Testing & Simulation

Cladtek provides comprehensive testing services to evaluate pipeline material performance under simulated installation and in-service conditions, ensuring reliable results in a confidential, independent setting.

Services include:

  • 2 & 4 Point Bend Testing: Including simulated bend tests of thermal insulation coatings for pipelines in line with ISO 12736 (2014).

  • Reel Lay Simulation: Including bending and straightening cycles (formers available to suit common carousel diameters).

  • High-Frequency Full-Scale Fatigue Testing: Conducted by a qualified third party, this testing is essential for pipelines in dynamic service, such as risers used in deepwater applications.

  • S-Lay and J-Lay Bending Simulations

  • Thermal Cycle Fatigue Loading

  • Lateral Buckling Test

Facility Capabilities

Our facility is equipped to test:

  • Field joint coatings

  • Concrete weight-coated pipes

  • Internally and/or externally corrosion-coated pipes

  • CRA clad and mechanically lined pipes

  • Bare Carbon Steel or Alloy Lined Pipe

  • Pipeline girth welds

Testing & Simulation Conditions

Testing can be conducted under a variety of conditions, including

  • Variable temperatures and pressures

  • Tension, Compression & Lateral Loads

Our Solution Offers:

Oil & Gas

Oil & Gas

 CCUS / CCS

CCUS / CCS

 Geothermal

Geothermal

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Testing & Simulation Services