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A78857-2 2.21 Hydrostaticting Testing Standard - A5E3L0 PDF
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Table of Contents
1.0 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, CODES, STANDARDS, AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................... 5
2.1 Pembina Standards and Specifications ............................................................................. 5
2.2 Industry Codes and Standards ........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Legislation and Provincial Regulations .............................................................................. 6
2.4 Application ......................................................................................................................... 6
2.5 Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) ............................................................. 7
2.6 Conflict Between Specifications, Codes, and Standards ................................................... 9
3.0 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................... 10
3.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 10
3.2 Language Use ................................................................................................................... 10
3.3 Definitions and Acronyms ............................................................................................... 10
4.0 STANDARD PRACTICE FOR PRESSURE TEST PLAN/TEST PACKS ..................................... 15
4.1 Corporation Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 15
4.2 Contractor/Test Operator Responsibilities ..................................................................... 16
4.3 Test Pressure and Duration ............................................................................................. 18
4.4 Test Medium and Test Temperature ............................................................................... 18
4.5 Site Preparation and Contingency Plan ........................................................................... 18
4.6 Hazard Mitigation, Safety Precautions, and Environmental Issues ................................ 18
4.7 Special Alternate Test, Tie-in Welds, Closure Welds, and Hydrotest Waiver ................. 18
4.8 Pressure/Volume (PV) Plot .............................................................................................. 19
4.9 Pressure Test Equipment and Components .................................................................... 19
5.0 TEST GUIDELINES........................................................................................................ 20
5.1 General ............................................................................................................................ 20
5.2 Test Water ....................................................................................................................... 20
5.3 Test Preparation – Field Guidelines................................................................................. 21
5.4 Hydrostatic Test Guidelines ............................................................................................. 22
5.5 Test Records .................................................................................................................... 22
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1.0 SCOPE
This document provides technical support and guidelines for hydrostatic testing of equipment and
piping defined as pressure-retaining components by the relevant ASME Codes of construction and
legislative regulations. The codes and regulations listed below further define the required scope and
limitations of testing of those components constructed to these codes which are contained within the
defined scope of construction.
This Recommended Practice shall be mainly applied on facilities piping systems designed and
constructed in accordance with the latest editions of ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3 and CSA Z662, which are
regulated under the various local jurisdictions.
When the need to apply the requirements of CSA Z662 pipelines under a Pipeline Act or other B31
pressure piping system such as B31.1, B31.4, and B31.8, etc. in regions where there may or not be
jurisdictional controls, the Pembina Technical Services Group shall be informed immediately and a
request for any required direction shall be formally submitted by the Designated Engineer or the
equivalent level of management.
Detailed reference to the project-specific requirements shall be made when the Request for Quote is
provided to Bidders. Bidders shall verify receipt/review of those requirements and any exceptions taken
shall be clarified with written acceptance prior to contract award.
The following specific standards and codes listed as part of any jurisdictional regulations shall apply.
Work shall be in accordance with the latest revision/edition of all applicable codes, standards,
specifications, legislation and regulations listed below. The term “latest edition” shall be interpreted as
the revision including addenda/amendments of the publication in effect on the date of purchase order
or contract award. As regularly occurs, various industry standards cite a specific revision of another
code. Common usage is that this be regarded as mandatory and that the latest revision including any
amendments would otherwise apply where the reference is undated. Some standards permit the use of
newer or amended editions at the discretion of the user. Overall, it is intended that the more stringent
requirement shall be met and any conflict brought about by a subsequent revision of a referenced code
shall be referred to the Corporation for resolution. Except as modified by the requirements specified
herein or the details of any drawings, all work shall comply with the applicable provisions of the
referenced publications.
Where design/fabrication criteria or code and standards requirements are affected by city, provincial,
state or federal stipulations, this document shall be used as a recommended practice and project-
specific amendments shall be added as necessary to ensure compliance.
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2.4 Application
For Pembina Canadian Operations (within all Canadian jurisdictions) the provisions of CSA B51,
jurisdictional requirements, and the applicable Code(s) of construction shall apply including any
exemptions current to the time of construction.
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For Pembina International Operations there may or may not be a jurisdiction to support regulatory
requirements for a specific region. Notification shall be given to any existing jurisdiction for the verification
of the compliance level required by Pembina. This shall be the responsibility of the Pembina Designated
Engineer or the equivalent level of management and shall be subject to the review and endorsement of
the Pembina Technical Services Group.The applicable Code(s) of construction shall apply including any
exemptions current to the time of construction.
