As I have written many times, our bulk chemical transfer hoses MUST be part of an Inspection and Testing Program. These tests follow the same logic as pressure testing piping, and Hydrostatic Testing is far safer than pneumatic testing. So I asked Google Gemini+ to show me the difference in failure energies to demonstrate this point. NOTE: This scenario also applies to our Fire Hose annual testing!
Hint: a 20′ long, 3″ chemical hose generates 13 grams of TNT during its annual pressure testing at 250 psig!
A 13-gram charge of TNT creates a supersonic shockwave. The damage to the human body and structures depends entirely on distance: