Marine hose test unit

Floating hose string
Floating hose string
Hose testing system
Hose testing system
Trailer mounted hose test system
Trailer mounted hose test system

Hose test units are used to measure the integrity of oil transport hoses against the manufacturers specifications. This can provide documentary evidence of safe working limits as recommended by OCIMF and BS 1435 part 2.

Hose test units carry out hydrostatic testing in cycles up to the hose’s pressure rating. This determines the integrity of the casing from leakage and any out-of-specification elongation of the hose.

Vacuum testing is also carried out to allow inspection of the inner surface of the hose for blisters or separation of the inner tube from the carcass. Electrical continuity of the hose can also br tested to OCIMF requirements.

A specialised hose test unit is available to carry out a destructive burst test on a sample hose section.

Units are designed to meet the customer's specifications, and may operate in a hazardous area.

Specifications

Operation
  • Automatic sequencing or manually operated.
  • Offshore or onshore packaging.
  • Safe and hazardous area systems.
Power options
  • Electrically powered from the user site's mains power.
  • An integral diesel generator can be fitted for use in remote locations.
  • Air powered for site service.
Pumped Supply
  • Freshwater or sea water testing.
  • A high volume water pump can be fitted to fill the test hose, if pressurised mains water is not available at site.
Mounting
  • Skid mounted.
  • Trolley casters.
  • Trailer mounted system for road transport.
  • Tight Turn Trailer for confined areas.
Other equipment for oil terminals
  • Pipeline and hose flushing pumps 100-1000m³/hour.
  • Offshore telemetry monitoring.
  • Hawser load monitors.

Please note that as hose test units are built to meet the client's requirements, the above details are meant as a guide only.

Downloads

View marine hose test unit brochure Marine hose test units brochure

View marine hose test unit specifications Marine hose test units specifications