Air Pressure Vessels
Portfolio for: Periodic Control Inspector
Periodic Inspection and Testing of Pressure Vessels
As part of occupational safety and equipment reliability practices, I carried out periodic inspections and safety tests of pressure vessels in accordance with national regulations and international standards, such as:
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TS EN 13445 – Unfired Pressure Vessels
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TS EN 286 / TS EN 14359 – Air receivers and pressure tanks
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Regulation on Health and Safety Requirements for the Use of Work Equipment (Turkey)
Scope of Inspection and Testing:
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Visual inspections to detect external/internal corrosion, mechanical damage, and structural defects.
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Hydrostatic pressure testing (hydrotest) to verify the vessel's integrity and resistance under test pressure, typically 1.3 to 1.5 times the operating pressure.
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Functional checks of safety valves, pressure gauges, level indicators, and other critical components.
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Wall thickness measurements using ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment where applicable.
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Documentation of all findings, including test pressures, durations, and any non-conformities.
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Ensuring compliance with the inspection intervals as defined by the manufacturer, standards, or legislation (e.g., annual inspections).
Common types of pressure vessels I inspected include:
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Air compressors and air tanks
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Steam boilers and economizers
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Hydrophore systems
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Expansion tanks and accumulators
All inspections were performed by certified personnel using calibrated equipment, in accordance with legal safety requirements and workplace risk assessments.