Pressure Testing
Pressure testing is critical to verify the reliability of valve design, ensure safe operation, and confirm that your projectÔÇÖs performance requirements are met. At BEL Valves, we perform a range of tests to certify valve performance and ensure lifetime reliability of your equipment.
Our dedicated large-scale assembly and testing facility includes two test bays measuring 4.4 metres wide by 8.4 metres high, along with 10 additional test bay units, enabling us to accommodate a wide variety of valve types, sizes, and testing specifications.
We offer a full range of pressure testing capabilities to meet industry standards and specific client requirements:
- High-pressure tube/control
pressurising up to 30,000 psi / 2,068 bar (9/16″ connection). - Hydro test fluid supply
with rust inhibitor/wetting agent. - Hydro line fluid
pressurising up to 40 psi / 2 bar (150 LPM). - Low pressure hydro pump
up to 6,000 psi / 413 bar. - High pressure hydro pump
up to 30,00 psi / 2,068 bar. - Nitrogen gas feed
up to 6,000 psi / 413 bar. - Nitrogen gas booster
up to 22,500 psi / 1,551 bar. - Dry compressed air
up to 150 psi / 10 bar. - Helium supply points
with leak detection capability. - Hydrostatic testing
up to 60,000 psi. - Gas testing
up to 20,000 psi. - High and low temperature testing
from -196┬░C to +205┬░C.
// SPECILIST & COMPLIANCE TESTING
Our facilities and expertise allow us to perform a variety of specialist and validation tests, including:
- API 6A PR2F validation testing
- API 6D Annex F validation testing
- API 6A submerged gas testing
- Fugitive emissions testing to ISO 15848-1
- Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) in compliance with API 6D, API 17D, and API 6DSS
- Hydraulic and pneumatic actuator testing
- Flushing of hydraulic actuators and controls (NAS 1638, AS 4059E & ISO 4406)
Our facility is equipped with a 50-tonne overhead crane, enabling safe and efficient handling of large valves and assemblies during the testing process.
With extensive facilities, calibrated equipment, and adherence to internationally recognised standards, BEL Valves ensures that every valve we test is proven to meet the rigorous demands of your operation.
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