Submerged Gas Testing Intelligent Subsea Connector Technology
Our multi-functional test pit is quickly filled with water so critical components can be submerged and gas tested with internal pressures up to (1689 bar) 24,500 psi. We welcomed Secc Oil and Gas Ltd, an established proven innovator and developer of intelligent subsea connector technology. Secc’s technology enables the safe and secure transfer of fluids […]
Specialised Depressurisation System in Production
A project is well underway for the development of a specialised package depressurisation system. The safely controlled system will comprise of a horizontally orientated pressure vessel situated inside a ventilated containment box that will allow for various sized components to be inserted, securely clamped, drilled and depressurised. The fluid control system then safely releases the […]
High Pressure Hydrogen Fluid Systems
A series of various high pressure fluid system assemblies were recently gas tested to almost 500 bar (7,252 psi) and 700 bar (10,153 psi) in our KW Pressure Testing facility. The assemblies have been designed by highly experienced industry experts – specialists in developing innovative technologies to be able to refuel, store and distribute hydrogen […]
Queen Elizabeth II – State Funeral – Monday 19th September
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] As a mark of our respect and loss for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, all of our KW Group offices and facilities will be closed for the day of the State Funeral on Monday 19th September. May Her Majesty rest in peace.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
High Pressure Chambers for Automotive Hydrogen Systems
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our notified body Zurich Engineering–UK carried out some more inspections on a visit to our KW Pressure Testing facility recently. A series of 1034 bar (15,000 psi) high pressure vessel assemblies were hydro tested. The pressure vessels have been manufactured and built for long-term fatigue life cycles for use in customer-specific hydrogen pipeline systems. […]
KW Pressure Testing – High Pressure Acoustic Release Device Testing
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our KW Pressure Testing engineers were busy assisting with new product development testing for a global developer and provider of innovative maritime autonomy solutions, based in Europe. The next generation acoustic release device was subjected to specific qualification testing at over 1400 bar (20,000 psi) of hydrostatic pressure, which included cyclic testing, along with […]
Hyperbaric Pressure Test System for the Subsea Defence Sector
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Here we have a hyperbaric pressure testing system designed and manufactured for a global defence and security component manufacturer. With a large internal volume and bore of more than 1.5 metres, the pressure system is capable of testing large specialist equipment. A system of bogies allow for test equipment to be smoothly transferred into […]
New Hydrogen Test System Design and Feasibility Study
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our design engineers are underway with a hydrogen test system conceptual design and feasibility study for a Europe based industrial research and development institute with a worldwide network. With regular planned review meetings working closely and collaboratively with our customer, the project is progressing through well structured strategic activities set out in a detailed […]
New USA Order – Breech Lock Closure Hyperbaric Pressure Test Chamber
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A brand new order has been received from a valued long-term customer of KW’s that has been developing and manufacturing interconnect systems for harsh demanding environments for over 40 years. An ASME U stamped breech lock closure pressure testing vessel will be designed and manufactured to operate at over 1100 bar (15,954 psi) for […]
Zurich Engineering Pressure Test Chamber Inspections
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Great having Zurich Engineering, KW’s notified body on our site, experienced engineers carrying out essential inspections of a 530 bar (7,687 psi) hyperbaric pressure testing chamber. The quick-access manual chock closure test chamber forms part of a pressure testing system designed to interface with an existing gas booster skid system designed and manufactured previously. […]