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Testing and Examination of Pressure

Vessels as per Statutory Requirement
17th Aug 2020
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• Purpose: A training program on Statutory provisions of Pressure vessels
• Objectives:
• To familiarize the participants with Statutory provisions of Pressure vessels.
• To impart knowledge on requirement of testing and examination of pressure vessels

• Structure:
PART A Statutory Requirement w.r.t. SMPV Rules 2016

PART B Statutory Requirement w.r.t. Factories Act

PART C Q&A session

• Time: 2 hours

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INTRODUCTION OF FACULTY National Safety Council, India

Mr. M.K. Divekar

Member, NSC Expert panel

B.E. (Mechanical) - Bangalore University with Gold Medal in Foundry Technology -1970
M.E. (Production) from V.J.T.I. Bombay University -1972

Owner of M/s. MEC ELEC INDUSTRIAL SERVICES PVT LTD., with its Main located at Thane, Maharashtra

• Mec Elec Industrial Services Has Testing Stations located at Thane Belapur Road – Navi Mumbai, Khalapur, Near Khopoli,
Vikramgad – Near Palghar, Hazira near Surat

more than 48 years’ experience in the field of

• Inspection & Testing of Static Pressure Vessels, Gas Cylinders, Gas Transport Tankers, Safety Fittings and other factory & utility
equipment under various statutory regulations, including: Factories Act, SMPV Rules, Gas Cylinder Rules, Petroleum Rules,
Construction Safety Regulations Etc.
• member in the drafting committee for the revamping and bringing about the New Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (U) Rules 2016
and Gas Cylinder Rules 2016
• Due to his vast experience in the field, he was a chosen as a member in the drafting committee for the revamping and bringing
about the New Static & Mobile Pressure Vessels (U) Rules 2016 and Gas Cylinder Rules 2016

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COMPARISON OF PRESSURE VESSELS COVERED
UNDER FACTORIES ACT AND SMPV RULES.
COVERS BASICALLY ALL PROCESS VESSELS, UTILITY PRESSURE VESSELS MAINLY USED FOR STORAGE AND
VESSELS, CHEMICAL PROCESS VESSELS, AIR TRANSPORT OF COMPRESSED GASES, PROVIDED THE
COMPRESSOR RECEIVERS, STEAM HEATED VESSELS, VOLUME IS MORE THAN 1000 LITERS, STORAGE LASTS
HEAT EXCHANGERS ETC. THAT ARE OPERATED ABOVE FOR MORE THAN 16 HOURS AND PRESSRE IS MORE
ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, IRRESPECTIVE OF SIZE, THAN 1.0 ATMOSPHERIC GAUGE PRESSURE.
SHAPE, VOLUME,

EXEMPTIONS: THOSE UNDER STATIC HEAD, THOSE EXEMPTIONS: ALL PROCESS EQUIPMENTS, HEATING
COVERED UNDER INDIAN BOILER REGULATIONS, GAS AND COOLING EQUIPMENTS, MOXERS, AGITATORD
CYLINDER RULES, NUCLEAR ENERGY APPLICATIONS, AND ALL VESSELS COVERED UNDER FACORY ACT ARE
PARTS OF ENGINE AND COMPRESSOR CASING EXEMPTED.

PRESSURE VSEEL NEEDS TO BE CERTIFIED BY THE
MAKER.BEFORE BEING PUT IN TO SERVICE. THERE IS
NO REGULATION ON DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF
THE PRESSURE VESSEL
PRESSURE VESSEL NEEDS TO BE DESIGNED AND
FABRICATED BY AN APPROVED FABRICATION SHOP
UNDER THE APPROVED INSPECTION AGENCY. THE
STORAGE / TRANSPORT VESSEL NEED TO GET THE
LICENCE TO STRORE OR TRANSPORT THE PRODUCT.
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STATIC PRESSURE VESSELS INSTALLATIONS

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Types of Installations under SMPV Rules

SHAPES AND TYPES OF PRESSURE VESSELS covered under SMPV Rules:

Above Ground Vessels: Horizontal Cylindrical, Vertical Cylindrical, Spherical Vessels (Horton
Spheres). These could be Bare Vessels, Insulated Vessels, Vacuum Insulated Vessels, based on the
Compressed Gas to be stored.

Underground Vessels: Cylindrical Horizontal mainly for Auto LPG Dispensing Stations.

