Online valve testing and diagnostics for critical process systems
Fairtex provides online valve testing solutions designed to evaluate the performance and operational condition of critical valves while facilities remain in operation. The solution enables end-users to collect performance data, compare operational behavior against reference conditions, and identify maintenance requirements without unnecessary production interruption.
Our online valve testing solutions support shutdown integrity management, predictive maintenance planning, and process reliability improvement for oil and gas, energy, petrochemical, and industrial facilities. Fairtex integrates testing and diagnostic capabilities into existing control and safety architectures to provide operational visibility and lifecycle support for critical valve systems.
Typical applications: emergency shutdown valves, safety instrumented systems, process isolation valves, pipeline shutdown systems, control valves, actuator diagnostics, and critical valve performance monitoring.
What this service covers
Partial Stroke Testing (PST)
Fairtex provides Partial Stroke Testing solutions that allow shutdown valves to be tested during live operation without fully interrupting the process. PST helps verify valve movement capability, actuator responsiveness, and shutdown readiness while minimizing operational disruption.
Full Stroke Testing (FST) and solenoid valve testing
We support Full Stroke Testing and Solenoid Operated Valve (SOV) testing to assess complete valve functionality, actuator performance, and shutdown sequence reliability. These tests help identify operational degradation and confirm safety system responsiveness.
Valve diagnostics and performance monitoring
Fairtex integrates valve diagnostic controllers and online monitoring systems that capture operational data during facility uptime. The collected data supports maintenance planning, spare part forecasting, failure trend analysis, and optimized procurement scheduling.
Key Takeaways
- Enables valve diagnostics while facilities remain operational.
- Supports PST, FST, and SOV testing for critical shutdown valves.
- Provides performance data for predictive maintenance and planning.
- Helps reduce downtime exposure through condition-based maintenance insights.
