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    This document provides procedures for testing tank welds for leaks using a vacuum box method. It outlines introducing soapsuds onto welds and creating a partial vacuum of 6-10 inHg using a compressor while observing for leaks. Any leaks detected would require repair and retesting of that weld section. The testing would be done continuously section by section to completely check all bottom and annular plate welds. Records of testing would be documented in an attachment.

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    This document provides procedures for testing tank welds for leaks using a vacuum box method. It outlines introducing soapsuds onto welds and creating a partial vacuum of 6-10 inHg using a compressor while observing for leaks. Any leaks detected would require repair and retesting of that weld section. The testing would be done continuously section by section to completely check all bottom and annular plate welds. Records of testing would be documented in an attachment.

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    This document provides procedures for testing tank welds for leaks using a vacuum box method. It outlines introducing soapsuds onto welds and creating a partial vacuum of 6-10 inHg using a compressor while observing for leaks. Any leaks detected would require repair and retesting of that weld section. The testing would be done continuously section by section to completely check all bottom and annular plate welds. Records of testing would be documented in an attachment.

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    Vacuum Leak Test Procedure

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    This document provides procedures for testing tank welds for leaks using a vacuum box method. It outlines introducing soapsuds onto welds and creating a partial vacuum of 6-10 inHg using a compressor while observing for leaks. Any leaks detected would require repair and retesting of that weld section. The testing would be done continuously section by section to completely check all bottom and annular plate welds. Records of testing would be documented in an attachment.

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    The document describes procedures for performing a vacuum leak test on storage tank welds to check for leaks before conducting a hydrostatic test.

    The vacuum leak test is performed to test the weldment of the bottom plate of a storage tank to ensure the tank bottom is free from leaks.

    A vacuum box is used to perform the vacuum leak test. The vacuum box has a glass viewing panel, open bottom, rubber gasket seal and former to form an airtight seal around the weld area being tested.

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    TANJUNG LANGSAT PORT


    SDN BHD

    Tank Vacuum Leak Test

    THE ENGINEERING, PROCUREMENT, CONSTRUCTION AND COMMISSIONING


    (EPCC) OF GASOLINE TANKS (RECONSTRUCTION) FOR
    TANJUNG LANGSAT PORT OIL TERMINAL

    JOB NO: JN0901

    R
    DATE DOC NO DESCRIPTION E P’PD C’KD REVIEW
    V

    29-12-2009 KQKS/Site_Con-P-04 Tank Vacuum Leak Test 0 ESE KQKS TLP/TPM/RNZ


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    TABLE OF CONTENTS

    1. INTRODUCTION……………………………………………………………………… 3

    2. GENERAL………………………………...………………………………………….… 3

    3. TESTING………………………………..……..…………………………………….….. 3

    4. ATTACHMENT…………………….……………………………………………….…... 4
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    1. INTRODUCTION

    This procedure is established to test the weldment of bottom plate for the storage tank to
    ensure that the tank bottom is free from leaks before carrying-out the hydrostatic test.

    2. GENERAL

    This test shall be carried out by using vacuum box. The vacuum box is fitted with a glass
    viewing panel on its top and has an open bottom, around which a continuous rubber gasket
    seal and former are secured. The seal forms an airtight joint around the section of the weld to
    be tested when the box is pressed against the bottom plates. A soap film solution or
    commercial leak detection solution applicable to the conditions shall be used. A typical
    vacuum box is illustrated as in Attachment - I.

    3. TESTING

    3.1 Vacuum Testing shall be performed in accordance with API 650

    3.2 Removal of welding slag and wire brush cleaning of weldseam prior to testing.

    3.3 Apply soapsuds on the weld seams to be tested and position the vacuum box on the
    weld seam.

    3.4 A partial vacuum of 6 inHg to 10 inHg is then created by means of compressor air.
    The vacuum shall be maintained when view the area under test through the top
    viewing glass.

    3.5 Release the vacuum if the weld seam found satisfactory during testing.

    3.6 The Vacuum Box Test shall have at least 50mm overlap of previously viewed surface
    on each application.

    3.7 If leak is detected during testing, repair shall be carried-out and followed by retesting
    on that particular section of weldment.

    3.9 Testing shall be carried-out continuously section by section until completely cover all
    the weldment for bottom and annular plate.

    3.10 Oil penetration test can be carried out in lieu of vacuum test for shell to bottom plate
    welds.

    3.11 Applying high flash point penetrating oil such as diesel to either side of initial weld
    pass of Shell to bottom plate joint, letting stand for at least four hours, and examining
    the weld for sign of leakage.
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    4. ATTACHMENT

    4.1 Typical Vacuum Box for flat weld & corner weld

    – Attachment - I

    4.2 Vacuum Box Test Report

    – Attachment - II
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    Attachment – I
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    Attachment – II

    See attached Vacuum Box Test Report

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