This document provides a nitrogen purging procedure for repairing a 16" gas pipeline between UTUE KP and UBIT PP in Nigeria. It outlines the objectives, scope of work, safety considerations, equipment needs, and step-by-step work procedures. The key steps include isolating and depressurizing the pipeline, installing nitrogen tie-in points, purging the line with nitrogen in cycles until gas concentration drops below 5% LEL, recording purge results, and demobilizing equipment. The procedure is intended to remove combustible gases and oxygen from the pipeline to allow for safe repair work.
Compressed gas cylinders require careful handling and storage due to the multiple hazards they present. Three key safety procedures for working with compressed gas cylinders are: securely storing cylinders to prevent tipping, clearly identifying cylinder contents to avoid mixing incompatible gases, and carefully checking all cylinder valves and connections for leaks using soap solutions before opening cylinder valves.
This document provides information on the safe use, handling, and storage of compressed gases. It discusses regulations, properties of different types of gases, gas behavior, container markings, and emergency response. Key points covered include definitions of compressed, liquefied, and cryogenic gases; gas laws; hazard classifications; and regulations from organizations like OSHA, NFPA, and SDS. Color codes and markings are important for identifying gas types and ensuring safety.
This document provides information about handling high purity gases and gas mixtures. It discusses AGA Gas AB, relevant laws and regulations, types of gases and their risks, gas cylinder markings, and safe handling practices. Training is emphasized as important for safely working with gases. Risk assessments should be conducted and documented to identify hazards and ensure compliance. Proper storage, protective equipment, ventilation, and emergency plans are required to minimize risks like fire, explosion, asphyxiation, and injury from high pressures or low temperatures.
This document discusses regulations and guidelines for the safe handling of compressed gases. It covers the properties of different types of gases like compressed, liquefied, and cryogenic gases. Key terms are defined, such as vapor density, flammability limits, and expansion rates. The document reviews gas container types and provides information on cylinder markings, valves, pressure relief devices, and hazards.
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PSV Sizing for Blocked Liquid Discharge Condition
PSV Sizing for Blocked Gas Discharge Condition
PSV Sizing for Fire Case of Liquid Filled Vessel
PSV Sizing for Control Valve Fail Open Case
Relief Valve Sizing for Thermal Expansion
Restriction Orifice Sizing for Gas Flow
Restriction Orifice Sizing for Liquid Flow
Single Phase Flow Line Sizing Tool
Gas Control Valve Sizing Tool
Accumulation and Over-pressure: difference between accumulation and overpressureVarun Patel
Accumulation is pressure above the maximum allowable working pressure that vessel experience during high pressure event. Hence, when we say ‘accumulation’, its mean we are talking about the vessel or equipment.
On the other hand, Overpressure is pressure above the set pressure of the pressure safety valve that PSV experience during high pressure event. Hence, when we say ‘accumulation’, its mean we are talking about the pressure relief valve.
Hydrotest contains potential safety hazards. You have to be careful. Hydrotest safety checklist is a safety guide. You must use it to prevent accident during hydrotest. Get 20 tips for safe hydrotest.
This document provides a nitrogen purging procedure for repairing a 16" gas pipeline between UTUE KP and UBIT PP in Nigeria. It outlines the objectives, scope of work, safety considerations, equipment needs, and step-by-step work procedures. The key steps include isolating and depressurizing the pipeline, installing nitrogen tie-in points, purging the line with nitrogen in cycles until gas concentration drops below 5% LEL, recording purge results, and demobilizing equipment. The procedure is intended to remove combustible gases and oxygen from the pipeline to allow for safe repair work.
Compressed gas cylinders require careful handling and storage due to the multiple hazards they present. Three key safety procedures for working with compressed gas cylinders are: securely storing cylinders to prevent tipping, clearly identifying cylinder contents to avoid mixing incompatible gases, and carefully checking all cylinder valves and connections for leaks using soap solutions before opening cylinder valves.
This document provides information on the safe use, handling, and storage of compressed gases. It discusses regulations, properties of different types of gases, gas behavior, container markings, and emergency response. Key points covered include definitions of compressed, liquefied, and cryogenic gases; gas laws; hazard classifications; and regulations from organizations like OSHA, NFPA, and SDS. Color codes and markings are important for identifying gas types and ensuring safety.
This document provides information about handling high purity gases and gas mixtures. It discusses AGA Gas AB, relevant laws and regulations, types of gases and their risks, gas cylinder markings, and safe handling practices. Training is emphasized as important for safely working with gases. Risk assessments should be conducted and documented to identify hazards and ensure compliance. Proper storage, protective equipment, ventilation, and emergency plans are required to minimize risks like fire, explosion, asphyxiation, and injury from high pressures or low temperatures.
This document discusses regulations and guidelines for the safe handling of compressed gases. It covers the properties of different types of gases like compressed, liquefied, and cryogenic gases. Key terms are defined, such as vapor density, flammability limits, and expansion rates. The document reviews gas container types and provides information on cylinder markings, valves, pressure relief devices, and hazards.
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PSV Sizing for Blocked Liquid Discharge Condition
PSV Sizing for Blocked Gas Discharge Condition
PSV Sizing for Fire Case of Liquid Filled Vessel
PSV Sizing for Control Valve Fail Open Case
Relief Valve Sizing for Thermal Expansion
Restriction Orifice Sizing for Gas Flow
Restriction Orifice Sizing for Liquid Flow
Single Phase Flow Line Sizing Tool
Gas Control Valve Sizing Tool
Accumulation and Over-pressure: difference between accumulation and overpressureVarun Patel
Accumulation is pressure above the maximum allowable working pressure that vessel experience during high pressure event. Hence, when we say ‘accumulation’, its mean we are talking about the vessel or equipment.
On the other hand, Overpressure is pressure above the set pressure of the pressure safety valve that PSV experience during high pressure event. Hence, when we say ‘accumulation’, its mean we are talking about the pressure relief valve.
Hydrotest contains potential safety hazards. You have to be careful. Hydrotest safety checklist is a safety guide. You must use it to prevent accident during hydrotest. Get 20 tips for safe hydrotest.
V 1 presentation on safety aspects of lpg handling and storageImran Bokhari
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a mixture of Propane and Butanes, with Propane content of 30 to 60 percent and Butanes content of 40 to 70 percent. LPG can exist in liquid state at moderate pressure at ambient temperature. It is colorless, odorless, highly volatile and heavier than air (even at ambient conditions) substance. It easily forms combustible/explosive mixture when released in air, thus posing unique safety issues. Besides being a combustible substance posing fire hazard, LPG due to its nature also poses threats of cold burns and suffocation. LPG is being extensively used as fuel in homes, restaurants, transportation and some industries. In this presentation we have discussed in detail a major HSE related incident that have occurred in the past and mitigation strategies for the same. The required safety devices and their engineering design features in LPG extraction plant to avoid accidents are also discussed.
Design and Safety Requirementsfor Liquefied Petroleum Gas Mounded Storage Facility.
This standard lays down minimum requirements on safety, design, layout, installation, operation, maintenance and testing of aboveground fully mounded bulk vessels used for storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installed in the refineries, gas processing plants, terminals, bottling plants and auto LPG dispensing stations.
Atmospheric Storage Tank Safety is dependent on various factors. To name a few:
1. Liquid movement in and out of the tank
2. Weather condition changes
3. Fire exposure
The presentation shows a basic overview of how we can create safe environment for storage and transportation of fluids.
This document provides an overview of early sizing considerations for pressure safety valves (PSVs). It discusses important terminologies, types of PSVs, sizing basis, applicable standards, and the early sizing procedure. The procedure involves selecting possible orifice areas to meet capacity requirements. The objectives of early sizing are to remove holds in piping and instrumentation diagrams and allow early release of piping designs. The document also discusses inter-discipline interfaces, lessons learned, and quality management system documents related to PSV sizing.
Compressed gas cylinders pose safety risks due to the high pressure of the gases inside. When gas is compressed into cylinders, it is "squeezed down significantly", with 260 cubic feet of acetylene fitting into a normal cylinder. This high pressure can lead to dangerous situations if the cylinders are damaged or mishandled. Proper handling and storage of cylinders is required, such as always keeping cylinders secured and upright, storing gases separately, and never transporting cylinders in the cab of a vehicle. Damage to cylinders or improper use of equipment like torches can cause fires or explosions if gases are ignited.
