Hydrostatic Test Procedure: 1. Scope

Procedure No.
AR-TB-HT-001
HYDROSTATIC TEST
TEBBIN PLANT
QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE Page 2 of 4
1. Scope
This Procedure is applicable to Boilers, Boiler External Piping and Pressure Vessels constructed to
ASME Code Sec. 1, B 31.1 & Sec. VIII, Div. 1 respectively. It also applies to Code items Repairs
and Alterations in accordance with the National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)
2. References
ASME Code Sec. 1

ASME B 31.1
ASME Code Sec. VIII, Div. 1
National Board Inspection Code
3. Pressure Gauges
At least one calibrated pressure gauge shall be directly connected to the Code item being tested at
the highest point, and shall be visible to the operator controlling the test.
The pressure gauge shall have a range of about double the test pressure, but shall not be less then
1 ½ nor more than 4 times the test pressure .
An additional calibrated pressure gauge may be fitted at a suitable location visible to the operator
controlling the pressure at all time. If not fitted at the highest point, then the test pressure shall be
accordingly corrected for the static head difference
4. Test Medium
.
The test medium shall normally be potable water for carbon and low alloy steel Code items.
For high alloy steel, such as austenitic stainless steels, demineralized water shall be used. .
5. Filling with Test Medium and Venting

.
Test medium shall be supplied to the Code item begin tested through a connection at the lowest
point. The filling connection shall be fitted with a suitable valve.
Nozzles or other openings at the top of item being tested shall be left open during filling to allow
for proper and complete venting of air.
When the item being tested is completely filled with the test medium, all openings shall be closed,
not fully secured tightened while pumping is in progress to ensure complete venting, and then
secularly tightened.
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Procedure No. AR-TB-HT-001

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QUALITY CONTROL
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The pressure is then raised gradually until the specified test pressure is reached.
Then all valves are securely tightened
The test pressure shall be at least the test pressure required by the applicable Code Section, but shall not
exceed the limits detailed in Table No. 1.
The test medium temperature shall not be less than that stated in Table No. 2.
6. Holding Time and Close Examination

The test pressure shall be maintained for at least 10 minutes, and then reduced gradually to the close
examination pressure as stated in Table No. 3.
Close visual examination of all joints and connection shall then be carried out for any signs of leakage
and/or deformation.
The metal temperature during the close examination shall not exceed that stated in Table No. 2.
7. Release of Pressure
Upon completion of the test, the pressure shall be released by opening the valve at the highest connection
and allowing the pressure to drop gradually to atmospheric pressure. The item being tested shall then be
drained through a connection at the bottom, while leaving sufficient opening at top open.
Table 1 : Maximum Limit of Pressure During Hydrostatic Test

APPLICABLE CODE MAXIMUM UPPER LIMIT OF PRESSURE DURING
SECTION THE TEST
ASME CODE SEC. 1 & 6% above test pressure

ASME B 31.1
ASME CODE SEC. VIII, 6% above test pressure when standard hydrostatic test is applied.
Div. 1 Nile when calculated test pressure is used as per Sec. VIII, Div. 1,
3-2
NATIONAL BOARD For Boilers and/or BEP, as for Sec. I, above .

INSPECTION CODE For pressure vessels as for Sec. VIII, Div. 1, above
(NBIC)
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QUALITY CONTROL
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Table 2 : Maximum & Minimum Metal Temperature during Hydrostatic Test
APPLICABLE CODE MINIMUM METAL MAXIMUM METAL

SECTION TEMPERATURE TEMPERATURE
DURING CLOSE
EXAMINATION
ASME CODE SEC. 1 & 700 F (210 C) 1200F (490C)
ASME B 31.1
ASME CODE SEC. VIII, 300 F (170 C) above MDMT 1200F (490C)
Div. 1
NATIONAL BOARD For Boilers & BEP, as for Sec. I, above. 1200F (490C)
For pressure vessels 600F (15.60C) Unless
INSPECTION CODE notch toughness properties permit lower
(NBIC) temperatures.
Table 3 : Pressure During Close Examination
APPLICABLE CODE CLOSE EXAMINATION REMARKS

SECTION PRESSURE
ASME CODE SEC. 1 & Pressure equal to MAWP

ASME B 31.1
ASME CODE SEC. VIII, Test pressure divided by 1.3

Div. 1
NATIONAL BOARD Pressure equal to MAWP, when

INSPECTION CODE test pressure is in excess of
(NBIC) MAWP, otherwise test pressure
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QUALITY CONTROL
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PROCEDURE
HYDROSTATIC TEST
PROCEDURE
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Procedure No.

ASME Code Sec. 1

5. Filling with Test Medium and Venting

Procedure No. AR-TB-HT-001

6. Holding Time and Close Examination

Table 1 : Maximum Limit of Pressure During Hydrostatic Test

ASME CODE SEC. 1 & 6% above test pressure

NATIONAL BOARD For Boilers and/or BEP, as for Sec. I, above .

Table 2 : Maximum & Minimum Metal Temperature during Hydrostatic Test

APPLICABLE CODE MINIMUM METAL MAXIMUM METAL

Table 3 : Pressure During Close Examination

APPLICABLE CODE CLOSE EXAMINATION REMARKS

ASME CODE SEC. 1 & Pressure equal to MAWP

ASME CODE SEC. VIII, Test pressure divided by 1.3

NATIONAL BOARD Pressure equal to MAWP, when

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