How long does it take to test a valve?

The typical hydrodynamic test can be completed in 30-45 days. Provided below is a guide for durability testing at difference cycle rates:

AWT
to 200,000,000 cycles at 800cpm (~ 180 days) at 1000cpm (~ 140 days)

Quasi Real-time Durability
to 80,000,000 at 200bpm (~ 278 days)

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