Safety rules in gas compressors (1982)

Gas storage tanks at petrochemical and oil refining plants.

Chemical designations of gaseous products used at these plants.

Characteristics of such gases.

Gas compression equipment.

Different types of compressors.

Measuring instruments on the compressor control panel.

Automatic gas analyzers, which are installed in all compressor rooms.

Gas analyzers monitor the air condition in compressor rooms.

Local exhausts for removing gases released from seals, cylinder rods and lanterns.

A ventilation system that cleans the air in compressor station rooms.

All moving and rotating parts of electric motors, compressors and other mechanisms are fenced.

Ducts and openings in compressor rooms are closed flush with the floor with removable slabs.

Stairs in the compressor room.

The platforms have a solid metal flanging.

A room for service personnel, which is a soundproof cabin.

Telephone communication in the cabin.

Before leaving the cabin, the employee puts on noise-canceling headphones and a helmet.

Conditions for access to compressor maintenance.

A panel with control devices in the compressor room.

Duties of service personnel.

Compressor room.

The operator monitors the pressure in the compressor.

A list of readings that must be monitored constantly.

Instrument readings are recorded in the compressor worksheets.

Checking the lubrication system.

The oil level in the oil tank is checked.

It is necessary to monitor the liquid level in the separator and drain it in a timely manner.

The driver monitors the stator or rotor current of the electric motor.

Checking the backup compressor.

Sound and light alarm of the compressor unit.

A list of cases when a sound and light signal is given.

A cartoon explaining such cases.

Control panel in the control room.

The operator records the instrument readings received from the compressors.

The panel receives data on the operation of the locks.

A list of emergency situations in which locks occur.

A cartoon explaining such situations.

Stopping the compressor for repairs.

Shutdown report.

Before starting repairs, a number of measures should be taken in strict order to prepare it for safe work.

A cartoon explaining these measures.

Disconnect the engine from the power supply.

Warning sign on the equipment.

Blow out the compressor equipment and pipelines connected to it with inert gas.

The laboratory worker checks for the absence of compressed gas inside the compressor and in the places where repairs are being carried out.

The compressor is disconnected with plugs.

Documents confirming the acceptance and delivery of the unit for repairs.

Carrying out repairs.

Lifting the rotor using special devices.

The removed equipment parts must be placed on specially prepared sites.

Installing the rotor on wooden beams with cutouts into which pressboard or thick lead gaskets are laid.

Mechanical seals to ensure compressor tightness.

Rotor alignment.

Putting the work site in order after repair.

The installation manager accepts the work.

Compressor acceptance certificate from repair.

Preparing to start the compressor after repair.

Before accepting compressed gas at the compressor, all equipment and communications are tested for tightness, purged with inert gas.

When starting a compressor with an electric motor purged with air, the serviceability of the lock is checked.

Before turning on the compressor engine, its lubrication system must be turned on.

Starting the compressor.

Officials who must be present at the compressor start.

Transition from manual to automatic control upon successful gas acceptance.

Panoramic view of the oil refinery.