C. Preparation
1.
Remove any valves, flow meters, and instruments from within the test
sections. Reconnect pipes with temporary fittings. Flush pipe with clean
water until pipe section to be tested is clean and free of dirt, sand, pipe
shavings, Teflon tape, or other foreign material.
Plug pipe outlets with test plugs, blind flanges or other devices suitable for
the test pressure. Brace securely to prevent blowouts. Verify test
pressures do not exceed any component of the pipe system. Complete
system test. Reinstall valves, flow meters and instruments.
Restrain all expansion joints.
Pressurizing equipment shall include a pressure regulator set to avoid
over-pressurizing and damaging otherwise acceptable line.
D. Test Report
1.
CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a test report for each pipe system
tested to ENGINEER. Include following information in test report.
Date of test.
Description and identification of piping system tested.
Type of test performed.
Test fluid.
Test pressure, final pressure.
Results of test.
Type and location of leaks detected.
Corrective action taken to repair leaks.
Results of retesting.
Name of person performing test.
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E. Visual Testing of Valves, Flow Meters, and Instruments
1.
During initial startup of the sump riser building equipment, valves, flow
meters, and instruments removed from the pipe during pressure testing
shall be visually inspected for leaks from the item itself and from its
connection points with adjacent pipe.
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