Emergency Transfer of Liquid Chlorine

GEST 90/162
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RESPONSIBLE CARE IN ACTION

Chlorine is essential in the chemical industry and consequently there is a need for
chlorine to be produced, stored, transported and used. The chlorine industry has co-
operated over many years to ensure the well-being of its employees, local communities
and the wider environment. This document is one in a series which the European
producers, acting through Euro Chlor, have drawn up to promote continuous
improvement in the general standards of health, safety and the environment associated
with chlorine manufacture in the spirit of Responsible Care.
The voluntary recommendations, techniques and standards presented in these
documents are based on the experiences and best practices adopted by member
companies of Euro Chlor at their date of issue. They can be taken into account in full
or partly, whenever companies decide it individually, in the operation of existing
processes and in the design of new installations. They are in no way intended as a
substitute for the relevant national or international regulations which should be fully
complied with.
It has been assumed in the preparation of these publications that the users will ensure
that the contents are relevant to the application selected and are correctly applied by
appropriately qualified and experienced people for whose guidance they have been
prepared. The contents are based on the most authoritative information available at
the time of writing and on good engineering, medical or technical practice but it is
essential to take account of appropriate subsequent developments or legislation. As a
result, the text may be modified in the future to incorporate evolution of these and
other factors.
This edition of the document has been drawn up by the GEST (Storage, Transport and
Safety Working Group) to whom all suggestions concerning possible revision should be
addressed through the offices of Euro Chlor.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction .................................................................................. 5
2. How to decide for a chlorine transfer .................................................... 5
3. Typical Equipment and procedures ....................................................... 6
3.1. Materials to be used ...................................................................... 6
3.1.1. Receiving vessel ........................................................................ 6
3.1.2. Adaptors ................................................................................. 6
3.1.3. Interconnecting Flexible Piping System ............................................. 6
3.1.4. Mobile Actuation panel for the permanent valves on the vessels ............... 7
3.1.5. Inert Gas ................................................................................. 7
3.1.6. Absorption Unit (if used) .............................................................. 8
3.1.7. Monitoring the Transfer Process ..................................................... 8
3.1.8. Other Equipment ....................................................................... 9
3.2. Procedure .................................................................................. 9
3.2.1. General .................................................................................. 9
3.2.2. Transfer with overpressure and an absorption unit ............................. 10
3.2.3. Transfer with overpressure and without absorption unit ....................... 11
3.2.4. Transfer without overpressure ..................................................... 12
3.3. Other Comments ........................................................................ 12
4. Safety Considerations ..................................................................... 13
5. List of Appendices ......................................................................... 14
6. References .................................................................................. 14

Main changes compared to the previous version:

• Small textual changes
• Updating of references

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1. Introduction
In the event of an accident involving a liquid chlorine vessel outside the premises of a
production unit, it may be necessary to transfer the chlorine into an empty vessel. The
described options can also be used in a normal production unit but in there are normally
already more facilities available to handle these kind of problems.
This Recommendation describes various options to empty a leaking vessel in a safe way.
The staff applying the procedures here proposed must be experienced and well trained,
and periodic emergency simulation is an important tool to reach confidence in the
specific equipment and the methods used.
It is important to note that the decisions are always taken by the responsible authorities
who may decide, in case of necessity, to adopt other types of solution (extraordinary
transport of not severely damaged tank before emptying for example).

