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    JOB PROCEDURE

    FOR
    PRE HYDROTESTING

    HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED


    (HPCL)

    CGD NETWORK FOR WEST BENGAL CLUSTER GA’s

    DOC. NO. SGAPL/TEPL/HPCL/WB/SCH.04/PH-JP-23-Rev-00


    Rev. Date Description Prepared By Checked By Approved By

    00 09.05.2023 For Review &


    SGAPL SGAPL TEPL/HPCL
    Approval
    JOB PROCEDURE
    FOR
    PRE HYDROTESTING

    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1 SCOPE
    2 APPLICABLE CODES & SPECIFICATION
    3 METHODOLOGY
    4 PRECAUTIONS DURING HYDRO TEST

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    JOB PROCEDURE
    FOR
    PRE HYDROTESTING
    1. SCOPE

    The scope covers working methodology for the pre hydro testing of pipe sections of rail-road, road, minor
    water course, canal & mainline test headers and testing of HDD/Crossing String during the execution.
    .
    2. APPLICABLE CODES & SPECIFICATION

    i) ASME B 31.8 Gas Transmissions and Distribution Piping Systems.


    ii) API RP 1110 Pressure Testing of Liquid Petroleum Pipelines.
    iii) ASME Sec. VIII Boiler & Pressure Vessels Code. Div.1
    iv) OISD 226 - “Natural Gas Transmission Pipelines and City Gas Distribution Network”
    v) PNGRB T4S

    3. METHOD

    a) Water filling and pressurization


     All weld joints in test loop/section shall be radio graphically cleared and accepted before water
    filling.
     Water Test Certificate of water used for filling shall be submitted to PMC.
     Clean, not silty, with PH 6 to 8 and non corrosive water shall be used for test. Water tank shall be
    deployed for filling operations in view of smaller length of strings.
     Main and rear headers shall have provision for water filling, pressurization, venting, drainage and
    installation of pressure gauges.
     The strings shall be filled in full and ensured that there is no air entrapment. For all bolted fittings
    spiral wound gasket shall be used.
     Only calibrated pressure gauges and temperature gauges shall be used. Calibration certificate to be
    submitted to PMC/OWNER.
     Pressurization shall be done in the presence of the PMC/OWNER at a moderate and constant rate
    not exceeding 2 bar/min and pressurize up to the final test pressure as per CLIENT Specification.
     Pressure shall be applied by means of a suitable test pump, which shall not be connected to a system
    until ready to test. In bringing the system up to the test pressure. An authorize operator shall attend
    to the pump constantly, during the test. The pressure shall be allowed to stabilize for a period of 15
    min after attainment of test pressure during which pressure shall be established i.e. checked and test
    pump shall be disconnected the test section shall be completely isolated and all connections shall be
    checked for leakage. The test pressure ‘hold period ‘shall be 4 hours. Test section shall be visually
    examined for leaks/defects etc. Pressurize pump fitness certificate to be submitted to PMC.
     Pressurize to test pressure 1.5 x Design pressures
     Pressure gauge of suitable pressure range (1.5 x pressures to be measured) and accuracy.
     One laboratory thermometers 000 C to 6000C range accuracy ± 0.1 degrees.

    b) Acceptance:

    Hydrostatic test shall be considered as positive if no abrupt drop in the pressure is observed through
    the test duration, except for a change due to temperature effects as per the applicable
    specifications. It should also be observed that there is no evidence of sweating before, during and
    after the ‘hold period’ on all the weld joints.

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    JOB PROCEDURE
    FOR
    PRE HYDROTESTING
    c) Termination:

    After recording the results, test shall be terminated with the consent of the PMC/OWNER, and the
    loop shall be depressurized.

    The line and equipment shall be completely drained by suitable means after completion of
    hydrostatic test of the system. Vent shall be opened before draining the section. Subsequently, de-
    watering operation shall be carried out. Water shall be disposed off at suitable location with the
    approval of the PMC/OWNER.

    4. PRECAUTIONS DURING HYDRO TEST

    Before start of work Contractor shall take safety clearance from PMC/OWNER.

    The testing team shall not leave the premises until the pipe section is de pressurized after the test.

    All personnel working on hydrostatic testing shall be appraising of the possible dangers connected
    with high pressure air and water. Local authorities shall be advised as to the timings of test period
    and relevant phone numbers used in emergency.

    The Test Engineer shall be nominated, who shall be responsible to ensure that all personnel working
    on hydro-test are fully aware of their individual responsibilities.

    Provision shall be made for the installation of no admittance signs to unauthorized personnel from
    the roads of the ROW.

    Signs stating “PIPE UNDER TEST- KEEP AWAY” with local language, translations shall be placed where
    the pipeline is uncovered, and particularly where the provisional traps, all valves and flange
    connections and stations are located. Such areas shall be suitably fenced in such a way as to prevent
    access of unauthorized personnel.

    PROVISIONAL SCRAPPER TRAPS SHALL BE INSTALLED IN COMPLIANCE WITH METHODS AND


    LOCATIONS SO THAT ANY RUPTURE CANNOT CAUSE ANY INJURIES TO THE PERSONNEL AND THIRD
    PARTIES.

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