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INERT GAS SYSTEMS AND PROCEDURES

Inert gas system The salient features of the inert gas regulations are listed below Note:  Nitrogen generators are now used on Chemical tankers due to the nature of Nitrogen (No soot or water carry over). The system consists of the following components Boiler uptake valves

Inert gas system

Inert gas System

What is Inert Gas ? It is a gas which contains insufficient Oxygen to support combustion. Keeping tanks inerted means cutting one side of the fire triangle and hence avoiding any chances or Fire or Explosion.  Why do we need Inert Gas ? An Oil