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INTBODUCTION AND FOREWORD

. 1. INTRODUCTION

2. G~~ERAL DESCRIPTION

3.lTri~Q~PIN-G
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4. ORERATING PROCEDURE

5. P~CAUTIONS

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Inox India Limited equipment for your installation.

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is a leading manufacturer of Cryogenic Equipments in

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-Th:evarigus products of Inox India Limited include but not limited to: _
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Ver:ticalgold Converters
Transportation Tanks and Semi Trailers
Hori;zonf~LStorage Tanks
. v Liqt!ip:hydrogen storage tank
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TurriKlaV'SUppliesfor Liquid Storage and Distribution Systems
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SuperiJ:i$lflated Piping
:./. Atmo.~pheric.'Vaporizers
./ Steam $:parged Bath Vaporisers

<' Cryogenic Containers

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Disposable cylinder for refrigerants

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filling Stations etc. The Quality system of Inox India Limited is

c) certied'_,:p:y':E3);1QI. in compliance with prestigious ISO 9001: 2008 standard. Efficient and
. compet~flfAfter Sales Service team of Inox India Limited backs this equipment This manual
will help you for Qperation and Maintenance of your equipment to the mark.

th.ls M:~lil{tt.!1 provides information for the user to operate and maintain
l/BRr~~{L fiACUUM INSULA TED COLD CONVERTORS from 3KL to 27 KL
ccfpaci,ty: menutecturea by INOX INDIA LIMITED. These tanks are suitable
stQ~q,ge of fluid mentioned in the specifications such as Liquid
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..~tq.ujd Oxygen and Liquid Argon etc. They are also capable of
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Ma:hy l:(~erS need common industrial gases like Oxygen, Nitrogen and Argon in
g(3;s~OUS
s~ate at the required operating pressure. Storing these gases in gaseous
form'reqtiires large storage tanks which are expensive and occupies large area.

In orQ'ftorniriirnize

the cost and space, these gases are stored in liquid form as

th~y"N('!e.~lessvolume hence cost of storage is less

Need~Jittle space, hence saving in floor area
Ll9:11ids can be stored for longer time
1"iq~i<tcan be easily filled into the Cold Converter through lorry tanker while
ct~li-Veririgcontinuous supply of gas to the user point.

Qo!d Converter basically is a cryogenic liquid storage

r:e(airi~.tlieoperating pressure of liquid to desired level.

tank, which builds and

R~qlJir('!ctquantity of liquid is drawn from the converter and is passed through the
Pr-e$-sutehtlild-up vaporizer. The liquid vaporizes into gas. This gas is admitted
i#tP"~~~':vapour space, and thus pushes the liquid with pressure.
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The cold converter is perlite filled vacuum insulated tank with pressure

build-up vaporizer, which stores Liquid Oxygen or Liquid Nitrogen or

Li:quid Argon and can continuously feed the cryogenic liquefied gas under
automatically controlled pressure.
2.2 ~I5~sctiption of the Tank: The main components of the tanks are briefly
described below2.1.1: Vacuum insulated Tank: The vacuum insulated tank consists of an
inner vessel made out of stainless steel designed for a positive
pressure at cryogenic temperatures and an outer vessel made out
of carbon steel designed for vacuum. The inner vessel is supported
on outer vessel and centered by using thermal insulation blocks.
The inter space is filled with perlite powder and evacuated.
2.1.2

Control piping and instruments:

Inter connected piping is
arranged under the outer vessel and all valves are located at front
and at an easy operating height. Vacuum port and vacuum probe
valve are fitted to the tank at the bottom of the outer vessel. The
liquid level gauge and pressure gauge is arranged on the
front
side, at an easily readable height

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The tank is provided with a safety system which consists of two

".safety valves and two burst disks (Option) arranged in parallel to
prevent inner vessel from over-pressure. A flow cliverter valve is
provided in the safety system line. It ensures that both safety
"valves and two burst disks are connected to the vessel in normal
operating condition. It also ensures isolation of anyone
of the
safety valve and burst disk for repair or replacement.
Thermal
safety valves are also provided to prevent piping from over
pressure.
One safety device is provided on outer vessel to protect outer vessel
from over pressure, in case there is a leakage in the inner vessel

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3~.1 lluloading Procedure

Before the tank arrives to the site, check the foundation
bolt holes position etc. matching with drawing dimension .
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level,

. Tank is loaded on to the truck/trailer at Inox India Ltd. And it is

filled with dry Nitrogen gas at rniriirrrurn pressure of 0.5 kg/cm2.
Ensure by slightly opening of valve B2 that the tank is under
positive pressure when it reaches the site. If not then the tank
heeds to be purged. For details contact lnox India Ltd., before
commissioning if necessary.
Use lifting lugs provided on the tank for lifting and handling of
the tank. DO
NOT SLING ON TO THE VESSEL FOR LIFTING
AND HANDLING.
Confirm that the tank is securely lashed with steel slings/ropes
to the truck.

3~t;5 Bring the truck as near to the foundation as possible.

3.1.6

On reaching site, check the tank for - i) the lashings are properly
secured. - ii) There is no visual damage to the tank, or piping, or
to the valves and instrument.
Employ suitable cranes with required boom length for lifting and
keeping on to the foundation.
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Sling to the lifting hooks of the tank, hold the tank with two
Cranes and lift the tank to a little height to free the truck.
Remove the truck away.

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.Place the tank 111 Horizontal .position, keeping

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'~Keep the tank in vertical position on to the foundations.

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Care shall be taken, to see that the tank is 110t jerked during
Removal from truck and keeping on ground , Positioning from
Horizontal
to Vertical and Lifting and keeping on to the
foundation

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'After the tank is positioned fully tighten the nuts of foundation

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bolts; The tanks should be held by crane for minimum two hours after

'i;elil'plete the piping of the tank connecting to Air separation plant,

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building vaporiser, HP pump or product vaporiser etc, Test all
ed and flanged joints at site by pressurized nitrogen.

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of various valves:

Fo_t .sizes of various valves, refer flow scheme drawing of the tank.

. Lower filling valve Ml:

Normally closed except when charging the liquid through bottom of
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Normally closed except when charging the liquid through top of the
'.tank
Note:
The pressure of the tank decreases if the charging quantity through
the upper filling valve M2 is increased while reducing the quantity of
the liquid charged through the lower filling valve MI. On the
contrary the tank pressure increases if the charging quantity
through the upper filling valve M2 reduced while increasing the
quantity of liquid charged through the lower filling valve M1
Pressurizing Valve M3:
_Normally open and used for admitting the liquid into pressure buildup Vaporizer. Closed in case of the operation of the tank is stopped
.for a prolonged time or for maintenance of pressure build-up
regulator.
Liquid delivery valve M4:
Normally closed except for withdrawal of liquid from the tank.
PBU Return valve M5:
.Normally open. This valve is closed for maintenance
and pressure build up vaporizer

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of regulator CR

Flow Diverter Valve M6:

This valve is used for isolation of safety valves and/ or rupture disks.
By rotating the handle one of the safety valve and rupture disk can
be isolated for maintenance and the other valve and disk is in
communication with pressure. Normally the handle is kept at centre
position so that both the valves are in communication with the inner
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Normally closed. Opened when it is desired to decrease the tank
pressure
instantaneously.
This valve is opened during initial
charging of liquid, to vent out the gas generated during initial
cooling down of the tank

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Liquid Level Detect Valve B2 :

Normally closed. This valve may be opened
down of the tank. This valve must be in open
level comes to the maximum storage capacity.
charging, keep open this valve to vent out the
liquid level in order to prevent overcharging.

