Accession Number:
AD0763370
Title:
Vacuum Pump Explosion Study.
Descriptive Note:
Progress rept.,
Corporate Author:
NAVAL AIR ENGINEERING CENTER PHILADELPHIA PA GROUND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT DEPT
Personal Author(s):
Report Date:
1972-08-01
Pagination or Media Count:
26.0
Abstract:
An investigation was made into explosions and backfires occurring in vacuum pumps used on Navy oxygen component test stands. Research and testing uncovered several fire and toxicity hazards on these pumps which carry gaseous oxygen flows. Corrective recommendations are included. Author
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Subject Categories:
- Pumps, Filters, Pipes, Tubing, Fittings and Valves