Isolation and Hydrostatic Weld Testing

Vapor Barrier and Hydrostatic Weld Testing

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Localized pressure testing is a means of verifying the integrity of a welded or formed joint or flange installation/weld. It is commonly utilized in conjunction with other on-site services, such as machining or line stopping.

TEAM’s Vapor Barrier Test Tools promote welder safety by providing a Vapor Barrier to any upstream gases or vapors while welding repairs are affected to the pipe. During this process the annular cavity is monitored via the tool’s built-in through port venting system that allows for any pressures to be evacuated to a safe environment.

TEAM’s tools have a minimum standard rating of 25 psi back pressure. Once welding has completed, the same tool used for the Vapor Barrier can then be repositioned to center the annular testing cavity on the new weld, which provides a mechanism to perform a localized hydrostatic weld test on the new weld. Tool sizes can accommodate pipes ranging from 0.5′′to 120′′ and test pressures up to 5,000 psi.

In addition to our internal Vapor Barrier and Weld Testing tools, TEAM also provides external hydrostatic nozzle testing; no longer does a vessel need to be completely filled with water to perform a traditional hydro test on nozzle additions. TEAM’s nozzle testers allow for additions to be tested externally in a safe and cost-efficient manner with a minimal amount of water. This approach can save time and money from a shut down schedule by allowing other craft to work simultaneously inside of the vessel while testing is completed.

Weld Testing

TEAM Advantages

  • Utilizes equipment with a smaller footprint and for easy installation and removal
  • Provides the ability for a Vapor Barrier in conditions where the pipe is pitted, corroded, eroded and out of round
  • Monitors the annular area of the tool in order to verify vapor barrier
  • Through-port vent any up-stream gas, vapor or pressures away to a safe environment, as well as purge through the center
  • Tests additional welds in a safe and cost-effective manner

Custom Applications

TEAM can also provide engineered solutions to accommodate most any vapor barrier/weld testing requirements. Special applications include, but are not limited to:

  • Plain End pipe testing using Grip Type style tools; these tools are industry proven to test service systems up to the burst pressures of the piping systems
  • Entire service system testing including spool pieces
  • Internal diameter nozzle or flange weld testing using proprietary-designed internal cap with jack bolt type compression device to hold the tool in place
  • Under-the-weld Testing –Specialized applications allow TEAM to test Flange Weld-Slip On, RFWN, Socket Weld, Lap Joint, Lens Ring,O-Ring,Tech-Lock, Grayloc and Orifice-Type flanges, Weld-o-lets on pipe for sample valves

Fully-Certified Techs

TEAM’s vapor barrier and weld testing technicians are put through a rigorous, method specific, multi-level certification and training process resulting in the industry’s most knowledgeable and experienced team.

Integrated Solutions

TEAM responds to our clients’ needs for increased asset management efficiency and reliability by providing higher value solutions with integrated services, covering projects from inception to completion. This allows for time and cost saving opportunities to be identified from reduced man hours and increased time on tools throughout the project.

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Digital Solutions

Our digital platform turns slow paper-driven processes into streamlined, fully-automated and fully transparent operations. This results in less re-work, more time-on-tools and less manual data entry for improved efficiencies.

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TEAM Advantages

  • Utilizes equipment with a smaller footprint and for easy installation and removal
  • Provides the ability for a Vapor Barrier in conditions where the pipe is pitted, corroded, eroded and out of round
  • Monitors the annular area of the tool in order to verify vapor barrier
  • Through-port vent any up-stream gas, vapor or pressures away to a safe environment, as well as purge through the center
  • Tests additional welds in a safe and cost-effective manner

Custom Applications

TEAM can also provide engineered solutions to accommodate most any vapor barrier/weld testing requirements. Special applications include, but are not limited to:

  • Plain End pipe testing using Grip Type style tools; these tools are industry proven to test service systems up to the burst pressures of the piping systems
  • Entire service system testing including spool pieces
  • Internal diameter nozzle or flange weld testing using proprietary-designed internal cap with jack bolt type compression device to hold the tool in place
  • Under-the-weld Testing –Specialized applications allow TEAM to test Flange Weld-Slip On, RFWN, Socket Weld, Lap Joint, Lens Ring,O-Ring,Tech-Lock, Grayloc and Orifice-Type flanges, Weld-o-lets on pipe for sample valves

Fully-Certified Techs

TEAM’s vapor barrier and weld testing technicians are put through a rigorous, method specific, multi-level certification and training process resulting in the industry’s most knowledgeable and experienced team.

Integrated Solutions

TEAM responds to our clients’ needs for increased asset management efficiency and reliability by providing higher value solutions with integrated services, covering projects from inception to completion. This allows for time and cost saving opportunities to be identified from reduced man hours and increased time on tools throughout the project.

Read More

Digital Solutions

Our digital platform turns slow paper-driven processes into streamlined, fully-automated and fully transparent operations. This results in less re-work, more time-on-tools and less manual data entry for improved efficiencies.

Read More

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