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    Hydrotesting Instrumentation Tubing

    Thanks guys for all the tips. There is definitely alot to take in. Basically, I have to hydrostatically LEAK test my tubing. Just to make sure there is no leaks. To do a pneumatic test would be the way to go, but then I have to put in line PSV's , apply for a new permit through ABSA proving why...
  2. fidds

    Hydrotesting Instrumentation Tubing

    Hey there. Sorry for taking so long to respond. I totally forgot about this as ABSA hasn't even responded to our application yet. I know I am giving ABSA too much credit, I just don't want them to come down here, do our audit, and have us do a mock pressure test, and forget something stupid and...
  3. fidds

    Hydrotesting Instrumentation Tubing

    Hey guys, Thanks for all the responses, and they all make sense to me. I will look into these pumps and see which one suit our needs. As for pneumatic tests, ABSA here in Alberta will only permit Pneumatic testing if you can prove that hydrostatic testing will not work or damage your system...
  4. fidds

    Hydrotesting Instrumentation Tubing

    Hey guys, I am a new member, my job is Instrumentation/Electrical, and I am going through an ABSA approval for our company right now. I have a question about hydrotesting instrumentation tubing. It says to test to 1.5X the MAOP, which is no big deal. So I have a vessel that can handle say 2000...

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