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The Vessel Pressure Testing article provides you with information about pressure vessel
hydro-static testing requirements and related item in pressure vessel inspection.
The requirements have been described based on ASME Code Section VIII. You need to
do this test after completion of the construction process, but before the internal parts
assembly and also before painting process.
This content covers all major requirements and provides you with guidelines for test
performance.
Please note that performing the pneumatic test instead of the Hydro-Static Test is not
allowed, and it can be replaced only when it is not possible due to the design and process.
Vessel pressure testing requirements have been addressed in UG-99 and UG-100 in
ASME Code Section VIII Div. 1.
These are important points, which you need to take care of in vessel pressure testing:
Activities before pressure vessel hydro-static testing, which need to be checked by
the manufacturer quality control team and a third party inspector:
1. Checking all welding already finished and fully accepted by the NDT examination per
the project Inspection and test plan.
2. Making sure the inner part of the vessel is clean and free of remaining slag or other
elements.
making sure the external surface is dry for the correct execution of the visual inspection
during the vessel pressure testing.
3. Checking the pressure gauges' calibration tag and certificate and the range of the lower
limit and upper limit of the gauges. It needs to be between 1.5 and 4 of the pressure test
value.
4. Controlling testing equipment such as the test pump and housing for soundness and
tightness.
5. Making sure the test temperature will not violate the following values:
Min. Test temperature= MDMT + 30F
Max. Test temperature = 120F
MDMT is the pressure vessel minimum design metal temperature, and it is stated in the
pressure vessel design document.
This reduces the risk of a brittle fracture during the test.