Pearl GTL

Project
Shell Project No: HP-3000-QAT
Project Document Number: T- 4.250.908

Purchase Order Number:

2MH127

Tag/Item Number(s):

N/A

Unit(s):

ASU

PCWBS:

LINDE ENGINEERING

Contractor Project No:

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QATAR SHELL GTL PROJECT (PEARL)

C2 AIR SEPARATION UNITS CONSTRUCTION

04.12.2007

Issued for Company comments

BR

AU/MC

ZG

ICC

24.11.2007

Issued for Review

BR

AU/MC

ZG

IFR

18.11.2007

Issued for Internal Review

BR

AU/MC

ZG

IIR

Date

Description

GAMA
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No.

Project
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Prepared Checked Approved

By
By
By
ORIGINATOR

Status

Document Title:

PROCEDURE FOR HYDRO AND PNEUMATIC

TESTING

LINDEGINEERING AG

Document No.

Contractor

Gama Qatar Co. W. L. L.

LOC470
GAM

PRO

QAC

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.

SCOPE ______________________________________________________________________________ 6

2.

PURPOSE ___________________________________________________________________________ 6

3.

HSSE _______________________________________________________________________________ 6

4.

REFERENCE ________________________________________________________________________ 6

5.

DEFINITIONS _______________________________________________________________________ 7

6.

RESPONSIBILITIES __________________________________________________________________ 8
6.1.

Site Manager _____________________________________________________________________________8

6.2.

Construction Manager _____________________________________________________________________8

6.3.

QA/QC Manager__________________________________________________________________________8

6.4.

Welding Inspectors ________________________________________________________________________8

6.5.

QC Inspectors ____________________________________________________________________________8

6.6.

Field Chief Engineer_______________________________________________________________________9

6.7.

HSE Manager ____________________________________________________________________________9

6.8.

Piping Superintendent _____________________________________________________________________9

6.9.

Testing Supervisor ________________________________________________________________________9

7.

EXCLUSIONS ________________________________________________________________________ 9

8.

TEST PACK PREPARATION __________________________________________________________ 10

9.

TEST PACK PROCESSING ____________________________________________________________ 11

10.

QA/QC CLEARANCE _______________________________________________________________ 12

11.

HYDROSTATIC TESTING __________________________________________________________ 13

11.1.

Test Medium __________________________________________________________________________13

11.2.

Test Pressure__________________________________________________________________________13

11.3.

Preparation for testing__________________________________________________________________14

11.4.

Test Pressure Gauges and recorders ______________________________________________________15

11.5.

Testing witness ________________________________________________________________________15

12.

SERVICE TESTING ________________________________________________________________ 16

13.

PNEUMATIC TESTING_____________________________________________________________ 16

13.1.

General ______________________________________________________________________________16

13.2.

Preparation of test Equipment ___________________________________________________________18

13.3.

Filling System _________________________________________________________________________19

13.4.

Initial Pressurization and Leak Test ______________________________________________________20

13.5.

Incremental Pressure Increase ___________________________________________________________21

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13.6.

Equalization and Inspection _____________________________________________________________21

13.7.

Hold Period ___________________________________________________________________________22

13.8.

Leak Testing __________________________________________________________________________22

13.9.

Test Evaluation________________________________________________________________________22

13.10.

Completion ___________________________________________________________________________23

14.

SAFETY __________________________________________________________________________ 23

15.

POST TEST ACTIVITIES ___________________________________________________________ 25

16.

ENGINEERING MODIFICATIONS___________________________________________________ 26

17.

FINAL INSPECTION AND SYSTEM TEST STATUS ____________________________________ 26

18.

REPORTS AND RECORDS __________________________________________________________ 27

19.

ATTACHMENTS___________________________________________________________________ 27

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1. SCOPE
This procedure applies to the Hydostatic and pneumatic testing of complete piping system and
their integral components to assure mechanical strength and tightness in conjunction with
relevant process engineering flow schemes and Piping drawings for C2 ASU PEARL GTL
PROJECT by Gama Qatar.

2. PURPOSE
The main purpose of this procedure is to define and describe the minimum requirements and
responsibilities associated with the pressure testing of piping and integrated components. In
addition, the applicable codes and/or standards shall be fully applied to all the testing activities.
The main objective of this document is to ensure that;
All activities are carried out in accordance with approved procedures, specifications and
drawings;
All tests, measurements and inspections required by this procedure and/or applicable project
specifications are performed;
Special working and control processes used if required have been previously approved;
Qualified personnel are deployed for carrying out testing activities;

3. HSSE
All works shall be in compliance with the State of Qatar laws and regulations, Ras Laffan Industrial
City and International standards, codes, LINDE ENGINEERING AG and QSGTL and/or its PMC
requirements and instructions.
In addition all employees and GAMA subcontractor employees on site will have through LINDE
ENGINEERING AG Site Safety Induction and GAMA Qatar Safety induction for site safety, health,
environmental and security prior to work activities. Other training courses will be attended as
required by LINDE ENGINEERING AG or QSGTL and/or its PMC as required.

4. REFERENCE
ASME B 31.3

Process Piping

ASME B 16.5

Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings

ASME B 16.34

Valves Flanged, Threaded and Welding Ends

DEP 31.38.01.11

Piping General Requirements and its Amendment

T-13.376.815

DEP 31.38.01.12

Piping Classes Refining and Chemicals

DEP 31.38.01.31

Shop and Field Fabrication of Steel Piping

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DEP 30.10.60.18

Welding of Metals (Amendments/supplements to API RP 582)

DEP 61.38.10.10

Shop and Field Fabrication of Orifice Meter Run

DEP 31.40.40.38

Hydrostatic testing of new Pipe line

DEP 31.38.01.11

Piping General Requirements

T-4.234.542

Project Quality Plan

T-4-234-547

procedure for GRP piping

T-4.250.915

Procedure for calibration

T-4.376.808

GRP Pipe Lines and Piping systems

T-4.096.700

Pneumatic and Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

T-13.377.360

Flaw list for Flawless start up-initiative (FSI)

5. DEFINITIONS
Company

: QSGTL/or its PMC

Contractor

: LINDE ENGINEERING AG

Sub Contractor

: GAMA QATAR

Contract

: QSGTL Pearl Plant - C2 ASU Project

QA/QC

: Quality Assurance / Quality Control

TPI

: Third Party Inspection

ITP

: Inspection and Test plan

QA/QC

: QA/QC Manager

QCI

: QC Inspector

NDE

: Non-Destructive Examination

NCR

: Non Conformance Report

PTFE

: Poly-tetra-fluoro-ethylene

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CTQ

: Construction Technical Queries

WI

: Welding Inspector

PWHT

: Post Weld Heat Treatment

Date

04.12.07

6. RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1.

SITE MANAGER
Site manager is responsible for the overall supervision of activities carried out during the
project execution.