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during initial cooling

condition when liquid
At the time of liquid
gas and to check the

Drain Valve B3:

. Normally closed. Open in the initial stage of charging operation to
purge the pre-cooling gas. Also used for releasing the pressure within
closed pipes when the upper and lower filling valves M1 and M2 are
closed before the removal of filling hose .

. 4:.l:...1~ Inlet Check Valve C 1:

This valve is provided to avoid any back flow of Liquid from storage
tank to Transport tank in case of the pressure of the later falls below
that of vertical tank. The valve will open when there exist a pressure
differential between both the tanks.

4.1.11 Cryoregulator

CR:
This is a multifunction self acting pressure regulator and does the
function of Pressure build up regulator and Economiser and at the
.same time it provides thermal relief. Whenever the tank
pressure
falls below the set pressure, the pressure build up port automatically
opens to admit the gas at the top of the tank to increase the tank
pressures. As soon as the set pressure is reached the port closes. if
the tank pressure increases above the set pressure then the
economiser port opens and excess gas is admitted to the delivery line
(when the delivery is taking place)

4 ..1:;1'2' Safety valve SVl & SVIA:

These are primary safety valves connected to the inner vessel
through flow diverter valve .The capacity of each of the valve is
sufficient to handle the required gas flow.
4.1..13 Rupture Disk RD 1 & RD2 (Option A ) :
These are secondary pressure relief devices in parallel to the primary
valves. These devices are set at a higher pressure than the primary
valves and the capacity of each of the rupture disk is sufficient to
handle the required gas flow rate.

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4;L14 ,.safety valve for pipeline SV2:

This valve is provided to take care of the thermal expansion of the
cryogenic liquid trapped between two shut off valves. The safety
valve will release the excess pressure
generated due to the
evaporation of the Cryogenic liquid.
4.:1.:15 Level Gauge Valve PVl & PV2:
>Normally open. Closed for maintenance
or pressure gauge.

or replacement

of level gauge

4~1.16Pressure Balance Valve PV3:

Normally closed. Before replacing or repair of level gauge close PV1
and PV2, open PV3, then the pointer of the gauge shows zero point.

4 .1.,17 Pre ss ure Gauge PG1:

This indicates
vessel.

the pressure

of the gas space at the top of the inner

. 4..1~18.Level Gauge LGl:

This gauge, working on the principle of differential pressure indicates
the liquid level in the inner vessel in terms of mm of water column. A
" chart given in the manual can be referred to estimate the quantity of
the liquid in the tank
4.L19 Vacuum Probe Valve VVl:
Normally closed. Open for measuring the degree of vacuum present
in the tank.
.n Is Recommended Not To Open This Valve Unless It Is
Absolutely Necessary To Measure The Vacuum. Open This Valve
Only After Ftxing The Vacuum Gauge.
Evacuation Port VV2 :
This is a plug and spud type port and Normally closed. Used for
evacuation of the interspace of the tank as well as measurement of
vacuum in the annular space .. It requires special fixture for opening
the valve and measure the vacuum.
Do Not Open This Valve Until The Tank Is Required To Be ReEvacuated.

~~:Ji.21.Safety device on outer vessel SD:

This is a unique pop up type device held to its place by vacuum. In
case of any overpressure in the interspace, it would pop up and
release the gas thus avoiding damage to inner as well as outer
vessel.

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E)I Liquid to Pump (Option T I
..Thermosiphon)
Normally closed. This valve supply liquid to the process.
In case pump is used then it is connected to pump suction. When it is
intended to pump the liquid from the tank, the valve shall be opened.
(Follow the procedure specified by the pump manufacturer for start
and stop of the pump). The lines shall be properly cold insulated .

.. 4.1.2-3: Auxiliary Gas M12 (Option B):

Normally closed. This valve is used to withdraw gas. In case a pump
is used it is connected to pump recirculation/ gas return line. When it
is intended to pump the liquid from the tank, the valve shall be
- opened for precooling of the pump. (Follow the procedure specified by
the pump manufacturer for start and stop of the purnp]. The lines
shall be properly cold insulated.
-.4.1~~4:Liquid recirculation(Option
T/Thermosiphon)
M13:
Normally closed. In case a pump is used it is connected to pump
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return line. When it is intended to pump the liquid
from the tank, the valve shall be opened for precooling and kept open
during operation of the pump. (Follow the procedure specified by the
pump manufacturer for start and stop of the pump). The lines shall
. .be properly cold insulated.

4~2-I;i:titial Charging of the Tankl Pre Cooling procedure

. B~fGre initial charging of the tank, pre-cooling of the inner vessel is to be

carried out to bring the inner vessel which is at atmospheric temperature
to:pear the liquid temperature.
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The Type And Grade Of Liquid To Be Stored In

~be Tank And The Liquid Brought From The Lorry Tanker Is Same.
4~4-: :Cb,eck The Threads Of The Charging Hose Of The Lorry Tanker And
.. .it;he Threads Of Filling Coupling Of This Tank Are Same.

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Completely close the inlet valve to the pressure build up vaporizer.

After the filling hose is connected purge the air in the hose by opening'
the vent valve B3 and slightly opening the tanker gas line valve. Close
valve B3.

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Open the lower filling valves M1 of the tank to feed the cryogenic gas.
Open gas blow valve Bland liquid inspection valve 82 to release the
gas out of the tank during pre-cooling. In the beginning, slightly open
the lorry tanker outlet valve and admit cool vapour, to avoid sudden
cooling down, and rapid temperature change of the inner vessel wall.
Complete the pre-cooling which takes about 3 to 4 hours. Pass the
cold gas from Lorry tanker until the outlet gas line (valve 81 or 82) is
cold and slightly frosted.

;. 4A):~:4 - Now slightly open the liquid line valve of the lorry tanker and admit
.:liquid in the vertical tank through the bottom filling valve.
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Always keep an eye on pressure. In case the pressure rises rapidly,

continue with the precooling procedure for some more time.

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Use mainly the lower filling valve Ml for pre-cooling.

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Throttle the gas blow valve B 1 when the pointer needle of the level
gauge moves

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It is recommended

to fill only 30 to 40% liquid during the first filling.

Allow the tank to settle down and allow the inner vessel to get
completely cool.

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Condition As It
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Charging:

Check And Confirm The Liquid To Be Stored In The Tank And The
Liquid Brought From The Lorry Tanker Or Other Means For
Unloading In This Tank.

4:Q;-2-- Check the threads of the charging hose of the lorry tanker and the
threads of the filling coupling of the tank are same. If not, provide
suitable connecting coupling.
Connect the filling hose from the lorry tanker
connection.

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to vertical tank filling

Purge the air in the hose by opening the vent valve 83 and slightly
opening the tanker gas line valve. Close valve 83.

4~6.5 Slightly open the liquid outlet valve of lorry tanker. Now the liquid
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shall enter the filling hose.

Open the lower and / or upper filling valve to fill the tank as required
- for maintaining the pressure.
Fully open the liquid outlet valve.

4;Q;~.~ Keep the overflow valve (B2) always open to confirm the level of filling.

'4.:'?','Co.pletion of charging:

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of charging operation:
4::7~1 Close Lower filling valve Ml. After some time close upper filling valve
M2.

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Immediately open the blow valve 83 to drain and vent the residual
liquid and gas in the fining hose.

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Disconnect the hose when it is sufficiently w~rm and depressurised.

