Cryogenic Testing
Flow Component Testing Facilities

Image: Testing is performed on a variety of products to determine operation and seal integrity at temperatures as low as -320°F.

Testing is performed on a variety of products to determine operation and seal integrity at temperatures as low as
-320°F.

Cryogenic testing is performed by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) on a variety of products for the downstream oil and gas industry. Testing can be performed from ambient down to full liquid nitrogen immersion (−320°F). Testing can be performed to determine seat leakage or fugitive emissions. Additionally, cycling and other operational tests are performed. A variety of test gases are available.

 Types of Cryogenic Testing

Testing can be performed on:

  • Valves (0.25" to over 24")
  • Actuators
  • Pipes
  • Seals
  • LNG products

SwRI designs and fabricates custom cold boxes to allow for testing of a wide variety of products.

Testing can be performed to BS 6364 or a customer-supplied specification. SwRI has significant experience in the conduction of leak rate measurements to a variety of industry practices. Testing can be conducted on valves as high as Class 2500 pressure ratings.

Benefits of Testing at the FCTF

  • Independent, third-party testing services


    SwRI is an independent, nonprofit research and development organization.

  • Complete confidentiality


    All work done at the FCTF is governed by a confidentiality policy that protects client names, results, and other information obtained in connection with the work performed.

  • Technical excellence


    SwRI has an international reputation for technical excellence, and the FCTF is an industry-recognized leader in third-party verification testing.

  • Resources


    All projects at the FCTF have access to SwRI world-class laboratories and staff of more than 3,000 in 11 technical divisions, which provide one of the most comprehensive design, development, and testing resources in the world.

Related Terminology

API 14A  •  API 6AV1  •  ISO 10432  •  safety valve testing  •  flow component testing  •  BS 6364  •  fugitive emissions  •  cryogenic valve  •  valve testing  •  flow products  •  cryogenic testing  •  fugitive emissions

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Southwest Research Institute® (SwRI®), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, is a multidisciplinary, independent, nonprofit, applied engineering and physical sciences research and development organization with 11 technical divisions.
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