CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT FOR OXYGEN SERVICE - AIGA
CLEANING OF EQUIPMENT FOR OXYGEN SERVICE - AIGA
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"