Selecting an Air Pressure Booster for 1500 psi Valve Testing

Hey everyone, we're setting up a pneumatic cycle test for a ball valve and need to reach 1500 psi air pressure. Our shop air supply is 100-120 psi, and we're considering the ATO-APB-15:1 air pressure booster.

The test requirements:

1. Pressurize a 40-cubic-inch volume from 15 psi to 1500 psi.
2. Cycle every 20 seconds for 5000 cycles.
3. Estimated flow rate: 160 cubic inches/min (2.6 L/min).

ATO initially recommended two 25:1 boosters in parallel, but that's beyond our budget. We think a single 15:1 booster should work if we maintain pressure.

Would this setup work? How much would the output pressure vary? Any advice would be great!

Hey everyone, we're setting up a pneumatic cycle test for a ball valve and need to reach 1500 psi air pressure. Our shop air supply is 100-120 psi, and we're considering the ATO-APB-15:1 air pressure booster.

The test requirements:

1. Pressurize a 40-cubic-inch volume from 15 psi to 1500 psi.
2. Cycle every 20 seconds for 5000 cycles.
3. Estimated flow rate: 160 cubic inches/min (2.6 L/min).

ATO initially recommended two 25:1 boosters in parallel, but that's beyond our budget. We think a single 15:1 booster should work if we maintain pressure.

Would this setup work? How much would the output pressure vary? Any advice would be great!A 15:1 booster should theoretically work, but you need to consider a few things:
Boosters don’t provide continuous pressure; they work in pulses. A high-pressure air storage tank would help smooth fluctuations.
The actual flow rate of the booster could be lower than its rated output due to cycle losses. Make sure it can handle 2.6 L/min sustained flow.
A high-pressure regulator will be necessary to fine-tune the output pressure.
Did ATO mention if the ATO-APB-15:1 includes a regulator?

Since you’re running 5000 cycles at 20 seconds per cycle, you need to make sure your booster can recharge fast enough between cycles.
ATO, what’s the actual flow rate of the ATO-APB-15:1 under load? If OP needs 2.6 L/min at 1500 psi, will one booster be enough, or will pressure drop over time?

Since you’re running 5000 cycles at 20 seconds per cycle, you need to make sure your booster can recharge fast enough between cycles.
ATO, what’s the actual flow rate of the ATO-APB-15:1 under load? If OP needs 2.6 L/min at 1500 psi, will one booster be enough, or will pressure drop over time?To meet your test requirements, we originally recommended two 25:1 air boosters in parallel because:
1. A higher compression ratio (25:1) provides faster pressurization.
2. Two boosters improve flow rate and recovery time, ensuring pressure stability across cycles.

However, if budget constraints prevent using two 25:1 boosters, a single 15:1 booster may work if you have:
1. 120 psi input pressure (higher is better for performance).
2. A sufficiently large air storage tank to buffer pressure fluctuations.
3. A high-pressure regulator to prevent overpressure and maintain steady output.

Peripheral components, such as intake pressure gauges, high-pressure gauges, and regulating valves, must be sourced separately. We only supply the booster.