BS EN 1474-2:2008

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms, definitions and abbreviations
4 Description of typical LNG transfer hose designs
  and accessories
  4.1 A LNG transfer hose system shall consist of the
       following
       4.1.1 A flexible hose assembly, comprising
       4.1.2 Connection system to LNGC
       4.1.3 Emergency release system
       4.1.4 Handling
       4.1.5 Power systems
       4.1.6 Leak detection, monitoring and alarm systems
  4.2 Typical construction of LNG transfer hoses
       4.2.1 Main hose categories
       4.2.2 Corrugated metal hoses
       4.2.3 Composite hoses
5 Design features of the LNG transfer hoses and transfer
  hoses assemblies
  5.1 General
  5.2 Application data required
  5.3 Selection of hose length
  5.4 Service life
  5.5 Selection of hose size
  5.6 Selection of buoyancy
  5.7 Selection of insulation
  5.8 Basic design parameters
  5.9 Component details - End fitting
       5.9.1 General
       5.9.2 Termination
       5.9.3 Connector
       5.9.4 Bending stiffener/restrictor (optional)
  5.10 Hose handling/lifting device
  5.11 Safety systems
  5.12 Connection to the ship
  5.13 Hydraulic and electric control systems
6 Inspection and tests
  6.1 Foreword
  6.2 Laboratory testing
  6.3 Prototype hose testing
  6.4 Factory acceptance tests
       6.4.1 General
       6.4.2 All hoses
       6.4.3 FAT tests on one hose per order
  6.5 System testing
7 Quality assurance and control
  7.1 General
  7.2 Material selection
  7.3 Marking
  7.4 Manufacturing
  7.5 Documentation related to an approved certification
       process:
8 Documentation
  8.1 For information a purchasing guidelines table is given
       in Annex A
  8.2 As-built documentation
  8.3 Operation manual
Annex A (informative) - Purchasing guidelines table
Annex B (normative) - Prototype and factory acceptance
        tests for LNG hose assemblies
Annex C (informative) - Surge pressure considerations for
        LNG hoses
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Provides general guidelines for the design, material selection, qualification, certification, and testing details for Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) transfer hoses for offshore transfer or on coastal weather-exposed facilities for aerial, floating and submerged configurations or a combination of these.