Hot Oiling Operations
Possible Solutions
- Locate hot oil trucks and tanks a safe distance (100 feet is recommended) from the well and out of the fall line of the derrick, if it is on site. Where impractical, use additional safety measures.
- Position hot oil units upwind or crosswind from potential sources of flammable liquids, vapors, or gases. Wind direction indicator should be present and visible to the operator.
- Shut down hot oiling operation immediately if a leak occurs.
- Make fire extinguishers readily accessible to the hot oil operator.
- Avoid parking over or placing lines containing flammable fluids under trucks or other vehicles.
- Install check valve in the pump line as close to the well head as possible.
- Inspect all components of the hot oil unit before each use.
- Shut the burner down if the wind dies.
- Shut the burner down and reposition equipment if the wind changes direction so as to create a hazard.
- Wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as heavy padded, insulated, leather gloves.
- Do not connect heavy joints of pipe to the small nipples on the pumping.
- Secure all hot oil and discharge lines.
- Connect the hot oil line directly to the flow line if pump pressure exceeds safe limits (500 psi).
- Remain clear of pressurized lines.
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6-9. Where should hot oil trucks and tanks be located during hot oiling operations?
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