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CHEMICALS INDUSTRIES
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INTEROFFICE / LAKE CHARLES
TO SPU Leaders
DATE
May 8, 1980
FROM Michael R. Briones
SUBJECT
nitrogen Fittings/Hose-Fitting Policy
Some of the preliminary work i. e. / stocking fittings, providing hoses
with new fittings, getting a location list of nitrogen outlets,
gathering training information), has been completed to initiate the
conversion of the "Kelley*1 fittings "on nitrogen systems to a new
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In the process of 'making preparations for the fitting conversion,, the overall hose standards and fittings for all services were reviewed. Some minor changes in these areas were made.
The attached ixtformation package includes those changes as well as the
information which will he implemented into hose and fitting standard
' policy.
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Display hoards exemplifying these policy guidelines are provided at the
Plant "A" Toolroom and are to he used as a training aid when training
your personnel. These display hoards are to he returned to the Toolroom
after training is completed so they ray he erected in designated locations
throughout the plant hy Maintenance in order to allow personnel to refer
to them as needed. ' your area Safety Coordinator will he available to
assist you in your training 'needs.
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Please make a concentrated effort to train all your personnel hy the end of May so the conversion of fittings will transpire without ang undue difficulties. Our conversion target date is June 2, 1980, with
TRAINING GUIDE
PLANT HOSE AND FITTING STANDARD
TRAINING: Plantwide training will be conducted during the month of May, 1980.
IMPLEMENTATION: We will begin actual installation of the Cam-Lock Fittings for nitrogen service Monday, June 2, 1980..
1. Display Boards a) All fittings oil board have been damaged to prevent their
b) Boards will be permanently located throughout the plant for
quick and easy reference.
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2. The program is basically the same as we have had in the past, with
the following changes:
a) Each hose service will have a specific color. These color changes
will take place on a '?used up" basis.
b) Each hose service mil have a specific fitting. Fitting changes
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will be made progressively on a unit basis beginning on June 2, 1980. .
c) All air, water, and utility hoses which must be repaired in the
plant will use the two-bolt clamp shown on the display board.
Band clamping may be done by the supplier only.
3. Standard Operating Procedure
a) Hoses will be branded by trade name. If the hose fails, tag a
portion of it which shows their identification and note the use '
condition at time of failure. The inspection department should
then be notified so they can investigate. This will help us
. follow up hose failures with the manufacturer and supplier.
b) Safety pins should always be used on the quick acting couplers.
i.e., Kelly, Air King, Chicago.
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Plant Hose and Fitting Standard Training Guide Page 2
c) Clamps on Cam-Lock fittings should be wired closed. d) Ask for J.S.I. if a question exists concerning which, type
hose or fitting should be used. 4. Hoses and Fittings
- A. Utility Air and Water (includes hot water wash down)
2) Basic change is this hose will always be red in color, plus
the minimum temperature, pressure, and hose composition /
specifications have been raised to exceed expected usage
needs..
B. General Chemical
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. 1. Per specifications drawing.
2. No basic^change. (NOTE: Solid red, blue, or black colors
are not allowed. "
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C. Steam
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1) - Per specifications drawing.
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2) No change from existing standard. (NOTH: Boss fitting must
be used.)
D. Breathing Air
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The only change is the fitting. Beginning June 2, 1980, the Hanson
fitting will be installed on all plant respiratory equipment. :r
. NOTE: No field repairs are allowed on breathing air hose or
fitting. Return all damaged equipment to the Safety Department
and secure replacement equipmer
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E. Nitrogen Service
1. Attached is the new Nitrogen Specification PL-B-14 and the
new hose and coupling Specification PL-B-21.
. The Nitrogen Specification details the new supply drop,
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the nitrogen sign, and" the correct process tie-in arrangements. Note that the allowable tie-in method does not allow use of a
Kelly fitting in nitrogen service. However, a utility adapter
with a Kelly is allowed to tie in water and air to a nitrogen
purge point. Note process nitrogen purge points must have the
Cam-Lock fitting.
On a plantwide basis, the nitrogen changeover will be
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1. All process points that require nitrogen and all nitrogen
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drops will have the Kelly fittings replaced with, the
respective Cam-Lock fitting. \ utility adapter for
tying in water or air will be supplied loose.
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2. All usable blue nitrogen hoses will have the Kelly
fittings changed to the Cam-Lock.
3. All broken nitrogen service boxes will have the new
nitrogen sign installed in place of the box.
J 2. Specifications drawing nitrogen drops.--future and repair/
replacement installations.
3. Specifications drawing nitrogen sign--future installation and
replacement for damaged blue boxes.
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4. Specifications drawing hose and fitting.
5. Nitrogen fittings constitute a basic fitting change. The - SL 020217
Plant Hose and Fitting Standard
Training Guide
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Kelly or Chicago type connection will no longer be allowed
in nitrogen service. The new fitting will be the 3/4M Cam-
Loch type.
