Measurement and Removal of Freon-TF from a Submarine Atmosphere. Report of Trip to USS SALMON, SS-573

Abstract

Due to possible contamination of the atmosphere of the submarine USS SALMON, SS-573, with Freon-TF during a cleaning operation of a motor generator at San Diego, a request was made by the Naval Ship Engineering Center for an NRL representative to provide on-the-spot analytical assistance and technical guidance. A commercially built Total Hydrocarbon Analyzer was used to monitor the atmosphere during and after the cleaning. The highest level of Freon-TF, 2. 5%, was recorded in the bilge area during operation, indicating that liquid Freon had collected in this area. Using two blowers, approximately 80 hours of ventilation time was needed to get down to a Freon-TF concentration of 10 ppm in the affected compartments.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0716406

Entities

People

  • Harold G. Eaton

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Pollution
  • Air Pollution Control Equipment
  • Atmospheres
  • Central Nervous System
  • Chemical Kinetics
  • Chemistry
  • Classification
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Pollutants
  • Generators
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motor Generators
  • Ships
  • Submarine Atmospheres
  • Ventilation

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  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geodesy
  • Maritime and Naval Warfare Studies