NFPA 53 : 2021
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Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres
Hardcopy
English
25-10-2020
Important note : Users cannot be edited or removed once added to your Multi user PDF.Chapter 1 Administration 1.1 Scope. 1.2 Purpose. 1.3 Application. 1.4 Interpretations. Chapter 2 Referenced Publications 2.1 General. 2.2 NFPA Publications. 2.3 Other Publications. 2.4 References for Extracts in Recommendations Sections. Chapter 3 Definitions 3.1 General. 3.2 NFPA Official Definitions. 3.3 General Definitions. Chapter 4 Types of Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres 4.1 General. Chapter 5 Materials Selection 5.1 General. 5.2 Nonmetals. 5.3 Metals. Chapter 6 Component Selection 6.1 Material Recommendations. 6.2 General Design Recommendations. 6.3 Specific Component Design Guidelines. 6.4 Components. Chapter 7 System Design.7.1 Design Considerations. 7.2 Worst-Case Conditions. 7.3 Fire-Stopping Techniques. 7.4 Personnel Qualifications. 7.5 Oxygen Transmission. 7.6 Shutoff. 7.7 Electrical Equipment. 7.8 Cleaning for Oxygen Service. 7.9 Combustibles. 7.10 Applicable Standards. Chapter 8 Fire Extinguishment 8.1 Oxygen Supply. 8.2 Extinguishing Systems. 8.3 Fixed Systems. 8.4 Water Hose. 8.5 Diluents. 8.6 Limiting Fire Spread. 8.7 Nontoxic Agents. 8.8 Wetting. 8.9 Instructions and Drills. Annex A Explanatory Material Annex B Training and Education Annex C Utilization of Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Annex D Fire Experience Annex E Fundamentals of Ignition and Combustion in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Annex F Materials for Use in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres Annex G Informational References.
This document establishes recommended mini‐mum criteria for the safe use of oxygen (liquid/gaseous) and the design of systems for use in oxygen and oxygen-enriched atmospheres (OEAs).
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Standard
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74
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This standard also referes as NFPA 90A:2021,NFPA 99B
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National Fire Protection Association
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Current
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| Supersedes |
| NFPA 921 : 2017 | GUIDE FOR FIRE AND EXPLOSION INVESTIGATIONS |
| CGA P 1 : 2015 | STANDARD FOR SAFE HANDLING OF COMPRESSED GASES IN CONTAINERS |
| API 620 : 2013+ADD 2:2018 | Design and Construction of Large, Welded, Low-Pressure Storage Tanks, Twelfth Edition, Includes Addendum 1 (2014) and Addendum 2 (2018) |
| CGA G 4 : 2015 | OXYGEN |
| NFPA 99:2021 | Health Care Facilities Code |
| NFPA 51 : 2018 | DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF OXYGEN-FUEL GAS SYSTEMS FOR WELDING, CUTTING, AND ALLIED PROCESSES |
| CGA S 1.2 : 2009 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE STANDARDS - PART 2: PORTABLE CONTAINERS FOR COMPRESSED GASES |
| NFPA 70 : 2020 | National Electrical Code (NEC) Softbound |
| NFPA 496:2021 | Standard for Purged and Pressurized Enclosures for Electrical Equipment |
| NFPA 91:2020 | Standard for Exhaust Systems for Air Conveying of Vapors, Gases, Mists, and Particulate Solids |
| CGA S 1.3 : 2008 | PRESSURE RELIEF DEVICE STANDARDS - PART 3: STATIONARY STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR COMPRESSED GASES |
| NFPA 55:2020 | Compressed Gases and Cryogenic Fluids Code |
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