Pressure Testing Procedures

Course Reference

PTW

Duration

1/2 day

Participants

Network Operatives, Supervisors & Managers

Aim

To provide the delegate with necessary skills to carry out pressure testing procedures

Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, participants should be able to:  Describe the relevant pressure testing techniques  Demonstrate the practical knowledge of pressure testing water mains & services  Understand the principles of data logging  Understand the health & safety requirements associated with pressure testing water mains and service

Content

Ø  Pressure testing procedures

Ø  Health & safety related to pressure testing

Ø  Reporting, recording and evaluation of data

Ø  Pressure testing recording devices

Ø  Practical demonstration of pressure testing

Ø  Use of data logging devices

Ø  Techniques for varying pipeline materials

Methods

Lecture and practical demonstrations

Pre-requisites

Safety clothing and footwear