Smooth Bore Cargo and Submarine Hose, 275 Psi MWP-MS

Chevron Specification PIM-MS-2923-E
SMOOTH BORE CARGO AND SUBMARINE HOSE

275 PSI MAXIMUM WORKING PRESSURE
Commented Copy - Not for Vendor/Contractor Distribution
SPECIFICATION PIM-MS-2923-E
NOTE: This document is the "Commented" version of Specification PIM-EG-2923-E.

The comments, based on Company experience, provide background for the
requirements stated in the Specification. These comments are for Company use only,
not for distribution to Vendors/Contractors.
Copies of the EG Specification (without comment) are available in both hard copy
(paper) and electronic (MS Word for Windows) format. To order, contact CRTC
Technical Standards at either (510) 242-7232 or -7241. Copies of the MS Specification
are available only electronically. To order, contact CRTC Technical Standards at (510)
242-7241.
October 1989 Page 1 of 18


CONTENTS
SECTION A: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................4
1.0 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................4
2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................4

2.1 Operation ...............................................................................................................................4
2.2 Service...................................................................................................................................4
2.3 Effect on Stock.......................................................................................................................5
2.4 Flow Velocity.........................................................................................................................5
2.5 Flexibility...............................................................................................................................5
2.6 Life........................................................................................................................................6
3.0 FLANGES AND NIPPLES...................................................................................................6
4.0 TUBE AND COVER.............................................................................................................7
5.0 ELECTRIC BOND...............................................................................................................8
6.0 NEGATIVE BUOYANCY ....................................................................................................8
7.0 REQUIRED TESTS .............................................................................................................9
8.0 MARKING ...........................................................................................................................9
9.0 TEST PROCEDURES........................................................................................................11

9.1 Adhesion..............................................................................................................................11
9.2 Hydrostatic Test ...................................................................................................................11
9.3 Electric Bond Test ................................................................................................................12
9.4 Nipple Leak Test..................................................................................................................12
9.5 Vacuum Test........................................................................................................................12
9.6 Visual Examination of Liner...................................................................................................13
10.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT....................................................................................13
11.0 INSPECTION REPORT ....................................................................................................13
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CONTENTS (Continued)
SECTION B: BRAND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................14
1.0 SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................14
2.0 DRAWINGS .......................................................................................................................14
3.0 SIZE OF PROTOTYPE AND TRIAL HOSES...................................................................15
4.0 REQUIRED TESTS FOR PROTOTYPE AND TRIAL HOSES ........................................15

4.1 Nipple Adhesion Test ...........................................................................................................15
4.2 Bend Test.............................................................................................................................15
4.3 Hydrostatic Test ...................................................................................................................17
4.4 Electric Bond Test ................................................................................................................17
4.5 Vacuum Test........................................................................................................................17
4.6 Burst Test ............................................................................................................................17
5.0 TEST CERTIFICATE .......................................................................................................18


SECTION A: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
1.0 SCOPE
This specification covers smooth bore, suction and discharge cargo and submarine hose for service
in crude oil and petroleum products including aromatics. Except as noted, the requirements apply
to both cargo and submarine hose. This specification covers requirements for hose with swaged-on
nipples as well as built-in nipples. The procedure to be followed for the approval of new brands or
types of hose is detailed in Section B.
Comments 1.0 Cargo and submarine hose are essentially the same. Submarine hose is called
such because it is used for mooring-to-ship transfers where it is often underwater. Submarine
hose always has electrical bonding to cathodically protect the flanges. The couplings are usually
built-in, except for MTBE service where they must be swaged to mate to the XLPE liner.
2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Operation
Both cargo and submarine hoses shall be suitable for operation at pressures from 20 inches of
mercury vacuum to 275 psi internal pressure at 100°F. At temperatures above 100°F,
pressures shall be limited to those of ANSI Class 150 flanges at the same temperature.
Comment 2.1 The Company buys hose rated at 275 psi so that it matches the pressure
rating of the typical ANSI Class 150 shore piping systems. Rating to 275 psi avoids using
pressure relief systems on the dock or aboard ship. Many foreign flag ships do not have
relief systems.
2.2 Service
Comment 2.2 The hose manufacturer needs to know this information because it affects
selection of the liner material.
As stated on the Purchase Order, hose shall be suitable for one of the following four types of
service:
2.2.1 General Service
• Crude and heavy oils at 180°F containing a maximum of 30% aromatics.

