Standard procedure for hydrotest as per asme?

see ASME VIII div 1 UG-99 STANDARD HYDROSTATIC TEST (a) A hydrostatic test shall
be conducted on all vessels after: (1) all fabrication has been completed, except for operations
which could not be performed prior to the testsuch as weld end preparation [see U-1(e)(1)(a)],
cosmetic grinding on the base material which does not affect the required thickness; and (2) all
examinations have been performed, except those required after the test. The completed vessels,
except those tested in accordance with the requirements of UG-100 and UG-101, shall have
satisfactorily passed the hydrostatic test prescribed in this paragraph. (b) Except as otherwise
permitted in (a) above and 27- 4, vessels designed for internal pressure shall be subjected to a
hydrostatic test pressure which at every point in the vessel is at least equal to 1.3 times the
maximum allowable working pressure34 to be marked on the vessel multiplied by the lowest
ratio (for the materials of which the vessel is constructed) of the stress value S for the test
temperature on the vessel to the stress value S for the design temperature (see UG-21). All
loadings that may exist during this test shall be given consideration. (c) A hydrostatic test based
on a calculated pressure may be used by agreement between the user and the Manufacturer. The
hydrostatic test pressure at the top of the vessel shall be the minimum of the test pressures
calculated by multiplying the basis for calculated test pressure as defined in 3-2 for each pressure
element by 1.3 and reducing this value by the hydrostatic head on that element. When this
pressure is used, the Inspector shall reserve the right to require the Manufacturer or the designer
to furnish the calculations used for determining the hydrostatic test pressure for any part of the
vessel. (d) The requirements of (b) above represent the minimum standard hydrostatic test
pressure required by this Division. The requirements of (c) above represent a special test based
on calculations. Any intermediate value of pressure may be used. This Division does not specify
an upper limit for hydrostatic test pressure. However, if the hydrostatic test pressure is allowed to
exceed, either intentionally or accidentally, the value determined as prescribed in (c) above to the
degree that the vessel is subjected to visible permanent distortion, the Inspector shall reserve the
right to reject the vessel. (e) Combination units [see UG-19(a) and UG-21] shall be tested by one
of the following methods. (1) Pressure chambers of combination units that have been designed to
operate independently shall be hydrostatically tested as separate vessels, that is, each chamber
shall be tested without pressure in the adjacent chamber. If the common elements of a
combination unit are designed for a larger differential pressure than the higher maximum
allowable working pressure to be marked on the adjacent chambers, the hydrostatic test shall
subject the common elements to at least their design differential pressure, corrected for
temperature as in (b) above, as well as meet the requirements of (b) or (c) above for each
independent chamber. (2) When pressure chambers of combination units have their common
elements designed for the maximum differential pressure that can possibly occur during startup,
operation, and shutdown, and the differential pressure is less than the higher pressure in the
adjacent chambers, the common elements shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test pressure of at
least 1.3 times the differential pressure to be marked on the unit, corrected for temperature as in
UG-99(b). Following the test of the common elements and their inspection as required by (g)
below, the adjacent chambers shall be hydrostatically tested simultaneously [see (b) or (c)
above]. Care must be taken to limit the differential pressure between the chambers to the
pressure used when testing the common elements. The vessel stamping and the vessel Data
Report must describe the common elements and their limiting differential pressure. See UG-
116(j) and UG-120(b). (f) Single-wall vessels designed for a vacuum or partial vacuum only, and
chambers of multichamber vessels designed for a vacuum or partial vacuum only, shall be
subjected to an internal hydrostatic test or when a hydrostatic test is not practicable, to a
pneumatic test in accordance with the provisions of UG-100. Either type of test shall be made at
a pressure not less than 1.3 times the difference between normal atmospheric pressure and the
minimum design internal absolute pressure. (g) Following the application of the hydrostatic test
pressure, an inspection shall be made of all joints and connections. This inspection shall be made
at a pressure not less than the test pressure divided by 1.3. Except for leakage that might occur at
temporary test closures for those openings intended for welded connections, leakage is not
allowed at the time of the required visual inspection. Leakage from temporary seals shall be
directed away so as to avoid masking leaks from other joints. The visual inspection of joints and
connections for leaks at the test pressure divided by 1.3 may be waived provided: (1) a suitable
gas leak test is applied; (2) substitution of the gas leak test is by agreement reached between
Manufacturer and Inspector; (3) all welded seams which will be hidden by assembly be given a
visual examination for workmanship prior to assembly; (4) the vessel will not contain a “lethal”
substance. (h) Any nonhazardous liquid at any temperature may be used for the hydrostatic test if
below its boiling point. Combustible liquids having a flash point less than 110°F (43°C), such as
petroleum distillates, may be used only for near atmospheric temperature tests. It is
recommended that the metal temperature during hydrostatic test be maintained at least 30°F
(17°C) above the minimum design metal temperature, but need not exceed 120°F (48°C), to
minimize the risk of brittle fracture. [See UG-20 and General Note (6) to Fig. UCS-66.2.] The
test pressure shall not be applied until the vessel and its contents are at about the same
temperature. If the test temperature exceeds 120°F (48°C), it is recommended that inspection of
the vessel required by (g) above be delayed until the temperature is reduced to 120°F (48°C) or
less. CAUTION: A small liquid relief valve set to 11⁄3 times the test pressure is recommended
for the pressure test system, in case a vessel, while under test, is likely to be warmed up
materially with personnel absent. (i) Vents shall be provided at all high points of the vessel in the
position in which it is to be tested to purge possible air pockets while the vessel is filling. (j)
Before applying pressure, the test equipment shall be examined to see that it is tight and that all
low-pressure filling lines and other appurtenances that should not be subjected to the test
pressure have been disconnected. (k) Vessels, except for those in lethal service, may be painted
or otherwise coated either internally or externally, and may be lined internally, prior to the
pressure test. However, the user is cautioned that such painting / coating /lining may mask leaks
that would otherwise have been detected during the pressure test.

