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Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist: Inspection of Pneumatic Test (Strength & Service) SAIC-A-2021 30-Apr-17 Mech
Saudi Aramco Inspection Checklist: Inspection of Pneumatic Test (Strength & Service) SAIC-A-2021 30-Apr-17 Mech
00 31-Mar-15
EQUIPMENT ID NUMBER(S) EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION EQPT CODE SYSTEM ID. PLANT NO.
LAYOUT DRAWING NUMBER REV. NO. PURCHASE ORDER NUMBER EC / PMCC / MCC NO.
SCHEDULED INSPECTION DATE & TIME ACTUAL INSPECTION DATE & TIME QUANTITY INSP. MH's SPENT TRAVEL TIME
SAUDI ARAMCO USE ONLY
SAUDI ARAMCO TIP NUMBER SAUDI ARAMCO ACTIVITY NUMBER WORK PERMIT REQUIRED?
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
A General Requirements for Test Conditions & Bubble Leak Test (Utilize with SAIC-A-2023, SATR-A-2001)
Construction joints in system test are exposed, including all welds SAES-L-150,
A2
(seal welded threaded joints), flanges and threads. Para. 7.3
Visual examination access for follow-up Soap Bubble Leak Test is safe
& adequate to allow construction joint (thread, flange, weld) direct visual
examination (24" and 30 degrees to the eye) per ASME Sec V, Article 10,
SAES-A-004,
A4 Par. I-1075 & Article 9, Par. T-952, 953) Note 1:
Para. 5.6.1, 5.6.3
Mirrors are utilized to allow sufficient access to joints.
Note 2: Plant system access utilizes manlifts and tied-off ladders.
Unsafe climbing in piperacks is prohibited. Follow Safety rules.
Pressure Vessel Pneumatic test, met reqmts of UG-100 of ASME SEC SAES-A-004,
A7
VIII D1, or T-4 of ASME SEC VIII D2, as applicable. Para. 7.3.1.
ITEM
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA REFERENCE PASS FAIL N/A RE-INSP DATE
No.
REMARKS:
NOTES: 1: SAES-A-004 (January 30, 2011 , Para. 5.6.3) now requires ASME Code Leak Test (Direct Pressure Bubble Test) per ASME V,
Article 10, Mandatory Appdix 1 "during" pneumatic strength tests. This also applies to service tests performed in lieu of pneumatic strength
tests. It is advisable, but not mandatory, to perform a preliminary Soap Bubble Leak Test at 5 -10 psi to identify leakage at threaded and
flanged joints (per SATIP-A-004-05). After repairs, a successful Mandatory soap bubble "Leak Test" AFTER strength test is presented to
COMPANY (HOLD POINT). Leaks at pressures higher than 5-10 psi (such as 25 psi) make soap bubble solutions unreliable for leakage
assessment as the solution can be immediately "blown away". COMPANY now requires "LEAK TEST" evaluation at 5-10 psi in accordance
with an approved LEAK TESTING PROCEDURE to assure reliable leakage assessment for new systems.
2. TESTING FOR LEAKS AT ANY PRESSURE OTHER THAN 5-10 PSI (FOR ACCEPTANCE) IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED AT SAUDI ARAMCO.
CONTRACTOR MAY EXAMINE LINES AT PNEUMATIC STRENGTH TEST PRESSURE ON HIS OWN. THEY SHALL BE EVALUATED FOR
FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY SAUDI ARAMCO AT 5 - 10 PSI. Complete exams using SAIC-A-2023 & SATR-A-2010.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1 -- BUBBLE LEAK TEST PROCEDURE REQMTS (ASME V)
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS:
1. SAES-A-004, General Requirements for Pressure Testing, (30 January, 2011)
2. SAES-L-150, Pressure Testing of Plant Piping and Pipelines, (24 Dec, 2014)
3. ASME Section V (2010 Edition, Nov 2011 Addenda)
4. Saudi Aramco General Instruction, G.I.-2.102, Pressure Testing Safely, (28 October, 2008)
5. SAES-A-007, Hydrostatic Testing Fluids and Lay-Up Procedures, (24 July 2011)
6. SAEP-1160 Tracking and Reporting of Welding, NDT and Pressure Testing for Capital Projects. (10 July 2011)