Assessment of the Flammability of Aircraft Hydraulic Fluids

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Title
Assessment of the Flammability of Aircraft Hydraulic Fluids
Date
1979
Index Abstract
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Photo Quality
Incomplete
Report Number
AFAPL TR 79-2055
Corporate Author
Monsanto Research Corporation
Date Issued
1979-07-01
Extent
85
Identifier
ADA076521
Access Rights
Approved for public release; distribution unlimited.
Distribution Classification
1
DTIC Record Exists
Yes
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Abstract
The main thrust of the program was directed toward two objectives: (1) development of apparatus for the measurement of ignitability characteristics of fluids at high temperatures (up to 930 C), and (2) the use of that and other apparatus for the determination of ignitability, flame propagation properties, and heats of combustion of a number of aircraft fluids. These included currently used hydraulic fluids, candidate nonflammable hydraulic fluids, and other aircraft fluids such as lubricants, fuels, and heat transfer fluids. The studies were successful in the identification of candidate nonflammable hydraulic fluids. These fluids were identified as Halocarbon AO-8, Freon E6.5, and Brayco 814Z. A semiautomatic ignition test apparatus was built that can be used for measurements at temperatures up to 1000 C. The operation range of a hot manifold ignition test apparatus was extended up to 930 C.
Report Availability
Full text available
Publisher
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH : Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory, Air Force Systems Command
Laboratory
Air Force Aero Propulsion Laboratory
Provenance
Rick Gaines
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Creator
Parts, Leo
Media
AFAPLTR79-2055.pdf

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