ROSS Energy Saving Technology
Pneumatic Energy Isolation is achieved with a manually operated valve in a system that stops the further input of a specific energy. Isolation devices for pneumatic systems are generally used in conjunction with a bleed device that is used to dissipate energy that may be downstream of the isolation device. In most pneumatic devices, the isolation device and bleed device are combined into a single component that shuts off the supply of pneumatic energy and also exhausts downstream pneumatic energy from as far downstream as possible.
- Here are some simple design guidelines from the safety standards to keep in mind when setting up your pneumatic lockout and energy isolation system:
- The energy isolation device should be unique in appearance compared to other ON/OFF devices
- The energy isolation device should dump hazardous energy quickly
- The energy isolation device should only be lockable in the OFF position
- The system should include a visible indication of a safe condition