6.2.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
Construction Manager is responsible for all testing activities related to the piping and
their integral components at field. He is also responsible for co-ordinating with
Contractors sites supervisors as and when necessary.

6.3.

QA/QC MANAGER
QA/QC is responsible for all quality matters related to the testing of piping system
including the administration of non-conformance management in close co-operation with
various related departments. He is also responsible for the clearance of test packages for
testing and submission of completed test documents to Contractor for Mechanical
completion. His responsibility also includes providing the notification to Contractor 24
hours in advance to witness the pressure testing and to verify the calibration of
equipment and instruments to be used during the testing activities.

6.4.

WELDING INSPECTORS
Welding Inspectors are responsible for the welding and NDE clearance of piping
System on a test pack basis in co-ordination with Contractors Welding Inspectors.

6.5.

QC INSPECTORS
QCI is responsible to verify that piping and piping system components are properly
Installed and pre-test punch list is signed-off by Contractor and Company for
Pressure testing. He is also responsible to perform tests and inspection in accordance
With drawings, procedures, and other applicable specifications as mentioned in the
Approved ITPs.

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FIELD CHIEF ENGINEER

Field Chief Engineer is responsible for the preparation of test packs in accordance with
marked up Piping and Instrument diagram ( P& ID) prepared by Contractor, indicating
the limits of each test packs. He is also responsible for obtaining the Contractors
approval on prepared test packs and submission of approved test packs to the GAMA
QA/QC along with approved pre-test punch list.
He is also responsible for co-ordinating with Contractors engineering department for
resolving technical queries if any related to the testing activities.

6.7.

HSE MANAGER
HSE Manager is responsible for all safety aspects arising during testing activities
Including the preparation of permits if required, identification of exclusion zone,
Communication facility at test location, First-aid facilities, Foreseeable hazards and
Contingency actions, Means of escapes, etc.

6.8.

PIPING SUPERINTENDENT
Piping Superintendent is responsible to verify that all piping and components are
installed and the system is completed according with marked up Piping and Instrument
Diagram (P& ID) and drawings included in the respective test packs.
He is responsible for the preparation of Punch list and submission of it to GAMA QA/QC
for the verification of item completion.

6.9.

TESTING SUPERVISOR
Testing supervisor is responsible to carry out the pressure testing in accordance
with
the approved test packs released for pressure testing. He is also responsible to verify the
availability of materials required for pressure testing (test blind, bolts, gaskets, hoses,
pumps, liquid soap, etc). His responsibility also includes to co-ordinate with Contractor test
supervisor with respect to all test activities obtain his approval / agreement as and when
required. No testing shall be carried out unless the NDE clearance has been obtained from
the Contractor and Company.

7. EXCLUSIONS
The following parts are excluded from the requirements of this procedure, unless specified
otherwise by Contractor:
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Any package equipment previously tested by Manufacturer in accordance with applicable

Code and specifications, and certificates available.

Piping open to the atmosphere, downstream of last block valve.

Instrument air sub-headers, outside the scope of Mechanical works and not shown on
piping isometrics.

Instrument impulse lines between the block valve at the process or utility line and the
connected instrument.

Equipment.

Instrument components. (Analyser, flow instruments, flow meters, level gauges, level
instruments, pressure gauges, pressure instruments, pressure regulators, and pressure
switches, relief valves etc shall be blind-off or be removed. Orifice plates shall be installed
after pressure testing).

The bench testing of pressure relief valves.

Sewers (non pressure)

8. TEST PACK PREPARATION

GAMA shall prepare the test packs in accordance with marked up Piping and Instrument
diagram (P&ID) prepared by Contractor, indicating the limits of each test packs. Each Test
number shall be identified by Contractor in the marked up (P& ID)

A master (P&ID) showing the test limits and test pack number shall be maintained by
GAMA.

All lines included in the test shall be listed on the Piping field test report.
The limits for each isometric shall be specified along with the painting and insulation
requirements.

Each test pack shall contain the copies of relevant (P& ID) marked-up to show the test pack
number and limits of subject test pack.

Latest available revision of each isometric describing the contents of the test shall be
included in the Test pack. As minimum, isometric shall be marked up to show the following:

a) Highlight the test limits and line to be tested.

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b) Size (thickness) and location of all tests blinds (including those required at instrument
connections).
c) Filling point, Vent and drain points.
d) Location and range of pressure gauges to be used. Minimum 2 gauges required at both
End. Either one on the test manifold.
e) Any control valves check valves, safety valves or other piping accessories requiring
removal, turning, or any other action shall be highlighted.
f) Any special requirements when applicable.
g) If required, location of temporary supports shall also be indicated on the test pack.
h) A copy of the pipe support index and detail drawing for special supports such as springs
and cold supports.
i) Flange Joint Tightening Record for any joint that requires hydraulic tensioning.

If any completed test requires re-testing, the original test pack number shall be maintained
and retest reference Rx (R1, R2,) shall be added.

After preparation of the test pack but in advance of the test time, the original shall be
submitted to Contractor Site Quality Assurance Manager for review and approval.GAMA
field chief engineer shall maintain the approved original test pack returned by Contractor
and copy shall be issued to Test supervisor for further processing. Relevant CTQs, and/or
FIR s relating to site modifications, which are not reflected on the isometrics, shall be
included in the test packs.

9. TEST PACK PROCESSING

Piping superintendent in co-ordination with Test supervisor shall prepare the pre-test punch list
for each test pack.

Piping superintendent shall prepare the pre-test punch list to verify that piping and piping
system component are installed to the extent necessary for pressure testing. Pre-test punch list
shall not contain more than 20 items affecting the pressure test. The original punch list shall
then be sent to GAMA field chief engineer through Test Supervisor

Field Engineer shall submit the THREE copies of test pack along with original pre-test Punch
list to the Contractors Senior Site Engineer at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled test
date.

A combined consolidated pre-test punch list shall be prepared by the Contractor Piping
Engineer
in
co-ordination
with
Company
Piping
Engineer
containing
all
incomplete piping and welding items. A copy of the updated pre-test punch list
shall be handed over to test supervisor for action to clear the incomplete Items or shall be
approved for testing if no items are identified.

