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Distribution r z.^ From: Dote Subject R. A* Frohrclch February 13, 1986 AMS EMERGENCY KILL SYSTEM OPERATION MANUAL Attached is an updated copy of the AMS Emergency Kill System Operating Manual. Please destroy the September 1, 1981 Issue and replace It vlth this updated copy. R. A. Frohrelch Director Of Environmental Control rah cc: JF, JWW, DWH, CWT, MLN, RAC, DFJ, BFH, BK, ALR, CRS, JLH, VEM, VLT, SCH, FGJ, BNB, JGC A / it m V T VAB.0001104999 imm OPERATING MANUAL AMS EMERGENCY KILL SYSTEM ABERDEEN PVC PLANT UPDATED FEBRUARY 13, 1986 hmm wmmmmmmmmmm W ** VAB.0001105000 TABLE OF CONTENTS OPERATING MANUAL AMS EMERGENCY KILL SYSTEM ABERDEEN PVC PLANT INTRODUCTION .............................. A. PURPOSE .............................. B. OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES C. PROCESS INFORMATION . . II GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION III SAFETY.......................................... IV OPERATING PROCEDURES .... A. WHEN TO USE ..................... B. HOW TO USE ..................... C. NORMAL OPERATION .... D. TESTING PROCEDURE . . . APPENDIX ...................................... P & I DIAGRAMS ......................... Page No. 1 1 1 1 2 5 7 7 8 11 13 16 A VAB.0001105001 I. INTRODUCTION A A. Purnose /"""v The purpose of the AMS Emergency Rill System is to in increase the reliability and effectiveness of equipment and procedures used to safely and quickly stop the poly merization reaction in the reactors. Stopping the reaction prevents excessive pressure buildup which can cause emergency releases through the reactor relief valves. This system allows any or all reactors to be shut down in an orderly and safe manner. This manual describes the system and the operator's responsibilities for operating and maintaining the system. The operator is responsible for producing quality pro ducts in a safe and efficient manner. He fulfills his responsibilities by knowing the following: 1. Understanding how his equipment functions. 2. Understanding what role each piece of equipment plays in the process. 3. Keeping a close and regular check on equipment. 4. Knowing how to spot malfunctions and correct them. 5. Keeping his area of responsibility safe and lan. 6. Keeping complete and accurate records. C. Process Information The polymerization reaction of VCM to form PVC gives off heat and accelerates as temperature increases. It is > therefore necessary to remove the heat of reaction with cooling water in the reactor jacket and condenser. VAB.0001105002 I. INTRODUCTION - Continued C. Process Information - continued Reactor agitation is also required to maintain uniform reactor mixing and efficient heat removal. A If reactor cooling and/or agitation is lost, the poly merization reaction must be stopped. Failure to do so will result In a runaway reaction with Increasing temp erature and pressure. The reactor pressure would in crease until the rupture disc/safety valve assemblies would vent the reactor contents to the atmosphere. The AMS Emergency Rill System provides the capability of Injecting up to 25 gallons of AMS into each of the large 4 reactors and up to 60 gallons into the expansion reactors. This can be done either remotely from the control room or manually at the reactor top manway plat form. AMS can be Injected into a reactor as soon as agitation is lost to take advantage of mixing caused by residual swirling motion. Maintaining cooling water flAow after loss of agitation will also help mixing by refluxing in addition to removing heat of reaction. II. GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION Refer to the attached P & I diagrams for the complete system layout for each reactor area. Emergency kill injection pots are provided at grade level for each reactor. All Injection pots are to be maintained at 250 to 275 pslg pressure using high pressure nitrogen cylinders. A separate nitrogen -2- VAB.0001105003 II, GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION - Continued cylinder and spare are provided for each Injection pot. A local AMS level gauge and a pressure gauge are provided on each pot In addition to a board-mounted low pressure alarm and a low level alarm. The A operator Is to check the appropriate Injection pot level and pressure before starting each reactor charge s equence. Killing agent can be Injected Into the reactor either remotely by the lead operator or locally by the A operator. Normally the emergency kill system la activated from the board to minimize time and maxi mize mixing. One switch for each reactor operates auto matic double block valves at the reactor top manway level. Placing the switch In automatic mode opens