scope:

This specification covers metal lined, wire reinforced, rubber-hose assemblies for conveyance of saturated steam. The working pressure of this hose is 250 pound-force per square inch gauge (psig) (1 724 kilopascal (kPa (gage)) at a temperature of 406 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) (208 degrees Celsius (°C)).

Saturated steam hoses shall be of the following types, sizes, and styles, as specified (see 6.2).

Type I - 302 stainless steel metal liner. Type II - 304 stainless steel metal liner. Type III - 316 stainless steel metal liner. Type IV - 321 stainless steel metal liner.

Beneficial comments, recommendations, additions, deletions, clarifications, etc. and any data which may improve this document should be sent to: Commanding Officer (Code 15E2), Naval Construction Battalion Center, 1000 23rd Avenue, Port Hueneme, CA 93043-4301, by using the Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.

Size - 0.75-inch (19 millimetre (mm)) inside diameter (id). Size - 1.00-inch (25 mm) id. Size - 1.25-inch (32 mm) id. Size - 1.50-inch (38 mm) id. Size - 2.00-inch (51 mm) id. Style - MF end fittings. Style - FF end fittings. Style - MM end fittings.

intended Use:

Hose covered by this specification is intended for heavy-duty, high-pressure steam applications, such as temporary service from docks or barges to ships.