• Diesel and light fuel oils at 125°F.
• Manufactured gasolines containing no more than 45% aromatics at 85°F.
• Natural gasoline containing no more than 25% butane at 85°F.


Hose in submarine service and handling these liquids will be filled with fresh water or
a non-aromatic "gas-oil diesel" or "cutter" stock between usage cycles. Cargo hoses
will be blinded after draining.
2.2.2 Aromatic Service (>45%)
Hose for alkane (monoalkylate benzene), benzene, cumene, toluene, mixed xylenes,
pure orthoxylene, pure metaxylene and pure paraxylene service or for any product
containing more than 45% aromatics shall be provided with a Viton (FPM) or equal
liner.
2.2.3 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) Service
Hose for neat MTBE service must use liners of low density polyethylene (XLPE)
material approved by the Company's ETD Materials Division.
Comment 2.2.3 These hoses are normally dedicated to neat MTBE service only,
due to the singular characteristics and effects of MTBE on adhesive/polymer
systems.
2.3 Effect on Stock
Hose tube materials shall not affect the properties nor cause discoloration of the products
conveyed.
2.4 Flow Velocity
The inner tube or lining shall be a material suitable for continuous operation at a flow velocity
of 50 feet per second. When specified by the Company, "over-the-rail" and/or "tail" (hose
length adjacent to over-the-rail length) hose shall be provided with a liner suitable for 70 feet
per second.
2.5 Flexibility
It shall be possible to safely bend each hose size to a radius of 6 times the nominal hose size,
full of water, at 0-psi and at 50-psi internal pressure without kinking.
The hose will be subject to regular bending and flexing in the "DIP" section (hose curvature at
the mud line when line is connected to the tanker manifold) and in the over-the-rail position.
The manufacturer may provide a hose of special design for the over-the-rail application if
warranted by design conditions of his hose. For the over-the-rail location, hose 16 inches and
less in diameter shall not weigh more than 100 lb/ft, averaged over a 25-foot length.


2.6 Life
Barring physical abuse or mechanical damage, hose shall give at least two years of active
duty. Hose will be tested at 425 psi and 20-inch mercury vacuum on an annual basis.
3.0 FLANGES AND NIPPLES
3.1 Flanges
3.1.1 Flange Facing
All cargo hose and all NPS 16 and larger submarine hose shall be provided with
ANSI B16.5 Class 150 flanges with raised face finish. Unless otherwise specified,
NPS 12 and smaller submarine hose shall be provided with Class 300 raised face
flanges.
3.1.2 Flange Material
Flange material shall conform to ASTM Specification A181 Grade 1, or A105.
3.1.3 Flange Attachment
Weld neck flanges with full penetration welds to nipples shall be provided on all
submarine hose. Class 150 slip-on flanges, double fillet welded to nipples, or Class
150 lap joint flanges may be provided for cargo hose when specified by the
Company. When specified by the Company, cargo hose may be supplied with NPT
screwed ends.
3.2 Nipples
All nipples, except for swaged-on nipples 3-inch diameter or less, for both cargo and
submarine hose, in sizes through 16 inches shall be standard weight, Grade B seamless steel
pipe, conforming to ASTM Specification A53, A106 or API Specification 5L. For 20-inch
and 24-inch hose, nipples shall be Grade B seamless pipe, conforming to ASTM Specification
A106 or API 5L, or double submerged-arc welded pipe, conforming to ASTM A155, Grade
KC-60, Class 1 or API 5L, Grade B. Swaged-on nipples, 3-inch diameter or less, may be
ERW pipe nipples.
3.3 Welding
Welders and welding procedures for all welds shall be qualified in accordance with the
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section IX or API 1104. A copy of the Fabricator's
Welding Procedure specification and Procedure Qualification Record shall be submitted to


