Thermoplastic Umbilical Testing

We have a large number of individual test rigs capable of testing thermoplastic umbilical hoses at a range of temperatures, durations and pressures on both hydraulic fluids and production chemicals.

Our sophisticated software package allows us to run test cycle durations in accordance with ISO 13628-5 and/or to customer specific requirements. With advances in fluid technology and research into new materials, pressure cycling plays an important role in ensuring the fluid/material combination will meet service life demands.

Please refer to the tables below for more information on the test rig capabilities and typical testing we offer and do not hesitate to contact us to discuss your requirements.

’if a fluid touches it, we can test it!’

Umbilical

Umbilical cycle testing to ISO 13628-5 standards at range of temperatures, pressure and durations.
Rig Capabilities
Typical Testing
  • Bespoke test rigs capable of range of testing conditions
  • Short & long term cycle durations
  • Range of test temperatures available
  • Range of test pressures available
  • Static pressure ageing
  • Permeability testing
  • High DWP pressure test
  • Continual performance monitoring
  • Highly sophisticated software able to sample @ 2,000 X per sec
  • Qualification testing in accordance with ISO 13628-5
  • Typical 40 and 70 °C (104 & 158ºF) test temperatures
  • Typical 5000 psi (345 bar) cycling pressure
  • Typical test durations 30 to 90 days (with hose tested monthly)
  • Optical microscope and SEM inspection of core surface
  • Tensile testing to assess changes in core, braid & sheath
  • Fluid analysis to monitor changes eg. plasticiser levels
  • Service life prediction
  • Burst pressure assessment
Subsea Fluid Services Serving the Offshore Oil & Gas Industry worldwide
Component Testing

 

Specialist engineers have designed
and built test rigs for :
Directional control valves (DCV)
Down hole safety valves (DHSV)
Umbilicals
Pumps
Laboratory services

 

Team of scientists and state of the
art laboratory facilities for :
Fluid analysis
Material compatibility
Mechanical testing
Spectroscopy (FTIR & ICP)
Microscopy (SEM)
Consultancy services

 

Wide range of bespoke consultancy
Services Including :
IT software development
Training
On-site surveys
Environmental audits & updates

Subsea Fluid Services Limited

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