NON DESTRUCTIVE EXAMINATION PROCEDURE

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NDE PROCEDURE PNEUMATIC TEST REV No. : 00 DATE : 27.07.2021

1. SCOPE
The objective of the pneumatic pressure testing is to locate leaks in the
welds of the reinforcement plates to shell plates .This is accomplished by
applying a soap solution to a local area of the pressure boundary surface
and creating a differential pressure across that local area of the boundary
causing the formation of bubbles as leakage gas passes through the
solution.

2. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to carry out the Pneumatic pressure test to
check soundness of welds.

3. REFERENCE CODE
1. API-650 (Latest edition) (7.3.4) Eleventh Edition
2.TABLE I-1021 of ASME Section V, July 1, 2008 Edition.

4. EQUIPMENT
4.1. The test scheme shall have suitable connections, necessary valve and
calibrated pressure gauge. The gauge shall have a range of 0 to 4
Kg/cm²

4.2. An air pressure can be created by any convenient method, such as

connection to an air compressor or Inert gas cylinders.

4.3. Gases: The test gas will normally be air; however inert gases may be
used.

4.4. Bubble solution: As per ASME-V, I-1032.

Approved

10-08-2021

Mr. Vijaykumar Padale

QA DEPT.
CHEMSEPT PVT LTD.
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5. PERSONAL
The personnel shall be competent and have thorough knowledge in
performing this method.
6. SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be examined and all adjacent areas shall be cleaned
thoroughly and free from all dirt, grease, lint, scale, welding flux, weld
spatters, paint, oil and other extraneous matter that could obstruct surface
openings or otherwise with the examination.
Prior to pneumatic pressure testing, joint shall be checked visually.
(Any grinding. De-burring, chipping, hammering etc. should not be done after the test.)

7. PROCEDURE
SHELL APPURTENANCES-

The temperature of the surface of the part to be examined shall not be

below 50C nor above 500C.
Use soap suds on welds on shell to shell, dish, cone plate if any defect
noticed, repair the defective weld and repeat the test till entire
satisfaction. close all nozzle.

8. INDICATION OF LEAKAGE:
The presence of continuous bubbles growth on the surface of the material
indicates leakage through an orifice passage(s) in the region under
examination. A minimum light intensity of 1000 lux is required for conducting
the examination.

Approved

10-08-2021

Mr. Vijaykumar Padale

QA DEPT.
CHEMSEPT PVT LTD.
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9. REPAIR/RETEST
Defects in welds shall be repaired by chipping, grinding or melting out the
defects from one side or both sides of the joints, as required and rewelding.
Only the cutting out of defective joints that is necessary to correct the
defects is required.
After repairing retest of Pneumatic pressure test shall be carried out.

10. CLEANING
After test the area shall be thoroughly cleaned for the further activities.

11. INSPECTION REPORT

The test shall be carried out in presence of the Engineer In charge / QC

Inspector.
Upon satisfactory inspection, a report shall be prepared as per approved
format.

12. SAFETY
Safety shall be followed during test.

13. Acceptance Criteria:

The area under test is acceptable when no continuous bubble formation is observed
Refer Report- IR/PTR/01 REV-00

Approved

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Mr. Vijaykumar Padale

QA DEPT.
CHEMSEPT PVT LTD.
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CHEMSEPT ENGG.
PVT LTD
Document Title: Report No: IR/PTR/01 REV-00
PNEUMATIC TEST REPORT Report Date:
Manufacturer: P.O No.
Equipment: Job No.:
Drawing No./Rev: QAP No.:
Equipment Tag No: Inspected By:

PNEUMATIC TEST
SL NO DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION
1 TYPE OF TEST
2 EQUIPMENT
3 MATERAIL OF CONSTRUCTION
4 MEDIA
5 WORKING VOLUME
6 WORKING PRESSURE
7 AIR TEST PRESSURE
8 TEST DATE
9 PRESSURE GAUGE & SERIAL NO.
10 CALIBRATION DUE DATE

OBSERVATION

RESULTS

Format Reviewed

10-08-2021

Mr. Vijaykumar Padale

QA DEPT.
CHEMSEPT PVT LTD.