Activation of Oxygen Generators in Proximity to Combustible Materials

O'Connor, Thomas R.; Hagen, Eric L.

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Activation of Oxygen Generators in Proximity to Combustible Materials

1999-05-01
By O'Connor, Thomas R. ; Hagen, Eric L.

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Creators:

O'Connor, Thomas R. ; Hagen, Eric L.
Corporate Creators:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center. Fire Safety Section ; Galaxy Scientific Corporation
Corporate Contributors:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. Office of Aviation Research
Subject/TRT Terms:

Activation Airplanes Canisters Carboard Combustible Materials Combustion Fires Ignition Oxygen Equipment Oxygen Generators Packaging Packing Materials Position(Location) Shipping Containers Sodium Chlorate
Publication/ Report Number:

DOT/FAA/AR-TN99/9
Resource Type:

Tech Report
Geographical Coverage:

United States
Edition:

Technical Notes
Corporate Publisher:

United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Aviation Administration. William J. Hughes Technical Center
Abstract:

This report presents the results of a series of tests performed on oxygen generators contained in cardboard shipping containers and packing materials to witness the probability of ignition in the event one of the generators was activated. Test results indicated that in the presence of an activated generator, combustible materials will produce a fire.
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PDF
Collection(s):

FAA William J. Hughes Technical Center for Advanced Aerospace
Main Document Checksum:

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https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/90177/dot_90177_DS1.pdf
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File Language:

English

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