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When all punch items with an exemption to the post test items, mentioned in the consolidated
pre-test punch list are complete GAMA, Contractor and Company shall sign and date the
bottom of pre-test punch list in the space provided.

GAMA field chief engineer who collect the approved pre-test punch list from test supervisor and
submitted to GAMA QA/QC along with original test pack for weld and NDE clearance.

10. QA/QC CLEARANCE

During the preparation and finalisation of pre-test punch list by Contractor and Company,
GAMA QA/QC shall proceed with the Welding and NDE clearance of the field weld (Field weld
summary) included in the test packs in co-ordination with Contractors Welding Inspector.
A visual check shall be carried out by GAMA W I in the field to ensure that all welding has been
correctly carried out as mentioned in the isometric drawings attached to the test pack. If any
addition or deletion of weld joint found the same shall be incorporated in the respective as-built
drawing.

Upon completion of the field verification of test pack after pre-test punch list approval, all NDE
including the PWHT and hardness test as applicable for each joints shall be verified and
documented in the weld summary report.

GAMA QCI shall verify the material traceability report approved by Contractor during the
installation of piping and integrated components for each isometric drawing and shall be
compiled to the original test pack for Contractor Welding Inspectors final verification during
NDE review.

Any type of welding modification and repair that is performed after test pack has been cleared
by the welding and/or NDE inspectors shall be reported on a daily welding report by the
foreman/supervisors who assigns the work. GAMA WI shall submit the inspection request to
the Contractor inspector for the verification and final approval on the rectification work. The prior
release shall be declared null and void and the test pack shall be updated with current drawings
and documents.

All reinforcement pads for branch connections shall be tested in accordance with pneumatic
Testing as stated below.

After the completion of all inspection and verification of documents, original test pack shall be
compiled with all records. The test pack shall then be signed by GAMA WI and will be offered
to Contractor Welding Inspector for Welding and NDE clearance. If any outstanding item found
during the inspection of Contractor welding inspector and/or Company the same shall be
referred to GAMA for rectification otherwise test pack will signed off by Contractor and
Company Welding Inspector to accord the Welding and NDE clearance.

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Contractor shall be notified 24 hours prior to the planned test time after the test pack is
approved for testing.

11. HYDROSTATIC TESTING

11.1. TEST MEDIUM

Test medium shall be in accordance with piping isometric drawing and/or piping data sheet
issued by the Contractor. Change of test medium shall not be permitted unless prior approval is
obtained from Contractor by CTQ.

Hydrostatic Testing shall utilise water supplied by Contractor as the test medium. If there is a
possibility of damage or if the operating fluid or piping material would be adversely affected by
water, this shall be referred to Contractor by CTQ for disposition.

Hydrostatic test pressure shall not be applied until the pipe and its contents are at
approximately the same temperature. Hydro tests shall not be conducted when the test liquid
and/or metal temperature is below 100C.Water used for testing stainless steel shall contain less
than 10ppm of chlorides with a pH value between 6 and 8.

Suitable wetting agent approved by Contractor shall be used to reduce surface tension.

In the event that hydrostatic testing is required for systems that operate below 00C, all flanged
valves shall be removed prior to testing.

Pipeline systems shall be filled from a low point as identified in the test pack isometric drawing.
During filling of the system, high points shall be vented to allow air/gas to escape.

11.2. TEST PRESSURE

The Hydrostatic test pressure for testing of Piping Systems shall be as indicated in the Piping
Data Sheets and/or the Isometric Drawings. If test pressures are not shown on these
documents, GAMA shall request the test pressure from Contractor by CTQ.

No equipment shall be included in the test, unless the prior approval of Contractor has been
obtained. In such cases, the test pressure shall not exceed allowable equipment test pressure.

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11.3. PREPARATION FOR TESTING

All joints in the piping system shall be accessible for visual inspection during tests and shall not
be insulated, backfilled, or otherwise covered except the painting of welds which is permissible.
The GAMA shall remove any protective tape or other protection applied to field welds prior to
pressure testing. All other tape or similar materials applied by the GAMA to other components
shall also be removed. The joints, which are previously pressure tested per ASME B31.3or
equivalent, may be insulated or otherwise covered.
All vents and other connections, which can serve as vents, shall be opened during filling so that
all air is vented prior to applying test pressure to the system. All piping systems shall have
hydrostatic testing vents at high points or other methods available in the Piping System to vent
the system.
Temporary spades and blinds installed for testing purposes shall be in accordance with the as
specified in the isometric drawing.
Temporary piping, jumpers, vent valves, drain valves, spacers, test spades and blinds shall be
readily identifiable by painting a bright fluorescent colour. All temporary items shall be
numbered on the test diagrams and the post test punch list shall be used to verify removal after
test completion.

Pressure tests shall not be conducted through control valves. All control valves and relief valves
may be removed or blinded off during pressure testing.

Piping shall be tested prior to installation of in-line items such as rupture discs, displacement
and turbine meters, orifice plates, flow nozzles, level gauges, rota meter, strainers and similar.
Instruments shall not be connected during piping pressure tests. If it is not practicable to
perform testing prior to installation of in line items, it shall be the GAMA responsibility to remove
or disconnect these items so that tests can be performed, and to re-install such items after
testing. Sealing and plugging of systems after removal of inline items shall be performed by
GAMA and shall reinstate system after testing.

Check valves shall be removed unless otherwise agreed by Contractor.

Expansion bellows and/or spring supports shall be restrained or removed during testing. Each
case shall be referred to Contractor for direction.

Care shall be taken to avoid overloading any part of the pipe support system or support
structures. Piping which is counterweight supported shall be temporarily blocked to sustain the
weight of the test medium. Spring hangers which have been provided with stops for carrying the
test load normally do not require additional temporary supports. If this is not the case,
temporary support shall be provided before filling the system. Holding pins and spring stops
shall not be removed from spring supports or hangers until testing is completed and permission
to remove is obtained from Contractor.

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Piping designed for vapour or gas shall be provided with additional temporary supports to
support the weight of the test liquid. The requirement of temporary supports shall be specified in
the isometric drawing attached to the test pack.

Large adjacent lines shall not be tested simultaneously if the weight of the combined tests may
overload the structure or supports.

Compressed Asbestos Fibre (CAF) gaskets shall not be used during testing.

