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REVISION RECORD SHEET

Revision Description Page No.(s)

A01 Issued for internal Review 7

P01 Issued for Company Review / Approval 8

C01 Issued for Construction 8

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INDEX

1 SCOPE 5

2 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS 5

3 DEFINITIONS AND ABBRIVIATION 5

4 PERSONNEL 5

5 EQUIPMENT 6

6 TESTING 6

7 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA 6

8 REPORTING 7

9 ATTACHMENT 8
ANNEX –VACUUM BOX TESTING REPORT

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1.0 SCOPE

This procedure describes the general requirements, method, technique and acceptance
criteria for Vacuum Box Testing of welds in welded Storage tanks in accordance with API
650 and the extent shall be in accordance with an approved QCP

2.0 REFERENCES DOCUMENTS

[1] KE01-00-000-KD-M-ST.0029-000 F01 Specification for Welded Steel Storage

Tank.
[2] KE01-00-000-KD-V-SS-0010-000 D02 Welding of Storage Tank
[3] API 650 Welded Tank for Oil Storage.

3.0 DEFINITIONS and ABBREVIATION

Company – AGIP KCO

Contractor – ERSAI
Ndt Sub contractor NDT Laboratory (personnel and equipment) employed by ERSAI for
Kashagan Experimental Development Program
API American petroleum institute
QCP Qulity Control Plan
Shall The word “shall” indicates a requirement
Should The word “should” indicates recommendations

4.0 PERSONNEL

Personnel performing and witnessing Vacuum Box Testing shall have past experience in
the activity.

Specific Training to the Operators and Inspectors shall be given by NDT / QC Supervisor
and shall be documented.

Personnel performing Inspection / Interpretation / Evaluation shall have vision with or

without correction to be able to read a Jaeger type 2 standard chart at a distance of not
less than 300mm. This check shall be performed annually.

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5.0 EQUIPMENT

Following Equipment shall be used

A. Vacuum Box of dimension 150mm wide by 750mm long with a clear window in
the top with gaskets , seals etc
B. Torch
C. Soap Solution
D. Vacuum Pump / Hoses
E. Calibrated Vacuum Guage
F. Calibrated Temperature guage
G. Calibrated Light Intensity meter

6.0 TESTING

Perform a good visual inspection of the surface / weld to be vacuum box tested. And check
the temperature of the surface. Metal surface temperature shall be between 4°C to 52°C.

Apply the soap solution on the area to be inspected.

Place the open bottom portion of the vacuum box against the tank surface so that the weld to
be inspected is in the centre of the box. Check for the proper fit and seal.

Apply a partial vacuum of 650mBar, for a minimum period of 5 seconds or the time required
to view the area under test.

Ensure minimum light intensity of 1000 Lux at the point of examination.

Look for any air bubbles in the area of interest.

The test shall have at least 50mm overlap of previously inspected surface on each
application.

7.0 ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA

The presence of a through-thickness leak indicated by continuous formation or growth of a

bubble(s) or foam, produced by air passing through the thickness, is Not Acceptable

The presence of a large opening leak, indicated by a quick bursting bubble or spitting
response at the initial setting of the vacuum box is Not Acceptable

Leaks shall be repaired and retested.

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8.0 REPORTING

After completion of the inspection of activity, prepare the report as the form in Annex 1

9.0 Attachment

Annex - Vacuum Box Testing Report (268129-WELD-005-E-R)

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Annex Vacuum Box Testing Report

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