最近，电石发生器中的乙炔分解引起了安全问题。本出版物旨在提供乙炔发生器安全操作的一般指南。本出版物包括操作乙炔发生器时操作安全实践、减少潜在乙炔分解的维护和其他危害的建议。本出版物仅限于使用添加到水中的电石（称为湿法发电）的乙炔发电系统。

There have been recent safety concerns involving acetylene decomposition in calcium carbide generators.This publication is intended to provide general guidelines for safe operation of acetylene generators. This publication includes recommendations for operational safe practices, maintenance to mitigate potential acetylene decomposition, and other hazards while operating acetylene generators. This publication is limited to acetylene generation systems using calcium carbide added to water known as wet generation.