SCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN, 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 1 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 51.0 GENERAL ‘nig specification covers the procedures for cleaning Sping’ané equipment which is to be used in contact viPh gaseous oxygen, or which might be subject to Gaseous oxygen flow. This specification also covers She requirenents for inspection, protection, TGentiticacion and other functions related to the service described above. REQUEREMENT ¥O! Service in oxygen requires complete rersvel of contaminants such as hydrocarbon greases, ot18, common dirt, water, filings, scale, threads Sealants, weld spatter, chips, fluxes, paints. Garnishes, crayon marks, Tust, powdered metal oxides, Jacking mat Yabeis, lint, or any other foreign ‘sterial. All of these materials are considered Tentaninants and must be completely removed. Many of these materials especially hydrocarbon greases and ils, can react violently in the presence of oxygen, gausing fires or explosions. Others, such az © Chips can be propelled by a fluid stream wit Satricient velocity to trigger an explosion Scill others, by plugging small py can cause dangerous ipment. Tt is especially pping contaminants in locations impossible to clean after once che js clean if must be keot < until ic is put into service. ents for cleaning are dependent son the i construction of the lines of equip In the case of stainless ‘steel or alloy lines it will very often only be necessary to degrease the tine to ventve dixt and foreign matter and will net require Efeament to remove rust as well. Thus, for a alloy {ine o: equipment, solvent or alkalis icion flushing wight suffice after which tn have © and kept clean and ts until ready for oxygenSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 UOMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 2 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE For carbon steel lines, blast with sand or grit and/or use a combination of solvent, and acid or alkaline treatment plus flushing to remove oil, grease, & rust and general contamination. ‘The carbon steel line, once cleaned must be maintained clean and must be kept from rusting until put into oxygen service. For the purpose of prevent ing rusting, maintaining the carbon steel lines or equipment under an inert atmosphere such as clear d-y nitrogen is satisfactory SAFETY 3.1 Personnel Protection: In addition to the normal safety practices, cleaning operations require special precausions in the following areas BL Chemical goggles constitute the mum required protection caution: If solution does contact th lush them with copious amo: jear drinking water for 15 minutes otify a doctor, utien xeep cleaning solutions from clothing and from exposed areas of the body solutions will dry or even burr @ skin. Toxic solvents can be absorbed into the body through the in, causing serious illness. Wear PyC Gloves as minimum protection daring cleaning.SCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 08/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. _ CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 3 OF 17 us; EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 3.13 Breathing All chlorinated solvents, such as methyl chloroform, are toxic to some Gegree when inhaled. Always store and Qse this solvent outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. When used jnoide a Clean room, an exhaust fan must be in operation. caution: If sufficient vapor is Thhaied to cause dizziness or consciousness, immediately xenove the subject to fresh air. Begin mouth-to-wouth resuscitation if necessary- 4.0 CLEANING MATERTALS at hy] Chloroform Methyl chloroform (1,1,1 trichlorethane) kas the owest Loxicity of the general purpose cleaners Suitable Lor oxygen service, this solvent will be the preferred cleaning fluid Meichiorethylene and perchioroethylene have been Geed but they are more toxic. Although methy! thioroform is an excellent general purpose Gleaner, some precautions must be observed. Tt Combines with water to form byproducts which are Gxtremely corrosive to most metals, including Stainless steel, so it must be kept dry at all Cimes. Second, its residual vapors are explosive -in an oxygen atmosphere in certain Concentrations, and therefore it must be completely purged from enclosures after use fhere oxygen lines being cleaned are part of an Stnylene oxide reaction system, the lines mast be completely free of chlorides before being placed in to operation - chlorides will poison the catalystSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 4 OF 17 OSA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 4.2 Other Cleaning Agents Some cleaning fluids may contain additives not suitable for oxygen service or may present unacceptable toxic hazards. Alkaline or acid cleaning fluids may be used, with the approval of Scientific Design Co. or its representatives Acid or alkaline solution cleaning is particularly suitable for carbon steel piping and equipmenc. 4.3 ins Blasting sand or grit must be free of dirt or oils. 4.4 Wire Brushes Wire brushes should be austenitic stainless steel or bronze co prevent introducing iron cles into the equipment being cleaned 4.5 Paint Brushes Bristle brushes should be made with natural bristles as soma synthetic bristles dissolve in solvents. 