Pressure systems
Pressure systems and equipment in the University include
- boilers and steam heating systems
- pressurised process plant and piping
- compressed air systems (fixed and portable)
- pressure cookers, autoclaves and retorts
- heat exchangers and refrigeration plant
- valves, steam traps and filters
- pipework and hoses
- pressure gauges and level indicators
Designers, manufacturers, suppliers, installers, users and owners all have duties to manage the risks of
- impact from the blast of an explosion or release of compressed liquid or gas
- impact from parts of equipment that fail or any flying debris
- contact with the released liquid or gas, such as steam
- fire resulting from the escape of flammable liquids or gases
The information in this toolkit will assist.