And put the threaded cap on the filling connection.

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Condition As It
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Person.
Wear Proper
Protection Wnen Handling Cold Parts.

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eyaporator /vaporiser and the tank pressure, close the main gas feed valve
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open the liquid delivery valve M4 until the pressure within the
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'd.llveiy valve M4.

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For precooling of the pump crack open M11 and MlIA and full open
M12 and MI2A.
During the pump operation keep the valves full open.
It is recommended that the pipe lines from and to the pump shall be
properly laid down and cold insulated for satisfactory pumping .
. :. When it is required to stop the pump for longer durations ,close the
valves and vent the trapped gas/liquid in the part of line

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tanki::L. It consists of taller legs than the normal tank and a spout which
IS' part of outer vessel extended downwards through which the pump
. cnnnection are provided. The pump is installed very near to the tank so
-the heat losses are minimal. The extended legs provide sufficient NPSH to
the pump. Both the lines are connected to liquid phase in the tank. The
lo'yver line is connected to pump suction whereas the upper to liquid
return. With proper selection of pump a liquid cycle is established
:tgi".0:tigh the circuit which keeps the pump cool all the time (with valve
" <:Mli]M 13 Open). This ensures instant starting of the pump and
eliminates venting of gas. It is intended to keep MIl and M13 open all the
"time for pump cooling. The pipelines to pump shall be well insulated and
",tEfe pump shall be located as near to tank as possible. The pump shall
Kave suitable end connections for a Thermosiphon tank, The pump must
.be provided with suction relief valve. Refer the sketch, For more
ii'lformation and guidelines contact INOX INDIA LTD.

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of liquide :
Stop for short period: Close the terminal valve (Gas feed valve)

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Stop for longer period tone day or more, close the liquid delivery)
valve M4 and pressurizing valve M3.

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~When there is a large pressure difference between primary side of

:' tne valve and secondary side of the valve, open the valve very slowly
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.At the time of initial charging, hun the low temperature valves
altemately
clockwise and counter clockwise through about 90
degrees to ensure normal moving of the valve spindles.
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6~2. p:e;riodical Inspection:

.'When the tank is filled with the liquid and is in operation for long
h9>~rs, following inspection should be carried out once in a year.
:'6.2.1 Total air tightness test
Inspection of pressure ga-qge to compare with standard
calibration of pressure gauge).

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Inspection of safety valve By dipping outlet of valve in. water

and check for bubbles coming through water
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The level gauge is normally stable, However, throttle the stop

valve for level gauge (PVl & PV2j during the charging
operation to prevent deflections of the needle.
Periodically inspect the safety devices and gauges, more than
once in a year to ensure correct operations.
When liquid line has been closed between end of piping and
another, then liquid in the line will be evaporated and high
pressure will be consequently built. This should be avoided
during operation of the tank.
Check the level gauge by cLosing the valve PV1 and PV2, and
opening PV3 that the needlereaches zero

,.6.2;8

Any operation on vacuum line should be strictly prohibited

UNLESS
OTHERWISE
DIRECTED
IN
WRITING
BY
AUTHORIZED PERSON.
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. General:
In-spection of the tank before filling, routine observation during
operation and signs of improper operation will indicate the need of
.,maintenance. The trouble indications are generally higher or lower
pressure, leakage from valves and safety valves etc.
Before working on the tank or pipeline, isolate the pipmg section
.from tank and relieve the pressure. Make certain that all parts
coming in contact with cryogenic liquid or gas are cleaned for oxygen
.service, accordance with eGA pamphlet G 4.1 "Cleaning for Oxygen
'Service" or equivalent industrial cleaning specifications when putting
.in service.

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Leak Testing:
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repairs which require disassembly

i'-rceplacementof spare part, leak testing of all the joints
.-sSential. Leak testing can be carried out by the same
.repaired and retest all the leak before putting the tank

of system or
reconnected is
gas in the tank
in service .

. Hand Valves:

Th~ most common trouble with manual valves is leakage through

';,stem packing or flange gasket leak Packing leakage can be rectified
lPy gland tightening, if not then by replacing the packing. Use proper
'/;p~gking material as suggested by valve manufacturer.
Packing
:'shquld be filled tightly to prevent entry of moisture into the system.
;}<'or replacement/repair,
of seats & discs of globe valve apply
.standard maintenance guidelines. It is advisable to order spare parts
directly from manufacturer.

<.. Saf~ty System:

:Jnner vessel is protected by safety relief valves and / or Burst diaks
:"wIiile the piping is protected by thermal relief valves. The inner vessel
. safety valve is set at a pressure equal to maximum working pressure
of the tank. Thermal relief valves are set at a pressure of 19 to 28
kg! cm2 depending on the type of tank. In case of repair return the
safety valve to manufacturer or to an approved repair station. For
refe-rence or more details, contact INOX INDIA LIMITED
Safety device on Outer Vessel:
'.0,.

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, A lift type disc is provided on outer vessel for safety against any
~Jeakage in the annular space.
When the disk lifts up, determine and correct the cause for lifting of
disc before replacing.

7;(:, : Level & Pressure

Gauge:

'The major cause

due to
ferrule
with a
Return
. details

of improper indication in level & pressure gauge is

opening of equalising valve, or leakage through connecting
fittings. If problem is not readily corrected, replace the gauge
spare. Field rectification of these gauges is not advisable.
the gauge to manufacturer for repair/calibration.
For more
contact INOX INDIALIMITED.

'f~7 Va.cuum Maintenance

'7.7;1

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7.7.2

Measurement
of Vacuum
When it is necessary to measure the degree of vacuum in the
inter space, connect Vacuum gauge head to vacuum probe
valve and measure the degree of vacuum. Such measurement
shall be minimised and carried out only if it is essential. It is
advisable to keep the valve VVI closed all the time and opened
for essential measurement only.
Procedure

.7.7.2.1
7.7.2.2

7.7.2.3

7.7.2.4
7..7.2.5

7.7.2.6
7.7.2.7

7..7.2.8

for Measurement

of Vacuum:

Vacuum Probe valve is provided with outlet of KFlO

connection.
Vacuum
gauges are also provided with KF16/KFIO
connection. If not, prepare suitable adopter so that the end
connection of vacuum gauge tube is 10 KF.
Remove the blank provided on VVI valve and fix the gauge
head to the vacuum
probe valve with suitable '0' ring,
centring ring and KF clamp.
Ensure that the adopter assembly is vacuum tight.
Slowly open vacuum probe valve WI. Now the inter space
is connected to the vacuum gauge head through the
vacuum probe valve.
Wait for 20 minutes and observe the reading of the vacuum
gauge Which indicates the level of vacuum in the interspace.
After recording the vacuum reading tightly close the
vacuum probe valve, disconnect the vacuum gauge.
Replace the blank on outlet of vacuum probe valve.

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It is recommended

not to measure vacuum frequently.

7.7.2.10

In case Vacuum Probe valve is provided with outlet of 1/8"

NPT Female threads, use the vacuum gauge head with 1/8"
NPT Male threads (DV6R of Hastings or equivalent). If not,
prepare suitable adopter so that the end connection as
above.

7.7.2.11

Remove the blind plug from the probe valve. Screw the
gauge tube in the valve threads. Apply High vacuum sealant
such as Silastic on the balance portion of threads. Tighten
the gauge head carefully.

T7.2.12

Slowly open vacuum probe valve VV1. Now the inter space
is connected to the vacuum gauge head through the
vacuum probe valve.

