Standard Operating Procedure

Title : Standard Operating Procedure for Pneumatic Testing Date: 30/03/2009 Purpose : To check the leak tightness of all the weld joints on the assembly after the Hydrotesting of individual pipes/tubes. Scope : This procedure is applicable to HRSG module assembly and similar components. Responsibility: Plant Manager Introduction: The HRSG module assembly is not fully drainable after hydrotesting at shop. As a good engineering practice it is recommended to dispatch the assembly free from water inside. So a pneumatic testing can be applied instead of hydrotesting, which may provide cleaner solution at the shop floor and for the module.

Before starting of work

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Standard Operating Procedure

Title : Standard Operating Procedure for Pneumatic Testing Date: 30/03/2009 Purpose : To check the leak tightness of all the weld joints on the assembly after the Hydrotesting of individual pipes/tubes. Scope : This procedure is applicable to HRSG module assembly and similar components. Responsibility: Plant Manager Introduction: The HRSG module assembly is not fully drainable after hydrotesting at shop. As a good engineering practice it is recommended to dispatch the assembly free from water inside. So a pneumatic testing can be applied instead of hydrotesting, which may provide cleaner solution at the shop floor and for the module.

Before starting of work

Process should be isolated from other operations. Area should be barricaded before starting the work. Work permit should be obtained before starting the work. The module or components should be purged with air or gas like Nitrogen/ Argon. The indicating pressure gauge should be easily visible to the operator throughout the operation. All the pneumatic connections should be checked before starting the work. All the open stubs, pipe ends of the assembly to be tested shall be closed using either welded flanges, blind or grip plugs with inlet and outlet connections. Inlet and outlet connections and pressure gauges should be closed tightly. No combustible material should be present nearby the operation.

During the operation

No person should be allowed to enter the barricaded area. The pressure at both the ends should be allowed to stabilize at 3 kg/cm2 for minimum 15 minutes. The bubble forming solution SILEX-TS4 or equivalent should be applied to the surface to be examined. Household soap or any detergent solution should not be allowed.

After the operation

After the operation the air is to be released gradually. Wipe off the SILEX-TS4 solution from the module or components carefully with dry cloth wearing the rubber gloves. After the operation the working area should be cleared.

Personal Protective Equipment:

Operator should wear goggle, rubber handgloves and apron.