Mounded Vessels: Above ground Pressure Vessels covered with earth using extensively in
refineries, petrochemical complexes, LPG bottling plants.

Mobile Gas Tankers: Cylindrical Horizontal Vessels used as Transport Tankers. Mobile Tankers can
be Bare Vessels, Insulated Vessels, Vacuum Insulated Vessels, based on the temperature at which
the Compressed Gas has to be transported.
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TYPES OF PRESSURE VESSELS UNDER SMPV RULES

BARE VESSELS a vessel meant for storage of LPG, Ammonia, Chlorine, Methyl Amines etc. which are known as
Low Pressure Liquefiable Gases, shall be designed for the vapour pressure exerted by the gas at 55º C.
INSULATED VESSELS like Carbon-di-oxide, Ethylene etc., the Maximum
Pressure at the Designed Working Temperature shall be considered as the “Design Pressure” and shall
designed in accordance with Low temperature requirements under the design code.
THE INSULATION shall be done for the vessel and the manhole nozzle with a metal jacket of a thickness not
less than 3 mm and flashed around all the openings so as to be weather tight, so as not to exceed the
pressure due to radiation, and as approved by CCE.
VACUUM INSULATED VESSELS meant for storage and transportation of Compressed gases at Cryogenic
Temperatures (below – 150 Dec C) shall conform to the Design Code. As per standards, the vapour loss due
to the heat conductance through the insulation should not exceed 1.5% of the gas in 24 hours.
REFRIGERATED VESSELS- with externally aided cooling, the capacity of the refrigeration shall be adequate to
maintain the gas in the vessel at a temperature so that its vapour pressure does not exceed Design Pressure
of the Vessel and shall also remain below the pressure setting of the Safety Relief valves.

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GENERALLY ACCEPTED DESIGN & FABRICATION CODES

FOR PRESSURE VESSELS

For Storage & Process Pressure Vessels:

IS-2825, ASME Sec VIII Div 1 & II, PD-550.
LIFE CYCLE FOR THE PRESSURE NOT DEFINED
For Cryogenic Vessels – EN-13458 & EN-13530
LIFE CYCLE FOR THE PRESSURE VESSELS NOT DEFINED.
DESIGN CODES FOR THE GAS CYLINDER RULES
LIFE CYCLE DEFINED IN CVERTAIN CASES
For Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders of less than 20 Liters Water Capacity. IS 7285 Part 1: 2004
For Seamless Steel Gas Cylinders for above 20 Liters Water Capacity IS 7285 Part II :2004-
For seamless Cylinders for on Board Storage of CNG as a Fuel for Automotive Vehicles. Life of
the Cylinders is restricted IS
to 20 years due to the Metal Fatigue Considerations. 15490: 2004

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GENERALLY ACCEPTED DESIGN & FABRICATION CODES FOR

PRESSURE VESSELS
• All the codes have the Factor of Safety incorporated in the design to ensure
the safety.
• Factor of Safety is based on the Ultimate Tensile Strength (UTS) and the Yield
Stress (YS) of the Material.
• Lower of the 2/3 of the YS or 1/3 of the UTS is considered as the Maximum
Permissible Working Stress of the metal in the BIS 2825.
• In PD 5500 and ASME Sec VIII Div II, much higher working stresses are
permitted, subject much stricter Inspection during the fabrication of the
Vessel.

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REQUIREMENT OF PERIODIC INSPECTION OF PRESSURE

PLANTS UNDER FACTORIES ACT
• 1.External Examination once in 6 months
• 2. Internal Examination once in 12 months
• 3. Hydraulic Test Once in 2 / 4 years.
If Hydraulic test is Impracticable, it may be substituted with Non-Destructive
test. However, no such exemptions have been granted IN Maharashtra.
In the other states, Pneumatic Test as alternative has been mentioned in the
Rules.
Continuous Process & many other Industries have conveyed their difficulties to
the statutory authorities in adhering these schedules.
• NDT is not required, if External/Internal Examination & Hydraulic Tests are conducted.
• There is no mention about the SRV Testing, PG Calibration,
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COMPARE WITH PERIODIC INSPECTION OF PRESSURE