Where a jurisdiction does not exist, notification shall be given to the Pembina Technical Services Group to
evaluate/verify the compliance level required by the Corporation. This notification shall be the
responsibility of the Pembina Designated Engineer or the equivalent level of management. It is intended
that a team effort will produce the level of compliance required to ensure, as a minimum, that the
applicable Code(s) of construction applies including any exemptions current to the time of construction.
All applications for jurisdictional approval are subject to review by the Pembina Technical Services Group
and a request for any required direction shall be formally submitted by the Designated Engineer or the
equivalent level of management.
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Pembina representatives performing inspections shall meet the minimum requirements of the Code(s)
of construction specific to the project as follows:
• ASME B31.1, Chapter I, Scope and Definitions, and Chapter VI, Inspection, Examination, and
Testing (Qualifications of the Owner’s Inspector); and
• ASME B31.3, Chapter I, Scope and Definitions, and Chapter VI, Inspection, Examination, and
Testing (Qualifications of the Owner’s Inspector).
When not defined in the Code of construction, other supporting qualifications and /or experience may
or not be required. The required qualifications of individuals and/or companies shall be determined by
project complexity on a project-by-project basis. The Designated Engineer shall be responsible for the
appointment of Pembina’s representative to the project, with the recommendation/approval of the
Technical Services Group.
Pembina representatives performing inspections shall verify compliance as follows:
• Evaluate technical data as a minimum, perform inspections and witness tests, etc.
• The Designated Engineer will establish and coordinate inspection hold points with the
Vendor. Accessibility to all Vendors’ fabrication shops, manufacturing and test facilities, etc.
is MANDATORY.
• The acceptance of the results or its option not to carry out this examination does not relieve
the Vendors from their responsibilities and liabilities with respect to defective materials and
workmanship.
2.5.2 Responsibilities for Pembina International Operations are defined as follows:
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES - International
Contractors performing fabrication, examinations, and/or pressure testing shall maintain a quality
program meeting the intent of ASQC Q9002 or equivalent and acceptable to the Pembina Technical
Services Group. In addition, Contractors performing fabrication of facility piping systems shall maintain
valid quality program registration with the local jurisdiction when applicable.
Contractors shall be familiar with, and experienced in, the Code(s) of construction specific to the project
as follows:
Contractors performing fabrication, examinations, and/or pressure testing shall meet the minimum
requirements of ASME B31.1. Chapter I Scope and Definitions, Chapter V, Fabrication, Assembly, and
Erection, Chapter VI, Inspection, and Testing, and all other applicable sections and paragraphs.
Contractors performing fabrication, examinations, and/or pressure testing shall meet the minimum
requirements of ASME B31.3, Chapter I Scope and Definitions (specifically Manufacturer, Fabricator, and
Erector), Chapter V, Fabrication, Assembly, and Erection, Chapter VI, Inspection, Examination, and
Testing, and all other applicable sections and paragraphs.
Contractors performing fabrication, examinations, and/or pressure testing shall meet the minimum
requirements of ASME B31.4, Chapter I, Scope and Definitions, Chapter V, Construction, Welding, and
Assembly, Chapter VI, Inspection and Testing, and all other applicable sections and paragraphs.
Contractors performing fabrication, examinations and / or pressure testing shall meet the minimum
requirements of ASME B31.8, General Provisions and Definitions, Scope and Intent and all other
applicable sections and paragraphs including Chapter I, Materials and Equipment, Chapter II, Welding,
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Chapter III, Piping System Components and Fabrication Details, and Chapter IV, Design, Installation, and
Testing, and all other applicable sections and paragraphs.
Various responsibilities exist to ensure that QA and QC in Pembina Standards, for products and services,
will be met as required by Pembina Pipeline Corporation Pressure Equipment Integrity Management
Program Manual, TS-FAC-MAN-0001.
The Designated Engineer or the equivalent level of management shall be responsible for distribution of
project requirements with direct reference to the applicable jurisdictional requirements, Specifications,
Codes of construction and Recommended Practices.
Contractors shall be subject to a Pembina Technical Services audit/review determined by the Pembina
Technical Services Group on an as-needed basis.
