ASTM C601-85(2015)

Standard Test Method for Pressure Test on Glass Pipe (Withdrawn 2019)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
2.1 This test method provides a practical means to assess the strength of glass pipe under internal positive hydrostatic pressure. Since test pressures are twice-rated values, the test represents a stringent evaluation of product strength.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers hydrostatic pressure testing of conical end flanged pipe and fittings.  
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
WITHDRAWN RATIONALE
This test method covers hydrostatic pressure testing of conical end flanged pipe and fittings.
Formerly under the jurisdiction of Committee C14 on Glass and Glass Products, this test method was withdrawn in November 2019. This standard is being withdrawn without replacement due to its limited use by industry.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Oct-2015
• Withdrawal Date: 05-Nov-2019
• ICS: 23.040.50 - Pipes and fittings of other materials
• Technical Committee: C14 - Glass and Glass Products

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM C601-85(2010) - Standard Test Method for Pressure Test on Glass Pipe
• Effective Date: 01-Nov-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: C601 − 85 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Test Method for
Pressure Test on Glass Pipe
This standard is issued under the fixed designation C601; 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 4. Sampling
1.1 This test method covers hydrostatic pressure testing of 4.1 A random sampling of ⁄2 to 1 % (but not less than two
conical end flanged pipe and fittings. pieces) of each size of pipe and fittings shall be made.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded
5. Procedure
as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
5.1 Cap the pipe as illustrated in Fig. 2, using standard
conversions to SI units that are provided for information only
fittings and inserts with blind flanges as end caps. Specify the
and are not considered standard.
bolt torque.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the
5.2 Fill the pipe entirely with liquid, with no entrapped air,
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and place behind a protective shield. Keep both pipe and liquid
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
at room temperature before testing. Use a torsion wrench to
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
tighten nuts in stages uniformly all around the flange to bolt
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
torque shown in Table 1.
5.3 Fittings, and pipe up to 2 ft (610 mm) in length, may be
2. Significance and Use
tested in the horizontal position with the flanges resting on the
2.1 Thistestmethodprovidesapracticalmeanstoassessthe
testtableorsurface.Whentestingpipemorethan2ftinlength,
strength of glass pipe under internal positive hydrostatic
suspenditwithstrapslocated12in.(305mm)fromeachflange
pressure. Since test pressures are twice-rated values, the test
connection.
represents a stringent evaluation of product strength.
5.4 Pass Test—Apply the internal pressure at a loading rate
of 3 psi (21 kPa)/s, and hold at the test pressure level specified
3. Apparatus
in Table 1 for a period not less than 3 min, or more than 5 min.
3.1 Theapparatus,asillustratedinFig.1,shallbecapableof
the following: 6. Report
3.1.1 So designed that it can produce a regulated loading
6.1 Report the following:
rate of 3 psi (21 kPa)/s.
6.1.1 Sampling percentage,
3.1.2 So designed that it can produce hydrostatic pressure
6.1.2 Number, size, and description of each sample tested,
up to 500 psi (3.4 MPa).
6.1.3 Loading rate, maximum pressure attained, and dura-
3.1.3 Pipe-end seals and connections to testing apparatus
tion at maximum level, and
shall be made as shown in Fig. 2.
6.1.4 Results of test.
7. Precision and Bias
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