VESSELS UNDER SMPV RULES
• Safety Valves Testing once in 12 months. The set pressure shall be 1.1 times the Design
Pressure.
• Internal Inspection, Thickness Checking & Hydraulic test once in 2 / 5 years, depending on
the contents in Vessel.
• Excess Flow Check Valve Testing shall be Tested during the Hydraulic test, to check the
Differential pressure and Closing Flow Rate.
• The Hydraulic test shall be conducted up to the First Isolation Valve.
• However, if Water or any traces of Moisture is not tolerable, as in the case of Cryogenic
Storage Vessels, Pneumatic Test is permissible. Pneumatic test may be conducted at 1.1
times the Design Pressure.
• Additional NDT: for Spherical Vessels, Mounded & Under-ground Vessels like:
• Thickness Gauging, Ultrasonic Flaw Detection, Wet Fluorescent MPT, DP test, Hardness test
& Foundation settlement. Radiographic Inspection of joints.
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FAILURE MECHANISMS
Primary reasons for Ductile or Brittle failure of a Vessel may be broadly classified as due
to:
1.Stress – due to stress concentration, over pressurization, other un-anticipated stresses
like – bending, eccentric loading etc.
2.Corrosion – from chemical attacks, oxidation, cavitation, stress corrosion, sulphide
stress corrosion etc.
3.Erosion and wear & Tear
4.Embitterment – due to Hydrogen, Caustic, Low temperature, work hardening etc.
5.Fatigue – as in the case of Vessels subject to cyclic stresses, reversal of cyclic stresses,
rotating Vessels subject to pressure and load
6.Creep – Can be at ambient temperature ( pre-stressed vessels like multi-layered vessels,
rope wound vessels) or at elevated temperatures.
7.Other causes like Water Hammer, Vibration etc.
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CHECK LISTS FOR INSPECTION

• Visual Inspection is the first preliminary and most important

inspection step. The check lists shall be prepared on individual’s
experience, requirement of the equipment, process etc.
1. Continuous Process Plant Vessels.
2. Check Lists for Batch Process Vessels.
3. Check Lists for Utility Equipments.
4. Check Lists for Specific Equipments.

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EXTERNAL EXAMINATION
1. Foundation, Skirt, Anchor bolts, Saddles, Supports, Mounting brackets, Bolts, Earthing etc.
2) Insulation, cladding, painting, spillages, leaks etc.
3) Nozzle necks, flanges, gasket joints, hardware (flange bolts and nuts)
4) Lids’ Hinges , Hinge pins, clamps, bolts etc.
5) INSPECTION OF SURFACE: includes
- thorough visual inspection for signs of deterioration due to atmospheric corrosion, pitting, blistering, deformation and
mechanical damage.
- The weld joints and heat affected zones (HAZ) to be checked visually for cracks.
- Hot spots or Local corrosion, which might have developed on the outer surface due to the failure of internal linings of
lined vessels
6) Condition of Safety Fittings and Valves
- Safety valves, Set Pressures, Latest Testing data, SV vent lines, Isolation valves, Rupture disc, vent lines
- Isolation Valves; Emergency Shut Off Valves or Remote Operated Valves, Pressure gauge, Range, Location, - - Latest
Testing data
- Any other device like Temperature, Level, Gauge glass.

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INTERNAL INSPECTION

INSPECTION OF SURFACE :
- thorough visual inspection for signs of deterioration due to
corrosion, pitting, deformation and mechanical damage.
- The weld joints and heat affected zones (HAZ) to be checked
visually for cracks.
- Internal linings of lined vessels, Local corrosion, which might
have developed due to the failure of internal linings .
2) Nozzle necks, obstructions in the Pipelines, Fillet Weld Joints
3) Internal Coils, Trays, Supports, Stirrers, Baffles, clamps, bolts
ladders, dip stick guide / pad plate etc.
Internal inspection is very important for the purpose of knowing the effect of the process on the metal
surface & weld joints & assessing corrective measures.
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HYDRAULIC TESTING
• After satisfactory External and Internal inspection, the Vessel is hydrostatically tested at a
pressure calculated by applicable code.
• If the vessel is designed as per IS code, the pressure for the Hydraulic Test shall be 1.3 times the
Design Pressure [DP] .
• In other cases, we generally carry out the hydro-test as mentioned in the relevant Design code.
Temperature correction factor shall be taken into consideration for vessels working at elevated
temperature.
• If no details of test pressure are available, the hydro-test may be carried out at 1.5 times the
Maximum Working Pressure [MAWP] at which the vessel is going to be used.
• The liquid to be used for pressure test is generally Water, however depending on the process and
other practical problems of cleaning, purging and flushing etc., other fluids like Oil, Thermic fluid,
Turpentine, Kerosene etc. can be used. Each of these fluids has certain risks and necessary
precautions have to be taken.
• For better sensitivity for detection/ sweating fluorescent powder may be added to the Hydraulic
test water and leakage checked with developer or black light.