the Company for review and approval. For slip-on flanges, inside and outside fillet welds
shall be made with at least two passes on each side. The welder's symbol or initial shall be
die stamped on the flange of every fabricated nipple.
3.4 Weld Inspection
All full penetration welds shall be liquid penetrant inspected after machining and before use in
manufacturing a hose. Liquid penetrant inspection shall be documented. Any defects shall be
repaired and reinspected.
Comment 3.4 Internal weld beads are normally machined off before the nipple is placed
on the hose mandrel.
3.5 Swaged Couplings
Only cargo hose may be provided with Mulconroy "Holedall", ANCO or equal swaged
couplings at the option of the Company. Long shank nipples (TL type) shall be provided in
hose diameters over 3 inches; regular shank lengths (TM type) will be acceptable for hose
diameters of 3 inches or less.
4.0 TUBE AND COVER
4.1 The tube material shall be resistant to crude oil and petroleum products noted in paragraph
2.0 and minimum thickness shall be as follows:
TUBE MATERIAL THICKNESS
Hose with Built- Hose with Swaged

Hose Size, NPS in Nipples Couplings
2, 2-1/2, 3, 4 and 6 3/16" 1/8"
8 and larger 1/4" 1/8"
Where a Viton liner is specified, its thickness shall be 3/32 inch in addition to the tube
material thickness noted above.
Comment 4.1 For thickness of hose liners made of XLPE material, consult the ETD
Materials Division. Because an XLPE-lined hose is harder than hose lined with Neoprene
or other material, an XLPE hose of the same thickness as one lined with Neoprene or other
material may not meet the same bend requirements. Thickness is normally 1/8 inch.


4.2 The cover material shall be ASTM D1418-CR, chloroprene rubber (Neoprene) and shall be
smooth, resistant to aging, abrasion, weathering, tearing, and oil and seawater penetration and
be of a minimum thickness as noted in the table following. The cover shall extend to the back
of the flange on submarine hose. Sufficient clearance shall be allowed for insertion of stud
bolts through the flanges.
COVER MATERIAL THICKNESS
Hose with Built- Hose with Swaged

Hose Size, NPS In Nipples Couplings
2, 2-1/2 3/16" 1/8"
3, 4 and 6 3/16" 3/16"
8 and larger 1/4" 1/4"
Submarine hose for the Hawaiian terminal shall have a cover 1/2 inch thick.
Comment 4.2 The 1/2-inch cover is needed to protect against abrasive action of coral on
the ocean floor in combination with ocean swells.
5.0 ELECTRIC BOND
Electric bond between nipples shall be provided on submarine hose. It may be provided at
manufacturer's option on cargo hose.
Comment 5.0 Electrical bond is provided in submarine hose as part of the cathodic protection
system for the hose flanges.
6.0 NEGATIVE BUOYANCY
When specified by the Company, submarine hose shall be provided with a negative buoyancy of 7
lb. per foot over its complete length when filled with air and submerged in sea water. The hose
length between the nipples shall have a calculated negative buoyancy of at least one pound per
foot. Negative buoyancy shall be obtained by use of additives (red lead, etc.) in the cover or other
means which will not affect the approved basis hose construction and its performance.
Comment 6.0 Negative buoyancy is only required when hose is purged and left full of air. The
hose would tend to float. These normally would be hoses 8 inches in diameter and less.
Currently the Company has no negative buoyant hose in use.


7.0 REQUIRED TESTS
All production run hose shall be subjected to the following tests.
TESTS FOR PRODUCTION HOSE
Test Hose with See Hose with See

Pressed on Paragraph Built in Paragraph
Fittings # Nipples #
Hydrostatic X 9.2.2 X 9.2.1

Electric Bond X* 9.3 X 9.3
Vacuum X 9.5 X 9.5
Nipple Leak** - - X 9.4
Adhesion*** - - X 4.1 (Section B)
Liquid Penetrant**** X 3.4 X 3.4
* If required by Purchase Order.

** This is a Kerosene Test.
*** If specified, each Company-approved manufacturer shall perform a tear test on the first
order each year for 20-inch or smaller size.
**** This is to check integrity of nipple-to-flange welds on full penetration welds only.
These tests shall be made at the manufacturer's plant, or at Vendor's warehouse, in the presence of
a Company Representative.
Company reserves the right to retest at destination before final acceptance where manufacturer is
responsible for delivery. The Company Representative may require that the liquid penetrant
examination of the butt weld root be repeated in his presence at the time of final inspection.
8.0 MARKING
8.1 The manufacturer's name and brand or style designation and the maximum working pressure
(275 psi) shall be vulcanized into the hose cover. The following color markings shall be
vulcanized in the hose cover to identify hose usage and special construction details.
Description Color Location

