Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Test Plan

This content provides you with a draft Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Test plan. This reciprocating pump  ITP is general. You must modify this ITP based on your purchase order requirements. 

Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Test Plan TaskVendorTPI InspectionClient
Pre-inspection meeting, when specified by PurchaserHRR
Mill Test ReportsHRR
Material identification and markingHSR
RT, UT, MT or PT, when specifiedHSR
Execution of major repairs, when issued NCR Hold whenHHR
Heat treatment execution, if applicableHRR
Charpy impact test, when requiredHWR
Hydrostatic test of casingHHR
Performance testHHR
Running test with vibration, bearing temp. & sound level measurementHHR
NPSH test, when specified in data sheet HHR
Dismanling inspection after performance test, when specifiedHWR
Function, Setting and Calibration of instruments and controls, when providedHWR
Other test as specifiedHWR
Final visual inspection (including Nameplate, tagging, marking, painting, coating, Auxiliary items check)HHR
Documentation review prior to release(Final activity of Technical Inspection)HHR
Pre-shipment InspectionHHR

Reciprocating Pump Inspection and Test Plan Points

H: Hold Point implies that relevant production activities shall not proceed until the continuation of work is permitted by Purchaser. (Notification req'd)

W: Witness point implies that Purchaser intends to witness the designated inspection feature. If Purchaser decides not to witness the relevant feature, production can proceed without permission of Purchaser. (Notification req'd)

S: Witness, but spot check basis. Initial operation will be witness point and subsequent operation will be witnessed at discretion of Purchaser considering the results of previous inspection. (Random Inspection : Notification not required)

R: Review inspection & test records (Notification not req'd)

General Note:

1) Reciprocating Pump Witness / hold point by Code Inspector, when applied by Code Stamp/Local Regulation, is to comply with its requirements and to specify in Vendor's ITP.

2) Type of Inspection by Reciprocating Pump Purchaser may be changed according to equipment criticality and vendor QC evaluation at job stage.

3) When requested in the requisition, detailed Reciprocating Pump shall be submitted by Vendor.

4) Monitoring / Observation of Reciprocating Pump Vendor shop daily routine works (i.e. Storage of materials & welding consumables, Adherence to approved procedures, Testing tool calibration check,Welder/NDE Operator performance & qualification, workmanship,cleanliness and etc.)shall be done by Purchaser during inspection visit.

5) Final Reciprocating Pump Visual Inspection / Documentation Review / Pre-Shipment Inspection may be combined within one time visit.