exhaust end until all the air has been removed from inside the hose. Once all the air is exhausted,
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close the exhaust valve and replace hose in the straight position. Restraints should be connected at
this time.

After closing the exhaust valve, check all connections to insure there is no leaking. Once all leaking
has been eliminated, raise pressure to the hose’s rated working pressure and hold. After
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approximately [time], visually inspect hose and couplings for any leaking or unusual conditions. If any
unusual conditions appear*******

Hold pressure at the working pressure for [time] to check for leaks and perform any measurements
5 required. Once this is completed and the hose assembly shows no signs of leaking, raise pressure to
the test pressure and hold for [time].

Again, inspect assembly for any leaks and any excessive coupling movement. If any leaking of the
6 assembly occurs, immediately discontinue test and mark hose with appropriate information for
disposition later.

After test pressure has been maintained for [time] and the hose assembly has not shown any signs
of leaking or coupling movement, release pressure gradually until it is reduced to zero. Once all
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pressure has been released, test caps must be removed, all water drained from the hose and the
ends of the hose couplings protected in a suitable manner