Fired heaters are used to provide heat through the combustion of fuel. They involve combustion fundamentals like the reaction of methane and oxygen. Fired heaters have a furnace design and use draft systems and air preheaters. They employ different types of burners like those used in hot oil heaters and regeneration gas heaters. The start-up process involves inspection, purging, lighting pilots and burners, and adjusting temperatures and flows. Operation requires monitoring air adjustment, temperatures, and addressing potential issues like deposits, failures, or flame-outs. Control strategies manage variables like temperatures, fuels, and flows.
Pressure relieving valves like safety valves and safety relief valves are used in thermal power plants to prevent overpressure in pressurized systems. There are different types including safety valves, safety relief valves, and power operated relief valves. Safety valves open fully at a set pressure while safety relief valves can open proportionally. Standards like ASME Section I provide requirements for safety valve installation, capacity, materials, and settings to ensure systems are properly protected from overpressure. Safety valves are part of defense-in-depth protection schemes used in power plants to prevent accidents.
This document discusses KLM Technology Group, which provides training and consulting services related to process plant equipment and operations. It focuses on training courses for process flares, including an introduction to process flares, advanced flare design/operation/troubleshooting courses, and a syllabus for an advanced flare systems course. The document provides information on flare types (elevated and ground), system components, design factors and considerations, and safety, environmental, and social requirements related to flare system design.
The document discusses the handling of gases in the pharmaceutical industry. It describes the properties of gases including their diffusion, compressibility, and temperature/pressure dependence. It discusses the risks of gases and regulations for handling, storing, and transporting gas cylinders safely. The document outlines different types of gases used in the industry like nitrogen, oxygen, acetylene and their properties. It also discusses equipment for controlling gases including cylinders, regulators, valves, traps, piping and compressors. The principles and best practices for safely operating this equipment are provided.
1) Hydrostatic testing involves filling equipment with water and pressurizing it to ensure integrity and find any leaks in welds or flanges.
2) Key steps include proper planning, removing air, gradually increasing pressure while monitoring gauges, holding at the test pressure, and slowly depressurizing.
3) The test confirms strength of materials and joints to ensure safe and reliable performance during operation.
T4S - Technical Standard and Specifications including Safety StandardsAbhishek Padiyar
T4S or Technical Standard and Specifications Including Safety Standards -2008
This presentation through the light on the rules and standard to be followed for the designing, installation, testing and commissioning of City Gas Distribution (CGD) network with Gas supply source as LNG Storage and Re-gasification plant and the distribution network made up by the use of MDPE pipelines, as per the technical and safety guidelines given by PNGRB in T4S 2008.
The document provides guidance on reading and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs) to identify process risks. It explains that to identify risks, one must understand the process, potential failures, and consequences. It then provides examples of common process equipment, their purposes, and typical failure modes. These include pumps, heat exchangers, storage tanks, separators, and valves. Control systems and sensors are also discussed. The document concludes by walking through identifying risks for a sample condensate pot process using the described methodology.
The document discusses several water and waste water management solutions from James Fisher Tank Inspection including:
1) A lead discriminator that can identify and locate service pipes without excavation in 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
2) 3D SONAR technology that can map settlements in harbors, tanks, and storage facilities with a survey time of 45 minutes and a maximum range and depth of 40 meters and 200 meters respectively.
3) Techniques for in-situ stress measurement in concrete and steel reinforcement to test and monitor concrete structures.
This document discusses pressure relief systems, which are critical in the chemical process industries to safely handle overpressurization. It describes causes of overpressurization, types of safety valves and rupture disks used for relief, and components of open and closed pressure relief systems. Open systems vent non-hazardous gases to the atmosphere, while closed systems route flammable gases through flare headers and knockout drums to be burned in a flare stack. The document provides example calculations for sizing relief valves, piping, and other components to ensure systems can safely relieve pressure without resealing valves.
This slide describe seal gas system in compressor. This Slide is divided into three part: - What is seal gas ? - The function of seal gas? - Description Equipment in Seal gas systems
This document discusses hazardous area classification. It defines hazardous areas as areas where flammable gases or vapors may be present. Areas are classified into zones based on the likelihood and duration of an explosive atmosphere occurring. Zone 0 areas have explosive atmospheres present continuously, Zone 1 areas have them likely to occur occasionally, and Zone 2 areas are not likely but possible for short periods. Selection of electrical equipment depends on the area classification and gas properties. Standards provide guidelines for equipment certification to ensure safe operation in hazardous environments.
This document provides guidance on chemical safety in laboratories. It discusses the importance of understanding material safety data sheets, chemical hazards, and proper personal protective equipment. The key responsibilities are to treat all chemicals as dangerous, ensure safety is a priority for all, and to avoid haste which can compromise safety. Proper labeling, storage, hygiene and equipment are essential for preventing accidents and protecting health.
Pressure swing adsorption is a process that uses selective adsorption to separate gas mixtures. It works by passing a gas mixture through an adsorbent bed that attracts some gases more than others under pressure. When pressure is reduced, the adsorbed gases are released. Using two beds and alternating pressures allows for continuous gas production. Common adsorbents like zeolites and activated carbon can separate gases like oxygen from air or hydrogen sulfide from hydrocarbon streams. Pressure swing adsorption has various industrial applications such as oxygen production, hydrogen purification, and nitrogen generation.
This document discusses the design of a drilling rig with an emphasis on safety. It outlines several key points:
1) The machines should be designed to help people work safely in a safe environment, and safety should be the top priority.
2) Teamwork ensures safety for all, and one should anticipate dangers, protect oneself and others, and follow safety warnings.
3) The environment is key to mankind's survival, so pollution and greenhouse gases must be reduced through practices like reducing, reusing and recycling.
4) A drilling rig design should meet customer requirements through features like ease of use, meeting regulations, optimal costs, durability, and maintainability. Hydraulic components like pumps, motors
Joachim Gerstel - DuPont - NUOVI REFRIGERANTI A BASSO GWP ALTERNATIVI ALL’R-4...Centro Studi Galileo
The document discusses testing of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant alternatives to replace R-404A in commercial refrigeration systems. Two alternatives, DR-7 and DR-33, were tested in a reach-in freezer and a display case with an external condensing unit. DR-7 has a GWP of 246 and is suitable for smaller systems, while DR-33 has a GWP of 1410 and is suitable for all system types. Testing found that both alternatives provided equivalent or improved energy efficiency compared to R-404A, with comparable operating pressures and temperatures. The alternatives show potential as low-GWP replacements for R-404A in commercial refrigeration applications.
Flue gas, or exhaust gas, is generated through combustion processes. It contains oxides of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements from the fuel, along with any excess air. Many components are air pollutants that must be cleaned or minimized before release. Flue gas analysis indicates the combustion efficiency and air-to-fuel ratio. It can be used to predict flue sizes and losses. Common analysis techniques include gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and indicators that detect specific components like carbon monoxide. Proper flue gas analysis promotes safety, efficiency, and process optimization.
V 1 presentation on safety aspects of lpg handling and storageImran Bokhari
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a mixture of Propane and Butanes, with Propane content of 30 to 60 percent and Butanes content of 40 to 70 percent. LPG can exist in liquid state at moderate pressure at ambient temperature. It is colorless, odorless, highly volatile and heavier than air (even at ambient conditions) substance. It easily forms combustible/explosive mixture when released in air, thus posing unique safety issues. Besides being a combustible substance posing fire hazard, LPG due to its nature also poses threats of cold burns and suffocation. LPG is being extensively used as fuel in homes, restaurants, transportation and some industries. In this presentation we have discussed in detail a major HSE related incident that have occurred in the past and mitigation strategies for the same. The required safety devices and their engineering design features in LPG extraction plant to avoid accidents are also discussed.
Design and Safety Requirementsfor Liquefied Petroleum Gas Mounded Storage Facility.
This standard lays down minimum requirements on safety, design, layout, installation, operation, maintenance and testing of aboveground fully mounded bulk vessels used for storage of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) installed in the refineries, gas processing plants, terminals, bottling plants and auto LPG dispensing stations.
Atmospheric Storage Tank Safety is dependent on various factors. To name a few:
1. Liquid movement in and out of the tank
2. Weather condition changes
3. Fire exposure
The presentation shows a basic overview of how we can create safe environment for storage and transportation of fluids.
This document provides an overview of early sizing considerations for pressure safety valves (PSVs). It discusses important terminologies, types of PSVs, sizing basis, applicable standards, and the early sizing procedure. The procedure involves selecting possible orifice areas to meet capacity requirements. The objectives of early sizing are to remove holds in piping and instrumentation diagrams and allow early release of piping designs. The document also discusses inter-discipline interfaces, lessons learned, and quality management system documents related to PSV sizing.