275 psi MWP hose Orange 2" wide longitudinal stripe over
(submarine or cargo) complete length of hose.
275 psi MWP over- Orange 2" wide spiralled stripe over complete
the- rail hose (50 fps length of hose.
liner) (submarine)


Description Color Location

275 psi MWP hose 2" wide adjacent longitudinal stripes
(70 fps liner) Orange over complete length of hose
(submarine) White
275 psi MWP over- Orange 2" wide parallel and adjacent stripes
the rail hose (70 FPS White over the complete length of hose
liner) (submarine)
275 psi MWP hose Orange 2" wide longitudinal orange stripe over
(Viton-lined) Green complete length of hose plus 2 circum-
(submarine or cargo) ferential 2" wide green bands 6" apart
over each nipple at midpoint of nipple.
The word "Viton", "FPM", or com-
mercially equivalent identification
shall be vulcanized between the green
bands.
275 MWP hose Orange 2" wide longitudinal stripe spiraled over
(XLPE-lined) Blue complete length of hose plus two 2"
(over-the-rail) wide circumferential blue bands at each
(submarine or cargo) coupling.One inch of each outboard blue
band shall extend inboard of each coup-
ling ferrule. After the couplings are
swaged, the exposed blue area shall be
painted black. A second blue band is to
be placed 6" farther inboard of each of
the ferrules and the initials "XLPE" are
to be vulcanized into the hose cover
between these blue bands and the
couplings.
Comment 8.1 For XLPE-lined hose, the inboard ends of the outboard blue bands are
covered by black paint so that in case of coupling movement (slippage) the blue color will be
visible at the hose-to-ferrule juncture. Any hose showing blue here should be removed from
service for recoupling or replacement.
8.2 Serial numbers for cargo hose, when stated by Company, shall be stamped on Type 302 or
similar austenitic stainless steel strips and one such strip tack welded with stainless steel
electrodes to each nipple between the hose cap and back face of the flange or vanishing point
of the threads if hose is ordered with threaded coupling ends. The flanges shall also be
designated A or B ends. For submarine hose the serial numbers and A or B end designation
shall be welded on flange edges, one at each end, 180-degree rotation between ends.


8.3 Specially fabricated hose for the "over-the-rail" service shall also have the initials "OTR"
welded on the two flange edges and spaced 180 degrees apart.
9.0 TEST PROCEDURES
9.1 Adhesion
Adhesion tests shall be conducted in accordance with procedures established in Section B

Paragraph 4.1.
9.2 Hydrostatic Test
9.2.1 All hoses with built-in nipples shall be hydrostatically tested as follows:
1. Lay out the hose as straight as possible on supports that permit the hose to
elongate freely. Fill with water, venting to remove all air, and pressure to 10
psi. Record original length (Lo) and circumference after 5 minutes.
2. Raise pressure to 275 psi and hold 15 minutes.
3. Reduce pressure to 10 psi and hold 5 minutes.
4. Raise pressure to 140 psi and hold 5 minutes.
5. Reduce pressure to 10 psi and hold 5 minutes.
6. Alternately raise and lower the pressure 15 times as rapidly as possible from
zero to 275 psi.
7. Raise pressure to 425 psi and hold 15 minutes. Record test pressure length
(Lt) and circumference.
8. Reduce pressure to 10 psi, hold 15 minutes and record permanent elongated

length (Lp).
9. Reduce pressure to 0 psi.
9.2.2 All hoses with pressed-on fittings shall be hydrostatically tested as follows:
1. Pressure and record (Lo) as in 9.21 (a) above.
2. Raise pressure to 425 psi / and hold for 15 minutes. Record test pressure
length as (Lt).