2. How to decide for a chlorine transfer

Before thinking on the transfer of chlorine it should always be considered if the chlorine
leak can be stopped or reduced. Methods for this are described in GEST 93/179 -
Emergency Intervention in Case of Chlorine Leaks.
An emergency transfer should only be executed when the risk of the transfer is judged
considerably lower compared to not executing the transfer. Careful consideration
should be given to all aspects of the problem before taking a decision. In case of a
transport accident, the chlorine expert team from the producer may only act as
advisers to the authorities, but they have to study all other possibilities before deciding
to transfer chlorine.
The main points to be taken into account are:
➢ Location of incident (vicinity of the incidents, houses, risk for people)
➢ Weather conditions and forecast - wind direction
➢ Access
➢ Type and size of leak if any
➢ Amount of remaining chlorine (ice on the walls in case of leak)
➢ Possibility of plugging the leak
➢ Risk of leak occurrence (if no leak)
➢ Position of vessel
➢ Position of dip pipes
It should be emphasized that this guideline is intended for an emergency situation
stable enough (no leaks or only very limited chlorine emission) to prepare for a time
consuming transfer operation.
If there is a leak, stop it first (or at least minimise it) using the tools of the emergency
kit.

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Three options are available to achieve the transfer, and option 2 (no venting) is
preferred when the tank to be emptied is not damaged:
➢ OPTION 1: Using overpressure (nitrogen or dry air) to transfer the chlorine to a
receiving vessel which is connected to the absorption unit (See Section 3.2.2.). This
is a combination of the following options 2 and 3. This option can only be executed
when the involved tank is not severely damaged.
➢ OPTION 2: Using overpressure (nitrogen or dry air) to transfer the chlorine to a
receiving vessel which is not connected to the absorption unit (See Section 3.2.3.).
For this option the receiving vessel should only contain chlorine gas. This option can
only be executed when the involved tank is not severely damaged.
➢ OPTION 3: Transfer without overpressure. The vessel content has to be transferred
to a vessel which is connected to an absorption unit. This procedure is used when
the vessel to be transferred is damaged or when the whole vessel cannot be
inspected (See Section 3.2.4.).

3. Typical Equipment and procedures

3.1. Materials to be used
3.1.1. Receiving vessel
If possible, the vessel must be of sufficient size to receive all the liquid chlorine without
overfilling. The receiving vessel should preferably be prepared by filling with dry
chlorine gas at a low pressure (e.g. 0.3 bar (g)) and removing all inert gas.
If the chlorine of the damaged vessel has to be transferred to more than one vessel,
the liquid level in the receiving vessels can be very difficult to detect and therefore
adequate precautions have to be taken to avoid overfilling.

3.1.2. Adaptors
If welding is required, it should be executed by certified welders and tested with X ray.
The piping must be designed for 25 bar (g), pressure tested and dried.
The hand valves must be approved by Euro Chlor: GEST 17/492 - Specifications and
Approval Procedure for Valves to be used in Liquid Chlorine or Dry Chlorine Gas.
The manometers should be at least PN 16. The adaptors are to be assembled using
chlorine resistant gaskets (Ref. GEST 94/216 - Gaskets Selection for the Use in Liquid
Chlorine and Dry or Wet Chlorine Gas Service and pressure tested/leak tested in a
workshop with dry inert gas/chlorine to 16 bar(g) There should be a pressure
test/leakage test certificate for each adaptor and flexible pipe. The adaptors and the
flexible pipes are equipped with blind flanges on both ends and subsequently stored
under dry conditions in emergency kits (See Appendix 1).
When producing these emergency transfer adaptors be aware of their weight, since
rescue workers have to lift them up to the permanent valves of the vessels.

3.1.3. Interconnecting Flexible Piping System

Allowance must be made for some movement of the vessels during transfer.
For liquid chlorine and chlorine gas, steel pipes or Hastelloy C or Monel flexible hoses
or copper tubes connected by flanges can be used: Ref. GEST 75/43 - Flexible Steel
Pipes, Flexible High Nickel Alloy Hoses and Articulated Arms for the Transfer of
Dry Gaseous or Liquid Chlorine.

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If the distances between the involved vessels are short, the pipes can “go through the
air” with convenient supports (scaffolding, ladder between the vessels). If the
distances are longer the pipes must be run along the ground to give support.