6 Gases only of1 free, dry air or high purity, dry nitrogen should be used for purging, drying, or testing equipment used in oxygen service Detergents For inorganic contaminants such as mud and common dirt, in addition to oils and greases, an alkaline cleaner suitable for oxygen serviceSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 5 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 5.0 METHODS OF CLEANING one or more of the following methods shall be used for cleaning piping and equipmen' 5.1 Mechanical Cleaning These methods include steam cleaning, brushing, plowing, scraping, sandblasting, agitating, or otherwise physically removing contaminants which consist of mill scale, rust, varnish, paint, hydrocarbons or other foreign matter. These methods are generally used as a pre-cleaning procedure or in combination with other methods. Following mechasical cleaning, the piping shall be blown out with dry oil-free air or nitrogen. Solvent Cleaning im this method, the equipment to be cleaned is filled with solvent and the solvent is circulated to dissolve oils and grease. 5.3 Discarding Solvents solvents should be discarded or replaced when the concentration of contaminants exceeds 100 ppt. Thé following tests may be used to etermine when to discard solvents gest Coler Test compare a large container (2-quart) of used solvent with a similer size banple filled with new solvent. Tf here is a noticeable difference in light transmission between the two when they are both held up to light, the contamination probably approaches or exceeds 100 ppm and should be discarded Black Light (Ultraviolet Test’ a clean eye dropper, measure 10 rops uf used solvent on to a sheet of clean filcer paper and allow it toSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD, H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 6 OF 17 USA RQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE evaporate. The following will provide 8 rough guide to the extent of the contamination (taken as lubricating Gol) when the paper is viewed under black light. bess than 50 ppm - Not discernible £9 to 100 ppm - Barely discernible More than 100 ppm - Discernible 5.4 Purging acter cleaning by use of solvent, the vessel oF Equipment mist be thoroughly purged with of}. Goeee dry air or mitrogen. Methyl chloroform Gan be explosive in any oxygen atmosphere 5.5 Pebergent Solution Flushing tn this method, che equipment being cleaned is 7O,5bM with an alkaline detergent solution and agitated if possible. A temperature of 160°F eort be maintained by application of steam Thorough rinsing with hot, clean water and gubsequent drying with oil-free, dry air or nitrogen is also required 5.6 Immersion In this method the equipment to be cleaned is gubmerged in a solvent or detezgent solution Note: bo not immerse non-metallic parts in solvent as this may cause swelling 5.7 spraying in this method, the cleaning agent is discharged through nozzles chosen for particular Sbplicacions. This method is adaptable to large equipment and parts. Note: shen using a solvent, the spray system Shall nave no parts made of natural oF Syathete rubber. These materials will not only swell but alse contaminate the solventSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H~104 DESIGN 09/23/1896 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 7 OF 17 usa EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 5.8 Hiping or Movpine barge parts having readily accessible surface may be cleaned by this method using the solvent or detergent solution specified above 6.0 CLEANING SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT Solvents or detergents as indicated above shall be used on specific equipment as follows: delicate mechanisms that field cleaning will be a problem and should be avoided if possible. The meters should be e d by the manufacturer. If contaminated before use, the manufacturer should be consulted. 6.2 Strainers, Screen, Fi Ele. Clean with methyl chloroform using the method most appropriate for the particular item. On er-gel trap assemblies, remove the gel cleaning and replace it with new gel 6.3 Automatjc Valw se ave normally cleaned by the wanutacturer for any reason they require re-cleaning, it : be done under the direction of the acturer's representative or a qualified instrument technician 6.4 Manual valves eat valves are specified for complete cleaning and degreasing and are tasg: "Certified clean for Oxygen Service In the event that valves which have not been certified (or require re- cleaning) are to be used in oxygen service, the following provisions shall apply:SCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. _ CLBANING OF PIPING AND PAGE § OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE a. Remove packing rings and bonnet gasket b. Clean the body, stem and bonnet by immersion in methyl chloroform. c. After cleaning is completed, purge with dry air to remove all the solvent d. Reassemble the valve - for the bonnet gasket, use only spiral wound stainless steel with teflon filler; for packing use rings of braided teflon. 