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Summary of Contents for NANOVAPOR NV-SS ST-1000

Page 1: ...NANOVAPORTM VAPOR SUPPRESSION SYSTEM NV SS ST 1000 INSTALLATIONAND OPERATION GUIDE ...

Page 2: ...g Systems FFS equipment is designed to be installed in areas where volatile liquids such as gasoline and diesel fuel are present Working in such a hazardous environment presents a risk of severe injury or death if you do not follow standard industry practices and the instructions in this manual Before you work with or install the equipment covered in this manual or any related equipment read this ...

Page 3: ...12 Using NanoVapor technology 12 Personal Protective Equipment PPE 12 Hot Surfaces 12 TankSafe product 13 TankSafe product SDS 13 Storing the TankSafe product 13 Hardware 15 Description of system components 16 Part numbers 16 NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit 17 Dual compressed air connections 17 Air filters 17 Earth ground wire 18 TankSafe product supply tank 18 Primary atomization nozzle 18 Oper...

Page 4: ...allation 31 Getting started 31 Connecting air and TankSafe product supplies 32 Applying compressed air 34 Operation 37 Application time guidelines 37 Short duration work guidelines 37 Long duration work guidelines 38 Application variations 39 Diesel tanks 39 Multi tank degassing 39 Shutdown checklist 40 Emergency shutdown checklist 41 Post shutdown procedure 41 Prepare for tank work 41 Operating c...

Page 5: ...kly disperse to form a vapor barrier on all tank and fuel surfaces The TankSafe product barrier is only molecules thick while significantly reducing the evaporation rate of the fuel The TankSafe product is readily biodegradable non reactive and non toxic Thus when used properly the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit reduces the time needed to degas the tank while creating a safe tank environment fo...

Page 6: ...ications ATEX Mark for NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit II 2GD IIC T4 This marking indicates that the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit can be used in areas rated ATEX Zone 2 It is NOT certified for use in Zone 0 hazardous areas The inside of the tank is Zone 0 Applicable flammable gases based on the IIC mark are limited by the T4 temperature class rating This Unit can only be used for gases whos...

Page 7: ...ystem to earth in order to create an electrically neutral work environment It greatly reduces the risk of static buildup and discharge Hazard The potential a substance activity event process or energy source has to impair the health or well being of a person or the environment Hot Work Any work that has the potential to produce enough thermal heat to provide an ignition source in an area where a f...

Page 8: ...und Storage Tank VOC Volatile Organic Compound VSS Vapor Suppression System Explosive limits There are three elements necessary to create an explosion an oxidizer such as air or oxygen a fuel such as natural gas or petroleum based products and added energy such as heat which is referred to as the ignition source These elements are part of the Explosion Triangle The three elements must come togethe...

Page 9: ...ccur in these industrial operations As a safety process a combustible gas meter is used to monitor the of LEL of an underground storage tank while work is being performed that requires a gas free environment Measurements of the environment are usually expressed in a percentage scale of 0 100 This scale is interpreted on the high side of 100 to mean that at 100 LEL the monitored fuel vapor air mixt...

Page 10: ...ce Therefore it should be positioned outside of the hazardous work area as defined by the user s operational procedures The following measures help remove ignition sources associated with the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit Be sure that the unit is properly earthed grounded at all times Use conductive ducting to connect the unit to the tank you are working on Always position the air compressor y...

Page 11: ...ving that side of the Explosion Triangle While the explosion hazard has been reduced another hazard is introduced the risk of asphyxiation due to the depletion of oxygen Moreover if oxygen accidentally gets re introduced to the tank the risk of explosion may return If the nitrogen flow is stopped for any reason the fuel vapor concentration can rise due to evaporating fuel There is another method f...

Page 12: ...s used to fill the tank completely to eliminate the tank headspace As such any residual fuel floats to the top of the tank and all oxygen is pushed out If the residual fuel is skimmed off the tank environment can remain safe indefinitely but if it is not the risk of fire still remains Moreover this method can be time consuming and generates an environmental hazard due to hazardous waste water Intr...

Page 13: ...oration rate of the fuel The TankSafe product is readily biodegradable non reactive and non toxic Thus when used properly the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit reduces the time needed to degas the tank while creating a safe tank environment for inspection or maintenance NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit features include Fast degassing times which means less exposure for personnel Continuous mainte...