3.1.4. Mobile Actuation panel for the permanent valves on the vessels
A light weight panel for individual actuation of the pneumatic valves on the two vessels
can be useful.
Such panel could for example consist of:
• 4 three ways valves;
• 1 three ways valve (closing/opening simultaneously all four pneumatic valves of the
vessels);
• 1 manometer PN 16;
• 1 safety valve set on 8 - 9 bar absolute.
It is important that the panel is symmetric and that the markings are correct.
This panel should be placed upwind.
It is convenient to use colour coding hoses from the panel to the pneumatic valves; e.g.
red for liquid chlorine valves and blue for chlorine gas valves.
One red hose and one blue hose are bundled together for the pneumatic valves on the
vessel to be emptied, and one red hose and one blue are bundled together for the
pneumatic valves on the receiving vessel. It is very important that the two bundles
match the marking on the panel.
The panel must be built in such a way that no rain can enter the open port of the three
way valves, or the outlet of the safety valve, or the hose, when not used. If humidity
enters it can freeze and cause a malfunction of the actuation. Furthermore, it can also
cause corrosion in the pneumatic valves.
3.1.5. Inert Gas
Inert and dry gas in sufficient amount and pressure must be available.
Sources:
• Bottles of compressed dry air or nitrogen (several packs are needed);
• Liquid nitrogen with vaporiser;
• Oil free air compressor and drying unit (dew point below minus 40°C at atmospheric
pressure).
The pressure of the inert gas must be at least 2 bar above the chlorine vapour pressure
at the actual temperature, but avoiding the risk of further damaging the tank to be
emptied.
It is important to have at least 2 different dry gas sources to avoid risk of chlorine gas
back in instrumentation air:
• Gas source 1 to operate the pneumatic valves (pressure 6 to 7 barg); in case of gas
sources lack, the valves can be operated manually;
• Gas source 2 to purge, dry and pressure test the pipelines and to develop pressure
for the transfer (if used).
A separate gas source may be needed if the content of the caustic vessel has to be
agitated (See under Section 3.1.6.).

