Leak Test - Samson 2357-3 Mounting And Operating Instructions

WARNING
!
Risk of burn injuries due to hot or very cold
components and pipelines.
Depending on the process medium, the regu-
lator and pipelines may get very hot or cold
and cause burn injuries.
Î Wear protective clothing and safety
gloves.
SAMSON regulators are delivered ready for
use. To test the regulator functioning before
start-up or putting back the regulator into
operation, perform the following tests:
EB 2559 EN
5.4.1

Leak test

The plant operator is responsible for per-
forming the leak test and selecting the test
method. The leak test must comply with the
requirements of the national and internation-
al standards that apply at the site of installa-
tion.
Tip
SAMSON's After-sales Service can support
you to plan and perform a leak test for your
plant.
1. Slowly open the shut-off valves installed
upstream of the regulator.
2. Apply the required test pressure.
3. Check the regulator for leakage to the
atmosphere.
4. Depressurize the pipeline section and
regulator.
5. Rework any parts that leak and repeat
the leak test.
Installation
5-5