AKI School of Engineering 04 Painting And Decorating

CHAPTER (5) LPG BURNING-OFF EQUIPMENT

5.1 WHAT IS A TERM ‘LPG’?

LPG means ‘liquefied petroleum gas’, also referred to as simply propane or butane, are flammable
mixtures of hydrocarbon gases used as fuel in heating appliances, removing the old paint, cooking
equipment, and vehicles. It is increasingly used as an aerosol propellant and a refrigerant, replacing
chlorofluorocarbons in an effort to reduce damage to the ozone layer. When specifically used as a vehicle fuel it is
often referred to as autogas.

5.2 WHAT IS LPG BURNING-OFF EQUIPEMENT

LPG burning-off equipment is used for heating of materials or for burning off paint. It is especially used to
remove previously painted surface. Its fuel gas as usual use is propane or butane.

Figure: LPG burning-off equipment

5.3 METHOD FOR STORING LIQUID PETROLEUM GAS (LPG) BURNING-OFF EQUIPMENT

 Store (dedicated, ventilated)

 No naked flame
 External light switch
 Vapour proof light fittings.

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