aging

Overview

Comprehensive aging facility featuring multiple precision ovens and PTFE-lined autoclaves for accelerated aging studies. Enables simulation of long-term field service conditions per NORSOK M-710 and other industry standards.

Example outputs

  • Arrhenius Life Prediction Plot

    Semi-logarithmic plot of property retention vs aging time at multiple temperatures used for service life extrapolation.

  • Property Retention Comparison

    Comparison of tensile strength, elongation, and modulus retention after aging for different material candidates.

Specifications

Set of 6 Precision Ovens
Temperature Range: RT to 300°C
PTFE-Lined Autoclaves
Pressure Capability to 200 bar
Multiple Chamber Sizes
Data Logging and Control

Applications

  • Aging Studies (NORSOK M-710)
  • Reliability Studies
  • Product Performance Enhancement
  • New Product Development
  • Chemical Compatibility Testing
  • Life Prediction Studies

Key Capabilities

  • Thermal aging (air, inert gas)
  • Fluid immersion aging
  • Pressure aging
  • Combined stress aging
  • Long-term exposure testing

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Use cases

  • NORSOK M-710 Qualification

    Complete aging program for elastomer qualification including thermal and fluid aging

  • Service Life Prediction

    Accelerated aging study to predict seal lifetime in subsea control fluid

  • Chemical Compatibility Assessment

    Immersion testing in customer-specific process fluids at service temperature

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