Page 14: ...r suppressing fuel vapors and should NOT be altered WARNING Only NanoVapor equipment should be used to apply the TankSafe product to the tank to ensure proper application Use of non NanoVapor equipment could result in unsafe tank conditions Moreover the TankSafe product has been designed to form a barrier on evaporating surfaces and as such should NOT be altered prior to use WARNING Only NanoVapor...

Page 15: ...al maintenance procedures for eliminating ignition sources during product removal and degassing operations The NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit has specific location and earthing grounding requirements to ensure safe reliable operation The unit can generate a potential ignition source in the form of static electricity but it is safe for operational use when the following precautions are taken Ear...

Page 16: ...dification of the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit or the TankSafe product use of other chemicals with the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit or use of the TankSafe product with non NanoVapor equipment could result in potentially unsafe tank conditions Personal Protective Equipment PPE All safety equipment required by your employer while on the job site must be used while operating the NV ST 1000 ...

Page 17: ...e product NOTE Multiple applications of TankSafe may be required to keep the LEL at the desired level for extended periods of time WARNING The TankSafe product is provided ready to use RTU and should not be altered in any way prior to use Altering it can create UNSAFE tank conditions TankSafe product SDS The TankSafe product is the trade name of the NanoVapor proprietary formulation It is often re...

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Page 19: ...arts It is completely pneumatic and is powered by a twin tool air compressor The air compressor must supply between 70 CFM 118 0 m3 hr 1 98 m3 min and 150 CFM 260 m3 hr 4 3 m3 min 7 bar 100 psi The air flow must be supplied through two 19 mm inch air hoses Outlet Lift Handles View ...

Page 20: ...pter Male Camlock 4 BSPP Female NV 009b 200 mm x 3 m Flex Duct Wire Heliz NV 010 Spiral Hose Bridging Clamp 1 set of 2 NV 010a 200mm x 6m Flex Duct Wire Heliz NV 011 Spiral Hose Bridging Clamp NV 011a Air Line Whip Checks 1 set of 4 NV 012 Mini Rocket NV 013 210mm Anti Static Lay Flat Duct x 50 m roll Blk NV 014 150mm Anti Static Lay Flat Duct x 75 m roll Pink NV 015 Large Rocket vapor collection ...

Page 21: ...eing used Generally this will be a twist lock with either a safety pin or whip protector that can be fastened Maintenance Be sure the rubber gasket is intact and fully seated to prevent air leaks Replace if gasket is missing or degraded in quality Air filters The filters prevent oil and moisture in the compressed air from clogging the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit Location The filters are loca...

Page 22: ...s damaged or frayed TankSafe product supply tank The supply tank provides the TankSafe product to the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit Location The supply tank should be placed inside the unit directly underneath the compressed air connections Specifications See SDS Operation Do not dilute or alter the TankSafe product in any way to avoid unsafe tank conditions Primary atomization nozzle The prim...

Page 23: ... a given temperature higher humidity will result in longer degassing times Humid 90 RH environments are especially challenging to operate in These types of environments may result in longer application times This is due to slower vaporization of the TankSafe product droplets under these conditions If raining provide a rain shield or roof over the inlet of the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit so a...

Page 24: ...ng to the operator s Work Standards Hose whipcheck wires are to be used on ALL coupling joints Tank connections The procedure outlined below must be followed so that the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit is connected and applied to the tank correctly Improper connection will lead to poor performance and potentially unsafe tank conditions The objective when connecting the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delive...

Page 25: ... directional insert is shown in Fig 10b Figure 10a Dual direction flow drop tube Figure 10b Choosing the inlet and outlet ports or openings on the UST is also important The largest opening on the UST should be used for the inlet This is typically a 100 mm 4 opening This opening must not have any internal pipework connected to it such as a drop pipe Any internal pipework must be removed from the in...

Page 26: ...S ST 1000 In general the inlet connection should follow the guidelines illustrated in Fig 11 below NOTE Use two vents where possible or use a Mini Rocket to increase ventilation and performance Figure 11 Inlet connection design for the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit A camlock adapter FFS part number NV 008 is needed This expands the 100 mm tank inlet opening to 200 mm 8 diameter Minimize the le...

Page 27: ...ys direct the flow to inaccessible ends of the tank where low flow areas exist An example of a manufactured tank inlet connection is shown in Fig 13 Figure 13 Example of a manufactured tank inlet connection for the unit The outlet tank connections temporary vent risers should follow the guidelines below in Fig 14 Figure 14 Outlet connection design for the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit ...

