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I was wondering if anyone could provide direction. ASME B31.3 Para 345.2.2a states that "A leak test shall be maintained for 10 minutes....and all joints...be examined for leaks."
Question: Where is "examining for leaks" defined? If I have a 1/2" thick girth seam, what is...
Does ASME B31.3 Appendix X preclude testing a bellows expansion joint pneumatically at a reduced pressure as is permitted throughout the rest of the code for other components?
The detail above discusses much about hydrostatic testing of bellows type expansion joints. Does ASME B31.3 Appendix X preclude testing a bellows expansion joint pneumatically at a reduced pressure as is permitted throughout the rest of the code for other components?