Hydrostatic testing has long been used to determine and verify pipeline integrity. Several types of information can be obtained through this erification process when well handled. However, it is essential to identify the limits of the test process and obtainable results.
We carry out various services in this area including the following;
Pipeline drying
Swabbing
caliper intelligent pigging, and
Baseline survey
There are several types of flaws that can be detected by hydrostatic testing, such as:
Existing flaws in the material, Stress Corrosion Cracking (SCC) and actual mechanical properties of the pipe, Active corrosion cells, and Localized hard spots that may cause failure in the presence of hydrogen.