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DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PROCEEDURE

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1.0 SCOPE:
This Work Instruction describes Factory Acceptance Test [ FAT ] & its acceptance criteria of 4 MVE valves
2.0 PURPOSE OF TEST:
To establish shell strength, sealing & joints strength of MVE withstanding burst test pressure according to DNV
Specification Type Approval Programme No: 5-794.40, section 9.1.2
Applicable burst test pressure of 4-MVE based on formula given in DNV Spec = 906 bar.
3.0 PROCEDURE:

3.1 TEST SETUP:

3.2

Ensure that testing premises is clean..

Set the CC cameras focus is covered all views of valve are covered and clearly visible in the screen.

Assemble the test valve with testing flanges to the base as per FIG 1.

Keep the valve on the test base and tighten all fasteners.

Tighten M30 Nuts of foundation bolts to 830 NM.

Ensure test circuit is assembled as per SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FIG 2.

PRESSURE TESTING:

Flush the air from valve cavity pump the water into valve cavity, ensure that entire air flushed out
[observe for water coming out from outlet port cum Gauge port of top flange].

After ensuring air is flushed out from valve cavity, connect the pressure gauge on outlet port
[ Refer FIG 1, Page 3 of 4].

Close the primary metal cover.

Close the secondary fencing.

Pressure testing of valve : Pressurize the line progressively up to 906 bar within 5 to 36 bar pressure increment per
second . After reaching 920 bar, hold the pressure for minimum 5 minutes. During pressure increase and hold period,
observe for any leak through joints / shell, by monitoring through CC TV system. Entire test process is recorded live
and stored in computer system as document reference

At each stage during the period of pressure increase and pressure hold observe for pressure drops in the Gauge &
Joint leak. Record the same.

Release the pressure and ensure there is no pressure inside the valve cavity.

Open the fencing and primary cover.

Remove the valve from test bed.

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Clean the valve with air.

Inspect thoroughly any internal damages on valves, seals and fasteners.

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PORT B

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GAUGE PORT

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BYPASS PORT
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PORT A

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VAAS AUTOMATION
PVT LTD.
TITLE:
DESTRUCTIVE TESTING PROCEEDURE
FOR 4 MVE

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SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM FIG. 2.

DESCRIPTION
MVE ASSEMBLY
TEST BED
STUD M30x240
HEX. NUT M30
O-RING- FACE SEALING, 87.5 X 5.3
O-RING, ID SEALING, 67 x 5.7
BACK-UP RING, FOR 67 x 5.7
BLIND PLUG, BYPASS SIDE BSPP
BLIND PLUG, BYPASS SIDE 1 BSPP
TOP FLANGE
STUD, M30 x 210

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