SHREE BALAJI ENGINEERING SERVICES

Job Procedure No.:

SBES-IOCL-REWA-ML-JP-19

PROJECT LAYING OF STEEL PIPELINE IN GUNA,JAGTIAL,REWA & SALEM GA

OWNER M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
PMC M/S VCS QUALITY SERVICES PVT.LTD.

Job Procedure for

PRE HYDROTESTING

Job Procedure No.:

SBES-IOCL-REWA-ML-JP-19

SBES : SHREE BALAJI ENGINEERING SERVICES

IOCL : INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD
GJRS : LAYING OF STEEL PIPELINE IN GUNA,JAGTAL,REWA & SALEM GA
ML : MAIN LINE
JP : JOB PROCEDURE
LOCATION : REWA MADHAY PRADESH

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Job Procedure No.:
SBES-IOCL-REWA-ML-JP-19

PROJECT LAYING OF STEEL PIPELINE IN GUNA,JAGTIAL,REWA & SALEM GA

OWNER M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
PMC M/S VCS QUALITY SERVICES PVT.LTD.

INDEX

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Sr. Description
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1. Scope 3
2. Applicable Codes & Specification 3
3. Method 3
4. Precautions during Hydro test 4
5. Documentation
Inspection Test Plan
Inspection Report

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Job Procedure No.:
SBES-IOCL-REWA-ML-JP-19

PROJECT LAYING OF STEEL PIPELINE IN GUNA,JAGTIAL,REWA & SALEM GA

OWNER M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
PMC M/S VCS QUALITY SERVICES PVT.LTD.

1.0 SCOPE

The scope covers working methodology for the pre hydro testing of pipe sections of rail-
road, road, minor water course, canal & mainline test headers and testing of HDD/Crossing
String during the execution of REWA MADHAY PRADESH CONNECTIVITY PROJECT.
.

2.0 Applicable Codes & Specification

 Specification No.: 1011-CGD-PL-SP-010

 ASME B 31.8 Gas Transmissions and Distribution Piping Systems.
 API RP 1110 Pressure Testing of Liquid Petroleum Pipelines.
 ASME Sec. VIII Boiler & Pressure Vessels Code. Div.1

3.0 Method

 Water filling and pressurization

 All weld joints in test loop/section shall be radio graphically cleared and accepted
before water filling.
 Water Test Certificate of water used for filling shall be submitted to PMC.
 Clean, not silty, with PH 6 to 8 and non corrosive water shall be used for test. Water
tank shall be deployed for filling operations in view of smaller length of strings.
 Main and rear headers shall have provision for water filling, pressurization, venting,
drainage and installation of pressure gauges.
 The strings shall be filled in full and ensured that there is no air entrapment. For all
bolted fittings spiral wound gasket shall be used.
 Only calibrated pressure gauges and temperature gauges shall be used.
 Pressurization shall be done in the presence of the PMC/IOCL at a moderate and
constant rate not exceeding 2 bar/min and pressurize up to the final test pressure as
per CLIENT Specification.
 Pressure shall be applied by means of a suitable test pump, which shall not be
connected to a system until ready to test. In bringing the system up to the test
pressure. An authorize operator shall attend to the pump constantly, during the test.
The pressure shall be allowed to stabilize for a period of 15 min after attainment of

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Job Procedure No.:
SBES-IOCL-REWA-ML-JP-19

PROJECT LAYING OF STEEL PIPELINE IN GUNA,JAGTIAL,REWA & SALEM GA

OWNER M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
PMC M/S VCS QUALITY SERVICES PVT.LTD.
test pressure during which pressure shall be established i.e. checked and test pump
shall be disconnected the test section shall be completely isolated and all
connections shall be checked for leakage. The test pressure ‘hold period ‘shall be 4
hours. Test section shall be visually examined for leaks/defects etc.
 Pressurize to test pressure 1.5 x Design pressures
 Pressure gauge of suitable pressure range (1.5 x pressures to be measured) and
accuracy.
 One laboratory thermometers 000 C to 6000C range accuracy ± 0.1 degrees.

 Acceptance:

Hydrostatic test shall be considered as positive if no abrupt drop in the pressure is

observed through the test duration, except for a change due to temperature effects
as per the applicable specifications. It should also be observed that there is no
evidence of sweating before, during and after the ‘hold period’ on all the weld joints.

 Termination:

After recording the results, test shall be terminated with the consent of the
PMC/IOCL, and the loop shall be depressurized.

The line and equipment shall be completely drained by suitable means after
completion of hydrostatic test of the system. Vent shall be opened before draining
the section. Subsequently, de-watering operation shall be carried out. Water shall be
disposed off at suitable location with the approval of the PMC/IOCL.

4.0 Precautions during Hydro Test

Before start of work SHREE BALAJI ENGINEERING SERVICES shall take safety clearance
from PMC/IOCL.

The testing team shall not leave the premises until the pipe section is de pressurized
after the test.

All personnel working on hydrostatic testing shall be appraising of the possible

dangers connected with high pressure air and water. Local authorities shall be
advised as to the timings of test period and relevant phone numbers used in
emergency.

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Job Procedure No.:
SBES-IOCL-REWA-ML-JP-19

PROJECT LAYING OF STEEL PIPELINE IN GUNA,JAGTIAL,REWA & SALEM GA

OWNER M/S INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LTD.
PMC M/S VCS QUALITY SERVICES PVT.LTD.
The Test Engineer shall be nominated, who shall be responsible to ensure that all
personnel working on hydro-test are fully aware of their individual responsibilities.

Provision shall be made for the installation of no admittance signs to unauthorized

personnel from the roads of the ROW.

Signs stating “PIPE UNDER TEST- KEEP AWAY” with local language, translations shall
be placed where the pipeline is uncovered, and particularly where the provisional
traps, all valves and flange connections and stations are located. Such areas shall be
suitably fenced in such a way as to prevent access of unauthorized personnel.

Provisional scrapper traps shall be installed in compliance with methods and

locations so that any rupture cannot cause any injuries to the personnel and third
parties.

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