2. Introduction
• Establish a global standard for Identification, use and
management of hoses used by Expro in all maintenance
and operational activities within the Well Test product
line. This procedure shall also identify the dangers
associated with improper hose end connections, usage,
storage and transportation.
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3. Why Hose Management?
• Better way of doing things
• To Standardize Procedure
• Continuous Safety Improvement
• High potential near miss
3” Hose Connection Part Off. Alert ref
Asia/Alert/2007/002. April 2007
Hose rupture from flare boom, bulletin no: HSEB-09-21. Oct 2009
Hose burst while in used offshore, alert no: EPTI-11-006. July 2011
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4. Scope
The extent of this procedure is from procurement
of hoses to discard.
• Responsibilities
• Identification
• Hose Tracking
• Hose Inspection
• Rig Up
• Rig Down
• Maintenance
• Storage
• Transportation
• Discard
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5. Responsibilities
All Expro employees shall follow the procedure
outlined in this document.
• Line Managers and Supervisors
Are to ensure that all procedures are enforced and lead by example
• Technicians Operators Workshop Personnel
Are to follow the procedures outlined in this document.
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6. Procurement/Purchase
• Vendors
Vendors shall be approved by manufacturer to sell hoses.
• Purchaser
Ensure all specifications are given to the Vendor.
• Receiving
Cross check hose with specifications.
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7. Hose Identification
All hoses shall have the following identifying bands
on them.
• Manufactures Band
Band shall have Unique Asset Number, Manufacture Date (not to exceed
(3) years) and Max working pressure
• Expro Band
Band shall have last dated tested on it and should be within a year of
current date.
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8. • Types of hoses Used
• Specification
Temperature and pressure ratings
Material design
End connections
Standard
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9. Hose Selection
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Type Common Sizes Pressure Range End Connection Application
Air ½”,3/4”,1” 0-290psi NPT, Crowfoot Air Supply
Water 1”,2”,3” 0-290psi Crowfoot,
Jubilee Clamp, Tecklok clamp
Water Supply
Hydraulic ¼”,3/8”,1/2”
3/4"
0-30000psi JIC, BSP, Autoclave Pressure Testing
Hydraulic Actuators
Steam 1”,2” 0-250psi
(-40 to 235 oC)
Clamps, plug and bush, Couplings,
Hammer union
Steam Conduit
Oil transfer 2”,3” 0-600 psi 206 union, Tecklok Clamp, Flanged end. Oil/diesel transfer
Black Eagle 1”,2”,3”,4”,5” 0-15000 psi 1502 union Chemical Injection
Liquid Transfer
Acidizing
Well stimulation
11. Hose Inspection
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Hose Inspection Checklist
Items checked Yes No NA Comments
Do hose have tags and unique I.D. number?
Is hose within valid test date?
Is the pressure rating of hose visible?
Are there signs of weakness or corrosion of end connection?
Are the end connection seals in place and in good condition?
Are there signs of cuts, cracks, abrasion or other damage in the hose
body?
Is any part of hose kinked?
Is hose suitable for its intended use?
Remarks
Inspected by…………....... Date
Supervisor ………………….. Date
12. Rig Up/Rig Down
• Pre-Rig Up Checks
• Rig up Guide
• Rig Down Guide
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13. Maintenance
• Post Job
• Annual Pressure Test
• Pressure Testing Parameters
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15. Transportation
• Proper Arrangement
No heavy objects placed on top
Hung on racks if provided
Loose items shall be restricted from movement
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16. Discard of Hoses
• Discard Criteria
• Discard Procedures
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