The UHMC Hydrostatic Pressure Simulation & Testing Facility is fully equipped to ensure that your subsea instrumentation is ready to perform under pressure. The facility offers two vessels for hydrostatic pressure testing of scientific instumentation and engineering equipment capable of reaching 10,000 and 18,000 psi respectively. The medium is fresh water at room temperature. Overhead electric hoists are positioned to assist in the loading and unloading of the vessels.
Specifications:
| Small Chambe (bullet) | Large Chamber | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Combined Cylinder/Cone | Cylindrical |
| Interior Diameter | 235 mm (9.25 in) max 129 mm 5.1 in) min |
609 mm (24 in) |
| Interior Height | 914 mm (36 in) overall 0-533 mm (0-21 in) cylinder 533-914 mm (21-36 in) cone |
3.65 m (12 ft) overall 3.2 m (126 in) cylinder |
| Max Pressure | 1241 Bar (18,000 psi) | 689.5 Bar (10,000 psi) |
| Max Ramp Up Rate | 3,000 psi/min | 800 psi/min |
| Max Ramp Down Rate | 5,000 psi/min | 5,000 psi/min |
| Feed-thru Options Adapters Available |
Up to 1 inch diameter | Up to 1 inch diameter |
| Cost | Setup Fee: $400 Operator Fee: $100/hour Run-time Fee: $25/hour |
Setup Fee: $600 Operator Fee: $100/hour Run-time Fee: $25/hour |
