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Safety in the handling of cryogenic fluids /

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This is the first volume in 25 years to address the important safety problems concerning the handling of cryogenic fluids. Authors Frederick J. Edeskuty and Walter F. Stewart propose solutions to these problems and discuss the vital concerns that have arisen since the early 1970s particularly large...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Edeskuty, F. J.
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Stewart, Walter F.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Plenum Press, [1996]
Series:International cryogenics monograph series.
Subjects:
Low temperature engineering > Safety measures.
Technische Sicherheit.
Tieftemperaturtechnik.
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction
  • Physiological hazards
  • Embrittlement of materials
  • Stresses caused by thermal contraction
  • Buildup of pressure in closed systems
  • Condensation
  • Combustion hazards
  • Combustion properties
  • Oxygen hazards
  • Slush hydrogen
  • Guidelines, standards, and regulations
  • Safety problems needing further investigation
  • Accidents : prevention and examples.