A spike test can be very useful for assessing some threats, including seam issues. Can a spike test be used as an assessment method?
Use of a spike test, alone, as an assessment method would constitute “other technology”. Operators planning to use “other technology” to perform assessments must notify OPS (or a state regulator) at least 180 days in advance. A spike test may be performed along with a pressure test meeting subpart J requirements. In that case, the subpart J test is considered the primary assessment, and no notification would be required. • FAQ-147. Does an operator have to do a direct assessment for internal corrosion (where pigging and hydrostatic testing are impractical) if the operator can demonstrate by historical records such as gas quality, internal inspections, etc. that they have never identified an internal corrosion problem and that conditions conducive to internal corrosion do not exist? [04/08/2004]Answer: If an operator can demonstrate that a covered segment is not susceptible to the threat of internal corrosion, then no assessment method need be applied to assess this threat. An operator
Related Questions
- Wouldn’t it be better if the committee created one test that would be used statewide as a local assessment option for graduation purposes?
- A spike test can be very useful for assessing some threats, including seam issues. Can a spike test be used as an assessment method?
- Is a 0900-h serum cortisol useful prior to a short synacthen test in outpatient assessment?
