PRESERVATION IS A PROCESS BY WHICH THE DETRIORATION/ DAMAGE OF EQUIPMENT/ SPARES CAN BE DELAYED/ PREVENTED IT IS BEING CARRIED OUT WITH

H THE HELP OF
o o o PROPER STORAGE AREA, USE OF RIGHT PRESERVATIVES, USE OF PROPER HANDILING EQUIPMENT,

TYPE OF STORAGE

P Type - Fully closed Q Type Semi closed shed R Type - Open Yard Rt Type -Open Storage with Tarpaulin Cover / Canopy Pt Type -Closed Shed with Dry and Dust free Atmosphere

P-Type: Fully Closed

Type of construction The closed shed can be constructed by using cold rolled / tubular components for structure and corrugated asbestos sheets / galvanized iron sheets for roofing. Brick walls / Asbestos sheets can be used to cover all the sides. The floor of the shed can be finished with plain cement concrete suitably glazed. The shed shall be provided with proper ventilation and illumination. Facilities :

Steel racks shall be preferably used wherever necessary to make effective use of volume of the space so that smaller components could be stored. The racks shall be identified with suitable numbers by using numeric /alpha numeric Ccodes for easy identification of location of components, which shall be entered and maintained in the respective stock register.
Suitable space shall be left for the movement of the forklift / any other lifting device, used for easy handling of heavier components. Adequate fire fighting equipments shall be provided in each shed and they shall be located suitably for easy accessibility so that during emergency times they could be easily handled, fitness of these equipments shall be ensured periodically.

Q-Type: Semi closed Shed Type of Construction: The semi closed sheds shall be constructed using cold rolled / tubular components for structure and corrugated / asbestos sheets for roofing. The floor shall be brick paved. If required a small portion of sides can be covered to protect components from splashing of rain water onto the components. Facilities: Provision shall be made for the movement of materials handling equipment to facilitate easy handling of heavier materials. Adequate fire fighting equipments shall be provided at strategic places inside the semi closed sheds. These equipments shall be periodically inspected and maintained.

R-Type: Open Yard

Construction Details :
The open yard shall be leveled, well consolidated to achieve raised ground with the provision of cartable feeder roads along with access roads running on all sides. One part of the open yard shall be stone pitched, leveled and consolidated with raised ground suitable for storing / stacking heavier and critical components with due space to handle them by cranes etc.

Facilities :
Adequate fire fighting equipments shall be provided at strategic / easily approachable points duly maintained periodically. Adequate no. of sleepers, concrete block etc. to be procured to make raised platforms to stack critical materials. A separate yard to be identified as scrap yard slightly away from main open yard to store wooden / steel scraps which are to be disposed off. This is required to avoid mix up with regular components as well as to avoid fire hazard. Similarly, a separate space may be allotted in closed / semi closed / open as appropriate to store inflammable items like oils, grease, kerosene, / diesel etc. The area is to be provided with warning boards like NO SMOKING and DANGER. The area shall be fenced or suitably cordoned off.

RT- Type: Open Storage with Tarpaulin Cover / Canopy

Type of Construction : Some of the components which are having both machined and unmachined surfaces and are bulky, shall be stored in open storage area on a raised ground and suitably covered with fire proof tarpaulin or a canopy over the components shall be installed with steel frame, and GI sheets. The purpose is to protect the components from rain and sun. Facilities : Follow the guidelines given in the semi covered shed.

PT- Type : Closed Shed with Dry and Dust Free Atmosphere

Type of Construction:
Closed shed with additional provisions of false ceiling with dry and dust free atmosphere, suitable for storing sophisticated components like control and instrumentation components, electrical items and control panels. The temperature and humidity are to be controlled within +5 deg. C to +45 deg. C and <70% RH.

Facilities :
Provision of adequate number of steel racks suitably numbered using numeric / alpha numeric codes for easy traceability of components. Adequate space in between racks for easy identification, preservation and issue. Provision of sufficient fire fighting equipments with periodic maintenance.

