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Re: Using blind during hydrotest

Posted: 08 May 2010, 07:54
by ashfaqanwer
Hey moe,
Thanks for the useful 2 cents...
What do you say about test blinds made of flat plate and welded to the pipe directly with a groove joint? Are they used frequently at sites?

Re: Using blind during hydrotest

Posted: 08 May 2010, 08:27
by moe
you're welcome dear,
its not advisable actually it's not permitted to use test blinds as welded or bolted end closures

Re: Using blind during hydrotest

Posted: 08 May 2010, 08:32
by ashfaqanwer
Can you provide any reference from some code / standard or specification?
Thanks in advance.

Re: Using blind during hydrotest

Posted: 08 May 2010, 08:40
by moe
B16.21 Non-metallic Flat Gaskets for Pipe Flanges
B16.34 Valves – Flanged, Threaded and Welded End