Overview
Regulatory and insurance frameworks often require periodic performance testing of deluge fire suppression systems.
Wet testing — discharging water through the system — causes corrosion, scale build-up, equipment damage, production disruption, and costly post-test cleaning and reinstatement. Yet the testing obligation remains non-negotiable.
Why It Happens
Wet testing requires bagging of electrical equipment, evacuation of operational areas, disposal of contaminated water, and post-test drying and inspection of all wetted systems. Corrosion under insulation (CUI) risk is elevated each time water saturates lagging. In some offshore or remote locations, water discharge is environmentally constrained or physically impractical, making wet testing logistically challenging.
How It Can Be Fixed
Replace wet testing with Paradigm’s Dry-Flo® dry testing technology. Dry-Flo® flows low-pressure conditioned air through the deluge system while sensors and software record flow performance, verify compliance with design specifications, and identify blockages or faults — all without discharging a single litre of water. DNV has qualified Dry-Flo® as an acceptable substitute for wet testing for up to 10 years.
Why Paradigm
This is where Paradigm makes the difference. With a field-proven global track record, we bring both the technology and the expertise to resolve stuck pig incidents quickly and safely. Our proprietary tools, including Find-Block® for pinpoint location and Pipe-Pulse® for controlled remediation, have been deployed successfully across some of the world’s most challenging pipelines. Safety is at the heart of our operations, ensuring that interventions minimize risk while restoring flow. More than just a service provider, Paradigm partners with operators to deliver long-term assurance—designing pigging strategies and preventive measures to keep pipelines running smoothly.
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