Aviator's Breathing Oxygen Purity

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Abstract:

This report reviews the specifications by which Aviators Liquid Breathing Oxygen ABO is judged safe for use. The contaminants which are considered are methane, acetylene, carbon dioxide, total hydrocarbons, halogenated compounds, nitrous oxides, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, ozone, and water. These are discussed in detail, and limits are recommended based on the findings of this report.

Author(s):
Sheinson, Ronald S. ; Williams, Frederick W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Pagination:
0020

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-3314
Project Number(s):
NRL-C08-05B, N65197/75/PO/50163
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.2_Supply; JCA_4.2.3_Manage Global Supplier Networks; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*OXYGEN, *BREATHING GASES, *LIFE SUPPORT SYSTEMS, HYDROCARBONS, CONTAMINANTS, CARBON MONOXIDE, METHANE, NITROGEN OXIDES, CARBON DIOXIDE, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS, OZONE, CHEMICAL ANALYSIS, NITROUS OXIDE, TRACE GASES, MOISTURE CONTENT, ACETYLENES, SPECIFICATIONS, IMPURITIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Life Support Systems
Report Date:
1976 Jun 01