1、Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries API STANDARD 2217A FOURTH EDITION, JULY 2009Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical IndustriesDownstream SegmentAPI STANDARD 2217A FOURTH EDITION, JULY 2009Spe
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11、ithout prior written permission from the publisher. Contact the Publisher, API Publishing Services, 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.Copyright 2009 American Petroleum InstituteForewordBecause inert gas blankets provide protection while introducing significant hazards, many facilities operate
12、on the principle, “If inert entry is not necessary, use another method.” Where inert entry is to be conducted, this standard provides guidelines to aid employers in preparing specific procedures for working safely in inert confined spaces. API 2217A guidance is intended to represent good practice as
13、 required by experienced owner facilities and practiced by specialist service companies. This standard recognizes that because of its unique nature, the hazards and requirements for inert entry are generally greater than for “normal” permit-required confined space (PRCS) entry. The emphasis is on sa
14、fe entry work practices and equipment (such as multiple source respiratory protection) which are not necessarily addressed in regulations. Thus, API 2217A is not a compliance document although a number of OSHA regulatory requirements are incorporated by reference. OSHA regulations are available dire
15、ctly from the internet at www.osha.gov. Facilities outside the United States should review relevant legal requirements in their jurisdiction. In May 1971, API published Petroleum Safety Datasheet (PSD) 2211, Precautions While Working in Reactors Having an Inert Atmosphere. In 1987, API Publication 2
16、217A, Guidelines for Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum Industry, expanded on the 1971 safety datasheet. A Second Edition appeared in September 1997. The Third Edition, API Standard 2217A, Guidelines for Work in Inert Confined Spaces in the Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries, updated
17、 prior guidance based on both experience and regulations. That revision included input from both owners and inert entry contract service providers. This Fourth Edition carries forward content from the Third Edition, with increased emphasis on safety for nonentrants, lack of inert gas warning propert
18、ies and updated references. The essential elements of this publication are based on current industry safe operating practices, consensus standards and regulations. Federal, state, and local regulations or laws may contain additional requirements that must be taken into account.Several sections of AP
19、I 2217A draw attention to the insidious nature of inert gas atmospheres. Oxygen-deficient inert atmosphere gases provide no warning of their deadly nature. Those supervising inert entry are charged with providing hazard information and warning to those working near the inert “hot zone.” Special care
20、 must be taken to prevent unplanned inert entry and ill-conceived rescue attempts, and administrative safeguards are outlined. Section 8.2 specifically addresses the concern for safety of nonentry personnel which is integrated throughout this standard.Nothing contained in any API publication is to b
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25、 682-8000. A catalog of API publications and materials is published annually by API, 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005.Suggested revisions are invited and should be submitted to the Standards Department, API, 1220 L Street, NW, Washington, DC 20005, standardsapi.org.iiiContentsPage1 Scope and
26、Special Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.1 Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
27、. . . . . . . 11.2 Special Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Normative References. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
28、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Administrative Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
29、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.1 Written Procedures and Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.2 Entry Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
30、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.3 Contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Hazards and Risks. . . . . . . . .
31、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.1 Concept of Hazard vs Risk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.2 Oxygen De
32、ficiency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.3 Fires and Explosions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
33、 . . . . . . . 85.4 Pyrophoric Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95.5 Physical Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
34、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105.6 Hazardous Chemicals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Pre-entry Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
35、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126.2 Permits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
36、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126.3 Breathing Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136.4 Inert Gas
37、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146.5 Lockout/Tagout (Isolation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
38、. . . . . . . . . . 146.6 Ignition Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146.7 Radiation Sources. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
39、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156.8 On-site Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156.9 Confined Space Temperatures and Heat Stress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156.10 Testing and Monitoring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 Personal Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
41、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167.1 General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167.2 Respiratory Protection . . . . . .
42、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177.3 Clothing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187.
43、4 Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187.5 Attendant(s) Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44、. . . . . . . . . . 197.6 Entrant(s) Responsibilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207.7 Rescue and Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207.8 Emergency Rescue Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Other Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
46、 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218.1 Key Items to Recognize for Safe Inert Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228.2 Safety of Nonentry Personnel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
47、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22Annex A State of Maine Checklist for Breathing Air Quality and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Bibliography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
48、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Figures1 Depiction of Flammable Limits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9vPageTables1 Inert Entry Hazards and Potential Risks. . . . . . . . . . .
49、. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Flammable Range and Limiting Oxygen Concentrations for Example Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Continuous Monitoring During Inert Entry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17vi1Guidelines for Safe Work in Inert Confined Spaces in thePetroleum and Petrochemical Industries1 Scope and Special Considerations1.1 ScopeThis standard provides guidelines for safely entering and working in and near confined spaces that have inert