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3.1.6. Absorption Unit (if used)
The simplest option is to use a large vessel vented to atmosphere, with sufficient
amount of cold caustic solution (concentration around 20%, temperature not higher
than 20°C), but keeping a sufficient gas volume on top to avoid possible entrainment
of liquid via the vent.
(Other reagents may also be used if locally available, e.g. sodium thiosulphate, potash).
The quantity to be used depends on:
• The total amount of chlorine to be transferred;
• The position of the valves on the vessel to be emptied, this position may limit the
quantity of liquid chlorine that can be transferred. If the vessel cannot be turned
into the right position, the remaining quantity has to be degassed and absorbed;
• The ambient temperature, the temperature of the caustic solution, the option to
cool the caustic solution and the temperature of the liquid chlorine to be
transferred. If 20% caustic is used with a temperature of 20 C without cooling the
temperature of 55 C (at this point more reaction heat will be evolved due to the
reaction of OCl- to ClO3-) will already be reached at the moment that approx. 55%
of the caustic has reacted with the chlorine gas; (end concentration approx. 100 gr
NaOH/l);
• It is strongly advised to have a chlorine monitor in the gas outlet of the caustic tank
in order to be able to monitor if the absorption is working correctly;
• In order to have a good absorption the caustic concentration should not drop below
approx. 40 gr/l.
During operation there will be a temperature and concentration gradient in the caustic
vessel. This gradient can be reduced:
• With a mixer;
• By blowing inert gas into the caustic.
The absorption vessel needs to be corrosion resistant to both caustic and hypo and
should be equipped with a temperature indicator and possibly with a suitable sparge
pipe (See Appendix 1 Figure 5).
The sparge pipe can to be made of FRP or PVC, with a diameter between DN20 and
DN60. The lower end is an open pipe and should be located close to the bottom of the
caustic vessel (approx. 10 to 30 cm above the bottom). The upper end must have a
suitable connection to the flexible pipe/hose (no chlorine leakage).
The sparge pipe must be fixed to a flange on the caustic vessel in a safe way.
Notes:
• If initial caustic concentration is too high (> 20 wt%), plugging by salt precipitation
in the lower end of the sparge pipe can occur during operation, especially at low
temperatures;
• According to the experience, about 15 % of the total chlorine transferred will be
vaporised and absorbed into caustic via the gas venting to the absorption unit. For
example, the transfer of a 55 t chlorine rail tanker will need about 85 tons of 20%
caustic solution to absorb the evaporated chlorine without cooling the absorption
liquid.
3.1.7. Monitoring the Transfer Process
It is important that the majority of the liquid chlorine is transferred from the damaged
container. The unexpected closure of one of the pneumatically operated tanker valves,
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to completion although the icing and vessel pressures would not necessarily highlight
the problem.
If possible the receiving vessel should be weighed, but normally this will not be possible
so other methods have to be relied on. Various methods are possible including:
• Watching the frosting line on the outside wall of the receiving vessel and the vessel
to be emptied (if visible), or preferably using an infrared camera;
• The end of the operation can be noticed by the noise and the movements of the
flexible between the 2 tankers due to the two phase flow;
• Timing of transfer exercises with standard vessels, pipework and inventories will
give an approximate time for a transfer;
• If emptying using the standing pressure in the vessel to be emptied then the
pressure in the vessel will drop off when transfer is complete. However, two
pressure gauges should be used, one on the vent connection of the vessel to be
emptied and one on the transfer line to the receiving vessel, to highlight if the
outlet pneumatic valve closes prematurely.
3.1.8. Other Equipment
Ensure that the people involved have the adequate personal protective equipment: See
GEST 92/171 - Personal Protective Equipment in the Chlorine Industry.
An emergency kit for transfer of liquid chlorine including safety, mechanical and
analytical equipment, is necessary.
All material should be suited for dry chlorine (no titanium): See GEST 79/82 -
Materials of Construction for Use in Contact with Chlorine.
Chlorine detectors with acoustic alarm downwind of the transfer site are strongly
advised; portable chlorine detectors can also be used.
Note: If absolutely not possible otherwise (no dry inert gas available for
instrumentation), the specific tools to manually open/close the valves of the tankers
will be used, taking additional precautions to protect the operator in charge of the
manoeuvre

3.2. Procedure
3.2.1. General
In all 3 options which will be presented below should contain the following steps:
1. Fit chocks and other suitable equipment to prevent accidental movements of the
vehicles/tanks;
2. If necessary, dry adaptors, interconnecting flexible piping and hoses for inert gas
and then connect them;
3. Connect the actuation panel, if used, or the automatic valves actuating equipment
upwind and connect the hoses for actuating the valves on the two vessels;
4. Measure the pressure in the full chlorine vessel and complete a leakage test of the
gas pipe;
5. Complete a pressure test of the transfer pipe between the two vessels with inert
gas and then with chlorine.
For the activities it is convenient to have at least 3 operators, one on each chlorine
vessel and one on the ground.

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The transport security devices on the permanent valves are not removed before the
pneumatic valves are opened. The operator on the ground can immediately close the
valve(s) at the panel in case of leakage or other abnormalities.
3.2.2. Transfer with overpressure and an absorption unit
The Emergency Equipment should be set up as near as possible to the vessel to be
emptied and if possible upwind.

Figure 1: Principal Piping and Instrument Diagram for Transfer with

Overpressure and Absorption Unit
1. Measure the pressure in the empty chlorine vessel and complete a leakage test of
the discharge pipe. The pressure must be sufficient to prevent back suction of
caustic.
2. Start the transfer of liquid chlorine, first without pressure on the full tank and
without venting to the absorption unit; when the flow decreases, open the venting
to the absorption unit; when the pressure in the tank to be emptied decreases,
start pressurising it with dry inert gas.
3. Monitor the temperature in the caustic vessel and keep it below 55°C for
absorption, and equally important, below the maximum allowable temperature for
the caustic vessel. This may be done by:
− Replacing the caustic vessel with a fresh one;
− Cooling the caustic vessel.
4. Be sure to always have free caustic in the tank.
− Usual limit is to maintain the caustic concentration above 40 g NaOH/l;
− Normally the high temperature limit is reached much earlier than the
concentration limit.

