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CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT FOR OXYGEN SERVICE - AIGA

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1 Material/Size<br />

Appendix H: Cleaning of a vessel with aqueous agent<br />

Stainless steel; volume of the vessel from 1000 to 40000 litres.<br />

2 Cleaning Method<br />

2.1 Mechanical Cleaning<br />

53<br />

<strong>AIGA</strong> 012/04<br />

Before final welding interior surfaces shall be mechanically cleaned (grinding, brushing, grit blasting).<br />

2.2 De-dusting<br />

Internal surfaces shall be swept and vacuumed.<br />

2.3 Degreasing<br />

After welding and hydrostatic testing, a jet spray cleaning operation is carried out using phosphate<br />

free detergent (50°C, duration 1 h) followed by flushing with clean water at 50-60°C.<br />

3 Rinsing<br />

Spraying with de-mineralised water.<br />

4 Drying<br />

Purging with dry, oil free, clean air or nitrogen.<br />

5 Inspection<br />

Direct visual inspection with White Light and Ultraviolet Light.<br />

6 Conservation of Cleanliness<br />

At ail stages of assembly, components are protected against contamination. After inspection the<br />

vessel is sealed with degreased caps and slightly pressurised with nitrogen.<br />

7 Labelling<br />

"CLEANED <strong>FOR</strong> <strong>OXYGEN</strong> <strong>SERVICE</strong>"<br />

Pressurised with N2 …………….. bar<br />

Keep free from oil and grease<br />

Inspection date/stamp"

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