Verified Pressure Integrity for Critical Oilfield Equipment

In oil and gas operations, pressure control components must perform flawlessly under extreme conditions.
At NorthStar Technologies – Oil & Gas Division, we provide API-Q2 certified Hydrostatic Pressure Testing to validate the structural integrity, sealing capability, and overall safety of your equipment before it returns to service.

This critical testing process confirms that each component can withstand the working pressures it was designed for — ensuring operational reliability, personnel safety, and full compliance with industry regulations.

Purpose of Hydrostatic Testing

Every day, flow iron, valves, manifolds, and fittings endure high-pressure environments that expose them to fatigue, corrosion, and wear.
Hydrostatic testing uses controlled pressurization with water to simulate real-world pressure loads, confirming that equipment can maintain integrity without deformation or leaks.

By performing hydrostatic testing as part of a regular recertification and inspection program, operators can:

• Validate equipment for continued use
• Detect pressure boundary weaknesses
• Maintain compliance with OEM and API standards
• Reduce the risk of in-field failure or blowout
• Extend asset service life and reliability

Our Process

All testing performed by NorthStar Technologies follows documented API-Q2 Certified Quality Procedures, ensuring precision, safety, and traceable results.

Step 1: Preparation
Components are inspected, cleaned, and fitted with secure end caps and fittings suitable for the specific pressure test.

Step 2: Controlled Pressurization
The equipment is filled with water and pressurized to a predetermined value (typically exceeding operating pressure) using calibrated gauges and instrumentation.

Step 3: Monitoring and Verification
Pressure levels are held and monitored for a specified duration. Technicians inspect for any signs of leakage, deformation, or pressure drop.

Step 4: Evaluation and Documentation
Results are recorded, compared to OEM and API-Q2 standards, and entered into our digital recordkeeping system.

Step 5: Certification
Each unit is certified, serialized, and returned with full pressure test documentation, including pressure curves, duration, and verification data.

Applications

Hydrostatic testing is an essential part of recertification for:

• Flow iron and pressure pumping lines
• Plug valves and manifolds
• Choke and treating iron
• Crosses, tees, and adapters
• Flanged and threaded assemblies
• High-pressure piping systems

Benefits of Hydrostatic Pressure Testing

• Ensures Pressure Integrity – Verifies that every component can safely contain operating pressure.
• Prevents Failures and Leaks – Detects weak points before they cause incidents in the field.
• Verifies OEM Compliance – Confirms that repaired or recertified parts meet original design criteria.
• Enhances Safety and Reliability – Reduces the risk of injury and unplanned downtime.
• Provides Complete Documentation – Traceable test records for every item inspected.

Certified Quality and Traceability

NorthStar Technologies conducts all hydrostatic testing under its API-Q2 Certified Quality Management System (QMS).
This framework ensures every test is repeatable, auditable, and supported by traceable data.

Our Quality System Includes:

• Calibrated test equipment and gauges
• Controlled environmental and safety conditions
• Qualified pressure-test technicians
• Serialized test records and digital archiving
• Photo documentation and certification retention

Each hydrostatic test certificate serves as verifiable proof that your equipment meets industry and customer-specific pressure standards.

Industries Served

• Upstream and midstream oil and gas
• Pressure pumping and stimulation
• Flowback and well service
• Midstream containment and transfer
• Industrial power and manufacturing

Nationwide Coverage

NorthStar Technologies proudly provides hydrostatic pressure testing and recertification services nationwide, serving clients across the eastern, southeastern, and midwestern United States.

Common Service Regions:
Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, West Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, Illinois, and Wisconsin.

Through our ship-and-return service, clients can send equipment from anywhere in the United States for testing, certification, and rapid turnaround.

Why Choose NorthStar Technologies for Hydrostatic Testing

• API-Q2 Certified Testing Process
• Calibrated Pressure Testing Equipment
• Experienced Technicians with oilfield and industrial expertise
• Full Certification and Traceable Reports
• OEM-Compliant Standards and Documentation
• Nationwide Ship-and-Return Logistics

When you choose NorthStar Technologies, you’re choosing certified quality, experienced professionals, and proven reliability.

Schedule Certified Hydrostatic Pressure Testing Today.
Protect your personnel, your assets, and your operation with API-Q2 certified verification from NorthStar Technologies – Oil & Gas Division.

Phone: (304) 933-1024