Discussion of Hydraulic Fluid Flammability Hazards.

Abstract

Hydraulic fluid flammability has been evaluated for fire-resistant fluid candidates and approved fluids. Hazards directly related to the M60A1 tank have been discussed. A systematic assessment of flammability modes and ignition sources is presented. Experimental results indicate that mist flammability is more related to exposure conditions than to hydraulic fluid classes. Pool burning has been shown to be a major hazard, and the higher flash point fluids have been shown to provide a substantial margin of safety relative to conventional petroleum-base fluids. Results of ballistic tests using 20 mm HEIT projectiles demonstrated residual burning on the backstop (analogous to pool burning) only when conventional petroleum-base fluids were evaluated, otherwise, only a transient mist fireball was observed. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA054560

Entities

People

  • Bernard R. Wright

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

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Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ammunition
  • Combustion
  • Fire Safety
  • Fires
  • Flammability
  • Flash Point
  • Fluids
  • High Pressure
  • Hydraulic Fluids
  • Ignition
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Organophosphates
  • Particles
  • Photographs
  • Security
  • Surface Temperature

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  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Systems Analysis and Design