SOLV® is a UKAS-accredited inspection body, offering a full range of inspection and verification services under the VERISOLV® name.
We provide expert services in Uncertainty Analysis, Audits, and Independent Verification, ensuring that key measurement systems meet regulatory and industry standards.
Our services help clients manage risks, meet compliance requirements, and optimize performance, providing confidence in the accuracy and integrity of their systems and processes.
Uncertainty Analysis
SOLV®’s Uncertainty Analysis Inspection Services are designed to ensure hydrocarbon measurement systems meet regulatory requirements, minimizing uncertainty and financial risk. Given the variability in standards across regions, operators, and contracts, our analyses provide verified results that comply with both regulatory and contractual obligations.
With over 20 years of experience, SOLV® has pioneered the use of Monte Carlo simulation methods in flow measurement, tackling complex systems such as hydrocarbon allocation and multiphase flow meters. Our models ensure accuracy to within ≤0.01%, providing enhanced certainty for clients. SOLV® follows industry standards like ISO 5168:2005 and API MPMS Chapter 13.3:2022. As a UKAS-accredited body under ISO/IEC 17020:2012, our clients can trust that our analyses meet the highest standards of independence and quality assurance.
Audits
SOLV®’s Audit Inspection Services ensure Custody Transfer measurement systems comply with international standards, covering all aspects of design, operation, and maintenance. Our audits thoroughly assess measurement systems for adherence to regulations, industry standards, contractual requirements, and best practices, giving clients confidence in the reliability of their data.
Audits are conducted in alignment with the Energy Institute’s HM60:2019 guidelines, ensuring compliance at every level of the measurement process. SOLV® provides these services as part of its UKAS ISO/IEC 17020:2012 accreditation, which guarantees our audits are performed with impartiality and the highest level of technical competence.
Independent Verification
SOLV® offers comprehensive Independent Verification Services to oversee critical processes, ensuring they meet stringent regulatory and quality standards.
Our services cover:
- Meter Calibration: Ensuring accurate and traceable calibration at certified facilities, with results that meet international standards.
- Design Reviews: Providing expert guidance and resolving technical issues through document and design reviews.
- Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs): Verifying that equipment meets all required specifications before leaving the manufacturer’s facility.
- Site Acceptance Tests (SATs): Overseeing on-site testing to ensure operational compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
As an inspection body accredited to ISO/IEC 17020:2012 by UKAS, SOLV® ensures every step of the verification process is carried out with impartiality, accuracy, and full transparency, giving clients confidence in the integrity of their systems and equipment.