INERT GAS SYSTEMS - THEIR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

The operation of an inert gas plant is split into two main sections: processing plant and distribution system. The processing plant is designed to supply either inert gas at a controlled pressure, or fresh air, to the distribution system. The complete operating cycle for the distribution system is: 1) inerting before loading, 2) loading cargo or ballasting, 3) load or ballasted passage, 4) discharging cargo or ballast, 5) tank washing and 6) fresh air purging. Details are provided on the operation of the system. Maintenance requirements are presented and includes a schedule for routine maintenance.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited

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

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 9-12
• Serial:
  • Safety at Sea International
  • Issue Number: 91
  • Publisher: DMG World Media, Limited
  • ISSN: 0142-0666

Subject/Index Terms

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

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00149533
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Fuel and Metallurgical Journals Limited
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Apr 13 1977 12:00AM