AGREEMENT NO.: OHB.14.

040
RICH AMINE PIPING REPLACEMENT HABSHAN-0_UNIT 30/31
WORK METHODOLOGY – Mechanical Works
DOc NO: MS-0401059-H0-030-005 Rev-0

METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

HYDRO TEST

ABU DHABI GAS INDUSTRIES LIMITED (GASCO)

 AGREEMENT NO.: OHB.14.040
RICH AMINE PIPING REPLACEMENT HABSHAN-0_UNIT 30/31
WORK METHODOLOGY – Mechanical Works
DOc NO: MS-0401059-H0-030-005 Rev-0

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

2. REFERENCE DOCUMENT

3. GENERAL

4. SAFETY GUIDELINES / PRECAUTIONS

5. TEST PROCEDURE
 AGREEMENT NO.: OHB.14.040
RICH AMINE PIPING REPLACEMENT HABSHAN-0_UNIT 30/31
WORK METHODOLOGY – Mechanical Works
DOc NO: MS-0401059-H0-030-005 Rev-0

• To facilitate the air removal, water shall be introduced at the lowest point in the loop where the test pump
shall be positioned . Vent the loop properly to be free from any entrapped air.

• De-mineralized water (DMW) shall be used for the hydro testing of the pipe lines. Chloride levels shall be
within the acceptable limit
• The gauge shall be tagged with the date last calibrated. Gauges with outdated
Calibration tags shall be recalibrated before use. Calibration intervals for the gauges will be 6months in
line with the DGS requirement.

• Calibrated pressure gauges shall be located at the ends of the test section. Two gauges shall be installed as
follows.
- One at the pump location
- One gauge shall be located at the highest point in the loop.

• The test pressure gauge shall include a chart pressure recorder to monitor the pressure continuously.

• Wait until all the air has been purged before raising the pressure

• The line shall be tested at required pressure as per line list.

• Pressure to be raised in steps of 5 bar maximum and hold for 10 minutes before proceeding to the next step
• The test pressure shall be as per requirement and the test shall be for 30 minutes minimum.

• The Pressure must be raised slowly to allow inspection of the weld joints. The pressure must not only reveal
any possible defects in the weld joints but must provide a definite check on the main line for any cases of
damage incurred during transport or laying.

• Keep the line under the test pressure for 30minutes and observe the pressure gauge for any drop in the
pressure.
• Survey the line visually for any deformation

• Any drop in pressure during the hydro test not directly related to temperature fluctuations (as approved by
GASCO inspection engineer) shall require a full re test.

• Upon successful completion of the hydro test, start dropping the pressure gradually and drain the water in
the storm drain by using proper hoses.

• Obtain clearance from inspection and proceed with the painting of the weld joints as per GASCO
specification.
• If any partial replacement in existing line the entire spoos shall be hydro tested (Flange to flange).