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Following the recent upgrade and rationalisation of the Cryogenic test facility, we have now completed a full and extensive commissioning period successfully. Whilst there remains’ some further additions and alterations, we are 100% operational.
The modernisation of the facility allows more flexibility; its agility means we can accommodate six individual tests running concurrently, something unthinkable six months ago and because of the uniformity of test panels, each test cell is identical enhancing the safety of operation and operator. Greater controllability has significantly improved increasing operator productivity.
Following the commissioning phase we have now carried out Low temperature and high pressure cycling tests for AKER Solutions of Indonesia, FMC Dunfermline and Glasgow with FMC engineers from Houston overseeing the first qualification tests.
In addition to this and running in parallel we have completed high pressure gas testing for Emerson and further low temperature and high pressure testing for SP-1 and Crane Stockham.
The start of 2012 has been an extremely demanding period for our Technicians. The flexibility of the test cells meant that we have met and satisfied each of our customer’s requirements.
Shown in the picture are Steven Davidson, Gordon Scott, Andrew Wishart and Steven Davidson Junior, four tests running concurrently. An intensive training program led by Steven Davidson and Stuart Penman has increased our capability and capacity to undertake the volume of activities currently programmed.
Many thanks go to Steven Davidson our Team Leader the architect and designer behind the network of controls and control systems.
Special thanks to Alistair Wilson has spent many demanding hours working away from home constructing the test panels and installing the equipment and also working closely with Steven during the commissioning phase.
Alistair was ably supported by the industrious Shane Smith throughout. Ian Mann, Brian Findlay and Nick Clayton’s participation is also very much appreciated. The whole test facility was completed in a professional manner. And of course not forgetting Ian Cheyne without whom none of this would have happened, his orchestration and support was very much appreciated by everyone here.
This of course is not the end; our customers are demanding more, higher pressures, increased temperatures and increased tests; we need to remain focussed and aim to meet their needs pushing our capability even further.
Posted on January 25th, 2012 
Author Score Europe Limited