the valves and allows a low level switch in the Injection pot to close the valves. Placing the switch In the momentary-contact manual mode also opens the valves but the valves close when the switch Is released. Each Injection pot low level switch also activates a local light at the manual injection point at the reactmr top manway level. The automatic closure of the remote In jection valves and the local low level Indicator light are provided to prevent nitrogen from being injected into the reactor, blanketing the condenser and reducing cooling efficiency. A VAB.0001105004 mm II. GENERAL PROCESS DESCRIPTION - Continued An emergency injection header is provided at the reactor top head level in each reactor module. The header allows any injection pot to be used to kill any reactor in the module or to inject additional killing agent if needed. The procedure requires two hoses, one to connect the injection pot to the header, and one to connect the header to the reactor. Killing agent can then Injected locally by the A operator or remotely by the lead operator. It should be noted that when the emergency Injection header is used, the injection pot low level switch will neither automatically close the remote injection valves nor light the appropriate local indicator light. Caution should be taken to prevent charging nitrogen into the reactor when using the header. The remote injection automatic valves are operated by nitrogen supplied by a high pressure nitrogen cylinder and spare. A board-mounted low pressure alarm is provided for each area to alert the board operator when the cylinder in use has dropped below 600 pslg. % A cylinder with less than 600 psig pressure does not contain enough nitrogen to operate the control valves p and la to imsiedlately changed out with a full cylinder. 4 VAB.0001105005 III. SAFETY The operation of the emergency kill system does not pre sent any extremely hazardous situations. In fact. Its main purpose Is to reduce the potential for having hazardous situations In the reactor area. However, some potential hazards are present and precautions should be taken to prevent serious Incidents. A. The killing agent AMS has been In use for some time In the plant and the operators are already familiar with the corresponding safety hazards and proper handling procedures. The attached vendor literature describes chemical properties and safe handling procedures. It should be emphasized that AMS Is highly reactive in the presence of the peroxide Initiators used In the plant. AMS AND INITIATOR SHOULD NEVER BE MIXED UNDER ANY CIR CUMSTANCES . B. The AMS injection pots are to be maintained at 250 to 275 psig by high pressure nitrogen cylinders. Due caution should be exercised In the handling of nitrogen cylinders. Operators should avoid damaging the outlet valves on these cylinders. The 1&S In jection pots will contain AMS at 250 to 275 pslg pressure, so proper safety precautions should be taken while working with or near these vessels. * An injection pot must be depressurized before the block valve on the AMS fill line Is opened. VAB.0001105006 III. SAFETY - Continued The nitrogen supply to the pot must be turned off at the pot prior to venting the pot. The pots are only to be vented through the bleed valve on the pressure gauge/pressure switch piping on the top of the pots. C. The rupture disk and relief assembly on each Injec tion pot Is set to relieve at 400 pslg, the vessel design pressure. Since the nitrogen bottle regulator may occasionally leak through, a potential exists for overpressuring an Injection pot and causing the rupture disk to burst. Even If the killing agent didn't spray out when the relief devices opened. It is probable the relief valve would not completely reseat and the nitrogen bottle would slowly depressure through the pot and relief valve to atmosphere. The outside operator is to routinely check Injection pot pressures to Insure it is neither too low nor too high. D. The AMS killing agent is a volatile hydrocarbon, and thus fire and explosions are theoretically possible. Precautions are to be taken to prevent spills and # excessive accumulation of flammable vapors. E. Since the Injection pots are connected to the i reactors, a potential exists for backing VCM into the pots. This poses no serious immediate problem since the AMS would kill any reaction that was occurring. However, it could present an exposure problem later when the injection pot is opened. --6-- A VAB.0001105007 I piwmmmm III. SAFETY - Continued The injection pots ere to be maintained at 250 to 275 psig pressure except when refilling. Finally, operators are to keep in mind that this system will be used when the plant is in an upset conditions i.e., power failure* loss of cooling water, reactor runaway, etc. It is critical that this system operate properly in such an emergency System maintenance and operator familiarity with this system are equally important factors for ensuring the dependability of this system IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES A. When To Use The emergency kill system is to be used under the following circumstances: 1. If there is a power failure. 