DEFSTAN 02-345/1(2000) : 2000 AMD 1 2002

Name: DEFSTAN 02-345/1(2000) : 2000 AMD 1 2002
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REQUIREMENTS FOR FLEXIBLE RUBBER PIPE ASSEMBLIES AND BELLOWS FOR USE IN SYSTEMS FROM VACUUM TO 10 BAR

Superseded date

08-02-2013

Published date

01-12-2013

Publisher

UK Ministry of Defence Standards

TITLE PAGE
SCOPE
FOREWORD
Sponsorship
Conditions of Release
Categories of NES
Related Documents
Health and Safety
Additional Information
CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATION
            1.1 Design Specifications
                 1.1.1 Design Configurations
                 1.1.2 Working Conditions
                 1.1.3 Life
                 1.1.4 Flexibility
                 1.1.5 Dimensions
                 1.1.6 Concentricity
                 1.1.7 Flanges
                 1.1.8 Backing Plates and Backing Rings
                 1.1.9 Fire Protection
                 1.1.10 Marking
                 1.1.11 Private Markings
            1.2 Materials
                 1.2.1 Fluid Specifications
                 1.2.2 Tests
                 1.2.3 Cover
                 1.2.4 Lining
                 1.2.5 End Fittings
                 1.2.6 Backing Plates and Backing Rings
            1.3 Type Approval Tests
                 1.3.1 Samples Required
                 1.3.2 Test Fluid
                 1.3.3 Bore Check
                        1.3.3.1 Flexible Pipe Assemblies
                 1.3.4 Room Temperature Flexibility Measurement
                        1.3.4.1 Flexible Pipe Assemblies
                        1.3.4.2 Bellows
                 1.3.5 Low Temperature Flexibility Test
                        1.3.5.1 Flexible Pipe Assemblies
                        1.3.5.2 Bellows
                 1.3.6 Pressure Test and Hydrostatic Stability
                 1.3.7 Bellows Pressure and Stiffness Test
                 1.3.8 Endurance Test
                 1.3.9 Vacuum Test
                        1.3.9.1 Flexible Pipe Assemblies
                        1.3.9.2 Bellows
                 1.3.10 Sectioning for Examination
                 1.3.11 Proof and Burst Pressure Tests
                 1.3.12 Fire Resistance Test
                 1.3.13 Inspection during Type Approval Tests
            1.4 Production Tests
                 1.4.1 Testing
                 1.4.2 Cleaning
                 1.4.3 Proof and Burst Pressure Tests
SECTION 2 - NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 3 - MILITARY STANDARDS/REQUIREMENTS
            3.1 Type Approval Requirements
                 3.1.1 Test Requirements
                 3.1.2 Manufacturer's Declaration
                 3.1.3 Selection of Samples
                 3.1.4 Arrangements for Testing
                 3.1.5 Test Reports
                 3.1.6 Type Approval Notification
                 3.1.7 Drawings
                 3.1.8 Repeat Type Approval Tests
            3.2 Procurement, Packaging and Identification
                 3.2.1 Procurement Policy
                 3.2.2 Packaging
                 3.2.3 Identification
                 3.2.4 Backing Plates and Backing Rings
            3.3 Storage
                 3.3.1 Policy
                 3.3.2 Temperature
                 3.3.3 Humidity
                 3.3.4 Light
                 3.3.5 Ozone
                 3.3.6 Deformation
                 3.3.7 Fire Hazard
                 3.3.8 Contact with Other Materials
            3.4 In-Service Logistics
                 3.4.1 Support Objective
                 3.4.2 Total Life
                 3.4.3 Shelf Life
                 3.4.4 Service Life
                        3.4.4.1 Harsh Environment Duty
                        3.4.4.2 Normal Duty
                 3.4.5 On-board Spares
                 3.4.6 Disposal of On-board Spares
SECTION 4 - DESIGN REQUIREMENTS/GUIDANCE
            4.1 Installation Requirements
                 4.1.1 Design Considerations
                 4.1.2 Double Mounted Machinery
                 4.1.3 Selection for Flexible Installations
                 4.1.4 Pre-Installation-Preparatory Work
                 4.1.5 Inspection
                 4.1.6 Identification
                 4.1.7 Installation-General
                 4.1.8 Alignment and Use of Temporary Pipes
                 4.1.9 Connection to Equipment Pipework
                 4.1.10 Flanged Connections
                 4.1.11 Flexible Pipe Assemblies
                 4.1.12 Bellows
                 4.1.13 Service Life
                 4.1.14 Defects
                 4.1.15 Pressure Testing
                 4.1.16 Installation
                        4.1.16.1 Flanged Flexible Fittings
                        4.1.16.2 Flange Drilling
            4.2 Post-Installation Requirements
                 4.2.1 Protection
                 4.2.2 Earthing Straps
                 4.2.3 Quality Assurance
                 4.2.4 Concessions
                 4.2.5 Records-New Construction/Refit
            4.3 In-Service Maintenance
                 4.3.1 Inspection
                        4.3.1.1 Visual Examination-Six Monthly
                        4.3.1.2 Visual Examination-Annually
                 4.3.2 Replacement at Refits
                 4.3.3 Records-Ship Refit
                 4.3.4 Records-In-Service
SECTION 5 - CORPORATE EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE
ANNEX A - RELATED DOCUMENTS
ANNEX B - ABBREVIATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
ANNEX C - PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION CHECK
          LISTS
ANNEX D - MATERIAL TYPE APPROVAL TESTS
ANNEX E - FLAME TEST
ANNEX F - RN FORM S3171-HOSE REGISTER
ALPHABETICAL INDEX

Describes the basic requirements for design, construction, testing and installation of smooth-bore flexible pipe assemblies and bellows for use in systems from vacuum to 10 bar up to 150 mm nominal size (Metric) and 5 inch nominal size (Imperial), also rubber bellows up to 250 mm nominal size (Metric) and 12 inch nominal size (Imperial).

DevelopmentNote	This is a redesignation of NES 345. (01/2001)
DocumentType	Standard
PublisherName	UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	DEFSTAN 02-345/2(2013) : 2013
Supersedes	NES 345 : ISSUE 1

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