EXPLOSION OF A TITANIUM FURNACE AT THE JESSOP SAVILLE WORKS, SHEFFIELD

Abstract

An investigation into the explosion of a titanium arc-furnace is briefly described, and photographs of the more important pieces of wreckage are given. The accident is attributed to insufficient cooling of the copper base of the crucible and there is clear evidence of penetration. The main damage is attributed to chemical action between molten titanium and some of the cooling water. Comparisons with steel melting are also made and there is a brief discussion of other potential hazards. It is suggested that most of the essential precautions here recommended are being taken in more modern designs of equipment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1963
Accession Number
AD0342082

Entities

People

  • P. B. Walker

Organizations

  • Royal Aircraft Establishment

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Human Systems
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Chemistry
  • Crucibles
  • Electric Arcs
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Government (Foreign)
  • Governments
  • Guide Vanes
  • Hazards
  • High Pressure
  • High Temperature
  • Hydrogen
  • Internal Pressure
  • Technical Information Centers
  • Titanium
  • Vacuum

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Surface Engineering/Surface Coating Technology.
  • Systems Analysis and Design