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8. Safety measures
The main requirements for the safety of operations are thorough
grounding. Static electricity might occur when stream of liquefying
agent under pressure contacts with obstacles inside the tank. Any
spark is very dangerous at this point. This is why cleaned vessel
and all elements of the MegaMacs system including peripheral devices
have to be thoroughly grounded. To accomplish this all process hoses
are armed with metal sleeves contacted to quick release hose
connectors. Therefore strength of the hose insures ground
reliability.
System equipped with ground control sensors which automatically
shut off supply of the cleaning agent to the Robotic Cannon or
washing head in case of failed grounding.
History of systems operation since 1978 proofs that reliable
grounding guaranties safe system operation. No accidence registered
since beginning of MegaMacs operations.
8.1. Oxygen and hydrocarbons gauges
In addition to above, MegaMACS equipped with reliable gas
analyzers ULTIMA X. This analyzers monitor and control system. They
perform:
- Continuous monitoring of oxygen/hydrocarbons ratio
inside the tank.
- Automatic shut off of main wash pump discontinue
transferring of cleaning agent to auxiliary equipment when
oxygen/hydrocarbons ratio is out of speck.
8.2. Creation of inert atmosphere inside the
tank (option)
Inert atmosphere inside the tank gives additional safety
guaranty. This is achieved by pumping 95% nitrogen from nitrogen
generator (500 m3/hr)
to the tank. Generator is built in 20’ container.
Usage of nitrogen is regulated by International See Organization
(ISO) and applied for the oil see tankers. You can find these
regulations in the International script for oil tankers operation
(ISGOTT).
KMT International, Inc. is offering nitrogen generator as an
option. Decision to purchase generator have to be made by the
customer based on their respective industry regulations.
·
Technical manuals for the entire
system and each major component.
· Equipment start up and commissioning.
· Personnel training on a job site using special training program
developed by KMT.
· Warranty for 2650 hours at equipment commissioning.
· After warranty services (10 years minimum, subject to
additional contract).
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