Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Exclusion Zone
Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Exclusion Zone
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Hi,
I'm currently looking at undertaking a hydrostatic pressure test on a petrochemical site, but as part of the risk assessment process have been asked to provide a safe exclusion distance from the test pipework while under pressure.
Does anyone know of any calculations to best determine this distance? I'm ideally looking for a reference to an official source / standard in this field (something I have not been able to track down myself).
Could you please help?
I'm currently looking at undertaking a hydrostatic pressure test on a petrochemical site, but as part of the risk assessment process have been asked to provide a safe exclusion distance from the test pipework while under pressure.
Does anyone know of any calculations to best determine this distance? I'm ideally looking for a reference to an official source / standard in this field (something I have not been able to track down myself).
Could you please help?





RE: Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Exclusion Zone
RE: Hydrostatic Pressure Test - Exclusion Zone
Here is a previous thread on hydrostatic test safety:
http://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=282594
This is link to a good publication on pressure system safety. Appendix B covers restricted areas. They are calculated for pnuematic tests. It is a good starting point for hydrostatic tests.
http://smad-ext.grc.nasa.gov/shed/pub/gsm/chapter_...
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