VACUUM TESTING

PROCEDURE
No.: PTC.NDT.P05.JXN
Rev.: 0
Date: 07.05.2013
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5.4. Openings
All openings shall be sealed using plugs, covers, sealing wax, cement, or other suitable
material that can be readily and completely removed after completion of the test.
6. EQUIPMENT
6.1. Bubble solution
The bubble solution shall produce a film that does not break away from the area to be
tested, and the bubbles formed shall not break rapidly due to air dying or low surface
tension. The number of bubbles contained in the solution should be minimized to reduce
the problem of discriminating between existing bubbles and those caused by leakage.
Soap or detergents designed specifically for cleaning shall not be used for the bubbles
forming solution.
The bubbles forming solution shall be compatible with the temperature conditions of the
test.
6.2. Vacuum Box
The vacuum box used shall be of convenient size (e.g. 150mm wide by 750mm long)
and contain a glass window in the top. The open bottom edge shall be equipped with a
suitable gasket to form a seal against the test surface. Suitable connections, valves,
lighting, and gage shall be provided. The gage shall have a range of 0 to 760 mmHg (0
to 15 psi or 0 to 100kPa) pressure units.
6.3. Vacuum Source
The required vacuum can be developed in the box by any convenient method (e.g., air
ejector, vacuum pump, or motor intake manifold). The gage shall register a partial
vacuum of at least 760 mmHg (15 psi or 100kPa) below atmospheric pressure or the
partial vacuum required by the referencing Code Section.