Compressed gas cylinders pose safety risks due to the high pressure of the gases inside. When gas is compressed into cylinders, it is "squeezed down significantly", with 260 cubic feet of acetylene fitting into a normal cylinder. This high pressure can lead to dangerous situations if the cylinders are damaged or mishandled. Proper handling and storage of cylinders is required, such as always keeping cylinders secured and upright, storing gases separately, and never transporting cylinders in the cab of a vehicle. Damage to cylinders or improper use of equipment like torches can cause fires or explosions if gases are ignited.
Fired heaters are used to provide heat through the combustion of fuel. They involve combustion fundamentals like the reaction of methane and oxygen. Fired heaters have a furnace design and use draft systems and air preheaters. They employ different types of burners like those used in hot oil heaters and regeneration gas heaters. The start-up process involves inspection, purging, lighting pilots and burners, and adjusting temperatures and flows. Operation requires monitoring air adjustment, temperatures, and addressing potential issues like deposits, failures, or flame-outs. Control strategies manage variables like temperatures, fuels, and flows.
Pressure relieving valves like safety valves and safety relief valves are used in thermal power plants to prevent overpressure in pressurized systems. There are different types including safety valves, safety relief valves, and power operated relief valves. Safety valves open fully at a set pressure while safety relief valves can open proportionally. Standards like ASME Section I provide requirements for safety valve installation, capacity, materials, and settings to ensure systems are properly protected from overpressure. Safety valves are part of defense-in-depth protection schemes used in power plants to prevent accidents.
This document discusses KLM Technology Group, which provides training and consulting services related to process plant equipment and operations. It focuses on training courses for process flares, including an introduction to process flares, advanced flare design/operation/troubleshooting courses, and a syllabus for an advanced flare systems course. The document provides information on flare types (elevated and ground), system components, design factors and considerations, and safety, environmental, and social requirements related to flare system design.
The document discusses the handling of gases in the pharmaceutical industry. It describes the properties of gases including their diffusion, compressibility, and temperature/pressure dependence. It discusses the risks of gases and regulations for handling, storing, and transporting gas cylinders safely. The document outlines different types of gases used in the industry like nitrogen, oxygen, acetylene and their properties. It also discusses equipment for controlling gases including cylinders, regulators, valves, traps, piping and compressors. The principles and best practices for safely operating this equipment are provided.
1) Hydrostatic testing involves filling equipment with water and pressurizing it to ensure integrity and find any leaks in welds or flanges.
2) Key steps include proper planning, removing air, gradually increasing pressure while monitoring gauges, holding at the test pressure, and slowly depressurizing.
3) The test confirms strength of materials and joints to ensure safe and reliable performance during operation.
T4S - Technical Standard and Specifications including Safety StandardsAbhishek Padiyar
T4S or Technical Standard and Specifications Including Safety Standards -2008
This presentation through the light on the rules and standard to be followed for the designing, installation, testing and commissioning of City Gas Distribution (CGD) network with Gas supply source as LNG Storage and Re-gasification plant and the distribution network made up by the use of MDPE pipelines, as per the technical and safety guidelines given by PNGRB in T4S 2008.
The document provides guidance on reading and understanding Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (PIDs) to identify process risks. It explains that to identify risks, one must understand the process, potential failures, and consequences. It then provides examples of common process equipment, their purposes, and typical failure modes. These include pumps, heat exchangers, storage tanks, separators, and valves. Control systems and sensors are also discussed. The document concludes by walking through identifying risks for a sample condensate pot process using the described methodology.
The document discusses several water and waste water management solutions from James Fisher Tank Inspection including:
1) A lead discriminator that can identify and locate service pipes without excavation in 30 seconds to 3 minutes.
2) 3D SONAR technology that can map settlements in harbors, tanks, and storage facilities with a survey time of 45 minutes and a maximum range and depth of 40 meters and 200 meters respectively.
3) Techniques for in-situ stress measurement in concrete and steel reinforcement to test and monitor concrete structures.
This document discusses pressure relief systems, which are critical in the chemical process industries to safely handle overpressurization. It describes causes of overpressurization, types of safety valves and rupture disks used for relief, and components of open and closed pressure relief systems. Open systems vent non-hazardous gases to the atmosphere, while closed systems route flammable gases through flare headers and knockout drums to be burned in a flare stack. The document provides example calculations for sizing relief valves, piping, and other components to ensure systems can safely relieve pressure without resealing valves.
This slide describe seal gas system in compressor. This Slide is divided into three part: - What is seal gas ? - The function of seal gas? - Description Equipment in Seal gas systems
This document discusses hazardous area classification. It defines hazardous areas as areas where flammable gases or vapors may be present. Areas are classified into zones based on the likelihood and duration of an explosive atmosphere occurring. Zone 0 areas have explosive atmospheres present continuously, Zone 1 areas have them likely to occur occasionally, and Zone 2 areas are not likely but possible for short periods. Selection of electrical equipment depends on the area classification and gas properties. Standards provide guidelines for equipment certification to ensure safe operation in hazardous environments.
This document provides guidance on chemical safety in laboratories. It discusses the importance of understanding material safety data sheets, chemical hazards, and proper personal protective equipment. The key responsibilities are to treat all chemicals as dangerous, ensure safety is a priority for all, and to avoid haste which can compromise safety. Proper labeling, storage, hygiene and equipment are essential for preventing accidents and protecting health.
Pressure swing adsorption is a process that uses selective adsorption to separate gas mixtures. It works by passing a gas mixture through an adsorbent bed that attracts some gases more than others under pressure. When pressure is reduced, the adsorbed gases are released. Using two beds and alternating pressures allows for continuous gas production. Common adsorbents like zeolites and activated carbon can separate gases like oxygen from air or hydrogen sulfide from hydrocarbon streams. Pressure swing adsorption has various industrial applications such as oxygen production, hydrogen purification, and nitrogen generation.
This document discusses the design of a drilling rig with an emphasis on safety. It outlines several key points:
1) The machines should be designed to help people work safely in a safe environment, and safety should be the top priority.
2) Teamwork ensures safety for all, and one should anticipate dangers, protect oneself and others, and follow safety warnings.
3) The environment is key to mankind's survival, so pollution and greenhouse gases must be reduced through practices like reducing, reusing and recycling.
4) A drilling rig design should meet customer requirements through features like ease of use, meeting regulations, optimal costs, durability, and maintainability. Hydraulic components like pumps, motors
Joachim Gerstel - DuPont - NUOVI REFRIGERANTI A BASSO GWP ALTERNATIVI ALL’R-4...Centro Studi Galileo
The document discusses testing of low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant alternatives to replace R-404A in commercial refrigeration systems. Two alternatives, DR-7 and DR-33, were tested in a reach-in freezer and a display case with an external condensing unit. DR-7 has a GWP of 246 and is suitable for smaller systems, while DR-33 has a GWP of 1410 and is suitable for all system types. Testing found that both alternatives provided equivalent or improved energy efficiency compared to R-404A, with comparable operating pressures and temperatures. The alternatives show potential as low-GWP replacements for R-404A in commercial refrigeration applications.
Flue gas, or exhaust gas, is generated through combustion processes. It contains oxides of carbon, hydrogen, and other elements from the fuel, along with any excess air. Many components are air pollutants that must be cleaned or minimized before release. Flue gas analysis indicates the combustion efficiency and air-to-fuel ratio. It can be used to predict flue sizes and losses. Common analysis techniques include gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, and indicators that detect specific components like carbon monoxide. Proper flue gas analysis promotes safety, efficiency, and process optimization.
Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, nonflammable gas that is nontoxic but can cause suffocation by displacing oxygen in the air. It is sold as a compressed gas in cylinders at high pressure. While nontoxic, inhalation of nitrogen can cause dizziness, loss of consciousness, and death by reducing oxygen levels below 19.5%. Proper ventilation and respiratory equipment is required when exposure levels may be high. Nitrogen is stable and does not react with other chemicals.
Changing Best Practices in Flue Gas AnalysisYokogawa1
Zirconium Oxide and Catalytic Bead sensor based analyzers have been the primary means of flue gas analysis for control and safety. The recently published API-556 has highlighted several considerations when using these technologies that were not commonly known throughout the industry. This webinar will explain the theory of operation of tunable diode laser spectrometers and the application thereof to gas fired reformers, boilers, & heaters as a layer of protection during startup and efficiency diagnostic during operation.