PEMBINA (or RESPRESENTATIVE) RESPONSIBILITIES - International
Pembina representatives performing inspections shall meet the minimum requirements of the Code (s)
of construction specific to the project as follows:
• ASME B31.1, Chapter I, Scope and Definitions and Chapter VI, Inspection, Examination, and
Testing ( Qualifications of the Owner’s Inspector);
• ASME B31.3, Chapter I, Scope and Definitions and Chapter VI, Inspection, Examination, and
Testing (Qualifications of the Owner’s Inspector);
• ASME B31.4, Chapter I, Scope and Definitions and Chapter VI, Inspection and Testing
(Qualification of Inspector); and
• ASME B31.8, General Provisions and Definitions, Scope and Intent, and all other applicable
sections and paragraphs including 841.22, Inspection Provisions.
When not defined in the Code of construction, other supporting qualifications and /or experience may
or not be required. The required qualifications of individuals and/or companies shall be determined by
project complexity on a project-by-project basis. The Designated Engineer shall be responsible for the
appointment of Pembina’s representative to the project, with the recommendation/approval of the
Technical Services Group.
Pembina representatives performing inspections shall verify compliance as follows:
• Evaluate technical data as a minimum, perform inspections and witness tests, etc.
• The Designated Engineer will establish and coordinate inspection hold points with the
Vendor. Accessibility to all Vendors’ fabrication shops, manufacturing, and test facilities, etc.
is MANDATORY.
• The acceptance of the results or its option not to carry out this examination does not relieve
the Vendors from their responsibilities and liabilities with respect to defective materials and
workmanship.
2.6.1 General
Where a conflict occurs between this Recommended Practice and any specification, regulation, code, or
standard that has been specified for a particular service or item of equipment, the Owners Technical
Services Group shall be consulted and a written ruling shall be obtained before any work is started.
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Where a Code of construction or Standard is not represented in this Recommended Practice, the
Designated Engineer and Technical Services Group shall determine the best course of action through the
Management of Change (MOC) process and a directive shall be given to the Project as to the best course
of action to be undertaken which shall satisfy all safety, quality, cost, and delivery issues.
Where regulatory codes or regulations conflict with the specification, it is intended that the more
stringent specification shall govern (to be referred to the Corporation for resolution).
3.1 Overview
The Corporation has defined certain terms to ensure correct interpretation, where such terms (or their
derivatives) appear throughout this practice.
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ASQC Q9002 - American Society for Quality Control: Quality Systems-Model for Quality Assurance in
Production, Installation, and Servicing.
Alteration - A change in the item described on the original Manufacturer's Data Report which affects the
pressure-containing capability of the pressure-retaining item. Non-physical changes such as an increase
in the maximum allowable working pressure (internal or external), increase in design temperature, or a
reduction in minimum temperature shall be considered alterations.
AQP - Alberta Quality Program number issued by ABSA. A company holding a valid AQP number from
ABSA is qualified to undertake activities that are authorized by the Certificate of Authorization Permit.
ASME - American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
ASNT – The American Society for Nondestructive Testing.
Boiler External Piping and Joint (BEP) - Piping which is subject to mandatory inspection by the
Authorized Inspector, as defined in ASME BPVC Section I and ASME B31.1.
Buyer - Any Engineering company working on behalf of Pembina.
CAP - Certificate of Authorization Permit issued by ABSA.
CGSB - Canadian General Specifications Board. This body provides acceptance criteria for inspection
levels of personnel performing nondestructive testing.
Competent, in relation to a person – Possessing the appropriate qualifications, knowledge, skills, and
experience to perform the work safely and in accordance with the Act [PESR, Section I Interpretation].
CRN - Canadian Registration Number issued by a pressure equipment jurisdiction in Canada as per the
requirements of CSA B51. A CRN is a design registration number and in the case of pressure equipment
for use in Alberta, a number issued by ABSA.
CSA - Canadian Standards Association.
CSA B51 - Boiler, Pressure Vessel, and Pressure Piping Code.
Certified Individual (CI) - An individual who is qualified and certified in accordance with the Alberta
requirements that coincide with ASME requirements, to perform the duties of a CI as specified by the
ASME Code. The CI is responsible for Safety Codes Act compliance when the A.I. is not involved.
Closure Welds - (ASME B31.3) – “The final weld connecting piping systems or components which have
been successfully tested in accordance with Para. 345 need not be leak tested provided the weld is
examined in-process in accordance with Para. 344.7 and passes 100% radiographic examination in
accordance with Para. 344.5 or 100% ultrasonic examination in accordance with Para. 344.6”.
ASME Code - American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code or
Pressure Piping Code declared in force [PESR Section I, Interpretation].
