STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE

M/S. PRAKRUTI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

PROCESS : PASSIVATION
DOCUMENTNO: KI/PPPL/SOP/PT/5007/21

STANDARD OPERATING
PROCEDURE
FOR
PASSIVATION

Submitted To:
M/S. PRAKRUTI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.

Submitted By:
KOMAL INDUSTRIES
108, CREATIVE IND.CENTER,
12, N.M.JOSHI MARG,
LOWER PAREL (EAST)
MUMBAI – 400011

E-mail: komal@komalwater.com
Website: www.komalwater.com

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
M/S. PRAKRUTI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
PROCESS : PASSIVATION
DOCUMENTNO: KI/PPPL/SOP/PT/5007/21

PROCEDURE FOR PASSIVATION

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

➢ Safety precautions shall be followed when working with potentially hazardous acids &
chemicals. In addition to maintaining adequate ventilation, personal protective equipment
shall be utilized to prevent injury & to minimize personnel exposure. Such personal
protective equipment may include following:
• Eye/Face shield protection
• Chemical residue gloves
• Butyl rubber apron or suit
• Rubber boots
• Acid cartridge or supplied air respirators

➢ Due to the potentially hazardous characteristics of acid & waste must be properly handled
& disposed per federal & state regulatory requirements. And questions concerning proper
methods shall be addressed to the safety manager.

2. PROCEDURE

➢ Initial Flush

• The system is flushed thoroughly using Purified Water to remove any contamination, loose
particles, corrosion products and any volatile corrosion inhibitors present.

➢ Alkalinity Flush

• The purpose of alkaline flushing is to remove any oil, grease and loose metal oxides and
inorganics such as salts, which are present in the system. The chemical used is Sodium
Hydroxide (NaOH) solution. Approximate 0.5% w/w.
• Add 2.5 kg of Caustic in 500 lit water in purified water storage tank (1000 lit)
• Circulate the chemical solution for one hour.

➢ Flushing

• The system is flushed with Purified Water to remove alkali from the system. Checking the
pH of outlet and inlet water & ensures both pH should be equal.

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 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
M/S. PRAKRUTI PRODUCTS PVT. LTD.
PROCESS : PASSIVATION
DOCUMENTNO: KI/PPPL/SOP/PT/5007/21

➢ PASSIVATION
• Passivation is a chemical treatment of stainless steel with a mild oxidant for the purpose of
enhancing the spontaneous formation of the protective passive film.

• Passivation is carried out by filling and circulating Nitric Acid (HNO3) solution,
approximate 3 % w/w. for 1 hour.

• Add 25 lit of HNO3in500 lit water in purified water storage tank (1000 lit)

• Circulate the chemical solution for one hour.

➢ Flushing

• The system is flushed with Purified Water to remove acid from the system. Checking the
pH of outlet and inlet water & ensures both pH should be equal.

NAME DESIGNATION SIGNATURE

Prepared By Mr. Harshal Nikam QA Engineer

Checked By Mr. Sarvesh Baglane QA Engineer

Approved By Mr. Sushant Mohanty QA Head

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