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Understanding acetylene 

26.01.2009 (Ships Service )
Many crewmen experience difficulties with handling acetylene.

Wilhelmsen Ships Service supplies oxy-acetylene welding and cutting equipment and gases to many of the vessels on the world’s oceans. We believe most of our customers understand the processes involved in the production and storage of oxygen, which is relatively straightforward. However, acetylene is a more complex gas.

This article gives more background to acetylene gas, and explains the reasons for some of the difficulties that are experienced on board. (Click on the link on the right to read this article.)

 

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