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Volume of Nitrogen Required For Testing &

Purging Containers **
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Pressure Testing PIPE with Nitrogen

Length In Ft. =

131
23

Dia. In Inches. =
=L
=D

Dia. In Ft. =

High Pressure 'T'

Cylinders Required

Nitrogen Volume
Required

Volume of Gas @

58

1,868

PSIG:

1.917

T Cyl.s
6.3

CF

The Nitrogen volumes shown are for pressurizing a pipe to the selected pressure only. Additional Nitrogen would be required for any additional purging or volume changes. See below
for purging calculations. It is always recommended to have additional Nitrogen available to compensate for any leaks or un-foreseen requirements.

Purging or Pressure Testing TANKS with Nitrogen

Length or Height In Ft. =

131

=L
=D

Nitrogen Volume
Required
371
CF
1,114
CF
2,599
CF
1,856
CF

Volume of Gas @ 1 Atm. To Obtain:

Purging
Data

Diameter In Ft. =

Volume Required for Air Purge @ 1 Atm:

Volume Required for Food Purge @ 1 Atm.:
Volume Required for 100 % Purge @ 1 Atm.:

Appr. Residual Oxygen Approximate Vol.

Levels
Changes Rqd.

1.0% O2 Bal.
.02% O2 Bal.
.14% O2 Bal.

3
7
5

T' Cyl.s Req. to

Achieve Volume
Changes

3.7
8.5
6.1

Purging does not require pressurization. The results shown are for the number of 'T' cylinders to provide the appropriate number of volume changes at very low flow with no
pressurization. Note: NEVER enter a vessel that has been purged with Nitrogen, or any other gas unless you have tested that atmosphere for proper levels of oxygen.

For Pressure Test of Vessel, Add Test Pressure Required.

Volume of Gas @

Pressure
Testing
Data

25

PSIG:

1,003

CF

High Pressure
Cylinders Required

T Cyl.s
3.3

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Volume of Nitrogen Required For Testing &

Purging Containers **
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Purging or Pressure Testing FURNACES with Nitrogen

Length In Ft. =

12

Width In Ft. =

Nitrogen Volume
Required
360
CF

Volume of Gas @ 1 Atm. To Obtain:

Purging
Data

Height In Ft. =

Appr. Residual Oxygen Approximate Vol.

Levels
Changes Rqd.

1,080
2,520

CF

1.0% O2 Bal.

Volume Required for Food Purge @ 1 Atm.:

CF

.02% O2 Bal.

3
7

Volume Required for 100 % Purge @ 1 Atm.:

1,800

CF

.14% O2 Bal.

Volume Required for Air Purge @ 1 Atm:

T' Cyl.s Req. to

Achieve Volume
Changes

3.6
8.3
5.9

Purging does not require pressurization. The results shown are for the number of 'T' cylinders to provide the appropriate number of volume changes at very low flow with no
pressurization. Note: NEVER enter a vessel that has been purged with Nitrogen, or any other gas unless you have tested that atmosphere for proper levels of oxygen.

For Pressure Test of Vessel, Add Test Pressure Required.

Volume of Gas @

50

Pressure
Testing
Data

PSIG:

1,584

CF

High Pressure
Cylinders Required

T Cyl.s
5.3

** This information is used to determine volumes of N2 requirements for purging pipelines and vessels, and is not intended to
replace proper monitoring of oxygen levels with proper equipment.

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