Circular No. 201/2017/TT-BQP promulgates the Technical Safety Inspection Procedure for the 8E088 Load Testing Equipment used within the Ministry of National Defense (Inspection Procedure 05:2017/BQP).

QTKĐ                                                                              PROCEDURE FOR TECHNICAL SAFETY INSPECTION

QTKĐ 05:2017/BQP

TESTING EQUIPMENT 8E088.
Terminology and definitions

(Annexed to Circular No. 201/2017/TT-BQP dated August 22, 2017
of the Minister of National Defense)

HANOI - 2017

 

Table of Contents

1. Scope and Objectives 

1.1. Scope of Application

1.2. Applicability  

2. Forms of Inspection 

3. Referenced Documents  

4. Terms and Definitions 

4.1. Testing Equipment 8E088

4.2. Initial Technical Safety Inspection   

4.3. Periodic Technical Safety Inspection   

4.4. Unusual Technical Safety Inspection

5. Inspection Steps 

6. Inspection Tools   

7. Inspection Conditions

8. Preparation for Inspection 

8.1. Unifying the Inspection Plan

8.2. Checking Documentation and History 

8.3. Preparing Inspection Tools  

8.4. Preparing Safety Measures During Inspection     

9. Conducting the Inspection

9.1. External Technical Inspection  

9.2. Technical Inspection - No-load Test  

9.3. Testing Regimes - Testing Methods

10. Handling Inspection Results 

11. Inspection Period 

12. Appendix I

13. Appendix II         

Foreword

The Technical Safety Inspection Procedure for Testing Equipment 8E088 Used in the Ministry of National Defense (QTKĐ 05:2017/BQP) was compiled by the General Department of Technology and issued by the Minister of National Defense pursuant to Circular No. 201/2017/TT-BQP dated August 22, 2017. QTKĐ 08:2017/BQP

Terminology and definitions                                                                                             Testing Equipment 8E088.

1.1. Scope of Application

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2. FORMS OF INSPECTION

This Technical Safety Inspection Procedure applies to the initial technical safety inspection, periodic technical safety inspection, and extraordinary technical safety inspection of testing equipment 8E088 listed in the Catalogue of Machinery, Equipment, and Materials with Strict Requirements for Military Occupational Safety issued by the Ministry of National Defense.

Based on this procedure, technical safety inspection organizations and inspectors within the Ministry of National Defense shall directly apply it or may develop detailed procedures for each type of testing equipment 8E088 without contravening the provisions of this procedure. Management agencies, units, enterprises, and individuals using testing equipment 8E088 must cooperate with inspection units and inspectors in accordance with the law.

- Agencies, units, enterprises, organizations, and individuals managing and using testing equipment 8E088 in the Ministry of National Defense (collectively referred to as the facility);

1.2. Applicability

This Technical Safety Inspection Procedure for Testing Equipment 8E088 must be fully implemented in the following cases:

- Relevant state management agencies.

+ TCVN 6174: 1997: Industrial explosives - Safety requirements for production, blasting tests, and acceptance;

+ TCVN 1987: 1994: Three-phase asynchronous motors with short-circuited rotor from 0.35 to 90 kW;

- QCVN 7:2012/BLĐTBXH, National Technical Regulation on Occupational Safety for Lifting Equipment;

+ TCVN 4756 - 1989: Grounding and ungrounding regulations for electrical equipment;

+ TCVN 6734:2000: Electrical equipment used in mines and tunnels - Safety requirements for structure and use;

+ Electrical Equipment Regulations Part I. General Provisions - 11TCN-18-2006;

Including national technical standards and regulations on safety as follows:- QCVN 7:2012/BLĐTBXH, National Standard on Occupational Safety for Lifting Equipment;

- QCVN 01:2011/BCT. National Standard on Safety in Underground Mining Operations;

When inspecting the technical safety indicators of testing equipment 8E088, other standards may be applied upon request from the user or manufacturer provided that such standards have technical safety requirements equal to or higher than those specified in the national standards cited in this procedure.

- TCVN 7550:2005. Steel Cables for Machine Bodies - Minimum Requirements;

In cases where the national technical standards and national technical regulations cited in this inspection procedure are supplemented, amended, or replaced, they shall be applied according to the latest document.

4. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

This procedure uses terms and definitions from the referenced documents and some terms and definitions in this procedure are understood as follows:

4.1. Cables and Hoists

4.1. Testing Equipment 8E088

is equipment used to test standard load weights for missile and torpedo lifting devices. 4.2. Initial Technical Safety Inspection is the activity of evaluating the technical safety condition of testing equipment 8E088 according to technical safety regulations and standards when installed, before its first use.

4.3. Periodic Technical Safety Inspection is the activity of evaluating the technical safety condition of testing equipment 8E088 according to technical safety regulations and standards when the previous inspection period has expired.

4.4. Extraordinary Technical Safety Inspection is the activity of evaluating the technical safety condition of testing equipment 8E088 according to technical safety regulations and standards when:

- After repair, upgrade, or modification affecting the technical safety condition of testing equipment 8E088;

When conducting a technical safety inspection of testing equipment 8E088, the technical safety inspection organization must carry out the following steps sequentially:

- After changing the installation location;

- When requested by the facility or competent authority.

5. INSPECTION STEPS

Step 2. External Inspection

Step 1. Review documentation and history

6.1. Equipment and tools for examination

Step 3. Technical inspection - No-load test

Step 4. Load testing modes - Testing methods

Step 5. Processing inspection results.

Note:

The subsequent inspection steps can only be conducted if the results of the previous step meet the requirements. All inspection results from each step must be fully recorded in the on-site record book according to the model specified in Appendix I and kept complete at the inspection organization. 6. TESTING EQUIPMENT

Inspection equipment must be suitable for the object being inspected, must be tested and calibrated according to regulations and still within the validity period, including:

6.1. Equipment and tools for examination:

- Measuring and mechanical tools: Micrometer, caliper, tape measure, and other related tools;

- A magnifying glass with appropriate magnification;

- Distance measuring equipment;

- Load testing weighing device (force gauge).

6.3. Measuring equipment

- Cable and steel quality testing equipment;

- Long-distance speed measuring equipment;

- Pressure testing equipment;

- Weld quality testing equipment.

When conducting a technical safety inspection of testing equipment 8E088, the following conditions must be ensured:

7. INSPECTION CONDITIONS

7. INSPECTION CONDITIONS

7.1. Testing equipment 8E088 must be in a state ready for inspection.

7.2. The technical documentation of testing equipment 8E088 must be complete as prescribed.

7.5. Conditions for occupational safety and health must be met to operate testing equipment 8E088.

7.4. Inspection equipment and tools must be complete and suitable for the object being inspected.

7.5. Safety and labor hygiene conditions must be met to operate cables and cranes.

8.1. Unify the inspection plan, preparation work, and coordination between the inspection organization and the facility, including the following contents:

8. PREPARATION FOR INSPECTION

8.1.1. Prepare the technical documentation of testing equipment 8E088;

8.1.2. Clean testing equipment 8E088;

a) Inspect the file and history:

Based on the type of inspection, review and examine the following documents:

8.2. Checking Documentation and History

8.2.1. For initial inspection:

8.2.1. For initial inspection:

- History and technical documentation of testing equipment 8E088 (evaluated according to the provisions at 1.3.2, 3.5.1.5 QCVN 07:2012/BLĐTBXH and 1.4 TCVN 4244:2005), including:

+ Safety structure drawings - Technical requirements;

+ Operation procedures.

+ Operation, maintenance, and repair guidelines;

+ Calibration results of locking mechanisms;

+ Manufacturing drawings with full dimensions;

+ Assembly, maintenance, and repair instructions;

- Inspect calibration reports of measurement equipment.

- Factory documents of the equipment (if available);

- Installation documents (if available);

+ Weld quality inspection results (according to Clause 3.3.4 TCVN 4244:2005);

+ Factory release test records.

- Review the Certificate of Conformity issued by the designated organization (if available)

- Compliance certification issued by designated organizations (if available).

