LNG RECEIVING AND REGASIFICATION

TERMINAL PROJECT
HAI LINH VUNG TAU

Title: Procedure for Hydrostatic Test & Load Document No.: Rev. 3
Test of Pump Column HL-LNG-LI18-MS-005 Date: 15-Oct-20

PROCEDURE FOR HYDROSTATIC TEST & LOAD TEST

OF PUMP COLUMN

Unit No.: Not Application

Document Class: X

Issue Purpose For Construction

Revision Details

Rev. Date Revision Status Prepare by Checked by App’d

A Apr 10, 2020 For Review H.N.H T.V.N P.V.Q

Prepared by: Lilama 18 Jsc Reviewed by: Approved by:

Ho Ngoc Huyen Tran Viet Nghia

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Title: Procedure for Hydrostatic Test & Load Document No.: Rev. 3
Test of Pump Column HL-LNG-LI18-MS-005 Date: 15-Oct-20

CONTENTS

1.0 SCOPE

2.0 DEFINITIONS

3.0 REFERENCE

4.0 SEQUENCE OF WORK

5.0 PRELIMINARIES

6.0 WATER FILLING

7.0 SETTLEMENT MONITORING, VISUAL CHECKING, and REPORTING

8.0 TESTING

9.0 WATER DISCHARGING

10.0 TANK CLEANING

11.0 ORGANIZATION CHART

12.0 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

13.0 QUALITY CONTROL

14.0 ATTACHMENT

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Title: Procedure for Hydrostatic Test & Load Document No.: Rev. 3
Test of Pump Column HL-LNG-LI18-MS-005 Date: 15-Oct-20

1.0 SCOPE

1.1 This document covers the hydrostatic test and load test for LNG tank pump columns.

1.2 The pump columns to be hydrostatic test and load test are listed below:

Size of
Test
Item No of Pump Pump Test water Test water
Pressure
LNG tank column No. column level (m) volume (m3)
(barG)
(inch)
TK-203 N2A 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-203 N2B 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-203 N2C 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-203 N2D 36 24.1 14.9 11.55
TK-202 N2A 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-202 N2B 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-202 N2C 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-202 N2D 36 24.1 14.9 11.55
TK-201 N2A 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-201 N2B 24 30.5 8.366 21.45
TK-201 N2C 24 30.5 8.366 21.45

2.0 DEFINITIONS

 Owner : Hai Linh Ltd company

 Contractor : LILAMA 18 JSC
 Project : Hai Linh LNG Receiving Terminal and Regasification Project
 Consultant : APAVE Ltd
 Designer : Hung Thinh JSC

3.0 REFERENCE

1) API 62012th Edition 2013, ADD.1 (2014)2)

2) API 625 Edition 2014 and ASME B31.3
3) BS EN 14620 -1-2006 & BS EN 14620 -2-2006.
4) Manufacturing document no.
20A-P01-0428
20A-P01-0429
20A-P01-0433

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Title: Procedure for Hydrostatic Test & Load Document No.: Rev. 3
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4.0 SEQUENCE OF WORK

4.1 The hydrostatic and load tests of Pump columns will be carried out on the following order.

● N2A ---- > ● N2B ---- > ● N2C ---- > ● N2D (For TK-202/203)
● N2A ---- > ● N2B ---- > ● N2C (For TK-201)

4.2 The hydrostatic test and load tests of each pump column will be carried out with the sequence
shown in the following flow chart.

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Title: Procedure for Hydrostatic Test & Load Document No.: Rev. 3
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5.0 PRELIMINARIES

5.1 INSPECTION

1) Prior to introduction the test water into the pump column, all required non-destructive tests
such as RT, surface crack detection for all welding of pump body including attachment
welding shall be completed.

2) Final joint between lower and upper part of pump columns must be completed.

3) The hydrostatic test package shall be completed for the Client’s review and approval before
the tank hydrostatic test.

4) All attachment on pump columns must be completed (Isolate stopper ring, sleeve for pump
support…)

5) Dummy pump test shall be completed after final joint welded.

5.2 CLEANING

1) Prior to hydrostatic testing, the inside of pump column shall be clean and no debris or foreign
articles shall be left inside the pump column.

