Section 20 in The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 2016
20. Precautions to be observed in carrying out periodic test.
- In carrying out the periodic test referred to in rule 19, the following precautions shall be observed, namely:-(i)before the test is carried out, each pressure vessel shall be thoroughly cleaned and examined externally, and as far as practicable, internally also for surface defects, corrosion and foreign matter. During the process of cleaning and removal of sludge, if any, all due precautions shall be taken against fire or explosion, if such sludge is of pyrophoric nature or contains spontaneously combustible chemicals;(ii)evacuation or degassing of transport vessels used for flammable, toxic or corrosive gases shall be carried out at a gas tanker degassing station or licensed premises equipped with degassing or evacuation facilities approved by Chief Controller;(iii)as soon as the test is completed, the vessel shall be thoroughly dried internally and shall be clearly stamped with the marks and figures indicating the person by whom the test has been carried out and the date of test and a record shall be kept of all such tests;(iv)any vessel which fails to pass the hydraulic test or which for any other reason is found to be unsafe for use shall be destroyed or rendered unsuitable under intimation to the Chief Controller.
