CRYOGENIC TRANSFER HOSE HAVING A FIBROUS INSULATING LAYER AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTING SUCH A TRANSFER HOSE

摘要

Cryogenic transfer hose for hydrocarbons comprising an inner hose, an out er hose arranged around the inner hose in a concentric manner and a spacer m ember bridging an annular gap between the inner and outer hoses, a fibrous i nsulation material forming a three dimensional matrix of fibres being compri sed in the annular gap, characterised in that the outer hose comprises an el astomeric and/or a plastic material, the fibrous material being contiguous o verall best a part of the length of the hoses with the inner and outer hose and forming a spacer member.