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G-1.10: Guideline for the Safe Operation of Acetylene Generators

Abstract

There have been recent safety concerns involving acetylene decomposition in calcium carbide generators.

This publication is intended to provide general guidelines for safe operation of acetylene generators. This publication includes recommendations for operational safe practices, maintenance to mitigate potential acetylene decomposition, and other hazards while operating acetylene generators. This publication is limited to acetylene generation systems using calcium carbide added to water known as wet generation.

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Edition:
1
Published:
October 2017
Status:
Available To the Public
Size:
12 pages
Publisher:
CGA
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Committee:
Acetylene

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Category
Gases     Standards & Guidelines
Keywords
acetylene  |  acetylene explosive behavior  |  generator
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G-1  |  G-1.12  |  G-1.7  |  G-1.8