Page 28: ...for LEL measurement during degassing Examples of the correct location of vent risers based on tank configuration are shown in Fig 15 NOTE You can use a wind sock to indicate the wind direction IMPORTANT Under NO circumstances is high pressure low volume compressed air to be used to try and disperse any low level vapor One Opposite End One Same or Opposite End One or Two Same End One or Two in Cent...

Page 29: ... inlet into the manway as shown below Note that the TankSafe product supply is not connected to the unit in this setup Should the LEL inside the manway exceeds the required limit continued venting should be used The outlet of the duct from the unit should be at the same height or greater than the installed vents on the site min 3 2m above grade 1 Use ST 1000 to Provide Continuous Ventilation while...

Page 30: ...n Chamber ST 1000 Fresh Air NV ST 1000 All pipe connections must be identified and marked for isolation to prevent migration of fuel and or vapors into the tank during and after being treated with the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit Follow your established procedures to isolate the tank properly prior to degassing If the tank shares a common vent the tank vent must be separated from the common v...

Page 31: ...use there are more vents No need to flush the pipes with water Installing the Rocket Installing the Rocket is simple and may be used where tank tops are present and or no tank top connections are available 1 Remove the pump check valves and filters to allow the fuel to run into the tank for recovery 2 Make sure the tank is empty and bottomed out as far as is reasonably practicable NOTE Remaining f...

Page 32: ...tions Suction System Pressure System OFFSET FILL Mini Rocket The Mini Rocket acts as a vapor collection vessel to link various small outlets on either the tank top or the pump line VR line or offset fill outlets Figure 18 ...

Page 33: ...29 Large Rocket The Large Rocket is a stand alone steel Rocket with its own vents and isolation valves for the pipes once connected to the system that is being degassed Figure 19 ...

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Page 35: ...h visibility vest or overalls Safety boots Hearing protection Gloves for hand protection 2 Perform a VFITSL inspection and analysis Vents A balance of entry and exit flow and velocity install as many Vents as possible for increased efficiency of the NanoVapor application Use of the Large or Mini Rocket system has increase efficiency The NL use the Large Rocket as standard for the complete fuel sys...

Page 36: ...1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit It is recommended that two people lift or move the unit at all times WARNING Make sure the location where the unit will be operating conforms to ATEX classification II 2GD IIC T4 4 Position the unit 3 m 10 ft from the tank inlet or as close as practical This minimizes pressure drop in the system and maximizes unit performance 5 Position unit so the outlet side of the un...

Page 37: ... Whip Check Wires 4 Secure the claw connections with safety pins if there is a facility to do so on the air claws 5 Make sure both air valves on the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit are closed 6 Place the TankSafe product supply container on the ground by the inlet of the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit Remove the storage cap from the supply container Replace it with the supplied cap that has a...

Page 38: ...s to loosen causing the loose hose ends to whip This is a potential personal injury hazard so make sure all hoses are securely connected on both ends and whipcheck wires are in place before you open the valves 1 Start the air compressor according to the manufacturer s procedure 2 Open the air compressor supply valves to the position for minimal back pressure 3 Check for any leaks in the air hoses ...

Page 39: ...he meter must be a calibrated gas detector meter with an internal pump suitable for the measuring the LEL of the fuel vapors being degassed Once below 100 LEL take LEL readings every five minutes and record them on the NanoVapor data collection sheet 9 Every 15 minutes verify that the nozzle is spraying the TankSafe product into the airstream If it is not depress the nozzle plunger two times Repea...

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Page 41: ...ersistence for short duration work can be up to 8 hours For this work Apply the TankSafe product until 10 of LEL is measured at the port on the vent riser s Verify 10 of LEL near the tank bottom after shutdown Follow the guidelines below Measure in the top middle and bottom of the tank fuel vapors are heavier than air Use a meter with a pump Disconnect the tank inlet or outlet connection and then ...

Page 42: ...ed through a suitable cap extend the tube so that the end of the tube sits at the lower part of the tank and not in any liquid This tube should be weighted and secured off at the cap the tube should extend far enough from the excavation to enable an operator to safely connect a gas indicator to the end of the tube to test the tank space Monitor tank LEL during work to ensure tank environment stays...

Page 43: ...an air Use a meter with a pump Disconnect the tank inlet or outlet connection and then lower the measuring tube into that port Do not allow the end of the tube to be immersed in fuel or residue at the bottom of the tank If 1 of LEL follow startup procedure and continue applying until 1 of LEL Monitor tank LEL during work to ensure tank environment stays safe 10 of LEL or lower if required by your ...

