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Hydrotesting: Pipeline & Process Applications
Hydrotesting verifies the strength and leak-tightness of pipelines, process piping, vessels, and related systems using pressurized water. Primus separates pipeline hydrotesting from process hydrotesting because field setup, documentation, safety planning, environmental controls, and acceptance requirements differ between the two.
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Where It Applies
Industrial & Municipal Applications
Industrial / Oilfield Applications
Pipeline hydrotesting typically supports new construction, integrity verification, repair validation, or recommissioning work, while process hydrotesting applies to plant piping, fabricated spools, vessels, skids, modules, or facility systems before startup or after modification. Primus plans around water sourcing, fill points, air removal, pressure monitoring, freeze protection, test-water handling, dewatering, disposal, and the documentation package the test requires.
Municipal / Infrastructure Applications
For municipal or utility pipeline systems that require pressure testing before being placed into service, Primus applies the same pipeline hydrotest methodology, adapted to local water sourcing and disposal requirements.
Typical Applications
- New pipeline construction
- Process piping pre-commissioning
- Facility tie-ins
- Repair validation
- Pressure system integrity confirmation
- Tank and vessel support
- Hydrotest filling
- Pressurization support
- Monitoring
- Dewatering
- Test record support
How We Deliver It
Field Execution & Documentation
Typical Equipment & Field Setup
- Test pumps and pressurization skids
- Calibrated pressure gauges and recorders
- Fill and vent piping
- Temporary water storage or supply connections
- Freeze-protection equipment for winter testing
- Dewatering pumps
Planning Considerations
- Test pressure and hold-time requirements
- Water source, volume, and disposal plan
- Air-removal and venting strategy
- Freeze protection for cold-weather testing
- Code or client acceptance criteria
- Coordination with construction or turnaround schedules
Safety & Compliance Considerations
- Pressure boundary and exclusion-zone controls
- Calibrated, verified test equipment
- Controlled pressurization and depressurization steps
- Monitoring for leaks throughout the hold period
- Documented test procedures reviewed before execution
Deliverables & Documentation
- Hydrotest procedure and calibration records
- Pressure charts and hold-time logs
- Pass/fail acceptance documentation
- Dewatering and disposal records
- Complete test package for client and regulatory files
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