M.A. AL-KAWARI EST.

TRADING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING

Document# MAK: QWI/ME-611 Revision: 1 Date: December 20, 2012

M.A.
AL-KAWARI EST.
FOR TRADING AND
GENERAL CONTRACTING

Prepared / Compiled by: QA/QC Manager

QUALITY PLAN MUTTHAN KANAGASOORIYAM

Reviewed & Approved by: Officer-In-Charge

RANDELL S. RELLES
DOCUMENT TITLE: LEAK TEST WORK INSTRUCTIONS

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1.0 GENERAL & PREFERENCES:

1.1 Leak/Pneumatic testing will be carried out strictly in accordance

with Saudi Aramco Engineering Standard and Specification.

Leak test conducted using air or other approved gas as the test
medium or in conjunction with liquid.

This test, when conducted, shall be in accordance with GI-2.102

for additional safety requirements.

Pneumatic testing with air for piping systems, which have been
in flammable service shall be concurred by the Manager, Loss
Prevention Department.

Pneumatic/Leak test is applicable for this project on welded

reinforcement pads full encirclement sleeves & Weld Plus-Ends.

1.2 This Leak/Pneumatic test procedure is to be read in conjunction

with the following references:

 SAES-A-004 : Gen. Requirements for Pressure Testing

 SAES-L-150 : Pressure Testing of Plant Piping &
P/L’s
 GI-2-100 : Work Permit
 GI-2-102 : Safety Precaution for Pressure
Testing Safety
 GI-2-102.1 : Checklist for Pressure Testing Safety
 API-1104 : Standard for Welding Pipeline & Related
Facilities
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TRADING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING

Document# MAK: QWI/ME-611 Revision: 1 Date: December 20, 2012

M.A.
AL-KAWARI EST.
FOR TRADING AND
GENERAL CONTRACTING

Prepared / Compiled by: QA/QC Manager

QUALITY PLAN MUTTHAN KANAGASOORIYAM

Reviewed & Approved by: Officer-In-Charge

RANDELL S. RELLES
DOCUMENT TITLE: LEAK TEST WORK INSTRUCTIONS

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2.0 TEST EQUIPMENT:

Pressure Gauge.

Pressure Gauge should be of proper range and must be calibrated by a

Saudi Aramco approved Independent Testing Laboratory. Calibration
certificate shall be made available to Inspection personnel prior to the
commencement of the test.

3.0 REFERENCE TEST PROCEDURE:

This Pneumatic/Leak tests shall be carried out in complete

conformance with paragraph 10.2 of Section 10: Pressure Testing of
Miscellaneous Piping Component, of SAES-L-150.

4.0 LEAK TEST:

4.1 Leak testing of Reinforcing Pads and/or Full Encirclement

Sleeves.

4.1.1 Connect the calibrated pressure gauge in the threaded

vent hole thru temporary fittings.

4.1.2 Start pressurizing and raised the pressure up to the

required 25 psig. Hold the pressure, if there is any leak
pressure drop will be observed.
 M.A. AL-KAWARI EST.
TRADING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING

Document# MAK: QWI/ME-611 Revision: 1 Date: December 20, 2012

M.A.
AL-KAWARI EST.
FOR TRADING AND
GENERAL CONTRACTING

Prepared / Compiled by: QA/QC Manager

QUALITY PLAN MUTTHAN KANAGASOORIYAM

Reviewed & Approved by: Officer-In-Charge

RANDELL S. RELLES
DOCUMENT TITLE: LEAK TEST WORK INSTRUCTIONS

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4.1.3 Stop pressurizing and examined for leaks using soap

solution at a reduced pressure of 3-5 psig.

4.1.4 If there is any leakage/pressure decrease is evident,

depressurized the system to zero (0) pressure, and repair
the leak.

4.1.5 After the leak test is successfully complete and accepted,

depressurize the system to zero (0) psig and disconnect
the pressure indicator and temporary fittings.

4.1.6 The tapped vent hole shall be packed it heavy grease

after the completion of the test.

4.2 Leak testing on Weld Plus-Ends

For leak testing purposes the uppermost bolt hole on both ends
of the Weld Plus-End Coupling is left open after the W+E
Coupling is welded & all the other bolts cut & sealed welded.

4.2.1 Connect the calibrated pressure gauge in the open bolt

hole at one end of the coupling thru a temporary fittings.

4.2.2 Start pressurizing and raised the pressure up to the

required pressure (35 to 70 kPa) or (5 to 10 psig). Hold
the pressure, if there is any leak pressure drop will be
observed.

4.2.3 Stop pressurizing & examined for leaks using a soap

solution.
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TRADING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING

Document# MAK: QWI/ME-611 Revision: 1 Date: December 20, 2012

M.A.
AL-KAWARI EST.
FOR TRADING AND
GENERAL CONTRACTING

Prepared / Compiled by: QA/QC Manager

QUALITY PLAN MUTTHAN KANAGASOORIYAM

Reviewed & Approved by: Officer-In-Charge

RANDELL S. RELLES
DOCUMENT TITLE: LEAK TEST WORK INSTRUCTIONS

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4.2.4 If there is any leakage/pressure decrease is evident,

depressurized the system to zero (0) pressure, and repair
the leak(s).

4.2.5 After the leak test is successfully complete and accepted,

depressurize the system to zero (0) psig and disconnect
the pressure indicator and temporary fittings.

4.2.6 Re-install the pressure indicator in the open both hole at

the other side of the coupling & repeat steps 4.2.2 to
4.2.5.

4.2.7 Install the bolts & tightened to the required torque. Cut
the bolts flush to the surface of the coupling & then seal
weld.

4.2.8 The Weld Plus-End coupling connection is now ready to

receive the required coating.

5.0 QA/QC INSPECTION

The Contractor QA/QC Mechanical Inspector shall ensure the

Pneumatic /Leak testing is carried out in accordance within the
approved Leak Test Procedure.

6.0 QA/QC REPORT/DOCUMENTATION

6.1 All testing shall be witnessed by Saudi Aramco representatives

and Contractor QA/QC Mechanical Inspector.
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TRADING AND GENERAL CONTRACTING

Document# MAK: QWI/ME-611 Revision: 1 Date: December 20, 2012

M.A.
AL-KAWARI EST.
FOR TRADING AND
GENERAL CONTRACTING

Prepared / Compiled by: QA/QC Manager

QUALITY PLAN MUTTHAN KANAGASOORIYAM

Reviewed & Approved by: Officer-In-Charge

RANDELL S. RELLES
DOCUMENT TITLE: LEAK TEST WORK INSTRUCTIONS

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6.2 All test results shall be recorded using both Saudi Aramco Test
Report Forms (Saudi Aramco Form 2642-ENG). Document shall
be signed by Saudi Aramco Representative and Contractor
QA/QC Mechanical Inspector.