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Figure 5. Typical Schematic of Burner Light Fuel Oil Piping
K. HEAVY FUEL OIL PIPING SYSTEM
Adjustment of this equipment and its components by unqualified
personnel can result in fire, explosion, severe personal injury, or even
death.
Heated fuel oil and piping is hot. Precautions should be taken to
avoid contact with heated oil and piping. Proper insulation should be
installed on hot oil pipes. Protective gloves, clothing and a face shield
are recommended when working with heated oil.
For all heavy fuel oil applications, i.e., any oil requiring heating for
use, oil piping must be heat traced (electric or steam) and
insulated. Self-regulating heat tracing is recommended to maintain
the desired temperature of a given fuel oil to achieve 90 SSU (1.8 x
-5
2
10
m
/sec) or less at the burner. Electrical heat tracing with a
nominal rating of 12W/ft (39W/m) covered with a nominal 2" (50mm)
fiberglass type insulation is sufficient for most applications.
WARNING
IMPORTANT
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