During this webinar recording, you will learn:
-What is the purpose of flue gas?
-The evolution of flue gas Analyzers
-Industry standards and recommended practices on the application of different types of instruments
(1) Oxygen
Oxygen is the most basic gas for life, and it is used medically to supplement oxygen to oxygen-deficient patients. Direct inhalation of high purity oxygen is harmful to the human body. Long-term use of oxygen concentration generally does not exceed 30-40%. Ordinary patients breathe oxygen through oxygen flowmeter; critically ill patients breathe oxygen through the ventilator.
Oxygen is also used in high-pressure tanks to treat diving, gas poisoning, and for drug nebulization.
(2) Nitrous oxide
Inhalation of a small amount of nitrous oxide has an anesthetic and analgesic effect, but a large amount of inhalation can suffocate people. Medically, a mixture of nitrous oxide and oxygen is used as an anesthetic agent, and anesthesia is inhaled by the patient through a closed manner or a ventilator.
(3) Carbon dioxide
Medically, carbon dioxide is used to inflate the abdominal cavity and colon for laparoscopy and colonoscopy. In addition, it is also used for laboratory culture of bacteria (anaerobic bacteria).
Carbon dioxide can be made into dry ice by applying pressure (5.2 atmospheres) and cooling (-56.6°C below). Medical dry ice is used for cryotherapy to treat cataracts and vascular diseases.
(4) Argon, Helium
They are colorless, odorless, non-toxic inert gas. Medically used for argon gas knife, gas knife, and other surgical instruments.
(5) Compressed air
Compressed air is used to deliver power to oral surgical instruments, orthopedic instruments, and ventilators.
(6) Nitrogen
Nitrogen is a colorless, odorless, non-toxic, non-flammable gas. It is inactive at room temperature and does not react chemically with ordinary metals. Medically used to drive medical equipment and tools. Liquid nitrogen is commonly used in cryosurgery in surgery, stomatology, gynecology, and ophthalmology.
1.Matters needing attention
(1).When the pressure gauge pressure value is greater than 1.8Mpa, or the safety valve exhaust, should immediately shut down the road into the gas source and the other gas source should be opened, and then deal with the fault. Open the valve after troubleshooting.
(2). Pressure gauges B2, B1 should be checked once a year, pay attention to ban oil.
(3). The control box around is not allowed to open fires.
(4). All accessories and equipment in the gas supply system shall be prohibited from oil, and shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the equipment.
(5). The appearance of this product will change with technical innovation without prior notice.
2.Safe use rules
(1). Engaged in the gas pipeline, equipment maintenance, maintenance, and operation of personnel, must understand the nature of the gas, master the network process, and after the safety technology, operation and maintenance, and other rules of the examination, qualified to work independently.
(2). Gas cylinders used in gas cylinders should be in accordance with the standard. The use of industrial gases in place of medical gases should be approve
This document provides an overview of handling and knowledge about high purity gases and gas mixtures. It discusses AGA Gas AB, relevant laws and regulations, types of gases and their risks, guidelines for handling, storing, and transporting gas cylinders, colour marking of cylinders, gas equipment, and the importance of training. The risks of different gases like asphyxiation, fire and explosion, poisoning, and low temperatures are explained. Proper personal protective equipment, safety data sheets, ventilation, and caring for leaks or spills are emphasized for safe handling.
This document provides information on different types of anesthesia machines and their components. It discusses intermittent gas flow machines such as the Entonox apparatus and continuous gas flow machines such as the Boyle machine. It describes the high pressure, intermediate pressure, and low pressure systems of anesthesia machines. It provides details on the components of gas cylinders including colors, sizes, and safety features like the pin index system. It also summarizes the key components of the pressure systems including hangers, regulators, filters and check valves.
This document discusses the laws governing the behavior of gases and their applications in anesthesia. It introduces Boyle's law, Charles' law, Gay-Lussac's law, Avogadro's law, Henry's law, and Dalton's law. It then discusses applications of these laws to oxygen, nitrous oxide, Entonox, Heliox, and volatile anesthetic agents. Specifically, it explains how the gas laws can be used to calculate oxygen volumes and nitrous oxide amounts in cylinders. It also discusses how Henry's law relates anesthetic vapor pressures to their blood concentrations.
This document summarizes the key differences between two test procedures - ISO 15848-1 and API 641 - that can be used to qualify quarter-turn valves for fugitive emissions. Both standards involve pressurizing the valve internally with methane gas and cycling the stem at ambient and elevated temperatures while measuring emissions. The main differences are the number of stem and thermal cycles, temperature measurement points, and leakage classes. ISO specifies more stem cycles and thermal cycles than API and measures temperature at three points while API measures at two points.
This document provides definitions and procedures for testing the distillation characteristics of petroleum products using atmospheric distillation. It describes:
- The scope of the test method, which can be used to analyze light distillates, fuels, and other petroleum products to determine boiling ranges.
- Procedures for both manual and automated distillation using a laboratory batch distillation unit.
- Referenced documents including other ASTM testing standards and terminology.
- Definitions of terms related to petroleum distillation testing, such as initial boiling point, end point, percent evaporated, and other process parameters.
This document discusses natural gas liquefaction processes. It describes how natural gas can be cooled and liquefied by compressing it and using refrigerants in a thermodynamic cycle to transport heat from the natural gas to cooler temperatures. This allows natural gas to be transported over long distances in liquid form, taking up much less volume. Common liquefaction processes involve precooling, liquefying, and subcooling zones using refrigerants that match the cooling curves of the natural gas. Joule-Thomson and closed refrigeration cycles are also discussed as methods used for liquefaction.
The document discusses key specifications for LPG, including vapor pressure, composition limits, non-volatile residue and contaminants, water content, toxicity and odor control, and corrosion resistance. It also covers LPG testing considerations, cylinder types and sizing, storage vessel types and capacities, and safety precautions related to LPG's flammability and asphyxiation hazards.
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1. Compressed Gas Safety
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.101
Compressed Gases
(General Requirements)
&
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.253
Oxygen-fuel gas
Welding & cutting
Safe Use, Handling and
Storage
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Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
PA Training for Health & Safety
(PATHS)
3. Regulations
• Regulations for use, storage
and handling will be according
to the AHJ (Authority Having
Jurisdiction
• In the absence of codes, the
following may provide guidance:
o Compressed Gas Association
o NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association)
o Safety Data Sheet (formerly
Material Safety Data Sheet)
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4. Other Sources
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For determining
hazards
and for planning
purposes:
NIOSH Pocket Guide to
Chemical Hazards
2012 Emergency
Response Guidebook
5. Uses
• Industrial uses include:
processes, heating,
forklifts. Industrial gases
may also have other
gases added for process
purity
• Medical gases are blends
of several gases
• Vehicles converted from
gasoline or diesel
• Citizen use for heating
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6. Gas Properties
Gases can be:
o Flammable
o Non-Flammable
o Oxidizers
o Corrosive
o Asphyxiants
o Poison
o Inert
Or a mixture
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7. Physical States
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Gas In Cylinder Temperature
Compressed Gas +70 to +32F in gaseous state
Liquefied Gas +32 to -130 in liquefied state
Cryogenic Liquid -130 to -432 refrigerated
liquefied gas
Storage temperatures are gas-dependent
9. Definitions
Gas:
State of matter in which material has a very low
density and viscosity
Can expand and contract in response to
temperature and pressure changes
Easily diffuses into other gases; distributes itself
inside a container
If the temperature is dropped and pressure
increased, the gas can be changed to a liquid or
semi-solid state
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10. Compressed Gas
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“Material or mixture having in the container an
absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70oF or,
regardless of pressure at 70oF, having an absolute
pressure exceeding 104 psi at 130oF or any liquid
material having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi
absolute at 100oF as determined by ASTM Test D-
323”
page 597, CGA Handbook, 3rd Edition
11. Liquefied Petroleum Gas
LP Gas or LPG –
• Any material with a vapor
pressure not exceeding
that allowed for commercial
propane
• Composed predominantly
of the following
hydrocarbons, either by
themselves or as mixtures:
propane, propylene, butane
(normal butane or
isobutene), and butylenes
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12. Liquefied Natural Gas
• Also called LNG
• A fluid in the cryogenic
liquid state that is
composed predominantly
of methane.
