Process safety testing is used to develop the data on which fire and explosion hazard assessments and incident investigations should be based. Testing focuses on assessing the flammability, combustibility, and thermal properties of materials, and specifically determining the temperature, pressure, and other conditions under which a fire or explosion will occur. Testing is performed in accordance with relevant U.S. and international standards, and Chilworth Technology is represented on many of the standards committees. Our testing capabilities are described in the sections listed above.

Our clients are constantly pushing the boundaries of science - developing new products, equipment, and technologies, and conceptualizing processes using new materials and extreme conditions. Since we are a partner with our clients in these activities, Chilworth Technology is not satisfied simply with being proficient in standardized tests. Rather, we understand the tests and the underlying science, and have experience modifying standard tests and developing new tests to generate the data and information that our clients and we need to assess the safety and performance of new products, materials, technologies, and processes.