Minute of Meeting

Clarification Flushing Method and Pressure Penstock Test PLTM Cikopo II

Meeting No. : -

Revision : 0

Date :
31 / 8 / 2016

No.

Analysis

Comments of WKV

1.

Hydrostatic pressure for straight pipes is monitored 1 hour, with one

pressure gauge. Test at mainhole or expansion joint totally for 6 hours - 24
hours. We let a team at the vulnerable leaking point and check
temperature between 6 a.m. up to 6 P.M.

There are two European Norms for

pressure testing the DIN EN 805 and the
DIN EN 1610. The producer has to decide
which one applies; maybe national laws
apply for the procedure as well.

2.

Pressure test using compressor

After passing the first phase, the penstock will be filled full and close at
the inlet. The air vent pipe of diameter 8 is pressured by means water
source from the headpond. The maximum pressure is 35 bar requested by
the Consultant

The test pressure is normally 20 % of the

nominal pressure (normal pressure during
operation). The pressure test is usually
done with 1,5 times of the nominal
pressure

3.

- The mainhole is not leaking yet. the minimum flange pressure is PN 40

The best would be to do the pressure test

of the penstock before the erection of the
turbine.
If this is not possible we recommend to do
it while our erection engineer is at site in
order to protect the turbine and power
house against unwanted water ingress.
You can use this opportunity to clean the
penstock for commissioning
If a visual inspection is not possible,
flushing the penstock is essential.
Keep the bypass in front of the
powerhouse open for flushing. For
flushing, surges of water have to be send
through the penstock.. After that, open the
manhole in front of the powerhouse.
Control what got washed up.
Repeat till nothing get washed up
anymore.
For your attention:
It is not allowed to discharge the penstock
via the Turbine without an WKV engineer
at site

- The condition of the turbine is ready for operation, gate valve remain
installed and will be closed by means of plate between flanges
- After flushing from the dam to the headpond, then open the gate of
flushing inlet penstock. If the condition of the turbine is ok, flushing will
be discharged through the bypass and closed at the end of the bifurcation.
- Arkora Hydro will send letter to WKV for the consideration of test
pressure of the headpond or of AB 7

Kind regards
WKV
WASSERKRAFT VOLK AG
Bernhard Wernet
Head of Installation
Commissioning and Service
19.09.2016