4. Alternately raise and lower the pressure 15 times as rapidly as possible from
zero to 425 psi. Record circumference on last pressurization.
5. Raise pressure to 10 psi, hold 15 minutes and record permanent elongated

length (Lp).
9.2.3 Each pressure change, except in the pulsation tests (Step 6 of Paragraph 9.2.1 and
Step 4 of Paragraph 9.2.2) shall be made as uniformly as possible over a period of
not less than five minutes. A recording pressure gage shall be used. There shall be
no evidence of sweating, leakage, unusual distortion, or twist exceeding 1/2 degree
per foot as a result of these pressure changes, except that for hoses 4 inches and less
in diameter the allowable twist shall be 1 degree per foot. Maximum hose elongation
of 100 (Lt-Lo)/Lo shall not exceed 4-1/2%.
Circumferential expansion at maximum test pressure shall not exceed 0.5%. Any
deviation therefrom shall be considered cause for rejection.
9.3 Electric Bond Test
At each stage of the hydrostatic test and on its completion, the electrical bond in submarine
hose shall be tested. When electrically discontinuous hose (cargo or submarine) is specified,
the resistance between flanges of each length shall not be less than 1000 ohms/ft. Measure by
means of a 500 volt hand cranked megger or a calibrated battery powered resistance meter.
Electrically continuous hose shall have a resistance of less than 0.229 ohms/ft. The
resistance shall be measured with the hose length supported or suspended by non-conductive
materials with flange rims cleared above ground level.
9.4 Nipple Leak Test
Before the vacuum test, each hose with built-in nipples shall be blinded and filled with
kerosene. After properly venting and filling, the pressure shall be raised to 275 psi and held
for six hours, repressuring as necessary to maintain 275 psi (± 10 psi). Upon completion of
this six-hour test, the pressure shall be reduced to 150 psi and maintained for 10 hours. There
shall be no evidence of blistering or liquid weeping through the cover.
9.5 Vacuum Test
After the hydrostatic or kerosene test, each hose shall be drained completely, then fitted with
transparent end closures, and vacuum tested for a period of 10 minutes. Both cargo and
submarine hose shall be tested at 20 inches of mercury vacuum. There shall be no evidence


of collapse or separation of the carcass or liner in either the cargo or submarine hose while
under test. For hose tested with kerosene, there shall be no evidence of kerosene "drawback"
or "weeping" from the tube and/or nipple skirt-to-tube juncture during the vacuum test.
9.6 Visual Examination of Liner
Linings shall be smooth and show no evidence of blisters or delaminations. Mandrel marks or
scores present in the liner must exhibit a good molded appearance and indicate no evidence of
tearing. Non-fill areas on the liner surface due to entrapped air (while on the mandrel), deeper
than 1/8 inch and having sharp transition edges, will not be allowed.
• Trimming and buffing of "spew" at the nipple/lining junction is acceptable provided this
operation does not damage the lining or cause exposure of breaker fabric or reinforcing
cord. There shall be no resultant flow of the liner inside the nipple.
• Repair, cutting, trimming or buffing of the lining is not allowed.
Comment 9.6 "Spew" is the extrusion of tube materials into the nipple I.D. during its semi-
plastic state during cure.
10.0 PREPARATION FOR SHIPMENT
Manufacturer shall apply adequate wood cover plates to flange faces and otherwise protect the
hose for shipment in satisfactory condition to the destination shown on the Purchase Order. During
shipment the hose shall be restricted from bending to a radius of less than 6 times nominal hose
diameter.
Hose shall not be shipped coiled in a vertical position without proper support (e.g., reel) at the
center of the coil.
Comment 10.0 Unsupported hose in vertical coils tend to flatten and kink at mid-point of coil
diameter during shipment or extended storage.
11.0 INSPECTION REPORT
The Vendor shall furnish a certified test and inspection report for each hose length indicating the
following:
• Order number and date.

• Hose type and serial number.
• Hose size and length.
• Overall length (Lo) and circumference at 10 psi.


• Overall length (Lt) and circumference at 425 psi.

• Permanent overall elongated length (Lp) and circumference at 10 psi after the 425 psi test.
• Weight.
• NDT of full penetration welds.
• Nipple leak test for hose with built-in nipples.
• Rated burst pressure.
• Manufacturer name.
• Date of hose manufacture.
• Date of hose hydrostatic test.
• Date of hose release for shipment.
• Special features of this hose (electrical discontinuity, lap joint flange, etc.)
• Hose manufactured to PIM-EG-2923.
SECTION B: BRAND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS
1.0 SCOPE
All cargo and submarine hose require Company's approval of each brand. Provisional approval is
based on a review of drawings and the testing of a prototype length. Final approval is based on the
condition of one or more trial lengths after at least one year of active service for cargo hose and
two years for submarine hose. Separate approval shall be required for each; however, the test may
run concurrently. Company's approval of hose design does not release Vendor and/or manufacturer
from its responsibility under the guarantee.
2.0 DRAWINGS
Manufacturer shall provide three copies of drawings with sufficient information on the design,
construction and materials of the hose to permit a preliminary evaluation. Details of construction
and materials of the nipple, the carcass and attachment to the nipple are required. Drawings shall
cover all sizes of hose which manufacturer may wish to furnish in the style described. Each design
shall be given an identifying style number or designation. Construction of all hose shall be exactly
as represented by the manufacturer's drawings.
No hose shall be supplied that deviates in any manner from the latest style, number or brand and
manufacturer's drawings which have been approved in writing by Company unless Company's
written approval for such changes has been obtained prior to fabrication of the hose.


