THE HAZARDS OF PRESSURE TESTING
During hydrotesting and pressure testing operations incidents sometimes happen. This Safety Feedback Notice provides some typical examples which can be used as an aid in highlighting the hazards and dangers involved are what are often seen as routine operations.
Hydro-test of a new vertical vessel
The root cause of the incident is not fully known but there was some thought that hydro-testing with “very cold” water was a contributing factor. Fortunately no injuries occurred.
