Attachment to tanks after hydrostatic testing

octane · Post by **octane** » 08 Oct 2010, 18:44

We have conducted hydrostatic testing at our tank and now for insulation / cladding sheets hook up, we need to attach small attachments with welding.
Is that allowable as per code? Or do we need to conduct hydrostatic testing again?

arcpro · Post by **arcpro** » 09 Oct 2010, 11:28

As per API 650 you can weld the non-structural attachments to the tank even after hydrostatic testing.
Your case also appears to be the same. No re-hydro required.

octane · Post by **octane** » 09 Oct 2010, 17:10

Thanks.
In which clause this has been mentioned?

arcpro · Post by **arcpro** » 11 Oct 2010, 06:37

Look in sec. 5.3.5 API 650 (2003 edition)

octane · Post by **octane** » 11 Oct 2010, 15:12

Thanks...
I found that.

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