7.7.2.13

Wait for 20 minutes and observe the reading of the vacuum

gauge which indicates the level of vacuum in the interspace.

7.7.2.14

After recording the vacuum reading tightly close

vacuum probe valve, disconnect the vacuum gauge.

7,7.2.15

Replace the plug on outlet of vacuum probe valve .

.7.7.3

the

Reasons of vacuum deterioration:

Some vacuum deterioration may occur over an extended
period of time. If vacuum deterioration occurs over a period
of time and pressure is about
1mbar there is a chance
that leak is developed in outer vessel. If the pressure rise is
rapid and lifting of ou ter vessel safety device has occurred,
then possibly there is leak either in inner or interspace
piping.

Ensure that vacuum gauge head & meter are in good

working condition. Also keep the vacuum probe valve open
for at least 20 min. before measuring the vacuum.
Contact to INOX INDIA LIMITED
evacuation.

for any leak repair or

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-R) Fill the tank above SO% of full volume, check inlet outlet as

marked on the body of Cryoreg.

b) Fully open PBU inlet M3 and outlet MS valve and loosen the lock
nut and setting bolt of the Cryoreg fully.
.'c) During above process pressure in the tank do not build-up
initially. Start tightening the set screw of Cryoreg. Tighten 1 to 2
turrrs in each step (wait 10-lS minutes after every step), till 9S%
of set pressure is achieved.
:OJ After 9S% of the set pressure is achieved wait for 20 minutes with
M3 & MS still in open condition, Sweating in M3 line will
disappear after some time which indicates that stabilise pressure

value is-achieved .

.If

this value is about 95% of required set pressure of the tank

:tighten the set screw to 3/4 to 1 pitch of the bolt and lock the
screw by lock nut for final set pressure of the regulator. This
_~procedureis applicable when the Cryoreg is installed on gas side.
f} If the Cryoreg is installed on liquid side then follow the steps but
limit the maximum pressure value to about 7S to 80 % of set
- pressure.

:R~gulator (R1) and economiser

(R2):

When the above separate regulators are provided follow the same
procedure as that of Cryoreg.
Additionally the Economiser set pressure
.-higher than the Regulator set pressure.

shall be 0.5 kg/ cm2

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. f()11o\-ing are guidelines for trouble shooting. Observe all safety

.. .Prcclutions mentioned in this manual. Before taking up repair work,
the applicable maintenance instructions
and be sure that such
workis carried out by proper qualified person.

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Possible Cause

Remedy

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Tank Pressure
too low

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Tank pressure
high

JOG

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a] Safety Valve on
mner vessel leaking
or not reseated
bl Leak in E~~
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c] Valves In pressure
building line closed
d] Improper
Filling
procedure
e]
Examine
withdrawal rate
~Pressure
regulator
setting low or not
functioning
a] Out of service for
long period
b] Higher flow rate
through
pressure
building coil
c] Vacuum Level Fall

d] Pressure gauge
error
e] Excessive low
Liquid Level
f] Safety Valve pot
functionin_g
g] Lack of insulation
on vapour return
line in case of
cylinder filling
station

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Repair / Replace if
necessary
C~ec:ls_i.eI2air & retest
See operating
procedure
See operating
procedure
Check specification

Refer Sr no 8 of the
manual.
Wait till
Tank is cooled down
properly.
Check valve opening
and regulator setting
Check vacuum. refer
Sr No 7.7 of the
manual
Replace pressure
_gauge
Fill the liquid.
Check and replace
safety valve
Check blanked off
pressure rise of the
tank after closing all
the valves within 24
Hr s. Provide
insulation.
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piping
b} By pass valve(PV4)
o_l)en,
c] Liquid level gauge
damaged
d] Needle stuck

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,Safety
Leaking

Valve

a] Dirt/Ice in valve

seat
b] Set pressure of
valve not proper

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Close the valve tightly

Change gauge
Tap the gauge tightly.
Inspect needle
Open the connections
and check flow on each
side. In case of choking
inform INOX INDIA for
details
Take out the valve or
replace if re_guired
Check specifications &
replace if required

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c] Damaged valve
Replace Valve
seat
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Lifting of disc
a] Leaking through
Inform Inox India
.on
interspace piping or
Limited
. au ter vessel
_Qiping
, ".1>,
safety
,I"
b] Defective safety
Replace either '0' ring
device
device
or lifting plate
.,.
c] Corrosion of disc
Re_place disc
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Vacuum Leak
a] Leak in outer
Contact Inox India
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vessel.
Ltd., for repair jreevacuation
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b] Leak in interspace
Contact Inox India
piprng
Ltd., for repairjre"I
evacuation
c]
Vacuum
valve
Replace valve or port.
I.
leakage
1

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Wet

spots

on

a] Vacuum leak

tank

Contact Inox India

Ltd

b] Perlite quantity

Contact Inox India

insufficient

Ltd

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'The cold converter is supplied complete in all respects from the

-compariy

The annular space of the tank is. evacuated to the required degree
<to provide
insulation
for ;:;toring Liquid Nitrogen/Liquid
" Oxygen/Liquid Argon. However, you may contact Inox India Ltd.,
",for after sales services in the following areas:

9.2.1

Re-evacuation of the tank, in case if you feel there is a loss of

vacuum.
9':2.2 For replacing complete valves/regulators.
9,2.3 For periodical pressure testing of the tank
For periodical checking of safety valve blowing.
Any special advice.

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S.16ENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
S_.l~l.Gener.-al. Information
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about Low Temperature

Gases:

.' A.Jowtemperature gas, either in gaseous or in liquid form is considered as

dangerous substance in most standards. This is not due to the fact that
the. substance itself is dangerous but because of low temperature and
. po.ssible in flammability, therefore these must be handled carefully. All
personnel
concerned
handling these low temperature
gases to be
in~trl1cted and trained in handling of the equipment and to know about
characteri.stics of the low temperature gas, so that they can handle in safe
': m:~rtner. All operators must be provided with detailed instructions about
. ~tli~,~pfocedure to be followed in case of accidents due to fire, leakage etc .
...
{S6rrte-of
the low temperature gases accelerate the fire.
.
'-',

. S~~;&,r:f~t
of Freezing:
temperature gas either in gaseous or in liquid form causes burns if it
into direct contact with the skin. These burns are called cold burns
.which are similar to hot burns. Cold burns are more dangerous than hot
biinJ.s, since the skin contracts and causes damage to tissues.
it'1QW

tow.es

'.. - .If skin comes into contact with uninstalled piping, valves, etc. the skin
freezes onto the object. When tried to remove the skin away, substantial
-part of the tissue Can be torn off. Operators and persons shall be alert
w!lile working with cryogenic liquids and installations as there are chances
freezing injuries. Due to low temperature
of gases, the
eijVironment around the operating area becomes very cold, particularly in
! .....ill1 enclosed
area. This cold environment some times lowers the human
bbdy temperature. Therefore, i.t is recommended that persons working in
;~i1charea shall wear warm clothes. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling
cold gas. Inhaling cold gases causes not only suffocation but it is painful.
. ltj;halation of cold gases for long periods of time causes damage to our
.;re:spi-:tatorysystem.

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$uiffo:cation:
l{the.oxygen content in the air decreases below 18% by volume; we get
~:uJfoQationor difficulty in breathing.
Lo:wte.mperature gas when released into
wictfi' 'surrounding air because of its
.enVironment even limited release of low
b*yg~~content in the surrounding air to a

atmosphere, very slowly, mixes

low temperature.
In closed
temperature gas decreases the
greater extent.

