Hoses That Float With Special Testing

In order to avoid stressing the hose before bringing it into service, one out of every ten will be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test and a non-pressurized bending test. If desired, such tests will be conducted at our facility with the presence of a third party or a client witness.

Our client requested a bending test with increased water pressure this time in order to analyse more realistic stresses during operation and corroborate our predictions. The hose was a floating hose with an ID of 1000 mm and additional wear rings inside to make it more stiffer. Bending was conducted until an angle of 134° was obtained, and the pulling power used to achieve the bending was recorded when the requisite test pressure was reached. The result was exactly as we had predicted, providing us and the client with a greater understanding of what our hoses will face in extreme situations.

Unplanned outages are infrequent in well-maintained facilities. Most catastrophic occurrences are the result of a series of near misses that were disregarded, a tolerance for inadequate equipment, and/or a lack of product/process understanding.

The importance of inspecting, servicing, and maintaining process equipment has been highlighted for Site Managers as a result of experience and greater focus on due diligence. As a result, flawless operation and maintenance of the plant are ensured, resulting in a safer working environment.

Hoses for construction sites and cargo hoses should meet recognised industry standards or be recommended by specialists.

Hoses should be of a grade and type that are appropriate for the service and operating conditions.

A single hose failure can have the following disastrous consequences for the loading/unloading fluid transfer operation:

Unexpected outages cost money and time.

Spills and leaks of media, which can endanger employees and pollute the environment (not to mention the labour involved in any clean-up operation).

The immediate danger to the personnel in charge of loading, unloading, and transfer operations (especially when handling corrosive and toxic substances).

To guarantee that loading/unloading/transfer procedures are safe and efficient;

In accordance with the maintenance and test regime defined by experts, floating hose inspection in Malaysia provides the following complete industrial hose testing and certifying service.

Hoses In Service Will Be Inspected At Least Once A Year To Ensure That They Are Still Suitable For Usage. This Includes The Following:

A visual inspection for deterioration/damage, during which our skilled engineer examines:

  • For anomalies in the outside diameter of the hose assembly.
  • The hose cover protects the reinforcement from damage or exposure, as well as irreversible deformation.
  • Look for signs of corrosion, slippage, or misalignment on the end fittings.

Pressure Test (Integrity Check): Hose assemblies will be hydrostatically inspected to ensure that they are in good working order (leakage, movement of end fittings etc.)

Electrical continuity test: to ensure that the electrical bond between the end fittings of a hose assembly is strong enough to prevent static electricity from building up throughout its length.

Individual certificates detailing the results and any advisories are created for the customer to keep and attach to their Asset Management systems.

Floating hose inspection in Malaysia, as an experienced service provider, offers a comprehensive hose operation, maintenance, and management solution as a single source supplier. We can handle all aspects of floating and subsea hose management, including hose string assembly, installation, and hose disassembly.

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