This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles
for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: E1003 − 13 (Reapproved 2022)
Standard Practice for
Hydrostatic Leak Testing1
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E1003; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2.2 ASNT Documents:4
1.1 This practice covers the testing of components for leaks SNT-TC-1A Recommended Practice for Personal Qualifica-
by pressurizing them inside with a liquid. tion and Certification in Nondestructive Testing
ANSI/ASNT CP-189 ASNT Standard for Qualification and
1.2 This practice can be used on piping, valves, and con- Certification of Nondestructive Testing Personnel
tainers with welded or fitted sections which can be sealed at
2.3 AIA Standard:5
their ends and which are designed for internal pressure.
NAS-410 Certification and Qualification of Nondestructive
1.3 Basic procedures are described based on the type of Test Personnel
inspection used. These procedures should be limited to finding
leakage indications of 4.5 × 10−9 mol/s (1 × 10−4 Std cm3/s)2 or 3. Terminology
larger. 3.1 Definitions—For definitions of terms used in this
1.4 Units—The values stated in SI units are to be regarded practice, see Terminology E1316, Section E.
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa- 4. Summary of Practice
tion only and are not considered standard. 4.1 Hydrostatic testing requires that a component be com-
1.5 This standard does not purport to address the safety pletely filled with a liquid, such as water. Pressure is slowly
concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility applied to the liquid until the required pressure is reached. This
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, pressure is held for the required time at which point the
health, and environmental practices and determine the appli- component is inspected visually to locate leaks or the pressure
cability of regulatory limitations prior to use. on the gauge is recorded to determine the components total
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor- leakage.
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard- 4.2 The two basic procedures are described together with
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the methods for improving their sensitivity.
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom- 4.2.1 Pressure Drop Indication—This procedure is used
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical primarily to measure total system leakage.
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee. 4.2.2 Visual Inspection for Leakage—This procedure is
intended primarily to locate leaks.
2. Referenced Documents
4.3 Ultrasonic pretesting for gross leaks is described.
2.1 ASTM Standards:3
E543 Specification for Agencies Performing Nondestructive
5. Basis of Application
Testing
E1316 Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations 5.1 The following items are subject to contractual agree-
ment between the parties using or referencing this practice:
5.2 Personnel Qualification
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E07 on Nonde- 5.2.1 If specified in the contractual agreement. Personnel
structive Testing and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E07.08 on Leak
Testing Method. performing examinations to this practice shall be qualified in
Current edition approved June 1, 2022. Published July 2022. Originally approved accordance with a nationally or internationally recognized
in 1984. Last previous edition approved in 2018 as E1003 – 13(2018). DOI: NDT personnel qualification practice or standard such as
10.1520/E1003-13R22.
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The gas temperature is referenced to 0 °C. To convert to another gas reference
temperature, Tref, multiply the leak rate by (Tref + 273) ⁄273.
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