Can the new equipment be repaired when stored outdoors

Can a faulty storage equipment be repaired?

However, just several faulty parts are repaired or replaced after the inspection and the remaining parts still degenerate, that is to say, the stored equipment cannot be repaired as good as new and the storage reliability cannot return to its previ-ous reliability level.

How will equipment be stored?

Equipment will be stored with all nozzles or support steel clear of the ground. Equipment transportation supports or saddles will be checked for soundness and repaired as necessary. This equipment is designated "open area storage" category, but must be provided with complete tarpaulin covering with free ventilation.

How often should storage equipment be inspected?

Model I (‘‘Repaired as good as new’’): For the stored equipment to be inspected every t years, the failed components will be repaired or replaced. Assuming the stored equipment will be as good as new after inspected, the storage reliability will return to its ini-tial degree.

When should old equipment be disposed of?

Once a piece of equipment is fully retired and it has been determined that it has no further use, it should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. This last step is often neglected in laboratories and old equipment accumulates, taking up valuable space and sometimes creating a hazard.

What causes deterioration of stored equipment?

Oxidation, corrosion, aging, and so on are the main reasons for performance degradation and reliability deterioration of the stored equipment.5 In practical application, the stored equipment mostly adopts regular inspection approach to control their reliability and safety.

How to store machined parts?

Machined parts shall be coated with Shell Ensis fluid during storage. After erection moisture proof tape shall be wrapped around aperture of adjacent faces of flange joints. Shell Ensis fluid SDC shall be applied to nuts and exposed threading of studs. Valve Packings Stuffing box packings are left intact during idle periods.