12.2 Compressed air
Compressed air has the functions that follow:
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Compressed air is used as starting air for the starting air system.
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Compressed air is used as control air for the control air system.
12.2.1 Requirements for compressed air
The compressed air must have the basic properties that follow:
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Clean and dry
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Purity class 2-4-2 (ISO 8573-1).
12.2.2 Recommended procedures for compressed air
WinGD recommends to regularly do the procedures that follow to prevent explosions:
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Regularly drain the starting air bottles to remove condensation.
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Regularly clean the starting air pipes to remove oil that can come from the air compressors.
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Regularly do the maintenance work for the air compressors to keep the compressed air as
clean as possible.
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Operation Manual Compressed air
Winterthur Gas & Diesel Ltd.
- 438 - Issue 002 2021-11
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