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Standard Practice for Ammonia Colorimetric LeakTesting
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Scope
^SCOPE:1.1 This test method covers the testing of large single- and double-walled tanks, pressure and vacuum vessels, laminated, lined- or double-walled parts, complex piping systems, flexible containers (such as aircraft fuel tanks), glass-to-metal seals in hybrid packages, and systems that inherently contain or will contain ammonia (such as large tonnage refrigeration systems and fertilizer storage systems).
1.2 This method can be used on piping, valves and containers with welded, fitted, or laminated sections that can be sealed at their ends or between their outer and inner walls and that are designed for internal pressures of 34.5 kPa [5 psig] or greater.
1.3 Basic procedures are described based on the type of inspection used. These procedures should be limited to finding leakage indications of 4.5 × 10−12 mol/s [1 × 10−7 Std cm 3/s] or larger.
1.4 Units—The values stated in Std cm3/s or mol/s are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.
1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (For more specific safety precautionary information see 7.4, 8.2, 9.4.1, and 10.3.1).
Significance and Use
This method is useful for locating and measuring the size of gas leaks either as a quality-control test or as a field-inspection procedure. It can be used to test critical parts or containers that will hold toxic or explosive gases or liquids or as a quick test for other containers.
Keywords
chemical based leak testing; colorimetric leak testing; leak testing; smoke leak testing
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Document Number
ASTM-E1066/E1066M-12
Revision Level
2012 EDITION
Status
Superseded
Modification Type
Revision with Title Change
Publication Date
Aug. 1, 2012
Document Type
Practice
Page Count
5 pages
Committee Number
E07.08