6.4.2 Ef the valve has pressed-in or rolled- in seats, it should be verified that the lubricant which was used during assembly conforms to par. 7.2. Otherwise the valve should be returned to the manufacturer for cleaning and 1 ea Tf the valve has a threaded seat, remove the seat and thoroughly clean che male and female threads with methyl chloroform. The threads shall then be sparingly lubricated with a lubricant compatible with oxygen y. Relief, Back-Pressure and Miscellancous| manufacturer befor if they should be inspected for cleanliness. where a doubt exists concerning cleanliness, the valve should be disassembled if at all possible and re-cleaned, using the procedure outlined above Re-che } adjustable settings after reassembly. Where disassembly is impossible or ical, the manufacturer should beSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. _ CLBANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 9 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE Follow-up After cleaning, all valves should be dried, purged, protected from contamination and tagged until put into service. See appropriate sections for details. 6.6 Instruments Most instruments have delicate mechanisms and for this reasgn are normally purchased already cleaned for oxygen service by the seiler using special techniques and equipment. They should not be cleaned at the job site, except as noted below or under unusual circumstances, and then only, under direct supervision of an instrument rechhician 6.6.1 Bressure ges_and Bourdon Type re_Blements Evacuate che tube or element and nject methyl chloroform into it Repeat this process six times and then uate until ali traces of solvent are gone moneters, Thermocouples, emperature Wells, Bt se nay be cleaned by wiping with « clean cloth mois methyl chloroformSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 70 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 10 OF 17 USA HOUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 6.7 Non-Metallic Materials 7 ACCEPTABLE THREAD SEALANTS & LUBRICANTS No materials shall be used in oxygen service unless they have been specifically approved for this use. ‘This applies particularly to non- metallic materials used for packing, gaskets, 0- rings and otner types of seals lubricants, thread Sealants ard diaphragns. Bach application must be judged separately, depending on such factors as pressure, temperature, fluid velocity and Sther operating conditions. However, approval has been given for che foliowing materials for use as noted 6.7.4 Packing = Manual Valves virgin ceflon rings or virgin teflon chevrons- H 6.7.2 Packing ~ Automatic Valves John Crane C-93 or equal, non-asbestos- Graphite with 35% Teflon dispersion. 6.7.3 Bonnet Gaskets - All Valves Garlock 300, copper or spiral wound gaskets consisting of teflon and 302 | 6 steel | sta sealants virgin teflon tap Lubricants No. 295243 or | 2. ‘Oxweld Anti-Friction Compound, Code Number ©906-7155 or equal 3. Other lubricants which have been proved satisfactory in oxygen serviceSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD e104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 11 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 8.0 INSPECTION OF EQUIPMENT ‘he exact manner in which an inspection io carried out will vary depending on the circumstances, the type of equipment, etc. However, since inspection is the basis for determining that the equipment is suitable for oxygen service, it is extremely important that it he done conscientiously and as thoroughly as possible. The following paragraphs give the circumstance with necessitate inspection and the various techniques to be used to determined the degree of cleanliness. @.1 Used Eouipne: Equipment which has been transferred from another location or another service must always be | inspected to make sure that it meets oxygen cleanliness requirements. 8.2 Previously-Cleaned Equipment whieh has been previously cleaned for rvice must be re-inspected prior to installation Equi pivae reveals contamination, the item Tf inspectio field or returned to just be re-cleaned in ci the supplier 8.3 Field Cleaned _fquipment | Cleaning Inspection \ im most cases it is advisable to {nepect equipment before cleaning it, in order to determine the type and extent of contaminants present to select the most effeccive cacaning technique. However, prior history of the equipment may make the choice of Cleaning methods obvious and pre- inspection may not be necessary.ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 SCIENTIFIC DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 12 OF 17 usa KOUIEMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 8.3.2 post-Cleaning Inspection kxcept in routine cleaning of very Simple items such as pipe fittings, one Gr more of the inspection methods fisted in Par. 8.4 must be used to Qetermine that the field cleaning is adequate. 