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Hx8815-Qc-Pc-Misc-015 Rev. E2

This document provides Hong Xing Engineering & Construction's procedure for conducting pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of tanks. It outlines responsibilities for testing, preparation requirements like cleaning and blanking off nozzles, and the testing procedure. This includes filling the tank in stages and holding at quarter, half, and three-quarter heights for inspections, then filling to the maximum height and conducting settlement measurements before holding the test for 24 hours. It also describes pneumatically testing the roof area above the water level.

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Hx8815-Qc-Pc-Misc-015 Rev. E2

This document provides Hong Xing Engineering & Construction's procedure for conducting pneumatic and hydrostatic testing of tanks. It outlines responsibilities for testing, preparation requirements like cleaning and blanking off nozzles, and the testing procedure. This includes filling the tank in stages and holding at quarter, half, and three-quarter heights for inspections, then filling to the maximum height and conducting settlement measurements before holding the test for 24 hours. It also describes pneumatically testing the roof area above the water level.

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HONG XING ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE .

LTD
14 Tuas, Ave 18A, Singapore 638862
Company Reg.No: 198202657E

SUPPLIER HONG XING ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD

DOCUMENT TITLE FIELD PNEUMATIC AND HYDROSTATIC TEST PROCEDURE

LENDLEASE SINGAPORE PTE LTD


AFTON CHEMICAL ASIA PTE LTD – PROJECT LION – PHASE 2, SINGAPORE

Contract No: 1-PD-0470

P.O. No: FC2-080 Req. No: 0470-2141-A001

Equip. Item No: ALL Req. Item No: ALL

Supplier Doc No: HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015 Supplier Rev: E2

AmecFW Doc Type: P80 DSN: 5795 AmecFW Rev:

Status Code AmecFW Eng. Dept. Date

COMMENT STATUS CODE


1 - Rejected; 4 - No Comments;
2 - Comments as Noted; 5 - Information Only
3 - Minor Comments, Acceptable;

LIM KAH KYAW MYO


E2 29-AUG-2016 FOR APPROVAL DAREN LEE
CHUAN HTUN
LIM KAH KYAW MYO
E1 11-MAR-2016 FOR APPROVAL DAREN LEE
CHUAN HTUN
Rev. Date Description Originated Checked Approved
DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 1 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE


Rev. Description of change Clause

E2 Amendment of Reference Document 2.0

Additional Pre-Water Filling Preparation 4.2, 4.3, 4.5, 4.7

Amendment of Tank Foundation Settlement Inspection 6.0

Additional of Tank Internal Cleaning and Box Up Requirement 9.0

E1 Initial Release N/A

1. Prepared By

LIM KAH CHUAN (QA/QC)


(Signature) (Name & Designation) (Date)

2. Reviewed By

DAREN LEE (PROJECT MANAGER)


(Signature) (Name & Designation) (Date)

3. Approved By

MACKING SIM (DIRECTOR)


(Signature) (Name & Designation) (Date)
DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 2 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE

CONTENTS
1.0 Scope........................................................................................................................ 3

2.0 Reference.................................................................................................................. 3

3.0 Responsibilities………………………………………………………………………….... 3

4.0 Preparation………………………………………………………………………………... 3

5.0 Testing Procedure………………………………………………………………………… 4

6.0 Tank Foundation Settlement Inspection……………………………………................. 5

7.0 Acceptability…………………………………………………………………….……….... 6

8.0 Water Draining………………………….……………………………………………….... 6

9.0 Tank Internal Cleaning and Box Up.………………………………………………........ 7


DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 3 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE

1.0 SCOPE

This procedure covers the minimum requirement to be followed by Hong Xing Engineering &
Construction Private Limited for conducting tank hydrostatic test for Lion Project- Phase 2 at
Seraya, Jurong Island.

2.0 REFERENCE
API 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage

API 650 Annexe S for Stainless Steel

SP-15-2 Afton API Tanks Engineering Specification

HX-8815-QAC-ITP-MISC-001, HX-8815-QAC-ITP-MISC-003 Inspection and Test Plan

3.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 The production team shall be responsible to carried out necessary arrangement to conduct
hydrostatic test as describe in this procedure.