2. Extended loss of cooling water to a reactor in polymerization mode. 3. Extended loss of agitation to a reactor In polymerization mode. When agitation iPlost, it is Important to kill the reaction as soon as possible. The reactor contents will con tinue to swirl for about four minutes after agitator shutdown, and AMS injection during this period is much more effective. 4 VAB.0001105008 IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued 4. A runaway reaction with Increasing temperature and pressure which Is not responding to small AMS Injections (short stop) from the Initiator charge pot. 5. Any other circumstance considered by the operator to represent a significant chance of over pressuring the reactor or affecting safe operation of the plant. 6. If for any reason the reactor temperature or pressure reaches the following: a. 5305 A 5265 155 pslg 160F b. All other resin types 145 pslg 142F B. How To Use 1. The Lead Operator Is to depress the manual AMS emergency kill button and keep It depressed for two seconds after to open light comes on. This opens both remote operated valves and AMS Is Injected Into the reactor. Both valves close when the button Is released stopping the addition of AMS Into the reactor. 2. The Shift Supervisor or Chief Lead wlllfthen check the local level gauge on the AMS in jection port to confirm AMS was added to the reactor and he will also determine the number of Inches of AMS added from the ruler on the Injection pot. A IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued B* How To Use - continued 3. In case of a power failure* the Lead Operator Is to kill reactors in the following order and all must be killed within two minutes. \ a. 5265 or 5305 batches b. Reactors which are near pressure drop c. Reactor just reaching end of heat up d Remaining reactors 4. After AMS injection* the Lead Operator will * closely monitor the reactor temperature and pressure and will add additional AMS per step 1 if the initial injection does not kill the reaction. 5. If the remote operated injection system fails to work, the A Operator is to manually Inject AMS Into the reactor by opening the two manual valves on the manual AMS injection line at the reactor head level. 6. If all the AMS in the injection pot is added to the reactor and more AMS is required to stop the reaction, the emergency injection &ader is A to be used. This header allows AMS which is j contained in any of the other reactor injection pots to be added to the reactor which is being killed. To use this header* the A Operator connects one hose from a full and pressurized injection pot to the header and a second hose [t from the header to the reactor being killed. --99-- * VAB.0001105010 IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued Additional AMS injection can then proceed either locally or remotely from the control room. Caution is to be taken when using the header system since the Injection pot low level switch shut off feature will not work In this situation and nitrogen may enter the reactor. 7. If excess nitrogen does enter the reactor, the condenser is to be vented to the recovery system. 8. As soon as possible after AMS Injection, the A Operator is to refill the AMS injection pot by the following procedure: a. Close the block valve on the nitrogen supply line at the pot. b. Depressure the pot through the pressure gauge vent valve. c AMS from drum using the air-operated drum pump. d Close and plug the pressure gauge vent valve. e Pressure the injection pot to 250 to 275 pslg with the nitrogen supply systems f Radio communication between personnel in * the field and the Lead Operator is to be lalntained at all times. The A Operator Inform system is operating and what is being done VAB.0001105011 4 IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued In the field. The Lead Operator la to keep the A Operator informed of reactor presaure and of any apparent need for additional AMS injection. Normal Operation 1. A reactor 18 not to be charged unlea8 its AMS injection 8yatem is in proper operating condition. It is the responsibility of the A Operator to check this in the field and notify the lead operator who will record the informa tion on the batch sheet prior to each reactor charge. The following items are