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13. Cryogenic Liquid
• Cryogenic liquid:
Refrigerated liquefied
gas with normal boiling
point below -130oF
• Hazards include those
of the gas, frostbite and
asphyxiation if
breathable oxygen in
air is displaced
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14. Terms
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Boiling Point:
Temperature when a gas converts from its liquefied
state to vaporous state
Critical Pressure:
Temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied
by pressure alone
15. Triple Point
• The only temperature
and pressure at which
three phases (gas,
liquid, and solid) in a
one-component
system can exist in
equilibrium
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16. Compressed Gas Terms
• Vapor Density (Gas Specific
Gravity): A comparison of the
weight of the gas to air (1.0).
Heavier-than-air gases will
have a vapor density greater
than 1.0; lighter gases will
have a vapor density less
than 1.0
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17. TLV-TWA
• TLV-TWA (threshold limit value-time weighted
average): Given in ppm (parts per million).
Exposure amount which most people can work in
for an 8 hour day without suffering harmful
effects
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18. IDLH
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IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health. Amounts to which persons should not
be exposed due to their harmful effects.
Sources for determining these limits will be
found on the SDS, as well in various guides, i.e.
“NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards”
19. LEL
• Lower Explosive Limits
(LEL) also known as
lower flammable limits
(LFL): least percentage
of a gas, mixed with the
proper proportions of
air, whereby having the
necessary heat applied,
combustion may result
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20. UEL
• Upper Explosive Limits
(UEL) also known as
upper flammable limits
(UFL): greatest
percentage of a gas,
that when proportioned
with air, may permit
sustained combustion
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21. Flammable Limits
• Flammable Limits also
known as the Flammable
Range: percentage of gas
within the LEL and UEL
where combustion may
occur and be sustained
• Shown: Hydrogen
approximated (4%-75%)
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22. Ignition Temperature
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Ignition Temperature: Unique to various solids,
vapors and gases, the requisite heat from an open
flame source required to ignite materials.
Autoignition temperature is the temperature
required to ignite materials absent an open flame
source
23. Inert Gas
• Gas which does not
react with other
materials (e.g. argon,
helium, neon)
• Can be an asphyxiant
which reduces the
amount of breathable
air in a location
• Used in fire suppression
systems, purging and
cleaning
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24. Expansion Rate (or Ratio)
• Conversion of cubic feet
of liquid to cubic feet of
gas
• Can result in achieving
the LEL or Flammable
Limits in an inside
environment
• Can also result in the
toxic levels or IDLH for a
gas expressed as
percentage by volume or
ppm (parts per million)
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26. Gas Laws of Gas Behavior
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Boyle’s Law:
• Decrease container’s
volume by ½
• Temperature and amount
of gas remain constant
• Pressure will double
27. Gas Laws
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Charles Law
oWhen the temperature
increases, the volume
increases
oPerhaps the container
won’t be able to handle the
volume increase
28. PVT Relationship
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If temperature of a gas
increases in cylinder, volume of
cylinder can not be increased
Pressure increases and may
activate relief valve
Too rapidly increasing
pressures may rupture cylinder
29. Rule of Thumb
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Increase gas temperature 500 degrees = double
pressure
Increase gas temperature 1,000 degrees = triple
pressure
Increase gas temperature 1,500 degrees =
quadruple pressure
(Some gas cylinders do NOT
have a pressure relief valve,
could be a catastrophic rupture!)
30. Cryogenic
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Heat expands a gas
If we pressurize a gas while
cooling it, we can turn a gas
into a liquefied gas
Further cooling and pressure
may convert it to a cryogenic
gas
This increases the amount of
product that can be put in a
cylinder
35. Storage Pressure
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Storage Ignition
Types Pressure (PSI) Temperature
Methane up to 6000psi 999F
Ethane 544 959
Propane 109.7 871
Butane 31 761
Nitrogen 2,000/below 200 as cryogen Inert
Oxygen 2,000/below 200 as cryogen Inert
Arsine 219.7 (*see note)
*Note: Arsine has no given Ignition Temperature but
decomposes into arsenic and hydrogen between 446 F
to 464 degrees F
36. Color Codes
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Cylinder shells can also be
color coded to better
identify the contents
permitted into the specific
type of cylinder
This eliminates cross-
contamination by
introducing non-
compatible gases into
non-specification cylinders
37. Medical Gas Color Codes
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Medical gases will often
be a blend of a parent
gas with fractions of
other gases introduced
for purity and stability
38. Labels
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FTSC Code
Standard numerical code
for a gas indicating:
Flammability
Toxicity
State of the gas
Corrosiveness
CGA V-7 pamphlet provides more
in-depth information.
39. Diaphragm Valve
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Diaphragm Valve better
retains the cylinder
contents
Not as prone to leakage as
the packed valve
Note the diaphragm’s
location
Note also the relief valve’s
location in the product line
40. Packed Valve
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The Packed Valve has
packing between the
upper stem and bonnet
This type is known for
leaking through the
packing
Often the leak may be
secured by tightening
the bonnet nut
41. Pressure Relief Valve (PRV):
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May be pressure,
temperature or spring
activated to permit
container contents to
escape thereby averting
a container rupture
The PRV is in the
product line
42. Fusible Plug/Combination
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Fusible plug melts at a
designated temperature
and permits the product of
a cylinder to be released to
avert a catastrophic rupture
Combination relief: One
with a rupture disk and
fusible plug
Both are Non-resealing
43. Rupture Disk
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oRupture disk (frangible
disk) - Operating part of
a PRV: ruptures at a
predetermined pressure
allowing cylinder
contents to escape
oNon-resealing
oPoison gas cylinders do
not have a PRV
Depending on their
classification PRVs are
“prohibited”
45. BLEVE: Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor
Explosion
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A cylinder or tank is heated.
Contents absorb heat and convert to pressurized
vapor.
Relief valve activates.
Pressure increases beyond the PRV capacity.
Container, thermally stressed, violently ruptures.
If the gas is flammable, the fireball
is devastating.
46. BLEVE
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BLEVEs can occur with
liquefied nitrogen and
helium or refrigerants and
cryogens as well as LP
Gas or LNG
The Pressure, Volume,
Temperature relationship
drives the BLEVE
47. BLEVE
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Cylinder exploded inside a
building
Cylinder exploded outside
May occur with Liquefied
Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Propane and Butane being
main components or
with Liquefied Natural Gas
(LNG) of which Methane is
the largest component
48. Railroad Tank Car BLEVE
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• Crescent City,
Illinois, June 21,
1970, 7:30am.
• Train No. 20 derailed
involving 3 tank cars
• BLEVE was 34,000
gallons of Propane
• Emergency planning
paid off
52. Oxygen
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Not flammable
Sensitizes flammable and
combustible materials
requiring less input heat
for ignition.
In some cases, materials
impregnated with oxygen
can be ignited with static
electricity.
53. PELs/IDLH
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TWA:
Gas CAS # OSHA PEL IDLH
Methane 74-82-8
Ethane 74-84-0
Propane 74-98-6 1,000 ppm 2,100 ppm (10% LEL)
Butane 106-97-8 None Not Determined
Nitrogen 7727-37-9
Oxygen 7782-44-7
Arsine 7784-42-1 0.05ppm Ca (3 ppm)
Chlorine 7782-50-5 1 ppm 10 ppm
(*Note: to convert ppm into percent by volume, divide the number given in ppm by
10,000. This will give you the percentage by volume.)
54. Effects of Exposure
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Explosive rupture of
contents which can
destroy vehicles
Cylinders may go through
barriers or walls
55. Other Gas Accidents
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o Flammability
o Chemical burns
o Handling safety requires
an understanding of the
gas properties
o Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE):
-Gloves
-Eye protection
-Respirator
-Foot/body protection
56. Safe Handling and Storage
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Determine safe handling
and storage needs based on
your industry and the gases
with which you work
Create or follow check lists
to best ensure a continuous
safety program
57. Proper Handling
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Use proper hand trucks-do
not roll the cylinder on its
side
Provide a forklift cylinder
change-out area which
maximizes safety for the
operator and other staff
Provide:
oVentilation
oFire Extinguisher
oPPE
58. Handling
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Take time to plan what
you’re going to do with a
cylinder and how you’re
going to do it
Always decide on the
side of personal safety
59. Storage
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Proper ventilation
Out of the weather
Not subject to temperature
extremes
Segregate gas types to eliminate
fire or chemical reaction hazards
Use good house keeping practices
Post signage
60. Lab Ventilation
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Critical for safe and healthy operation
Occupied lab air exchange rates should be 6 to 10
times an hour per applicable standards
Unoccupied lab air exchange rates including
storerooms should be 4x in 1 hour (NFPA 45)
Air supplies to labs, storerooms, prep rooms
should never be recycled to any other part of the
building or offices
Only conduct experiments the ventilation system
can handle without a fume hood
HVAC filters should be changed quarterly
61. Fume Hood
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Provides local exhaust ventilation
Essential in exhausting hazardous gases,
particulates, vapors, etc.