Contractor - Shall include all contractors engaged in the construction, reconstruction, improvement, or
dismantling of any physical structure that is part of Pembina’s facilities.
Construction Drawings - Are any drawings which are not sent to the Jurisdictional Authority Design
Survey.
Corporation - Pembina Pipeline Corporation.
Designated Engineer - Qualified engineer designated by Pembina.
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Procedure Qualification Record (PQR) - A document that records what occurred during the welding of a
test coupon and the results of testing of the coupon. A Procedure Qualification Record is used to
support one or more Welding Procedure Specifications. With the exception of that allowed by ASME
Code Section IX paragraph QW-200.2, revisions to Procedure Qualification Records are not permitted
without dated recertification of the PQR.
Pressure Piping System - Pipes, tubes, conduits, fittings, gaskets, bolting, and other components that
make up a system for the conveyance of an expansible fluid under pressure and may also control the
flow of that fluid [PESR].
Pressure Plant - A pressure vessel or a system or arrangement of pressure vessels and the pressure
piping system used in connection with the pressure vessel or the system or arrangement of pressure
vessels [PESR].
Power Plant - A boiler in which steam or other vapour is generated at a pressure exceeding 103 kPa or a
temperature exceeding 121°C, a boiler in which liquid can be heated to a pressure 1100 kPa or a
temperature exceeding 121°C or both, or a system or arrangement of boilers described in the two
foregoing sentences and the pressure vessels, pressure piping systems, and fittings used in connection
with one or more of the boilers [PESR].
PRD - A Pressure Relief Device.
PV - Pressure/Volume.
QA - Quality Assurance is a way of preventing mistakes or defects in manufactured products and
avoiding problems when delivering solutions or services to customers which ISO 9000 defines as "part
of quality management focused on providing confidence that quality requirements will be fulfilled".
QC - Quality Control (part of a QMS focused on fulfilling quality requirements).
Quality Control Manager (QCM) - An employee of Pembina designated by the President to have the
responsibility and authority to maintain this Quality Control System, and the organizational freedom to
recognize quality control problems and provide solutions to those problems.
Quality Control Inspector (QCI) - An employee of Pembina designated by the Quality Control Manager
to perform the quality control duties as specified in this Quality Control Manual. The Quality Control
Inspector reports directly to the Quality Control Manager on any quality related matter.
QMS - Quality Management System for the purpose of directing and controlling an organization with
regard to quality.
Repair (In-Service Equipment) The work necessary to restore a pressure-retaining item to a safe and
satisfactory condition where there is no deviation from the original design.
SCA - Safety Codes Act enacted by the Legislative Assembly of Alberta.
SCO - A Safety Codes Officer employed by ABSA.
SNT-TC-1A – The American Society for Nondestructive Testing, Inc. Recommended Practice No.SNT-TC-
1A, Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing (Accepted as an ANSI Code of
construction).
Subcontractor - A company/individual who is qualified and proven capable in performing duties in
compliance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act and customer specifications.
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System Test - A test that includes multiple sections of piping, having the same or different design
pressures, but which are tested together at one time using a single test procedure and pressure.
Sub-Vendor - Any party engaged by the Vendor with the approval of Pembina to undertake a specific
part of the work.
Test Temperature - The minimum system temperature occurring during the test period.
Tubing - A component in a pressure piping system.
Turn-over Package - The compilation of the pertinent manufacturing documents as referenced in the
Table of Contents of the Manufacturing Data Book as requested by the Client and forwarded at time of
shipping (also variously known as “Shipping Dossier” or “Mud Book”).
Vendor - The successful bidder.
Vessel Designer - The qualified and competent individual assigned the responsibility of developing,
reviewing, and controlling the code calculations of the vessel design.
Visual Testing (VT) - Is the required, on-going examination and inspection of pressure equipment, where
the Examiner and the Inspector participate in a visual review of the construction or assembly. Particular
attention is paid to the required testing at which time the entire assembly is visually examined and
inspected for Code compliance and leaks.
Welder - Within this practice (unless specifically differentiated as Welding Operator(s)) Welder(s) shall
be understood to include an individual who performs manual or semiautomatic welding as well as an
individual who operates machine or automatic welding equipment.
Welding Examiner - A qualified contractor to Pembina. The Welding Examiner must hold a Welding
Examiner Certificate of Competency issued pursuant to the Alberta Pressure Welders Regulation and/or
have qualifications that have been accepted by ABSA as a Welding Examiner.
WPS - A Welding Procedure Specification meeting the requirements of ASME Section IX Code.