2) Outside of corner welding between shell and annular of inner tank shall be cleaned.

5.3 TEST WATER

1) The fresh water will be provided by Client for the hydrostatic test and load test

2) Quality of test water shall meet the requirements of Q.6.4.2 through Q.6.4.8 in API 620.

5.4 MONITORING DEVICES AND PREPARATION

1) The elevation on top of bottom flange of pump column shall be properly marked using the
survey instrument before filling of test water and control during filling of water.

2) The temporary support (wooden or steel support) shall be use during Hydrostatic test (Full
filling) to avoid overload of roof plate.

3) The measuring tape (water hose) shall be installed along the internal ladder to monitor the
water level during load test of fours pump columns.

4) The following devices shall be prepared for the hydrostatic test.

● Pressure gate: 2 time of Pressure test = 2 x 21.45= 42.9 kG/cm2 (max 50 kG/cm2)
● Emergency vent valve
● Safety valve
● Manifold for Hydrostatic test

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● Hydrotest pump

6.0 WATER FILLING

6.1 Filling of Test Water

1) Before filling of test water, the initial settlement shall be measured and recorded.

2) The inlet nozzle shall be gradually opened and water-filling rate into the tank shall not exceed
3 feet (914 mm) depth per hour.

3) If the submersible pump will be installed to discharge the test water, the trial operation of
discharge water shall be performed when the water level reaches enough height to operate
(around 1 m).

4) The required test water level (filling height of test water) is as follows.

● TK-201 : 17.9 m height

● TK-202 & TK-203 : 19.7 m height

5) During the water filling and discharging, the roof manhole of outer tank and/or the other
opening shall be kept to open, except the operation test of PRV and VRV.
Just after the operation test, the roof manhole of outer tank and/or the other opening shall be
opened.

6) During the water filling and discharging, the settlement monitoring shall be performed in
accordance with para. 7.0.
7) After the water is reached to the test water level, the ATR8B (STRAPS UP) and ATR7B
(STRAPS BELOW) of the anchor straps shall be connected, and the permanent weld shall be
made at the connection joint as per the approved WPS.
And then, the required NDE shall be applied to the completed welds.

8) The test water level shall be maintained until completion of the settlement monitoring at the
full filling height. Just after the operation test, the roof manhole of outer tank and/or the other
opening shall be opened.

7.0 SETTLEMENT MONITORING, VISUAL CHECKING, and REPORTING

7.1 Settlement Monitoring

1) During the water filling and discharging of test water, the settlement of the tank shall be
monitored. Differential settlement, or uniform settlement of substantial magnitude, water
filling must be stop. Any further filling with water will be depend on evaluation of the
measured settlement.

2) The settlement of the tank shall be monitored at the following points.

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● Sixteen(16) orientation points divided equally on the perimeter of outer shell.

● The same sixteen(16) orientation points on the perimeter of concrete slab foundation as
marked for the outer shell.
● On the center concrete column under concrete slab foundation.
● At the tank center on the bottom of inner tank. (Only before water filling and after empty)

3) The settlement readings shall be taken as follows during water filling and discharging.

● Before water filling (Initial reading)

● At every approx. 2.5 m filling (During water filling)
● Maximum water level (Test water level)
● After holding of maximum water level (Test water level) for the tank settlement, and
before start of water discharging.
● At every approx.5.0 m emptying (During water discharging)
● After the tank is empty.

4) The settlement readings shall be taken again at the following time for the future tank
operation.

● Just before commissioning (by Client’s operation team)

7.2 Visual checking

1) Periodic visual checking shall be performed on daily basis, whether extraordinary appearances
are present or not.

2) Attentive visual checking shall be executed especially during high water levels.

7.3 Reporting

1) The visual checking result and settlement measurement reports shall be submitted to Client
and APAVE for evaluation of the settlement condition of the tank.

2) If anomalies occur, such as differential settlement or uniform settlement of substantial

magnitude, it shall be informed to HTTEK’s design engineer and discussed.

8.0 TESTING

8.1 HYDROSTATIC TEST

1) The hydrostatic test for pump columns shall be completed before start of the water filling

2) The inner tank shall be filled with test water to the test level.