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Standard procedure for hydrotest as per asme?

see ASME VIII div 1 UG-99 STANDARD HYDROSTATIC TEST (a) A hydrostatic test shall
be conducted on all vessels after: (1) all fabrication has been completed, except for operations
which could not be performed prior to the testsuch as weld end preparation [see U-1(e)(1)(a)],
cosmetic grinding on the base material which does not affect the required thickness; and (2) all
examinations have been performed, except those required after the test. The completed vessels,
except those tested in accordance with the requirements of UG-100 and UG-101, shall have
satisfactorily passed the hydrostatic test prescribed in this paragraph. (b) Except as otherwise
permitted in (a) above and 27- 4, vessels designed for internal pressure shall be subjected to a
hydrostatic test pressure which at every point in the vessel is at least equal to 1.3 times the
maximum allowable working pressure34 to be marked on the vessel multiplied by the lowest
ratio (for the materials of which the vessel is constructed) of the stress value S for the test
temperature on the vessel to the stress value S for the design temperature (see UG-21). All
loadings that may exist during this test shall be given consideration. (c) A hydrostatic test based
on a calculated pressure may be used by agreement between the user and the Manufacturer. The
hydrostatic test pressure at the top of the vessel shall be the minimum of the test pressures
calculated by multiplying the basis for calculated test pressure as defined in 3-2 for each pressure
element by 1.3 and reducing this value by the hydrostatic head on that element. When this
pressure is used, the Inspector shall reserve the right to require the Manufacturer or the designer
to furnish the calculations used for determining the hydrostatic test pressure for any part of the
vessel. (d) The requirements of (b) above represent the minimum standard hydrostatic test
pressure required by this Division. The requirements of (c) above represent a special test based
on calculations. Any intermediate value of pressure may be used. This Division does not specify
an upper limit for hydrostatic test pressure. However, if the hydrostatic test pressure is allowed to
exceed, either intentionally or accidentally, the value determined as prescribed in (c) above to the
degree that the vessel is subjected to visible permanent distortion, the Inspector shall reserve the
right to reject the vessel. (e) Combination units [see UG-19(a) and UG-21] shall be tested by one
of the following methods. (1) Pressure chambers of combination units that have been designed to
operate independently shall be hydrostatically tested as separate vessels, that is, each chamber
shall be tested without pressure in the adjacent chamber. If the common elements of a
combination unit are designed for a larger differential pressure than the higher maximum
allowable working pressure to be marked on the adjacent chambers, the hydrostatic test shall
subject the common elements to at least their design differential pressure, corrected for
temperature as in (b) above, as well as meet the requirements of (b) or (c) above for each
independent chamber. (2) When pressure chambers of combination units have their common
elements designed for the maximum differential pressure that can possibly occur during startup,
operation, and shutdown, and the differential pressure is less than the higher pressure in the
adjacent chambers, the common elements shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test pressure of at
least 1.3 times the differential pressure to be marked on the unit, corrected for temperature as in
UG-99(b). Following the test of the common elements and their inspection as required by (g)
