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Calculate hydrostatic test pressure per ASME VIII and B31.3 with stress ratio adjustment
Input Parameters
MAWP / Design Pressure (psi)
Allowable Stress at Test Temp (psi)
Allowable Stress at Design Temp (psi)
Applicable Code
ASME VIII (Pressure Vessel)
ASME B31.3 (Process Piping)
ASME B31.1 (Power Piping)
Head Correction (elevation) (psi)
Calculate
Results
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Test Pressure
psi
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Test Factor
x
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Stress Ratio
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Min Hold Time
min
Note:
Test pressure must not exceed equipment rating. Pneumatic test = 1.1x MAWP (ASME VIII). Always verify against max allowable test pressure.
Reference
ASME VIII: P_test = 1.3 x MAWP x (Sa_test / Sa_design) ASME B31.3: P_test = 1.5 x P_design x (Sa_test / Sa_design) ASME B31.1: P_test = 1.5 x P_design