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HYDRAULIC TESTING PRECAUTIONS

• All sound Engineering Practices shall be used to prevent over pressurisation – Calibrated
pressure gauges positioned at correct locations, use of proper hand pump or electrical
pump.

• Removal of entrapped air pockets, which leads to accumulation of energy.

• Use of correct flanges, gaskets, blind flanges, fasteners, nuts, bolts, studs etc

• If temporary weld caps are used , sufficient weld thickness to be provided.

• Uneven foundation, uneven loading can lead to un even settlement can cause stresses,
cracks or settlement of foundation.
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NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTIONS - ULTRASONIC TEST

1.Ultrasonic Thickness Gauging.
2.Ultrasonic Tests for Plate Lamination.
3.Ultrasonic Flaw Detection for Surface Cracks.
4.Ultrasonic Flaw Detection of Welds/Crack monitoring
5.Ultrasonic tests for Sound Attenuation/Absorption/
Diffraction/Scattering/ Beam Spread/ Micro-structural
differences.
6.Ultrasonic Tests for Hardness Check.
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NON-DESTRUCTIVE INSPECTIONS - OTHER INSPECTIONS.

1.Dye Penetration Inspection of Welds / Nozzles.

2.Fluorescent Dye Penetration tests
3.Dry Magnetic Particle Test /
Wet Fluorescent Magnetic Particle tests.
4.Radiographic Inspection.

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UTILITIES & OTHER EQUIPMENTS

1) Compressed Air Receiver System and Pipelines
2) Instrument Air Systems, Moisture Separators, Air De-Humidifiers,
Chillers
3) Gas/Air Accumulators, Pneumatic Systems.
4) Inert Gas systems, LPG & other Gas Cylinder manifolds
5) Cryogenic & Low Temp. Liquid Storage Vessels
6) LPG / Propane Storage Tanks & Pipelines
7) Ammonia / Freon refrigeration system and associated equipment.
8) Water Treatment Plants etc etc.

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STEAM HEATED EQUIPMENTS

a. Steam Heated Pressure Vessels like; Rotary Drying Cylinders used in
Textile / Paper Industries.
b. Steam Autoclaves for curing/heating in Textile, Pharmaceuticals,
Rubber, Glass & Other Industries.
c. Steam Presses/Steam Accumulators.
d. Steam Heated Exchangers/Jackets/Limpet Coils/Internal Heating Coils.
e. Heat Recovery Systems etc.

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PRODUCTION / STORAGE VESSELS OF CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

1. Raw Material Storage Equipment: Acid / Chemical and Petroleum Storage Tanks,
Blanketing and Transfer system under Air/ Nitrogen pressure, Batch Tanks,
Measuring Tanks and connected Pipelines.
2. Storage of compressed gases in cylinders like Chlorine, Ammonia, Sulphur -di-
oxide and connected pipelines.
3. Heating/ Cooling Internal Coils, External Limpet Coils, Jackets, Multiple Jackets of
Mixing/ Agitation Vessels meant for circulation of Cooling Water, Brine, Glycols,
Methanol or Hot water, Steam or Thermic Fluid.
4. Mixing/ Agitation/ Heated or Cooled Vessel in which the contents of the Vessel are
transferred by compressed Air/ Nitrogen Pressure.
5. Autoclaves/ Reactors in which the pressure is developed in the closed system due
to the Reaction of the Chemical, evaporation of the content or due to external
heat.
6. Condensers and Receivers of the Vapour extracted from the Reactors/
Autoclaves.
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PRODUCTION / STORAGE VESSELS OF REFINERIES/

PETROCHEMICAL/ FERTILIZER/STEEL & OTHER CONTINUOUS
PROCESS INDUSTRIES

8. Distillation Columns, Packed Columns, Towers,

9. Heat Exchangers and associated equipment and
pipelines.
10. Catalyst Filled Vessels, Reformers / Gas Crackers etc.
11. Pressurised Storage Tanks, Hold Tanks,
12. Mixing Vessels
13. And any other equipment as required for a process.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS

• Crankcase Oil delivered from the compressor shall be rectified. If, the Inter-
cooler or After-cooler is ineffective due to clogging, the compressed air
temperature can go up.
• If the temperature rises beyond 150ºC, the Air Receiver Tank can explode
due to the presence of Oil Mist.
• Maximum air temperature shall not exceed 145ºC for final stage outlet
pressure of 10 Kg/cm2 and 125ºC for a pressure of 100 Kg/cm2.
• It may be of importance here to point out that Oil or Petroleum vapour in
presence of Oxygen present in air would lead to explosion, even at ambient
temperature.
• It may be of importance to mention here that the tyres of the Cars and
Trucks are often filled with Nitrogen pressure to prevent bursting of tyres
due to presence of oil carry over from the Air Compressors and higher
temperatures developed in tyres due to high speed driving.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN INERT GAS SYSTEMS

• Nitrogen is generally used as inert gas for blanketing and transfer

operations for Reaction Vessels/ Agitators/ Holding Tanks/ Transfer
Tanks etc.
• Bank of cylinders connected to a high-pressure header, should have
PRV station, pressure gauge on HP and LP side, and a safety relief valve
on the LP side.
• In Vacuum Insulated storage vessels meant for storage of Liquid
Nitrogen, the condition of the vacuum insulation and the Safety Relief
Valve Setting are the most important.

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN AGITATOR/ HEATER/

TRANSFER VESSELS
• These Vessels are normally ignored to be pressure vessels
• The Utilities that are connected to these Vessels often ignore the
recommended working pressures, like the brine/cooling water
circulation pressure being higher than the Steam pressure in the jacket.
• Reinforcement rings of the Jacketed Vessels often get corroded and
may lead to collapse of the inner vessel.
• The vessels shall be internally inspected for bulging, corrosion and
fouling with the agitator blade. Hydraulic Testing of the Jacket/ Limpet
Coil and the Vessel shall be carried out.
• There are instances of failure of vessels at the man way cover joint. The
Lid Closing Fly bolts and Hinge pins often get damaged due to regular
use.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN AGITATOR/ HEATER/

TRANSFER VESSELS
• The compressibility of the gasket/sealing gets lost during the use, and the tendency is
to apply more torque on the fastener. This leads to distortion of the Hinge Pin,
Bracket, etc.
• Often under-size replacement of the Wing Bolts and Nuts is done; required numbers
of bolts and nuts are not fitted.
• Transfer Vessels are many times used for separation of the Solvent from the Slurry,
by pressure filtration. For that the hose connection is done from Vessel bottom nozzle
to the Filter. Providing an Excess Flow Check Valve protects excessive flammable
liquid gushing out of the slippage or repture of the hose.
• The optimum level of the product in the Heated Vessel shall be maintained so that
wetted area completely covers the heated portion.
• In case presence of Oxygen/Air in a vacuum vessel is not desirable, all the joints shall
be maintained in perfect condition. Particular attention is drawn for the vessels with
man way openings & quick opening joints.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IN REACTOR

VESSELS / AUTOCLAVES
• Reactor Vessels/ Autoclaves are normally used for batch
process operations.
• A well-established batch process is normally taken as a
routine and safe.
• Failure of any of the utilities or systems, can lead unsafe
conditions
• This can cause rise in temperature and over- pressurisation.
• New processes need to be developed by Research at
laboratory scale before putting them in to production.

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WHAT CAN GO WRONG?

Over-pressurisation or a runaway reaction can occur due to:
• Operational Error (error in material charging, Sequencing etc.)
• Failure or Malfunctioning of the Instrumentation.
• Blocked outlet
• Process upset, such as a runaway or excessive exothermic reaction
• Imbalance of fluid flow rates
• Failure of utility System/Equipment (cooling system, power supply,
breakage agitator, mechanical seal, protective lining, blanketing, etc.)
• Fire Exposure
• Over-pressurisation can also occur due to sudden mixing of two liquids, in
which temperature of one liquid is much above the boiling temperature of
the other. In such cases, the pressure relief is difficult with out a proper
venting system.

