Why Hydrostatic Pressure testing is the preferred method – over pneumatic methods

This video is exactly why the ASME B31 piping RAGAGEPs prefer hydrostatic pressure testing vs. pneumatic methods.  When we take piping up to 400 psi and higher we are creating a serious hazard; thus the code(s) have built-in administrative controls to ensure personnel are NOT near the piping when the test pressure is achieved and LOWERED to the normal operating pressure when welds/flanges are being leak-tested.

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