Document No:- 9560/NBEL/SITE/QAC/024, REV.

PROJECT : 500 TPD Sulphuric Acid Plant with 5.0 MW Power Generations

LOCATION: 10th of Ramadan City, Industrial Area A1, Egypt

CLIENT EPC CONTRACTOR

SPREA FOR CHEMICALS NUBERG ENGINEERING LIMITED

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JOB PROCEDURE FOR OIL CHALK TEST OF TANKS

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9560/NBEL/SITE/QAC/024, REV.0

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 Document No:- 9560/NBEL/SITE/QAC/024, REV.0

JOB PROCEDURE FOR OIL CHALK TEST OF TANKS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sl. No. Description

1 SCOPE
2 PURPOSE
3 SURFACE PREPARATION
4 APPLICATION CODE
5 PROCEDURE
6 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
7 REPAIR AND RETEST
8 INSPECTION TEST REPORT

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 Document No:- 9560/NBEL/SITE/QAC/024, REV.0

JOB PROCEDURE FOR OIL CHALK TEST OF TANKS

1. SCOPE:
This test procedure shall be used to check the weld joint of shell to bottom / annular plate.

2. PURPOSE:
The purpose of this procedure is to provide a necessary guide line to carry out oil chalk Test to
check the weld joint of shell to bottom / 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))
NBEL ITP- 9560/SITE/QAC/022/ITP-13

5. PROCEDURE:
After completion of root weld from inside of the 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 on the
opposite side of the weld (outside) by using the hand spray pump.

6. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA:

After the application of the penetrant oil, hold it as per the instruction of the QC-in-charge. (Duration
time - 4 hrs for light diesel , high flash point penetrating oil) API 650 Cl 7.2.4 (d) Edition
XIth.Examine the root weld visually for the evidence of wicking.

7. REPAIR AND RETEST:

If any defect found then the same shall be repaired as per the approved procedure. Re examine the
repair spot and 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 welding.

8. INSPECTION REPORT:
Test shall be carried out jointly and to the satisfaction of the QC-in-charge of NBEL.
Test to be recorded in the approved format.

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