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Breakout Period for Preservation of Static Equipment at Site

Lifehouse0816

Mechanical
Sep 12, 2023
1
Subject: Seeking Opinion: Breakout Period for Static Equipment Preserved with Nitrogen

Hello everyone,

I’d like to get your opinions and insights regarding a situation we're facing with static equipment at the site. The equipment arrived well-preserved with nitrogen, but recently, the contractor released the nitrogen to connect a spool pipe.

Since commissioning is still far off, I'm concerned about the potential impact of prolonged exposure on the equipment. Specifically, I want to understand:

  1. How long can the equipment remain unpreserved before it becomes a concern for quality or functionality?
  2. Are there best practices for re-preserving the equipment if it must remain exposed for an extended period?
I appreciate any advice, references to standards, or examples from your experience.

Thanks in advance!
 

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