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Praxair Flammable Gas Cylinder Fire (2 Recommendations)
Compressed Gas Association (CGA) (2 Recommendations)
Open: 0% | Closed: 100%

Final Report Released On: June 15, 2006

2005-5-I-MO-1

Communicate with your members who operate gas repackaging facilities the details of this incident and the best practices for handling and storing cylinders.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.
 

2005-5-I-MO-2

Revise CGA standards for the CG-7 relief valves used in propylene service to require: 1) a greater margin between vapor pressure and relief valve set point (similar to propane); and 2) that valves be capable of multiple operations within the specified setpoint tolerance or be furnished with an indicator that alerts users that the valve has operated.


Status: Closed - Acceptable Action
Closed - Acceptable Action (C - AA) - The recipient has completed action on the recommendation. The action taken meets the objectives envisioned by the Board.