High Pressure CO2 Testing at TWI
We provide advanced high-pressure CO2 testing at our specialised laboratories, where we can simulate supercritical CO2 environments to test materials under extreme pressures and temperatures.
Our experts have decades of experience in material integrity, corrosion and fracture in harsh environments for industries such as oil and gas and power generation, while our testing facilities can deliver tests ranging from leak tightness and burst pressure tests for large components down to assessing material performance in impure CO2 streams. Our extensive facilities can also perform a range of loading under pressure tests before we collect the data to assess factors including corrosion rates, fracture and material behaviour, and leak tightness using a range of advanced NDT and mechanical testing services.
We have a great deal of experience in assessing corrosion, seal degradation, and overall fitness-for-service for pipelines, seals, and components for many of the biggest names in the oil and gas industry – helping to develop new standards for materials in CO2 transport and inform design decisions for pipeline safety and performance.
Key Aspects
- Specialised Facilities: Our purpose-built labs and pressure pits provide internal/external pressure testing (up to 29,000 psi), including HPHT (High Pressure/High Temperature) testing for corrosion-resistant alloys
- Material Assessment: Capability to assess materials for supercritical CO2 transport, including corrosion and material behaviour in impure CO2 environments
- Test Types: Providing a range of tests, including slow strain rate tensile testing, fracture toughness, corrosion-fatigue, and proof-of-concept tests for new designs
- Applications: Relevant for industries such as oil and gas, power generation, and carbon capture technologies
To find out more about the full range of high pressure CO2 testing capabilities available at TWI, please email contactus@twi.co.uk.