Pressure Testing
Turnkey hydrostatic testing services enhanced by real-time monitoring, leak detection, and digital reporting.
Simple. Clear. Easy for operators to understand.
Why Charps Pressure Testing?
Turnkey Execution
From planning and filling to testing, dewatering, drying, and commissioning support.
Advanced Leak Detection
Real-time monitoring and leak localization powered by PipeSense technology.
Digital Visibility
Live pressure data, temperature-corrected analysis, and instant reporting.
Proven Field Experience
Safe, compliant execution across complex projects, remote locations, and challenging terrain.
Regulatory Compliance
Testing programs executed in accordance with applicable federal, state, operator, and industry requirements.
HSE Focus
Health, safety, and environmental protection integrated into every phase of testing.
Complete Pressure Testing Services
Hydrostatic Test Planning & Execution
Engineering Coordination & Test Packages
Filling, Pigging & Stabilization
Pressure Testing & Monitoring
Leak Detection & Investigation
Dewatering & Drying
Environmental Compliance Support
Digital Reporting & Documentation
Built for Reliable Results
Detailed planning and field execution designed to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant pressure testing from start to finish.
Keeping Projects Aligned
Collaboration with operators, engineers, and inspectors to support test procedures, documentation, and project requirements.
Preparing for Success
Controlled filling, pigging, and stabilization processes that prepare the pipeline for accurate and reliable testing.
Real-Time Confidence
Real-time pressure monitoring and test execution supported by experienced personnel and specialized equipment.
Finding Problems Faster
Advanced monitoring and analysis tools that help identify pressure anomalies and support rapid leak localization.
Ready for Commissioning
Efficient water removal and drying services to prepare pipeline assets for commissioning and return to service.
Protecting What Matters
Planning and field controls designed to meet environmental requirements and support responsible project execution.
Visibility Beyond the Test
Comprehensive digital records, pressure data, and final reports that provide complete visibility and documentation of test activities.
Pressure Test Trailer
Charps’ pressure test trailers are equipped to support safe, efficient, and reliable hydrostatic testing operations. Designed for rapid mobilization, they serve as the operational hub for testing activities in the field.
Monitoring & Data Acquisition
Integrated monitoring equipment provides accurate pressure data collection throughout the test, helping operators maintain visibility and confidence from start to finish.
Manifolds, Pumps & Test Equipment
Specialized pumps, manifolds, and support equipment allow Charps crews to efficiently manage filling, pressurization, testing, and dewatering activities across a variety of project conditions.
Ready for Any Environment
Whether operating in remote locations, urban environments, or environmentally sensitive areas, Charps’ equipment fleet is designed to support safe and dependable project execution.
Proven Testing Practices. Enhanced by Real-Time Intelligence.
Charps combines proven hydrostatic testing practices with advanced PipeSense technology to provide operators with greater visibility, accuracy, and confidence throughout every phase of testing. From planning and stabilization through final reporting, our integrated approach helps reduce downtime, improve decision-making, and enhance overall test reliability.
Our Testing Process
1. Plan
Every test begins with detailed planning, engineering coordination, and review of project requirements.
Project-Specific Preparation
2. Fill & Stabilize
Controlled filling and stabilization procedures establish the conditions required for accurate test results.
Building a Reliable Baseline
3. Test & Monitor
Pressure data is continuously monitored throughout testing to ensure compliance and identify anomalies.
Visibility Throughout the Process
4. Analyze
PipeSense technology applies advanced analytics and temperature-compensated pressure analysis to help distinguish thermal effects from actual leak events.
Separating Noise from Reality
5. Dewater & Dry
Following successful testing, dewatering and drying operations prepare the asset for commissioning.
Preparing for Service
6. Report
Comprehensive digital records, test data, and reporting provide operators with complete documentation and visibility.
Documented and Defensible
Powered by PipeSense Technology
Real-time monitoring, temperature-corrected pressure analysis, advanced leak detection, and digital reporting provide operators with greater confidence and visibility throughout the testing process.
Leak Detection & Localization
Know More Than Whether a Leak Exists
Traditional hydrostatic testing can confirm a pressure loss, but determining the source of that loss often requires additional investigation, downtime, and cost. Charps and PipeSense provide operators with greater visibility into test performance through advanced monitoring, analytics, and leak localization capabilities.
