Hydrostatic testing of in-situ pipelines is one of six methods under PHMSA’s Mega Rule to validate or establish the maximum allowable operating pressure of pipelines that have never been hydrostatically tested or have missing or incomplete records. In addition to developing strength test programs for individual clients, GTS can scope, design, and manage hydrostatic test projects and has done so for thousands of miles of lines for operators across the country.

GTS’ focus within any strength test program is to introduce methods and procedures to accomplish strength test goals and establish traceable, verifiable, and complete records. In addition to engineering design, our services include project management and engineering field support throughout project execution. Construction completion does not mean project completion! Our GTS team performs as-built quality checks during construction and upon project completion to ensure all required traceable, verifiable, complete and reliable asset knowledge is provided to support operator’s system of record.

Please refer to our “Key Projects” section below for various project examples that highlight GTS’ hydrostatic test engineering expertise.