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The document provides guidelines for conducting pneumatic testing of piping systems including pressurizing the system gradually, inspecting for leaks at intervals, maintaining the test pressure for a minimum of two hours, depressurizing the system slowly based on pressure ranges, and assigning a test supervisor.

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2 - Pneumatic Testing

The document provides guidelines for conducting pneumatic testing of piping systems including pressurizing the system gradually, inspecting for leaks at intervals, maintaining the test pressure for a minimum of two hours, depressurizing the system slowly based on pressure ranges, and assigning a test supervisor.

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TITLE: 03505-2 - Pneumatic Testing

DATE: June 18, 1993


REV.: 0

PNEUMATIC TESTING

1.0 PURPOSE

To provide guidelines for pneumatic testing.

2.0 SCOPE

This procedure is applicable to all piping tests conducted with compressed gas test media.

3.0 DEFINITIONS

None

4.0 REFERENCES

None

5.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

None

6.0 REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The volume of any pneumatic test should be minimized to limit the extent of damage in
case of failure during test. Off plot test pressures should be limited to 270 psig
maximum and a free volume of 2000 cubic feet. On plot test pressure of 225 psig
maximum should be limited to a free volume of 1500 cubic feet and pressures between
226 and 800 psig should be limited to 1000 cubic feet. In consideration of the hazardous
conditions present during pneumatic testing all tests should be in strict accordance with
the following:

6.2 Purge the system of any residual hydrocarbon gases before sealing for the pneumatic test.

6.2.1 Pressurize gradually to 60 per cent of the indicated test pressure and hold for a
sufficient length of time to allow piping to equalize strains. All joints (threaded,
socket-welded, butt welded and flanged) shall be inspected for leaks with soap
suds, or sonic testing equipment.

6.2.2 The pressure may then be reduced to 50 percent of the indicated test pressure and
all joints visually inspected again for leaks.
6.2.3 Pressurize in steps (each step to be no more than 10 percent of the indicated test
pressure) until the indicated test pressure has been reached, holding for a
sufficient length of time at each step to allow piping to equalize strains (10
minutes minimum). The test pressure shall be held until all the joints have been
inspected for leaks with soap suds, or sonic testing equipment, but in no case for
less than two hours.

6.2.4 Set the testing compressor discharge relief valve to relieve the capacity of the
compressors at 105% of the test pressure.

6.2.5 Exclude non-essential personnel from the vicinity.

6.2.6 Remove as much equipment and materials as possible from the test area.

6.2.7 To conserve the test medium following a test it is allowable to depressurize by


letting down to the next system to be tested.

6.2.8 After completion of test depressurize as follows:

900 - 451 psig 1 psig/sec


451 - 150 psig 2 psig/sec
150 psig and below 5 psig/sec

6.2.9 A Test Supervisor shall be assigned and be responsible for each pneumatic test.

6.2.10 After depressurizing, close up the system and seal with nitrogen or dry air. Check
low point drains for additional moisture and renew seal at frequent intervals until
responsibility for maintaining the system is turned over to operating personnel.

Copyright 1993 Bechtel Corporation


First Edition. All Rights Reserved.

No parts of this publication may be reproduced in any form without the prior written or
expressed permission of the publisher.

Printed in the United States of America.

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