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CGA P 8.7 : 2016

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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SAFE LOCATION OF OXYGEN AND INERT GAS VENTS

Published date

18-11-2016

Superseded date

06-11-2025

Superseded by

CGA P-8.7:2025

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1 Introduction
2 Scope and purpose
3 Definitions
4 Hazards of oxygen-enriched or oxygen-deficient
  atmospheres
5 Factors for consideration in the location of vents
6 Calculations for the determination of safe vent locations
7 Recommendations
8 References
Appendices
Appendix A - Warm high pressure oxygen
Appendix B - Cold high pressure oxygen
Appendix C - Warm high pressure nitrogen
Appendix D - Cold high pressure nitrogen
Appendix E - Warm high pressure argon
Appendix F - Cold high pressure argon
Appendix G - Equivalent release rates
Appendix H - Influence of release speed
Appendix I - Oxygen adjustment mathematics

This publication applies to air separation and cryogenic liquefaction plants in which the venting of oxygen, nitrogen, oxygen/nitrogen mixtures, argon, or air occurs.

DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Compressed Gas Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

CGA P 8.8 : 2017 SAFE DESIGN AND OPERATION OF CRYOGENIC ENCLOSURES

CGA P 18 : 2013 STANDARD FOR BULK INERT GAS SYSTEMS
CGA SB 2 : 2014 OXYGEN-DEFICIENT ATMOSPHERES

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