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Hydrostatic Testing of Fabricated Piping: 1. Scope

This document provides standards for hydrostatic testing of fabricated piping. It outlines procedures for preparing piping assemblies for testing, conducting tests, required test pressures, use of pressure gauges, acceptance standards, and documentation of test results. Assemblies must be tested at 1.5 times the design pressure or as specified, holding the pressure for at least 10 minutes. Any leaks observed require repair and retesting. Records of all tests should document date, assembly tested, test medium, pressure and time, and inspector signatures.

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Hydrostatic Testing of Fabricated Piping: 1. Scope

This document provides standards for hydrostatic testing of fabricated piping. It outlines procedures for preparing piping assemblies for testing, conducting tests, required test pressures, use of pressure gauges, acceptance standards, and documentation of test results. Assemblies must be tested at 1.5 times the design pressure or as specified, holding the pressure for at least 10 minutes. Any leaks observed require repair and retesting. Records of all tests should document date, assembly tested, test medium, pressure and time, and inspector signatures.

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This copy belongs to Cenex Harvest States Coop.

PFI Standard ES-4


(Revised 1985)
(Reaffirmed September 2002)

HYDROSTATIC TESTING OF FABRICATED PIPING

1. Scope all low-pressure filling lines and other


appurtenances, that should not be subjected to the
1.1 To establish a standard for hydrostatic testing of test pressures, have been disconnected or isolated
fabricated piping. by valves or other suitable means.

2. Time of Tests 4.4 Following the application of the test pressure,


examination for leakage shall be made of all joints
2.1 Hydrostatic testing of fabricated piping assemblies
and connections.
is usually accomplished after installation when the
completed system is tested. Testing of sub-
assemblies in the fabricator’s shop may be 5. Test Pressure Requirements
necessary when the completed system is designed 5.1 The assembly shall be subjected to a hydrostatic test
and/or supported so that it cannot be filled with pressure not less than 1.5 times the design pressure
water or when the system cannot be readily dried or as specified by the applicable code.
and traces of the test medium cannot be tolerated in
the system. In any case, piping assemblies are 5.2 The hydrostatic test pressure shall not exceed the
hydrostatically tested in the shop only when so maximum allowable test pressure of any non-
specified in the contract documents. isolated component in the assembly.

3. Preparation for Testing 5.3 The hydrostatic test pressure shall be maintained for
3.1 All joints, including welds, shall be left uninsulated a minimum total time of ten minutes or as specified.
and exposed for examination during the test.
6. Pressure Test Gages
3.2 All openings should be sealed using plugs, blind 6.1 Pressure test gages used in pressure testing shall be
flanges, weld caps, or other suitable material, which indicating pressure gages and shall be connected
can be readily and completely removed after directly, where possible, to the component.
completion of the test.
6.2 Pressure gages used in testing shall preferably have
3.3 Means shall be provided to isolate the assembly dials graduated over a range of about double the
being tested from the fill piping and pump by using intended maximum test pressure, but in no case
a valve, suitable for the test pressure, and located as shall the rage be less than 1-1/2 nor more than 4
close to the assembly as possible. times the test pressure.

4. Testing Procedure 6.3 Pressure gages shall be calibrated prior to use.


4.1 Assemblies shall be purged of air pockets while
being filled. 7. Acceptance Standards
7.1 If no indication of leakage is observed, the
4.2 Water, at the temperature and chemical content of assembly is considered acceptable.
the available source, shall normally be used for the
hydrostatic test fluid. Any special requirements as 7.2 If any leakage is observed, its location shall be
to chemical content of the water, the use of other marked. The assembly shall then be depressurized
test mediums and/or temperature shall be so and the leaks repaired. After repairs have been
specified in the contract documents. made, the assembly shall be retested.
4.3 The test equipment shall be examined before
pressure is applied to ensure that it is tight and that

This copy belongs to Cenex Harvest States Coop.


This copy belongs to Cenex Harvest States Coop.
PFI Standard ES-4
(Revised 1985)
(Reaffirmed September 2002)

8. Records
8.1 A record of each hydrostatic test shall be made.
These records shall include:

A. Date of Test
B. Identification of Fabricated Piping
Assemblies Tested
C. Test Medium Used
D. Test Pressure and Holding Time
E. Signatures of the Company’s Inspector and the
Authorized Inspector and Customer’s
Inspector when applicable.

8.2 These records need not be retained after completion


of the project unless required by Code or contract.

This copy belongs to Cenex Harvest States Coop.

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