Surfactant for Pressure testing

[mahadhatu]

We make and test replacement pumps for the petrochemical industry. As a part of the testing process, we have to hydrostatic pressure test each pump case. I am looking for wetting agent or surfactants that you add to the water when pressure testing to enhance the properties of water.

Does any have an idea where I could find this product and who manufactures it?

API 610 mentions the use of Wetting agents while pressure testing but does not tell any thing more.

I appreciate your input.

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There is always some thing better out there...
Mahadhatu

 

[Unotec]

What properties are you trying to 'enhance'?

<<A good friend will bail you out of jail, but a true friend
will be sitting beside you saying ” Damn that was fun!” - Unknown>>

 

[TenPenny]

Goulds uses



Betz Laboratories HPC-10.

 

[mahadhatu]

To reduce the surface tension of the water to increase its sensitivity to cracks or other defects in the casing.

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There is always some thing better out there...
Mahadhatu

 

[TenPenny]

Typically only used for pressure testing with water, when the pump actual service is high temp (500 F or above), or low SG (0.7 or less).

 

[mahadhatu]

Thats right. We currently use kerosene for testing pumps at room temperature that operate over 500F or low SG.

Betz laboratories is the one in Pennsylvania ?

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There is always some thing better out there...
Mahadhatu

 

[Enkidu]

you can try Kodak as well. Used in film processing - go figure