The presentation talk about the techniques to handle, store and transport liquid nitrogen. It describes points that nee to be taken care of while transferring or working with liquid nitrigen.

1. How to handle
liquid nitrogen while working with
liquid nitrogen tanks
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2. About Liquid Nitrogen (LN2)
o Scientifically identified as LN2
o Used in Sectors like
Manufacturing
Medical
Restaurants
Agriculture
o This liquefied gas is excessively cold at -195°C (-320°F)
o Liquid Nitrogen has the ability to cause major injury to individual & property

3. Techniques to handle, store and transport
liquid nitrogen
o Liquid nitrogen containers
o Proper transfer equipment
o Filling the containers
o Handling the containers
o Cleanliness of Containers

4. Liquid nitrogen containers
Use only liquid nitrogen containers to store liquid nitrogen
o Use containers that are specially designed for low-temperature liquids.
o Use tanks that are specifically made of the material that handles extreme
temperature differences.

5. Proper transfer equipment
Use proper transfer equipment
o Use a cryogenic liquid withdrawal device to transfer liquefied gas of nitrogen
o Follow the instructions mentioned on the withdrawal devices

6. Filling the containers
Avoid overfilling the liquid nitrogen containers
o Fill the tank up to the bottom of the neck tube (or to the specified maximum
level)
o Make sure that liquid does not spill while covering the opening with neck tube
core

7. Technique to handle the liquid nitrogen containers
o When poring the liquid nitrogen, always keep the units in an upright position
o Tipping of the tanks can cause spillage of liquid nitrogen and can damage the
container.
Handling the containers

8. Handle the containers carefully
o Protect the vacuum insulation system
o Do not walk, roll or drag the containers
o Use dolly or handcraft when moving the tanks

9. Cleanliness of Containers
Keep the tanks or the containers clean and dry
o Do not store the containers in wet or dry areas
o Clean them with the help of water and mild detergents
o Dry the surface thoroughly
o Do not use strong alkaline or acid cleaners

10. About Inox India Pvt. Ltd.
Website: http://www.inoxindia.com
- Part of US$ 3 billion capital INOX group of companies
- 2nd Largest player in the business of Cryogenic Storage across the world
- Certifications such as ISO 9001:2008, ASME (U Stamp), ADM, HPO, PED, TPED, CE, DOT 39 and
OHSAS 18001
- Products meeting Global quality and testing standards
- Connected to major Sea ports
- 8000 employees,100 business units across the nation and widespread
distribution network over 50 nations