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Re: Hydrotest of Piping with Check Valve
Posted: 31 Jul 2010, 08:13
by novice123
ya i think this true for pressure vessel testing...... but for Piping test whether B31.3 allow pneumatic test or not ... i am not sure...........?
Re: Hydrotest of Piping with Check Valve
Posted: 31 Jul 2010, 08:19
by arcpro
It's true for piping also as in ASME B31.3 para 345.1(b), it has been mentioned that where the owner considers hydrostatic test impractical, either a pneumatic test or combined pneumatic-hydrostatic test may be substituted considering the hazard of energy stored.
Re: Hydrotest of Piping with Check Valve
Posted: 31 Jul 2010, 08:49
by ashfaqanwer