Bubble Test Direct Pressure

Inservice / Special

Authorized By:

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Senior Inspector

Methanex Corporation
Medicine Hat, AB

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1. LT-02: BUBBLE TEST DIRECT PRESSURE TECHNIQUE, INSERVICE / SPECIAL

1. Extent of examination: 100% of specified weld joint(s).

2. Equipment:

• Test gas / liquid is the line commodity.

• Line commodity shall be at such a temperature that the bubble solution is still effective 40ºF
to 125ºF.

• Bubble solution is “Snoop” # __________.

3. Surface cleanliness: surface must be clean and free of paint, primer, weld, slag, etc.

4. Method or Technique:

• Apply bubble solution with spray brush or drip / pouring. Do not agitate in such a manner as
to create bubble as a result of application.

• The part being tested shall be between 40ºF and 125ºF during the test.

• Pressure is to be increased in stages of 25% of design pressure and checked at each interval
until full design pressure is obtained.

5. Test is considered acceptable if there is no evidence of bubble growth during evaluation.

6. Post cleaning may be required where solution may impede future operations, i.e. painting, etc. or
the serviceability of the equipment.

7. Where repairs are required the equipment will be depressurized, repaired in accordance with the
applicable code section and the test repeated.

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