Investigation of the Flammability Properties of Hydraulic Fluids

Abstract

Experimental results are presented that indicate MIL-H-6083 (inhibited version of MIL-H-5606) could be more of a flammability hazard than some of the more recently developed fire-resistant hydraulic fluids in ground equipment vehicles. Routine laboratory experiments, as well as those designed to define mist flammability and impact dispersion, are described and the relevancy of the results obtained is discussed. Indications are that a more fire-resistant fluid could be developed to substantially reduce the fire-hazard vulnerability of ground combat vehicles. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA019775

Entities

People

  • B. R. Wright
  • M. E. Le Pera
  • W. D. Weatherford Jr.

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Cyber
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Aircrafts
  • Chemical Properties
  • Combat Vehicles
  • Combustion
  • Fire Safety
  • Fires
  • Flash Point
  • Fluid Flow
  • High Pressure
  • Ignition
  • Internal Combustion Engines
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Petroleum
  • Standards

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  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Theoretical Analysis.