—— = Hallin PRESSURE TESTIN DURE PURPOSE 20 3.0 40 4.1. To provide a method for pressure testing. SCOPE 2.1 This procedure shalll apply to all pressure bearing components or systems where the test procedure is not defined within its AITP and where verification of safe ‘working pressures or leak testing is required prior to installation/shipment. 2.2 Where a number of components with the same test pressure are being tested these may be done simultaneously by linking them together. 2.3 All pressure testing shall be carried out in a suitably equipped area and adequate safety precautions taken to ensure no hazard to any person exists during testing. RESPONSIBILITIES 3.1. Only personnel who have been instructed in the pressure test procedure shall be permitted to carry out this work. PROCEDURE 41 Be jon: 4.1.1. Ensure all fitings; hoses etc. to be used in testing have an adequate safe working pressure. 4.1.2 Ensure all test instruments (gauges, chart records etc.) have in date calibration certificates. 4.1.3. Ensure all system instruments (gauges, relief valves etc.) who's maximum working pressure or set pressure is below the proposed test pressure are disconnected. 4.4.4 Ensure all personnel working adjacent to the test area are aware that pressure testing is to be carried out.—_ 42 43 Hallin 4.1.5. Pressure regulation shall be by the use of proprietary regulators which are selected to accommodate the maximum pressure rating, range of controls and flow characteristics. 4.1.6 Alltest equipment shall be fitted with a relief valve set at 1.1 times the safe working pressure of the equipment. ‘Hydro testing: 4.2.1 Fill components, test hoses etc. with clean, fresh tap water. 4.2.2. Using a hydro pump, place a nominal pressure into the system (3 to 5% of, test pressure) and purge alll air from the system. 4.2.3 Pressurise system to 10% of test pressure, then stop and check for leaks. Ifleaks are detected, depressurise system and investigate the problem. 4.2.4 Pressurise system to 50% of test pressure, then stop and check for leaks. If leaks are detected, depressurise and investigate the problem. 4.2.5 Pressurise system to 100% of test pressure. Isolate system from pump and leave under pressure for a period not less than 30 mins. The test shall be deemed successful provided the pressure does not drop more than 1% of the test pressure over this period. 4.2.6 On completion of the test, depressurise system, dismantle assembly from test rig, remove all water and dry out the components. 4.2.7 Prepare Inspection and Test Certificates as per specimen attached. Pneumatic Testing: 4.3.1. Ensure an adequate quantity of the test gas is available at pressures high enough to carry out the test. The gas to be used and the test pressure will be defined on the AITP. 4.3.2 If test gas is other than air purge system of air by filing to 10% of working pressure with test gas then venting (repeat at least twice). 4.3.3 Pressurise system to 10% of test pressure then stop and check for leaks. If leaks are detected, depressurise system and investigate the problem Then repeat test.—~~> Hallin 43.4 Pressurise system to 50% of test pressure then stop and check for leaks. If leaks are detected, depressurise and investigate the problem. Then repeat test from 2.3.3. 435 Pressurise system to 100% of test pressure. Isolate system from gas supply and leave under pressure for a period not less than 3 mins. The test shall be deemed successful provided the pressure does not drop more than 1% of the test pressure over this period. 4.3.6 On completion of test, depressurise system, slowly to prevent ice forming, dismantle assembly from test rig. 5.0 DOCUMENTATION 5.1 Pressure Test Certificate 6.0 REVISION HISTORY. Issue Revision History WI-03 Pressure Testing Procedure Issue Date Change Details Approved P-01f3-0