Aluminium bolts shall not be used during testing. Where components of the test system require
aluminium bolting materials, these shall be replaced by temporary bolts during all pressure
testing. Temporary bolting material shall be identified with easily seen markings.

Equipment shall be isolated from pressure test. Test blinds shall be installed at the flanges of
equipment to provide positive isolation prior to filling the test circuit. All Necessary precautions
shall be taken to ensure that nitrogen purges in vessels or equipment is maintained and to
prevent ingress of moisture. Purges shall not be released without Contractor approval and
shall be reinstated upon completion of required work, unless otherwise directed by Contractor.

11.4. TEST PRESSURE GAUGES AND RECORDERS

Minimum two pressure gauges having a full-scale range of 1.5 to 4 times of test pressure and
an accuracy and sensitivity of 2 percent of full-scale reading shall be used. Test gauges shall
have a minimum 100 mm face to a maximum of 150 mm.

All pressure gauges and chart recorders shall be calibrated within 30/31 days prior to testing.
Current calibration certificates shall be available for the Contractor/Company inspection upon
request. The calibration shall be carried out in accordance with procedure and T-4.250.915
(Equipment and instrument calibration).Relief value shall be calibrated within 7 days prior to
testing,

Gauge numbers shall be entered on Piping Field Test Reports. Gauges shall have a sticker
attached identifying the gauge number and calibration date. Each item of test equipment shall
be permanently marked by GAMA with a unique serial number.

11.5. TESTING WITNESS

24 hours prior notification to the Contractor/Company shall be given for witnessing the test by
an entry in the Inspection Log Book indicating that a piping system pressure test is to be
performed. Witnessing of Piping Field Tests shall be Contractor/Company Hold point.

During the test, care must be exercised not to exceed test pressure specified on the isometric
drawing and/or piping Data Sheets. When conditions require that a pressure test be maintained

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for a period of time during which the testing medium in the system would be subject to thermal
expansion, provision shall be made for relief of excess pressure.

Sealing materials shall not be used to correct leaks at joints with the exception of threaded
connections, where PTFE tape may be used. Valve glands shall not be tightened to the extent
that the valve cannot be operated. If directed by Contractor valves shall be repacked.

Unless otherwise specified, test pressure shall be held for a minimum period of 30 minutes or a
duration, which will permit thorough inspection of the piping system. The same will be recorded.

The pressure test shall be considered complete and accepted when all defective welds,
defective materials, flange leaks, valve gland leaks, or other such defects have been corrected
and the piping has been retested, when required, to the satisfaction of Contractor. When
required, retesting of lines after repair shall be done at original test pressure. All documentation
and test pack information shall be complete and has been reviewed and signed by Contractor
and the Company as required by this procedure and other project specifications.

Test pressure recorders for piping which require that pressure be held for a specified period of
time shall include any corrections of test pressure due to temperature variations between the
start and finish of the test.

Records for piping in which a specified leakage rate is permitted shall include the quantity of
water added and the time at which the addition was made. All additional test records and
authorised Contractor certifications shall be retained in the test Pack.

After the satisfactory witnessing of the pressure test GAMA, Contractor, and Company shall
sign the Original Piping Field Test Report

12. SERVICE TESTING

Hydro testing of piping may be replaced by service test upon approval by Contractor and
Company. Such test packs shall be processed as normal for weld, NDE and pre-test punch list
clearance. Upon completion of all items / clearance piping field test report shall be signed and
original shall be over stamped.

13. PNEUMATIC TESTING

13.1. GENERAL

This section describes minimum required preparation of the piping system prior to pneumatic
testing. GAMA shall be responsible for the safe conduct of all aspects of pneumatic testing.

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Prior to the Pneumatic testing, the test pack shall be prepared, compiled, approved and
released for testing as specified in the section 8, 9 and 10 of this procedure.

All gaskets used in the test system shall be in accordance with the relevant Piping Material
Class. If any flange joints that have been fully tightened and then opened the gaskets shall be
replaced and new gaskets shall be provided.

All flanged joints included in the test shall be securely taped with masking tape prior to test with
a pinhole on the top section of the flange tape for leak identification. All tape shall be
completely removed after completion of the test.

All anchors, guides, supports and hangers shall be checked for correct installation prior to test.
In the event it is necessary to utilise temporary supports, these shall be reviewed by Contractor
to ensure that the functionality of the support system is respected during testing. Temporary
supports if provided shall be identified by painting yellow colour.

Blinds and spades at valves and test system extremities shall be checked for correct location
and thickness. Temporary test blinds shall have their handles painted a bright yellow colour for
easy visible identification. Thickness of temporary spades and blinds installed for testing
purposes shall be in accordance with the specified in the isometric drawing.

All valves in the test system shall be in the fully open position. Non-return valves shall be
checked to ensure that they allow free pressurising and depressurising of the system by either
blocking open, removal (and replacement) of valve internals or removal of the valve from the
test system. All components blocked or removed will be listed on a ISO to be included within
each test pack.

Aluminium bolts shall not be used during testing. Where components of the test system require
aluminium-bolting materials, these shall be replaced by temporary bolts during all pressure
testing. Temporary bolting material shall be identified with easily seen markings.

For test systems containing bellows, GAMA shall obtain Contractor approval of bellows
installation and intended test procedure prior to commencing test. GAMA shall verify flow
direction of bellows prior to testing. Extreme care shall be taken during handling and erection of
expansion bellows. Shipping rods shall only be removed with Contractor approval.

All instruments and/or tubing shall be disconnected from the piping system at the Block Valves
and capped or blinded, prior to testing with the valves in the open position.

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Pressure Gauge

Vent

PAD
AIR SOURCE

13.2.

PREPARATION OF TEST EQUIPMENT

The test equipment shall comprise as a minimum the following:

Primary Compressor
Booster Compressor Skid Comprising:
Booster Compressor, Strainer, Pre-Filter, After Filter, Dryers, Check Valve, Flow Control Valve,
Main Relief Valve/Vent Pipe, Manifold with 2 x 1" and 1 x 3/4" connections and 1 x 2" connection
for temporary fill pipe to test manifold.

