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Pneumatic Test Air Test Procedure
Pneumatic Test Air Test Procedure
1. SCOPE.............................................................................................................................................. 1
2. DEFINITIONS.................................................................................................................................... 2
3. STANDARDS AND REFERENCES................................................................................................... 2
4. RESPONSIBILITIES.......................................................................................................................... 2
5. QUALIFICATION................................................................................................................................ 2
6. GENERAL.......................................................................................................................................... 2
7. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS........................................................................................................ 3
8. TEST PROCEDURE.......................................................................................................................... 3
9. EVALUATION OF INDICATION......................................................................................................... 4
10. REPORTS.......................................................................................................................................... 4
1. SCOPE
The objective of the Pneumatic leak testing is to finding and locating of leak in reinforcement pad of
nozzle & manholes and etc when required by codes, construction and / or inspection & test
procedure in Improve Water Supply Quality at ------ Project.
This accomplished by applying a solution to local area of the interested surface causing the
formation of bubbles as leakage gas passes through the solution
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1. COMPANY
2.2. CONTRACTOR
2.3. SUBCONTRACTOR
2.4. Shall Indicates a mandatory requirement
2.5. Should Indicates a recommended practice
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
The following are the responsibilities of personnel involved in the scope of this method statement;
5. QUALIFICATION
5.1. Personnel who performing this examination shall meet the following,
5.1.1.Passes the Vision Examination (Eye Test) consisting of natural or corrected near distance
acuity in at least one eye such that each individual is capable of reading Jaeger No.2 test
chart or equivalent at distance not less than 12 inches (30.5 cm).
5.1.2.The operator shall be competent in the technique of the pneumatic testing, including
performing the examination, interpreting and evaluating the results.
5.1.3.QC Inspector.
6. GENERAL
The following requirements as specified in this procedure shall apply,
7.1.3 The bubble forming solution shall be compatible with the temperature conditions of the
test.
8. TEST PROCEDURE
8.1 Soak Time
Prior to examination the test pressure shall be held for a minimum of 15 min.
8.2 Surface Temperature
As standard technique, the temperature of the surface of the part to be examined shall
not be below 40°F (5°C) or above 125°F (50°C) throughout the examination. Local
heating or cooling is permitted provided temperature remain in the range of 40°F (5°C) to
125°F (50°C) during the examination. Where is impractical to comply with the foregoing
temperature limitations, other temperature may be used provided that the procedure is
demonstrated.
8.3 Procedure
8.3.1. Remove weld slag, mud, dirt, and other debris from all areas to be solution film tested
8.3.2. Connect test assembly to the weep hole in the reinforcing pad plate.
8.10 Grease shall be applied in vent hole after completion of leak test.
9. EVALUATION OF INDICATION
10. REPORTS
When the weld being examined is acceptable the Pneumatic Test, Report shall be issued and
submitted for CONTRACTOR / COMPANY for review.