Test Equipment
Load/Force

6 Million Pound Load Frame
6 Million Pound Load Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 6,000,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 4,700,000 lbs
- Max Bending Capacity = 1,000,000 ft-lbs
- Max Stroke = 72 inches
- Max Sample Length = 44 feet

4 Million Pound Load Frame
4 Million Pound Load Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 4,000,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 3,200,000 lbs
- Max Bending Capacity = 500,000 ft-lbs
- Max Stroke = 32 inches
- Max Sample Length = 27 feet
- N2 Pressure = 45 ksi
- H2O Pressure = 60 ksi
- Induction Heating to HPHT Conditions

3500 Kip Load Frame
3500 Kip Load Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 3,500 kips (15.6 MN)
- Max Compression Capacity = 3,500 kips (15.6 MN)
- Max Bending Capacity = 400,000 ft-lbs (677.9 KN-m)
- Max Stroke = 36 in (91.4 cm)
- Max Sample Length = 30 ft (9.1 m)

3.3 Million Pound Load Frame
3.3 Million Pound Load Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 3,300,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 3,000,000 lbs
- Max Bending Capacity = 400,000 ft-lbs
- Max Stroke = 36 inches
- Max Sample Length = 11 feet
- N2 Pressure = 45 ksi
- H2O Pressure = 60 ksi
- Induction heating to HPHT Conditions

3 Million Pound Load Frame
3 Million Pound Load Frame
- Maximum Load Capacity with 60” Travel
- Tension = 3,000,000 lbs
- Compression = 2,250,000 lbs
- Data Acquisition System with up to 384 Channels
- Frame Calibration Traceable to the NIST

2.5 Million Pound Load Frame
2.5 Million Pound Load Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 2,500,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 2,500,000 lbs
- Max Stroke = 24 inches
- Max Sample Length = 180 inches
- N2 Pressure to 45 ksi
- H20 Pressure to 60 ksi
- Induction Heating to HPHT Conditions

2 Million Pound Vertical Test Frame
2 Million Pound Vertical Test Frame
- Maximum Load Capacity with 60” Travel
- Tension = 2,000,000 lbs
- Compression = 1,500,000 lbs
- Data Acquisition System with up to 384 Channels
- Frame Calibration Traceable to the NIST

2 Million Pound Test Frame
2 Million Pound Test Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 2,000,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 2,000,000 lbs
- Max Bending Capacity = 120,000 ft-lbs
- Max Stroke = 60 inches
- Max Sample Length = 50 feet

1.0 Million Pound Test Frame
1.0 Million Pound Test Frame
- Max Tension Capacity = 1,000,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 1,000,000 lbs
- Max Bending Capacity = 200,000 ft-lbs
- Max Stroke = 30 inches
- Max Sample Length = 45 feet

Mooring Rope Fatigue Frame
Mooring Rope Fatigue Frame
- Max Load = 346-kips/rope
- Max Stroke = 78 feet
- Max Sample Length = 115 feet
- Designed to Test Four Sub-Ropes in Parallel

1 Million Pound Test Frame - D
1 Million Pound Test Frame - D
- Max Tension Capacity = 1,000,000 lbs
- Max Compression Capacity = 1,000,000 lbs
- Max Bending Capacity = 120,000 ft-lbs
- Max Stroke = 10 feet
- Max Sample Length = 22 inches
- H20 Pressure to 60 ksi
- Induction Heating to HPHT Conditions
- N2 Pressure to 45 ksi
Torque

150 ft-kip Makeup/Breakout Station
150 ft-kip Makeup/Breakout Station
- Computerized Torque vs. Turns Control System
- Torque vs. Turns Data Recorded and Plotted
- Hydraulic Tongs to Fit Pipe Sizes from 10.75” to 22”
- Torque Capacity to 150,000 ft-lbs
- 7.5 Ton Jib Crane
- 25 Ton Bridge Crane
- One Floor Hole – 24” diameter x 20 ft deep
- In-floor Hydraulic Back-up