Pressure Gauge Test Manifold Comprising:

Solid welded pipe and fitting test manifold on a Portable Test Bench
2-Pressure Gauges, 1-Pressure Recorder, 1-Block valve, 1-Regulating Valve (Globe),
Gauge/Recorder isolation valves, Provision for fitting of relief valves, Vent pipes to suit relief
valve, All necessary connecting spool pieces to suit various Relief Valves to be used on test
manifold, 2" Relieving vent with valve, All necessary supporting frames, for manifold and vent
pipes.
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Temporary Fill Pipeline from test manifold to test line inlet,

Fill Manifold (where required) for parallel test systems Comprising:

Valves in Bypass Configuration (with lock), 2" Relieving Vent in each Fill System (with lock)

All necessary temporary connecting spool pieces to suit each fill configuration.
Relief Valves

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The test equipment for small Volume Test shall comprise as a minimum the
following
Bottled Nitrogen with standard bottle valve regulator and pressure indicator
2 Pressure Gauges
Provision for Relief Valve
Relieving Vent and Valve
Isolation Valves
Portable test Bench and Test Manifold as per large volume test rig
Pressure Hose, (Contractor approved)
All necessary connecting spools and fittings
Lighting

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All piping material considered Temporary for testing of Piping Systems

shall be of the same specified material rating as the process system flange
rating being tested.

Pressure Gauges shall have a range from zero to between 1.5 and 4 times the Test Pressure
(minimum nominal size 100mm). The two gauges shall be similar and shall be independently
calibrated in accordance with the procedure T-4.250.915 (Equipment and instrument
calibration).
Calibration tags/stickers shall be affixed to the gauges and relevant certification shall be
available for review prior to testing. Both gauges shall be visible to the operator controlling the
pressure. Gauges shall be re-calibrated on a weekly basis by Subcontractor and witnessed by
Contractor.

Pressure Recorders shall be able to record full pressure gauge range and to operate
continually without maintenance, ink filling, and paper changing or drive manipulation for 24
hours minimum.

Pressure Recorders/Gauges and Temperature Gauges shall be located so as to be free from

vibration. For testing by compressor, the manifold is to be located for safety reasons
immediately adjacent to the Booster Compressor Skid.

Relief Valves are to be set at 1.0 barg above the Test pressure designated for the system
under test. Calibration shall be within 7 days. The relief valve shall be provided with adequate
support for maximum relief pressure and maximum flow. Vent/blow down valves shall be
likewise supported and vented above head height.

The Regulator (Globe) Valve shall be able to control the flow into Test System within the
required pressurisation rates.

All piping on pressure gauge MANIFOLD shall be in accordance with Piping Classes
Specification DEP 31.38.01.12. All welds shall, where possible, be examined 100 percent by
radiography and magnetic particle examination.

Pressure Gauge Manifolds shall be hydrostatically tested after assembly to a test pressure of
1.20 times (max pressure barg) and then dried with Instrument Air or Nitrogen prior to use.

Prior to commencement of any test the GAMA shall confirm that relief valves are correctly set
and operating properly and that pressure gauges, pressure recorders and temperature gauges
have been correctly set, calibrated and are operating properly. The records shall be made
available to contractor for verification.

13.3. FILLING SYSTEM

The test fill line shall run from the pressure gauge manifold to the fill manifold and may be
constructed from pipe or from suitable high pressure reinforced hose approved by Contractor.

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Only new hose shall be used. The test fill line shall be pressure tested after installation.
Testing may be either hydrostatic or pneumatic. Test pressure shall be 1.1 times of testing
pressure of the system to be tested. Where fill manifolds are utilised, they shall be pressure
tested after manufacture as specified above.

Bypass valves are to be provided to isolate parallel systems and to allow bleeding from one
parallel system to another. The valving shall allow parallel lines to be tested (separately)
without re-configuring any test piping/equipment. Vents are to be provided to prevent
uncontrolled filling of a system not under test. For each proposed parallel Test System, the
GAMA shall submit details of Valve and Vent arrangements for Contractor review. All valves
shall have facilities to allow locking in both open and closed positions.

For systems which are to be compressor tested, prior to connecting filling system to test
system, the filling system is to be blown at the maximum rate of the compressor for a
minimum of 30 seconds to clear any debris in line. The post dryer/filter is to be inspected
before and after each test to check that no drying medium has been transported into the
Manifold or filling System. Prior to testing of each test system a leak test of the completed
filling system shall be performed with nitrogen or dry air at a pressure of 1.7 Barg.

Where Contractor agrees, bottled Nitrogen of welding grade purity may be used in place of
compressor equipment for small volume test systems. All precautions and recommendations
of the supplier of the bottled gases shall be adhered to. The testing procedure to be used
shall be as described for compressor tests; however, pressure recorders and temperature
indicators are not mandatory. Blowing of the filling system shall be carried out by nitrogen
blowing at an agreed pressure prior to leak testing.

13.4. INITIAL PRESSURIZATION AND LEAK TEST

Prior to the initial commencement of pressurisation pre-test checklist shall be signed off by the
contractor testing supervisor and Gama testing supervisor.

After pre-test check list signing pressurisation shall be commenced and proceeded according
to the following sequence:

Pressure in system shall be increased gradually to an initial pressure of 10% and held for a
minimum of 10 minutes. After agreement with Contractor Testing Supervisor leak test shall be
performed as follows:
a) Apply Contractor approved chloride free leak detection fluid (SNOOP or equivalent) and
using a chemist wash bottle or other suitable means apply to all circumferential welds (not
already tested) valve packing and pinholes in tape at pre-taped flanges.
b) Advise Contractor Testing Supervisor of any observed leaks
c) If tightening is required to stop leaks, partially depressurise the system, isolate the immediate
work area from persons not necessary for the tightening operation. No one is permitted to
stand in front of the gasket plane projection while tightening
d) If tightening does not stop leaks, depressurise system, replace gasket, properly tighten up
flanges and retest.
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13.5. INCREMENTAL PRESSURE INCREASE

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Prior to continuance of test ALL personnel shall be cleared from exclusion zones and ensure
ALL essential personnel at compressor/gauge station are protected by the provided barriers.
A register shall be made available for signing in and off area for checking leaks and when
compressor is in use.

After agreement with Contractor Testing Supervisor pressure in system shall be increased
gradually in steps equal to or less than those shown in Table below until the Test Pressure is
attained

Note: The minimum time taken to pressurise the system between increment hold points shall be 5
minutes for systems with the Test Pressure less than 30.0 Barg and 10 minutes for systems
with Test Pressure greater than 30.0 Barg.
Low Pressure [PT < 5.00 Barg]
STEP
PRESSURE
1
1.5 Barg
2
90% of PT
3
100% of PT
4
PD

High Pressure [PT > 5.00 Barg]

STEP
PRESSURE
1
10% of PT
2
25% of PT
3
50% of PT
4
75% of PT
5
90% of PT
6
100% of PT
7
PD
PT = Test Pressure
PD =
Design Pressure
Note: Number of steps may be reduced for small volume systems, subject to Contractor
agreement.
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The pressure and temperatures shall be recorded during the complete testing period for
evaluation of line tightness.