5. If necessary, decrease or stop the transfer rate.

6. Complete slowly the transfer of the liquid chlorine; the end of the operation can
be noticed by the noise and the movements of the flexible between the 2 tankers
due to the two phase flow.
7. When the transfer is finished, vent and purge the transfer flexible and then
disconnect it.
8. Vent also the emptied vessel, and if necessary purge it (to the absorption vessel).

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3.2.3. Transfer with overpressure and without absorption unit

Figure 2: Principal Piping and Instrument Diagram for Transfer with

Overpressure
To be able transferring the chlorine at slight pressure, the transfer vessel should be
inert gas free; its preparation before deployment at the incident site by thorough
venting/purging with chlorine gas is recommended.
The procedure is composed of the following additional main steps:
1. Start the transfer of liquid chlorine, first without pressure on the full tank. When
the pressure in the full tank decreases, start pressurising it with dry inert gas;
2. If necessary, decrease or stop the transfer rate;
3. Complete the transfer of the liquid chlorine; the end of the operation can be
noticed by the noise and the movements of the flexible between the 2 tankers due
to the two phase flow;
4. When the transfer is finished, disconnect the transfer flexible and blind it directly
(contains chlorine gas!).

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3.2.4. Transfer without overpressure

Figure 3: Principal Piping and Instrument Diagram Degassing without

Overpressure
The procedure is composed of the following additional main steps:
1. Measure the pressure in the empty chlorine vessel and complete a leakage test of
the discharge pipe. The pressure must be sufficient to prevent back suction of
caustic.
2. Start the transfer of liquid chlorine, first without venting to the absorption unit;
when the flow decreases, open the venting to the absorption unit.
3. Monitor the temperature in the caustic vessel and keep it below 55°C for
absorption, and equally important, below the maximum allowable temperature for
the caustic vessel. This may be done by:
− Replacing the caustic vessel with a fresh one;
− Cooling the caustic vessel.
4. Be sure to always have free caustic in the tank.
− Usual limit is to maintain the caustic concentration above 40 g NaOH/l;
− Normally the high temperature limit is reached much earlier than the
concentration limit.

5. If necessary, decrease or stop the transfer rate.

6. Complete the transfer of the liquid chlorine and monitor the volume transferred to
ensure that the vessel to be emptied has no residual chlorine left (See section
3.1.7). The end of the operation can be noticed by the noise and the movements of
the flexible between the 2 tankers due to the two phase flow.
When the transfer is finished, vent the transfer flexible and then disconnect it.
7. Vent also the emptied vessel to the absorption vessel.
3.3. Other Comments
1. If the chlorine cloud comes from a leakage in the liquid phase, an alternative
method with an emergency funnel can be used. The funnel is connected at the
leakage and reduces the access of air to droplets of chlorine. With less air there is
less energy available and fewer droplets will evaporate. The droplets coalesce to
liquid chlorine in the funnel and can be collected in a (temporary) emergency vessel
at the outlet of the funnel. This reduces the chlorine cloud. The temporary