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of the combined systems at the lowest pressure. Note, FOR EXAMPLE, that while B31.3
permits hydrotest to material specified minimum yield strength (SMYS) at test
temperature as per Para. 345.2.1, this Recommended Practice imposes test pressure
not exceeding 90% SMYS as per Para. 345.5.4 (providing the same margin to avoid
yielding as for pneumatic testing).
o Although there will be exceptions based on welded connectivity etc., this
Recommended Practice imposes that the following be excluded from piping pressure
tests/Test Pack configuration as reflected on the Test Pack Diagram:
Pressure vessels, filters, and storage tanks.
Heat exchangers and fired heaters.
Rotating equipment - pumps, compressors, and turbines.
Where equipment item “test-through” cannot be avoided, confirm that
structure/foundation is designed to support water - filled equipment and supported
piping.
Safety valves, rupture disks, flame arrestors, expansion joints, steam traps, control
valves, locally – mounted pressure/level gauges and flow meters, in-line process
valves (particularly those soft – seated), and check valves (alternately,
flapper/piston removed/blocked open).
Packaged equipment/piping systems otherwise tested.
Plumbing systems otherwise tested.
Lines and systems open to atmosphere including drains, vents, open discharge of
relief valve, and atmospheric sewers/building drains.
Instrument lead/impulse lines from first process block valve to instrument shall be
otherwise tested to associated process piping standards but shall exclude the
instrument. Instrument take-offs, process lead lines, sample lines, etc. shall be
tested to first block valve with the associated process piping.
• Rationalizing test pressures as a result of maximizing test limits to 90% SMYS is permitted in
the interest of test efficiency improvement gained by reducing the number of Test Packs.
• Line blinds/blanks shall conform to ASME B16.48 as applicable or may otherwise be
calculated by the rules of B31.3 Para. 304.5.3.
• Note that the requirements for temporary pipe supports and spring support blocks/chocks
shall be clearly identified on piping ISO’s with the facility blaze-ribbon tagged to high-light
their post – test removal requirement.
• Preparation of detailed Test Pack Diagram schematically depicting:
o Marked P&ID’s and piping ISO’s reflecting extent/limit of test.
o Fill/vent/drain locations. Specific reference shall be made to the provision made to
prevent system vacuum build upon draining of the test medium post-test.
o Test head/manifold arrangement and hook-up/temporary piping.
o Water supply pumps hook-up.
o Pressure pump hook-up.
o Blowdown compressor hook-up (as required).
o Location and range of pressure gauges. A minimum of two calibrated devices are
required - one located at an accessible low point and the other on the high point of the
test configuration.
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4.7 Special Alternate Test, Tie-in Welds, Closure Welds, and Hydrotest Waiver
When required by the Designated Engineer, the following guidelines may apply:
Alternates to the mandated hydrostatic test required by ASME B31.3 Para. 345.1 are listed as follows:
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a) Alternative Leak Test for the extenuating circumstances defined in Para 345.1 (c) is
permitted in accordance with Para 345.9 and although onerous, includes:
• Para 345.9.1 Examination of Welds.
• Para 345.9.2 Flexibility Analysis.
• Para 345.9.3 Test Method is the Sensitive Leak Test mandated under Para 345.8.
b) Tie-in welds as discussed under c) closure welds following.
c) Closure welds when allowed, are for example as per ASME B31.3 Para. 345.2.3 (c), the final
weld connecting piping systems or components otherwise successfully tested need not be
leak tested provided the weld is examined in process as per Para. 344.7 and passes 100%
visual with 100% radiography or 100% ultrasonic examination.
d) Hydrotest Waiver-lines open to atmosphere such as vents or drains downstream of last
shutoff valve need not be leak-tested.
NOTE: Refer to Appendix B for specific requirements based on jurisdiction and company.
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Spectacle blinds/blinds and spacers as per Piping Line Class, extra length bolting, and gaskets for testing
shall be otherwise furnished as part of the installation contract.
5.1 General
The following information is provided for guidance and shall be applied in conjunction with the
Contractor’s Quality Program. When a Contractor is not required to have a Quality Program, the
Designated Engineer, with the support of Pembina Technical Services, shall determine the extent and
application of this Recommended Practice to the specific project.
Subsequent to repairs, heat treatment, NDE, and examination, the Contractor must inspect the pressure
piping system to ensure materials, construction, and installation comply with the regulations. Prior to
initial operation, all installed piping shall be pressure tested except as otherwise noted.
