Valve Testing Labs (RP 591) 1

[JNieuwsma]

Hello all--

Does anyone have any experience with labs doing RP 591 testing (radiography, stem pull, etc.)? I worked with Southwest Labs a number of years ago at a previous job, but can't seem to find them now. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jonathan Nieuwsma

 

[RXH]

I have business cards for the following from May 2001:

Southwestern Labs
222 Cavalcade
Houston, TX 77249
Phone 713-692-9151

Jeffrey Windschitl
Manager, Materials Engineering & Testing
Direct 713-696-6216

Kevin Cooper
NDE Services
Direct 713-696-6303

 

[rmosquer]

I believe there is also an institution out there known as Southwest Research Institute (SRI) that is known for valve testing such as API firetesting, life cycle testing, cryogenic, steam cycling, etc.

Bob M.

 

[peaseman]

Here are two more suggestions.

Haile and Associates
9934 Sweetwater
P.O. Box 38523
Houston, TX. 77238
281-448-9725

Yarmouth R&T
92 East Elm Street
Yarmouth, Maine 04096
207-829-5359

I’ve worked with both companies and was very happy with their work.