Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
(OP)
We make and test replacement pumps for the petrochemical industry. As a part of the testing process, we have to hydrostatic pressure test each pump case. I am looking for wetting agent or surfactants that you add to the water when pressure testing to enhance the properties of water.
Does any have an idea where I could find this product and who manufactures it?
API 610 mentions the use of Wetting agents while pressure testing but does not tell any thing more.
I appreciate your input.
Does any have an idea where I could find this product and who manufactures it?
API 610 mentions the use of Wetting agents while pressure testing but does not tell any thing more.
I appreciate your input.
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There is always some thing better out there...
Mahadhatu





RE: Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
RE: Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
API 610 calls out to use water with a Wetting agent or Kerosene when the pump is operating over 500F and you are pressure testing at room temperature. Using water with a surfactant or a wetting agent is much more safer than using kerosene.
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There is always some thing better out there...
Mahadhatu
RE: Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
A squirt of Dishwashing detergent mixed in a bottle of water works well, too.
RE: Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
Thank you,
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RE: Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
All the best!
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There is always some thing better out there...
Mahadhatu
RE: Wetting Agent for Pressure Testing
Kodak brand is Photoflo.