3.2 The QC inspector shall responsible to inspect and witness the testing.

4.0 PREPARATION

Pre water filling check list

4.1 All work on the tank internal must be completed.


DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 4 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE

4.2 All mechanical work must be inspected, tested and accepted. All record must be verified
before hydrostatic test. Test Pack shall be reviewed by LLS, Final walk down performed,
Punch item cleared and clearance given for testing.

4.3 Cleaning tank internal and removal of all temporary attachments , trash, debris, grease, oil,
weld scale, weld spatter and any other foreign matter.

4.4 Blank off all shell nozzles or couplings shall be provided with blind flanges and plugs with
same size and rating.

4.5 Water quality for carbon steel tanks shall be improved by adding chemical agent when the
water contact is estimated to exceed 14 days, including filling and draining

4.6 Vents shall be provided at the highest point of the tank for purging air may be created during
water filling time.

4.7 Water quality and other requirement shall confirm to Appendix S, Clause S.4.10 of API 650

4.8 Install transparent plastic tube along the stairway to monitor the water level.

5.0 TESTING PROCEDURE

Water Filling

5.1 Filling Rates: (As per API 650)

The following shall be the max water filling rates:

5.1.1 Up to 15 ft elevation - 450mm / hour

5.1.2 Up to 30 ft elevation - 400mm / hour

5.1.3 Up to 45 ft elevation - 300mm / hour


DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 5 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE

5.2 The following will be the hold points and must be checked by client’s inspector

5.2.2 Stop at ¼ tank height


a. The water level should be at 15 ft.
b. Hold the water level for 1 hour for visual inspection.

5.2.3 Stop at ½ tank height


a. The water level should be at 30 ft.
b. Hold the water level for 1 hour for visual inspection.

5.2.4 Stop at ¾ tank height


a. The water level should be at 45 ft.
b. Hold the water level for 1 hour for visual inspection.

5.2.5 Stop at maximum height


a. Hold the water level for settlement survey.
b. Conduct settlement measurement
c. Check on tank external (shell to bottom plate) for any leaks.

5.2.6 The tank shall be filled with water to two inches above the weld connecting roof
plate to top angle and hold for 24 hours.
DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 6 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE

Full water + Roof Pneumatic Test

5.2.2 Air pressure (38mm Water Column) shall be applied to the enclosed place above
the water level and held for 15 minutes. A water column nanometer shall be used to
measure the test pressure if the pneumatic test pressure is very less.
5.2.3 All welded joints above the liquid level shall be checked for leaks by using soup or
other suitable solution.

6.0 TANK FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT INSPECTION

6.1 Settlement reading shall confirm to API 650, Clause 7.3.6.5 b)

7.0 ACCEPTABILITY

7.1 Any leaks found shall be corrected in accordance with the code and hydrostatically tested
again.

8.0 WATER DRAINING


The following shall be the water draining sequence:

8.1 All water filling check valve will be reversed for water draining.

8.2 During draining, the vent on the high point of the tank should be kept open to avoid
development of negative pressure inside the tank.

8.3 Disconnect all hard piping at hydrant inlet point and connect hose to discharge for draining.
Water draining rate shall 300mm per hour.
DOC. NO. : HX8815-QC-PC-MISC-015
HONG XING ENGINEERING EFFECTIVE DATE : 29-AUG-2016
REV. : E2
AND CONSTRUCTION PTE LTD SHEET : 7 of 7

PNEUMATIC / HYDROTEST PROCEDURE

8.4 When the water level is reach below the shell manhole, open the manhole covers.

8.5 The remnant water in the tank shall be pump out and dried either by air blowing or natural
evaporation.

9.0 TANK INTERNAL CLEANING AND BOX UP

9.1 Tank Internal cleaning after hydro-pneumatic testing to be inspected and box up witnessed
by LLS/Afton.

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