Evaluation of Mine Safety Appliance (MSA) Passive Fuel Vapor Monitor, Prototypes MSA 16-72, MSA 17-72, and MSA 18-72

Abstract

At the request of ASD/VBL, Mine Safety Appliances Company developed a passive change of color JP-10 fuel vapor monitor for the Tacit Rainbow missile container. The Tacit Rainbow missile is shipped and stored as a fueled all up round. In the event of a fuel leak, it is desirable to be able to detect JP-10 vapor at 20 to 30 percent of the lower explosive limit (LEL) in order to avoid an ordnance safety hazard condition. The indicator must also perform reliably in the missile shipping and storage environment of -40 C to +60 C and 0 to 30 percent relative humidity. The MSA passive JP-10 fuel vapor monitor is a change of color device with indication from chromate yellow unexposed to turquoise green upon exposure to JP-10 vapor in concentrations above 1000 parts per million and progressing to dark brown with increasing time and concentration.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1991
Accession Number
ADA236761

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  • Edward P. Moravec Jr.

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  • Weapons Technologies

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