Hyperbaric Pressure Test Chambers and Services
Hyperbaric Pressure Testing Overview
Our high-pressure hyperbaric test chambers extensively test products that are required to operate at pressure levels higher than atmospheric conditions. This is an indispensable form of rigorous testing for companies that service or design products for the offshore and subsea industries and other high-pressure applications, where nothing can be left to chance.
Hyperbaric testing uses specialist, thick-walled hyperbaric test chambers to simulate extremely high-pressure environments and arduous subsea operating conditions. Qualification testing and validating the durability and reliability of products, technology and components before they’re deployed to their field of service is essential. Our pressure test chambers also assist with new product development testing and factory acceptance testing (FAT).
The device under test (DUT) can be attached to the underside of the closure, secured in a basket or the pressure vessel; the test chamber can accommodate large items of equipment or multiple smaller components and test them simultaneously. Full communication with the DUT can also be made via multiple pneumatic/ hydraulic and electrical feed-through ports, depending on the specific requirements of each test cycle.
Fully automated pressure and temperature control systems enable us to customise the design of each test cycle, in in-line with each customer’s specifications and detailed industry standards. We can also pre-define testing conditions to incorporate techniques such as pressure cycling, pressure ramping, and pressure holds.
Integrated data logging modules record regulated and measured information and deliver useable results data. As with all testing at our facility, our customers receive full technical and engineering support, ensuring successful and accurate results and the highest safety standards.
1483 Bar Hyperbaric Pressure Test Chamber
• Operating Pressure: 1483 bar (21,500 psi)
• Equivalent Depth: 14,800 metres or 48,840 feet below sea level
• Temperature: 20°C to +200°C
• Chamber Size: Vessel bore ø400mm x 1800mm depth (1.3ft x 5.9ft)
High Pressure Hyperbaric Testing with Pressure and Temperature Control Systems
Our automated control systems precisely control the pressurisation and depressurisation rate of the test media. This simulates the lowering of components from sea level to ocean depth, holding them at pressure for a required time and then retrieving them back to the surface. For every 10 metres below sea level, a water pressure of 1 bar is exerted.
The device under test can be attached to the underside of the closure, and secured in a basket or the pressure vessel. It can hold a large piece of equipment or multiple smaller components simultaneously. Full communication with the test component can also be made via multiple pneumatic/ hydraulic and electrical feed-through ports, depending on the specific requirements of each test cycle.
The pressure test chamber’s fully automated pressure and temperature control systems enable us to customise the design of each test cycle, in in-line with each customer’s specifications and detailed industry standards. We can also pre-define test conditions to incorporate techniques such as pressure cycling, pressurising, depressurising and holding stable pressure.
Integrated data logging modules record regulated and measured information and deliver useable results data. As with all testing at our facility, our customers receive full technical and engineering support, ensuring successful and accurate results and the highest safety standards.
Hyperbaric Testing capabilities at a glance
• 1483 bar (21,500 psi) Hyperbaric Test Chamber
• 690 bar (10,000 psi) Hyperbaric Test Chamber
• 300 bar (4,350 psi) Hyperbaric Test Chamber
• 100 bar (1,450 psi) Hyperbaric Test Chamber
• Environmental Test Chamber -70°C to +200°C
• High Pressure Gas and Submerged Gas Testing 22,500 psi
• High Pressure Hydrostatic Testing 40,000 psi
For any enquiries about testing your equipment at our facilities, including availability and quotes, please email sales@kwpressuretesting.co.uk or fill in and submit your details on the form below.
Pressure Cycling, Pressurising, Depressurising and Pressure Holds
Our control systems enable us to customise the design of each test cycle, in in-line with each customer’s specifications and detailed industry standards. We can also pre-define test conditions to incorporate pressure cycling, ramping and holding techniques.
Integrated data logging modules record regulated and measured information and deliver useable results data. As with all testing at our facility, our customers receive full technical and engineering support, ensuring successful and accurate results and the highest safety standards.