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PRESSURE TEST PROCEDURE

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REVISION NO. Date of issue Description of Revision

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A01 13-12-2019 IFR- Issued for Review

R02 12-12-2019 IFR- Issued for Review

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 GENERAL
2.0 PURPOSE
3.0 SCOPE
4.0 REFERENCES
5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
6.0 DEFINITIONS
7.0 PROCEDURES
8.0 ATTACHMENTS

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1.0 GENERAL

This procedure defines the hydrostatic testing pressure procedure requirement for the testing of 4
inch x 650m FMN to Mayor Biscuit pipeline.and the clustering spools.
Upon substantial completion of the pipeline or major sections, the line shall be cleaned and
hydrostatically tested to prove integrity of the pipeline section and to detect any leakage prior to
commissioning. Testing shall be performed in accordance with the procedure described below.
Gredor Nigeria Limited shall supply all necessary Personnel. fittings & equipment required to
undertake the testing.

2.0 PURPOSE

The porpose of this procedure is to:

 establish the integrity of the 4 inch x 650m FMN to Mayor Biscuit pipeline.and the clustering
spools.
 Reveal the occurrence of faults in the laying procedure, for example, joints incorrectly
installed or pipes damaged
 determine that the pipeline will sustain a pressure greater than its design pressure without
leakage.
3.0 SCOPE
This method statement details steps necessary in preparing for hydrostatic testing,
performing the test, and obtaining results to certify the integrity of the welded joints.

4.0 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

DEP 31.40.40.38-Gen

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES
o The Project Engineer shall co-ordinate all hydrostatic testing.

o The Hydro test Engineers/Supervisors are responsible for preparing test packages
for all the system.

o QA/QC Engineers shall review the weld history to assure completion of all required
NDT.

o QC Inspectors shall be responsible for monitoring activities related to this method

statement through quality inspection and QA/QC documentation

o The Safety Officer shall be responsible for establishing and enforcing all safety rules
for this work.

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6.0 PROCEDURE

6.1 Statement of Work to be Performed

This statement is an instruction to be followed during hydrostatic pressure testing of the
below spool:
 4 inch x 650m FMN to Mayor Biscuit pipeline.
 Clustering spools

6.2 General

(a) SNG shall be notified 24 hours in advance to witness all hydrostatic testing.
(b) The pressure testing shall be carried out at a specified and approved hydrostatic
pressure.
(c) Calibrated pressure guages, temperature and pressure recorder with appropriate
range for the test located at the high and low points of the system shall be used to
monitor the test.
(d) Guages and recorders shall be checked and calibrated according to Industry’s
standard.
(e) SNG representative shall witness hydrostatic testing activities
(f) Test liquid will be clean water from Mayor Biscuit water treatment plant
(g) Where practicable, all bolted joints shall be left exposed to allow for retensioning
during or after testing.
(h) Pressure relief valve shall be fitted to the pressurizing pump and set 3% above test
pressure to ensure the test section is not over pressurized.
(i) Hydrotest pack shall be submitted to SNG prior to pressure testing.
(j) At least two pressure guages shall be used with one on each at both test heads.

6.3 Safety Consideration

 During hydrostatic testing all necessary safety measures as contained in GREDOR
Project HSE Plan shall be followed.

 It shall be the responsibility of the Test Supervisor to liaise closely with the nominated
Safety Officer to ensure adequate implementation of all safety measures.

 Safety Toolbox briefing shall be conducted for the personnel carrying out the test and
anyone working in the vicinity.

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 Where practicable, the area around the activity shall be roped off or otherwise
barricaded and warning signs shall be in place. If due to the complexity of the system,
this is not possible then all personnel not directly involved in the activity shall be
removed from the area..

 A safe distance shall be maintained during testing to be agreed by GNL / SNG HSE
Officers.

 The Test Supervisor shall ensure that all temporary blinds, plugs etc conform to the line
test rating.

