If nitrogen is used to pressurize or blow debris out of a system, what is allowed regarding the nitrogen?

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If nitrogen is used to pressurize or blow debris out of a system, what is allowed regarding the nitrogen?

Using nitrogen to purge or pressurize a system is an inert purge. Nitrogen is dry and non-reactive, so it doesn’t introduce contaminants into the air. Because of that, the gas can be vented to the atmosphere after the purge rather than captured, scrubbed, or stored. Just be sure the work area is safe for gas release—avoid creating an oxygen-deficient environment—and follow typical safety practices for handling pressurized gas.

Using nitrogen to purge or pressurize a system is an inert purge. Nitrogen is dry and non-reactive, so it doesn’t introduce contaminants into the air. Because of that, the gas can be vented to the atmosphere after the purge rather than captured, scrubbed, or stored. Just be sure the work area is safe for gas release—avoid creating an oxygen-deficient environment—and follow typical safety practices for handling pressurized gas.

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