Measurement and Removal of Freon-TF from a Submarine Atmosphere. Report of Trip to USS SALMON, SS-573

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Abstract:

Due to possible contamination of the atmosphere of the submarine USS SALMON, SS-573, with Freon-TF during a cleaning operation of a motor generator at San Diego, a request was made by the Naval Ship Engineering Center for an NRL representative to provide on-the-spot analytical assistance and technical guidance. A commercially built Total Hydrocarbon Analyzer was used to monitor the atmosphere during and after the cleaning. The highest level of Freon-TF, 2. 5, was recorded in the bilge area during operation, indicating that liquid Freon had collected in this area. Using two blowers, approximately 80 hours of ventilation time was needed to get down to a Freon-TF concentration of 10 ppm in the affected compartments.

Author(s):
Eaton, Harold G.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0716406
Pagination:
0014

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release, Document Partially Illegible
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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-2182
Task Number(s):
12073
Project Number(s):
NRL-C08-18, S4632-002
Monitor Series:
NRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_8.2.4_Leverage Capacities and Capabilities of Security Establishments; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CLEANING COMPOUNDS, *HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS, *SUBMARINES, *CONFINED ENVIRONMENTS, AIR POLLUTION, ORGANIC SOLVENTS, GAS DETECTORS, VENTILATION FANS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Life Support Systems
Keyword(s):
*FLUOROHYDROCARBONS, *ATMOSPHERIC CONTAMINATION CONTROL, *INDOOR AIR POLLUTION, *SUBMARINE ATMOSPHERES, LIFE SUPPORT, ETHANE TRICHLOROTRIFLUORO
Report Date:
1970 Nov 01