Current through April 27, 2019
(a) Specific requirements. - (i) A pressure test on pump discharge lines when squeeze cementing shall be made at 1,000 psi over the maximum pressure specified by customer for his well equipment.
- (ii) All valves in discharge lines shall be checked to see that they are open before giving orders to pump.
- (iii) During operations each employee designated to handle the pumping shall remain constantly at his designated position while the pump is in operation, unless relieved by an authorized employee as directed by the supervisor on that job.
- (iv) Unauthorized persons shall remain at least seventy-five (75) from all pumping operations and pressure testing operations.
- (v) Cementing pressure shall not exceed the equipment's maximum safe working pressure.