 System shall not be subjected to any form of shock loading, such as hammering while
under pressure.

 Pressure must be released before attempting to tighten up flange leaks.

6.4 Equipment

GREDOR shall certify that all test equipments are in good working condition prior to use.
Premob inspection will be done for the pump and compressor while the guages will be
callibrated. These shall include but not limited to:
1. Hydrostatic test pump
2. Filling pump
3. Pressure gages
4. HP M/F
5. Air compressor
6. Water tank
7. Mechanical Tool Box
8. Chart recorder etc.
9. Test head

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6.5 Test Preparation

(a) Prior to test, the below spool piece to be tested shall be cleaned and flushed clean
of construction debris and undesired deposits.
 4 inch x 650m FMN to Mayor Biscuit pipeline.
 Clustering Spool
(b) Test fluid shall be water.
(c) Where the piping system is required to be disconnected from equipment in the test,
disconnected end of the piping shall be isolated by blind flange having the same
rating with the piping system to be tested.
6.6 Pre-Test
(a) Prior to introduction of test medium into the system, all flanges shall be checked for
tightness. Temporary supports shall be placed as required to ensure minimal
movement of the test system during test.
(b) All test equipment shall be examined to ensure that they are fully functional and
undamaged, conforms to the test equipment certificates, and are suitable for the
pressure that the test will be conducted at.
(c) The Test Supervisor shall be in possession of drawings showing the pressure limits
at various intervals prior to commencing the test.
6.7 Testing
 The system under test shall be pressurized gradually in the steps as shown
in fig. 1, maintaining the pressure for at least 10minute in each step. Checks
for leaks shall be performed at each stage before proceeding to the next
stage.
 For test pressures up to 44 bar the test pressure shall be divided into 4 stage
see Fig 1 below.
 Should leakage be observed during pressurization or at any stage during
static holding, the whole system should be depressurized before
identifyinging and attempting any repair work.
 Depressurization of the test system shall commence once the test has been
accepted by SNG representative. Depressurization shall be in the same
stages as for pressurization.
 System subjected to maximum test pressure shall normally be approached
for close inspection only after a reasonable period has elapsed.
 Holding time shall be 4hours

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6.8 Post Test

(a) After completion of the test, the line system including equipment tested shall be
drained.
(b) All vents shall be opened before the piping system is drained and shall be left open
during draining to prevent vacuum from occurring on the piping system.
(c) Temporary supports, flanges, and bolting shall be removed and the test system
reinstated.

7.0 ATTACHMENT

Typical attachments to the Hydrotest Report include:

a) PressureTest Report.
b) Marked-up P &ID’S.

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Figure 1 Steps for Pressurizing 12” line pipe

PRESSURE(bar) HOLDING TIME

4hrs
44

33 10min

22 10 min

10 min
11

TIME
NOT ON SCALE

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TEST PRESSURE

REQUIREMENTS
TEST PRESSURE
HOLD FOR AT LEAST
25% TEST PRESSURE
10min, CHECK FOR LEAKS.
HOLD FOR AT LEAST
50% TEST PRESSURE
10min, CHECK FOR LEAKS
HOLD FOR AT LEAST
75% TEST PRESSURE
10min, CHECK FOR LEAKS,
HOLD AT TEST PRESSURE FOR 4 hrs,
100% TEST PRESSURE
CHECK FOR LEAKS

8.0 Depressurizing
On test acceptance after completing a satisfactory hold period of 4hrs at specified
test pressure, depressurization shall commence. The pressure recorder chart shall
not be removed until the pressure is at 0bar. Depressurizing rate shall be 1bar/min
with 10min stops at 75,50 and 25 percent of TP
9.0 Test Records
After satisfactory completion of the test, the chart and records shall be signed by
GREDOR QC and SNG Rep.
10.0 Water Disposal
After pressure testing, the test water shall be disposed through drain outlet
connecting hoses to a nearby drain channel or by SNG agreeable manner.

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