Testing and Quality Control

Each part manufactured by FEDCO is checked for dimensional accuracy, and all third-party components are checked for compliance with specifications.

Each FEDCO pump or HPB booster is hydrostatic tested to verify integrity of all pressure containment components. Pressure is maintained for at least 15 minutes. Any visible leakage is considered a failed test.

Each unit is performance tested for flow, pressure differential, and absorbed power at the duty point to verify that the design performance has been obtained. Tests generally conform to Hydraulic Institute and ASME test code for centrifugal pump testing.

Test loop capacities from 100 to 900 hp: Fedco has developed in-house testing software with complete data acquisition for each loop so that all performance data on each test is recorded and evaluated.