Hydrostatic Testing

Hydrostatic testing is essential to ensuring the safety, reliability, and compliance of your natural gas pipeline system. Our certified technicians perform thorough, precision-driven tests that safeguard your infrastructure and the communities around it—backed by a strong safety record built on rigorous training, disciplined procedures, and well-maintained equipment.

Ensure Pipeline Integrity

Safety, reliability, and compliance of natural gas pipeline construction is at the core of our hydrostatic testing process. Our certified technicians deliver testing solutions that protect your assets and the communities you serve. You’ll find our impeccable safety record reflects our commitment to rigorous training, equipment maintenance, and procedural discipline.

What is Hydrostatic Testing?

As a critical pressure testing method, hydrostatic testing verifies the structural integrity and identifies potential leaks in new and existing pipelines. The process involves filling a pipeline segment with water, pressurizing it beyond its normal operating capacity, and carefully monitoring for pressure changes that might indicate weakness.

The Hydrostatic Testing Process

When your pipeline has downtime, that means lost revenue. Our efficient testing processes minimize outage duration while never compromising on safety or thoroughness. Our testing includes:

Pre-test preparation: To ensure accurate results of the test, we conduct a thorough inspection and clean the pipeline to remove debris.
Fill and pressurization: As we fill the pipeline with filtered water, we gradually increase pressure to test levels, typically 1.25 to 1.5 times the maximum operating pressure.
Hold period: For a specific amount of time, we continuously monitor for pressure changes while we maintain the test pressure.
Data analysis: We analyze test results using advanced digital pressure recorders and temperature compensation equipment.
Dewatering and drying: To prevent internal corrosion, we remove the test water and thoroughly dry the pipeline before returning it to service.

Benefits of Our Testing Services

Regulatory compliance: Our testing protocols meet or exceed all DOT, PHMSA, and state regulatory requirements, and our comprehensive reports include the necessary information for regulatory certification submissions.
Risk mitigation: Hydrostatic testing provides early identification of potential failure points before they become costly or dangerous incidents.
Asset longevity: Testing reduces maintenance costs and helps extend the operational lifespan of the pipeline.
Environmental protection: Our controlled testing prioritizes water conservation and prevents contamination to protect the surrounding environment.

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