VACCUMBOX TEST PROCEDURE Doc. No.

JRC-C05-V-04-GEN-20005
FOR ALL TANKS (Rev.0)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENTS PAGE

1. SCOPE 4

2. RESPONSIBILITY .. 4

3. REFERENCES ...... 4

4. VACUUM TEST PROEDURE ... 4

5. SAFETY 5

6. VACUUM TEST REPORT . 6

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1. SCOPE
This document describes the procedure for the welded steel storage tanks, performing a visual
examination of the vacuum box test according to project specification for Jurong Rock Cavern
Phase 1, Jurong Island Singapore

2. RESPONSIBILITY
Employer / Company or JTC means JTC Corporation, (hereinafter referred to as
Employer)
Employers Representative (SO) means the person or persons designated by the
Company to act on its behalf during the execution of the Work;
Main Contractor Hyundai Engineering Construction Company is responsible for
design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning or management of a project,
monitor and control sub-contractor.
Sub-Contractor Hai Leck Engineering Pte. Ltd. is responsible for the execution of
vaccum box test of tanks in accordance to the project requirement as specified by the
Contractor.

3. REFERENCES
Sr.No. Document No. Document Title
1. JRC-C04-F-04-GEN-20001 HSE Management Plan
2. JRC-C05-Q-04-GEN-20001 Project Quality Plan
3. JRC-C05-N-04-GEN-20005 Inspection Test Plan for Tanks
11. API 650 Welded Steel Tanks for Oil Storage (11th Edition)
Method for Measurement and Calibration of Upright
12. API 2550
Cylindrical Tanks
16. JRC-C05-M-14-GEN-28010 Specification for Atmospheric Storage Tanks
17. JRC-C05-V-17-AG1-58063 General Assembly for Flushing Tank 198-TK-002
18. JRC-C05-V-17-AG1-58078 General Assembly for New Water Tank 198-TK-003
19. JRC-C05-V-17-AG1-58023 General Assembly for Slop Oil Tank 199-TK-003
20. JRC-C05-V-17-AG1-58044 General Assembly for Diesel Tank 199-TK-004

4. VACUUM TEST PROCEDURE

4.1 Upon Completion of welding of the bottom to bottom plates, annual to annular plates,
annular to bottom plates, and annular to shell plates, the weldment shall be examined
visually for any potential defects and leaks. Prior to conduct Vacuum box test, the surface
to be examined and all adjacent area within at least 2 shall be free from dirt, grease, lint,
scale, welding flux, welding spatter, lint, oil and other extraneous matter that could obscure

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surface opening or otherwise interfere with the examination. The vacuum box test shall be
performed and cleared before proceeding further.
4.2 Vacuum testing is performed using a testing box approximately 150mm wide by 750mm
long with clear window in the top which provide proper visibility to view the area under
inspection scale, welding flux, welding spatter, lint, oil and other extraneous matter that
could obscure surface opening or otherwise interfere with the examination.
The vacuum box test shall be performed and cleared before proceeding further.
4.3 A partial Vacuum pressure will be of 21Kpa to 35Kpa gauge. A Second Partial
Vacuum test of 56Kpa to 70Kpa will be applied.
4.4 Conduct test during daytime for the proper evaluation and interpretation of the test.
4.5 The open part of vacuum box shall be sealed against the tank test surface by a
suitable gasket, connection, valves and gauge shall be provided.
4.6 A soap solution shall be used as leak detection solution.
4.7 Verify the condition of the Vacuum box and its gaskets seals.
4.8 Verify that there is no quick bubble or spitting response to large leak.
4.9 Applying the film solution to a dry area, such that the area is thoroughly wetted and
minimum generation of bubble occur.
4.10 The Vacuum box test shall have at least 50mm overlap of previously viewed surface
on each application.
4.11 The material surface temperature limit shall be between 4C to 52C.
4.12 The Vacuum shall be maintained for the greater of either at least 5 seconds or the time
required to visual the area under test.
4.13 If there is any leakage found during Vacuum box test., the weld joint shall be repaired
or re-welded, then re-form the Vacuum box test on the repaired joint.
4.14 For the recordings and documentation refer to the attached sample inspection format.

5. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:-

a. Safety and Access

b. Safety Conditions shall provide before the work start begins.
c. Access to all parts to be inspected during the Inspection.
d. Assure that all the area are covered and maintained proper Signages. e.
Use proper PPE.

6. VACUUM TEST REPORT

(ATTACHMENT FORM No.: JRC-C05-N-04-GEN-20005-07)

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