OIL- CHALK TEST PROCEDURES

1. SCOPE:
This test procedure is used to check the weld joint of shell to annular
plate.

2. PURPOSE:
The purpose of the procedure is to provide a necessary guide line to
carry out oil-chalk test to check the weld joint of shell to annular plate.

3. 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.

4. APPLICABLE CODE:
API 650 Sec (Clause 7.2.4 (d))/ASME Sec V article 6

5. PROCEDURE
After the completion of root weld from inside of shell to bottom joint,
apply wet chalk solution by brush on the root weld uniformly.
Allow the weld joint to dry thoroughly and then spray diesel/ kerosene
on the opposite side of the weld (outside) by using the hand spray
pump.

6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

After the application of penetrating oil, hold it as per the instruction of
Engineer-In charge. (Duration time -4 hrs. for light diesel, high flash point
penetrating oil) API 650 Cl 7.2.4 (d)
Examine the root weld visually for the evidence of wicking.
Joint shall be visually inspected and if there is an appearance of yellow
spot on chalk side of the joint then spot shall be considered defective. The
yellow spot occurs as oil travel through the leak portion on the joint due
to capillary action.
 ACCEPTANCE

The weld joint will be accepted if there is no sign of oil leakage

developed on chalk powder.

7. REPAIR & RETEST PROCEDURE :

If any defect found then the location shall be repaired as per approved
Welding procedure specification.
After completion of rectification re-examine the repair spot additionally
minimum 150mm for repair spot on both directions.
Repeat the process until there is no evidence of leaking.
After completion of the test thoroughly clean the joint from both sides
for the further activities.