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Independent testing and evaluation

The BEWI Universal Protector has been independently tested and evaluated by Equinor and Kiwa.

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Time spent on mounting and removal is reduced by 80%

A producer of tubular solutions has performed the most comprehensive range of evaluation, whereas Equinor and Kiwa have benchmarked more specific features. The three parties have in sum covered all major aspects of the BEWI Universal Protector.

Turning of the BEWI Universal protector's cap on a pipe

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Handling

The connection integrity is preserved during transport, loading/unloading and handling

Status: Approved

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Assembly

Time spent on mounting and removal is reduced by 80%.

Status: Approved

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Storage

Vallourec reduced Storage Volume Effect from 200 to 32 Stock Keeping Units (SKU). Overall effect in storage footprint requirements reduced with 80%.

Status: Approved

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Impact

The soft plastic material was able to absorb impacts according to API 5 CT requirements well and remained intact.

Status: Approved

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Fitability

The fitting on the connection was considered good and covers various foot pound classes.

Status: Approved

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Wettability

The elastic material in the protector returns to its original shape and ensures overall integrity from water and debris ingress.

Status: Approved

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Cleaning

High-pressure cold water is the preferred method for cleaning the BEWI Universal Protectors.

Status: Approved

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Corrosion, Long Term Test

Long-term outdoor storage over periods up to 25 weeks in Norway, Brazil and Abu Dhabi covering winter-, hot summer- and tropical environment. No sign of any humidity-, sand grain-, debris ingress or pitting corrosion. 

Status: Approved

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See the full test results

KIWA API 5C Test Report

Corrosion Test: Visual Inspection

Corrosion Test: Certificate

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Do you have any questions regarding our test results? Get in touch, and I'll be happy to help!

Kai Thrones
CMO
+47 930 17 165
kai.thrones@bewienergy.com
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