FLOW TEST

NOVEC EXTINGUISHING PIPING SYSTEM

WARNING

1. Safety is of prime concern! Never assume that a cylinder is empty. Treat all
cylinders as if they are fully charged. Most fire suppression system cylinders
are equipped with high flow rate valves that are capable of producing high
discharge thrusts out of the valve outlet if not handled properly.

2. Remember, pressurized cylinders are extremely hazardous. Failure to follow

the equipment manufacturer’s instructions can result in serious bodily injury,
death, or property damage.

3. Flow Test creates a potential risk of injury to personnel in the area, as a result
of airborne projectiles, if rupture of the piping system or hose occurs.

4. Prior to conducting the flow test, the protected area shall be evacuated and
appropriate safeguards shall be provided for test personnel.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Only industrial nitrogen shall be used to conduct the test.

2. Pressure Gauge shall be fully calibrated.

PROCEDURES

1.0 Flow test shall be performed through the piping network to determine that the
flow is continuous and to check that valves are properly oriented and the
piping and nozzles are unobstructed.

2.0 The flow test shall be performed using only gaseous industrial nitrogen or an
inert gas at a pressure not to exceed the normal operating pressure of the clean
agent system.

3.0 The nitrogen or an inert gas pressure should be introduced into the piping
network at the clean agent cylinder connection. The quantity of nitrogen or
inert gas used for this test should be sufficient to verify that each and every
nozzle is unobstructed.
4.0 Visual indicators should be used to verify that nitrogen or an inert gas has
discharged out uniformly of each and every nozzle in the system.

Comments:

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Approval Status:

Accepted

Rejected and Retest

Client : Saline water conversion corporation

Contractor : Saudi Sicli Company

1.0. Date of Flow Testing: ___________________

2.0. Client’s Engr. Name & Signature: ____________________

3.0. Contractor’s Engr. Name & Signature: ____________________