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Hydrostatic Testing
Testing requirements may be specified in
drawings, specifications, or standard
clauses (76 series)
Generally procedures are required
must be clear, concise, and sufficiently
descriptive to perform the test
may require approval of the test
procedure (VPAR)
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Hydrostatic Test Setup & System

Use of Test Gauges
Must be in the calibration system and properly
calibrated
Must be of a proper range for its intended use
Anticipated test pressure reading must be
approximately 1/2 to 2/3 of the total gauge range.
Good practice is gauge increments must be no
greater than the total tolerance allowance.

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Hydrostatic Test Setup & System

Cleanliness of the Test System and Fluid
Contamination within the test setup may
influence the outcome of the test,
damage component being tested, or
damage test setup equipment
Example = dirt on a valve seat

Cleanliness of the Tested Product

Requirement may invoke specific cleanliness for the
test setup and fluid
Requirement may have specific flushing instructions
for the product prior to and following the test
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Test Setup Must be Designed for

Safety and Functionality
Relief valves must be incorporated into the
test system to prevent over pressurization
Protect against personnel injury
Prevent damage to test hardware
Prevent damage to component being tested

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Test Pressure, Temperature and

Dwell Time
Allow time for the system to stabilize at
ambient temperature before conducting
the test.
Pressure, temperature, and dwell time
must have tolerance limits - if not
available, request limits using a Vendor
Information Request (VIR).
Tolerance per industry standard is not
acceptable
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Hydrostatic Test Setup & System

Pressurize the system and isolate the test product
from balance of the test setup
Observe the test product for results as required in
the appropriate procedure and document the results
Obtain Electric Boat witness if required (SC37-8)
Inspect for leakage through the product
Document the actual time, temperature, and
pressure test parameters
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Condition of the Component

After Testing
Properly cleaned
Preservatives, if required
Sealed, if required
Proper orientation during handling and
storage to prevent damage
(example = position of ball or gate within a valve may be
important, especially for long term storage)
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Test Report Must Contain:

Name of Testing Organization

Date of the test
EB Purchase Order and Item Number
Applicable Component Specification, Drawing, etc. and
Revision
Test Procedure and Revision (VPAR# if applicable)
Identification of testing equipment
Serial number of gauging used
Traceability of component (Serial/Heat/Lot Code Number)

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Test Report Must Contain: (continued)

Actual test parameters (pressure, temperature,
dwell time, etc.) and the acceptance criteria
Statement of results (Accept or Reject)
Document nonconformance should failure occur
Component(s) affected
Amount and rate of leakage if recordable,

Signature of test organization representative and

date as required by the specification

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