Cladtek provides a comprehensive range of independent testing and simulation services to support the pipeline industry. Our advanced facilities are equipped to conduct full-scale mechanical and fatigue testing, ensuring pipeline integrity across various conditions and installation methods.
Our testing capabilities extend to pressurised environments and varying temperatures, with pipelines subjected to tension, compression, and lateral loads. This allows for accurate simulation of operational stresses, providing essential data for design validation and risk assessment.
Comprehensive Testing Services
2 & 4-Point Bend Testing – Includes simulated bend tests of thermal insulation coatings in line with ISO 12736 (2014).
High-Frequency Full-Scale Fatigue Testing – Essential for pipelines in dynamic service, such as deepwater risers.
Lateral Buckling Testing – Assesses the structural response of pipelines under lateral movement and load conditions.
Reel-Lay Simulation – Evaluates bending and straightening cycles, with formers available for common carousel diameters.
S-Lay & J-Lay Bending Simulation – Replicates installation bending scenarios to assess pipeline performance.
Thermal Cycle Fatigue Loading – Tests pipeline fatigue resistance under fluctuating thermal conditions.
Testing and Simulation Conditions
Testing is conducted under a wide range of conditions, ensuring pipelines can withstand real-world operating environments:
- Variable temperatures and pressures
- Tension, compression, and lateral loads
Facility Capabilities
Cladtek’s state-of-the-art testing facility can accommodate:
- Bare carbon steel or alloy line pipes
- CRA clad and mechanically lined pipes
- Pipes with internal and/or external corrosion coatings
- Concrete weight-coated pipes
- Field joint coatings
- Pipeline girth welds
With our expertise in advanced testing and simulation, Cladtek helps clients mitigate risks, optimise designs, and ensure long-term pipeline integrity in even the most challenging environments.