This checklist provides safely and reproducibly procedures for testing engines and support systems, including live fire tests.
There are two (2) versions of this checklist: one (1) with valves labeled ON and OFF, and the correct one, with valves labeled OPEN and CLOSE.
| Test Stage |
|---|
| 1 - Preparation |
| 2 - Setup |
| 3 - System Test |
| 4 - Pressure Test |
| 5 - DI Water Test |
| 6 - Live Fire Test |
| Top | 1 - Preparation
EOF: Engine Test Checklist.htm | Top |[ ] 1.A - Clear Pad of Organic Debris
| Top | 2 - SetupOperations This whole section needs to be better defined: what is being connected to what?
| Top | 3 - System Test
[ ] 2.A - Set up Tank [ ] 2.B - Connect Pressure T [ ] 2.C - Connect Feed Line [ ] 2.D - Connect Fill Line [ ] 2.E - Connect Control Cables [ ] 2.F - Connect Load Cell [ ] 2.G - Connect Data Cables [ ] 2.H - Connect Engine > DO NOT connect pressurant hoseControl 3.A - Safe Switches
| Top | 4 - Pressure Test[ ] 3.A.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 3.A.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 3.A.3. Fire to CLOSE
3.B - Power Up[ ] 3.B.1. Power to ON
3.C - Check Fire Valve[ ] 3.C.1. Fire to FIRE [ ] 3.C.2. Test Stand Verify [ ] 3.C.3. Fire to CLOSE [ ] 3.C.4. Test Stand Concur
3.D - Check Pressure Valve[ ] 3.D.1. Pressure to ON [ ] 3.D.2. Test Stand Verify [ ] 3.D.3. Pressure to OFF [ ] 3.D.4. Test Stand Concur
3.E - Check Vent Valve[ ] 3.E.1. Vent to ON [ ] 3.E.2. Test Stand Verify [ ] 3.E.3. Vent to OFF [ ] 3.E.4. Test Stand Concur
3.F - Safe Switches[ ] 3.F.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 3.F.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 3.F.3. Fire to CLOSE
3.G - Power Down[ ] 3.G.1. Power to OFF
Telemetry [ ] 4.A - Verify Tank Pressure Gauge is Legible from Blockhouse Operations [ ] 4.B - Connect Pressurant Hose Safety [ ] 4.C - Clear Test Stand Area Communications
| Top | 5 - DI Water Test[ ] 4.D - Test Radios
Control 4.E - Safe Switches[ ] 4.E.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 4.E.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 4.E.3. Fire to CLOSE
4.F - Power Up[ ] 4.F.1. Power to ON
4.G - Pressurize Tank to 50 PSI[ ] 4.G.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 4.G.2. Pressure to ON [ ] 4.G.3. When Gauge Reads 50 PSI, Pressure to OFF
Safety [ ] 4.H - Verify Tank Integrity Control 4.I - Pressurize Tank to 150 PSI[ ] 4.I.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 4.I.2. Pressure to ON [ ] 4.I.3. When Gauge Reads 150 PSI, Pressure to OFF
Safety [ ] 4.J - Verify Tank Integrity Control 4.K - Pressurize Tank to 250 PSI[ ] 4.K.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 4.K.2. Pressure to ON [ ] 4.K.3. When Gauge Reads 250 PSI, Pressure to OFF
Safety [ ] 4.L - Verify Tank Integrity Control 4.M - Pressurize Tank to 350 PSI [ ] 4.M.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 4.M.2. Pressure to ON [ ] 4.M.3. When Gauge Reads 350 PSI, Pressure to OFF Safety [ ] 4.N - Verify Tank Integrity Control 4.O - Vent Pressure [ ] 4.O.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 4.O.2. Monitor Listening to Tank [ ] 4.O.3. Vent to ON [ ] 4.O.4. When Both Monitors Agree Pressure is Vented, Vent to OFF 4.P - Safe Switches[ ] 4.P.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 4.P.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 4.P.3. Fire to CLOSE