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SAFETY RELIEF VALVES

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RUPTURE DISCS

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LOCATIONS OF RELIEF VALVES

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RUPTURE INSTALLATION

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RELIEF CONTAINMENT / DISPOSAL

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Rule 56 : AFR 1963

2. Every pressure plant/vessel shall be:
(a) properly designed on sound engineering practice,
(b) of sound construction & material & with adequate strength & free from any
defect &
(c) properly maintained in a safe working condition

3) Every pressure plant/vessel shall be provided with a suitable stop valve be fitted
to isolate the pressure plant / vessel from other vessels or source of supply of
pressure .

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Pressure plant & vessel (AFR) 56

a suitable safety valve or other effective device, conveniently
located to ensure that the maximum safe working pressure (SWP) of
the vessel shall not be exceeded at any time

Pressure gauge marked with prominent red mark at the maximum

safe working pressure of the pressure plant or pressure vessel

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Rule 56 AFR 1963

a suitable nipple & globe valve be connected for

attaching a test pressure gauge for checking the
accuracy of main pressure gauge.

a suitable drain cock or valve or plug be fitted at the

lowest part of pressure plant/vessel to ensure
effective drainage of liquid collected in pressure
vessel.

Every pressure gauge, stop valve, nipple

& globe valve shall be mounted at height of not more
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PRESSURE VESSEL (AFR 56)

(4) Every pressure plant in service shall be thoroughly examined by a competent person,-
(a) externally once in every period of 6 months;
(b) internally, once in every period of 12 months, &
(c) hydraulic test once in a period of 4 yrs.

• If thorough internal examination is not possible, it may be replaced by a hydraulic test,

which shall be carried out once in every period of 2 yrs

• If a thorough internal, & hydrailic tests are not possible then a thorough external
examination once in 2 years & thorough systematic non-destructive test like ultrasonic
test, for metal thickness or other defects of all parts shall be carried out atleast once in
every period of 4 years

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PRESSURE VESSEL (AFR 56)

The max. SWP & date of last ID no.
examination shall be plainly marked Max. SWP
on every pressure vessel or pressure Test date
plant Due date
Capacity (m3)

• no pressure plant or pressure vessel

shall be operated or used at a pressure
higher than the max. SWP

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Rule 56, AFR

 Pressure Vessel / plant remaining isolated / idle > 2 months or
undergone a repairs / alterations, not be used unless tested &
examined by CP.

 No pressure vessel/ plant shall be taken into use for 1st time unless:
➢ a certificate, specifying max. SWP & tests to which it was
subjected, is obtained from maker &
➢ thoroughly examined by CP in the premises where it is used

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PRESSURE VESSEL (RULE 56 of AFR)

• The manager shall maintain register of pressure plant showing -
(i) Name & make of pressure plant / pressure vessel,
(ii) Identification mark,
(iii) The date of taking into use for 1st time, &
(iv) The reference number & date of report of examination by CP.

• The report of result of every examination by CP shall be in FORM 8

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EXEMPTION for PV- Rule 56- AFR 1950

a) vessels with internal operating pressure not exceeding atm. pressure
1Kg/cm2 or 15 lbs/sq. inch absolute

b) steam boilers, steam reed pipes with fittings coming under preview of
Indian Boiler Act, 1923 (v of 1923)

c) metal bottles / cylinders used for storage / transport of compressed

gases / liquids / dissolved gases under pressure covered under Gas
Cylinder Rules 1981 framed under Indian Explosive Act,1884.

d) vessels in which Internal pressure is due solely to the static head of

liquids

e) working cylinders/ casings of machineries i.e. pumping sets,

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4 Hazard Prediction Technique (KYT) for Zero Accident - 09 September 2020 2.0 hrs Rs. 1250/- plus 18% GST
A Japanese Concept - 2nd batch (Total Rs. 1475/-)
5 Earthing System & Practices - Standards & Code of 12 September 2020 2.0 hrs Rs. 1250/- plus 18% GST
Practices- 2nd batch (Total Rs. 1475/-)
6 Statutory Provisions pertaining to Safety for lifting 19 September 2020 2.0 hrs Rs. 1250/- plus 18% GST
machines , tools and tackles – 3rd batch (Total Rs. 1475/-)
7 Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment 23 September 2020 2.0 hrs Rs. 1250/- plus 18% GST
(Total Rs. 1475/-)

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