Safety problems in the use of liquid hydrogen
Abstract
Cryogenic and combustion hazards associated with the use of liquid hydrogen are examined. Cryogenic hazards include contamination by condensed air, excessive pressures, damage to exposed materials, and human tissue destruction. Procedures are considered for avoiding the formation of flammable mixtures in liquid hydrogen containers or in the atmosphere, and for avoiding ignition sources. Safety features for storage sites and methods of fighting hydrogen fires are discussed.
- Publication:
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In: International Workshop on Hydrogen and its Perspectives
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977hip.....2.....F
- Keywords:
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- Cryogenic Fluid Storage;
- Hydrogen Fuels;
- Liquid Hydrogen;
- Safety Factors;
- Biological Effects;
- Combustion Chambers;
- Fire Control;
- Flammability;
- Fossil Fuels;
- Hazards;
- Leakage;
- Position (Location);
- Space Programs;
- Transportation;
- Engineering (General)