FSO SEPAT

VACCUM TEST PROCEDURE

QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
DOC. NO: 21006-KSL-09000-QA-PR-0008 Rev 00, Need to change to Sepat reference
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Table of Contents

Page No.

1.0 Purpose ………………………………………………………… 3

2.0 Scope ……………………………………………………… 3

3.0 Reference ………………………………………………………… 3

4.0 Apparatus Required ……………………………………………… 3

5.0 Procedure ……………………………………………………… 3

6.0 Typical Sketch ……………………………………………… 4

7.0 Documentation ……………………………………………… 4

FSO SEPAT
VACCUM TEST PROCEDURE
QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
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1.0 Purpose

The purpose of vacuum test is to detect any air leakage through the weld seam
to ensure tightness.

2.0 Scope

Applicable to fillet welds and butt welds for watertight structure in lieu of a leak
test.

3.0 Reference

3.1 ABS Rule Hull construction and equipments part 3, chapter 7, section 1

4.0 Apparatus Required

Vacuum box, Vacuum gauge, Compressor & Soap solution.

5.0 Procedure

5.1 Weld seam (Corner/lap/Fillet/Butt) to be tested shall not be painted.

(Shop primer is excluded from this)

5.2 Visual inspection and NDT requirements have been carried out and
accepted.

5.3 Vacuum test is to be carried out with a pressure of at least –20 cm Hg to

–15 cm Hg. Temperature on weld surface to be tested should be between
10 oC – 52 oC. Pressure gauge shall be calibrated against a standard
dead weight tester.

5.4 Vacuum is created using a compressor.

5.5 Apply soap water solution in advance on the surface of the weld and
conduct visual inspection.

5.6 If any leakage is detected, the defect weld shall be repaired and re
confirmed by the same test method.
FSO SEPAT
VACCUM TEST PROCEDURE
QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
DOC. NO: 21006-KSL-09000-QA-PR-0008 Rev 00, Need to change to Sepat reference
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6.0 Typical Sketch

ON / OFF Valve
Vaccum
Gauge
Air Suction

Rubber
Padding

Vaccum box Welding Seam

7.0 Documentation
7.1 Prepare the test report and submit to owner Rep and Class surveyor for
acceptance.