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High Pressure Volume Controllers

Product Code : HPDPC

The GDS Advanced Pressure/Volume Controller (HPDPC) is a general-purpose water pressure source and volume change for the precise regulation and measurement of fluid pressure and volume change. The advanced version offers the highest level of accuracy, resolution and control and is the defacto standard for research devices. The high pressure version is available in pressure ranges from of 8MPa to 64MPa and a volumetric capacity of 200cm3. High pressure controllers can be used with water, oil or air.

 

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High Pressure Volume Controllers
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Key features of GDS controllers Benefits to the user
Does not require a supply of compressed air to function: GDS pressure controllers do not rely on lab air supplies.
Controlled with or without a PC: The GDS pressure controllers can be controlled directly from a computer using the USB 2.0 interface and GDSLAB or with the Smart Keypad (optional for ELDPC) the controller can be configured as a completely stand-alone device.
Accurate measurement: Pressure is measured by an integral pressure transducer. Volume change is measured by counting the steps of the incremental motor.
GDS controllers automatically protect themselves from pressure and volume over-ranges: All GDS pressure controllers are self-protecting and can also be programmed to protect any attached equipment.
Controllers are an ideal back-pressure source: Allowing the measurement of change in volume of the test specimen with no requirement for a separate volume change device.
Controllers can be used with different media: The ELDPC, STDDPC and ADVDPC run using water or oil and GDS have an ADVDPC (1000cc) specifically for use with air below 2MPa.
Computer Interface

USB
Pressure Range (MPa)

8 to 64MPa

 

 

Tests supported by the High Pressure Volume Controllers, high pressure volume controllers equipment for rock testing:-

Constant Head Permeability

The constant head test simply maintains a constant differential in pressure between the top and the base of the specimen (top pressure is always set higher than the base pressure). The flow is then measured on the top controller and the base controller.  Please note: Some apparatus may require additional components or software modules to perform certain tests.

Constant Head Permeability rock test equipment
Constant Pressure Source

All GDS controllers are designed for use as constant pressure sources.  The stepper motor constantly adjusts itself to ensure the desired pressure is maintained, with the additional advantage that volume change is measured to 1 cubic mm* (*except the pneumatic controller which only regulates pressure and has no capability for measuring volume change or flow).

Constant Pressure Source rock test equipment
Constant Rate of Flow Permeability

The constant rate of flow test simply maintains a constant base pressure whilst applying a constant flow through the top of the specimen. A maximum hydraulic gradient can be set which will pause the rate of flow if the pressure differential between the top and the base of the sample gets too large.  Please note: Some apparatus may require additional components or software modules to perform certain tests.

Constant Rate of Flow Permeability rock test equipment
Pore Water Volume Change

Soil testing involves the application of pressure (stress) and the resulting measurement of strain either by measuring displacements or volume change. GDS pressure/volume controllers can apply pressure and measure volume change, or alternatively can apply volume change and measure the resulting pressure. Essential for soil testing.  Please note: Some apparatus may require additional components or software modules to perform certain tests.

Pore Water Volume Change rock test equipment

Standards for the High Pressure Volume Controllers, high pressure volume controllers equipment for rock testing:-