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This publication has been prepared for the guidance / best practices of designers and operators of gaseous hydrogen installations.

Oxygen pipeline systems developed over many decades in the various countries of Europe, North America, and in other geographies have shown good and comparable safety records, although company practices show many differences in design and operations. Some national authorities have also introduced legislation that is mandatory for the operators in those countries. The purpose of this publication is to further the understanding of those engaged in the safe design, operation, and maintenance of gaseous oxygen transmission and distribution systems. It is not intended to be a mandatory standard or code.

Oxygen compression represents a special risk in that the compressor can burn violently. This publication defines design and operating parameters for reciprocating oxygen compressors. Compliance with this publication will reduce the likelihood of, and the hazards arising from, a fire in a compressor. This publication applies to conventional ringed and labyrinth compressors in any geometric configuration having a crosshead and distance piece. The publication is intended to be used by those who specify, operate and maintain reciprocating oxygen compressors.

This EIGA publication is intended as guidance for companies directly associated with the installation of liquid hydrogen storage at the user's premises and the distribution of liquid hydrogen by road, rail and sea. This publication applies to the layout, design and operation of fixed storages and the transportation of liquid hydrogen in bulk form by tankers or tank containers, by road, sea and rail, to fixed storages at user's premises. Portable containers, such as pallet tanks and liquid cylinders, are excluded from the scope of this publication.

This publication sets out the standards for the safe treatment or disposal of acetylene cylinders and reflects the priority that EIGA gives to the protection of people and the environment. The publication determines the standards to be achieved and describes methods by which these can be achieved. Methods should only be adopted where an equivalence of safety can be demonstrated.

Doc 04 sets out essential information necessary and the relevant protective measures that should be taken to prevent fire hazards resulting from handling oxygen. An appendix provides a summary of the information in the publication that can be reproduced as a pamphlet to be handed to those involved in daily operations involving oxygen or be used as a supplement to safety presentations. A second appendix lists some incidents that have taken place in recent years and can be used as examples underlining the hazards of oxygen and oxygen-enriched atmospheres.

EIGA consistently uphold three fundamental principles: uncompromised safety, level-playing field and solid expertise. Here are our calls to the EU Institutions for 2024-2029

To ensure standard outcomes regardless of the method of delivery, EIGA requests competent authorities harmonised guidance for the on-site production of medicinal gases in the forthcoming revision of the EU’s General Pharmaceutical Legislation

The co-signatories (CCSA, CEFIC, COGEN Europe, EIGA, Eurofer, Eurogas, Europex, FuelsEurope, Hydrogen Europe, IFIEC Europe, IOGP Europe, GIE and the Methanol Institute) detail their main joint recommendations for the upcoming Low Carbon Fuels Certification Delegated Act

To ensure patient safety EIGA requests the competent authorities to harmonised guidance on how to apply consistently both the medical device and the medical product regulations for on-site medicinal gas extemporaneous preparations.