Well Testing

Global Hose Management

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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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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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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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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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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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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• Types of hoses Used

• Specification Temperature and pressure ratings

Material design

End connections

Standard

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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

Hose Tracking

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Expro Hose Register

Hose Inspection

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Hose Inspection ChecklistItems 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

Rig Up/Rig Down

• Pre-Rig Up Checks• Rig up Guide• Rig Down Guide

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Maintenance

• Post Job

• Annual Pressure Test

• Pressure Testing Parameters

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Storage

• Storage Specifications

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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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Discard of Hoses

• Discard Criteria

• Discard Procedures

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