Hydrostatic testing procedure for storage tanks pdf full

Hydrostatic testing procedure for storage tanks.

Hydrostatic testing procedure for storage tanks pdf. Hydrostatic test tank.

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observe the load stabilization of liquid in interval level height. During the hydro test, all instrumentation shall be excluded to avoid the damage to instruments. Since the hydro test is to be carried out by produced water, ensure all Hook ups of pipes with tank nozzles so that, produced water from operating plant can be fed to settling tanks. After
completion of the settling tank erection, welding and NDT the following points shall be checked before testing. All the mechanical activities completion in respect of the drawing. Radiography completion including repairs. The entire NDT test like chalk-diesel test, LPT (DP) , RF Pad pneumatic test, vacuum box test completion. During the hydro test of
the tank all Instruments shall be isolated to avoid the damage during the hydro test. Settling Tank Filling & Testing Procedure Required pipe shall be identified to allow the produced water to feed into the settling tank. Ensure the hook up to be completed to settling tank nozzles as per approved drawing. Markers shall be provided on the shell, 500
mm from the bottom to check tank settlement.

Size shall be 50 X 50 X 6mm angle and 100 mm long. The nos. of setting marker shall be minimum 4. Setting marker shall be welded and initial level reading shall be taken with respect to the permanent benchmark using dumpy level / Total station.

Shell settlement measurements shall be made after tank erection, prior to Hydro testing and during water filling at 1000 mm intervals up to maximum filling height of tank.
The levels taken before water filling called as initial level of the tank and shall be recorded in an approved format. The water filling height shall be restricted to the max. Liquid Level or up to the curb record. The water filling shall be carried out in four stages (25%, 50%, 75% & 100% of the max liquid level of the tank). Any leaks observed in the shell
joint during the hydro test shall be noted and repaired with the water level min. of 300mm below the leak spot.

The repairing shall be carried out as per the procedure and tank test shall be recommended. After each stage of filling, a load stabilization period shall be observed as minimum 24 hours maximum between each stage of filling. During the stabilization period the settlement reading shall be observed and recorded through dumpy level. Filling rate shall
not exceed 5 meters per day. After completion of the water filling the water load shall be maintained for 24 hours. After 24 hours the final settlement reading shall be recorded jointly with client. Tank shall be emptied at a maximum water level variation rate of 5 meters per day. Care shall be taken that top manholes are open during empty operation
of conical roof tanks. If salt water is used then corrosion inhibitor should be sprayed (mixed) prior to filling / after hydro test the tank should be thoroughly cleaned with sweat water. After hydro test all instrument and Electrical items shall be restored to connection as per project / documents requirements.
Loading documents preview... 01 / 11288-11306 01 July 2016 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST CONTENTS SECTION TITLE 1.0 PURPOSE 2.0 RESPONSIBILITY 3.0 HYDROTEST PROCEDURE APPENDIX-1 HYDROSTATIC TEST INSTRUCTION APPENDIX-2 HYDROSTATIC TEST REPORT
APPENDIX-3 SETTLEMENT REPORT Page 4 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST 1.0 PURPOSE This procedure applied to the hydrotest of the complete storage tank for Synthetic Rubber Indonesia - U3 Project in accordance with the requirements of the API 620 code upon completion of
fabrication. The procedure is applicable for field assembly. Table of Hydrotest Equipment Page 5 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST 2.0 RESPONSIBILITY 2.1. The production Engineer is responsible for ensuring that hydro test is conducted in accordance with relevant job instructions which have
been reviewed and accepted by the Client Inspector. 2.2. The QC Inspector shall issue completed “Hydrostatic test Instruction” Sheets to Production Engineer / Foreman. The instruction will include, as a minimum : 2.2.1. Job Number and Identification of the components or assembly to be tested. 2.2.2. Test Media. Before performing hydro test, water
should be tested and quality of water is indicated on the water quality test report. 2.2.3. Test Position & Holding Time 2.3. 3.0 The QC Inspector shall be responsible for compilation of reports and records for timely submission to the Client Inspector for his review, approval and signature. HYDRO TEST PROCEDURE 3.1 General A Hydrostatic test
shall be conducted on storage tank after : 3.1.1. All site erection have been completed, except for operation which could not be performed prior to the test, such as weld end preparation, cosmetic grinding on the base material which does not attach the required thickness 3.1.2. All examination have been performed, except those required after the
test. 3.1.3 All trash, debris, grease, oil, weld scale, weld spatter, and any other foreign material shall be removed from the interior of the tank prior conducting hydro test. 3.2 Test Preliminaries Before water is introduced into the tank, the preliminary operation described below shall be performed : 3.2.1. The attachment welding around all opening
and their reinforcements in the walls of the tank shall be examined Page 6 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST by the magnetic-particle method both inside and outside the tank. 3.2.2. Air at pressure 15 psig shall be introduced between the tank wall and reinforcing plate, saddle flange, or integral
reinforcing pad on each opening using telltale hole. While each space is subject to the pressure, a solution film shall be applied to the all attachment welding around the reinforcement, both inside and outside the tank.

