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1. Aim

Establish the necessary procedure to test the resistance and tightness of gas pipeline lines, which will be
carried out by the Contracted Company.

2. Scope

This procedure describes step by step the filling method, resistance test, leak test, water emptying and
drying of the pipeline of the constructed section.

3. Abbreviations and Definitions

- Pressure: Pressure is the ratio of the normal force exerted on a small surface at any point in the area of
a fluid. Its unit of pressure measurement in the international system is Pascal (Pa) which is equal to
(N/m 2 ) and in the English system it is (lb/in 2 ) which is equal to PSI.
- Design Pressure: It is called the value with which the pressure conditions of an equipment or system
are determined for its sizing.
- Atmospheric Pressure: It is called the barometric pressure of a certain area of the earth.
- Operating Pressure: It is called the pressure value with which an equipment or system performs within
its manufacturing or operating specifications.
- Static Pressure: It is the difference in height between the minimum liquid level and the center line of the
pump suction.
- Maximum Allowable Operating Pressure: It is the maximum gauge pressure allowed at the top of a
container in its operating position for an assigned temperature, this pressure is calculated using the
minimum thickness of the critical elements of a container.
- Temperature: It is that property of a substance that determines whether or not it is in technical
equilibrium with another substance or with its surrounding environment. When two substances are in
equilibrium, they are said to have the same temperature. The SI unit The temperature is °C and the
English unit is °F.

- Operating Temperature: It is defined as the most representative temperature value that a product,
equipment or station can register according to the conditions of the system or due to climatological
effects of the place.

- Stabilization: Refers to naturally dissolving the air present in the pressurized water inside the pipe.

4. Development
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4.1 Test Preparation

- Facilities and Equipment

- Test pressures according to the profile

- Line filling, pressure rise and stabilization

- Trial record

- Instrument control

- Resistance test

- Airtightness Tests

- Water Evacuation

- Sweeping and drying the line

4.2 Equipment

- Pressure and Temperature Recorder: ITT BARTON

 Pressure: 500 PSIG

 Temperature: 140°F

- Pressure Gauge: BADOTHERM

 Range: 0 – 500 PSIG

- Thermometer: KONNEN

 Range: 0 – 200°F

- Filling pump:-

- High Pressure Pump: BAKER

4.3 Technical specifications

- Material: ASTM A-106 Gr.B

- Nominal Diameter: 2”

- Outside Diameter: 2.375”

- Interior Diameter: 2.067”

- Wall Thickness: 0.154”

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- Length: 205 meters.

- Design Pressure: 150 PSI

- Resistance Test Pressure: 285 PSI

- Tightness Test Pressure: 225 PSI

4.4 Pressurizing Medium

The fluid used to raise the internal pressure of the pipe during the resistance test will be water, which will be
taken from Saguapac's drinking water.

To fill the pipe, the initial volume of water is determined and to raise it to the test pressure, an additional
volume of water must be increased. These calculations are referenced below:

( )
2
D 12
V =L × 3.1416 × ×
4 231

Where:

V =Galones requeridos para llenar a 0 Psi .

L=Largo de la sección en Pies.

D=Diametro Externo de laTuberia en Pulg .

( )
2
2.067 12
V =672.57 × 3.1416 × ×
4 231

V =1,171.62 galones ≈ 4,432,951.89 litros

For the volume of water required for Test Pressure

V tp =V × F ℘ × F pp × F pwt

ANSI 150

V tp =1,119.79 galones(Se debe incrementar 51.83 galon de volumen para alcanzar la presion de prueba ).
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4.5 Resistance test

In order to ensure that the pipe is strong enough to function under normal operating conditions, the pressure
will be raised to the resistance test value and maintained for the time determined. Once the resistance test
pressure is reached and stabilized, the pressure maintenance period will begin, which will have a minimum
duration of eight (8) hours.

For safety reasons during the resistance test, only designated personnel will be allowed near pipes under
pressure.

The resistance test begins, continuously raising the pressure by 50% (first cycle) of the resistance test
pressure, 75% (second cycle) and 100% up to the maximum resistance test pressure, granting a time of 15
minutes between cycles to detect leaks and continue with the next cycle. The pressure will be increased by
injecting a volume of water each time. After injecting each volume of water, the pressure will be measured
on the pressure gauge. The pressurization will be carried out at present of the inspection, the pressure
reached as a resistance test value measured by the pressure manometer,

The resistance test pressure must be maintained for the established time already indicated.

4.6 Airtightness Test

In order to demonstrate the absence of unwanted leaks, the established tightness test pressure will be
maintained for a certain time. At the end of the resistance test, the pressure will be reduced to that
corresponding to the tightness test, which must be maintained for at least twenty-four (24) hours.

Once the resistance test is completed, the pressure will be reduced to that of the tightness test, as
established. The pipe will be kept under pressure for the indicated time. During the test, the pressure with
the manometer and the temperature will be recorded on sheets. Once the test is finished, the pressure will
be lowered to zero, the water will be discharged from the line and the equipment and test head will be
dismantled.

4.7 Water Wiping, Cleaning and Drying

Using a procedure, water sweeping, cleaning and drying will be carried out. The test water will be taken to
the laboratory to carry out the analysis. If the result indicates that the water contains contaminants, it will be
treated. However, if it indicates that the water does not have contaminants, it will be sprayed onto the patio
of the school. industry avoiding contact with areas of vegetation.
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4.8 Certification

The records must be signed by the Project Manager and the Supervision, giving conformity to the evidence,
at least the signed documents are:

- Pressure and temperature recorder booklet.

- Pressure and Temperature Record
- Cleaning log
- Drying Record
- Hydrostatic Test Conformity Certificate

5. Related documents

As a reference, the following regulations and standards are taken into account:

- ASME B31.8
- Technical specifications
- Blueprints
- Regulations for the design, construction, operation and abandonment of pipelines in Bolivia.

6. Staff

- Mechanical Project Engineer

- Test Manager
- Instrumentalist
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7. Test Plan