Objective(s): ​

• Flex hoses design phase and derisking activities (including breadboard manufacturing and tests) to achieve a TRL = 6​
• Pressure drop tests​
• Resistive torques characterization​
• Vibration tests​
• Static characterization

Achievements and status: ​

• TRL = 6 achieved for three different type of hoses (for different ranges of movement)​
• Pressure drop preliminary measured​
• Resistive torque characterized in various conditions (temperatures, pressure)​
• Tested in relevant mechanical environment (vibration): test permits to highlight the need of some system level design improvements (i.e. retaining system for the hoses during launch) ​

Benefits: ​

• Improved knowledge of the ¾” flexible hoses (previous limited to smaller diameter) behavior in relevant environment