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Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

(OP)
Experts your recommendation is requested in selecting the test medium for one of our hot tapping job. As per the procedure after the welding of hot tap fittings (Split Tee) and installation of hot tap valve , we need to test the weld integrity of hot tap fitting by hydro testing the connection. The existing line is high temperature and high pressure steam line. Temp is 200°C. Hence water cannot be utilized since the run pipe is with elevated temperature. Experts please recommend a testing medium for the above the mentioned case considering the risk factor.

RE: Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

Thermal heating oil?

Just remember you can't test to anything more that 10% more than the actual pressure in the main header at the time of testing without risk of collapse of the header pipe.

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RE: Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

DipuDivakaran,

Did you look up API RP 2201? It talks about hot tapping.
Obviously, if you intent to hydro-test the split tee joints on the run pipe, you can't. You can do only some NDT. And remember, the longitudinal weld joint will be more critical because of the hoop stress.

Ganga D. Deka, P. Eng
Canada

RE: Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

Consult with the Hot tapping specialized company to use heavy neutral oil, such as glycerin, suitable for the service.

RE: Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

(OP)
Thanks

RE: Pressure Testing Hot tapping Fittings.

Deepu,

Whilst "thanks" is better than no response, it doesn't tell us anything. Part of the "contract" on this site is that you provide meaningful feedback on the free advice offered so we get some level of knowing if you've understood the answers or not and what you're now planning to do. Please.

LI

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