Gas blows have been quite commonly used in the power industry for cleaning fuel gas lines during the plant commissioning process, but this practice is being seriously evaluated and reconsidered by regulatory agencies and public safety organizations due to the fire and explosion hazards, and recent accidents and loss of life. This article merely captures the recent practices at Pacific Gas and Electric Company in the construction of power plants. It is not intended to reflect industry practices.

Volume Subject Area:
Simple and Combined Cycles
Topics:
Gaseous fuels, Piping systems, Power stations, Accidents, Construction, Energy industry, Explosions, Fire, Hazards, Pacific Ocean, Safety
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