Compresse

d Gases
Compressed gas
description
 Definitionof a compressed gas -
any gas, or mixture of gases,
that is pressurized and
contained in a cylinder or tank.

1a
Compressed gas
description
 Examples of compressed gases
• Acetylene
• Anhydrous ammonia
• Carbon dioxide
• Helium

 Types
of containers in which
compressed gas is stored
1b
Cryogenic liquids
 Definition
of a cryogenic liquid -
matter that exists at minus 200
degrees Celsius

 Examples of cryogenic liquids

• Liquid nitrogen
• Argon
• Liquid oxygen

2a
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Ensure gas containers are
identified with a DOT or TC label

 Cylinders must
never be dropped,
slid, or rolled

3a
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Use carts or other material
handling equipment to move
cylinders

 Regulators,pressure relief
devices, valves, and hoses must
be designed for the specific
container
3b
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Neverinterchange equipment
between different types of
gases

 Pressurerelief devices maintain

pressure in cylinder at a desired
level

3c
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Inspect
cylinders and devices,
and remove defective
equipment from service

 Inspectthreads on valves and

regulators for damage, dirt,
grease, and oil

3d
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Threads on regulators and
auxiliary equipment must match
the container valve threads -
adapters are not allowed

 Connectionsmust not be
tampered with, or forced
together
3e
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Valvesshould be opened slowly,
with valve outlets pointed away
from the user and other persons

 Valvesshould be opened with

the wrench supplied by the
vendor

3f
Handling and inspection
procedures
 Valvesshould not be hammered
open or closed

3g
Storage procedures
 Containers must be stored
upright

 Storage areas must be well-

ventilated

 Avoid
storage temperatures
above 125 degrees Fahrenheit

4a
Storage procedures
 Postthe names of the gases in
the storage area

 Keepvalve caps on containers

when not connected to
dispensing equipment

4b
Storage procedures
 Keep compressed gases away
from fires, flames, and welding
torches

4c
Storage procedures
 Whencontainers are in storage,
remove:
• Regulators
• Cylinder connections
• Hoselines
• Similar auxiliary devices

4d
Storage procedures
 Store
oxygen away from
flammable gas containers and
combustibles
• 20-foot rule
• Non-combustible 5-foot high
barrier

4e
Storage procedures
 Ensure that the storage area is:
• properly labeled
• secure
• away from ignition sources
• separate from oxidizing gases

 Typesof containers in which

cryogenics are stored
4f
Compressed gas
hazards
 Inert gases

 Oxidizing gases

 Fire
hazards of
flammable
compressed gases

5a
Compressed gas
hazards
 Health hazards of poison gases

 Corrosive gases

 Other hazards

5b
Cryogenic liquid hazards
 Extreme cold temperatures

 Asphyxiation

 Splashing and boiling during

transfer

6a
Personal protective
equipment
 Eye and face protection

 Gloves

 Aprons

 Foot protection
7a