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Astm E1003-13
Astm E1003-13
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Designation: E1 003 - 13
1.2 This practice can be used on piping, valves, and con- 3. Terminology
tainers with welded or fitted sections which can be sealed at
their ends and which are designed for interna! pressure. 3. 1 Definitions- For definitions of terms used in this
practice, see Terrninology E 13 16, Section E.
1.3 Basic procedures are described based on the type of
inspection used. These procedures should be limited to finding 4. Summary of Practice
leakage indications of 4.5 x 10- 9 mol/s (1 x 10-4 Std cm3/s) 2 or
larger. 4. 1 Hydrostatic testing requires that a component be com-
pletely filled with a liquid, such as water. Pressure is slowly
1.4 Units-The values stated in SI units are to be regarded applied to the liquid until the required pressure is reached. This
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical pressure is held for the required time at which point the
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa- component is inspected visually to locate leaks or the pressure
tion only and are not considered standard. on the gauge is recorded to determine the components total
1.5 This standard does not purport to address the safety leakage.
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility 4.2 The two basic procedures are described together with
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and methods for improving their sensitivity.
health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory 4.2. 1 Pressure Drop Indication- This procedure is used
limitations prior to use. primari1y to measure total system leakage.
2. Referenced Documents 4.2.2 Visual Inspection for Leakage- This procedure is
intended primarily to locate leaks.
2.1 ASTM Standards: 3 ·¡
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive 4.3 UltrasoniVf>retesting for gross leaks is described.
¡esting
E 1316 Terminology for Nondestructi ve Examinations 5. Basis of Application .
2.2 ASNT Documenrs: 4 5.1 The following items are subject to contractual agree-
SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personal Qualifica- ment between the parties using or referencing this practice:
tion and Certification in Nondestructive Testing 5.2 Personnel Quali.fication
ANSI!ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and 5 .2.1 If specified in the contractual agreement. Personnel
Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel4 perforrning exarninations to this practice shall be qualified in
accordance with a nationally or intemationally recognized
> This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- NDT personnel qualification practice or standard such as
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcornmittee E07 .08 on Leak ANSIIASNT CP-1 89, SNT-TC- IA, NAS-410, or similar docu-
Testing Method. ment and certified by the employer or certifying agency, as
Current edition approved Jan. 15, 2013. Published January 2013. Originally
approved in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E1003- 05. DOI: applicable. The practice or standard used and its applicable
10.1520/EI003- 13. revision shall be identified in the contractual agreement.
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The gas temperature is referenced to 0°C. To convert to another gas reference
temperature, T,.,, multiply the leak rate by (T ref + 273)(273.
5.3 Qualification of Nondestructive Agencies-U specified
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Por referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or in the contractual agreement, NDT agencies shall be qualified
contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. Por Annual Book of ASTM
Standards volume informat(on, refer to the standard's Document Summary page on
the ASTM website.
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8.2 Pressure Relief Valve. 10.2 After reaching full pressure check the system to make
sure all trapped air has been removed.
8.3 Pressure Alarm.
10.3 Disconnect the pressure pump and allow the pressure
8.4 Emergency Pressure Shut-Off Valve. in the system to stabilize for a period of 10 rnin or 5 % of the
8.5 Trapped Air Vent. test time whichever is longer.
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