- In case of repair, modification, or upgrade: Design documents for repair, modification, or upgrade, acceptance records after repair, modification, or upgrade of testing equipment 8E088;

- History, inspection report, and previous inspection result sheet;

- Usage management, operation, maintenance documentation; inspection and supervision records (if available).

8.2.3. Abnormal inspection:

- In case of repair or renovation: Design documentation for repair and renovation, acceptance records after repair and renovation of cables and cranes;

- In case of relocation: Consider supplementing installation documents;

The inspection results of the file and history of testing equipment 8E088 meet the requirements when they are complete and comply with the provisions at 8.2 of this procedure. If not, the facility must take corrective measures.

The inspection and evaluation of documentation, history of cables and cranes must meet the requirements and comply with the provisions in Section 8.2 of this procedure. If not, the facility must take corrective measures.

Evaluation:

When conducting a technical safety inspection of testing equipment 8E088, the following sequence must be followed:

8.4. Develop and unify the implementation of safety measures with the facility before inspection. Equip sufficient personal protective equipment to ensure safety during the inspection.

9. CONDUCTING INSPECTION

9. CONDUCTING THE INSPECTION

9.1.1. Inspect the installation location of the equipment, usage instructions, floor plans, distances, safety measures, and obstacles to be noted throughout the inspection process.

9.1. External Technical Inspection

9.1.1. Inspect the installation location of equipment, user manual, layout plan, distance, safety measures, and obstacles that need attention throughout the entire inspection process;

9.1.2. Check the compatibility and synchronization of the parts and details of the 8E088 load testing equipment with the documentation and technical history;

9.1.3. Examine sequentially and comprehensively all the mechanisms and parts of the 8E088 load testing equipment, paying particular attention to the conditions of the following parts and details:

a) The metal structure of the 8E088 load testing equipment: Important force-bearing welds, riveted joints (if any) (in accordance with the provisions of Appendix 6 of TCVN 4244:2005);

b) Hooks (slings) and details of the hook shaft (checked and evaluated according to the provisions of Appendices 13A, 13B, 13C of TCVN 4244:2005);

c) The hydraulic lift connection mechanism and the hydraulic lifting equipment;

d) Check the shaft and fixed details connecting the force gauge to the hydraulic equipment (checked and evaluated according to the provisions of Appendices 9A, 20A, 20B of TCVN 4244:2005): Check the part preventing the shaft from slipping;

e) Safety valves in the hydraulic system and seals of the hydraulic parts (must be checked according to the provisions of 1.5.3.3 of TCVN 4244:2005).

Evaluation:

External inspection of the 8E088 load testing equipment meets the requirements when it is installed in accordance with the design documentation, complies with the standards and regulations mentioned above, shows no damage, and satisfies the requirements set out in Clause 9.1 of this standard.

9.2. Technical Inspection - No-load Test

No-load test (as specified in 4.3.2 of TCVN):

- Test the operation of all mechanisms and safety devices: All mechanisms, safety devices, and other equipment;

- These tests must be performed at least three times.

Evaluation:

The results of the no-load test of the 8E088 load testing equipment meet the requirements when the mechanisms and safety devices of the system operate within the designed specifications and performance, ensuring reliability.

9.3. Loading test modes - testing methods

9.3.1. Static loading test:

- Test load: 150% SWL (safe working load) but not exceeding the design load and must be consistent with the actual quality of the 8E088 load testing equipment;

- Test duration is 10 minutes;

- While under load, check the operation of the overload limiting device (if any) at these positions. The overload control device must prevent the mechanisms from continuing to operate beyond the safe limit of the equipment and only allow them to operate in reverse to bring the load to a safer state.

Evaluation:

The results of the no-load test of the 8E088 load testing equipment meet the requirements when during the loading test period there is no movement, the system has no cracks, no permanent deformation, or other damage, and complies with the provisions of 4.3.2 of TCVN 4244:2005.

9.3.2. Dynamic loading test:

- Test load: 125% SWL (safe working load) but not exceeding the design load and must be consistent with the actual quality of the 8E088 load testing equipment;

- Test all lifting and lowering mechanism groups at least three times and check the operational status of the mechanisms and working structures.

