Should nitrogen protection be shut down or kept in use?
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Friends, when the light hydrocarbon compressor is in standby mode after shutdown and purging, should the protective nitrogen supply for the intermediate cylinder be turned off or kept active?
There is no internal leakage in the valves, the equipment does not need to be disassembled for inspection, and nitrogen is not required
Even if such a compressor is purged and the concentration of flammable gases is reduced to below 0.5% as shown by analysis, failure to continue supplying inert gas will lead to problems such as the release of flammable gases or leaks in other areas; therefore, it is recommended to continue using inert gas.
In that case, the environment is filled with the smell of the medium.
It is recommended to use it over the long term, as this will facilitate further replacement tasks when driving again in the future