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VACUUM TEST PROCEDURE
Doc No : 05/VC/ISyP/API-650/XI/2016
Revision : 00
Date : November, 2016
Object : Storage Tank
Prepared by : Reviewed / Approved by :
Name : Suyadi S. Name : Yusi R.Pura
Position : Technical Manager Position : Corporate Manager
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Table of Contents
1. PURPOSE ......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. SCOPE .............................................................................................................................................. 2
3. RELATED DOCUMENT...................................................................................................................... 2
4. PERSONNEL ..................................................................................................................................... 2
5. TEST MATERIAL- BUBBLE SOLUTION............................................................................................... 2
6. TEST EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 3
7. PREPARATION FOR THE TEST .......................................................................................................... 3
8. TEST PROCEDURE ............................................................................................................................ 3
9. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA ................................................................................................................... 4
10. REPAIRS AND RETEST .................................................................................................................. 4
11. RECORDS ..................................................................................................................................... 4
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1. PURPOSE
This procedure will be used to perform Vacuum Box Testing when required by contract or
specification.
2. SCOPE
a. This procedure specifies the technique, acceptance criteria and documentation
requirements which apply to Vacuum Box Leak Testing.
b. The object of this technique is to locate leaks in welds due to through thickness
discontinuities. This is accomplished by applying a solution to a weld and creating a
differential pressure across the weld causing the formation of bubbles as leakage gas
passes through the solution. This testing is to be performed prior to any main vessel or
tank testing following the completion of all welding.
c. Items to be examined in accordance with this procedure will be indicated on the
welding map.
3. RELATED DOCUMENT
a. API 650, Welded Tank for Oil-Storage, 2012 Edition.
b. ASME V, 2010 Ed. 2013 Add.: Non Destructive Examination.
c. Welding map traceability.
4. PERSONNEL
a. Personnel performing this test shall be experienced in performing this method of and
shall be familiar with this procedure.
b. The operator shall have vision (with correction if necessary) to be able to read a Jaeger
2 standard chart at a distance of not less than 12 inches. Operators shall be checked
annually to ensure that they meet this requirement.
c. The operator shall be proven competent in the technique of vacuum box testing,
including performing the examination and interpreting and evaluating the results;
however, where the examination method consists of more than one operation
performing only a portion of the test needed to be qualified for that portion of the
operator performs.
5. TEST MATERIAL- BUBBLE SOLUTION
5.1 The bubble forming solution shall produce a film that does not break away from the area to
be tested, and the bubbles formed shall not break rapidly due to air drying or ow surface
tension. The number of bubbles contained in the solution should be minimized to reduce the
problem of discriminating between existing bubbles and those caused by leakage.
5.2 The bubble forming solution shall be one of the following:
5.2.1 For carbon steels, a commercially prepared leak testing may be used, or a solution with
a ratio of one (1) part Joy, Ivory liquid soap, or similar soap product to one hundred
(100) parts of the following:
a. Water- for testing welds with surface temperatures between 40 F (4 C) and 125 f (52
C); or
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b. A solution containing approximately 30% alcohol and 70% soapy water will be used
for testing welds when the surface temperatures is less than 40 F (4 C).
5.3 For stainless and nickel steels and for carbon steels when required by contract, a
commercially prepared leak testing solution with low chloride, halide and sulfur content,
such as Leak Tec 277NE, Bubble Emission Leak Detector.
5.4 Commercial solutions shall be used only within the temperature ranges recommended by
the manufacturer.
6. TEST EQUIPMENT
a. The vacuum box used shall be of convenient size and contain a window in the side
opposite the open bottom. The open bottom edge shall be equipped with a suitable
gasket to form a seal against the test surface. Suitable connections, valves, lighting and
gauge shall be provided. The gauge should preferably have a range of 0-15psi (0-1 bar)
or a range of 0-30 inches (0-762 mm) of mercury.
b. A vacuum pump source shall be used; preferably a variable one which will achieve the
required vacuum pressure.
7. PREPARATION FOR THE TEST
a. All welding shall be completed before the vacuum box examination is to begin; this shall
include, but not be limited to cleaning all welds of slag, spatter dirt, oil, grease,paint or
other contaminants that might mask a leak. The welder and/or welding machine
operator is responsible for cleaning their own welds prior to vacuum box testing.
b. Testing shall not be performed on wet surfaces because the liquid may tend to dilute the
leak detection solution.
c. The temperature of the weld surface to be examined shall be between 40°F (4°C) and
125°F (52°C), unless the film solution is proven to work at temperatures outside these
limits, either by testing or manufacturers recommendations. Local heating or cooling is
permitted.
8. TEST PROCEDURE
a. The bubble forming solution shall be applied to the surface to be tested by flowing,
spraying or brushing, the solution over the examination area before placement of the
vacuum box. The solution shall not be applied more than one minute prior to testing so
that vaporation or freezing of the solution does not occur.
b. A partial vacuum of 21 KPa (3 lbf/in. 2/6 in. Hg.) to 35 KPa (5 lbf/in. 2/10 in.) gauge shall
be used for the test. If specified by the Purchaser, a second partial vacuum test of 56KPa
(8 lbf/in. 2/16 in. Hg.) to 70 KPa (10 lbf/in. 2/20 in.) shall be performed for the detection
of very small leaks. The required partial vacuum (differential pressure) shall be
maintained for at least 2 minutes of examination time.
c. Examination time shall be, at a minimum, the duration of time necessary to visually scan
the entire increment under examination during initial pressurization and stabilization, as
well as any additional time required for de-pressurization and repressurization needed
to resolve standing bubbles.
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d. An overlap of at least 2 inches of previously viewed surface shall be used for each
subsequent examination to assure complete coverage.
e. A minimum light intensity of 1000 Lux (100 fc) at the point of examination is required
during the application of the examination and evaluation for leaks. (This light intensity
can be provided by a LED head lamp at 2' or a 1000 watt halogen light at 6').
9. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
a. The presence of continuous bubble formation or growth on the surface being examined
indicates leakage through an orifice passage(s) in the area under examination. Any
indicated leakage shall be considered unacceptable.
b. Some large leaks may not be detected by bubble formation because the strong stream
of air may break the bubble film as soon as it forms. To avoid missing this type of leak,
the pressure shall be monitored for a variation (decrease).
10. REPAIRS AND RETEST
a. All indicated leaks, regardless of size, shall be marked and repaired by relieving the
pressure, removing the defective weld, and re-welding using qualified welding
procedures, welders and welding operators, and re-inspecting for acceptance.
11. RECORDS
a. The examining operator shall report the results on the inspection form and complete it
in its entirety (attached).
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VACUUM TEST REPORT
CLIENT DATE
CONTRACTOR TYPE OF MATERIAL
TEMPERATURE MATERIAL
THICKNESS
VACUUM GAGE GAGE RANGE
VACUUM PRESSURE TIME OF VACUUM
PROCEDURE REF.
WELD NUMBER WELD LOCATION ACC REPAIR REMARK
INCSPECTOR; CONTRACTOR; CLIENT;
Date: Date: Date:
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