13.6. EQUALIZATION AND INSPECTION

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At each pressure increment maintain the specific pressure for a minimum of 10 minutes to
allow equalisation of piping strains and air pressure and to allow confirmation that specific
pressure is being maintained. After this equalisation period, check expansion bellow
alignment, anchor behaviour and seals, seats and gasket joints as required and tighten on
adjust as necessary. If any abnormalities exist to the above listed items then depressurisation
of the system shall take place until conditions are repaired. Contractor Testing Supervisor
agreement shall be obtained prior to pressurisation to the next pressure increment.

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13.7. HOLD PERIOD

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When the Test Pressure has been attained it shall be held for ten (10) minutes to allow
confirmation that the specific pressure is being maintained.

13.8. LEAK TESTING

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After obtaining Companys / Contractor approval, accepting Test Pressure maintenance,

pressure shall be reduced gradually to the Design pressure. The time taken to depressurise
to Design pressure shall not be less than 5 minutes for systems with Test Pressure less than
30.00 barg and not less than 10 minutes for systems greater than 30.00 Barg. On reaching
Design Pressure, a leak test shall be performed as follows:
a)

Apply Contractor approved chloride free leak detection fluid (SNOOP or

equivalent) and using a chemist wash bottle or other suitable means apply to all
areas of interest.
b)
Advise Testing Supervisor of any observed leaks
c)
If tightening is required to stop leaks, partially depressurise the system, isolate the
immediate work area from persons not necessary for the tightening operation.
The Leak Test Shall be conducted by as per LINDE STD LS 133-02

13.9. TEST EVALUATION

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Gasket/Sealed joints at flanges, blinds, valve bonnets, etc., found to be leaking during the test
shall be tightened by normal approved means at a time nominated by the GAMA Testing
Supervisor (after agreement by Contractor Testing Supervisor). If normal approved tightening
methods fail to stop any such leaks; the Company/Contractor shall be consulted for decision
as to the course of action.

Valve packing leaks shall be referred to Contractor Testing Supervisor who may require the
test to be aborted and the valve packing replaced.

If a leak is found in a welded joint or in the parent pipe the test shall be deemed to have
failed. The system shall be depressurised and the defect repaired. The repaired weld shall
be subjected to the required visual inspection and non-destructive examinations. The
repaired weld shall then be tested at the specified test pressure. Contractor Testing
Supervisor may also consider a test to have failed if excessive flange leaks are detected.

The test shall be deemed to be Acceptable provided the following conditions are met:

a) The Test Pressure is maintained for a minimum of 10 minutes (refer section 13.7 of this
procedure).
b) No leaks are detected during leak test
c)

GAMA, Contractor, and Company signatures are obtained signifying acceptance of the
pressure test.

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13.10. COMPLETION
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After obtaining Contractor/Companys signatures accepting the pressure test, the system shall
be slowly depressurised. The system shall be sealed as far as practical to prevent ingress of
moisture.

Install relief valve to protect the system, especially bellows against pressure higher than 110
percent design pressure during the above test.

14. SAFETY
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The Gama Testing Supervisor and HSEM shall co-ordinate with the Contractor Test
Supervisor with respect to all test activities, and obtain his approval/agreement when
required.

The HSEM or his designee shall at all times ensure that only essential personnel are allowed
into the designated Exclusion Zone specified in this procedure. Personnel to be inducted shall
be identified prior to each test and their specific responsibility to areas shall be assigned.
These areas to be walked prior to test commencing to familiarise personnel. Personnel to
have helmet identification issued at test induction to ensure only essential personnel are
within test areas. Contractor Testing Supervisor shall ensure that the Companys and all
Subcontractors whose operations border the Test Systems barriers are fully aware of safety
requirements.

The HSEM shall assign one person full time to each road barrier. The person assigned shall
be in radio contact with HSEM and Gama Testing Supervisor

The HSEM shall ensure that adequate radios are available so that he can
immediately be made aware of any dangerous situation at the compressor station or along the
test pipe system. The Gama Testing Supervisor and HSEM shall be in radio contact with the
Contractor Testing Supervisor at all times during testing.

Leak detection shall not be carried out during periods of rain.

The exclusion zone shall be positively identified by placing of clear warning sign at all
vehicular and pedestrian accesses. Provision for lighting shall be made to ensure the
exclusion zone is positively identified during the hours of darkness, if required. It shall be
ensured that non-essential personnel are clear of exclusion zones.

Minimum exclusion zone diameter (for Pneumatic testing only), placing the pressure containing
components at the center point, shall be as follows:

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TEST PRESSURE (Barg)

EXCLUSION ZONE (m)
FROM
TO
1.51
5.00
15
Note 2
5.01
10.00
30
Note 2
10.01
14.00
40
Note 2
14.01
18.00
50
18.01
22.00
60
22.01
26.00
70
26.01
30.00
80
30.01
36.00
90
36.01
40.00
100
40.01
46.00
110
46.01
52.00
120
52.01
58.00
130
58.01
64.00
140
64.01
69.00
150
69.01
75.00
160
75.01
80.00
170
80.1 & over
NOT RECOMMENDED
Note 1:
Note 2:

No exclusion zone required for test pressures up to 1.5 barg.

For small volume systems, subject to Contractor agreement, the requirement for
An exclusion zone may be waived.

The exclusion zone distances specified above may be reduced provided effective
shielding is applied and Contractor approves Gama proposal.

