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Hazardous Materials

Hazardous Materials. Oxygen Cylinders. 7 cylinders in luggage bay had minimal fire damage 11 cylinders in passenger compartment had extensive fire damage. Cylinder Design. Cylinder contains large quantities of oxygen compressed to 2,015 psig Valve assembly pressure relief device (burst disk).

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Hazardous Materials

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  1. Hazardous Materials

  2. Oxygen Cylinders • 7 cylinders in luggage bay had minimal fire damage • 11 cylinders in passenger compartment had extensive fire damage

  3. Cylinder Design • Cylinder contains large quantities of oxygen compressed to 2,015 psig • Valve assembly pressure relief device (burst disk)

  4. Burst Disk • Actuates between 3,025–3,360 psig • Fully pressurized cylinder reaches this range between 260º–315º F

  5. Aluminum Cylinder Failure • Aluminum melting range between 1,020º–1,206º F • Aluminum begins to lose its strength when heated • Without a burst disk, internal cylinder pressure rapidly causes failure above 600º F

  6. Valve Examination • One burst disk actuated, relieving pressure as designed • Two burst disks did not actuate, indicating cylinder failure

  7. Aluminum Cylinder Pressurization • Compressed Gas Association tests • Fullypressurized cylinder in fire • Burst disk actuates • Prevents failure • NTSB study • Partially pressurized cylinder <78% gas • Heated in excess of 400° F • Cylinder fails • Burst disk does not actuate

  8. Rescue Efforts • Burst of fire due to cylinder failure • Temperatures in excess of 400 F • Conditions in motorcoach quickly became overwhelming • Cylinders failed after successful rescue no longer possible

  9. Aluminum Cylinder Hazards • Significant pressure • Fire exposure may result in cylinder failure, pressure surge, and projectiles • Danger to public and responders • DOT regulations do not address partially pressurized cylinders exposed to heat

  10. Summary • Standards needed for safe transportation of partially pressurized aluminum cylinders to prevent failure • Guidance necessary for protection of emergency personnel and public responding to vehicle fires

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