Description / Abstract:
This SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice (ARP) addresses the
design, installation, and testing of coiled tube assemblies using
Ti-3Al-2.5V cold worked, stress relieved (CWSR) tubing per AMS4945.
It specifically details five different configurations of coiled
tubing.
The configurations detailed herein should be compatible with
pressure levels up to 8000 psi (55.2 MPa) upon completion of
analysis for the actual stress and life requirement of the intended
application.
Formal qualification tests are recommended to verify
satisfactory installation, clamping, and the life of each unique
design.
NOTE: For information on design of coiled tube assemblies using
CRES steel tubing, see ARP584.
Purpose
The purpose of this document is to provide data and information
relative to design, fabrication, and installation of formed tubing
made from titanium alloy. The formed tubing has the function of
accepting relative motion between two points in a hydraulic
system.
Field of Application
The use of coiled tubes is encouraged in the design of hydraulic
systems per AS5440 or ARP4752/ARP4925, and for pneumatic systems
per MIL-P-5518 when standard flexible hoses are not feasible due to
installation constraints, compliance limitations, and effusion
requirements.