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Posted By MICHAEL T
We have just recieved this comment from a client: "Informed recently that all flexible hoses have to be registered and captured within a schedule, including their installation dates and periods to which OEM stipulates that they should be replaced".
I am puzzled as to what he means by 'registered'.
I have looked in the Pressure Regs ACoP L122 which states:
"#110. (c) pipework, which is widely defined to include pipes, associated valves,pumps, compressors, hoses, bellows and other pressure-containing components, will only need to be included in the scheme if:
(i) its mechanical integrity is liable to be significantly reduced by corrosion, erosion, fatigue or any other factors; and
(ii) failure resulting in the sudden release of stored energy would give rise to danger".
Are there any other restrictions on the use of flexible hoses?
Regards
Mike
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Posted By Paul Leadbetter
Mike
Perhaps he just means that you should keep a register containing the pertinent details.
Paul
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Posted By John Packer
Might have something to do with the application as well. A customer that I manufactured hoses for in the past insisted that I put serial numbers on each. They were for X-ray machines.
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Posted By Jim Tassell (2)
What are the hoses used for and, critically, what would be the consequences of failure? Anyone who has owned an old car knows of the limited life of hoses. If the operations powered through the hoses are critical to the safe operation of a process then it is sensible to consider their operational life (as Honda do for the brake hoses and lines on my car).
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Posted By Dee
Flexible Hose Assemblies (FHA) are used widely in Oil & Gas as I'm sure in other industries for a range of applications including hyrdulics, chemical transfer, hydrocarbon processes and high pressure fluids to name but a few.
They are regularly inspected and a batch sample pressure tested depending on their rating and classification to ensure integrity and fitness for use.
Having been involved in audits recently on FHA management on different high risk potential sites there is a wealth on information out there that may assist you including UKOOA Flexible Hose Management Guidelines which covers design process and criteria(though UKOOA is now known as Oil and Gas UK).
Hopefully this helps
Cheers - Donna
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