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The hydrostatic test is a destructive test applied to equipment and piping that are out of operation to verify their tightness and mechanical strength. It is performed by filling the equipment with water or another non-corrosive fluid and applying a hydrostatic pressure greater than the working pressure, in order to detect leaks or failures. The equipment is only considered approved if it maintains the required pressure for a specified time without showing leaks or other defects.
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The hydrostatic test is a destructive test applied to equipment and piping that are out of operation to verify their tightness and mechanical strength. It is performed by filling the equipment with water or another non-corrosive fluid and applying a hydrostatic pressure greater than the working pressure, in order to detect leaks or failures. The equipment is only considered approved if it maintains the required pressure for a specified time without showing leaks or other defects.
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Hydrostatic Test.
Destructive Test.
Application of pressure to a piece of equipment or pipeline.
out of operation
Check the tightness of the flanged fittings and the
welding.
Water or a non-corrosive fluid is used.
Every new equipment must undergo a test of
pressure (hydrostatic).
Applied when existing lines are replaced or repaired.
Allows:
Determine the quality of the work execution
manufacturing or repair of the line or equipment.
Check the operating conditions to ensure the
security of both people and facilities.
Detect leaks.
Check the mechanical resistance.
Test the tightness of the fittings.
Test team
• Pneumatic pump
• Compressor.
• High pressure hoses
•º Manometers and/or graphing device
Every pressure vessel must be subjected to testing
hydrostatics.
The hydrostatic test must be performed at least 1.3 times the
maximum working pressure (ASME code section VIII division
1 párrafo UG-99(b)).
Check that the instruments are calibrated (manometers and
manograph). The calibration not exceeding 6 months (one month
PEMEX regulations.
Having a procedure and calculation memory (ASME Code)
ANSI, etc.
Pipes
Carbon steels and steels
ferritic alloys) or 50% of the yield strength
minimum specified (alloy steels
austeníticos).
The applied hydrostatic pressure and the resulting tension are
related by Barlow's formula:
P = 2St / D
Where
P = hydrostatic pressure (psi or Mpa)
S = tension in the wall of the pipe (psi or Mpa)
t = nominal wall thickness (inches or mm)
D = diámetro extemo (pulgadas o mm)
The container or pipes are filled
of an almost incompressible liquid
water oil
fluorescent red dyes
they add to quickly locate the
leaks.
The ASME code and the Mexican standard NOM-020-STPS-2002
(Cap. 9), The container must be subjected to a pressure not
less than 66% of the WORKING PRESSURE
The DOT also determines that visual inspections
they expire 12 months after their application and PHs after 5 years.
Tests or inspections expire on the last day of the month.
indicated in the test.
P&G is governed by its standards (PVD's, CBA and
PVP
Verification of calibrated manometers.
Check connections
Place and fit in order to avoid deformations.
For pipes, check the supports.
Front view of
container
Rear view of
container
Place instruments and clamps, seal before the test.
The hydrostatic tests are carried out in the presence of the
quality inspector, ASME representative and/or
representative of STPS.
Place the manometer at the highest part of the container and
place a shut-off valve between the tank and the
instruments.
Water filling and gradual pressurization
Inspect for leaks in the
weld joints and connections
(qualified personnel).
If there is a leak, the test is not accepted and
the equipment is rejected until completed
corrections.
Required test pressure, start
(duration).
Pressure verification required for the test.
Monitoring of pressure against time.
Justification for termination of the test.
Emptying the tank.
Final report
The person in charge of the
installation
must receive the line that
incluye:
Full identification
of the tested section.
The obtained result.
The reference of the method
of test.
Name and signature of
supervisor
SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF STANDARDS:
ASME Code Sec. V and Sec. VIII Div. 1
ANSI/ASME B16.34 (Valves with and without flanges)
API RP 1110 (Leak testing in pipelines)
API SPEC 6 A (Christmas Trees)
•API SPEC 6 D (For line valves).
API STANDARD 620 (For low-pressure tanks)
ASME B31.3 (Process piping).
ANSI B31.1 (Power piping)
ANSI B31.8 Gas Lines
ASTM 1003 Standard test method for hydrostatic leak testing
Continuation of the manufacturing process.
A menos que sea requerido por autoridades locales o existe
suspicion that the team may have suffered some damage during the
transport
The test will take place according to the design code or to
the specifications of the case.
They are used to ensure integrity
of lines in service.
The test allows for the identification of defects.
que pueden afectar la integridad
during the operation.
In case a defect is discovered,
repair the pipe and redo the
test.