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6. All nitrogen hoses will be blue.
7. Change over will begin June 2 on a unit basis and be completed
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REVIEW SPECIFICATIONS SHEET
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(Handouts may be reproduced from the attached specifications sheets.)
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PPG Industries, Inc.
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SPECIFICATION NO.&L-B-2/ Page ? of G
HOSE AND COUPLING SPECIFICATION - UTILITY AIR AND WATER (Includes Hot Water Washdown)
HOSE
Color Size
Working Pressure Cover Carcass
Tube Other
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Trade Names
Red 3/4" ID x 50*** '
250 psi minimum Neoprene Two ply rayon (or equal) fiber braided
Buna N or neoprene
Branded, Domestic
Uniroyal P-930
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Goodyear Redwing
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Gates 6B Dura Master
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(Other Equals)
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Utility Air end Water
COUPLINGS/FiTTINGS
Hot Wafer Washdown (Caustic area as specified)
Hof Wafer Washdown (Dla. Cell area as specified'
50' or ICO* As Specified
i . "Air-king" quick acting ccd. plated couplings or equel with safety pin and lanyard attached
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2. Double "bend-if" (or equal) locking band clamps, (j" bands required) 3. 3/4" x 3/4" NPT calvcnlzed male standerd serrated nipple, with clamp collar.'
CT 4. Molded rubber nozzle, 3/4" P-92C6 Uniroyal cr equal.
5. Red nose per above specifications.
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* Double "bend-if" clamps by vendors only. Field repairs by Maintenance should use twobolted clcrnD from Stores. .
PPG Industries. Inc.
Industrial Chemical Division Lake Charles, Louisiana
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SPECIFICATION NO./QC-d3-gy Poqe -<- of <G
HOSE AND COUPLING SPECIFICATION - GENERAL CHEMICAL
Color Size Working Pressure Coupling
Cover Carcass y Tube Other
Trade Name
As specified by area excluding solid red, blue, or black.
As specified by area
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100 pst minimum
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Cam-Lok type quick disconnect couplings (Ever-Tite,
Kamlock, or equal). Coupling material as specified.
by area.
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As specified excluding solid colors red, blue, or black.
As specified
As specified-or determined by chemical service
Branded (when practical) Domestic
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As specified by area
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PPG Industries, Inc.
Industrial Chemical Division Lake Charles, Louisiana
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SPECIFICATION NO. /-" Q-'S/
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HOSE AND COUPLING SPECIFICATION - BREATHING AIR
Color
Black
Size
3/8" ID x 50'
Working Pressure
150 psi
Coupling .
.?^7 ^ ^ ,A/4u Hansen 3000 series plug and sockefr
Cover
Black synf'netic rubber
Carcass .
Braided Hicb strenghb synlbeKe yarn
Tube
Nylon
Of'ner
Branded Domestic
Trade Name
Scott 30010, or equal
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SPECIFICATION NO.&JL-B-2/
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HOSE AND COUPLING SPECIFICATION - NITROGEN SERVICE
HOSE * Color
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Blue' ,T
Size
3/4" ID x 50*
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Working Pressure Cover
200 psi minimum EDPM, S3R, Neoprene; Hypalon or Butyl
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Carcass
Two ply rayon (or equal) fiber braided
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Tube
EDPM, S3R, Neoprene, Hypalon, or Butyl
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Other Trade Names'
Branded, Domestic, (No specific use reference allowed). Uniroyal F-2978 or equal
COUPUNGS/F1TTINGS
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1. Coupling, 3/4'* brass Cam-Locking Type, Pert C Evertife or equal.
.2 Double "Band-if" (or equal) locking band clamps.
3.- Blue hose per above specifications. 4. Coupling, 3/4" bress Ccm-Lccking Type, Pert* E.
bands required)
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SPECIFICATION NO.jBjLS-?/ Agprvd, (2.kJ&
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PLANT HOSE SPECIFICATION -- Air, Water, Steam, Nitrogen, Chemical
PURPOSE
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To establish and define the standards for designated service hoses in the Lake Charles plant.
SCOPE
The specification contained herein is the minimum required* Supervisors are not
relieved of the responsibility of setting higher standards If deemed necessary In
special applications.
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GENERAL
The hoses listed shall adhere'to the color-code indicated.
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Trade names listed are not mandatory, however, substitute hose shall be of equal quality and must be approved by the Safety Department."
All inserted fittings bended or clamped to hoses must be serrated.
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1 . All employees are charged with the responsibility cf providing full support to this specification.-
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No modification or interchanging of fittings or colored noses will.be allowed;
Operations and Maintenance supervision U responsible for the enforcement.
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CONFIDENTIAL! Subject to Protective Order Of 14th Judicial District Court
Wo. 91-1145