CLASS OF PRESERVATION Classes of Preservation According to type of components, preservation requirements are different. The various classes of preservation are identified generally as : Class A - Machined Surfaces. Class B - Unmachined Surface Class C - Components having threaded portions Class D - Control Panels, Instruments. Selection of preservatives for each components shall be as per the recommendation of the supplier.

CLASS A
Surfaces to be preserved: Machined surfaces Type of Preservatives
a) b) c) d) e) f) TRP HE 1606 TRP HE 1610 Manufactured by BHEL Bhopal TRP HE 1612 Silica gel BS2540 VCI paper Evaporative Protection Coating

Application Procedure Periodical inspection during storage of components / materials shall be carried out to identify the components requiring preservation. Depending upon the nature of surface and component, the preservative is used.

CONTI.

The machined surfaces of various components identified for preservation, shall be thoroughly cleaned in order to remove the old preservative ,dust and rust, if any. The cleaned surface should be dried in the air at least for a duration of 2030 minutes and then the surface shall be re preserved.

The dry re preserved surfaces should be wrapped with VCI paper with its active side facing the surfaces. In case of journals, after the above they should be finally wrapped with aluminum foil of 0.05 to 0.1 mm thick. Adhesive tapes can be used for tightening.

CLASS B
The surface to be preserved : Un Machined Surface

Type of Preservatives
Redoxide Zinc primer IS 2074 Aluminum paint IS 2339 Air drying synthetic enamel black / grey / yellow IS 2932 Steam washable paint AA 55151 Evaporative Protection Coating

Application Procedure Class B Preservation

The affected surface area shall be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical means, using wire brush or rotary brush to get rid of deposits like rust, scale, oil dirt etc, so as to get effective protection against corrosion. Painting or recoating of surfaces must be done within 3 to 5 hours of cleaning of the surface. For normal re conservation, application of single coat of paint is sufficient. However, in case of damage to original coat, two coats shall be applied. Spray guns, brushes etc. may be used for painting but however each coat shall be inspected for proper quality. The steam side surfaces of all condenser parts shall be preserved using steam washable paint.

CLASS C
Components to be preserved with Threaded Portion

Type of Preservatives
Mobilux grease 2 (OR) ICC Industrial grease MP 62

Application Procedure :
The un machined surface of the components shall be re preserved following the procedure detailed out in class A procedure The threaded portion of the components are normally received with preservatives & protective wrapping to avoid damage to threads. The old preservative shall be removed using diesel oil and wiped with tint free cloth. The threads portion shall be re preserved using the preservatives Mobilux grease 2 or ICC industrial grease MP 62 and the protected portion shall be wrapped with plastic sheet to protect the threaded portion against damage.

CLASS D

Components to be preserved are : Control panels and instruments.

Type of Preservative
Silica gel BS 2540

Application Procedure
The control panels shall be stored without disturbing the original packing. In case, damage to the original packing is observed during receipt stage, the packing shall be opened and checked for any damage to internal components fixed inside the control panels. Adequate no. of silica gel bags shall put inside the panel to protect the internal components / items. The instruments shall be stored over steel racks without disturbing the original packings. In case the original packing are found damaged, the same shall be restored taking proper care. Wherever silica gel bags are found missing in the original packing, the same shall be restored, when repacking is carried out.

PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAGE Biological Damage by white Ant, Mildew, Ghoons or Rats SYMPTOMS IF ANY Adherence of Mud to damaged portions of stores, Accumulation of Wooden Powder, musti smell and decolorisation WARE
HOUSING CONDITION

ITEMS

STACKING PROCEDURES On metal dunnage at least 0.5m high and away from roof and wall and floor; Bales of cloth, paper, gunny bags to be kept away from each other

PACKIN G

AVOIDANCE FACTORS

PREVENTIVE MEASURES

HANDLIN G

ISSUANC E ORDER

1. Plant Origin Stores e.g Bamboo / Timber /Sleepers

Concrete Floor with prompt repairing of cracks. Proper ventillation Damp free

To be packed in dry condition

Water, rain, moisture

Use chemicals (like creosote, mustard oil and linseed oil) for immersion of bamboos or injection into hollow of timbers. Apply insecticides. Adopt rat proofing or rat destruction method. Damaged stores to be segmented or exposed to sun with frequent turn over

