Erosion and Structural Testing

TUV NEL's abrasive flow test facility can accurately reproduce the wear seen in sandy production flows and in drilling applications.

Erosion problems cost the oil & gas industry many millions of pounds every year. Excessive wear results in downtime, increased maintenance and production cutbacks. Testing vulnerable components in realistic and accelerated erosive conditions is a key requirement to help understand the erosion process and mitigate serious commercial risk.
The safe operation of components is assured through a combination of testing, modelling and interpretation of results. We test components by using a variety of fluid-sand mixtures under realistic operating conditions in a dedicated flow loop. The test results can then be supplemented by CFD (computational fluid dynamics) modelling, FEA (finite element analysis) and alternative erosion prediction methods. This gives an even more accurate assessment of the product performance and expected operating life.
Expertise has been developed by testing a wide range of components including:
  • Hydrocyclones
  • Flexible Hoses
  • Material Coatings
  • Flowmeters
  • Flow Restrictors
  • Choke Valves
  • Isolation Valves
  • Piping Configurations
Find out more about valve and erosion testing
Structural Testing
We also offer a range of test services in support of structural integrity. These include structural stress and vibration analysis, failure investigations, product design and structural testing. We test PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) and perform package testing.
Clients benefit from our independent service which draws upon our established track record in investigating structural issues.
For more information on testing, contact us.