4.Q - Power Down [ ] 4.Q.1. Power to OFF Operations [ ] 4.R - Disconnect Pressurant Hose| Top | 6 - Live Fire Test
Operations [ ] 5.A - Connect Feed Hose to Feed Line [ ] 5.B - Open Manual Feed Valve [ ] 5.C - Load 4 gallons of de-ionized water [ ] 5.D - Close Manual Feed Valve [ ] 5.E - Disconnect Feed Hose [ ] 5.F - Stow Feed Hose Safety [ ] 5.G - Clear Test Stand area [ ] 5.H - Verify Tank Integrity [ ] 5.I - Verify Plumbing Integrity - Check For Leaks Communications [ ] 5.J - Test Radios Control 5.K - Safe Switches[ ] 5.K.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 5.K.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 5.K.3. Fire to CLOSE
5.L - Power Up[ ] 5.L.1. Power to ON
5.M - Pressurize Tank to 350 PSI[ ] 5.M.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 5.M.2. Pressure to ON [ ] 5.M.3. When Gauge Reads 350 PSI, Pressure to OFF
Safety [ ] 5.N - Verify Tank Integrity [ ] 5.O - Verify Plumbing Integrity - Check For Leaks Telemetry [ ] 5.P - Data Recorders to ON Control [ ] 5.Q - Fire to FIRE [ ] 5.R - When Exhaust Contains No Water, Fire to CLOSE Telemetry [ ] 5.S - Data Recorders to OFF Control 5.T - Vent Pressure[ ] 5.T.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 5.T.2. Monitor Listening to Tank [ ] 5.T.3. Vent to ON [ ] 5.T.4. When Both Monitors Agree Pressure is Vented, Vent to OFF
5.U - Safe Switches[ ] 5.U.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 5.U.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 5.U.3. Fire to CLOSE
5.V - Power Down [ ] 5.V.1. Power to OFF Operations [ ] 5.W - Drain TankSafety 6.A - Operations and Safety Personnel Suit Up
[ ] 6.A.1. Peroxide Handler Into HazMat Suit [ ] 6.A.2. Range Safety Officer Into Turnouts
[ ] 6.B - Verify Tank Integrity Communications [ ] 6.C - Test Radios Operations [ ] 6.D - Attach Feed Hose to Feed Line [ ] 6.E - Open Manual Feed Valve [ ] 6.F - Load HTP [ ] 6.G - Close Manual Feed Valve [ ] 6.H - Disconnect Feed Hose [ ] 6.I - Stow Feed Hose Safety [ ] 6.J - Verify Tank Integrity [ ] 6.K - Verify Plumbing Integrity - Check For Leaks [ ] 6.L - Operations and Safety Personnel Clear Test Stand Area Control 6.M - Safe Switches[ ] 6.M.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 6.M.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 6.M.3. Fire to CLOSE
6.N - Power Up[ ] 6.N.1. Power to ON
6.O - Pressurize Tank to 350 PSI[ ] 6.O.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 6.O.2. Pressure to ON [ ] 6.O.3. When Gauge Reads 350 PSI, Pressure to OFF
Safety [ ] 6.P - Verify Tank Integrity [ ] 6.Q - Verify Plumbing Integrity - Check For Leaks Telemetry [ ] 6.R - Data Recorders to ON Control [ ] 6.S - Fire to FIRE [ ] 6.T - When Exhaust Is Cool, Fire to CLOSE Telemetry [ ] 6.U - Data Recorders to OFF Control 6.V - Vent Pressure[ ] 6.V.1. Monitor Watching Gauge [ ] 6.V.2. Monitor Listening to Tank [ ] 6.V.3. Vent to ON [ ] 6.V.4. When Both Monitors Agree Pressure is Vented, Vent to OFF
6.W - Safe Switches[ ] 6.W.1. Pressure to OFF [ ] 6.W.2. Vent to OFF [ ] 6.W.3. Fire to CLOSE
6.X - Power Down [ ] 6.X.1. Power to OFF Operations [ ] 6.Y - Drain Tank Safety [ ] 6.Z - Operations and Safety Personnel Unsuit