High-Pressure Testing Chamber (IMAGE)

Southwest Research Institute

High-Pressure Testing Chamber

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SwRI’s new 30-inch pressure vessel takes roughly two minutes to close. Similar vessels can take 30 to 45 minutes. The vessel accommodates testing at pressures of up to 16,500 psig, simulating the deepest ocean regions.

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Southwest Research Institute

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