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    The document discusses gas sampling equipment used on tankers, including oxygen analyzers, catalytic and non-catalytic combustible gas indicators, and chemical tube instruments. Regular calibration of gas detection equipment is important for reliable readings. Oxygen analyzers check that oxygen levels do not exceed 8% in inert gas systems and cargo tanks. Combustible gas indicators measure gas concentrations above and below the lower flammable limit.

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    The document discusses gas sampling equipment used on tankers, including oxygen analyzers, catalytic and non-catalytic combustible gas indicators, and chemical tube instruments. Regular calibration of gas detection equipment is important for reliable readings. Oxygen analyzers check that oxygen levels do not exceed 8% in inert gas systems and cargo tanks. Combustible gas indicators measure gas concentrations above and below the lower flammable limit.

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    Indian Maritime University

    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE


    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems

    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    1) Hazards of petroleum
    2) Static electricity & bonding wire
    3) Intrinsic safety
    4) Gas sampling equipment
    5) Gas freeing, Tank entry & Tank cleaning
    6) Ship / shore safety check-list
    7) Pressure vacuum valves
    8) Emergency shut down system
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    Safety on tankers

    1.4.4
    Gas sampling equipment

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    General

    Detection and measurement of certain gases is


    important for the safe conduct of tanker
    operations and for the safety of personnel in
    all types of ships.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Instruments

    A wide range of instruments, both fixed and


    portable, is available for shipboard use. It is
    important to understand the limitations of the
    instruments. Manufacturers’ manuals must be
    consulted for details of operations and
    maintenance.
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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Instruments calibration

    Regular calibration and testing of gas detection


    equipment is essential if readings are to be
    considered reliable. Adequate supply of
    calibration gas must be held on board if the
    calibration is to be done on board.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Oxygen analyzers

    In ships fitted with Inert Gas System, it is essential to


    check that the oxygen content of the gas delivered does
    not exceed 8% by volume. A fixed oxygen analyzer is
    fitted for this purpose.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Oxygen analyzers

    A portable oxygen analyzer is also supplied for the


    purpose of checking that the atmosphere inside the
    cargo tanks remains below 8% by volume.

    All ships will carry a portable oxygen analyzer for the


    purpose of checking oxygen levels.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Limits of flammability

    The Flammable Range of hydrocarbon gases lie between


    the Upper and Lower Flammable Limits. Below the LFL
    the mixture of gas and air is too weak to burn. Above
    the UFL the mixture is too rich to burn.

    The least quantity of oxygen required to support


    combustion is about 11% by volume.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Catalytic filament combustible gas indicator

    This type of instrument is often called “explosimeter”.


    It is used for measuring concentration of gas below the
    Lower Flammable Limit.

    This instrument will only read accurately in the presence


    of fresh air and cannot therefore be used with Inert air.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Non - Catalytic heated filament combustible gas indicator

    This type of instrument is often called “Tank Scope”.


    It is used for measuring hydrocarbon gas by volume.

    The presence of fresh air is not a requirement and can


    therefore be used with Inert air.

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    Indian Maritime University
    BNA 023 CARGO HANDLING & STOWAGE
    Block no. 1 Cargo handling and Care
    Unit No. 1 Cargo pumps and Piping Systems
    Topic 1.4 Safety on tankers

    4) Gas sampling equipment

    Chemical tube instruments

    This type of instrument is used in chemical


    and gas tankers for measurement of toxic
    gases in very low concentrations.

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