Patent ID: 8935951
Filing Date: 2015-01-20
Classification: G01N

Abstract:
1. A method of testing a tubular component, the method comprising the steps of: providing a test tool comprising: a first engaging element comprising a lock mechanism and a seal element, wherein the lock mechanism and the seal element of the first engaging element are both adapted for location within the tubular component to be tested and to engage an internal wall of the tubular component to be tested; a second engaging element comprising a lock mechanism and a seal element, wherein the lock mechanism and the seal element of the second engaging element are both adapted for location within the tubular component to be tested and to engage an internal wall of the tubular component to be tested; a force-generating arrangement adapted to apply an axial tensile test force to a section of the wall of the tubular component via the lock mechanism of the first and second engaging elements while a fluid test pressure is applied to the wall section; mounting the test tool within the tubular component to be tested; engaging the first and second axially spaced portions of the internal wall of the tubular component with the first and second engaging elements of the test tool; applying the fluid test pressure to the wall section of the tubular component between the first and second engaging elements; and applying the axial tensile test force to the wall section of the tubular component via the first and second engaging elements, wherein the step of applying the test pressure and the step of applying the axial tensile test force are separate steps.