HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE TOLERANCE
HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE TOLERANCE
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I have seen in a client specification that the actual applied hydrostatic pressure for vessels shall not be exceeded by more than 3% for any reason.
I have never seen such a requirement before.
I know that in accordance with Code requirements test pressure gauges have to be calibrated before use.
Has anyone seen such a requirement before?
I have never seen such a requirement before.
I know that in accordance with Code requirements test pressure gauges have to be calibrated before use.
Has anyone seen such a requirement before?





RE: HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE TOLERANCE
I also do not know of a Code hydrostatic test pressure tolerance. However, III-NB-3226 states if the pressure exceeds the required pressure by more than 6% then resulting stresses must be checked back to actual material properties.
I use the 6% as a rule of thumb when setting safety relief valves during hydrostatic tests and proceduralize the upper limit of test pressure at 3-5% above minimum pressure required by code. That usually gives a wide enough tolerance that the pump can be stopped without overpressurizing while allowing sufficient cushion above minimum to allow for settling.
JR97
RE: HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE TOLERANCE
I believe that the 3% tolerance on the test pressure was only allowed by the Inspector witnessing the hydrotest, before aplying the crown stamp, in old days. It was also allowed a 3% excess on the yield, during the hydrotest, under strict deformation control. Once the hydrotest completed, the vessel has received a cold residual stress relieving process, mainly applicable to corrosive service, to the vessels made of Austenitic Stainless Steel. Interesting topic, I think I'll spend some time to see if is still applicable the "3%" or not these days.
cheers,
gr2vessels
RE: HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE TOLERANCE
RE: HYDROSTATIC TEST PRESSURE TOLERANCE