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A pressure testing unit for pressure testing equipment including a test cell having first and second side walls, a cell frame, a lid pivotally mounted on the first side wall, a first tie rod disposed through the cell frame, a second tie rod disposed through the cell frame, a first impact plate remov

A pressure testing unit for pressure testing equipment including a test cell having first and second side walls, a cell frame, a lid pivotally mounted on the first side wall, a first tie rod disposed through the cell frame, a second tie rod disposed through the cell frame, a first impact plate removably secured to proximal ends of the first and second side walls and proximal ends of the first and second tie rods, and a second impact plate removably secured to distal ends of the first and second side walls and distal ends of the first and second tie rods. The test cell may be lengthened by attaching a second test cell thereto. One of the impact plates may be removed from the test cell, and receptacles on the test cell may be connected to receptacles on the second test cell.

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1. A pressure test cell for pressure testing equipment, comprising: a first side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, a second side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, and a cell frame operatively associated w

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A pressure test cell for pressure testing equipment, comprising: a first side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, a second side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end, and a cell frame operatively associated with the first and second side walls, the cell frame having a first vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the first side wall, a second vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a bottom brace positioned between the inner surfaces of the first and second side walls and between the first and second vertical posts, wherein each of the first and second vertical posts includes an opening;a lid pivotally mounted on the outer surface of the first side wall;a first tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the first tie rod being disposed through the opening of the first vertical post;a second tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the second tie rod being disposed through the opening of the second vertical post;a first impact plate including a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein the proximal end of the first tie rod extends through the first aperture and the proximal end of the second tie rod extends through the second aperture for fixation of the first impact plate to the proximal ends of the first and second side walls; anda second impact plate including a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein the distal end of the first tie rod extends through the first aperture of the second impact plate and the distal end of the second tie rod extends through the second aperture of the second impact plate for fixation of the second impact plate to the distal ends of the first and second side walls. 2. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising: a first frame link having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the first frame link being affixed to the first vertical post;a second frame link having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the second frame link being affixed to the second vertical post, the upper end of the second frame link including an opening;a first lid beam having a first end and second end, the second end of the lid beam including an opening;a locking system including a first locking pin;wherein the first end of the first lid beam is pivotally mounted to the upper end of the first frame link;wherein the lid is operatively attached to the first lid beam; andwherein with the lid in a closed position, the first locking pin is disposed through the opening in the second end of the first lid beam and the opening in the upper end of the second frame link to secure the lid in the closed position. 3. The pressure test cell of claim 2, further comprising a spar operatively connected to the lid and the first lid beam. 4. The pressure test cell of claim 3, wherein the spar contains a lifting receptacle configured to engage a lifting device for lifting the pressure test cell. 5. The pressure test cell of claim 2, further comprising: a second cell frame having a first vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the first side wall, a second vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a bottom brace positioned between the inner surfaces of the first and second side walls and between the first and second vertical posts of the second cell frame, wherein each of the vertical posts of the second cell frame includes an opening;a second lid beam having a first end and a second end, the second end of the second lid beam including an opening;wherein the first end of the second lid beam is pivotally mounted to the upper end of the first frame link of the second cell frame;wherein the lid is operatively attached to the second lid beam;wherein the locking pin system further includes a second locking pin and a guide rod operatively connected to the first and second locking pins;wherein when the lid is in the closed position and the guide rod actuated to lock the lid in place, the first locking pin is disposed through the opening in the second end of the first lid beam and the opening in the upper end of the second frame link of the first cell frame, and the second locking pin is disposed through the opening in the second end of the second lid beam and the opening in the upper end of the second frame link of the second cell frame. 6. The pressure test cell of claim 1 further comprising a lid opening assembly that includes: an arm attached to the lid; anda piston member extending from a cylinder, wherein the piston member is attached to the arm, and wherein the cylinder is attached to the first vertical post. 7. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising a third tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end and a fourth tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the bottom brace includes a first opening and a second opening, wherein the third tie rod is disposed through the first opening of the bottom brace and the fourth tie rod is disposed through the second opening of the bottom brace, and wherein the bottom brace is positioned at a base of the pressure test cell. 8. The pressure test cell of claim 7, further comprising a floor structure positioned below the bottom brace, wherein the floor structure interconnects a base of the first side wall and a base of the second side wall. 9. The pressure test cell of claim 8, further comprising a longitudinal brace attached to an internal surface of the floor structure for additional structural support. 10. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising a portal through the first side wall or the second side wall, wherein the portal is configured to allow access by a monitoring equipment to the equipment within the pressure test cell that is undergoing pressure testing. 11. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising a leveling assembly configured to level the pressure test cell relative to a ground surface, the leveling assembly including a leveling bracket affixed to either the first or second side walls, the leveling bracket having disposed therethrough a threaded leg with a plate foot that may be raised or lowered to level the pressure test cell. 12. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising a stabilization assembly configured for stabilizing the pressure test cell relative to a ground surface as the lid is opened and closed, the stabilization assembly including: a rod affixed to the first or second vertical post;a pivoting plate having a first end and a second end, the first end of the pivoting plate being operatively connected to the rod; anda threaded leg operatively connected to the second end of the pivoting plate. 13. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising a first horizontal support beam positioned on the outer surface of the first side wall and a second horizontal support beam positioned on the outer surface of the second side wall for additional structural support. 