System and Method to Repair Elastomeric Hoses
Abstract
A system to repair a hose made from deformable material includes an elongated container for holding a liquid heated sufficiently for softening the hose. A heater can be positioned in the container. A plurality of restraining members can be positioned to retain the hose immersed in the liquid within the container. A gas supply is used to pressurize the hose prior to immersion, and a support is provided for holding the hose before and after immersion. A method includes filling an elongated container with a heated liquid and pressurizing the hose with a gas. The pressurized hose is immersed in the liquid and maintained immersed by retaining members to soften the hose. The hose is removed from the liquid, depressurized and allowed to cool.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 19, 2013
- Accession Number
- ADA601799
Entities
People
- Darren J. Blier
Organizations
- Naval Undersea Warfare Center