DEFSTAN 22-15/1(2006) : 2006

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Performance Specification
  4.1 Manufacturer's Tests
5 National/International Regulations
6 Military Standards/Requirements
  6.1 Manufacture
       6.1.1 Quality
       6.1.2 Method
       6.1.3 Construction
       6.1.4 House Markings
       6.1.5 Dimensions and Tolerances
  6.2 Installation On-board Ships
       6.2.1 Installation on Receiving Ships
       6.2.2 Hose Service Life
       6.2.3 Acceptance of Hoses
       6.2.4 Stowage On-board
       6.2.5 Maintenance
       6.2.6 Periodic Testing
  6.3 Storage and Issue
       6.3.1 Hose Stowage Life
  6.4 Identification and Packing
7 Design Requirements/Guidance
  7.1 Materials
       7.1.1 Lining
       7.1.2 Reinforcement
       7.1.3 Cover and Sleeve
       7.1.4 Couplings and Associated Fittings
       7.1.5 Binding Wire
  7.2 Production Test and Inspection
       7.2.1 Visual Inspection
       7.2.2 Batch Test
       7.2.3 Acceptance Standard
8 Corporate Experience & Knowledge
Annex A - Abbreviations and Definitions
Annex B - Procurement Check List
Annex C - Testing and Test Report Requirements
  C.1 Manufacture's Testing
  C.2 Rubber Properties Materials Tests
  C.3 Adhesion Test
  C.4 Crush Test
  C.5 Bend Radius
  C.6 Bend Test
  C.7 Low Temperature Flexibility Test
  C.8 Hydrostatic Tests
  C.9 Proof Pressure and Axial Rotation Test
  C.10 Burst Test
  C.11 Tensile and Elongation Tests
  C.12 Manufacture's Test Report Requirements
Annex D - Tensile and Elongation Test Equipment and Preparation
  D.1 Test Equipment
  D.2 Preparation of Test Equipment
  D.3 Tensile and Elongation Tests
Annex E - Hose Identification Panel
Annex F - Bend Test
  F.1 Sample
  F.2 Method
  F.3 Requirement
Annex G - Low-Temperature Flexibility Test
  G.1 Method
Annex H - Method of Measuring the Free Length of a Hose

Specifies the details for the materials, manufacture, testing and packing of 64 mm bore reinforced synthetic rubber hose complete with the couplings, for Abeam Replenishment at Sea (RAS) of potable water.