Pe()ple without special breathing apparatus should not work for more time
Where there is a mist due to low temperature gases.
.hilmling air with low oxygen content causes rapid suffocation. Inhaling air
with extremely low oxygen content causes sudden unconsciousness
withQut any preliminary warning and sometimes leads to death.
:W:]ienever persons enter into the gas storage tanks, cold converters etc.,
. Jt::ir.ii1Spectionand maintenance, it is most important that to flush out the
~tas of entry with air in a systematic way and also make sure that
:.>~:u:ffiQient
oxygen is available. It is recommended to measure the oxygen
: ;~c:6titentbefore entering into such areas. Also it is recommended to take
siti1.i~ar precautions whenever entering into the area, where there is a
chifrx.~of blowing or releasing of low temperature gases.

/other Factors:
S4bstances such as ethylene (C2H4) and natural
:iilflammab1e.

gas (LNG) are extremely

p;~g~n itself is not an inflammable substance but higher oxygen content

'ili the atmosphere around a fire accelerates the intensity of the fire.
'. Care shall be taken while working with gases having an intoxicating or
\.ari~esthetizing effect.

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< .i\11.:9peratorsand personnel working with low temperature

gases
must
we:ar .suitable clothing to protect themselves from injuries that can occur
. thi'9U,g.h direct contact with the low temperature gas or uninstalled piping,
Yc:dves, etc. It is recommended to wear clothing with a closely woven outer
layerand an airy inner layer.
Gloves must be made of leather. Rubber gloves should not be used.
Overalls or similar type of clothing must be worn. Avoid using overalls with
open pockets. Knee-length boots must be worn preferably made of leather.
:rro:user legs should be outside the boots.
Whlle handling low-temperature gases where there is a chance of leakage,
when transferring liquids from transport tank to a cold
. cOl)verter by using an uninstalled hose, a fully-covering face mask must be

. :. for example

used.
W;h:ilehandling oxygen and inflammable gases DO NOT HAVE MATCHES,

Ci'GARETIE
LIGHTERS OR SIMILAR EQUIPMENT IN YOUR POCKETS .
.-. ~
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In' order to avoid sparking while walking or moving in an oxygen or

\ "inflammable gases area, shoes or boots must not have metal fittings either
, 6i1"ihe sole or above.
While' handling oxygen check that all your clothing is clean and free from
f~r:easeor oil stains.
. 'Pr()tective equipment made of asbestos or similar material must be
available. It is to be used during fire fighting or when there is risk of a fire
;.. :st~rting,for example when working on a leakage of inflammable gas.

;S,,6il~1P;rec.autions
during mist formation:
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'~OJen low temperature gas is released, this cold gas mixes with air and
to'\lVersthe temperature of surrounding air so much, condensation takes
place, and mist formation occurs.
Where there
outlet gases,
air has been
be careful in

is a large amount of leakage or large amount of release of

the central area of these sources will not have mist since the
completely driven off by these gases. Therefore person must
these areas, as there is no indication of mist.

In the mist formed areas, there will be a poor vision, persons must be
careful while leaving the places so not to hit the pipelines, or equipment
etc., it is recommended that emergency exit routes shall be known to all

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.. '.p~r:~on.sworking in these areas. It is preferred that emergency exit routes
~hl:risthave hand rails to follow while escaping.
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En.trapped
liquids between two valves:
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trrliquid flowing lines between any two valves, or equipment, an adequate

draining or outlet facility shall be provided, in order to prevent rapid
.Pt~sstite rise due to evaporation of entrapped liquid. This pressure nse
willbe so much that the pipeline bursts and causes injuries.
Therefore every section of piping between two valves, and every vessel shall
be-fitting with draining facility and safety valves.
:S;6..~:3_;Pieeautionduring fire:
In case fire breaks out close to or within a cryogenic installation,
'there is considerable risk or extensive damage, primarily if the
installation includes condensed inflammable gas such as ethylene or
natural gas .
. There must be a well-planned fire fighting system. Adequate fire
fighting system shall be installed in the facility. All operators must
be given training in fire fighting and First Aid. A responsible
supervisor must be nominated; to guide and give directions to the
.person working, in case of
fire, fire fighting station shall be
exhibited at different places in the facility.
Some recommendations in case of fire:
a]

Vacuum
insulated
tanks are based on non flammable
insulation such as Perlite and have an outer jacket made of
mild steel.
Therefore spray jet of water onto the tank if flames surround
it. AVOID POURING WATER ON SAFETY VALVES.

b]

As far as possible drain out all pipelines.

c]
d]

Train all personnel in fire fighting

Clearly indicate "No Smoking" areas. Indicate areas where
other forms of open flame are prohibited.
In installations
handling inflammable gases, a permanent
warning system to give siren, in case of gas leakage, should be
installed. Automatic fire alarms shall also be installed in the
facility.

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S.6~4T;ra1ning:
All operators and personnel working in the facility must be trained in
oper-ation and safe handling of the facility. Any faulty handling may case
accidents and extensive damage to men and materials.
All operators and person working in the facility must be given refresher
training periodically in following area.

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b1
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Handling the facility,

Fire Fighting,
First Aid,
Safety Systems,
Handling damaged equipment.

S~:7.:S:gECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIQUID ATMOSPHERIC

.' . ;ftXi~ENAND
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GASES (LIQUID

NITROGEN)

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Li9llid

,Nitrogen:

Nitrogen is an inert, colourless, odourless, tasteless

gas which is about

four fifth of the air we breath. Liquid nitrogen is obtained by cooling air
until it becomes a liquid and then removing oxygen, which makes up the
Qther one fifth of the air. Liquid nitrogen is at a temperature of about
Miirus 1900 C under normal atmospheric pressure. Nitrogen gas is used as
~J)i8tective gases for various chemical reactions.
a]
. :b1

c]

Accidental contact of liquid nitrogen with skin or eyes may cause

cold burns .
LN2 shall be handled carefully to avoid splashing or spill over.
While handling LN2 or while working in facility, where there is a
possible contact with uninstalled cold piping etc., protect your skin
eyes etc., by using:
Safety Goggles
Face Shields or Masks
Clean gloves that can be easily be removable
Cuff less trousers should be worn, trouser shall cover over the
shoes or outside boots.

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S.7''':2:'V:ntilation of area:

, Although nitrogen is a non-toxic and non-flammable

gas, suffocation can

be caused if inhaled in a confined area withou t adequate ventilation.

Nitrogen gas being colourless, odourless and tasteless, the leakage of gas
cannot be detected by our sense organs and will be inhaled as if an
, ');n':dina:ry atmospheric air. Since enough oxygen content is not available,
inhaling this nitrogen gas, causes giddiness and unconsciousness
or
in some cases may cause death.

" ',by
even

: Th.erefore, Nitrogen liquid containers shall be stored in outdoor area and

>i$1,well-ventilated areas.
S-a:~e
g.isposal of waste liquid nitrogen:

al

Dispose waste liquid nitrogen out of door, where its cold temperature
should not damage floors or iron sheets. Dispose
into
open
drains where it will evaporate rapidly.
b] Best way to dispose LN2 is to pour in an outdoor pit filled with
clean stand or gravel.

