Hydrotest after Addl. Nozzle provision

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Thota Kishore

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Jul 26, 2015, 2:22:02 AM7/26/15
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Dear Members,

We have constructed API 650 storage tank (28m Dia x 16.5m HT), hydro test, painting and calibration has been completed. But now client requires additional 10" nozzle in the tank. 
If i provide 10" nozzle now, whether i have to do hydro test again or pneumatic test is sufficient. If so, please let me know the clause with Ref. Std.
Kindly suggest me.

Thanks in Advance.
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Kishore Thota
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Raghuram Bathula

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Jul 26, 2015, 2:27:11 AM7/26/15
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only non-structural small attachments may be welded to the tank in accordance with 7.2.1.12 after hydro static test

yakoob khan

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Jul 26, 2015, 2:43:49 AM7/26/15
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Dear kishor,

Hydrotest condition for the tank made up by API 650 is the requirements of carring out major repair means minimum 12 inch nozzle replacement or addition under the working height of liquid.
It means you don't have to do Hydrotest just do the pneumatic at 15 psig for reinforcement pad.

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Thota Kishore

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Jul 27, 2015, 2:10:36 AM7/27/15
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Sir,
Thank you very much for the information. Also pls let me know the clause in API 650, not to do Hydrotest after modification below 12" nozzle.

Faisal Shahzad Meer

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Jul 27, 2015, 10:06:24 AM7/27/15
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This clause is in API 653 not in API 650.

3.19 definition of major alteration/major repair.

 

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Faisal Shahzad Meer

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kunal saini

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Jul 27, 2015, 11:10:19 AM7/27/15
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Dear faisal,
I have the same case but is there any need to get any design evaluation for the same modification.

Faisal Shahzad Meer

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Jul 28, 2015, 6:23:23 AM7/28/15
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As adding/replacing 10” nozzle is not a major repair so no engineering evaluation is required but please refer 12.3.2 of API 653 Addendum 2012 of fourth Edition for more details.

 

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