During pressurisation/depressurisation Gama Testing Supervisor shall remain at the

compressor station. ALL personnel, with the exception of Contractor Testing Supervisor, Gama
Testing Supervisor and compressor operator, shall remain outside the exclusion zone distances
given above. Exceptions to this are as follows:
a)
b)

At the 1.5 barg initial leak detection test

At the Design Pressure main leak detection test

Only ESSENTIAL personnel as directed by the Gama Supervisor will be allowed to enter the
exclusion zone for a), b) above to perform leak tests, inspect the pipe system and/or tighten
leaking joints and only after the required hold times have elapsed.
The Gama Testing Supervisor shall obtain Contractor Testing Supervisor approval prior to
authorising ANY personnel to enter the exclusion zone. A register of all persons entering the
exclusion zone shall be maintained at field office outside of test area by a designated person
of HSEM. All persons shall sign off such register after having completed their activities in the
exclusion zone to ensure that all persons have left the zone prior to proceeding with the next
test stage.
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The compressors and pressure gauge manifold shall be located not less than 30 meters from
the test system pipeline. They shall be located in a safe place so that they and the operators
and test supervisors are at all times protected either by natural obstacles or temporary
barricades e.g. concrete blocks etc.
If a leak is detected at any stage during the test the Gama Testing Supervisor shall consult
with the Contractor Testing Supervisor regarding the need/requirement to depressurise
partially or fully prior to further examination, tightening or repair.
Where Fill Manifolds are utilised the operation of the valves situated at the Fill Manifold shall
be controlled by a locking system, in order to protect the Test system from being isolated
from the safety relief valve and/or from uncontrolled filling. The Testing Supervisor is to be
solely responsible for the operation of these valves and the keys of this locking system to
prevent uncontrolled operation.
The HSEM shall arrange Necessary fire extinguishers at Pneumatic Test Compressor
Fuel tank locations as a precaution of fire safety.

When necessary, lighting shall be provided for inspection during testing

a) Area Lighting - flood lights
b) Weld Inspection - hand-held torches.
Lighting may also be provided at the Compressor Station/Pressure Gauge manifold area
if required.

15. POST TEST ACTIVITIES

After testing of the piping is witnessed and report is signed-off, all lines and equipment shall
be completely drained of the test fluid. Piping systems vents shall be opened while draining
to avoid vacuum. Special attention shall be given to points where water may be trapped,
such as in valve bodies or low points piping.

All temporary test blinds shall be removed unless otherwise directed by Contractor and all
operation blinds returned to proper position unless otherwise required for commissioning
activities and identified to be left in place on the Post Test Punch List. Valves, expansion
joints and short pieces of piping, which have been removed, shall be reinstalled with
specified gaskets. Wherever applicable protective tape shall be reapplied to field welded
stainless steel joints only.

Lines down stream of check valves shall be inspected to insure complete drainage. Check
valve internals removed for testing shall be reinstalled unless required to be left out to
facilitate commissioning. Test Blinds shall be removed at pumps and dust blinds shall be
reinstalled unless stated otherwise on the Post Test Punch List.

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After lines have been depressurised and drained, temporary pipe supports shall be removed.
Spring hangers provided with stops to carry the test load should have these stops removed
when so directed by Contractor on the Post Test Punch List. Lines shall be closed to prevent
entry of foreign materials.

Flanged joints at which test blinds have been removed do not require retesting. Special
length bolting used to accommodate test blind thickness and compressed asbestos fibre
gaskets shall be removed and replaced with line class bolts and gaskets.

Instruments, which were removed or isolated, for test shall be reinstalled and isolations
removed.

Lines operating at temperatures below 00C, which have been hydrostatically tested shall be
completely dried and purged when required by Contractor Commissioning.

After the pipe systems reinstatement, Gama shall submit a copy of the signed and completed
Punch List for verification. Contractor/Company shall confirm completion and initial all
completed items and returns the copy of the verified punch list to Gama.

16. ENGINEERING MODIFICATIONS

All piping modifications that involve welding to piping that has been pressure tested shall be
documented that part of the system including the modification shall be re- tested.
Engineering modifications are identified as changes in type or location of piping components,
material type, pipe sizes and schedules; location of inline instruments and orifice runs; size,
type or location of engineered supports, or relocation of standard support by more than 200
mm, expansion loops, safety and relief valves, spectacle/maintenance blinds, etc.

Contractor shall approve any change to drawings Issued for Construction. The approval
shall be in the form of a Construction / Commissioning Technical Query (CTQ), Nonconformance Report, and field revision to the drawing or a Contractor issued/approved field
sketch.

A copy of the modification approval document shall be included in the test pack prepared for
the re-test. A copy of the CTQ, NCR, field revised isometric or field sketch and quality control
documentation/acceptance shall be attached prior to commencement of test. The test packs
shall be reviewed and approved by the Contractor before pressure testing.

17. FINAL INSPECTION AND SYSTEM TEST STATUS

When Gama has completed all testing of a full piping system, Contractor shall inspect the
completed piping system and shall notify the Gama of any deficiencies or outstanding work,
which must be completed prior to acceptance of the system. If there are no deficiencies, or if
all deficiencies have been corrected, the piping system shall be accepted by Contractor.

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The Gama shall maintain a master copy of all P&ID, which have been colour coded to
indicate piping systems, and isometrics, which have been accepted by Contractor.

18. REPORTS AND RECORDS

As a minimum, Gama shall maintain records of all pressure tests, Welding and NDE details
of all joints records of all welding operations including welder stamp numbers, weld joint
numbers, records of post weld heat treatment and hardness tests, pressure gauge calibration
sheets, and all required certification records. Material traceability, NDT and Alloy Verification
shall be recorded in accordance with the respective quality assurance procedures approved
by Contractor

After satisfactory completion of pressure test, Gama shall transmit the signed off original Test
Pack (GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-065 and P&ID only), plus one (1) copy to the Contractor Quality
Assurance Manager.

All other records included in the original test packs shall be maintained, stored and finally
handed over to Contractor in accordance with Quality Records.

19. ATTACHMENTS

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-064

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-065

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-066

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-067

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-068

MINIMUM TEST BLIND THICKNESS CHART

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PRE-TEST CHECKLIST FOR PNEUMATIC TESTING

QATAR

CHECKLIST

GAMA QATAR
Signature

MAIN LINE
1

RECEIPT OF APPROVAL TO TEST

BLIND FLANGE LOCATION/THICKNESS

VALVE OPEN

FLANGES TIGHT

BONNETS TIGHT

PACKING TIGHT

BELLOWS TIE RODS IN TEST POSITION

FLANGES TAPED AND PINHOLED

LEAK TEST FLUID AVAILABLE

10 TOOLS AVAILABLE
FILL MANIFOLD
1

FLANGES TIGHT

SYSTEM BLOWN CLEAN

LEAK TEST COMPLETED

FILL MANIFOLD VALVE CONFIGURATION

VENTS OPEN/SHUT

FILL MANIFOLD VALVE LOCKED

LOCK KEYS WITH S/C TESTING SUPDT.

