New Bern, NC 08/08/2024
Depending on your industry of work, a variety of mediums may be used in your containers, reactors, tanks, and leads. That's why it's important to regularly check the pressures of your high-pressure systems to maintain the functionality and safety of your workplace environment. Below you can find various pressure tests that can be used for your high-pressure operations.
Hydrostatic pressure tests use a liquid, usually water, to apply higher than usual pressures to a system for a set duration. It is then monitored for leaks and loss of pressure to determine the durability of piping or weld joints and a system's resistance to corrosive environments.
Cyclic pressure tests are used to simulate system operations while gradually increasing the pressure being used and doing this repeatedly. This test is used to identify system pressure ranges, rate of change in pressure, the estimated lifespan of a system, and any features that require improvement.
Bursting pressure tests, unlike the cyclic test, are a destructive testing method. They're performed to identify any weak points and the maximum amount of pressure components can sustain before damage occurs.
Pressure testing pumps are oftentimes used in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, but URACA's versatile testing units allow pressure testing to be executed for operations across many industries for a wide spectrum of applications. Our teams are willing to craft custom solutions to fit any of your required applications. For specific solutions, you have the option to choose from an electric, diesel, or manually driven pump to best suit your needs. If your high-pressure pump is in need of a check-up, please contact us through our contact page for more information.
Author: Jamiana King