: OX:Y:genis a odourless and tasteless gas that can be condensed into a

low temperature
about minus
IS0aC under normal
at:in,ospheric pressure, Approximately, one fifth of normal air is oxygen.
" , tiqUid oxygen is pale blue in colour. From this colour, large quantities of
;liqiiid -exygeri can be differentiated from Liquid Nitrogen and liquid Argon .
. Q~g,n is non-flammable but vigorously accelerates the burning of
~poitlbu.stible materials. Reactions to fire that appear to be completely
, :'hatmless in ordinary cases, become almost explosive in an atmosphere of
oxygen. The reaction velocity (the rate of the combustion process) can be
toughly considered as being proportional to the oxygen content and
'temperature as well as the pressure of the gas.

')iiquid: at the

',S.9,C(Jmj)ustion explosion:
,yo;

Combustion or explosion (intentional or accidental) does not occur of its own

accord. Three different elements are involved.
,1. The "Igniting Spark" (a certain amount of energy)
2, Combustible material

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substance.
is handled in a liquid or gaseous form, it is therefore very
~asy' for a situation to occur which implies the presence of all three
. ~i~m~mts listed above unless very special precautions are taken .
. For.this reason, the following rules and principles must be followed at all
ti-rnes:
l. All materials must be suitable for use with oxygen, The material
..inV91vedmust have a low reaction rate with respect to oxygen .
AU'materials must be thoroughly cleaned and degreased. Parts not
.readily installed must be packed and marked "degreased for oxygen"
before storing .
.: 3: All personnel
must be informed in detail about
the special
. ':characteristics of oxygen .
. 4:~The.c1othing used must comply for working in an oxygen atmosphere.

. 2.

'.'", 5 .. Ensure that all places where transfer operations are carried out or
'where there is risk of leakage of oxygen gas, that all-combustible and
easily inflammable material is removed. This also includes surface
:co:ii:tingmaterials such as asphalt .
. ~~w~a}$ge,n
Compatibility:
.1lJ;:geI1eral,all equipment manufactured for atmospheric gases is designed
ai~Qproduced so that, in principle, it is compatible with oxygen.(All
:::; >~;t:l.teFialcoming into contact with the medium concerned is compatible
*th oxygen from a chemical view point). Furthermore, it is extremely
:~iit):J)ottant to apply the same principle when replacing or modifying
. equipment.
installed at a later date must be intended for use with
even if the plant is temporarily used for nitrogen, argon, ethylene
Cleaning and degreasing must always be carried out in
with oxygen standards (washing with trichloroethylene).

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parts must be kept in sealed plastic bags or similar packs

they are installed, Tools used must be kept clean. Use of special set
kept in a separate box.

best to recondition components in a special fixed workplace, try to

-limit field work to pure replacement operations. A Workplace for the
reconditioning of Cryo components is designed in accordance with the
"clean room" principle.
Preferably a separate room is allocated to clean work. A component that is
be built or reconditioned is first cleaned in ou tside the clean room area.
The best cleaning method is to wash in trichloroethylene,
(however

to

p~tmi:ss~on for use of trichloroethylene is to be ensured}. Only then the

: t;o()fii~poIients
may be taken into the clean area. The clean room must have
its own set of tools and also access to oil-free air or nitrogen for pressure
testing and for blowing operation before being removed from the clean
area, a component must be closed in protective packing and marked
"cleaned for oxygen" .
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I>;rying:

. Note that the drying of a component is important from another view point
than that of oxygen. Traces of liquid on a component, which is subjected
extremely low temperatures, can cause blockage, which can result in
:operation disturbances.

to

S.1~3;:S:omeprecautionary

points for working in oxygen atmosphere:

.alDci not

permit smoking or open flame in any area where liquid oxygen is

stored, handled or used.
bF~e~p all organic materials and other flammable substances away from
.....
possible contact with liquid oxygen.
~I:.Materials like oil, grease, kerosene, cloth, wood, paint, tar, dirt
containing oil or grease, react violently with oxygen.
aL Under certain conditions, flammable materials, which have become
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. SUrfaces.
<xi),If any sit-out places are provided near the oxygen equipment or oxygen
.pipelines or liquid transfer places, care should be taken that these sit
out places are clean and free from oil grease or oily substances. Clean
'.'these sit out places with cleaning agents.
eJ_Whilehandling liquid oxygen use gloves free from oil, grease, etc. Hands
should be washed and should be free from oil, grease, etc.
flClosed area where oxygen equipment is kept or transfer of liquid takes
place, thorough ventilation shall be provided in these areas.
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TABLE CALCULATED WITH UQ,Ar,DENSITY OF 1.398AT 1ATM AND 87.28K

MMOF
VOL. OF
M3 OF GAS
" '.,
,MODEL
WC
LlQ. LTRS
AT 27DEG. C
.::'
100
26
22
~-, .
200
97
83
300
203
174
.
400
337
289
500
452
388
576
575
492
600
613
525
700
774
663
_-.'
800
935
801
900
1095
939
1000
1257
1077
1100
1418
1215
1200
1579
-1353
.1300
1740
1491
1400
1901
1629
1500
2062
1767
1500
2222
-1905
1700
2383
2043
1800
2544
2180
1900
2705
2318
.:,:',:-'
2000
2865
2456
2100
3027
2594
..
2200
3188
2732
2300
3349
2870
V04EC
2414
3512
3010
2500
3671
.:
3146
2600
3832
3284
2700
3993
3422
2800
4154
3560
I'
2900
4315
3698
3000
4476
3835
3100
4536
3973
3200
4797
4111
3300
4958
4249
3400
5119
4387
3500
5280
4525
3600
5441
4663
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Vl0EC

MMOF
WC
3725
3800
3900
4000
4100
4200
4300
4400
4500
4600
4700
4800
4900
5000
5047
5100
5200
5300
5400
5500
5600
5700
5800
5900
6000
6100
6200
6300
6373

6400
6500
6600
6700
6800
6900
7000
7100
7200
7300
7400
7500
7600

VOl. OF
LlQ. LTRS
5644
5763
5924
6085
6246
6407
6568

M30F GAS
AT 27DEG. C
4837
4939
5077
5215
5353
5491
5628

6729

5766

6889
7050
7211
7372
7533
7694

5904
6042
6180
6318
6456
6594
6665
6732
6870
7008
7146
7283
7421
7559
7697
7835
7973
8111
8249
8387

7777

7855
8016
8177
8338
8499
8660
8821
8982
9143
9303
9464
9625
9786
9909
9947
10108
10269
10430
10591
10752
10913
11074
11235
11396
11556
11717
11878

8492

8525
8663
8801
8938
9076
9214
9352
9490
9628
9766
9904
10042
10180

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V20EC

MMOF
WC
7701
7800
7900
8000
8100
8200
8300
8400
8500
8600
8700
8800
8900
9029
9100
9200
9300
9400
9500
9600
9700
9800
9900
10000
10100
10200
10300
10357
10400
10500
10600
10700
10800
10900
11000
11100
11200
11300
11400
11500
11600
11684

VOL. OF
LlQ. 'L TRS
12043
12200
12.361
12522
12683
12844
13005
13166
13327
13488
13649
13810
13970
14175
14292
14453
14614
14775
14936
15097
15258
15419
15580
15741
15902
16063
16223
16308
16384
16545
16706
16867
17028
17189
17350
17511
17672
17833
17994
18155
18316
18441

M30F GAS
AT 27DEG. C

10321
10456
10593
10731
10869
11007
11145
11283
11421
11559
11697
11835
11973
12148
12249
12386
12524
12662
12800
12938
13076
13214
13352
13490
13628
13766
13904
13976
14041
14179
14317
14455
14593
14731
14869
15007
15145
15283
15421
15559
15696
15804