PRESSURE GAUGE MANIFOLD

CONNECTIONS TIGHT

PRESSURE TESTED

RELIEF VALVE CALIBRATED

GAUGES/RECORDER CALIBRATED
COMPRESSORS

RELIEF VALVE CALIBRATED

POST DRYER STRAINER/FILTER CLEAN

ADEQUATE FUEL
GENERAL SAFETY

RADIOS AVAILABLE

EXCLUSION ZONE IDENTIFIED

PERSONNEL EXCLUDED

COMPRESSOR/PG MANIFOLD BARRICADED

SAFETY/ FIRST AID NOTIFIED

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-064

Date

LINDE
Signature

QSGTL or its PMC

Date

Signature

Date

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Company

Project No:

Project Title:

Location

Piping Test No:

PIPING FIELD
Priority System No:

TEST REPORT
S/C Prepared By:
Name:

Test Media:
Signature

Description Of Test

Date:

LINDE Acceptance By:

Name:

Reference Flow Sheets (List All applicable):

Signature

Line Number

Line
Size

Date:
Drawing or Isometric
Number

Rev
(At Time
of Test)

From

To

Paint
Code

Insul.
Code

Equipment Tested Trough:

WELDING INSPECTION RELEASE, READY FOR TEST

(All Welding and NDT is complete and per specification and piping is ready for test)
GAMA WELDING
Inspector: Name

Signature:

Date:

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-065

GAMA Inspector: Name

Signature:

LINDE Field
Signature:

Date::

QSGTL or its PMC

Inspector: Name

supports, valves and components in place except for items nece

Test Witnessed By

LINDE Welding
Inspector: Name

Lines/ piping as tabulated above have been tested and found to

Engineer: Name

Signature:

QSGTL or its PMC

Signature:

Date::

Inspector: Name

Signature

Piping Test No:

PIPING FIELD TEST REPORT Description of Test

Line Number

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-065

Line
Size

Drawing or Isometric
Number

(Continuation Sheet)

Rev
(At Time
of Test)

From

To

Paint
Code

Insul.
Code

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PIPING PRE TEST PUNCH LIST

Sub contractor Ref:

Report No:

Item Description:

Inspection Date:

Item Location / Area:

Sub System:
Ref Dwg/Documents:
Used Measuring and test equipment ref. (if applicable):

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
ITEM NO

ISO or DWG NUMBER

COMPLETED(Date/Initials)

TO BE DONE BEFORE PRESSURE TEST

GAMA

LINDE

REMARKS:

ACCEBTED BY

ALL ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND TEST PACK IS READY FOR TEST

ORGANIZATIONS
GAMA REP
LINDE REP
QSGTL or its PMC

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-066

DATE

NAME

SIGNATURE

QSGTL or
its PMC

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PIPING POST TEST PUNCH LIST

Sub contractor Ref:

Report No:

Item Description:

Inspection Date:

Item Location / Area:

Sub System:
Ref Dwg/Documents:
Used Measuring and test equipment ref. (if applicable):

DESCRIPTION OF WORK
ITEM NO

ISO or DWG NUMBER

TO BE DONE BEFORE PRESSURE

TEST

PRIORITY/
CATEGORY
(A,B,C,D,E)
(X,Y,Z)

COMPLETED(Date/Initials)
GAMA

LINDE

ALL PRIORITY A ITEMS SHOWN ABOVE HAVE BEEN VERIFIED AND ARE COMPLETED .INCOMPLETE PRIORITY B ITEMS
WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE MECHANICAL COMPLETION PUNCH LIST
PRIORITY A : ITEMS SHALL BE COMPLETED BEFORE MECHANICAL COMPLETION (MC)
PRIORITY B : ITEMS MAY BE COMPLETED AFTER MC
PRIORITY C : ITEMS WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE SYSTEM RFSU (READY FOR START UP UNIT) IS ACHIEVED
PRIORITY D : ITEMS SHALL BE COMPLETED BEFORE RFSU IS ACHIEVED
PRIORITY E : ITEMS SHALL BE COMPLETED BEFORE ACCEPTENCE IS ACHIEVED
CATEGORY X: CONSTRUCTION GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETION OF ITEM.
CATEGORY Y: ENGINEERING INPUT IS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION OF ITEM.

ACCEBTED BY

CATEGORY Z: COMMISSIONING GROUP IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETION OF ITEM.

ORGANIZATIONS
GAMA REP
LINDE REP
QSGTL or its PMC
GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-067

DATE

NAME

SIGNATURE

QSGTL or
its PMC

S NO

QATAR

C2 ASU PEARL GTL PROJECT RAS LAFFAN INDUSTRIAL CITY

LIST OF BLINDS PER TEST SYSTEM
GAMA QATAR

POSITION

BLINDE NO LINE NO

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-068

PID SHEET

INSTALLED BY DATE DISMANTLED BY DATE

Signature

Date

LINDE
Signature

QSGTL or its PMC

Date

Signature

Date

REINFORCEMENT PAD TEST

REPORT
PROJECT : C2 ASU PEARL GTL PROJECT-RAS LAFFAN INDUSTRIAL CITY
Description
Test No

ISO No

ORGANIZATIONS
GAMA REP
LINDE REP
QSGTL or its PMC

GAM-QCR-QAC-GTL-109

Spool
No

DATE

Acceptance Signature
Pad
Ref

Date of
Test

NAME

Gama

Linde

QSGTL (OR)
PMC

REMARKS

SIGNATURE

MINIMUM TEST BLIND THICKNESS CHART

TEST PRESSURE bar

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

4 (100)

4.4

6.2

7.6

8.8

9.8

11

12

13

14

14

5 (125)

5.5

7.7

9.4

11

13

14

15

16

17

18

6 (150)

6.5

9.2

12

13

15

16

18

1`9

20

21

8 (200)

8.6

13

15

18

20

21

23

25

26

28

10 (250)

11

16

19

22

24

27

29

31

32

34

12 (300)

13

19

23

26

29

32

34

37

39

41

14 (350)

15

21

25

29

32

35

38

41

43

46

16 (400)

17

24

29

33

37

40

44

47

49

52

18 (450)

19

26

32

37

41

45

49

52

55

58

20 (500)

21

29

36

41

46

51

55

58

62

65

24 (600)

25

35

43

50

55

61

66

70

74

78

PIPE SIZE
inches
(DN)

NOTES:

All test spades to have brightly coloured handles.

Test spades to be manufactured using ASTM A 36

For pipe sizes greater than 24", the minimum thickness of blind plates
will be determined on a case by case basis.