Oxygen tank cleaning
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May I ask how to clean an oxygen tank that has just been inspected in a safe and reliable manner?
What tests were done? First, the substances contained within must be identified before a plan can be developed~~
It mainly depends on what is inside the oxygen tank that needs to be cleaned. If it’s just ordinary dust, a high-pressure cleaner will suffice; be sure to pay attention to degreasing.
High-temperature steam purging (degreasing), then drying.
For spherical tanks, depending on their size, steam degreasing is quite troublesome. If the air humidity is high after degreasing, rusting may occur. It is recommended to use carbon tetrachloride for degreasing, and after degreasing, use a grease detector for testing. Find a few more monitoring points.
If it is large, rinse it 2-3 times with a dedicated cleaning agent. Then analyze the oil content
If degreasing is involved, it is recommended to use steam~~
Using carbon tetrachloride in confined spaces is way too dangerous
The use of carbon tetrachloride as a degreasing agent is now basically prohibited, but it is still used for degreasing small parts~~ It’s absolutely not allowed inside oxygen tanks~~
It’s difficult to work in this enclosed space, right? For manual cleaning, an air blower might be needed as well