Investigation of a Liquid Oxygen Sampler Cylinder Explosion.

Abstract

An explosion occurred because an improper silver solder joint permitted a separation to take place between the nipple and the stainless steel tube which allowed an excess volume of Liquid Oxygen to accumulate in the cylinder, thus an excess pressure built up. The presence of a fusible alloy behind the safety disc prevented the disc from bursting.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 10, 1976
Accession Number
ADA036009

Entities

People

  • E. R. Wright
  • J. Danovich

Organizations

  • Naval Air Warfare Center Warminster

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Alloys
  • Bursting Strength
  • Eddy Currents
  • Explosions
  • Financial Management
  • High Pressure
  • Inspection
  • Joints
  • Liquid Oxygen
  • Materials
  • Naval Air Stations
  • Numbering Systems
  • Silver Solders
  • Stainless Steel
  • Steel
  • Welded Joints

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Materials Science
  • Metallurgy