In modern industrial production and medical care, the application of gas cylinders is ubiquitous. Among them, oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders are two common gas cylinders. Although they have brought great convenience to our production and life, their properties, uses, and safety requirements are significantly different. This article will delve into the differences between these two types of gas cylinders, their safety distances, and storage precautions to ensure our safety during use.
Firstly, the main difference between oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders lies in the type and purpose of gas they store. Oxygen cylinders store high-pressure oxygen and are commonly used for oxygen supply in medical facilities such as hospitals, emergency stations, and nursing homes, as well as in industrial oxygen cutting and oxidation welding. And acetylene cylinders store flammable acetylene gas, mainly used for heating and cutting work in industrial fields such as cutting, welding, brazing, etc. In addition to functional differences, they also have obvious differences in appearance: the surface of the oxygen cylinder is painted sky blue and marked with the word "oxygen" in black; The acetylene bottle is painted white on the outside and marked with the word "acetylene" in red paint.
After understanding the basic differences between the two, we also need to pay attention to their safe distance during use and storage. Due to the fact that acetylene and oxygen are both combustible gases that may cause combustion or explosion under specific conditions, they need to maintain a certain safe distance. According to relevant regulations, the minimum safe distance between oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders should not be less than 5 meters, and the safe distance from open flames should not be less than 10 meters. This regulation is to prevent two gases from mixing with each other and causing danger, while also providing us with sufficient safety space to deal with possible accidents.
In addition, special attention should also be paid to the storage of oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders. Although they are sometimes used together in industrial production, they must be stored separately during storage. This is because oxygen is a combustible gas, while acetylene is a flammable gas, and the two can easily cause explosion accidents when placed together. Therefore, we must strictly comply with relevant regulations, store the two types of gas cylinders separately, and take corresponding safety measures to ensure the safety of the storage environment.
In summary, understanding the differences, safety distances, and storage points between oxygen cylinders and acetylene cylinders is crucial for our safety during use. Only by mastering this knowledge and strictly adhering to relevant regulations can we ensure safety and smoothness when using gas cylinders.
