Hydrostatic and Gas Booster Testing
A hydrostatic and/or gas booster test is a way in which the integrity of vessels, pipes, and other hollow equipment can be determined by internal pressurization of water, glycol, or other non-compressible liquids or inert gases at required pressures. Newly manufactured pieces are initially qualified, and then continually requalified, at regular intervals by using a hydrostatic or gas booster test system.
Gas booster test systems are the same as hydrostatic test systems; however, they use inert gases instead of fluids.
GCTR brand test systems include six series: Spartan, Apollo, Titan, Atlas, Hercules, and Poseidon. Each series has multiple configuration options and different optimum application types.
Hydrostatic and Gas Booster Test Systems
Spartan Series
500-5,000 PSI Models
- For the most control
- For portability
- For low volume applications
- Manual alternative to pneumatic systems
Atlas Series
5,000-30,000 PSI Models
- Shop environment alternative to Titan Series
- Versatile for low volume applications
- Portable with standing position operation
- Perfect for production environments (24/7)
Apollo Series
2,500-10,000 PSI Models
- For the most portability
- For lower volume applications
- For upstream or downstream applications
- Easy-to-operate user interface
Hercules Series
10,000-30,000 PSI Models
- For high volume applications
- Dual pressure gauges
- Four-point and forklift lifting capability
- Ideal for blow-out preventer testing
Titan Series
500-30,000 PSI Models
- Rough terrain alternative to Atlas Series
- Rugged design ideal for rental companies
- Perfect for field or plant environments
- High ground clearance, towable
- Versatile for low volume applications
- Safety release valve
Poseidon Series
10,000-30,000 PSI Models
- Off-shore rated, four-point and forklift lifting
- For high volume applications
- Dual pressure gauges
- Ideal for blow-out preventer testing
- Built-in Barton chart recorder
- Relatively small footprint with storage capacity