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Condition of hydrostatic test for a material heavier than water

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JAY SEO

Petroleum
Jul 9, 2022
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hello


i'm curious about how to do hydrostatic test of api650 for a tank contatining a product that is heavier than water(the density is more than 1000 kg/m3)

should i need to put more pressure? if so, what kind of way is proper for more pressureing?(whether air pressure is ok or there are other ways)

thank you

have a good day

best regards
 
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How much more?

Extra height of water is all I can think of. Air pressure a definite no, You'll blow the roof off....



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