3.0 SIZE OF PROTOTYPE AND TRIAL HOSES
The diameter of the prototype hose shall be the largest shown on the manufacturer's drawings. The
length of the prototype hose between the inboard ends of the nipples shall be at least 20 feet.
Acceptance of the prototype shall include the size tested and all smaller sizes of the same design.
4.0 REQUIRED TESTS FOR PROTOTYPE AND TRIAL HOSES
Tests on the prototype hose shall include a nipple adhesion test (built-in nipples only), bend test,
hydrostatic test, electric bond test for a submarine hose, vacuum test, and a burst test. Each trial
hose shall be given the same tests as a production hose (i.e., tests listed in Paragraph 7.0 of Section
A). In each, the test shall be performed in the order listed in Paragraph 7.0, except that the
hydrostatic and electric bond tests shall be done concurrently. All tests on prototype and trial hose
shall be made at the manufacturer's plant.
4.1 Nipple Adhesion Test
Adhesion tests to check nipple cement adhesion shall be made for hoses with built-in nipples.
This test may be performed on the actual nipples used or on a sample pipe of the same size
and configuration without the flange. Test method shall be in accordance with ASTM D 413
(Static-Mass Method) and as follows:
1. At two or more locations chosen by Company's representative make two circumferential

cuts about one inch apart through the rubber to the steel and completely around the nipple.
2. At any point between the cuts raise a tab about two inches long. Grip the tab with a
suitable tool and proceed to completely remove the 1-inch wide strip formed by the two
cuts.
3. There shall be no evidence of cement lifting from the nipple or rubber lifting off the
cement. Failure shall be due to rubber tear. The force required to tear the rubber should
not be less than 50 lb. per inch width.
Testing shall continue until failure occurs.
4.2 Bend Test
Each type of hose shall require a bend test. This test may be done in the vertical or horizontal
position. If performed in the horizontal position, dollies shall be provided under the hose to
eliminate drag between the hose and floor. Bend tests on hose 12-inch diameter or greater
shall be performed as indicated on Figure 1. Hose diameters under 12 inches may have one
end anchored and have the test performed as indicated on Figure 2. The test may be


accomplished with a wire rope and sheave-tackle with hoist arrangement (or ratchet-type
puller hoist) attached to blinds at each end of the hose. The line pull shall be recorded with a
tensiometer scale of adequate capacity. The hose shall be bent to a 90-degree angle.
The bend test shall be performed with hose full of water at 0 psi and at 50 psi (internal).
During the test the bend shall be uniform and the hose shall show no signs of kinking.
Maximum pull at 0 psi to the required radius shall not exceed 1,000 lb. Pull at 50 psi shall
not exceed 2,000 lb. It would be desirable for hose used in the over-the-rail position to attain
the minimum bending radius by its own weight when filled with water.
This test is required during approval of the prototype hose and on subsequent production run
hoses as requested by Company. If the prototype hose is not long enough to make a bend
test, the first production hose must meet this requirement.
Fig. 1 Method for Flexibility Testing -- NPS 12 or Greater


Fig. 2 Method for Flexibility Testing -- NPS Less than 12
4.3 Hydrostatic Test
Hydrostatic test shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 9.2, Section A.
4.4 Electric Bond Test
The electric bond test, if required, shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 9.3,
Section A.
4.5 Vacuum Test
The vacuum test shall be performed in accordance with paragraph 9.5, Section A.
4.6 Burst Test
After completion of the hydrostatic test, the electric bond test, and the vacuum test the
prototype hose shall be hydrostatically burst tested. After properly venting and filling, the
pressure shall be raised to 1375 psi over a period of 15 minutes and then maintained for a
further period of 15 minutes without failure of any kind. The pressure shall then be raised at
100 psi per minute until the hose fails and the pressure at which it fails shall be recorded.


