THE INERT GAS SYSTEM - A BLANKET OF SAFETY FOR CRUDE CARRIERS

The prime function of an inert gas system installed in a tanker, or any other type of vessel, is the prevention of a buildup of a flammable mixture of air and hydrocarbon gas in the cargo tanks by the closely controlled introduction of inert gas. Certain critical periods, which occur during a tanker voyage, when the risk of explosion is greatly increased are discussed. A typical layout for an inert gas system is provided along with a discussion on the control system and training required. For the smaller tanker, an inert gas system based on nitrogen is described. Also included is a description of an inert gas system designed to eliminate soot carry-over.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited

  Queensway House, 2 Queensway, Redhill
  Surrey RH1 1QS,   England 
• Publication Date: 1976-10

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 4-8
• Serial:
  • Safety at Sea International
  • Issue Number: 91
  • Publisher: DMG World Media, Limited
  • ISSN: 0142-0666

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Cleaning; Container tanks; Corrosion; Explosions; Marine safety; Noble gases; Storage tanks; Tankers
• Uncontrolled Terms: Inert gas systems
• Old TRIS Terms: Explosion prevention; Tank cleaning; Tank corrosion; Tanker safety
• Subject Areas: Maintenance and Preservation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149532
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM