SOP for Operation of Cooling Tower PDF
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2024
K. Muthukumar
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This document provides a procedure for operating a cooling tower, including safety precautions and hazard avoidance. It details the responsibilities of the utility operator and engineering manager, and lists safety guidelines to prevent common hazards during maintenance and operational procedures.
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HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LIMITED Issue No / Date 01/ 14.10.2024 FRESH CHILLED DIVISION Rev No / Date 00 SOP FOR OPERATION OF COOLING TOWER Doc No: HAP/FCD/ENGG/OP/SOP/57 Purpose:...
HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LIMITED Issue No / Date 01/ 14.10.2024 FRESH CHILLED DIVISION Rev No / Date 00 SOP FOR OPERATION OF COOLING TOWER Doc No: HAP/FCD/ENGG/OP/SOP/57 Purpose: To lay down the procedure for Operation of Cooling tower. Scope: The scope is applicable of all type of cooling tower in the Fresh Division. Responsibility: Utility Operator – Responsible Operation of Cooling tower as per the SOP. Engineering Manager – Accountability Abbreviations: PPE – Personal Protective Equipment PM – Preventive Maintenance TDS – Total Dissolved Solids TH – Total Hardness 1.0 Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) related Hazards, Consequences, & Precautions: Hazards Consequences Precautions 1. Without electrical isolation, Electrical shock Ensure Equipment power supply is isolated carrying out maintenance work. before starting the job. 2. Slippery floor due to oil spillage Physical injury 1.Ensure no oil on floor on floor while replacing oil. 2.Ensure the good housekeeping in the floor 3. Immediately clean , if any oil spilled. 3. High Temperature while doing Hot burn. 1. Ensure Complete isolation of valves and maintenance activity in the ensure no valve passing before doing compressor discharge line. maintenance work and ensure complete evacuation of refrigerant. Prepared by Verified by Approved by Page no Signature 1 Of 5 Name K. Muthukumar G. Kesavan N. Aravindraj HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LIMITED Issue No / Date 01/ 14.10.2024 FRESH CHILLED DIVISION Rev No / Date 00 SOP FOR OPERATION OF COOLING TOWER Doc No: HAP/FCD/ENGG/OP/SOP/57 2. Allow some time to cool down before doing maintenance work. 3. Use Kevlar gloves and goggles. 4. Low Temperature while doing Cold burn. 1. Allow some time to warm up before doing maintenance activity in the maintenance work. compressor suction line. 2.Ensure Complete isolation of valves and ensure no valve passing before doing maintenance work and ensure complete evacuation of refrigerant. 3.Use cryogenic gloves and goggles. 5. High pressure refrigerant gas Serious Eye / 1. Ensure Complete isolation of valves and leakage while doing maintenance Physical Body ensure no valve passing before doing work. Injury. maintenance work and ensure complete evacuation of refrigerant. 2. Use cryogenic gloves and goggles. 1.1 PPEs: Use PVC, Kevlar, cryogenic gloves, Cotton impregnated with Neoprene gloves, Wear Helmet with chinstrap, Safety Shoes, Goggles and Ear plug Prepared by Verified by Approved by Page no Signature 2 Of 5 Name K. Muthukumar G. Kesavan N. Aravindraj HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LIMITED Issue No / Date 01/ 14.10.2024 FRESH CHILLED DIVISION Rev No / Date 00 SOP FOR OPERATION OF COOLING TOWER Doc No: HAP/FCD/ENGG/OP/SOP/57 2.0 Procedure: 2.1 Check and Ensure the Make-up Water line to the Cooling tower Sump is in open condition. 2.2 Check and Ensure the Cooling tower Recirculation Pump inlet & Outlet Valve is in open and working condition 2.3 Start the Cooling Tower Pump and Cooling tower Fan in Push button on MCC Panel. Prepared by Verified by Approved by Page no Signature 3 Of 5 Name K. Muthukumar G. Kesavan N. Aravindraj HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LIMITED Issue No / Date 01/ 14.10.2024 FRESH CHILLED DIVISION Rev No / Date 00 SOP FOR OPERATION OF COOLING TOWER Doc No: HAP/FCD/ENGG/OP/SOP/57 2.4 Monitor the Water level once in an hour. Water level must be maintained above the mechanical float level. 2.5 Add chemical to cooling tower water on a daily and weekly basis, as specified by the supplier, for cooling tower water treatment purposes. 2.6 Water from the cooling tower is blown down to maintain the appropriate water quality. Prepared by Verified by Approved by Page no Signature 4 Of 5 Name K. Muthukumar G. Kesavan N. Aravindraj HATSUN AGRO PRODUCT LIMITED Issue No / Date 01/ 14.10.2024 FRESH CHILLED DIVISION Rev No / Date 00 SOP FOR OPERATION OF COOLING TOWER Doc No: HAP/FCD/ENGG/OP/SOP/57 2.7 Chemical Dose the Cooling tower water maintain the Parameter as per below Table. 2.8 2.9 Feed water Circulating water Parameter Unit Range PH 8.1