Performance Testing

Facilities

We carry out a full range of performance testing options from the testing of our own PATS manufactured pumps to independent sub-contract performance testing and research and development testing of many major pump manufacturers’ pumps.

Performance Testing

• Full performance testing of all vertical pump designations and submersible pumps using PATS’ vertical test tank.
• Full performance testing of all horizontal pump designations using PATS’ horizontal test rig.
• Performance testing to ISO 9906: 2012 – API 610 specifications.
• Full mechanical run, extended run, condition monitoring and integrity testing.
• NPSH Testing utilising vacuum suppression vessel.
• Testing of complete units and bare-shaft pump arrangements.
• Hydrostatic testing.

Test Capabilities

• Pump Suction Branches up to DN600.
• Pump Discharge Branches up to DN1400.
• Contract specific pipework can be designed and built to order to suit specific test and pressure requirements.
• Flow capabilities of up to 36,000m3/hr (10,000l/s)
• Test tank capacity of 1,000,000 litre tank.
• 8m deep sump with three moveable platforms and no head height limitations to accommodate the majority of pump designs.
• 40 tonne crane provides the ability to handle and install all but the largest of pump-sets.

Test Equipment

We have a range of slave motors up to 1.2MW at 60Hz to cover most testing requirements. Specific motor and generator requirements outside this range can be hired in on a separate contract basis.

• 500kVA Generator
• 400kW VFD
• 250kW Soft Start

• Digital instrumentation for both flow and pressure measurement.
• Power measurement by wireless torque meter or power logger.
• FFT vibration analysis available.
• Load Cells for thrust bearing measurement.
• Full temperature and noise measurement recording also available.

PATS’ test bed facility is immense and can accommodate the largest of VTPs. This is a very useful tool in the determination of pump efficiency, and the production of a pump performance curve.
I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of a very professional and accommodating outfit such as PATS

Rob Paul. Senior Mechanical Engineer. United Utilities