90 & 85 ft-kip Makeup/Breakout Station
90 & 85 ft-kip Makeup/Breakout Station
- Computerized Torque vs. Turns Control System
- Torque vs. Turns Data Recorded and Plotted
- Hydraulic Tongs to Fit Pipe Sizes:
- 7” to 14” (90,000 ft lb)
- 2.375” to 8.625” (85,000 ft lb)
- 5 Ton Jib Crane
- 10 Ton Bridge Crane
- One Floor Hole – 24” diameter x 20 ft deep
- In-floor Hydraulic Back-up
Materials

Materials
Materials
500,000 Pound Test Frame
- Max Tension/Compression Capacity = 500,000 lbs
- Max Stroke = 6 inches
- Max Sample Length = 8 feet
110,000 Pound Test Frame
- Max Tension/Compression Capacity = 110,000 lbs
- Max Stroke = 6 inches
- Max Sample Length = 8 feet
55,000 Pound Test Frame
- Max Tension/Compression Capacity = 55,000 lbs
- Max Stroke = 6 inches
- Max Sample Length = 8 feet
22,000 Pound Test Frame
- Max Tension/Compression Capacity = 22,000 lbs
- Max Stroke = 6 inches
- Max Sample Length = 2 feet
Pressure

Pressure Vessels and Chambers
Pressure Vessels and Chambers
Vessel
|
Max Pressure (psi)
|
Max Inside Diameter (in)
|
Max Sample Length (ft)
|
1
|
30,000 *
|
4.5
|
15.5
|
2
|
30,000 *
|
5
|
15.5
|
3
|
30,000 *
|
10
|
14
|
4
|
30,000 *
|
10
|
10
|
5
|
20,000
|
6
|
1.5
|
6
|
20,000
|
5.75
|
21
|
7
|
20,000
|
4
|
12
|
8
|
20,000
|
4
|
3
|
9
|
15,000
|
11
|
6.5
|
10
|
15,000
|
5.75
|
24
|
11
|
6,000
|
14
|
4
|
12
|
5,900
|
42
|
22
|
13
|
4,750
|
26
|
11
|
14
|
3,700
|
22
|
20
|

Slip-On Pressure Chambers
Slip-On Pressure Chambers
- Max Working Pressure = 20,000 psi
- Min Sample Diameter = 2.375 inches O.D.
- Max Sample Diameter = 16 inches O.D.
- Max Sample Length = 6 feet
Fatigue

Resonant Bending Fatigue Testing
Resonant Bending Fatigue Testing
- Seven machines for 3” to 24“ diameter samples; one machine for 20” to 36“ diameter samples; eight machines for 0.59” to 3“ diameter samples
- Currently have tested from 0.59” to 36” diameter pipes
- Stress ranges from very low to very high possible (typically 5 to 50 ksi range [35 to 350 MPa])
- Cyclic rates typically about 2.5 million cycles per day
- 24 hour / 7 day operation with automatic shutdowns if sample leaks, strain limit is exceeded, or pressure is lost
- Alternating fatigue stresses monitored continuously throughout test
- Post mortem dimensional and metallurgical evaluations to determine misalignment at crack and crack geometry

Drill String Friction and Casing/Riser Wear Testing
Drill String Friction and Casing/Riser Wear Testing
- Casing = 7 in. to 11.875 in. (plus coupons of larger casing / riser sizes)
- Lateral Load = 10,000 ft-lbs
- Rotary Speed = 155 RPM
- Tool Joint Material = Steel / Hard Metal / Composites
- Tool Joint Size = 3.75 in. (length) / 4.5 in. to 7 in. (diameter)
- Drilling Fluid = Water or Synthetic Based Mud / Brine
- Test Duration = 8 Hours or Until 100% Worn
- Reciprocation Rate = 22 ft./hr. (approx.)