Hot Oiling Operations
In hot oiling operations, a hot oil unit circulates heated oil or similar fluids down a well bore where it dissolves and dislodges paraffin, tar-based oils and other hydrocarbon deposits. The heated oil is circulated into piping, tubing, casing, or tanks. The image to the right displays a hot oiling truck.
Hot oiling trucks circulate heated oil or similar fluids down well bores.
Potential Hazards:
- fire or explosion hazard from contact with flammable liquids, vapors, or gases
- being burned by hot oil or hot oil line
- frostbite injuries from contact with propane or propane lines
- unexpected release of pressure
We will look at the possible solutions to the hazards in hot oiling operations in the next tab.
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6-8. Which of the following is a hazard associated with hot oiling operations?
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