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Air bottle maintenance and Inspection.

Regularly drain it of water & oil.
Check for corrosion internally and externally,internal coating (copal),welding seam( dry penetration),
Check face of manhole for pitting marks,
Overhaul valves, replace gaskets & check seats for wire drawing effects,
Safety valves to be inspected as per class requirement. (if excessive corrosion in air bottle derating must be done, its is decided by class surveyor)

Air bottle viewed through Manhole

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