This article is about Refrigerant Pipe Vacuum Test as per International Codes and standards.
Refrigerant Pipe Vacuum Test
TEST PROCEDURE AND CHECKLIST
- After Installation, dehydrate system by placing a vacuum of 1.7 kPa (0.5 in. Hg) absolute pressure.
- Hold vacuum for 24 hours or cycle vacuum and dry nitrogen purge according to manufacturer’s recommendations (Para 5.3.2.4)
- Charge System / Lines with quantity and type of refrigerant as per manufacture’s requirement.
TEST EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS CRITERIA
Vacuum pressure gauge range __________
Vacuum pressure gauge calibration date __________
TEST RESULTS
Vacuum pressure recorded at the start of the test __________
Vacuum pressure recorded at the end of the test __________
CONCLUSIONS
Test results are acceptable and in accordance with International Engineering Standards and contractual requirements.
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