Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
(OP)
We have an upcoming shutdown in Offshore Platform in Arabian Gulf and have open to atmosphere systems such as drains and vents.
I have experience of Operating Companies stating waiver to pressure testing within their own standards but cannot find any hard justification in any code except for Category D. Can anyone point me in right direction to be able to justify to client?
MickMc
I have experience of Operating Companies stating waiver to pressure testing within their own standards but cannot find any hard justification in any code except for Category D. Can anyone point me in right direction to be able to justify to client?
MickMc





RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
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RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
I was thinking most of the line would be outdoors on a platform. However, there may be the possibility that it is indoors as well.
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RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
Edward L. Klein
Pipe Stress Engineer
Houston, Texas
"All the world is a Spring"
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RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
My own view has been confirmed that as pressure is atmospheric and not pressure containing is not subject to pressure test under code. All systems will be subject to minimum of service test for leak examination.
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
Depend on what you mean by "service test". If it requires more than atmorpheric pressure, people will complain. And rightfully so, as you are instructing them to either (a) weld a cap or (b) install unnecessary flanges on the open ended pipe.
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe
RE: Pressure Testing Open Ended Pipe