to be checked immediately before each charge: a. The AMS level in the injection pot is to be at or above a seven-inch outage. The actual outage is to be recorded by the lead operator. b. The pressure in the injection pot is to be 250 to 275 pslg. This is to be checked on the injection pot pressure gauge. c. The pressure of the nitrogen cylinders being used for AMS injection is to %e at least 1200 pslg. Cylinders with lover pressures must be changed out and replaced with full cylinders. EMPTY BOTTLES ARE NOT TO BE LEFT IN THE BOTTLE RACES. A VAB.0001105012 Mi IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued C. Normal Operation - continued d The actuate the automatic AMS valves must be at least 600 pslg. A cylinder with a lower pressure must be changed out and replaced full cylinder* The pressure on the outlet of the regulator for this cylinder Is to be 100 pslg. e. The block valve In the AMS kill line (outlet valve at bottom of pot) Is to be fully open. f. The block valve In the AMS Instrument nitrogen line at the reactor manway level Is to be fully open. g Both block valves on the manual AMS Injection line at the reactor manway level are to be fully closed. If any of the above conditions are not met, they are to be corrected before the reactor Is charged 2. a following Items should be checked by the A Operator at the beginning of each shift: a. The pressure gauges between the double block valves on both the automatic and the manual Injection lines should routinely be bled to 0 pslg. /1 t -12- VAB.0001105013 * IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued C Normal Operation - continued A If pressure subsequentlysbulIds up on these gauges, It Indicates that one or both of the double block valves are leaking. Note; These them after AMS Injection. b. All spare nitrogen cylinders In the racks are to be full. The above Items are vital to the proper operation of the emergency kill system. If any of these conditions are not met, they are to be Immediately corrected. D Testing Procedures 1. The AMS Emergency Kill System for each reactor will be tested per the frequency Indicated below. Each system will be checked to assure proper valve position, proper operation of the remote operated valves, and that the AMS Inlet lines to the reactor are not plugged. The Shift Supervisor, the Chief Operator, the A Operator and the Lead Operator will conduct the testing. The testing procedure for each reactor A as follows: To Be Conducted Weekly a. The A Operator Is to perform a complete visual check of the system both at grade level and the reactor manway level. All on-off valves are to be In their proper position and any problems detected with the system are to be noted and corrected -13- VAB.0001105014 IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued D. Testing Procedures - continued To Be Conducted Weekly - continued b. The Shift Supervisor is to check for any pluggage in the manual injection system nozzle (also the remote Injection system nozzle for D-300, D-700 and 745) using a rod through the rod-out port. Any blockage found is to be removed. This check is to be made during dump or rinse of the reactor. The shift supervisor is to note in his log book which reactors are checked for pluggage of the injection nozzles. c. The following procedure will be used to check the remote operated system and to assure the injection nozzle is not plugged. The checkout will consist of injection of a small amount of AMS into the reactor by cycling the remote operated AMS valves. The check Is to be made after dump Is complete and before the rinse to the sewer. The Lead Operator, who is in communication wlbh the field operatort will cycle the remote operated valves using the manual addition button and will also check the lights on the panel for open and close indication. The field Operator will check the operation of the remote valves in the field. The A A VAB.0001105015 IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued D. Testing Procedures - continued To Be Conducted Weekly - continued Operator will check the AMS Injection pot to assure AMS addition to the reactor by measuring the level In the AMS Injection pot before and after the AMS addition. The reactor Is to be rinsed after the AMS is injected and the A Operator Is to refill the AMS Injection pot before the next batch Is charged In that reactor. The Shift Supervisor is to note in his log book the reactors which are checked. 2. The normal pre-charge checks are to be conducted on the AMS kill system before the reactor Is charged. 