Discussion on the storage of acetylene and oxygen required for inspection, maintenance, and repair
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This post was last edited by Yu Qin on 2019-9-25 at 20:15. Maintenance departments in chemical companies or contractors use many oxygen and acetylene cylinders; usually, 10 to 20 cylinders are kept as backups. Storing them becomes an issue, as there isn’t a dedicated storage area for such a small quantity, and they also can’t be stored randomly in existing warehouses, given the high risk of fire and explosion. The common approach is to build a simple small house that is waterproof, sunproof, and well-ventilated. It is well known that acetylene and oxygen cylinders should not be stored together, but if the cylinder storage area is divided by a solid wall, can they be stored on either side of that wall? It could have been built separately, but due to space constraints, it’s not possible to do so.
Just weld two cages together and add a canopy on top
It would be good to have an awning; it’s better not to put it inside the house
The specifications are clearly stated: there must be a certain distance both when using it and when storing it, 10 meters or more, even 15 meters or more~
There are distance requirements. . Otherwise, it will be confirmed as soon as it’s checked. .
This is also the usual way of storing items on-site. However, to ensure proper management, it is necessary to separate storage from retrieval; after use, the user should return the empty bottles before obtaining new ones. There should also be a more formal storage location. It seems that a certain distance still needs to be maintained between them in terms of placement, as good ventilation is required; in that case, partition walls lose their purpose
Full bottles and empty bottles, check these two terms
It’s fine to keep them separate to avoid trouble when retrieving them. Maintain the required distance as specified for hot work. Make sure to maintain good ventilation as much as possible
GB-11638 is written very clearly; just take a look. Construction and storage are often handled carelessly; to avoid unnecessary risks, strict compliance is necessary.
GB-11638 is written very clearly; just take a look. Construction and storage are often handled carelessly; to avoid unnecessary risks, strict compliance is necessary.