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emergency vessel is open to the atmosphere and may be covered by a tarpaulin.
The chlorine that evaporates from this vessel must be sent to a mobile hypo unit by
a hose with an open end placed under the tarpaulin in a safe way. A small vacuum
from the mobile hypo unit is created by a fan or an ejector.
2. The possibility of transferring liquid chlorine by a pump may be considered,
especially if the status of the vessel to be transferred does not allow pressurizing
by padding gas.
3. The possibility to evaporate most of the liquid chlorine in the vessel to be emptied
and absorb this chlorine gas in a hypo unit must be avoided and could only be
considered when there are absolutely no other options available. Not only it will be
very time-consuming (a rail tanker of 56 tons will take approx. 1 month), but there
must be access to cooling water, and there will be logistic problems with the caustic
delivery and the hypo produced.
• A rail tanker of 56 tons will need approx. 500 m3 of caustic when no cooling is
available or approx. 350 m3 when sufficient cooling is available. Moreover, the
progressive NCl3 accumulation will limit the quantity of chlorine that can be
evaporated.
4. For a drum or cylinder, the container should be turned to convert the liquid leak
into a less critical gas leak.
5. Transfer from drums and cylinders:
• The pressure of the vessel may be reduced by cooling it e.g. with dry ice (CO2).
The vessel material properties should nevertheless be considered in detail, prior
to this operation, to confirm that there is no risk of brittle failure at low
temperatures;
• If possible, a sealed cover should be applied to leaking valves, for example: top
hat for cylinders;
• A larger vessel may be used to enclose the leaking vessel;
• A transfer into a caustic soda solution can be considered.

4. Safety Considerations
1. The chlorine transfer operations will be permanently monitored by the staff.
2. All people working close to the incident should be properly equipped with breathing
apparatus and protective clothing.
3. A set-up of scaffolding with platform around and above the railcars shall be
considered to facilitate handling the heavy equipment (hoses, valves) to be
installed on the tankers, to support the hoses and to protect the operators from
falling.
4. If the transfer is stopped at night and started again the next day, an appropriate
protection of the installation is needed; it is recommended that:

a. All hoses for the pneumatic valves and dry inert gas are disconnected and
secured against humidity;
b. The 4 adaptors and the flexible pipes are disconnected and "blind flanged";
c. The pneumatic valves are "blind flanged" and equipped with the transport
security device.

5. It is recommended that during an emergency transfer of chlorine, no other activities

in the vicinity are carried out (repair works of rails, building of roads, lifting
activities with cranes, etc.).
6. It is recommended that people involved in the emergency transfer stay upwind
whenever possible.

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7. Chlorine detectors with acoustic alarm installed downwind of the transfer site are
strongly advised.
8. The availability of a water curtain may be considered even if there is no leak. Be
sure not to put water on the leak.
9. A "zone at risk" should be defined where the population should be informed and the
traffic should be controlled.
10. The operation could be long (several days) and it is important to ensure that a
sufficient number of specialised personnel are available.
11. It is important to create a good relationship between the operators doing the
emergency transfer (experts from a chlorine producer) and the other members of
the emergency team (fire brigade, police ambulance etc.).
12. Permanent good communications between the members of the emergency team
and the external world (local authorities, emergency services and people in the
neighbourhood) is important.
13. A good relationship/communication with the media is important.

5. List of Appendices
Appendix 1 - Detailed Connection Drawing and Material List

6. References
GEST 94/216 - Gaskets Selection for the Use in Liquid Chlorine and Dry or Wet
Chlorine Gas Service
GEST 75/43 - Flexible Steel Pipes, Flexible High Nickel Alloy Hoses and Articulated
Arms for the Transfer of Dry Gaseous or Liquid Chlorine
GEST 79/82 - Materials of Construction for Use in Contact with Chlorine
GEST 92/171- Personal Protective Equipment in the Chlorine Industry
GEST 93/179 - Emergency Intervention in Case of Chlorine Leaks
GEST 17/492 - Specifications and Approval Procedure for Valves to be used in
Liquid Chlorine or Dry Chlorine Gas

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Appendix 1

Appendix 1: Detailed Drawing and Material List

Figure 5: Example of a Sparge Pipe

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Appendix 1
EMERGENCY KIT FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUID CHLORINE
(RAILWAY TANKERS)