14. The pressure test cell of claim 1, further comprising a first receptacle attached to the distal end of the first side wall and a second receptacle attached to the distal end of the second side wall for connecting the pressure test cell to a second pressure test cell to form a lengthened pressure testing unit for pressure testing equipment. 15. A variable length pressure testing unit comprising: a first test cell operatively attached to a second test cell, wherein the first test cell includes:a first side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end;a second side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end;a cell frame having a first vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the first side wall, a second vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the second side wall opposite the first side wall, and a bottom brace positioned between the inner surfaces of the first and second side walls and between the first and second vertical posts of the second test cell, wherein each of the first and second vertical posts of the second test cell includes an opening;a lid pivotally mounted on the outer surface of the first side wall of the second test cell;a first tie having a proximal end and a distal end, the first tie rod being disposed through the opening of the first vertical post of the second test cell;a second tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the second tie rod being disposed through the opening of the second vertical post of the second test cell;an impact plate including a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein the proximal end of the first tie rod of the second test cell extends through the first aperture and the proximal end of the second tie rod of the second test cell extends through the second aperture for fixation of the impact plate to the proximal ends of the first and second side walls of the second test cell;a first receptacle attached to the distal end of the first side wall;a second receptacle attached to the distal end of the second side wall; andwherein the second test cell includes:a first side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end;a second side wall having an outer surface, an inner surface, a proximal end, and a distal end;a cell frame having a first vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the first side wall of the second test cell, a second vertical post positioned on the outer surface of the second side wall opposite the first side wall of the second test cell, and a bottom brace positioned between the inner surfaces of the first and second side walls and between the first and second vertical posts of the second test cell, wherein each of the first and second vertical posts of the second test cell includes an opening;a lid pivotally mounted on the outer surface of the first side wall of the second test cell;a first tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the first tie rod being disposed through the opening of the first vertical post of the second test cell;a second tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end, the second tie rod being disposed through the opening of the second vertical post of the second test cell;an impact plate including a first aperture and a second aperture, wherein the distal end of the first tie rod of the second test cell extends through the first aperture and the distal end of the second tie rod of the second test cell extends through the second aperture for fixation of the impact plate to the distal ends of the first and second side walls of the second test cell;a first receptacle attached to the proximal end of the first side wall of the second test cell;a second receptacle attached to the proximal end of the second side wall of the second test cell;wherein the first receptacles of the first and second test cells are operatively connected together and the second receptacles of the first and second test cells are operatively connected together. 16. The variable length pressure testing unit of claim 15, wherein the first and second receptacles of the first test cell and the first and second receptacle of the second test cell each includes an aperture; wherein a first mating pin engages the aperture of the first receptacle of the first test cell and the aperture of the first receptacle of the second test cell; and wherein a second mating pin engages the aperture of the second receptacle of the first test cell and the aperture of the second receptacle of the second test cell. 17. The variable length pressure testing unit of claim 15, further comprising: a first coupler connecting the distal end of the first tie rod of the first test cell to the proximal end of the first tie rod of the second test cell; anda second coupler connecting the distal end of the second tie rod of the first test cell to the proximal end of the second tie rod of the second test cell. 18. The variable length pressure testing unit of claim 15, wherein the first test cell further comprises: a third tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end;a fourth tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein the bottom brace of the first test cell includes a first opening and a second opening, wherein the third tie rod is disposed through the first opening of the bottom brace of the first test cell and the fourth tie rod is disposed through the second opening of the bottom brace of the first test cell; andwherein the second test cell further comprises:a third tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end;a fourth tie rod having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein the bottom brace of the second test cell includes a first opening and a second opening, wherein the third tie rod of the second test cell is disposed through the first opening of the bottom brace of the second test cell and the fourth tie rod of the second test cell is disposed through the second opening of the bottom brace of the second test cell. 19. The variable length pressure testing unit of claim 15, wherein the first test cell further comprises: a first frame link having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the first frame link being affixed to the first vertical post of the first test cell;a second frame link having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the second frame link being affixed to the second vertical post of the first test cell, the upper end of the second frame link including an opening;a lid beam operatively attached to the lid of the first test cell, the lid beam having a first end and a second end, the second end of the lid beam including an opening, the first end of the lid beam being pivotally mounted to the upper end of the first frame link; andwherein the second test cell further comprises:a first frame link having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the first frame link of the second test cell being affixed to the first vertical post of the second test cell;a second frame link having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the second frame link of the second test cell being affixed to the second vertical post of the second test cell, the upper end of the second frame link of the second test cell including an opening;a lid beam operatively attached to the lid of the second test cell, the lid beam of the second test cell having a first end and a second end, the second end of the lid beam of the second test cell including an opening, the first end of the lid beam of the second test cell being pivotally mounted to the upper end of the first frame link of the second test cell. 20. The variable length pressure testing unit of claim 19, wherein the first test cell further comprises a spar operatively connected to the lid and the lid beam of the first test cell; and wherein the second test cell further comprises a spar operatively connected to the lid and the lid beam of the second test cell. 21. The variable length pressure testing unit of claim 15, wherein the first test cell further includes a lid opening assembly comprising: an arm attached to the lid of the first test cell; anda piston member extending from a cylinder, wherein the piston member is attached to the arm, and wherein the cylinder is attached to the first vertical post of the first test cell; andwherein the second test cell further includes a lid opening assembly comprising:an arm attached to the lid of the second test cell; anda piston member extending from a cylinder, wherein the piston member is attached to the arm of the second test cell, and wherein the cylinder is attached to the first vertical post of the second test cell.