Page 44: ...lves on the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit TankSafe product supply container Disconnect 1 Disconnect the TankSafe supply tube from the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit NOTE To avoid spillage do not disconnect the supply tube from the unit if compressed air is still being supplied Be sure that either compressor valves are closed or compressor is shut down prior to disconnecting supply line from...

Page 45: ...se a meter with a pump Disconnect the tank inlet or outlet connection and then lower the measuring tube into that port Do not allow the end of the tube to be immersed in fuel or residue at the bottom of the tank If 1 of LEL follow the startup procedure and continue applying until 1 of LEL 3 Reinstall the tank caps plugs accordinbg to the job requirements on the NanoVapor inlet and outlets IMPORTAN...

Page 46: ...very Unit Positioned Correctly Earthing Wire Connected and Tested Compressor Valves Closed Air Hoses Connected Whipcheck Wires Fitted TankSafe Product Suppl Container Connected Flex Ducting Connected Compressor Start Compressor Air Valves Open Unit Air Valves Open Spray Nozzle Constant Spraying Degas Monitor LEL Shutdown Compressor Engine Switched Off Compressor Air Valves Closed Flex Ducting Disc...

Page 47: ... or scan the form and email it to FFSTechSupport franklinfueling com or fax it to 1 608 838 6433 NV ST 1000TankSafe Delivery Unit Degassing Data form Company Name Date Location Work Order Number Tank Type UST Railcar etc Tank Volume Fuel Type Volume of Fuel Drained from Tank Volume of Fuel remaining inside the tank Ambient Temp Ambient Humidity Compressor Pressure and output cfm M m Unit Start Tim...

Page 48: ...44 Time Vent Outlet LEL TANK TOP LEL TANK MIDDLE LEL TANK BOTTOM LEL ...

Page 49: ... 3 Drop Tube Single Outlet 1 5 m long NV 005 3 Drop Tube Doulbe Outlet 1 5 m long NV 006 2 Drop Tube Single Outlet 1 5 m long NV 007 198mm 4 Female Camlock Cone Shaped Adapter NV 008 4 Tank Adapter BSPP Male 3 BSPP Female NV 009 3 Tank Adapter BSPP Double Male Barrel Nipple NV 009a 4 Tank Adapter Male Camlock 4 BSPP Female NV 009b 200 mm x 3 m Flex Duct Wire Heliz NV 010 Spiral Hose Bridging Clamp...

Page 50: ...46 NV ST 1000TankSafe Delivery Unit accessories Figure 20 4 inch 100 mm Modular Vent Tube Fig 21 4 inch 100 mm Plain Adapter with Manhole Extension Pipe dimensions approx ...

Page 51: ...47 Fig 22 4 inch 100 mm Long Radius 90 used in conjunction with a manhole extension pipe Fig 23 Directional Drop Tube Examples ...

Page 52: ...48 Examples of installation equipment Fig 24 4 inch 100 mm Vent Tube Drop tubes Duct Misc fittings Fig 25 Large bore Free flow Gauze Vent if required ...

Page 53: ...49 Diffuser Diffusers are installed inside the drop tubes here Fig 26 3 inch and 4 inch Single and Double Exit Drop Tubes and Drop Tube Diffuser ...

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Page 55: ... ferrule joint is not damaged Make sure the air connectors all fit together and onto the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit correctly Replace the air filters part number NV 020c a minimum of every six months to prevent clogging Replace them sooner if you detect dirt or fungus buildup on the elements Air Filters Inspect the Air Filter Bowl part number NV 020a Inspect the O ring part number NV 020b a...

Page 56: ...nections for corrosion or damage rectify as required You may occasionally observe some material that has been deposited on the inside of the outlet cone of the NV ST 1000 TankSafe Delivery Unit This is a normal result of use and deposits may be removed by rinsing with water The deposit material is non toxic and biodegradable Lightly oil the end door locking mechanism as required to help ensure smo...

Page 57: ...ast 5 5 bar 80 psi and the volumetric air flow is correct The nozzle is spraying the TankSafe product If not see the Low no TankSafe product spray problem above The unit is properly connected to the tank with no leaks or kinks in the ducting The tank connection guidelines were followed The tank outlet is not blocked The tank outlet vent if fitted is not blocked and suitably sized As much fuel as p...

Page 58: ...54 Vapor suppression flow chart Commence degassing using NanoVapor Test outlet for VOC level every 10 minutes or sooner Once the required LEL is reached continue for 10 minutes Short duration tank work ...

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