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Gas PPT 1

Gases have a variety of industrial uses and properties. They can be flammable, non-flammable, oxidizers, corrosive, poisonous, or inert. Safe handling of gases requires determining storage needs based on the specific gases and following safety checklists. Proper storage includes adequate ventilation, avoiding extreme temperatures, segregating gas types, good housekeeping, and signage. Inspecting equipment for leaks and making sure valves, hoses, and connections are secure is important for safety.

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Gas PPT 1

Gases have a variety of industrial uses and properties. They can be flammable, non-flammable, oxidizers, corrosive, poisonous, or inert. Safe handling of gases requires determining storage needs based on the specific gases and following safety checklists. Proper storage includes adequate ventilation, avoiding extreme temperatures, segregating gas types, good housekeeping, and signage. Inspecting equipment for leaks and making sure valves, hoses, and connections are secure is important for safety.

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GAS SAFETY

USES
• INDUSTRIAL USES INCLUDE PROCESS HEATING
AND MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER GASES ADDED
FOR PROCESS PURITY.
PROPERTIES
• Gases can be:
Flammable ,
Non-flammable ,
Oxidizers ,
Corrosive ,
Poison ,
Inert
Or a mixture
DEFINATIONS

Gas:
• State of matter in which material has a very low
density and viscosity
• Can expand with temperature and pressure changes
• If the temperature is dropped and pressure increased,
the gas can be changed to a liquid or semi-solid state
DEFINATIONS
Triple point :
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 .
DEFINATIONS
TLV-TWA (threshold limit value - time weighted
average):

Exposure amount which most people can


work in for an eight hour day without suffering
harmful effects
DEFINATIONS
Lower Explosive Limits (LEL) :
Low percentage of a gas, mixed with the proper
proportions of air, whereby having the
necessary heat applied, combustion may result.
Upper Explosive Limits (UEL) :
Higher percentage of a gas, that when
proportioned with air, may permit sustained
combustion
HAZARDS

• Flammability
• Spontaneously
flammable
• Reactivity
• Poison
• Rupture
• Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion
(BLEVE)
BLEVE
• A tank is heated
• Material inside tank absorb heat and convert to
pressurized vapor
• Safety valve gets activates
• Pressure increases beyond the safety valve capacity
range
• Tank will violently ruptures
• If the gas is flammable, the fireball is
devastating.
SAFE HANDLING AND STORAGE
• Determine safe handling and storage needs
based on industry and the gases with which
you work
• Create or follow check lists to best ensure a
continuous safety program
STORAGE
Proper ventilation ,
Not subject to extreme temperature ,
Segregate gas types to eliminate fire or chemical
reaction hazards ,
Use good house keeping practices ,
Post signage
STORAGE ,MAINTENANCE AND HANDLING

• Be familiar with the properties and hazards of


the gas
• Wear appropriate PPE before handling/use
• Check for leaks by using a soap solution or gas
detector
• Label empty cylinders as EMPTY or MT
• Always attach safety caps
INSPECT
• For leaking fittings and correct connections
• Know what to do when finding such
situations:
• Handle alone?
• Call a co-worker?
• Call the supervisor?
• Evacuate?
INSPECT SETUP
• Check:
• Valves
• Hoses
• Flashback arrestor
• Confirm operating pressures
• Connections are secure
• Personal protective equipment is in use
• Area secured from other hazards
DETECTION MONITORING
• To determine leaks, use various detectors:
• Combustible gas indicators (CGI), or
• Gas detector (gas specific)
• Portable Gas detector

• You will need to know:


Gas LEL/UEL limits before monitoring for gas
CONCLUSION

Hazards can be controlled if we


follow the safe work procedure
. One error can cause
extensive damage

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