LEVEL GAUGE VOLUME CONVERSIONTABLE LIQUID OXYGEN

.--..---.-.----~--------.-------- ----- .- ---_._-_._--- _ .._- --. -- ---_ -_ ... --_--_
VERTCAL COLD STR. STANDARD TANKS V04 to V20
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MMOF
I
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VOL. OF
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M3 OF GAS
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L1Q. LTRS--'AT 27DEG. C
100
38
33
200
141
123
300
291
256
400
473
415
470
609
534
500
633
556
600
831
728
700
1028
901
800
1225
1074
900
1422
1247
1000
1619
1420
1100
1817
1593
1200
2014
1766
1300
2211
1939
1400
2408
2112
1500
2605
2285
1600
2802
2458
1700
3000
2631
1800
3197
2804
1900
3394
2977
V04EC
1970
3512
3080
2000
3591
3149
2100
3788
3322
2200
3986
3495
2300
4183
3668
2400
4380
3841
2500
4577
4014
2600
4774
4187
2700
4971
4360
2800
5169
4533
2900
5366
4706
3000
5563
4879
V06EC
3040
5644
4950
3100
5760
5052
3206
5957
5225
3300
6154
5397
3400
6352
5570
3500
6549
5743
3600
6746
5916
3700
6943
6089
3800
7140
6262
3900
7338
6435
4000
7535
6608
V08EC
4119
7777
6820
4200
7929
6954
4300
8126
7127
4400
8323
7300
4500
8521
7473
4600
8718
7646

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4700
4800
490.0
5000
5100
5202
5300
5400

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V15EC

V17EC

V20EC

VOl. OF

M3 OF GAS

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5500
5600
5700
5800
5900
6000
6106
6200
6285
6300
6400
6500
6600
6700
6800
6900
7000
7100
7200
7300
7370
7400
7500
7600
7700
7800
7900
800.0
8100
8200
8300
8400
8454
8500
8600
8700
8800
8900
9.000
9100
9200
9300
94.00
9500
9536

8915
9112
9309
9507
9704
9909
10098
10295
10492
10690
10887
11084
11281
11478
11676
11873
12043
12070
12267
12464
12661
12859
13056
13253
13450
13647
13844
14042
14175
14239
14436
14633
14830
15028
15225
15422
15619
15816
16013
16211
16308
16408
16605
16802
16999
17197
17394
17591
17788
17985
18182
18380
18441

7818
7991
8164
8337

8510
869.0

8856
9029
9202
9375
9548
9721
9894
10067
10239
10412
10562
10585
10758
10931
11104
1i277

11450
11623
11796
11969
12142
12315
12431
12487
12660
12833
13006
13179
13352
13525
13698
13871
14044
14217
14302
14390
14563
14736
14908
15081
15254
15427
15600
15773
15946
16119
16173

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VERTCAL COLD STR. STANDARD TANKS V04 to V20
TABLE CALCULATED
rANK
MMOF
MODEL
WC
100
200
300
400
500
600
700
800
900
1000
1100
1200
1300
V04EC
1397
1400
1500
1600
1700
1800
1900
2000
2100
V06EC
2155
2200
2300
2400
2500
2600
2700
2800
2900
V08EC
2920
3000
3100
3200
3300
3400
3500
3600

MODEL V04 to V20

WITH LlQ.N2DENSITY OF 0.809AT 1ATM AND 77K
VOL. OF
M3 OF GAS
LlQ. LTRS
AT 27DEG. C
73
52
262
186
518
367
760
539
1038
737
1316
934
1594
1131
1872
1329
2150
1526
2429
1724
2707
1921
2985
2118
3263
2316
3512
2492
3541
2513
3819
2710
4097
2908
4375
3105
4653
3302
4931
3500
5210
3697
5488
3895
5644
4006
5766
4092
6044
4289 .
6322
4487
6600
4684
6878
4881
7156
5079
7434
5276
7712
5474
7777
5519
7991
5671
8269
5868
8547
6066
8825
6263
9103
6460
9381
6658
9659
6855

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V10EC

MMOF
WC
3688
3700
3800
3900
4000
4100
4200

4300
V13EC

r
V15EC

V17EC

V20EC
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4400
4456
4500
4600
4700
4800
4900
5000
5100
5200
5225
5300
5400
5500
5600
5700
5800
5900
5993
6000
6100
6200
6300
6400
6500
6600
6700
6761

VOL. OF
LlQ. LTRS
9909
9937
10215
10493
10772
11050
11328
11606
11884
12043
12162
12440
12718
12996
13274
13553
13831
14109
14175
14387
14665
14943
15221
15499
15777
16055
16308
16333
16612
16890
17168
17446
17724
18002
18280
18441

M3 OF GAS
AT 27DEG. C
7032
7052
7250
7447
7645
7842
8039
8237
8434
8547
8631
8829
9026
9223
9421
9618
9816
10013
10060
10210
10408
10605
10802
11000
11197
11395
11574
11592
11789
11987
12184
12381
12579
12776
12973
13088

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i.: the gaI:19~rrist~iled:on
the tank can be adjusted to match a
.. , .whblev!'irfe:tyef:gases.suchas Ar, 02, N2 or C02, with a
. :.' :full"$~ai~
derie'6iioi-rovera complete 270 degree sweep.
"The sp~nadjustment is accessible from outside and does
MJ~tielJheie:ropoi)lt. The mechanical display and the
. opliol)lllelt;)ctriealoutput signal are calibrated
,. :simuitaneouslyaild'easily.

.. An opfiona!:cotm.ectablevalve block with working pressure

;Qispl~ymake'sthecentral measurement oi both level and
.working':ptes5yrepossible in the one instrument.

DiffeifllltiaJpressura

The level display can be supplied with an optional,

integrated 4 ... 20 mA, 2-wire transmitter. Limit signal
transmitters for level and working pressure, as well as a
transmitter for the working pressure can be retrofitted onsite.
The standard connection distance between the process
connections of 37 mm can be adapted to custom
connection distances of 31 mm or 54 rnrn using connection
adapters.

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case (4};liiaa pressure-tiqht and low friction lever

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by contoured
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~:deflen~ifi!'l0nJb~.particular measurement cell used, be
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atestberit'h,ttio;ugh it can also be carried out at the
rt'feasur,i;;g;poltlluS'lri~a hand test pump.

the final value by turning it clockwise (for a lower measuring

range)or anti-clockwise (for a greater measuring range).
The gauge will then be fully adjusted to the required
measuringrange. If the gauge is equipped with a
transmitter Model 89X.44, then this procedure will also
adjust the output signal to the new measuring range. After
completing the adjustment the equipment should be resealedwith the cover cap.

Scale designs

ACjustable measuring span

the.in$t'rurnerifcase,is accessible through the housing by

~emOYingih~c~.ver'cap.With the gauge subject to the
des'jredJl()minalpr~ssure,insert a socket-head screwdriver
mm) iii~Othe funnel guide, and adjust the pointer to

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The dials can be made to customer's requirements and also

with multiple scales. In addition, up to three different,
interchang.eabledials can be supplied, e.g. for measuring
different fluids. These can be printed with all usual units on
them, e.g. kg, litre, m3, mmH20, inchH20, % etc.. Red
marks for maximum fill level, customer logos and other
custom printing are likewise possible. If desired, we can
carry out the calculation for the tank luellevel from
drawings of the tank geometry, and then make the
appropriate dials.

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1/8 NPT e manually
operated right angle valve.

--Genrai description.

