Hyperbaric Pressure Test Facility
Forum has a comprehensive hydrostatic pressure test facility including one of the largest horizontal vessels in Europe. The facility provides the opportunity for sub-sea equipment manufacturers to have their products pre-qualified at a fraction of the cost of actually conducting sea tests. The vessels have pressure ratings up to 8000 psi (550 bar).
The large chamber is pressurised, electrically driven water pump which can pressurise the chamber to a maximum rate of 58psi per minute. There are a maximum of twenty-two 25 mm penetrations for electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and instrumentation.
Forum have extensive experience in using these to operate client equipment in hyperbaric conditions. The horizontal loading system simplifies the installation and hookup of test equipment. A 20 Tonne overhead crane can be used for heavy test pieces. The hydrostatic pressure test vessel is fitted with a detachable semi-ellipsoidal end cap for easy loading of components. All Testing is carried out to Health and Safety Executive Guidance GS4 Standard.
In addition to the hydrostatic pressure test facility, there is a 6m deep tank available for wet commissioning or full-scale interface tests. The tank is 9 meters wide and 10 meters long enabling full ROV systems be tested.
Vessel Information
| Vessel No. | Vessel | Normal Working Fluid | Maximum Working Pressure | Internal Diameter | Maximum Parallel Length | Orientation | Crane | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large | PV1 DRG. NO. J1-357-1 | Large Pressure Facility | Water | 241 bar (3500 psi) | 2300 mm (93 inches) | 8100 mm (318.9 inches) | Horizontal | 20 Ton Overhead | 22 penetrators |
| Medium | PV2 | Robertson and Ferguson | Water | 138 bar (2000 psi) | 450 mm (17.75 inches) | 940 mm (37 inches) | Vertical | 20 Ton Overhead | 2 penetrators |
| PV4 | New Penetrator Test Vessel | Sea Water | 550 bar (8000 psi) | 350 mm (13.78 inches) | 1700 mm (66.93 inches) | Vertical | 3 Ton Overhead | 8 penetrators | |
| Small | PV5 | General Purpose | Oil/Water | 349 bar (5000 psi) | 160 mm (6.5 inches) | 210 mm (8.5 inches) | Vertical | ||
| PV6 | General Purpose | Oil/Water | 138 bar (2000 psi) | 140 mm (5.75 inches) | 120 mm (4.75 inches) | Vertical | |||
| PV7 | Insert Vessel | Oil | 690 bar (10000 psi) | 70 mm (2.75 inches) | 110 mm (4.5 inches) | Vertical | |||
| PV8 | Insert Vessel | Oil | 414 bar (6000 psi) | 160 mm (6.5 inches) | 210 mm (8.5 inches) | Vertical | 4 penetrators in the lid | ||
| PV9 | Gas Testing | Gas | 86 bar (1260 psi) | 100 mm (3.93 inches) | 900 mm (35.43 inches) | Vertical | 1 penetrator in the lid | ||
| Test Pond | Test Pond | Water | 11m long | 9m wide | 6m deep | 36 Ton Overhead |
