Maximum safe water pressure for testing
Maximum safe water pressure for testing
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Hi,
We test water jacket cavity in our compressor cylinder heads for
their water holding capacity. We put in a water pressure of 150psi. I want to know, What is the maximum water pressure I can put and be able to stand safely next to it (while testing). In other works what is the maximum safe water pressure for testing purposes. Do you know OSHA standards?
Thanks in advance.
I can provide details if necessary.
RJ
We test water jacket cavity in our compressor cylinder heads for
their water holding capacity. We put in a water pressure of 150psi. I want to know, What is the maximum water pressure I can put and be able to stand safely next to it (while testing). In other works what is the maximum safe water pressure for testing purposes. Do you know OSHA standards?
Thanks in advance.
I can provide details if necessary.
RJ





RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
That being said, power plants are routinely hydro tested to 3000 psi. I don't hear OSHA having seizures over that...
RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
But if there is any air trapped then you have a bomb.
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RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
Based on what you guys said, I am confident that 150psi of water is harmless for the kind of testing we do. Now, I just have to convince our safety guy... now that will be a pain.
RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
RE: Maximum safe water pressure for testing
Any trapped air should delay pressure increase seen on monitoring equipment , Operator needs to be aware of Normal behavior , and possible danger when not normal !
Any air , will act like a spring , an unwanted effect .
Air present will delay pressure increase adding water ,
delay pressure drop as water is bled out .
Messy practical demonstration ,
party balloon , confetti ,air/water !