The hose shall be tested until failure. Failure shall not occur in the area of the nipple or end
reinforcement (defined as extending 12 inches inboard of inboard nipple end) unless the
following conditions are met:
1. When burst pressure exceeds the minimum required burst pressure by 10% and a
subsequent dissection of the hose build-up over the nipple indicates no failure of the
adhesive system, but that the failure is the result of longitudinal and circumferential
stresses in the reinforcing plies, the burst test is considered approved.
2. For the prototype test, standard weight Grade B pipe nipples (0.375 inch wall
thickness) in the 20-inch and 24-inch diameters will not have sufficient strength to
withstand 1375 psi without yielding. In these sizes, the prototype nipple shall be
seamless or sub-arc welded pipe, with a wall thickness not exceeding 1/2 inch, and of
sufficient strength so that at the calculated design burst pressure, the yield strength of
the pipe will not be exceeded.
Comment 4.6 For Condition (1) above, indication of a satisfactory design burst is a failure
along the longitudinal axis of the hose reinforcement yarns/wires. This will show as a
spiral separation in the hose.
Because of the unpredictable nature of these tests along with the associated dangers of
performing any testing at elevated pressures, it cannot be stressed enough that every safety
precaution must be exercised to protect personnel and equipment.
5.0 TEST CERTIFICATE
The Vendor shall furnish a certified test report, witnessed by Company's Representative, for each
prototype hose brand. This record shall include a pressure recording chart as a permanent record
showing the pressure steps through the final burst pressure. Company may, at its option, accept
certified records by a qualified neutral inspection service and waive all or part of the prototype
tests.

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Chevron Specification PIM-MS-2923-E

SMOOTH BORE CARGO AND SUBMARINE HOSE

NOTE: This document is the "Commented" version of Specification PIM-EG-2923-E.

October 1989 Page 1 of 18

SMOOTH BORE CARGO AND SUBMARINE HOSE

SECTION A: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ...........................................................................4

1.0 SCOPE .................................................................................................................................4

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS..................................................................................4

4.0 TUBE AND COVER.............................................................................................................7

5.0 ELECTRIC BOND...............................................................................................................8

6.0 NEGATIVE BUOYANCY ....................................................................................................8

7.0 REQUIRED TESTS .............................................................................................................9

8.0 MARKING ...........................................................................................................................9

9.0 TEST PROCEDURES........................................................................................................11

11.0 INSPECTION REPORT ....................................................................................................13

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SECTION B: BRAND APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS..............................................................14

1.0 SCOPE ...............................................................................................................................14

2.0 DRAWINGS .......................................................................................................................14

3.0 SIZE OF PROTOTYPE AND TRIAL HOSES...................................................................15

4.0 REQUIRED TESTS FOR PROTOTYPE AND TRIAL HOSES ........................................15

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SECTION A: TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

2.0 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

2.2.1 General Service

• Crude and heavy oils at 180°F containing a maximum of 30% aromatics.

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2.2.2 Aromatic Service (>45%)

2.2.3 Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether (MTBE) Service

2.3 Effect on Stock

2.4 Flow Velocity

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3.0 FLANGES AND NIPPLES

3.1.1 Flange Facing

3.1.2 Flange Material

Flange material shall conform to ASTM Specification A181 Grade 1, or A105.

3.1.3 Flange Attachment

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3.4 Weld Inspection

3.5 Swaged Couplings

4.0 TUBE AND COVER

TUBE MATERIAL THICKNESS

Hose with Built- Hose with Swaged

2, 2-1/2, 3, 4 and 6 3/16" 1/8"

8 and larger 1/4" 1/8"

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COVER MATERIAL THICKNESS

Hose with Built- Hose with Swaged

2, 2-1/2 3/16" 1/8"

3, 4 and 6 3/16" 3/16"

8 and larger 1/4" 1/4"

5.0 ELECTRIC BOND

6.0 NEGATIVE BUOYANCY

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7.0 REQUIRED TESTS

All production run hose shall be subjected to the following tests.