RFQ Event 396 Attachment D - Evaluation Form - Checklist.pdf

Appendix 1. Optional LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia Pressurized Volumetric Field Standards Evaluation Form

Submitted by: Date:

Test Number:

Metrologist:

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Seals intact: Yes/No Description:

Instructions: Evaluate each item. Check either the approved or rejected box. If not applicable or allowed for a special application, draw a line through both boxes. Explain all rejections and special application exemptions in the comments section. File with calibration documentation.

Requirement HB 105-4 Ref. Evaluation Tips Appd Rej

Identification 4.3 Check individual requirements for overall approval.

1 Identification placement 4.3.1 Permanent, stainless steel plate, weather & liquid resistant, contrasting color?

2 Nominal capacity 4.3.2.1 3 Reference temperature 4.3.2.2 4 Manufacturer information 4.3.2.3 Name and address?

5 Model number 4.3.2.4 6 Serial number 4.3.2.5 May be combined in serial number if clear

7 Material ID 4.3.2.6 Material identified? Stainless steel 0 Low-carbon steel 0 Other

Cubical coefficient of 4.3.2.7 CCE marked on standard?expansion

9 Drain time 4.3.2.8 10 ASME certification 4.3.2.9 Year:

11 Maximum working pressure 4.3.2.10 Pressure:

12 Date and pressure to which 4.3.2.11 Date: Pressure:

hydrostatically tested

13 ID upper and lower necks 4.3.2.12 Upper: Lower:

14 Limitations on Use 4.3.3 Note any limitations on use:

15 Product labeling 4.3.4.1,4.3.4.2 Labeled LPG 0 or Anhydrous Ammonia 0 only?

ASME code compliance marked? ......-...---

16 Construction material 4.4.1,4.4.2,4.4.3 LPG: Stainless or low carbon steel?

Anhydrous Ammonia: Stainless Steel?

Circular cross section in horizontal plane?

17 Body and Shape 4.5.1,4.5.2,4.5.3 No fillers, adjusting plugs or cavities?

Shape ensures emptying, support?

Neck (top) Uniform, seamless, 1D

Neck (bottom)

4.6 Uniform, seamless, 1D . _ ..... _ ..-

Drain plug?

Top: Reflex, clear, unbroken?

19 Sight gauges 4.7 Scale range > 4 % of nominal capacity?

Bottom: Wet zero, reflex, clear, unbroken.> 6 in?

20 Sight gauge mounting plate 4.7.3 Width of opening at least 12 inch unobstructed, all bolts present and tight Rigid, corrosion & discoloration resistant?

21 Scale plate construction 4.8.1,4.8.2 Top: Mounting, does not obstruct view? ................. _

Bottom: Mounting, does not obstruct view?

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RFQ Event 396 Attachment D - Evaluation Form - Checklist

22 Adjustment 4.8.3 Top adjustment, stable, S 25 % scale division?

23 Sealing 4.8.4 Adequate, no removal/movement of scale plates?

Permanent and legible? .__._- 24 Scale plate markings 4.8.5

Nominal volume & unit abbreviations?

Nominal & zero lines? Top 0 Bottom 0 "To Contain" 0 or "To Deliver" 0 Graduation spacing (? 1.6mm) & width?

25 Scale plate construction 4.8.6 Bottom scale plate - zero line?

Adequate provisions for sealing?

4.8.7 Major Divisions?

Sub divisions? Yes DNa 0 Compliant?26 Scale plate graduations Table 1 Dual scale? Yes DNa 0 Compliant?

Table 2 Lack of confusion?

27 Span of graduations 4.8.9 Percent of nominal (> 4 %)?

28 Fill/discharge line, valves 4.9 Fast acting valves, piping below zero?

29 Bleed line not allowed 4.10 Should be removed and plugged.

30 Thermometer wells 4.11 Number of wells:

Placement of wells, calibration provision?

31 External piping 4.12.1 Schedule 80?

32 Pressure gauge 4.12.2 At least 300 psig x 5 psi?

33 Pressure relief valve 4.12.3 Safety collar, cover?

34 Hydrostatic relief valve( s) 4.12.4 All sections of piping that could trap liquid?

35 Excess flow/back check 4.12.5 Placement back check on fill, excess flow other valves large openings?

36 Vapor return line 4.12.6 Length, diameter, excess flow?

37 Leveling 4.13 Leveling jacks adequate?

38 Levels 4.14 Adequate, protected, agree w/plumb neck?

Workmanship, finish, and 4.15 Check individual requirements for overall appearance approval.

39 Air entrapment 4.15.1 No pockets, discharge piping below zero?

40 Finished quality 4.15.2 Joints leak free and smooth, no residues?

41 Assembly, leak free, valve 4.15.3,4.15.4, Everything assembled with pipe thread sealant, operation 4.15.5,4.15.6 valves convenient?

42 Coatings 4.15.7 Exterior paint light color, reflective, and in good condition (non-stainless)?

Other Requirements 4.16 No Approval Implied - Note any gross problems.

43 Return pump and hoses 4.16.1,4.16.2 Adequate & appropriate for purpose?

44 Protective caps 4.16.3 Supplied for all hoses?

45 Electrical Requirements 4.16.4 No exposed wiring or connections?

46 Brakes 4.16.5 Nate if present.

47 Labeling and Placarding 4.16.6 Note if present.

Test methods 7 Examine in preparation for calibration.

48 Cleanliness 7 No residue, clear sight glass(es)?

Requirement HB 105-4 Ref. Comments

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