(167c) Online Gas Line Purging System for Removal of Explosive Gases | AIChE

(167c) Online Gas Line Purging System for Removal of Explosive Gases

Authors 

Raj, A. - Presenter, Tata Steel Ltd.
Kumar, N. - Presenter, Tata Steel Ltd


Problem Statement: - Insufficient purging of BF gas line due to manual interventions.

Challenge:

100% BF gas line purging before and after job completion.

Innovation:

Remote purging activity controlled from DCS/Control room

Safety Precautions:
1. Nitrogen pressure should be minimum 6 bar
2. Communication should be clear to all working agency.

Result/Benefits:

Continuous monitoring of CO and O2 concentration.

Avoidance of manual measurement of at gas concentration site to ensue sufficient (100%) purging.

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