Investigation of a High Pressure Oxygen Fire in the Recompression Chamber System at the Fleet Diving Unit, Pacific.

Abstract

A fire in the piping system of the high pressure oxygen side of the recompression chamber at the Fleet Diving Unit, Pacific has led DREP to undertake a comprehensive look at the cleaning procedures and the materials used in an oxygen environment. As a result of this investigation, it was established that Teflon and Viton coated with Krytox, (a fluorosilicone grease) could be used in a high pressure oxygen system. A cleaning procedure for parts used in oxygen service is also included. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA084228

Entities

People

  • Lannie K. Yee
  • Robert D. Rowland

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Calorimeters
  • Combustion
  • Films
  • Fires
  • Fluoropolymers
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Combustion
  • High Pressure
  • Infrared Spectra
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Organic Materials
  • Packing Materials
  • Piping Systems
  • Regulators
  • Spectra

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Underwater engineering and Marine Technology.