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FIFO

PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E Heat, Dryness, excessive dampness , termites and other micro organism s Moisture Contact SYMPTOMS IF ANY WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON At normal temperatur e and dry STACKING PROCEDURE S On metal dunnage at least 0.4 m high and away from Roof, wall and floor; Bales of cloth, papers, gunny bags to be kept away from each other Not more than 1.1 bags in stacks PACKI NG AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S Water, Rain Moisture or Heat PREVENT IVE MEASURE S Mildewed Surfaces to be cleaned and treated with soap yellow or dubbin HANDL ING ISSUAN CE ORDER FIFO

ITEMS

2. Animal Products e.g Leather Goods, shoes, Gloves, Aprons etc 3.Cemen t

Ammoniacal smell and decolorisation

Dry packing

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Hardening

Dry with no ventillatio n or seepage proof floor

Moistur e proof original packing

Breaking of stack until required for use

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Bags not to be handled by hooks

No retail

PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E Leakage with thinner evaporati on long time storing contamin ation with water SYMPTOMS IF ANY WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON Cool and dry with Fire fighting arrangeme nt of sand buckets and foam type fire extinguish ers STACKING PROCEDURE S on bed of 8 cm thick dry sand PACKI NG AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S Long time storage conditions PREVENT IVE MEASURE S 1. Leaking containers to be changed immediately 2.Cotton Waste, jute soiled with paints should promptly be disposed off 3. Roll and turn quarterly and stir monthly in case of usage once Drying in electrode oven when required HANDL ING ISSUAN CE ORDER Preferabl y no retail

ITEMS

4. Paints / Lacquers / Varnishe s/Enamel s

Thickening Forming of scums, jelly like mass of hard cake

In leak proof properl y sealed rust free contain ers

To be drawn from orifice provided for the purpose

5.Weldin g Electrod es

Moisture

Peeling Of Electode Coating

Preferably dry. High Ventillatio n (dehumidif ier shall be installed)

Steel rack cupboards

Original Carton with moistur e repeller cover

1. Water Contamina tion 2.Opening of original packing

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Must be before expiry date

PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E Rust Bending SYMPTOMS IF ANY

ITEMS

WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON

Preferably dry High ventillatio n (Dehumidi fier must be installed)

STACKING PROCEDUR ES Stack on pipe racks with short length support

PACKIN G

AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S Water

PREVENT IVE MEASURE S 1. Plug at thread ends 2. Color code for differentiati ng items 3.Preservati on Coating 4. Silica gel bags 1. Postering outside 2.Firefightin g equipment installation

HANDL ING

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5.Pipes, Tubes, Headers

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Ends should be caped

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6. Explosiv e/ Inflamm able materials

Ignition

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Adequatel y ventillated cool place apart from powerful oxidising agent

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Source of ignition

with proper care

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PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E SYMPTOMS IF ANY WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON STACKING PROCEDURE S PACKI NG AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S PREVENT IVE MEASURE S HANDL ING ISSUAN CE ORDER

ITEMS

SPARES. Tansfor mer And winding Coil Moisture Low Insulation voltage rating Indoor AC room. Humdity less than 60% and temp less than 25 degree C Indoor AC room. Humdity less than 60% and temp less than 25 degree C Upright coil in OIL Original Pack Away from hazardous Materials Preriodic heating and oil filling. Check Voltage,Am pereage And Temp etc 1.Heating system that assures a higher temp than the AC point 2.Checking Insulation Resistance of all electric equipment (with winding) every month Keeping the configura tion in right manner as directed ----

Instrume ntation Eqpt

Humidity Mech Fault

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Facility to remove easy removal

Coverin g with moistur e and dust protecti ve cover with proper support at base and hanging portion if any

