COMBUSTION HAZARDS OF ORGANIC COOLANTS
Two types of tests were used to evaluate the combustion hazards. The first test consisted of burning the organic compound in an open pan to simulate the hazards in storage areas or where a quantity of the organic compoud had collected. Compounds subjected to this type of test were monoisopropylbiphenyl (MIPB), Santowax-R, biphenyl, m-terphenyl, o-terphenyl, and a tertiary mixture of the last three compounds. Physical properties of these compounds are listed. The second test consisted of igniting hot organic vapor escaping from a high- temperature system. This test simulated leaks in the reactor system. Both MIPB and the biphenyl-terphenyl tertiary eutectic were subjected to this type of test. Over-all results of the tests are presented. (W.J.H.)
- Research Organization:
- General Electric Co. Hanford Atomic Products Operation, Richland, Wash.
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-31-109-ENG-52
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-005492
- OSTI ID:
- 4296698
- Report Number(s):
- HW-58413
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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