12.5 Repair of inert gas plant
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12.5 Repair of inert gas plant

  12.5.1 Inert gas is asphyxiating. Great care must be exercised when work on the plant is undertaken. Although the worker may be in the open air, inert gas leaking from the plant could render him unconscious very quickly. Before opening up any equipment, therefore, it is recommended that the inert gas plant is completely gas-freed.

  12.5.2 If any unit (e.g. the inert gas scrubber) is to be examined internally, the standard recommendations for entering enclosed spaces must be followed. Blind flanges should be fitted where applicable or the plant should be completely isolated.

Parent topic: 12 Some Safety Considerations with Inert Gas Systems
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