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What is the reason for sulphur pit overpressure? A few days ago the sulphur plant’s sulphur pit temperature suddenly reached 190°C+. Its normal temperature is around 140°C. 1)iIs this because of a small fire in the sulpgur pit, or any other reason? 2) Sweep air with moisture or sweep air without moisture - any effect on sulphur pit pressure?



 
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11/08/2020 A: keith bowers, B and B Consulting, kebowers47@gmail.com
A sudden significant temperature increase indicated in the sulphur pit usually indicates a fire.