It is necessary to regularly ensure that the fittings and components are appropriate
for chlorine duty. The fitting of the components has to be checked periodically. It
is recommended to lock and seal the boxes.
A check-list with all the boxes/include material will facilitate the controls.
Box 1
Inlet for dry inert gas to the vessel to be emptied.
Adaptor A consists of the following details:

• 1 valve DN 40
• 1 valve DN 25
• 1 non return valve DN 25 (between 2 flanges)
• 1 safety valve DN 25
• 1 reducer DN40/25
• 2 T-fitting DN 25/25
• 1 flange DN 40
• 5 flanges DN 25
• 1 blind flange DN 40
• 1 blind flange DN25
• Bolts and gaskets

In the box there are two safety valves, if there are damages on the vessel to be
emptied, the low pressure safety valve is connected.
Box 2
Outlet from the vessel to be emptied
Adaptor B consists of the following details:

• 1 valve DN 40
• 1 valve DN 25
• 1 reducer DN 40/25
• 1 T-fitting DN 25/25
• 1 flange DN 40
• 2 flanges DN 25
• 1 blind flange DN 40
• 2 blind flanges DN25
• Bolts and gaskets

Box 3
Inlet to the receiving vessel.
Adaptor C consists of the following details:

• 1 valve DN 40

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Appendix 1
• 1 valve DN 25
• 1 reducer DN 40/25
• 1 T-fitting DN 25/25
• 1 flange DN 40
• 2 flanges DN 25
• 1 manometer DN 25 / PN16
• 1 blind flange DN 40
• 1 blind flange DN 25
• Bolts and gaskets

Box 4
Outlet of the receiving vessel.
Adaptor D consists of the following details:

• 2 valves DN 25
• 1 reducer DN 40/25
• 1 T-fitting DN 25/25
• 1 flange DN 40
• 2 flanges DN 25
• 1 Manometer DN 25 / PN 16
• 1 blind flange DN 40
• 1 blind flange DN 25
• Bolts and gaskets

Box 5
Transfer of liquid chlorine between the two vessels.

• 5 pipes of carbon steel, Hastelloy C, Monel or copper with DN 25 flanges at both

ends, length of each 4 m, if carbon steel pipes are used one of these pipes must
have a” snake-shape”.
• 5 pipes of carbon steel, Hastelloy C, Monel or copper with DN 25 flanges at both
ends, length of each 3 m.
• 2 pipes of carbon steel, Hastelloy C, Monel or copper with DN 25 flanges at both
ends, length of each 1 m.
• 4 bends 90 degree DN 25 with flanges at both ends if steel tubes are chosen.
• 32 blind flanges DN 25 that suit the flanges above.
• Bolts and gaskets.
• 2 long ladders to support the pipes.

The pipes should be pressure tested to 25 bars, dried, equipped with gaskets and blind
flanges on both ends.
Fastened on each pipe should be a certificate for the pressure test and the drying.
Box 6
Transfer of chlorine gas from the receiving vessel to the absorption unit.

• 1 flange DN 25
• 1 reducer welded to the flange DN 20

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• 1 sparge pipe FRP DN 20
• flexible hose length 50 m DN 25
• 4 heavy duty clamps, 2 on each connection
• bolts and gaskets
• 1 arrangement to lift the flexible hose to make a barometric leg without causing
blockage of the hose.
• arrangement to fix the sparge pipe to a flange at the absorption unit.
• 1 temperature measurement device to place in the absorption unit.

Box 7
The Mobile Actuation Panel (MAP) consists of the following details:
• 5 three-way valves DN 12
• 1 safety valve DN 12, Pset 7-8 bar a
• 1 manometer DN 12, PN 16
• connecting pipes SS DN 12
• red hose to suit DN 12, 50 m
• blue hose to suit DN 12, 50m
• 4 couplings to suit the couplings of the pneumatic valves
• clamps

Box 8
Dry inert gas source 1 to be connected to the Mobile Actuation Panel.