8.4 Ingpection Methods: on the depending the situation or conditions listed above: Bad Direct Visual Inspection pirect visual inspection is suitable for detectin sive grease, oi! Ims, filings, chips, or other particles. Sometimes a horoscope i¢ Poipful when the equipment has no large openings or where surfaces are sot Qereceiy visible from the equipment openings. Wipe Wipe the surface witn a clean, filter paper. Powdery residues and films will discolor the paper. This tethod is sometimes usable where direct jon is not possible Ultraviolet or "Black Light" Thapection gxamine the surface in darkness oF Subdued Light using 2 lack Light oresce black Most common hydrocarbon oils land are easily detectable unde fight. However, it is sometimes pegesgary ro augment it with ocher methods as followsSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC, CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 13 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE Certain organic oils such as castor and fich oil do not fluoresce. Verify the presence of this type of film with direct visual or wipe test. and clean w solvent until a purity test ic met. Some other materials not generally considered harmful contaminants fluoresce and can cause unnecessary repeated washing. Tf fluorescence shows up as a film, smear, blot, bloteh, or smudge, re-clean the item until the fluorescence disappears. If, however, the fluorescence shows up as a speck or as a granular terial (in some castings) or stains, clean the equipment solvent once and, if necessary, with detergent once. Tf the fluorescence persists, discontinue cleaning if the equipment passes the direct visual, the wipe and other solvent purity tests. pe Test Wipe the surface with laboratory type filter paper and examine it for fluorescence under black light. Do not use cloth for th test because the cloth itself may fluoresceSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD HeLOd DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 14 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SBRVICE é. Solvent Purity Test nis method can be used as in indirect criterion of cleanliness Qn successive solvent washes, the concentration of contaminants hall be determined. When the concentration of impurities Gecreases below 100 ppm, the item Gan be presumed to be clean. This fest is only valid where there are pockets or recesses not readily hecessible by the solvent e. fabex Breal i vet surface with cléan water. The wazer film so formed should remain unbroken for at least five seconds. This test is lim flat surfaces i If any of the above tests rev! Contamination, the item must be re-cleaned 0 PROTECTION OF CLEANED EQUIPMENT After an item een cleaned, adequate precautions aroaid be tawen co insure that it remains clean uncit Stostcup, One or more of the following methods shot the equipment small parts should be kept in heavy geuge polyethylene bags or wrapped in polyethylene shee Sapsed in at least two layers ofSCIENTIFIC ENGINEBRING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 15 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 9.2 Equipment Oveninas Manholes, inspection ports, nozzles and other openings should be sealed whenever possible. Use blank flanges, plastic protectors, hardboard covers, or polyethylene sheets securely taped in place 9.3 Covering Larae Bouioment After large pieces of equipment have been ed, they should be completely covered with polyethylene sheet 9.4 Per seria here ferrous {except sta. steel) materials are to be stored for sonetine before use, they should be protected by one of the following methods: i. Heap or pack with vapor-phase inhibitor paper. Use three square feet of paper for each square foot of surface to be protecced. 2. Pack porous ba sealed equipmen Wherever possi! attach the desiccant to the protective cover so that the desiccant will be removed from the equipment as the cover ig removed 3. Seal undex a slight positive pressure of high-puriry dry nitrogenSCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OP PIPING AND PAGE 15 OF 17 USA BQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 10.0 PIPING AUXILIARTES Valves, instruments and specialties which have been cleaned suitable for use in oxygen piping shall not be installed in the erected piping assemblies until assemblies have been thoroughly cleaned. Spool pieces shall be suosticuted as required. After eack piping system has been certified as cleaned for oxygen service, the valves, instruments and specialties shall be installed, carefully avoiding the introduction of any foreign particles 11.0 IDENTIFICATION After equipment has been field cleaned or accepted for oxygen sevice, if should be marked or tagged es such, ro avoid re-contamination. The method of marking will depend on item cleaned but it should at leasc conform to the following requirement: Accepted for Oxygen Service" The signature and nawe of accepting officer 11.2 st leaned Bawipment Té an item has been satisfactorily cleaned in the field, marking should clearly state the follow- “Cleaned for Oxvaen Service” Tae signature and same of accepting office:SCIENTIFIC ENGINEERING STANDARD H-104 DESIGN 09/23/1996 COMPANY, INC. CLEANING OF PIPING AND PAGE 17 OF 17 USA EQUIPMENT IN OXYGEN SERVICE 11.3 Packing Warning if the equipment has been protected by one of the methods in Section 9.0, the marking should clearly state this. Example: "Contains VeT Paper - Remove Before Operating" or “Contains Silica Gel - or “This Equipment Has Been Sprayed with Protective Coating." Remove, Clean and Inspect Before Placing in Service