below, the adjacent chambers shall be hydrostatically tested simultaneously [see (b) or (c)
above]. Care must be taken to limit the differential pressure between the chambers to the
pressure used when testing the common elements. The vessel stamping and the vessel Data
Report must describe the common elements and their limiting differential pressure. See UG-
116(j) and UG-120(b). (f) Single-wall vessels designed for a vacuum or partial vacuum only, and
chambers of multichamber vessels designed for a vacuum or partial vacuum only, shall be
subjected to an internal hydrostatic test or when a hydrostatic test is not practicable, to a
pneumatic test in accordance with the provisions of UG-100. Either type of test shall be made at
a pressure not less than 1.3 times the difference between normal atmospheric pressure and the
minimum design internal absolute pressure. (g) Following the application of the hydrostatic test
pressure, an inspection shall be made of all joints and connections. This inspection shall be made
at a pressure not less than the test pressure divided by 1.3. Except for leakage that might occur at
temporary test closures for those openings intended for welded connections, leakage is not
allowed at the time of the required visual inspection. Leakage from temporary seals shall be
directed away so as to avoid masking leaks from other joints. The visual inspection of joints and
connections for leaks at the test pressure divided by 1.3 may be waived provided: (1) a suitable
gas leak test is applied; (2) substitution of the gas leak test is by agreement reached between
Manufacturer and Inspector; (3) all welded seams which will be hidden by assembly be given a
visual examination for workmanship prior to assembly; (4) the vessel will not contain a “lethal”
substance. (h) Any nonhazardous liquid at any temperature may be used for the hydrostatic test if
below its boiling point. Combustible liquids having a flash point less than 110°F (43°C), such as
petroleum distillates, may be used only for near atmospheric temperature tests. It is
recommended that the metal temperature during hydrostatic test be maintained at least 30°F
(17°C) above the minimum design metal temperature, but need not exceed 120°F (48°C), to
minimize the risk of brittle fracture. [See UG-20 and General Note (6) to Fig. UCS-66.2.] The
test pressure shall not be applied until the vessel and its contents are at about the same
temperature. If the test temperature exceeds 120°F (48°C), it is recommended that inspection of
the vessel required by (g) above be delayed until the temperature is reduced to 120°F (48°C) or
less. CAUTION: A small liquid relief valve set to 11⁄3 times the test pressure is recommended
for the pressure test system, in case a vessel, while under test, is likely to be warmed up
materially with personnel absent. (i) Vents shall be provided at all high points of the vessel in the
position in which it is to be tested to purge possible air pockets while the vessel is filling. (j)
Before applying pressure, the test equipment shall be examined to see that it is tight and that all
low-pressure filling lines and other appurtenances that should not be subjected to the test
pressure have been disconnected. (k) Vessels, except for those in lethal service, may be painted
or otherwise coated either internally or externally, and may be lined internally, prior to the
pressure test. However, the user is cautioned that such painting / coating /lining may mask leaks
that would otherwise have been detected during the pressure test.

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Hydrostatic test is a vessel, pipe spool or piping system that is completely filled
with water and subjected to a test pressure which is equal to 1.5 times the design
pressure.[1]

Hydrostatic testing is a common procedure used to performance verify a fluid