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Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S)
Blood Cell
O2
Effect on our Body
H2S Reaction with blood
Now if we inhale H2S. H2S do not allow oxygen to
mix our red blood cell. If our blood stop to get
oxygen we our brain stops to get oxygenated
blood.
Ceiling
STEL
TWA
15 min.
Different concentration of H2S
With different concentration of H2S different effect on our health
1 PPM Smell (rotten egg)
10 PPM 8 hr TWA
15 PPM 15 min
100 PPM Lose sense of smell, coughing, burning in eyes,
headache and dizziness and respiratory
Irritation.
300 PPM Loss of consciousness with time less than 30
min.
1000PPM Immediate respiratory arrest, loss of
consciousness, followed by death.
Flammability
• H2S is highly flammable and explosive gas
• The flammability range
LEL = 4.3% or 43,000PPM1% = 10,000 PPM
UEL = 46% or 460,000 PPM
• When H2S get fire there is another toxic gas SO2
(Sulfur dioxide)
• PEL for S02 = 2 PPM
• IDLH for SO2 = 20 PPM
SO2
• SO2 is colorless and highly toxic gas .
• When it react with water it forms a week sulfuric
acid.
• It burns with blue flame.
• It can suffocate the victims.
• It will also burn your lungs from inside by
forming acid and destroying the alveoli.
• Specific gravity of SO2 is 2.264 ( where air = 1).
So it is heavier than air.
SO2
2 PPM: Safe 8 hour Exposure- TLV
Personal
Fixed
Personal Monitor
• Small and convenient
• Can take everywhere with you and easy
to use.
• Monthly Pump check
• Three months calibration.
• Give alarm at 10 PPM
• There is vibration, light and alarm
Fixed Monitor
• On the rig floor at the Driller’s position and about 18
inches above the floor.
• At the top of the bell nipple.
• At the flow line opening to the shale shaker.
• Cellar or underneath the choke manifold, above the
choke manifold skid floor
breathing area.
PROTECTION AGAINST H2S
There types of respirator is for H2S
environment
1.Air Line Unit
2.Escape unit
3.Self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)
H2S Environments require Positive Pressure in the
face mask
Pushes the air out of the leaks instead of letting you
pull toxic gases in
PROTECTION AGAINST H2S
The cylinder contained the grade D or grade E air
not contained pure oxygen.
Air contains many gases
PROTECTION AGAINST H2S
Escape Unit:
• This contain only 5 min air
• Not use for rescue or work
Air Line unit:
• This contain only 15 min air
and this 15 min air is use
for escape .
• Use for work after taking
line from cascade system.
PROTECTION AGAINST H2S
SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
• This contained only 30 min air
When we use SCBA
• gas testing
• rescue of casualty in enclosed or confined space
• fire fighting
• containing or cleaning toxic spills
• where use of cascade system air supply
dangerous
• recovering control of adverse operational
situation
• in case of an emergency
SCBA
SCBA (Self Contained Breathing Apparatus)
SCBA key features:
• Positive pressure system
• Open circuit
• Demand valve
• Pressure reducer
SCBA
SCBA face mask difficulties:
• Facial hair
• Spectacles
• Using mask in enclosed space
• Small or irregular shaped faces
Using SCBA
• Prepare Equipment – check cylinder pressure,
face piece, and harness.
• Put on Cylinder – adjust and tighten straps.
• Put on Face piece – Tighten straps starting at
the chin first.
• Negative Pressure Test – Block face piece
opening and breath in to check for seal and
breath out to check exhalation valve.
• Connect Air – Open cylinder, connect
regulator, and breath.
Rescue Procedures
• H2S kill many of us when we are not trained,
and we attempt rescue.
• Remember always protect yourself first than
others.
• Always work in pairs or use buddy system
• You should know how to use SCBA.
• If you are not trained do not do rescue
Rescue Procedures
• Step 1 – Evacuate Immediately – if there is an
release of H2S you must evacuate the areas immediately,
moving upwind or crosswind and to a higher location.
• Step 2 – Sound the Alarm – notify the control room
that there is a H2S release and where. Ask for help.
• Step 3 – Assess the Situation – quickly assess if
there are other hazards that could put you at risk. (explosive
mixture)
• Step 4 – Protect yourself by putting on SCBA –
Always don breathing air before attempting a rescue. Use
SCBA packs and never escape packs for performing a rescue.
Rescue Procedures
• Step 5 – Rescue the victim – You may rescue
by yourself if you know help is coming. Move
victim upwind to fresh air.
• Step 6 – Revive the Victim – assess the victim
for vital signs. If not breathing artificial
respiration must be started.
• Step 7 – Get Medical Aid – All H2S victims
require medical attention. Never leave the
victim alone.
Rescue Procedures
First Aid Procedures
1. Determine unresponsiveness
2. Open the airway.
3. Give 2 slow breaths
4. Check for a pulse
5. If no pulse, begin chest
compressions. 15 compressions and
2 slow breaths.
6. After 4 cycles or 1 minute, check
pulse again.
Note: you should be trained in CPR
before administering. .