Compressor and Air Hose Safety Series

Part 1: Risks Associated With Compressors And Air Hoses

Compressors and boosters are an indispensable part of the drilling industry. Compressed air is used to drive downhole hammers and is typically reticulated through flexible hoses to operate some sort of hand held tool. Each one of these components, the compressor, the air hose and the tool represent potentially fatal hazards if not correctly specified, installed and maintained.

In this important Technical Series, we will examine the hazards associated with compressors, high pressure air hoses as well as the use of compressed air. Two articles are written by Ian Speer of Speer Compression Systems.

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Part 2: Air Hose Restraints

Coming February 2018.

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