HYDROSTATIC testing involves water-pressure testing a pipeline. It’s a proven method of verifying the ACTUAL capability of a natural gas pipeline. We WANT our system to operate at a safe level of pressure. Hydrostatic testing is also used to TEST such familiar items as scuba tanks, FIRE extinguishers and air compressor tanks.

A hydrostatic test involves pressurizing a section of pipe with water. The pressure is tested at a higher percentage of the pipe material’s maximum design strength for natural gas. This verifies the capability of a pipeline to safely operate at the desired level or pressure. The test can also reveal weaknesses that can lead to defects and leaks in the pipe. To perform a hydrostatic test, the pipeline must be taken out of service for many days.

Hydrostatic testing involves water-pressure testing a pipeline. It’s a proven method of verifying the actual capability of a natural gas pipeline. We want our system to operate at a safe level of pressure. Hydrostatic testing is also used to test such familiar items as scuba tanks, fire extinguishers and air compressor tanks.

A hydrostatic test involves pressurizing a section of pipe with water. The pressure is tested at a higher percentage of the pipe material’s maximum design strength for natural gas. This verifies the capability of a pipeline to safely operate at the desired level or pressure. The test can also reveal weaknesses that can lead to defects and leaks in the pipe. To perform a hydrostatic test, the pipeline must be taken out of service for many days.