Hydrostatic pressure testing
Overview
Putting your technology to the ultimate test
Our hydrostatic testing facility is the most reliable and cost-effective way to validate the integrity of subsea equipment in ultra-deepwater operating environments. Our hydrostatic pressure chamber, one of the largest of its type in UK, is available to put your underwater products and systems to the ultimate test – over 6,000 metres water depth infact. It’s helped test everything from sports cameras to industrial sensors, and it can be hired to help you too.
Overview
Test against your industry standards
With an internal diameter of 0.76 m and an internal height of 2 m, the chamber can accommodate large single instruments or multiples of smaller instruments at the same time. Equipment under test can be interfaced via six breakout ports which can be adapted to suit client specific connectors, allowing full communications with the equipment whilst under pressure. The chamber is filled with tap water mixed with a corrosion inhibitor.
The control system for the chamber can be programmed to meet the requirements of specific industry standards including pressure cycling, ramping and holding. Ramp rates of up to 50 bar/min can be programmed and pressure inside the chamber logged. A dedicated engineer supervises all testing activities and can provide you with a full report which includes applied pressure graphs, test certificates and photographic records.
Equipment can be easily unloaded by forklift and manoeuvred into position by a motorised, remotely controlled overhead crane rated to 2.5 tonnes. Guest Wi-Fi access is available, along with technical advice from Sonardyne’s highly experienced electro-mechanical design engineers if required.
At a glance
- Full technical and engineering support available on-site
- Simulate depths down to 6,300 m (20,670 feet)
- Set up for heavy lifting with a 2.5 tonne crane
- Maximum working pressure – 630 bar (9,137 psi)
- Full test reports provided and documentation provided
- Large chamber size – 0.76 m internal diameter, 2 m internal length
Energy
Hydrostatic testing is the most reliable and cost-effective way to validate the integrity of subsea equipment before it is deployed in the field where failure has significant implications.
Science
We can test your science equipment to 6,300 m (20,670 feet, 630 bar) to simulate exploring and gathering data from some of the deepest places on the planet.
What's included
• Fixed priced per day
• Half day minimum hire
• Exclusive use of the facility during your hire period
• Dedicated engineer to run your test
• Access to our guest facilities; including free Wi-Fi
• Expert, friendly advice on hand
Specifications
• 6,300 max simulated depth (630 bar, 9,137 psi)
• 168 hours dwell time
• Custom connectors can be used via 100mm breakthroughs
• Automatic ramp and hold with 40 separate profile operations
• Pressurisation / de-pressurisation control rates of 10 to 50 bar/min