Use hood to remove airborne chemicals (e.g.
aerosols, dusts, fumes, vapors)
Do not store items within fume hoods
Place apparatus far back to rear of hood for
efficient air flow
Ensure only necessary materials are under hood
during an operation
62. Fume Hoods
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Always keep the sash between the face and
experiment – sash should be lowered
Check air flow before and during operation
(face velocity of 80-120 fpm)
63. Compressed Gas Cylinders
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Storage, Maintenance, Handling
Isolate threats:
o Hourly fire rated walls
o Distances
o Methods of securing:
Adjustable bay rack
Individually supported
Eye bolts, chain and latch
64. Compressed Gas Cylinders
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Compressed gases can be hazardous
because each cylinder contains large
amounts of energy and may also have high
flammability and toxicity potential. Think
safety:
o Ensure the contents of all compressed gas
cylinders are clearly stenciled or stamped
on the cylinder or durable label
o Do not identify a gas cylinder only by the
manufacturer’s color code
o Never use cylinders with missing or
unreadable labels
65. Compressed Gas Cylinders
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o Check all cylinders for damage before using
o Be familiar with the properties and hazards of
the gas inside the cylinder before using
o Wear appropriate PPE before handling/using
o Check for leaks after attaching a cylinder by
using a soap solution, “snoop” liquid, or gas
detector
o Label empty cylinders as “EMPTY” or “MT”
o Always attach safety caps when storing or
moving cylinders
66. Compressed Gas Cylinders
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o Larger cylinders should be secured to a wall or lab
bench by a clamp or chain
o Store cylinders by gas type; separate oxidizing
gases from flammable gases by either 20 feet or
30 minute 5 foot high firewall
o Store cylinders in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible materials and ignition
sources
o Store empty cylinders separately from full ones
o Do not subject any part of a cylinder to
temperatures higher than 125 deg F or lower than
50 deg F
67. Heating
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Use only approved methods
to heat cylinders to guard
against rapid temperature
and likewise pressure rises in
cylinder
Do NOT heat with
salamander heaters or direct
impingement heaters
69. Inspection
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Fatigue or stress
Dents, gouges,
impact points
Internal problems
Repair methods and
correctness
Protective valve
caps
70. Inspect
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For leaking fittings and
correct connections
Know what to do when
finding such situations:
Handle alone?
Call a co-worker?
Call the Supervisor?
Call 911 and Evacuate?
71. Checking Connections
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Ensure proper valves have
been used
“Snoop” connections to
eliminate leakage of gas to
surrounding areas*
* “Snooping” uses a soap solution on
a compatible gas/connection to
determine leakage; no bubbles-no
leakage
72. Welding Gases
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Exercise the needed care
when dealing with dual gases
such as oxygen and
acetylene.
Practice storage and use
safety
Secured and capped
Not taken into confined spaces
or work areas
Segregated from combustibles
74. Hydrostatic Testing (Hydro)
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Pressurizing a cylinder for a
period of time then determining if
the shell returns to a percentage
of its normal shape within a set
time period
Determines serviceability of the
cylinder
Determine hydro schedule for
your cylinders and keep a record
on file
75. Hydro Test Intervals
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• Hydro test intervals are
based on the composition
of the cylinder
• Retesting of cylinders
can be found in
– 49 CFR 173.34 and
– CGA C-1 Methods for
Hydrostatic Testing of
Compressed Gas
Cylinders
76. Emergency Response
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Gas emergency response would
fall under Hazardous Materials
response per 29 CFR
1910.120(q)
Likely events may result from the
gases you use and methods of
transport, storage or handling
79. Detection & Monitoring
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Determine leaks with various
detectors:
Combustible Gas Indicators
(CGI) or
Gas Detector (gas specific)
You will need to know:
Gas LEL/UEL and
IDLH limits before
monitoring for gas
81. Detection
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Similar “broom” method may also be used:
◦ If attempting to detect presence of Chlorine, wrap
clean cloth around broom
◦ Put ammonia on cloth and wave in suspected
Chlorine cloud
◦ If cloth fumes, you’ve detected presence of
Chlorine
◦ If looking for ammonia leaks, cloth treated with
Chlorine bleach may be wrapped around broom
◦ Waved in suspect area, if fuming occurs,
ammonia present
Both methods rely on chemical reactions – you’ll
need training and PPE: USE CAUTION
82. Emergency Response Methods
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An extraction hood used for daily
operations may be used to vent
escaping gas from a cylinder up
through a filter
Hoods and vents may also be
equipped with a “scrubber” to
neutralize various gases
Some poison gases may be
“scrubbed” this way
83. Response
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Do you have a trained team?
Or will you call specialty
responders?
Will special response equipment be
needed?
Special precautions are required for
spontaneously combustible gases
such as silane.
84. Recovery Vessel
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Recovery vessel is a DOT
Exempt containment vessel
It can handle large cylinders as
well as smaller
Service pressures vary
It may be the most expedient
means to control a leaking
cylinder
85. Containment
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Containment is a team effort
Remote openers also exist for
containers which may be suspect
so responders are not subjected to
pressure injuries
86. Chlorine “A” Kit
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Chlorine “A” kit to be used for
leaking Chlorine cylinders
The pressures of some
gases may limit the kit’s use
to Chlorine
Teams should be trained in
proper use
87. Chlorine “B” Kit
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“B” kit is used to control leaks on
1 ton containers of Chlorine
Where contents can not be
pumped out of a container, the
container might be able to be
drilled
Drilling requires pressure
reduction (cooling) and highly
trained responders
88. Response
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Determine if you will handle
an event alone or with off-site
help
Pre-plan potential zones of
harm should your facility
have a release
Practice safety and be safe in
handling, use, storage and
response to gas incidents
89. Some Standards to Aid You
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The following 29 CFR 1910 Standards may guide
you in developing your own program:
1910.101 Compressed Gases (General
Requirements)
1910.102 Acetylene
1910.103 Hydrogen
1910.104 Oxygen
1910.111 Storage and Handling of LP Gas
• Compressed Gas Assn., Inc., 14501 George
Carter Way, Chantilly, VA 20151
90. Contact Information
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Health & Safety Training Specialists
1171 South Cameron Street, Room 324
Harrisburg, PA 17104-2501
(717) 772-1635
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The hazards of compressed gases are recognized by several professional organizations besides the Compressed Gas Association.
OSHA regulations address the hazards and proper storage, handling and use of specific gases. These regulations serve as planning tools to better ensure safety in the workplace.
Above are the various topics this program will address, selectively working with specific gases as examples. Using the same methods for planning, use and response, you can apply similar job planning for unique gases at your location.
Various regulations may be adopted by the AHJ (Authority Having Jurisdiction) indicating the manner of operation with gases.
In the absence of such codes, guidance may be found in professional publications such as available from:
The Compressed Gas Association (CGA),
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and
Safety Data Sheets
Other sources, used for emergency planning and response, include:
The NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards and
The most recent edition of the Emergency Response Guidebook
Gases in our society can be found in
Industrial processes
Medical uses
Vehicle fuels
Citizen use for heating
Gas may possess various physical properties as shown.
They may be found in a single state or as blended mixtures.
Physical states for gases will depend on a pressure and temperature relationship. Also whether they can sustain this physical state solely dependent upon container design.
Cryogenic liquids, to retain their physical state must be partnered with refrigeration methods.
The above examples of compressed gases indicate their:
Hazard class assignment for labeling and shipping
Their vapor density; whether heavier or lighter than air
The Lower and Upper Explosive (or flammable) Limits in air and
Flashpoint (Ignition temperature)
Of the three (3) main physical states; solids, liquids and gas, it is gas with a very low density and viscosity.
Gases expand and contract depending upon temperature and pressure changes.
Gases can easily diffuse into other gases and distributes itself inside a container.
By dropping the temperature and increasing the pressure, a gas can be changed to a liquid or semi-solid state.