Evaluation:

The results of the dynamic test of the 8E088 load testing equipment meet the requirements when during the loading test there is no movement, after unloading, the mechanisms and parts of the 8E088 load testing equipment have no cracks, no permanent deformation, or other damage, and comply with the provisions of 4.3.2 and 4.3.3 of TCVN 4244:2005.

10. HANDLING INSPECTION RESULTS

10.1. Prepare the inspection report with complete content according to the model prescribed in Appendix II attached to this procedure. In the report, fully and clearly record the contents and standards applied during the inspection, including the safety criteria required by the equipment owner that are higher than those specified in the TCVN in Article 3 of this procedure (when the equipment is manufactured according to the standards and corresponding safety criteria).

10.2. Approve the inspection report

The minimum participants required to approve the inspection report must include the following members:

- A representative of the facility or a person authorized by the facility;

- A person assigned to participate and witness the inspection;

- Inspector conducting the inspection.

When the report is approved, the inspector, witnesses of the inspection, representatives of the facility or persons authorized by the facility sign and stamp (if applicable) on the report. The inspection report is prepared in two (02) copies, each party is responsible for keeping one copy.

10.4. Summarize the inspection results in the technical history of the 8E088 load testing equipment (clearly stating the name of the inspector, date of inspection, applied standards).

10.5.1. When the 8E088 load testing equipment passes the technical safety inspection, the inspection unit issues a certificate of inspection results for the equipment within five working days from the date of approval of the inspection report at the facility;

10.5. Issue the Certificate of Inspection Results

10.5.2. When the 8E088 load testing equipment fails to meet the inspection requirements, only steps specified in 10.1 and 10.2 are carried out; only provide the facility with the inspection report, which must clearly state the reasons why the equipment does not meet the inspection requirements, recommend the facility to rectify the issues and specify the deadlines for implementing the recommendations; simultaneously send the inspection report and notification to the labor safety management authority of the department directly under the Ministry of National Defense managing the installation and use of the equipment.

11.1. The periodic inspection cycle for fixed indoor 8E088 load testing equipment is two years, outdoor and mobile equipment is one year.

11. INSPECTION PERIOD

For 8E088 load testing equipment that has been in use for over twenty years, the inspection cycle is one year.

When shortening the technical inspection cycle, the inspector must clearly state the reasons in the inspection report.

11.2. In cases where the manufacturer or the facility requests a shorter inspection period, it shall be carried out according to the manufacturer's and the facility's regulations.

- Type, model number...

11.4. When the inspection period is defined in national technical standards, it shall be carried out according to the provisions of those standards.

11.5. In cases requiring irregular inspections, follow the provisions in Clause 4.4 of this procedure./.

Appendix I

SAMPLE FIELD RECORD FORM

......,day...month...year 20...

FIELD RECORD

(Record all testing parameters accurately according to the inspection procedure)

I. General Information:

Equipment Name: ..................................................................................................................................... 

Name of Organization or Individual Requesting: ................................................................................................................................

Main Address (Headquarters of the Facility): ................................................................................................................................ 

Installation Address:    ................................................................................................................................ 

Content of Work Session with the Facility:

- Worked with whom (information):

- Witness:

2. Basic Equipment Specifications

- Technical history of the 8E088 load testing equipment:

3. Review Documentation

- Load testing equipment history 8E088:

- Technical Documentation:

4. Identification code for measuring devices

5. Conduct verification of the 8E088 load testing device

a) External inspection:

- Metal structure:

- Optical hook:

- Movement mechanism of the 8E088 load testing device (if applicable)

- Hydraulic force gauge connection light:

- Hydraulic system:

- Safety devices (if applicable):

b) Technical Inspection:

- Static load test at 150% (suspended load for 10 minutes):

+ Hydraulic system safety valve:...

+ Metal structure:...

- Dynamic load test at 125%:

+ Hydraulic system safety valve (ensuring load retention or not):

+ Mechanisms and components:

+ Metal structure:

6. Handling verification results, evaluating and assessing results

7. Recommendations (if any)

 

Location:................................................................................................................................................................................

The minutes were prepared in................copies, each party retains................dated

We, the verifiers who performed this equipment verification, are fully responsible for the accuracy of the comments and assessment results recorded in this report./.