::The; valve is: completely

constructed in S,S 304 except it's knob which is of

oakelit~~
This valve is '0' ring seal type and all of it's '0' rings are of viton. The
-. Valveois-manufactured to leak rate better than IxlO7m bar Lit/sec.
-.'O'-ongcchanging

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procedure

Rotate the knob (II) anti clock wise direction to move the spindle (6) to
position.
ROtate the cover (10) anti clock wise direction and separate it from the
ma:inbody (3)
.,.

it's top

Slowly pull the spindle (6)with rotational motion of knob (II) out of the
body (3)

main

Using small finger take spindle '0' rings (7) and spacer (8) and pressure
washer (9) out of the main body (3) Take out spindle rest '0' ring (4)
Using needle.

c::1ean the

by acetone.

main

body (3), spindle (6), Spacer (8); and pressure washer (9)

-After cleaning keep the spindle (6) to it's top position. First place the
pressure washer (9) on the spindle followed by first spindle '0' ring (7),
spacer (8) and second spindle '0' ring (7). Place the spindle rest '0' ring
(4) in it's position.
Rotate the cover (10) clock wise direction and fixed it to the main body (3)

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SeU:,()perated

Pressure

Regulators

Pressure Build-up Regulator

Type 2357-3

Fig. 1 . Type 23573 with non-relurn unit at port Ie)

Mounting and
Operating Instructions

EB 2559 EN
Edition February 2008

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.. Design and principle of operotion.

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3.1

Operation ....
. Setpoinl adjustment.

. ~Dimensionsin mm (accessories) .

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...Mounting position.
Shl,lt-off valve. . .

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lnstPUotion . . . .

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General saFety instructions

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The regulators must be installed,slarled up and serviced by Fullytrained and

qualified personnel only, observing the acc~pled industry codes and
practices. Make sure employees or thirdpersons are no! exposed to any
danger.
All safety instructionsand warnings in these instructions,particularly those
concerning instollation,start-up,and mointenonce, must be observed.
Ii> For appropriate operation, make sure that the regula/or is only used in
applications where the operating pressure and temperatures do not exceed
the operating volues based on the sizing dota submit/ed in the order.
~ Note thot the manufacturer does not assume any responsibility for damage
caused by external forces or any other external faclors.
Any hazards which could be caused in the regulator by the process medium
or operating pressure are to be prevented by means of appropriate
measures.
~ Proper shipping and appropriate slorage are assumed.

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'Dt;:sigo and
:o:per~tion

principle

of

rhepr~5Sor:ere9lJlator is especially designed'

fq>rlne u,~ in cryogenic service to keep the
Jjr.~ssui:econstantto the odjusted set point.
Tthepre~~lJre regulator consists of a valve with

thtee::perfsJA), (B) and tCI, a spring-loaded

dPetolingbell6ws
,a ~tv'b,ti!9t.pI0g,

Th"e

with set point adjuster and

pres~ure,':egulutor

operates os a pres-

sorif~pil&uplegulator with safety function

~her'\:ihediredion

of now is from port (A) to

:the valv.ii:: is open

when no pressure is ap-

potf(~l.

plied':~ pressure downstream of the valve

i:s:f~a[lSl'ilifted to the operoting bellows (4).
ThiJ.P!:>~'ij9r'1jri:gJorceproduced by this pres'. sute.'rilOy~s the pressure build-up plug (1),
~hit#lsJitmly:attoched to the plug sleeve, de'pending.on Ihe,spr.ing force adjustable at the
sefpQinl'pdjuster (6). The valve closes when
thE1ptessvre downstream of the valve hos 05the.'adjusted set point .

S~rned

.-: Funclicinit)9 as pressure build-up requlolors,

i~e:t~~I~tordlso
operates as a safety valve
forfll~,pressl:lre chamber upstream of port
.:(A), Wher; the pressure rises above the set
PoinF~yapprox. 5 bar, the positioning force
overcomes the force 01 the closing spring (8),
causing fhe pressure build-up plug (1) to
ope~:ond:the,pressure is relieved to ports (B)

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Fun~ti()riing as a pressure relief valve, the
rnedi~mAow,sJrom port (B) to (C), The tubular
pltlg:;Sj!Ei!s off the operating bellows when
;th~j-e}~~nopressure drop across port (B) and
Kt.lhepressure
at port (B) acts on the oper'
6fing.'belfows (4). The positioning force pro-

duced by this pressure opposes the adjustable spring force of the set point spring (5)
and opens the tubular plug (2) when the pressure rises above the set point by approx. 0.5
bar. The pressures are equalized and the medium escopes through the inside of the tubular plug over port (C),
As a pressure relief valve, the regulator can
be optionally eguipped with a non-return
unit (10). It prevents the medium from flowing
back to port (C) and allows maintenance
work to be performed on the regulotor without hoving to empty the container first.

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3

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5

6
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B
9

10

Pressure build-up plug

Tubular plug
Soldering nipple with
boll-type bushing
(accessories)
Operating bellows
Set point spring
Set point adjuster with
lock nut

Body
Closing spring
Strainer optionally in
(A) or (B) (accessories)
Non-return unit
(accessories)

Fig_ 2 -Seaiono! drawings

82559 EN

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2 _ln~tanQtion
2.1 Mounting position
The pres$ure regulator

must be installed with

housing pointing downward
fporHt)l(ldn~upward).
"ihe:{equirecloccessories are listed in the roble.o!l pcige 9.
the

oc;ti;idlor

_' _Nliie on.connting fhe lines

_.'Ohse&e'theloUowing directions of flow:
F6f 'the. plessiJre build-up regulator with
so&ty function; the medium must Raw from
(Allo (6}. Fot the pressure relieFvalve, the
frie</iummusl Row from IB) fo Ie)
_.'No/e:Make ,sure that any impurities carried
along.by }he process medium in _the con__o~ted:.p'jpeli~s do nol impair Ihe proper
, runction;ilgcindespecially the tight shut-offoF

th~ieQV:lbtor.

2.2

Shut-off valve

We recommend imtalling a hand-operated

shutoff valve 60th upstream of the strainer
and downstream of the regulator to be able to
shut down the plant for cleaning and mainte
nonce, and when the plant is not used for longer periods of time.
Install a pressure gauge both upstream and
downstream of the regulator to monitor the
pressures prevailing in the plant.

Operation

3.1 Set point adjustment

The pressure regulator is adjusted at the
fodoiy to the set points listed in the table,
Ho:wever, you can change them by turning
~tl:l~setpOirit adjuster (6),

Set point bar

. :VJhe:opressure gauges are installed in the

,'cQr'lrieded pipelines, you can adjust the de
set point directly while monitoring the
c6rrsp<>-ndingpressure gauge .
.' Wfinl)(; pressure gauge is installed, use the
ti~ios1itlentdiagram to adjust the set point.

.slted

' ..,'. 1. UndQ the lock nut to allow the set point
adjuster to move freely.
Determine the difference between the
~xed set point (table below) and the reo
,quii:ed set point. Turn the set point od,'Lostetthe required amount of turns as
specified in the diagram.
~Anysubsequent change in set point can
be clso be mode by determining the reo
.quired number of turns using the spec if:
'cations listed in the table in "Sel point
change per turn".

l~.Secure the setting with the lock nut.

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Turns at lhe set point cdjuster

Fig. 3 ' Adjustment diagram

0,8 bar

3.2 bar

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IFi9;d~Dimensions

For pori (A) end iB)

For port (C) with non-return unil
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