Testing instruction for kits

Scope
The instruction concerns assembly of Alfa Laval’s Kits assortment. Only gasketed plate heat exchanges (PHE) according to PED Category 0 or
ALS shall follow this instruction.

Manufacturing responsibility
The manufacturing ownership and quality responsibility are tightly connected to the company that does the assembly (named as “manufacturer”
in the rest of the document). Alfa Laval will be stated in form of the logo on the nameplate. There is a space on the name plate marked
“Manufacturer”. When the heat exchanger is assembled by anyone else than Alfa Laval, the name of the company that does the assembly
should be stated under “Manufacturer”.

Assembly
The manufacturer must follow an ISO standard 9001 or 9002. The following quality assurance activities shall be carried out:

– Quality card (see example in appendix I) or similar document must be created.

– Calculation drawings have to be stored for each PHE type. Design pressure and temperature must not exceed what are stated on the
calculation drawing.

Pressure test
Each PHE must be pressure tested before delivery from the manufacturer. Pressure test shall be done according to the following instructions:

Primary side: Single sided pressure testing of the primary side at a holding time of 10 minutes. The holding times must be noted on the Quality
Card or the similar document. The secondary side shall be kept open for visual inspection of the portholes for internal leakage.

Secondary side: Single sided pressure testing of the secondary side at a holding time of 10 minutes. The holding times must be noted on the
Quality Card or the similar document. The primary side shall be kept open for visual inspection of the portholes for internal leakage.

Note: Test pressure = 1.3 x design pressure. If the customer order contains any special requirements regarding
pressure test then those are to be carried out. Different holding time, double sided pressure
testing are examples of special requirements.

After each step a visual inspection must be performed to detect leakage, gasket/plate deformation or other
abnormal changes.

The following information shall be stated on quality cards or similar document.

The information shall be evaluated by quality inspector.

– Material marking and heat number of pressure retaining frame parts and
channel plates
– Results of assembly
– Pressure test hold time
– Manometer number
– Result of pressure test
– Assembly and test date
– Signature of assembly responsible person

In addition, the quality inspector has to check whether the plate heat exchanger is built in accordance with the demands from the calculation
drawing regarding choice of material and design pressure and temperature. If there are any remarks to be made regarding above then the
production and technical responsible person must be informed. They must evaluate whether further actions need to be taken.

Name plate
Relevant product data must be included in the name plate (see example in appendix II).

Before delivery
The following points shall be carried out before delivering the PHE:

– Clean the unit

– Touch up painting
– Final check the following:
- General accomplishment of assembly
- Outward finish of all visible surfaces
- The symmetric appearance of the unit
- Position of holes for anchoring bolts 2
Quality card – page 1

Order No.: A13-35829 Serial No.: 30108-17480

Customer name: Customer address:

Unit quantity: 1 unit Unit type: M6-MFG Pressure vessel code: PED
Plate type: M6M Plate material: SS316 Number of plates: 15 plates
Plate thickness: 0.5 mm Gasket material: NBRP Frame type: FG
Certificate for channel plates: Yes Certificate for pressure retaining parts: Yes
Calculation drawing No.: 3490003689-1 Assembly drawing No.: 30108-17480/1
Maximum design pressure: 10 Barg Maximum design temperature: 50 °C
Test pressure: 13 Barg
Unit volume: 6.5 litres Heat transfer surface: 1.9 m²
Year of assembly: 2013

Final inspection

I
Parts/Functions Number of adjustments Number of scraps Signature
Finish
Frame plate
Pressure plate
X
DI
Tightening bolt
Tightening bolt nuts
Carrying bar
EN

Guiding bar
Support column
Linings/connections
Stud bolts
Channel plates
P
AP

Pressure testing

Cause of leakage
Gasket assembly
Gasket gluening
Plate assembly
Frame assembly
Connection assembly
Plate pressing

Pressure testing manometer no.: 303-450

Holding time:
Primary side: 10 minutes Secondary side: 10 minutes Double side:

Date: ........................................................................... Signature: ............................................................................................

3
Quality card – page 2

Order No.: A13-35829 Serial No.: 30108-17480

Parts Material marking / heat number

Frame plate
Tightening bolts
Stud bolts
Channel plates
Pressure plate
Tightening bolt nuts
Stud bolt nuts

Date: ........................................................................... Signature: ............................................................................................

I
X
DI
P EN
AP

4
 AP
P

5
EN
DI
X
II