en.Wedoany.com Reported - CRP Subsea has added four pressure vessels to its hydrostatic test center in Skelmersdale, UK, expanding the center's testing capabilities and enhancing its capacity for internal qualification of subsea products for deepwater applications.
The new equipment consists of Instrumented Buoyancy Loss (IBL) pressure vessels, specifically designed for sample testing in accordance with API 17L standards. They operate at working pressures up to 700 bar and feature temperature control from 0°C to 30°C, enabling engineers to simulate subsea operating conditions in the laboratory and evaluate the long-term performance of products.
According to CRP Subsea, these vessels utilize a rapid closure system that reduces the loading time for a single sample from approximately 3.5 hours to just 10 minutes, significantly improving testing efficiency and throughput.
Hydrostatic testing is a critical evaluation step for subsea equipment and materials before offshore deployment. It is used to verify performance under simulated deepwater pressure conditions, including measuring buoyancy changes over time and assessing resistance to hydrostatic collapse.
Ian McKay, Head of Testing and Development at CRP Subsea, stated that this investment represents a significant step forward in the company's hydrostatic testing capabilities in Skelmersdale. The new IBL vessels not only greatly enhance testing efficiency and overall capacity but also, through their automation and data recording systems, strengthen the company's ability to provide customers with high-integrity, fully traceable internal testing services.
CRP Subsea's existing test center can simulate pressure conditions equivalent to approximately 7,000 meters of seawater depth for full-scale products. These newly added pressure vessels further expand the company's capabilities in the internal qualification and verification of subsea equipment intended for harsh marine environments.
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