Humidity

PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E

ITEMS

SYMPTOMS IF ANY

WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON

STACKING PROCEDURE S

PACKI NG

AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S

PREVENT IVE MEASURE S

HANDL ING

ISSUAN CE ORDER

SPARES. Cable Drums 1. Sinking of Drums and thereby rotting of flange 2.Nonroll ing of drums for long 1.Extreme Difficulty for removing drums 2.Impregnatin g compound from the upper portion of coils of cable Well drained on concrete surface, occassiona l overhand covering On battons placed directly under flanges leaving sufficient space for air circulation among drums ----1.Storing on the Flat 2.Direct Sunlight 3.Bending of individual cores of multicore cables at joints and termination 4.Bending too small a radius for paper insulated cables for quick strengtheni ng 1.Overhead to prevent sun and heavy shower 2.Slow bending for paper insulated cables 3.Minimum drum, barrel diameter 4.Rolling thru an angle of 90 degrees once every three months 1. To be rolled in the direction of arrow for short distance 2.For transport ation to long distance to be mounted on wheels or on trailer etc.

PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E SYMPTOMS IF ANY WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON STACKING PROCEDURE S PACKI NG AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S PREVENT IVE MEASURE S HANDL ING ISSUAN CE ORDER

ITEMS

SPARES. Control Instrume nt Humidity , Heat, Sun ---Indoor AC Packed and separated from each other Original polythe ne packed ---1.Dropping 2.Water contaminat ion Improper stacking and storing Moisture absorber application e.g Silica gel End capping to be in tact with preservation of primer coat Maintain preventive coating; Apply Silica gel --------

Boiler Tubes

Corrorion ,Rust

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Covered Shed

Separately according to color code

With care to avoid bending

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ESP Collectio n Electrod e & AHP Heating

Moisture

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Dry

With multi support 300 mm above ground

Original

Improper stacking and storing

With sufficient care

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PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E SYMPTOMS IF ANY WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON STACKING PROCEDURE S PACKI NG AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S PREVENT IVE MEASURE S HANDL ING ISSUAN CE ORDER

ITEMS

SPARES. Rotor Generato r & Electric Motors Dust Moisture Mechani cal Damage Failure in electrical continuity or resistance testing Cool & dry preferably AC with less humidity Swith suitable support at bottom or over hang portion if any Journal And exposed electric als to be wrappe d with suitable cover Dust, Water and other foreign materials Rotation once in 6 months 180 degrees Lubrication of bearing in long storing Provide Silica Gel to arrest dampness Periodic rotation, Rust preventive Coating on exposed portion, Ends suitably plugged. Threadded portion and keyways by PVC tapes etc To avoid mechanic al damage Proper Documen tation shall be made

Pumps, Shafts, Impeller Assy, Gear Box

Sagging of shafts

Jamming

Dry Seepage proof concrete floor

No inclination or external load on the packing box impeller in vertical axis

To be stored in original base frame

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Sufficient care should be taken to avoid sagging of shafts

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PRESERVATION
CAUSE OF DAMAG E

ITEMS

SYMPTOMS IF ANY

WARE HOUSIN G CONDITI ON

STACKING PROCEDURE S

PACKI NG

AVOIDA NCE FACTOR S

PREVENT IVE MEASURE S

HANDL ING

ISSUAN CE ORDER

SPARES. Bearings Corrosio n due to accumula tion of dust dents or damage of raceways surface due to severe impact and rust due to excessive humidity Rust Restricted movement Dry Frost resistant room; shelves to be less than 30 cms from ground where relative humidity less than or equal to 60% moderate temperatur e (less than 50 degree C) Larger Bearing to be laid flat and not to be stored standing upright to be kept in original packing till prior to mountin g 1. Stack on top of each other 2.To store corrosion chemical like acid, ammonia, chloride of lime etc in the same room 3.Bearing with seals, Suffix-2z, and suffix2RS stored beyond 2 or 3 years respectivel y To be dipped in anti corrossive oil to protect from rust formation. To be kept in original packing clean well oiled or greased and wrapped in rust inhibiting waxed papers Safe Handling ---