The definition of a compressed gas is provided by the Compressed Gas Association in their 3rd edition Handbook.
“Material or mixture having in the container an absolute pressure exceeding 40 psi at 70oF or, regardless of pressure at 70oF, having an absolute pressure exceeding 104 psi at 130oF or any liquid material having a vapor pressure exceeding 40 psi absolute at 100oF as determined by ASTM Test D-323”
Absolute pressure (psia: pounds per square inch, absolute) includes 14.7 psi for atmospheric pressure at sea level.
For a reading of psig (pounds per square inch gauge) subtract the 14.7 psi at sea level.
LP Gas or LPG –
• Any material with a vapor pressure not exceeding that allowed for commercial propane
• Composed predominantly of the following hydrocarbons, either by themselves or as mixtures: propane, propylene, butane (normal butane or isobutene), and butylenes
Liquefied natural gas is also called LNG.
A fluid in the cryogenic liquid state that is composed predominantly of methane.
Cryogenic liquid: Refrigerated liquefied gas with normal boiling point below -130oF
Hazards include those of the gas, frostbite and asphyxiation if breathable oxygen in air is displaced
“cryogen” is from the Greek meaning born icy cold.
Some terms used to describe gases and their behavior include:
Boiling Point:
Temperature when a gas converts from its liquefied state to vaporous state
Critical Pressure:
Temperature above which a gas cannot be liquefied by pressure alone
The Triple Point of a gas is described as,
The only temperature and pressure at which three phases (gas, liquid, and solid) in a one-component system can exist in equilibrium
Vapor Density (Gas Specific Gravity): A comparison of the weight of the gas to air (1.0). Heavier-than-air gases will have a vapor density greater than 1.0; lighter gases will have a vapor density less than 1.0
TLV-TWA (threshold limit value-time weighted average): Given in ppm (parts per million). Exposure amount which most people can work in for an 8 hour day without suffering harmful effects
IDLH: Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health. Amounts to which persons should not be exposed due to their harmful effects.
Sources for determining these limits will be found on the SDS, as well in various guides, i.e. “NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards”
Lower Explosive Limits (LEL) also known as lower flammable limits (LFL): least percentage of a gas, mixed with the proper proportions of air, whereby having the necessary heat applied, combustion may result
Upper Explosive Limits (UEL) also known as upper flammable limits (UFL): greatest percentage of a gas, that when proportioned with air, may permit sustained combustion
Flammable Limits also known as the Flammable Range: percentage of gas within the LEL and UEL where combustion may occur and be sustained.
Shown: Hydrogen approximated (4%-75%)
Ignition Temperature: Unique to various solids, vapors and gases, the requisite heat from an open flame source required to ignite materials.
Autoignition temperature is the temperature required to ignite materials absent an open flame source
Gas which does not react with other materials (e.g. argon, helium, neon)
Can be an asphyxiant which reduces the amount of breathable air in a location
Used in fire suppression systems, purging and cleaning
Conversion of cubic feet of liquid to cubic feet of gas
Can result in achieving the LEL or Flammable Limits in an inside environment
Can also result in the toxic levels or IDLH for a gas expressed as percentage by volume or ppm (parts per million)
The Expansion Rate (or Ratio) of a gas describes the cubic feet of vapor from each liquefied cubic foot of gas. The larger the number, the greater the area inside or outside to be overwhelmed by the gas.
Various Laws of behavior are utilized when discussing how a gas will act.
Boyle’s Law indicates
Decrease container’s volume by ½
Temperature and amount of gas remain constant inside a closed system
Pressure will double
Charles Law states:
When the temperature increases, the volume increases
Perhaps the container won’t be able to handle the volume increase
The PVT (or pressure, volume, temperature) relationship indicates,
If temperature of a gas increases in cylinder, volume of cylinder can not be increased
Pressure increases and may activate relief valve
Too rapidly increasing
pressures may rupture cylinder
Pressure increases inside a cylinder may adapt the above Rule of Thumb:
Increase gas temperature 500 degrees = double pressure
Increase gas temperature 1,000 degrees = triple pressure
Increase gas temperature 1,500 degrees = quadruple pressure
(Some gas cylinders do NOT have a pressure relief valve, could be a catastrophic rupture!)
With a Cryogenic,
Heat expands a gas
If we pressurize a gas while cooling it, we can turn a gas into a liquefied gas
Further cooling and pressure may convert it to a cryogenic gas
This increases the amount of product that can be put in a cylinder
Gas containers come in a variety of sizes and styles.
Lecture bottles containing small amounts of gas,
Cylinders of differing sizes and
Tank trucks
More containers include:
Tank cars for railroad shipments to move bulk product.
Portable Tanks
Fixed Storage
Pipelines
Transport vehicles may also be found at locations connected to building systems.
Cylinders are usually the most readily found containers at a variety of locations.
Construction
Must be compatible with the material contained
Markings Labeling required to identify the gas in storage and during shipment
Nomenclature related to the cylinder and its contents will assist in the safety process
Low Pressure: Below 900 psi
High Pressure: 900 psi or greater
Storage pressures at which gases may be found are shown on the slide above. Precautions need to be taken not only for the characteristics of a gas but the possibility of a pressure vessel rupture.
Cylinder shells can also be color coded to better identify the contents permitted into the specific type of cylinder
This eliminates cross-contamination by introducing non-compatible gases into non-specification cylinders
Medical gases will often be a blend of a parent gas with fractions of other gases introduced for purity and stability
The Compressed Gas Association has a code system for gases known as the FTSC Code.
A standard numerical code for a gas indicates:
Flammability
Toxicity
State of the gas
Corrosiveness
More information can be found in pamphlet CGA V-7 from the Compressed Gas Association
Depending upon the valve on a cylinder, leaks of product may occur. Response to such situations should be known and trained on.
Diaphragm Valve better retains the cylinder contents
Not as prone to leakage as the packed valve
Note the diaphragm’s location
Note also the relief valve’s location in the product line
The Packed Valve has packing between the upper stem and bonnet
This type is known for leaking through the packing
Often the leak may be secured by tightening the bonnet nut
Some gas valves will have Pressure Relief Valves should the internal cylinder pressure rise. It is a means to vent-off over pressurization so the cylinder does not fail violently.
A reading of CGA charts will indicate the type of relief valve which must be used or whether, based on the gas hazard, if no PRV is to be used.
May be pressure, temperature or spring activated to permit container contents to escape thereby averting a container rupture
The PRV is in the product line
Fusible plug melts at a designated temperature and permits the product of a cylinder to be released to avert a catastrophic rupture
Combination relief: One with a rupture disk and fusible plug
Both are Non-resealing
Rupture disk (frangible disk) - Operating part of a PRV: ruptures at a predetermined pressure allowing cylinder contents to escape
Non-resealing
Poison gas cylinders do not have a PRV Depending on their classification PRVs are “prohibited”
Cylinder hazards can be the result of the gas characteristic as well as container behavior under varying impacting conditions.
One of the most catastrophic failures of a container is known as a B.L.E.V.E. (blev-E).
This condition occurs when:
A cylinder or tank is heated.
Contents absorb heat and convert to pressurized
vapor.
Relief valve activates.
Pressure increases beyond the PRV capacity.
Container, thermally stressed, violently ruptures.
If the gas is flammable, the fireball
is devastating. Also, shrapnel from the container is dangerous.
BLEVEs can occur with liquefied nitrogen and helium or refrigerants and cryogens as well as LP Gas or LNG
The Pressure, Volume, Temperature relationship drives the BLEVE
The slide shows a Cylinder exploded inside a building
Cylinder exploded outside
May occur with Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Propane and Butane being main components or
with Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) of which Methane is the largest component
A railroad tank car incident in the 1970’s was typical of disasters which caused several changes in tank car construction;
A reinforced end on tanks (deflector baffle),
A bottom and top shelf on couplers to reduce the possibility of cars becoming uncoupled during an incident
Also, sprayed-on insulation or double-walling tank cars to keep heat from the contents.
Shown above:
Crescent City, Illinois, June 21, 1970, 7:30am.
Train No. 20 derailed involving 3 tank cars
BLEVE was 34,000 gallons of Propane
Emergency planning paid off
Incidents can devastate fixed locations.
Here is 65,000 gallons of propane at a bulk storage location in Canada, 2008.
Hydrocarbon gases contain flammable hydrogen and combustible carbon in their make-up.
