PT.

GAPURA MADYA
Standard Procedure Responsible Procedure No. Revision No.
HARDNESS TEST PROCEDURE Department QP-01-10 0
Engineering

HARDNESS PROCEDURE
OF
PRESSURE VESSEL

Rev Date of Status Prepared Approved Reviewed

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 PT. GAPURA MADYA
Standard Procedure Responsible Procedure No. Revision No.
HARDNESS TEST PROCEDURE Department QP-01-10 0
Engineering

1. GENERAL
This procedure shall be applied if required by client or after post weld heat treatment of carbon
steel pressure vessels and heat exchanger to check whether or not a hardness value exceeds 235
HV.

2. APPLICABLE ITEMS
All items

3. APPLICABLE CODE AND STANDARD

a. ASME code section VIII Division 1 1998 edition
b. ASME code section II Part A, B, C 1998 edition
c. Client specification

4. HARDNESS TEST APPLICATION

4.1 Hardness test instrument will be BRINNEL HB.
4.2 Number of test is limited to Circumference and Longitudinal of vessel courses and Nozzle Joint
4.3 Positions shall be located at outside of the weld-mend or at inside if it is possible. The quantity
of testing as listed below,
a. Deposit weld = 1 (one) point.
b. Heat Affected Zone (HAZ) = 1 (one) point.
c. Base metal = 1 (one) point.
4.4 Hardness shall be applied before hydrostatic test.

5. ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
The testing shall be accepted when the result will not exceed 235 HV.

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