Document Number Document Title Rev.

PROCEDURE FOR
NSC/PIUL/PRO-0023 PNEUMATIC TEST OF A2
RF PAD

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SL. NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
1.0 SCOPE ……………………………………......01

2.0 PURPOSE ……………………………………......01

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENT ……………………………………......01

4.0 EQUIPMENT ……………………………………......01

5.0 PERSONNEL ……………………………………......01

6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION ……………………………………......01

7.0 SURFACE TEMPERATURE ……………………………………......01

8.0 PROCEDURE ……………………………………......02

9.0 INDICATION OF LEAKAGE ……………………………………......02

10.0 REPAIR AND RETEST ……………………………………......02

11.0 CLEANING ……………………………………......02

12.0 INSPECTION REPORT ……………………………………......02

13.0 SAFETY ……………………………………......02

14.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ……………………………………......02

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RF PAD

1.0 SCOPE:

The objective of the pneumatic pressure testing is to locate leaks in the welds of the Nozzle
reinforcement pad to Vessel/equipment.

2.0 PURPOSE:

The purpose of this procedure is provide a guide line to carry out the Pneumatic pressure test to check
soundness of welds of the Nozzle reinforcement pad to shell plate.

3.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:

1. Approved Drawings/ITP
2. Job Specification

4.0 EQUIPMENT

4.1. The test scheme shall have suitable connections, necessary valve and calibrated pressure gauge.
The gauge shall have a range of min 1.5 times to max 4.0 times of the test pressure.
4.2. An air pressure can be created by any convenient method, such as air compressor or any other
facility available in Premises.
4.3. The test medium will normally be air.
4.4. Verification of calibration record of test & measurement equipment to be verified during
Inspection.

5.0 PERSONAL:

The personnel shall be competent and have thorough knowledge in performing this method.

6.0 SURFACE PREPARATION:

The surface to be examined and the adjacent area within at least 1" shall be cleaned thoroughly, must
be dry and free from dirt, oil, grease, scale, welding flux, spatters, paint and other foreign matter that
could obstruct surface openings or otherwise interfere with the examination. Prior to pneumatic
pressure testing, joint shall be checked visually.

7.0 SURFACE TEMPERATURE:

The temperature of the surface to be examined shall not be below 5°C Nor above 50°C.
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8.0 PROCEDURE:

NOZZLE REINFORCEMENT PAD TO SHELL PLATES WELDS-

• Make 6mm diameter-screw threaded Tell tale hole in the reinforcement pads before its Welding
to shell and shell appurtenances.
• After completion of welding between equipment / vessel shell to reinforcement pad, Nozzle
pipe to shell & reinforcement pad to nozzle pipe.
• The Pneumatic test pressure shall be 1.05 Kg/cm2 (g).
• Soap Solution shall be applied at all the welds of Reinforcement pad to shell/head/nozzle,
including the vessel inside weld surface of the respective nozzle connections. Close the Tell tale
with a bolts or screw.
• Holding time of test pressure shall be 5 minutes or till inspection is not completed, whichever is
more.

9.0 INDICATION OF LEAKAGE:

The presence of continuous bubble growth on the surface of the material indicates leakage
through an orifice passages in the region under examination.
A minimum light intensity of 1000 lux is required for conducting the examination.

10.0 REPIAR/RETEST:

If any defect noticed. Repair the Defective weld and repeat the test till entire satisfaction.
11.0 CLEANING:

After test the area shall be thoroughly cleaned for the further activities.

12. INSPECTION REPORT:

The test shall be carried out in presence of the QC Engineer /TPI.

Upon Satisfactory inspection, a report shall be prepared as per Approved format.

13. SAFETY:

Safety shall be followed as per HSE specification during test.

14. Acceptance Criteria:

The area under test is acceptable when no continuous bubble formation is observed.
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RF PAD

INSPECTION & TEST RECORD-WELDING

REINFORCING PAD PNEUMATIC TEST
REPORT
ITR No: W-0114X
Plant/Unit: Project No.: Record No.:
Drawing No.: Rev. No.: System/Sub-system No.:

Date:

Isometric No.: ______________________________________ Rev.: _________

Spool No.: ______________________________________

Reinforcing Pad No.: ______________________________________

(Nozzle No.)

Pneumatic Test Pressure: _______________ Pressures Gauge Sr. No. _______________

Pressure Gauge Certificate No. _______________ Date Of Next Calibration _______________

Inspection Details:

RESULT:

Remarks:

Record Acceptance NeoStructo QC Petrofac Construction Company

Name

Signature

Date