Leak Localization
Narrow the Search Area
PipeSense technology can support leak localization accuracy typically within ±50 feet, helping reduce excavation scope, troubleshooting time, and project delays.
Reduced Downtime
Keep Projects Moving
Faster detection, analysis, and investigation help operators minimize downtime, control costs, and return assets to service more efficiently.
Near Real-Time Detection
Respond Faster to Pressure Anomalies
High-speed pressure monitoring helps identify abnormal pressure behavior as it occurs, allowing teams to investigate potential issues sooner.
Temperature-Compensated Analysis
Reduce False Positives
Advanced analytics help distinguish normal thermal effects from potential leak events, improving confidence in test results and reducing unnecessary retesting.
The PipeSense Advantage
Instead of simply identifying that a pressure loss has occurred, operators gain access to advanced monitoring and analytics that provide greater visibility into test performance and support faster, more informed decision-making.
Hilly Terrain & Elevation Testing
Experience Where Testing Gets More Complex
Pipeline testing in mountainous and variable-elevation terrain requires specialized planning, pressure management, and field execution expertise. Charps has experience supporting hydrostatic testing programs in challenging environments where elevation changes, limited access, and long test segments can introduce additional complexity.
Elevation Management
Built for Variable Terrain
Careful pressure management strategies help ensure safe and reliable testing across significant elevation changes.
Remote Access Locations
Prepared for Challenging Conditions
Our teams are equipped to support projects in remote areas where logistics, access, and mobilization require additional planning.
Long-Distance Test Segments
Managing Complex Test Configurations
Experience coordinating testing activities across lengthy pipeline segments where natural test breaks may be limited.
Project-Specific Solutions
No Two Tests Are the Same
Testing strategies are tailored to project conditions, helping operators achieve safe, compliant, and reliable results regardless of terrain.
Built Around Industry Standards
Charps performs hydrostatic testing services in accordance with applicable federal, state, operator, and industry requirements. Our teams work closely with operators, engineering firms, inspectors, and integrity groups to ensure testing activities are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with project specifications.
Regulatory Compliance
Testing programs are executed in accordance with applicable federal, state, operator, and industry requirements, helping ensure safe and compliant project delivery.
Meeting Industry Requirements
Operator & Project Specifications
Every project is planned and executed to align with operator-specific procedures, engineering requirements, and testing criteria.
Tailored to Your Standards
Documentation & Verification
Comprehensive records, test data, and reporting provide the documentation needed for project verification, stakeholder review, and regulatory compliance.
Supporting Confidence and Accountability
Safety Built Into Every Project
Safety is foundational to every Charps project. Our Health, Safety, and Environmental program is integrated into all hydrostatic testing operations through structured planning, experienced field leadership, workforce training, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Protecting People
Project-specific hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and field-level planning help identify and mitigate risks before work begins.
Safety Starts with Planning
Protecting the Environment
Environmental protection measures, spill prevention procedures, and site-specific controls help minimize project impacts and support regulatory compliance.
Responsible Project Execution
Building a Strong Safety Culture
Ongoing workforce training, leadership development, operator qualification support, and continuous improvement initiatives reinforce safe work practices across every project.
Training, Accountability, and Leadership
Stay Connected Throughout the Test
Operators need more than a pass/fail result. They need visibility into test performance, access to critical data, and confidence that documentation is accurate and readily available. Through PipeSense HydroView, clients gain real-time insight into testing activities from start to finish.
Live Test Visibility
Monitor Progress in Real Time
Access live pressure monitoring dashboards and testing data throughout the duration of the test, helping teams stay informed and make decisions faster.
Intelligent Alerts & Analysis
See What Matters Most
Temperature-corrected pressure trends, pressure anomaly notifications, and advanced analytics provide greater confidence in test performance and results.
Complete Digital Documentation
From Test Data to Final Reports
Time-stamped pressure records, digital reporting, and final integrity documentation provide a comprehensive record of testing activities and outcomes.
Powered by HydroView
Real-time monitoring, pressure trending, leak alerts, digital reporting, and test documentation are all accessible through PipeSense HydroView, providing greater transparency and visibility throughout the testing process.