8 hours
This course focuses on training research personnel on how to pipe and use compressed gases in a research environment safely and effectively. It is intended for both new and experienced personnel.
- Introduction
- Compressed Gas Definitions
- Compressed Gas Cylinder Information
a. Markings and what they mean
b. Classifications
c. Misc. useful info - How Many Compressed Gas Cylinders Can You Have in a Laboratory?
a. Maximum allowable quantities (MAQ’s)
b. NFPA 45 restrictions - Where Can You Store Compressed Gases Safely?
a. Mandatory separations
b. Gas cabinets (briefly)
c. Gas rooms (briefly)
d. Storage areas
e. Securing and security - Ventilation the Key to Safety
- Common Problems
a. Impingement
b. Securing
c. Temperature limitations and heating
d. Protection from hazards
e. Leaking Cylinders
f. Purging piping - How to Move Compressed Gas Cylinders Safely
- How to Use Compressed Gas Cylinders Safely
a. Allowable construction
b. Signs and labeling
c. Transferring and transfilling gases
d. Cylinder valves
e. CGA fittings
f. Connecting Cylinders - How to Pipe Gases Safely
a. Materials of construction
b. Piping connections
c. Sealants
d. Pipe runs and supports
e. Tubing pressure and temperature rating
f. Tubing: how to select, install, and use it
g. Hoses and plastic tubing
h. Hydrostatic and Leak testing - Recommended Piping
a. Symbology and eqpt
b. Specific P&ID Drawings
c. Pictures (good and bad)
d. Misc. Issues
e. Special cases - Accidents
- References
- Open Q&A
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