Modification and Blast Test of a 16-Inch OCD Valve.
Abstract
In 1965 a series of blast tests were performed on several OCD valves, and it was discovered that the valves failed at overpressures as low as 4 psi. The failures occurred in the threads of the stud holding the valve disk to the stem. One of the 16-inch valves was subsequently modified by using tougher steel for the stud and nut and by increasing their threaded areas. A new series of blast tests on the modified valve were conducted as described in this report. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0849552
Entities
People
- R. S. Chapler
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center