The main hose equipped with flotation collars features flotation rings added to a standard main hose, providing additional buoyant support. This configuration is widely utilized in shallow-water CALM systems, ensuring that the hose string maintains the correct attitude at the sea surface.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | GS81112-FC/ GS82112-FC |
| Inside Diameter | 6″(150mm)-24″(600mm) |
| Working Pressure | 15bar/ 19bar/ 21bar |
| Buoyancy Increase | +40% |
| Standard Length | 9.1m/ 10.7m/ 12.2m |
| Flange | ASME B16.5 Class 150/300 |
| Flow Velocity | 21 m/s (continuous) |
| Temperature | -20°C to +82°C |
| Conveyed Media | Crude Oil and Liquid Petroleum Products (excluding LPG/LNG; max. 50% aromatics) |
| Electrical Continuity | Electrically Continuous |
