ASTM International announces the publication of STP 1479, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres. This 11th Volume provides 32 peer-reviewed papers covering the following subjects:
• Ignition and Combustion of Nonmetals—focuses on the results of an experimental study on the ignition of fire retarded polyurethane foam in oxygen concentrations from 30% to 60%; pneumatic-impact ignition of sebum oil film in high-pressure oxygen; and more.
• Ignition and Combustion of Metals—covers high temperature ignition of metals in oxygen; heated promoted combustion tests from the industry-sponsored 98-1 program; and the effect of sample geometry on flammability of carbon steel in oxygen.
• Oxygen Compatibility of Components and Systems—discusses a BAM study on the transfer of tests on materials to valves and fittings in real life situations; oxygen compatibility assessment on components and systems; mechanical impact of aluminum cylinders pressurized with oxygen; and more.
• Analysis of Ignition and Combustion—provides a review on a relatively little investigated ignition mechanism (flow friction).
• Failure Analysis and Safety—covers fires in the P-3 aircraft oxygen system; an investigation of oxygen-acetylene flashback reactions in welding hoses; and more.
• Aerospace Applications—proficiency testing for evaluating aerospace materials test anomalies; comparison of carbon dioxide and helium as fire extinguishing agents for spacecraft; proactive mitigation of PCTFE-related ignition hazards in oxygen systems; and hazards analyses of corresponding ground service equipment at the Kennedy Space Center.
David B. Hirsch, Jacobs Sverdrup Inc., NASA WSTF; Robert Zawierucha, Materials Consultant; Theodore A. Steinberg, Queensland University of Technology; and Herve Barthelemy, L’Air Liquide Group, served as editors for the volume.
Copies of STP 1479, Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres, 11th Volume (400 pages, hard cover, ISBN: 0-8031-3405-3, stock # STP1479) are available for $86 from ASTM Customer Service (phone: 610/832-9585; fax: 610/832-9555; https://www.astm.org/contact/), or online at www.astm.org.
Release #7542