When required, the jurisdictional local inspector shall be notified at least 48 hours in advance of
pressure testing of piping under its jurisdiction for witnessing at his/her option.
The test shall be hydrostatic using water unless there is a possibility of damage due to freezing; or, if the
operating fluid or piping material would be adversely affected by water. Any other suitable liquid or
additives may be used on approval by the Pembina Designated Engineer. Testing of ferritic piping,
however, is limited to the temperature restrictions otherwise noted.
If a flammable liquid is used, its flash point shall be no less than 49°C (120°F) and consideration shall be
given to the test environment.
If testing with glycol-water mixture to prevent freezing, the safety, leakage, and disposal considerations
of the test fluid shall be considered.
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valve packing.
• Bypass valves on gate valves provided with centre cavity pressure equalizing bypass shall be
open during the test.
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It is the Owner’s responsibility to ensure that the piping system is compliant with the applicable
Regulations, Codes, Standards, and Specifications. The designated Engineer is responsible for ensuring
that all required pressure tests are compliant.
Industry Standards Pressure Testing Requirements are defined by the applicable Code(s) of construction.
For example, ASME B31.3 (including its special provision for Closure Weld Examination) also covers
applicable pressure equipment/pressure piping associated with pipelines under CSA Z662).
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b) Gaseous substances.
c) Liquid under pressure and temperature at which the liquid changes to a gas or vapour
when the pressure is reduced to atmospheric pressure or when the temperature
increases to ambient temperature.
“Pressure” is defined as gauge pressure of 103 kPa (equivalent to 15 psi).
Section 3 (1) Application of this regulation includes every piping system.
Section 3 (2) Application of this regulation does not include:
a) A pressure piping system operating at and with a relief valve set at 103 kPa or less.
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11 In - process examination of closure weld on previously tested systems and successful 100% RT or
100% UT examination (B31.3 Para. 345.2.3).
12 Pneumatic Leak Test (B31.3 Para. 345.5).
13 Hydrostatic - Pneumatic Leak Test (B31.3 Para. 345.6).
14 Initial Service Leak Test (B31.3 Para. 345.7) - applicable to Category D fluids. This procedure of
testing to only operating pressure is not permitted under the superseding PESR Section 30 (1)
for hydrostatic testing of all piping. The use of alternative test methods is otherwise permitted.
15 Sensitive Leak Test (B31.3 Para. 345.8).
16 Alternative Leak Test (B31.3 Para. 345.9).
17 ABSA Pressure Piping Alternative Test Methods Procedure Requirements AB-519 references the
testing alternatives and defining the Owner – User Integrity Management System for Closure
Welds, Tie-in Welds, etc.
18 ABSA Standard Pneumatic Test Procedure Requirements for Piping Systems AB-522 addressing
and quantifying the hazards involved and referencing ASME PCC-2, Repair of Pressure
Equipment and Piping, Part 5, Examination and Testing including:
• Article 5.1, Pressure and Tightness Testing of Piping and Equipment.
• Article 5.1, Mandatory Appendix I Pressure/Leak Testing.
• Article 5.1, Mandatory Appendix II Stored Energy Calculations for Pneumatic Pressure Test.
• Article 5.1, Mandatory Appendix III Safe Distance Calculations for Pneumatic Pressure Test.
• Article 5.1, Mandatory Appendix IV Risk Evaluation Considerations for Pneumatic Pressure
Test.
19 Closure weld procedure TS-FAC-PROC-003 is a procedure accepted by the jurisdiction, allowing
the Owner to accept additional responsibility that is usually restricted to the Regulator.
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6.0 The above chart provides the maximum allowable hydrotest pressures of NPS 2 through NPS 24
flanged and standard class weld end valves (shell test, with valve open and seat test, with valve
closed). The above Shell test and Seat test pressures are based on ASME B16.34, Para. 2.5.3.
7.0 If approved by Pembina’s Designated Engineer, flanged valves manufactured according to API-
600 and API-602 may be tested in accordance with the above chart. Carbon steel, Normal (1.1),
Class 800 Threaded or Socket weld valves manufactured according to API-602 may be tested to
20500 kPag (shell test) or 13620 kPag (seat test).
8.0 For valves not conforming to the above standards, the Manufacturers' recommended test
pressure limits for both shell and seat shall be used.
9.0 Maximum test pressures for valves over NPS 24 and piping components not covered by this
chart shall be provided by the Construction Contractor as applicable to Pembina’s Designated
Engineer for approval.
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