• 1 bottle
One unit to be connected to the bottle consisting of:

• 1 pressure reducer
• 1 manometer PN 16
• 1 safety valve
• 1 valve
• blue hose to suit DN 12, 5 m
• clamps

Box 9
Dry inert gas source 2 to be connected to the inlet of the vessel to be emptied.

• 1 set consisting of about 10 bottles.

One unit to be connected to the bottle consisting of:

• 1 pressure reducer
• 1 manometer PN 16
• 1 safety valve
• 1 valve DN 20
• 1 flange DN 20
• hose 50 m to suit DN 20
• 1 flange DN 25
• 1 reducer DN 25/20
• heavy duty clamps

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• bolts and gaskets

Box 10
Dry inert gas source 3 to be connected to valve 4 for pressure test and purging of the
flexible transfer pipe between the two vessels.

• 1 bottle
One unit to be connected to the bottle consisting of:

• 1 pressure reducer
• 1 manometer PN 16
• 1 safety valve Pset 13 bar(g)
• 1 valve DN 20
• 1 flange DN 20
• hose 50 m to suit DN 20
• 1 flange DN 25
• 1 reducer DN 25/20
• heavy duty clamps
• bolts and gaskets

Box 11

• 2 chlorine detectors with acoustic alarms

• equipment to analyse the hypo (chlorine and caustic)
• 1 wind indicator (cone)
• 1 tarpaulin (rain cover)
• 1 funnel made of reinforced PVC-tarpaulin

Box 12

• 1 pneumatic valve DN 40 for the rail tanker

• 3 pressure gauges PN16
• 6 mechanical valve-openers
• 6 actuating ropes
• 1 pressure-hose for quick connection (Kamlock 3/4")?
• 2 flat blind flanges DN 25
• 2 flat blind flanges DN 40
• 3 blind-flanges with groove DN 80
• 1 reduction pipe DN 40/25
• 1 fitting for reducing N2 pressure
• 1 special N2 connection
• Gaskets flat-flange DN 40
• Gaskets flat flange DN 25
• Gaskets Tongue and Groove DN 80
• Bolts and nuts M 16 x 60
• Bolts and nuts M 12 x 50
• 1 rubber-mat

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Box 13 Tools

• 1 pad (hand-saw)
• 2 chisels
• 1 hammer 500g
• 1 hammer 800g
• 2 hammer 1500g and 1000g
• 2 metal brush
• 1 ruler 2 m
• pliers of different kind
• 2 brushes
• 2 rubber hammers
• 1 knife
• 1 metal scissors
• 2 screw-driver
• 1 file
• 4 reamer (Bolts) 2 and 20 mm
• 1 metal-saw spare blade
• 2 wrenches 24/30 mm
• 4 wrenches 14/17 mm
• 2 wrenches 8/10 mm
• 2 wrenches 17/19 mm
• 2 wrenches 19/24 mm
• 4 wrenches 24/30 mm
• 1 metal-saw
• 1 clamps and tightening rope
• 3 facilities for destroying nuts
• 2 ropes
• 4 scotch tape
• 2 leak detection spray
• 1 chalk (yellow)
• equipment to illuminate where needed

“Box 14” is a checklist where useful additional equipment can be allocated:

• 1 apparatus for measurement of material thickness

• Fresh chemicals to analyse hypo (chlorine and hypo)
• “Diesel heater”
• Welding equipment to do welding if steel pipes are chosen
• Welding equipment to give heat-treatment to steel pipes or copper pipes
• 1 infrared camera
• Mobile hypo unit (with fan or ejector to create a light vacuum)
• Generator for the mobile hypo system
• Respirators (with compressed air supply), protective wear

An oil free air compressor, pumps for cooling water, diesel heater, special materials
for tightening of the leak are usually supplied by the fire-brigade.

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