Apparatus Testing

Question 1

Hose allowable movement from coupling during test

Answer 1

3/8

Question 2

Accelerate road test

Answer 2

Up to 35 mph in 25 sec

Question 3

Vacuum test desired in Mercury

Answer 3

22

Question 4

Hydrostatic test

Answer 4

250 psi. 3 minutes. All discharges open and capped.

Question 5

Pump testing psi and time intervals

Answer 5

150 5 min intervals 20 min 100%
200 “” 70%

250. ”” 50%

Question 6

Pressure control test

Answer 6

Set at 150
Close each discharge within 3 seconds and no more than 10
Pressure should not rise more than 30 psi

Repeat at 90 psi
Repeat at 250 psi 50% capacity.