3.2.3. In cases in which the bottom of the tank rests directly on the tank grade (preventing access to the underside of the bottom of the tank), all joints between plate shall be tested on the inside of the tank by applying a solution film to the joints and pulling a partial vacuum at least 3 psig by means of vacuum box with a transparent top. As an
alternate to vacuum box testing, a suitable tracer gas and compatible detector can be used to test the integrity of welded bottom joints for their entire length if an appropriate tracer gas testing procedure has been reviewed and approved by the Purchaser. 3.2.4. Tanks with anchors shall be grouted (if required by design) and anchor retainers shall be
attached. 3.2.5. After all the welding has been examined and tested and all defective welding disclosed by such examination and testing has been repaired and retested, the tank shall be filled with air to a pressure of 2 psig or one-half the pressure Pg for which the vapor space at the top of tank is designed, whichever pressure is smaller. A solution
film shall be applied to all joint in the tank wall above the high liquid (capacity) design level. 3.3 After the entire tank is completed but before any permanent external piping is connected to the tank, the test shall be in accordance with the following method 3.3.1 Tanks that have not been design to be filled with liquid to a test level higher than their
specified capacity level shall be subjected to combination hydrostatic-pneumatic pressure test. 3.3.2 The tank shall be filled with water to its high liquid (capacity) design level with the top vented to the atmosphere to prevent accumulation of pressure. Page 7 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST
3.4 3.5 The quality of water for hydro test of carbon steel material is using potable water, while for duplex material shall conforms to the following requirements: - Water shall be substantially clean and clear. - Water shall have no objectionable odor ( that is, no hydrogen sulfide).
- Water pH shall be between 6 and 8.3. - Water temperature shall below 50 °C ( 120 °F ) - The chloride content of test water shall below 50 ppm The Observation of elevation shall be referred to a permanent benchmark. Six sets of settlement for tank (axis Y) reading are required : a. Before start of the hydrostatic test. b. During the tank has been
filled to the maximum test height. c. After tank has been emptied of test water.
3.6 Rate of Water Filling and Water Temperature. The rate at which water is introduced into a tank for a hydrostatic test shall not exceed 3 ft (914 mm) of depth per hour. The foundation, venting equipment, or other conditions may limit the water filling to a lower rate.
The temperature of the water used in the test should be not less than 60 0F (15.5 0C) whenever practicable. 3.7 After the tank is filled with water, the vents at the top of the tank is closed, air shall be injected slowly into the top of the tank until the pressure in the vapor space is about one-half the design pressure, for which this space is designed. The
air pressure shall be increased slowly until the pressure in the vapor space is 1.25 times the design pressure. 3.8 Test Gauge. a. An indicating gauge shall be connected directly to the topmost part of the roof on the test under test. If the indicating gauge is not readily visible to the operator who is controlling the pressure applied, an additional
indicating gauge shall be provide where it will be visible to the operator throughout the test. b. A recording gauge shall also be used on each tank, and record shall be kept of the pressure during all stages of the test. This gauge shall be connected either to the piping that leads to the indicating gauge or directly to the tank at a point near the
indicating gauge connection. Page 8 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST c. Indicating gauges used during the test shall be calibrated against a Master Gauge or Dead Weight Tester. Certificate Calibration of equipment shall be attached on Hydrostatic Test report.
d. If at any time during a test there is reason to believe that a gauge is in error, its calibration shall be checked. 3.9 Holding Time As the pressure is being increased, the tank shall be inspected for signs of distress. The maximum test pressure of 1.25 times the vapor space design pressure shall be held for at least one hour, after which the pressure
shall be released slowly and the blinds shall be removed from the nozzle flanges. 3.10 Inspection of Welding Joints While this pressure is held, a solution film shall be applied to all of the welding involved above the high liquid (capacity) design level for which the tank is designed. The solution film examination shall still be made, above the liquid level,
on all welds around openings, all piping joints, and the compression ring welds to the roof and shell. 3.11 Visual Inspection Upon completion of hydrostatic test, the pressure in the tank shall be released and a thorough visual inspection shall be made of both the inside and outside of the tank, giving particular attention to all internal ties, braces,
trusses, and their attachments to the walls of the tank. 3.12 Safety Precaution An air test introduces some hazard. In view of the large amount of air that will be present in the tank during this test, no one should be permitted to go near the tank while pressure is being applied for the first time during this test. While the pressure in the tank exceeds
the pressure for which the vapor space is designed, the inspections should be made at a reasonable distance from the tank using field glasses as required for close-up observation of particular areas. APPENDIX-1 HYDROSTATIC TEST INSTRUCTION Page 9 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST
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of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 2 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST Page 14 of 15 Procedure No. : QP-06-03 Revision No. : 1 Standard Procedure HYDROSTATIC TEST APPENDIX - 3 SETTLEMENT REPORT Page 15 of 15