Dokumentnamn/Dokument name

Reg. Nr./Reg. No.

Hydro test procedure

Utfrdare/Issued by Godknd/Approved by

GEN-C 0026
Utgva/Issue

Conny Johansson
Publiserad/Published

Bjrn Hillefors
Godknt datum/Approval date

9
Sida/Page

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

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HYDRO TEST PROCEDURE

1. Scope This procedure describes pressure testing of plate heat exchangers with water. Project or order related additional requirements to this procedure will be covered by an addendum. 2. Procedure Step 1 Mount test flanges on side 1. Inlet and outlet locations are written in the work order. Check that the manometer is calibrated within the last 3 months. Fill the heat exchanger with fresh water (less than 30 ppm chloride content) with a temperature of min 10C. Close the air venting valve when all the air is evacuated. Raise the pressure to correct test pressure according to the work order and/or general arrangement drawing and close the valve. During the time that the heat exchanger is under pressure, it is to be inspected for leakage, inwards and outwards. Check the manometer to see that there is no pressure drop below the stated test pressure. No leakage or residual deformation is permissible. If there is leakage due to holes in plates, the position on the defective plates are determined in the following manner: o The distance inside the port from the cover to the leakage is measured. o The same dimension to be measured on the outside of the plate pack. o The position is marked with a clip. o Remove 4-6 plates around the leakage. o These plates are examined using penetrant test. The following measures are to be taken in case of leakage: Leakage because of Corrective measure Defective plate Change the plate Bad adhesion Re-glue the gaskets Defective gasket Change the gasket After carrying out the corrective measures, pressure test the heat exchanger again until it is leak free.

Step 2 Perform pressure test on the second side as per above stated procedure.

Dokumentnamn/Dokument name

Reg. Nr./Reg. No.

Hydro test procedure

Utfrdare/Issued by Godknd/Approved by

GEN-C 0026
Utgva/Issue

Conny Johansson
Publiserad/Published

Bjrn Hillefors
Godknt datum/Approval date

9
Sida/Page

2007-02-06

2007-02-06

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Step 3 Drain the unit after successful pressure test. Sign the final inspection report that the unit is successfully pressure tested.

3. Time schedule for pressure tests A. PED 97/23/EC with CE-mark. PHE shall be pressure tested 30 minutes on each side. B. PED 97/23/EC acc. to SEP. PHE shall be pressure tested 15 minutes on each side. C. ASME VIII, Div 1. PHE shall be pressure tested 30 minutes on each side. D. Double wall (GD) exchangers 30 minutes on first side 30 minutes on second side 240 minutes (4 hours) double sided 4. Pressure gauge range Pressure tests between 0-20 bar 10-35 bar 30-55 bar Use gauge 0-25 bar 0-40 bar 0-60 bar