how to handle liquid nitrogen while working with liquid nitrogen tanks
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How to handle liquid nitrogen while working
with liquid nitrogen tanks
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About Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)o Scientifically identified as LN2
o Used in Sectors likeManufacturingMedicalRestaurants Agriculture
o This liquefied gas is excessively cold at -195°C (-320°F)
o Liquid Nitrogen has the ability to cause major injury to individual & property
Techniques to handle, store and transport liquid nitrogen
o Liquid nitrogen containers
o Proper transfer equipment
o Filling the containers
o Handling the containers
o Cleanliness of Containers
Liquid nitrogen containersUse only liquid nitrogen containers to store liquid nitrogen
o Use containers that are specially designed for low-temperature liquids.
o Use tanks that are specifically made of the material that handles extreme temperature differences.
Proper transfer equipmentUse proper transfer equipment
o Use a cryogenic liquid withdrawal device to transfer liquefied gas of nitrogen
o Follow the instructions mentioned on the withdrawal devices
Filling the containersAvoid overfilling the liquid nitrogen containers
o Fill the tank up to the bottom of the neck tube (or to the specified maximum level)
o Make sure that liquid does not spill while covering the opening with neck tube core
Technique to handle the liquid nitrogen containers
o When poring the liquid nitrogen, always keep the units in an upright position
o Tipping of the tanks can cause spillage of liquid nitrogen and can damage the container.
Handling the containers
Handle the containers carefully
o Protect the vacuum insulation system
o Do not walk, roll or drag the containers
o Use dolly or handcraft when moving the tanks
Cleanliness of ContainersKeep the tanks or the containers clean and dry
o Do not store the containers in wet or dry areas
o Clean them with the help of water and mild detergents
o Dry the surface thoroughly
o Do not use strong alkaline or acid cleaners
About Inox India Pvt. Ltd.Website: http://www.inoxindia.com
- Part of US$ 3 billion capital INOX group of companies
- 2nd Largest player in the business of Cryogenic Storage across the world
- Certifications such as ISO 9001:2008, ASME (U Stamp), ADM, HPO, PED, TPED, CE, DOT 39 and OHSAS 18001
- Products meeting Global quality and testing standards
- Connected to major Sea ports
- 8000 employees,100 business units across the nation and widespread distribution network over 50 nations