Dokumentnamn/Dokument name Reg. Nr./Reg. No.

Hydro test procedure GEN-C 0026

Utfrdare/Issued by Godknd/Approved by Utgva/Issue

Conny Johansson Bjrn Hillefors 9

Publiserad/Published Godknt datum/Approval date Sida/Page
2007-02-06 2007-02-06 1 (2)

HYDRO TEST PROCEDURE

1. Scope

This procedure describes pressure testing of plate heat exchangers with water. Project or order
related additional requirements to this procedure will be covered by an addendum.

2. Procedure

Step 1

Mount test flanges on side 1. Inlet and outlet locations are written in the work order.
Check that the manometer is calibrated within the last 3 months.
Fill the heat exchanger with fresh water (less than 30 ppm chloride content) with a
temperature of min 10C.
Close the air venting valve when all the air is evacuated.
Raise the pressure to correct test pressure according to the work order and/or general
arrangement drawing and close the valve.
During the time that the heat exchanger is under pressure, it is to be inspected for leakage,
inwards and outwards. Check the manometer to see that there is no pressure drop below
the stated test pressure. No leakage or residual deformation is permissible.
If there is leakage due to holes in plates, the position on the defective plates are
determined in the following manner:
o The distance inside the port from the cover to the leakage is measured.
o The same dimension to be measured on the outside of the plate pack.
o The position is marked with a clip.
o Remove 4-6 plates around the leakage.
o These plates are examined using penetrant test.
The following measures are to be taken in case of leakage:
Leakage because of Corrective measure
Defective plate Change the plate
Bad adhesion Re-glue the gaskets
Defective gasket Change the gasket
After carrying out the corrective measures, pressure test the heat exchanger again until it
is leak free.

Step 2

Perform pressure test on the second side as per above stated procedure.
 Dokumentnamn/Dokument name Reg. Nr./Reg. No.

Hydro test procedure GEN-C 0026

Utfrdare/Issued by Godknd/Approved by Utgva/Issue

Conny Johansson Bjrn Hillefors 9

Publiserad/Published Godknt datum/Approval date Sida/Page
2007-02-06 2007-02-06 2 (2)

Step 3

Drain the unit after successful pressure test.

Sign the final inspection report that the unit is successfully pressure tested.

3. Time schedule for pressure tests

A. PED 97/23/EC with CE-mark. PHE shall be pressure tested 30 minutes on each side.
B. PED 97/23/EC acc. to SEP. PHE shall be pressure tested 15 minutes on each side.
C. ASME VIII, Div 1. PHE shall be pressure tested 30 minutes on each side.
D. Double wall (GD) exchangers
30 minutes on first side
30 minutes on second side
240 minutes (4 hours) double sided

4. Pressure gauge range

Pressure tests between Use gauge

0-20 bar 0-25 bar
10-35 bar 0-40 bar
30-55 bar 0-60 bar