METHOD OF

STATEMENT FOR
HYDROSTATIC
TESTING

1. Hydrostatic Testing

1.1 General
(1) It is an essential requirement of the works that the pipeline system is
handed-over in a clean and leak free condition.
1.2 Hydrostatic Test Procedure
(1) Immediately completion of the pre-cleaning the sections of the pipeline
and before final joints coating, the pipeline sections will be tested.
(2) After installation of the complete pipeline and after joint
coating/backfilling, the complete pipeline will be subjected to a final
hydrostatic test
(3) The hydro-testing of Station and Terminal Piping Systems will meet the
requirements of ASME B31.4 and Technical Specification of King Abdullah
Financial District Cooling Pipeline Project.
1.2.1 Partial Hydrostatic Test Section Identity
Section Name

: T9A-T8-T7A-T4-T12-T3B Wadi1-Test

Total Pipe Lenght (double line)

Total Fittings Quantity
Total water volume
H Level filling and End Point
Filling Level T3A
End Point Air relasing T9A
Filling Pump Flow (Q)
Filling Pump Head (H)

1627
26
1873
2,28
622,8
2
625,1
140
40

1.3 Test Equipment

Test Recorder
1
Filling Pump
1
Test Pump
1
Monometre
4
Test Heads
4
Pump Hoses 10m fire type with
quick couplings
20
Water Tanker
6
Filling Collector
1
Collector Valves 3"
3
Air valves 2"
26

mt
pcs
m3
m
m
m
m3/h
mSS

Safety Valve / air release Valve

Blind Flanges DN800
Flanges DN800
Blind Flanges DN1200
Flanges DN1200
Ball Valves 2"
Check Valves 3"

4
6
6
4
4
26
2

1.4 Test Medium

For hydrostatic test of carbon steel pipeline system, test medium will be
potable water with ambient temperature supplied with water tankers.
1873m3 water is needed at partial test section named WADI1
Water needed for Wadi1
1873m3
Filling esmimation
20 hours
Tanker( 20m)3 needed per
hour
5 nos
1.5 Isolation of the Line
(1) Blinding will be done in accordance with the configuration of the piping
system to be
tested.
Blindings;
T9A, DN1200 Blind Flange with 2 pieces 2 ball valve
assembled for air control, 2*3/4 1 piece te, 1piece
monometre with glyserin. 3 outlet with 3 ball valve.
recorder outlet
T9A, DN800 Blind Flange with 2 ball valve assembled
for air control
T7A, DN800 Blind Flange with 2 ball valve assembled
for air control
T7A, DN1200 Blind Flange with 2 ball valve
assembled for air control and 3 drain valve
T3B, DN1200 Blind Flange with 2 pieces 2 ball valve
assembled for air control, 2*3/4 1 piece te, 1piece
monometre with glyserin. 3 ball valve.

2nos

4
nos
4
nos
2
nos

1.6 Water Filling

Before the filling water, it is ensured that all inside of the pipes and fittings
are clean and free from loose ill scale and foreign matter.

Water filling will be done lowest point of pipeline system to be tested to

minimize entrapped air and all vent will be open during the filling.
Water tanker will be used for water supply according to volume of pipeline
system to be tested.
Prior to commencing filling, all hose will be checked. All of bolt connection
will be tightened and hose connection will be fitted properly before filling
water.
End suction centrifugal pump will be used for filling
Filling will be done for twin pipes at WADI1 test section.
Filling collector will be installed before pump with necessary equipments.
Water Filling point
T3A way
Filling coordinates according to
the project
L=+1300, H=622,82
5 with 2 pieces 3 outlets,
Filling Collector to be installed
and 1 test pump outlet,
11/2 safety valve outlet
Fire hoses with quick couplings
(3)
10mt - 10 nos
Filling pump 140m3/h 4 bar
1 nos
1.7 Pressurizing The Line
Before start pressurizing, all hose connection will be checked. Water pump
will be used for pressurizing pipeline system to be tested.
Pressurizing will be done in accordance with ASME B31.3
Test pressure will be gradually increased until reaching the test pressure.
The speed of pressurizing will not pass 2 bar/min. till reaching of %40 of
test pressure. In the rest of %60, the speed of pressurizing will not pass 1
bar/min. Test pressure will be between 225 to 230 Psi and held pressure for
a period of min. 24 hours.
Water Filling point
T3A way
Filling coordinates according to L=+1300,
the project
H=622,82
5 with two 3
Filling Collector to be installed
outlets
Fire hoses with quick couplings
(3)
10mt 10 nos
Test Pump 20 bar 500lt/dk
1 nos

1.8 Inspection And Completion Of The Test

WADI1 SECTON line will be hold min. 24 hours during the test. During the
holding time, all flange connection, threaded joint and welded joint will be
checked. No drop in pressure is allowed during the hold period. In the case

there is a drop in pressure, it will be explained that drop in pressure is due

to the drop in temperature. The pressure and and temperature will be
recorded using chart recorders having valid calibration certificates.
Test recorder

1 nos

1.9 Draining of Water

Release of pressure and draining will be done on lowest level of pipeline
system which is T7A.
Draining point T7A
blind flange
Draining valve 3

on Tee part on DN1200

620,1 level
2 piece

1.10 Removal And Reconnection Of Component

All temporary item installed for testing will be removed. Items were
removed from testing will be reinstalled.
2. Air Test
(1) In place where backfilling is required to be carried out immediately
after welding, an air test using a low pressure(between 5 psi-10psi) and
liquid soap solution will be carried out.
.
3. Pipeline Commissioning
(1) Commissioning and integrating the new pipeline system with existing
system will be done.
4. Documentation
(1) The following documentation will be provided that describe the
inspection test results.
These will include for example:
Test Records in accordance conform as below.
Date of Test
Identification of Piping System Tested
Test Fluid

 Test Pressure

PIPELINE HYDRAULIC TESTING

The year 2011 ( two toushand eleven ) 25 (_twentyfive_ ) of June KAFD in place
In compliance to what stated within the Contract Terms which states the pressuretest
at a 16 bar, proceed to the hydraulic testing with the uncovered jointings, pipeline in
Steel API 5p Grade B of DN 1200 on the section from T3B to T9A.
Stated that the company already arranged the pipeline for the testing
with the following:
*first filling-up of pipelines and subsequent water discharge for a summary washing;
* air breather laying in the highest point of the pipeline and installation of closing
caps on the ends;
*positioning of a recording pressure gauge (max capacity 20 bar) with pressure inflow
point in the lowest point of the pipeline;
* filling-up of the pipeline and air ejection;
* stabilization of the full pipeline for 3 hours;
At hh time of dd/mm/yyyy, at presence of the responsibles, started-up the
progressive pressurization of the pipelines up to16 bar.
The pipeline has been kept in pressure and carefully inspectioning the uncovered
joints, without detecting any leakage.At hh time of dd/mm/yyyy, verified that inside
the pressure gauge disc the value was practically constant, except a very light, drop
considered physiological in relation to the elastic material of the pipeline and to the
temperature variation. The covering ofthe joints have been arranged together with
the removal of the recording disc which is enclosed to the present report.
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