Flammable
Non-Corrosive
Non-Toxic
Colorless
Examples include:
Propane and
Butane
Shown in order of the number of carbon atoms are basic hydrocarbon gases along with their representative ignition temperatures.
Another rule of thumb is that depending on the number of carbon atoms, the physical state may be determined.
1-4 carbon atoms=a gas,
5-12 carbon atoms=a liquid (around 11 carbon atoms, a waxy-solid may form)
Over 12 carbon atoms=a solid
Oxygen:
Is not flammable
It sensitizes flammable and combustible materials requiring less input heat for ignition.
In some cases, materials impregnated with oxygen can be ignited with static electricity.
For gases, Permissible Exposure Limits and levels determined to be Immediately Dangerous to Life and Health (IDLH) have been established by OSHA.
This is an important area to determine when working with, storing or using a gas.
Does your staff require Engineered Safeguards to be applied?
Or administrative controls required?
What PPE is required?
Some effects of exposure also include,
Explosive rupture of contents which can destroy vehicles
Cylinders may go through barriers or walls
Other gas accidents may occur due to:
Flammability
Chemical burns may result
Handling safety requires an understanding of the gas properties
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required to work safely, i.e.
-Gloves
-Eye protection
-Respirator
-Foot/body protection
Determine safe handling and storage needs based on your industry and the gases with which you work
Create or follow check lists to best ensure a continuous safety program
Use proper hand trucks-do not roll the cylinder on its side
Provide a forklift cylinder change-out area which maximizes safety for the operator and other staff
Provide:
Ventilation
Fire Extinguisher
PPE
Take time to plan what you’re going to do with a cylinder and how you’re going to do it
Always decide on the side of personal safety
Storage requires:
Proper ventilation
Out of the weather
Not subject to temperature extremes
Segregate gas types to eliminate fire or chemical reaction hazards
Use good house keeping practices
Post signage
Lab Ventilation
Critical for safe and healthy operation
Occupied lab air exchange rates should be 6 to 10 times an hour per applicable standards
Unoccupied lab air exchange rates including storerooms should be 4x in 1 hour (NFPA 45)
Air supplies to labs, storerooms, prep rooms should never be recycled to any other part of the building or offices
Only conduct experiments the ventilation system can handle without a fume hood
HVAC filters should be changed quarterly
Fume hoods provide local exhaust ventilation
Essential in exhausting hazardous gases, particulates, vapors, etc.
Use hood to remove airborne chemicals (e.g. aerosols, dusts, fumes, vapors)
Do not store items within fume hoods
Place apparatus far back to rear of hood for efficient air flow
Ensure only necessary materials are under hood during an operation
Always keep the sash between the face and experiment – sash should be lowered
Check air flow before and during operation (face velocity of 80-120 fpm)
Storage, Maintenance, Handling
Isolate threats:
Hourly fire rated walls
Distances
Methods of securing:
Adjustable bay rack
Individually supported
Eye bolts, chain and latch
Compressed gases can be hazardous because each cylinder contains large amounts of energy and may also have high flammability and toxicity potential. Think safety:
Ensure the contents of all compressed gas cylinders are clearly stenciled or stamped on the cylinder or durable label
Do not identify a gas cylinder only by the manufacturer’s color code
Never use cylinders with missing or unreadable labels
Check all cylinders for damage before using
Be familiar with the properties and hazards of the gas inside the cylinder before using
Wear appropriate PPE before handling/using
Check for leaks after attaching a cylinder by using a soap solution, “snoop” liquid, or gas detector
Label empty cylinders as “EMPTY” or “MT”
Always attach safety caps when storing or moving cylinders
Larger cylinders should be secured to a wall or lab bench by a clamp or chain
Store cylinders by gas type; separate oxidizing gases from flammable gases by either 20 feet or 30 minute 5 foot high firewall
Store cylinders in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials and ignition sources
Store empty cylinders separately from full ones
Do not subject any part of a cylinder to temperatures higher than 125 degrees F or lower than 50 degrees F
Heating of cylinders.
Use only approved methods to heat cylinders to guard against rapid temperature and likewise pressure rises in cylinder
Do NOT heat with salamander heaters or direct impingement heaters
Physical Inspection for:
Rust, chemical reactions, fire
or heat impact
Leaking
Bulging, distortions
Paint changes due to
chemical reaction or heat
Fatigue or stress
Dents, gouges,
impact points
Internal problems
Repair methods and
correctness
Protective valve
caps
For leaking fittings and correct connections
Know what to do when finding such situations:
Handle alone?
Call a co-worker?
Call the Supervisor?
Call 911 and Evacuate?
Ensure proper valves have been used
“Snoop” connections to eliminate leakage of gas to surrounding areas*
* “Snooping” uses a soap solution on a compatible gas/connection to
determine leakage; no bubbles-no leakage
Exercise the needed care when dealing with dual gases such as oxygen and acetylene.
Practice storage and use safety
Secured and capped
Not taken into confined spaces
or work areas
Segregated from combustibles
Check:
Valves
Hoses
Flashback arrestor
Confirm operating
pressures
Connections are secure
Personal Protective
Equipment is in use
Area secured from
other hazards
Periodically, cylinders must be pressure-tested to determine if they can continue to be used. This is the hydrostatic (or Hydro) test.
This test involves,
Pressurizing a cylinder for a period of time then determining if the shell returns to a percentage of its normal shape within a set time period
Determines serviceability of the cylinder
Determine hydro schedule for your cylinders and keep a record on file
Hydro test intervals are determined by cylinder shell construction, i.e. whether of aluminum or steel material.
Hydro test intervals are based on the composition of the cylinder
Retesting of cylinders can be found in
49 CFR 173.34 and
CGA C-1 Methods for Hydrostatic Testing of Compressed Gas Cylinders
If your facility uses compressed gas, planning for emergencies is required whether you have an in-house response plan and team or if you’ll rely on off-site specialty teams.
Gas emergency response would fall under Hazardous Materials response per 29 CFR 1910.120(q)
Likely events may result from the gases you use and methods of transport, storage or handling
The above slide shows some possible gas accidents.
An LP Gas tank fire,
A Gas pipeline explosion.
Other release events can be service connection leaks, forklift accidents, ammonia tank releases on farms or situations dealing with converted transportation.
Detection and monitoring of containers and containment can establish if leaks have occurred for which actions must be taken.
Determine leaks with various detectors:
Combustible Gas Indicators (CGI) or
Gas Detector (gas specific)
You will need to know:
Gas LEL/UEL and
IDLH limits before
monitoring for gas
Portable leak detectors exist which are calibrated to a particular gas.
A broom can be used to detect burning hydrogen due to it burning light blue to almost invisible. The broom is waved in the suspect area. Ignition will show you the hazard zone.
Similar “broom” method may also be used:
◦ If attempting to detect presence of Chlorine, wrap clean cloth around broom
◦ Put ammonia on cloth and wave in suspected Chlorine cloud
◦ If cloth fumes, you’ve detected presence of Chlorine
◦ If looking for ammonia leaks, cloth treated with Chlorine bleach may be wrapped around broom
◦ Waved in suspect area, if fuming occurs, ammonia present
Both methods rely on chemical reactions – you’ll need training and PPE: USE CAUTION
The best and safest way is to use the appropriate detector.
An extraction hood used for daily operations may be used to vent escaping gas from a cylinder up through a filter
Hoods and vents may also be equipped with a “scrubber” to neutralize various gases
Some poison gases may be “scrubbed” this way
When considering your method of response, ask yourself,
Do you have a trained team?
Or will you call specialty
responders?
Will special response equipment be
needed?
Special precautions are required for
spontaneously combustible gases
such as silane.
The recovery vessel is a DOT Exempt containment vessel
It can handle large cylinders as well as smaller
Service pressures vary
It may be the most expedient means to control a leaking cylinder
Containment is a team effort
Remote openers also exist for containers which may be suspect so responders are not subjected to pressure injuries
Chlorine “A” kit to be used for leaking Chlorine cylinders.
The pressures of some gases may limit the kit’s use to Chlorine.
Teams should be trained in proper use
A chlorine “B” kit is used to control leaks on 1 ton containers of Chlorine.
Where contents can not be pumped out of a container, the container might be able to be drilled
Drilling requires pressure reduction (cooling) and highly trained responders
Again, determine if you will handle an event alone or with off-site help
Pre-plan potential zones of harm should your facility have a release
Practice safety and be safe in handling, use, storage and response to gas incidents
The above standards are provided to aid you in your Compressed Gas Safety Program.