Section 5 Testing and trials
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules For the Classification of Potable Water Carriers, July 2022 - Chapter 1 Potable Water Carriers - Section 5 Testing and trials

Section 5 Testing and trials

Parent topic: Chapter 1 Potable Water Carriers

5.1 Testing

5.1.1 The requirements of the Rules for Ships relating to testing of pressure vessels, piping and related fittings including hydraulic testing are applicable.

5.1.2 After installation on board, piping systems together with associated fittings that are under internal pressure, are to be subjected to a running test at the intended maximum working pressure.

5.1.3 Testing is to cover the following items:

  1. Verification of control, alarm, safety systems.

  2. Verification of accuracy, calibration and functioning of water quality monitoring systems.

5.2 Trials

5.2.1 Trials are to be carried out, prior to departure from shipyard, to demonstrate that the capability of the system for the maintenance of water quality to meet the design statement to the satisfaction of the Surveyor and the recipient country or port.

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