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FARAMED AS’s Hydrostatic Testing service is a comprehensive method used to confirm the safety, strength, and leak-tightness of meter skids, compressed gas cylinders, boilers, tubing, pipelines, and other pressurized vessels. The process involves filling the system with a liquid—most commonly water—pressurizing it above the Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP), and monitoring it for visible or measurable leaks over a set period.
Why Is Hydrostatic Testing Important?
By measuring the rate of expansion under pressure, hydrostatic testing validates that your equipment can safely handle its rated load. It also confirms that weld joints, flanges, and materials used can sustain the required pressure without failing. This is especially critical in industries handling fuel, chemicals, or other hazardous materials, where compromised structural integrity can have serious environmental and economic consequences.
In many industrial applications—such as pipeline, meter skid, or wellhead commissioning—hydrostatic testing is a mandatory requirement. It also serves to qualify smaller pressure vessels for service, providing reassurance of their reliability in high-pressure environments.
How Does It Work?
Preparation: Piping or vessels are cleaned and drained, while connections like valves and flanges are inspected.
Filling: The system is filled with a clean, contaminant-free fluid until it’s fully saturated.
Pressurizing: Pressure is gradually increased to a predetermined level and maintained for a specific duration.
Inspection: Visual checks and additional testing (e.g., ultrasonic) are performed to identify leaks or failures.
Depressurizing: After testing, the system is slowly depressurized, drained, dried, and prepared for operation.
Meter Skids & Compressed Gas Cylinders: Verify integrity before putting equipment into service.
Pipelines & Tubing: Confirm that joints, flanges, and materials can withstand operational pressures.
Boiler Inspection: Ensure boilers are properly sealed and capable of holding pressure safely.
Wellhead Commissioning: Mandatory for verifying safety and compliance in oil & gas environments.
Routine Maintenance: Periodic tests to extend equipment lifespan and reduce downtime.
Improved Reliability: Identifies leaks or flaws before they lead to catastrophic failures.
Safety & Compliance: Ensures regulatory standards are met, and equipment can operate at rated pressures.
Structural Verification: Confirms that welds, materials, and connections are up to specification.
Proactive Maintenance: Reduces the risk of unscheduled shutdowns by detecting early signs of weakness.
Environment & Economic Protection: Prevents hazardous leaks that could result in environmental damage and costly repairs.