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Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure

This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure document: The document outlines safety procedures for conducting a pneumatic pressure test of a reformer unit at a Methanex Corporation plant, including roping off the test area, using compressed air to pressurize the system up to 100 PSIG in increments while checking for leaks, and gradually releasing the pressure through drains after completing a 10 minute hold period at test pressure.

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Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure

This 3 sentence summary provides the key details about the Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure document: The document outlines safety procedures for conducting a pneumatic pressure test of a reformer unit at a Methanex Corporation plant, including roping off the test area, using compressed air to pressurize the system up to 100 PSIG in increments while checking for leaks, and gradually releasing the pressure through drains after completing a 10 minute hold period at test pressure.

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Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure

Authorized By:

____________________________
Senior Inspector

Methanex Corporation
Medicine Hat, AB

Copy: 01
Revision Date: January 7, 2000
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
REFORMER PNEUMATIC TEST PROCEDURE

1. LT-04A: REFORMER PNEUMATIC TEST PROCEDURE......................................................................3

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Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure


Revision Date: January 7, 2000
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1. LT-04A: REFORMER PNEUMATIC TEST PROCEDURE

Equipment Number: Work Order: Date:


Test Medium: A#:
Test Pressure: CRN: AI Accepted:

1. Area on the bottom of reformer to be roped off and warning signs hung to keep unauthorized
personnel out.

2. The test to be conducted when the least number of employees are around.

3. List of employees involved in the test are to be listed below and on the work permit.

4. A large volume of air is to be used during the test and everyone is to use extreme caution during
the test.

5. All drains and vents are to be closed.

6. All blinds are to be installed as per attached.

7. Compressed air is to be connected to the 3/4" fill connection.

8. The system is to be initially pressured to 25 PSIG and all piping checked for leaks.

9. The system pressure is to be raised in no more than 10 PSIG increments to 100 PSIG. Allow the
system pressure time to stabilize between increases.

10. The test pressure is to be held for a minimum of ten (10) minutes.

11. All welded joints are to be checked with the soap bubble method at a pressure of 5 PSIG.

12. If repairs are required, steps 4 - 8 are to be repeated.

13. The test pressure is to be gradually reduced through the drains.

Test Witnessed By:

Name: Date:

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Reformer Pneumatic Test Procedure


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