Re: SS/CS Interface, Low point in nitrogen service

Ravi:

For what it is worth:

1. if you have a damp or wet atmosphere or chance of anything condensing or dripping on the pipe, especially near the CS/SS joint, insulate
2. what is the source or purity of your N2 service? If this is cryogenic, then there is no liquid. If it is from a pressure swing adsorption system, some water will potentially condense out. If a membrane, maybe some condensate there, too.
3. generally N2 can vent to atmosphere, but check client and local regulations and practices. If it will discharge to an enclosed space that may be occupied, you might need to include an axygen monitor in the room and alarm when the O2 level is too low (suggesting a N2 discharge and inadequate ventilation).

... Bruce D. Bullough ...

Lead Process Engineer
Foth Production Systems, LLC
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ravi patel <ravi_9211@yahoo.com> wrote:
Hi All,

1. I was curious about the industry practice for interface of carbon steel and Stainless steel flanges. Do we use insulation gasket set for the interface? i have seen use of insulation gasket set for above ground and underground connection for cathodic protection, but have not used it for cs and ss interface in above ground piping.
2. Nitrogen service connected to buffer gas panel of pump has a low point. Is there any chances of condensation in it? do i need to provide a low point drain to it? As per process its not required but i am not sure about actual operation/maintenance requirements.

Can nitrogen be open drain to atmosphere? or its not acceptable as per environment criteria.
For me it should be as 78% of air has nitrogen and nitrogen being a inert gas should not be a problem.

Thanks
Ravi

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Received on Mon Feb 25 18:00:00 2008