3) After the inner tank is filled to the test level, all welds in the shell including the corner welds
between the shell and bottom shall be visually checked for water leakage.

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4) To avoid any risk of the leak, Lilama18 shall ensure that all required inspection shall be
carried out and these records shall be in place. Prior to start water filling, all documents will
be although be reviewed by Client/APAVE.

8.2 LOAD TEST

1) Before the Load test, the operation condition of following devices shall be checked.

● Water safety vent (as safety relief valve) set at the pneumatic test pressure + 20 mmH₂O
(= 2190 mmH₂O (214.7 mbarg) + 20 mmH₂O)
● Emergency vent valve
● Monometer

2) Before the pneumatic test, the followings shall be checked

● The temporary door shell was fixed safely.

● The anchor straps was connected correctly and properly.

3) Just before performing pneumatic test, all openings except the manometer gauges and air inlet
nozzle shall be closed.

4) The block valves of the vacuum relief valves and pressure relief valves shall be closed.

5) The compressed air shall be introduced into the tank to increase the air pressure to the test
pressure. The capacity and quantity of machinery shall be determined on site considering
availability and time schedule of pneumatic test.

● Pneumatic test pressure of TK-201, 202, and 203 = 214.7 mbarg (=2190 mmH₂O)

6) During pneumatic testing, the manometer readings shall be monitored.

7) Safety exclusion zone shall be identified and clearly marked by installing warning signs.

8) During pressurization and tank internal pressure is greater than 75% of tank design pressure
(75% of 190 mbarg = 1454 mmH₂O), only authorized personnel and test crew are allowed to
enter within 30m of the tank.

9) The pneumatic test pressure shall be held for 1 hour before the inspection.

10) At the design pressure, all welding joints that have not been previously inspected, such as
joints between boot pipe and nozzle pipe, shall be inspected by applying leak detection
solution.

● Leak test pressure : 190 mbarg = 1938 mmH₂O (= tank design pressure)

11) The safety vent shall be provided for the pressure relief system during pneumatic test. The
block valves of PRVs shall be closed and all PRVs shall not be in operation.

9.0 WATER DISCHARGING

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9.1 After Client’s acceptance for the tank hydrostatic test and settlement measurement, the test water
can be discharged.

9.1 The test water will be transferred to the next tank or to the disposal point (THI VAI river)

9.2 During discharge the water, the tank inner side shall be cleaning.

9.3 Prior to disposal of test water, the sampling of test water shall be tested at the laboratory and shall
meet the Industrial Water Discharge Standard of Attachment-6. And, the test result shall be
submitted to Client for their review and approval (if required).

9.4 When start of disposal of test water, it shall be notified to APAVE to witness the disposal of waste
water.

10.0 TANK CLEANING

10.1 During discharging the test water, the inner surface of the shell plate and internal piping
shall be washed by using the inflatable boat on the test water as water level goes down.

10.2 When tank is emptied, the surface of inner bottom plate, pump column and other internals
shall be cleaned by jet washing with fresh water (if required).

10.3 All debris and sludge on the inner tank bottom shall be removed.

10.4 After tank empty and drying, surface of inner tank bottom shall be cleaned by brush, broom.

11.0 ORGANIZATION CHART:

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Site
Manager

HSSE Construction QA/QC

Manager Manager Manager

HSSE Supervisor QA/QC

officer sup.

Erection
foreman

02 team
02 16 workers
Electrician Day: 08
Night: 08

connect filling water & check Cleaning

hydro test discharging settlement after
system following and visual discharging
filling chart inspection

12.0 HEALTH, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)

12.1 HSE concerns, requirements, risk assessment, recommended equipment, access and other detail
instruction shall be reflected on the method statement that will be provided at site prior to starting
the hydrostatic test and the pneumatic test.

13.0 QUALITY CONTROL

13.1 During the tank hydrostatic test, the inspection items in ITP No. 7.0 of Inspection and Test Plan
(Doc. No. HL-LNG-LI18-ITP-001) shall be performed.
14.0 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment-1: Preparation scheme for hydrostatic test & pneumatic test

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Attachment-1: Preparation Scheme for Hydrostatic test and pneumatic test (general)

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