AMETEK : Hydrostatic Pressure Test with the nVision Reference Recorder
December 11, 2019 at 07:56 am EST
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SAN LUIS OBISPO, USA - Within natural gas systems, one of the most important methods to verify the integrity of pipelines is through the hydrostatic pressure test. Designed to test the transmission systems - one of the largest sections in a natural gas system - the hydrostatic test varies on the level of requirements. Depending on local regulations, it may require testing pressure and multiple temperatures in the pipeline for several hours prior to and after a pipe is put into service.
The Crystal nVision Reference Recorder from AMETEK STC is an easy-to-use, rugged, digital recorder used to both read and document hydrostatic pressure tests, offering precise, reliable information to ensure safety. The nVision's rugged design makes it ideal for the rough environments in which many pipelines are located. It is temperature compensated, so the accuracy of the recorder will not be degraded if it's used between -20 to 50°C (4 to 122°F).
In addition to pressure, the nVision can also record temperature. The combination of pressure and temperature on the same graph provides useful information for the post-analysis of the test.
For users looking to record the data collected from their testing, the nVision Reference Recorder can store up to 1 million data points (as fast as 10 readings per second). AMETEK STC's free software then downloads the information to a spreadsheet for easy storage and accessibility. The software also includes an option to export to a tamper-proof, signed PDF file.
About AMETEK STC
AMETEK STC (Sensors, Test, & Calibration) is among the world's leading manufacturers of calibration instruments for temperature, pressure, and process signals. It is part of AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion. For more information on the full line of JOFRA and Crystal Engineering calibration products, visit www.ametekcalibration.com.
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AMETEK, Inc. is one of the world's leaders in manufacturing and marketing electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- electronic instruments (70.1%): instruments and screens for aircrafts cockpits, airborne electronic systems of data surveillance and registering, pressure, temperature and flow sensors for airline companies and aeronautical manufacturers, analysis devices for the medical and research sectors, measurement and surveillance instruments used in the processing industries, instruments and dashboards for heavy trucks and agricultural vehicles, etc.;
- electromechanical devices (29.9%): brushless motors, heat exchangers, connectors, terminals, thermal management subsystems, motors-blowers, etc. primarily for the aeronautic, automotive, medical, computing and defense sectors. The group also provides metal powders and alloys for the manufacturing of electronic components and automotive and aeronautic products.
At the end of 2023, the group had more than 150 production sites worldwide.
Net sales are distributed geographically as follows: United States (52.6%), Asia (20.9%), United Kingdom (3.3%), European Union (14.3%) and others (8.9%).
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