3. Whenever the ambient temperature drops below 20F, the AMS kill system for each reactor Is to be checked once per shift. The check Is to assure the Injection nozzle Is open and that there is no pluggage due to freezing in the kill system. The click out will consist of Injection of a small amount of AMS Into the reactor by cycling the remote operated valves and Is to be made after dump g Is complete and before the rinse to the A -15- VAB.0001105016 IV. OPERATING PROCEDURES - Continued D. Testing Procedures - continued The Lead Operator, who is In communication with the field operators, will cycle the remote operated valves using the manual addition button and will also check the lights on the panel for open and close Instruction. The field Operator will check the operation of the remote valves In the field. The A Operator will check the AMS Injection pot to assure AMS addition to the reactor by measuring the level In the AMS Injection pot before and after AMS addition. The reactor Is to be rinsed after the AMS Is Injected and the A Operator Is to refill the AMS Injection pot before the next batch Is charged In that reactor. The A Operator Is to record the checking of the AMS kill systems on his Vinter Protection Check List. A VAB.0001105017 APPENDIX VAB.0001105018 STORAGE AMD HANDLING OF alpha-methly styrene A Alpha-Methyl styrene is usually stored and handled in steel equipment aluminum recommended for this service. This product has a fairly low freezing point (about -10F) and low viscosity. Underground storage tanks and lines should be considered, as their use will prevent freezing in winter and keep the product cool in summer. Storage temperature should not exceed 100*F. Storage under a nitrogen blanket is preferred; exclusion of air (oxygen) will reduce the chances of polymerization, peroxide formation, and fire. p Piping can be of the materials listed above. A centrifugal pump is suggested for transfer service. "Teflon" is suitable for gasket8 and packing. An inhibitor, para-tertiary butyl catechol (10-20 ppm), is used in alpha-methyl styrene to inhibit polymerization. If storage time is prolonged, the inhibitor concentration should be checkttl occasionally and more inhibitor added, if needed. Alpha-Methyl styrene is a toxic chemical; contact with liquid or vapors should be avoided. VAB.0001105019 U.S. DEPARTMENT of labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET Form AsffOMd QMS No. 44-1113*7 Required under USOL Safety and Health Regulations for Ship Repairing. Shipbuilding, and Shipbreaking (29 CFR 1915, 1916, 1917) SECTION I MANUFACTURER'S NAME USS Chemicals Division, U. S. Steel Corporation EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NO. (614) 532-3420 ADDRESS (Number. Street, City, CHEMICAL NAME ANO SYNONYMS crli&ttttT*TM*' 15130 TRADE NAME ANO SYNONYMS KWMrlWt AMS (Aloha Methvl St FORMULA C H 9 10 4 BOILING POINT (F.) VAPOR PRESSURE (mm Ho.) VAPOR DENSITY (AIR~I) SOLUBILITY IN WATER APPEARANCE ANO OOOR SECTION III - PHYSICAL OATA 329*2 Low 4-1 Neg SPECIFIC GRAVITY (HjO* 1) PERCENT, VOLATILE BY VOLUME (%) EVAPORATION RATE (Water----------i Less Than Colorless liauid # Low 1 SECTION IV FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA FLASH POINT (Method used) Q Tag Closed Cun - 114 F. FLAMMABLE LIMITS 1 EXTINGUISHING MEUIA Water, foam, dry chemical SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Water spray can be used to control unconfined fires, but a straight h?** treaf should not be used. Firemen should have self-contained breathing apparatus. UNUSUAL FIRE ANO EXPLOSION HAZARDS None PAGE (1) (Continued on reverse side) Form OSHA-20 n. May *VAB.0001105020 SECTION V HEALTH HAZARD DATA THRESHiOLOS-IMIT VALUE .J 1O0 ppm or 480 mg./lr m per Ftdtril .toglitif FFECTS OF OVEREXPOSURE Htidicht. dUilnsii, llght-htsdednuii breithleinsi EMERGENCY AND FIRST AIO PROCEDURES ______Move to fresh air. Keep quiet and warm. respiration. If not breathing, apply artificial STABILITY UNSTABLE STABLE SECTION VI - REACTIVITY DATA X CONDITIONS TO AVOID oxidlz Acid HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PROOUCTS HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION T MAY OCCUR WILL NOT OCCUR CONDITIONS TO AVOIO initiators Small Amounts - mix with sand and burn WASTE DISPOSAL METHOO Large amounts - atomize into an approved combustion chamber A RESPIRATORY PROTECTION ppt* Self-contained breat VENTILATION LOCAL tXHAUST Preferred MECHANICAL ((iewral) protective gloves Suitable rubber or of nonsoluble plastic materials* special OTHER None t EYE PROTECTION Safety goggles SECTION IX - SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS PRECAUTIONS to BE TAKEN IN HANDLING ANO STORING Keep awav from heat, sparks and open flame OTHER PRECAUTIONS None PAGE (2) GRO t.S40 Form OSHA-20 Rv. My 71 VAB.0001105021 WllMNC SUM VAB.00Corfri05022 i tAUMlNG 5?m ''"N J r' VAB.OOOl105023 ii