REF : SCTPL-Q-SP-003

Kerosene Leak Test REV. No. : A1

SPARKLE CLEAN TECH PVT LTD Procedure REV. Date : 24.05.2019
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INDEX

Sr. No Description

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 PRE REQUISITES

3.0 TESTING

4.0 REPAIRS

5.0 CLEANING

6.0 REPORTING

ANNEXURE - I

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Kerosene Leak Test REV. No. : A1
SPARKLE CLEAN TECH PVT LTD Procedure REV. Date : 24.05.2019
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1.0 SCOPE:
1.1 This procedure specifies the requirements of kerosene leak test for single sided / single layer
weld joints that are accessible from back side for visual examination..

2.0 PRE REQUISITES:

2.1 Weld shall be thoroughly cleaned by hand wire brush or rotary wire brush to remove oil,
grease, slag and rust.
2.2 Weld shall be visually inspected and unacceptable defects if any shall be repaired by grinding /
grinding and welding.
2.3 Kerosene leak test shall be carried out only at room temperature

3.0 TESTING:
3.1 The weld surface shall be applied with wet/pasty chalk (mixed with water) and dried.
3.2 Kerosene shall be sprayed on the other (root) side of weld. The kerosene penetrates through
crevices or cracks/ pin holes and is absorbed by dry chalk powder showing up as a dull
patch/indication on the bright chalk surface.
3.3 Alternatively weld surface may be wetted with wet (soaked in kerosene) cotton waste or
cloth.
3.4 In such cases wet/pasty chalk shall be applied on the other (root) side of the weld. This shall
be completed before applying kerosene.
3.5 The side on which chalk is applied shall be visually examined for indications of kerosene
absorption (sweating/wetting) after 10 minutes of kerosene application. Indications noticed if
any shall be repaired as given below.

4.0 REPAIRS
4.1 Leaking spots (indication) shall be marked for repair.
4.2 Repairs shall be carried out by grinding and welding.
4.3 Repaired areas shall be retested as above.

5.0 CLEANING
5.1 After testing / retesting is completed the chalk powder and traces of kerosene shall be
cleaned off from the welds.

6.0 REPORTING :
6.1 Kerosene Leak Test details shall be reported in format with all test details as per Annexure – I

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 REF : SCTPL-Q-SP-003
Kerosene Leak Test REV. No. : A1
SPARKLE CLEAN TECH PVT LTD Procedure REV. Date : 24.05.2019
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ANNEXURE – I
Kerosene Test Report
Report No.: Date :
Client :
Project:
Item:
JOB No: Procedure No.:
P.O. No. Pre Cleaning Method :
Drawing No.: Test Medium
Material Type : Temperature:
Material Thickness : Light @Inspection Point:

Weld ID Weld Location Observation Result Remarks

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