Safety in the Handling of Cryogenic Fluids

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xvii

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2. Introduction

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 1-7

3. Physiological Hazards

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 9-17

4. Embrittlement of Materials

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 19-31

5. Stresses Caused by Thermal Contraction

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 33-51

6. Buildup of Pressure in Closed Systems

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 53-72

7. Condensation

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 73-77

8. Combustion Hazards

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 79-100

9. Combustion Properties

   • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

   Pages 101-116

10. Oxygen Hazards

    • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

    Pages 117-132

11. Slush Hydrogen

    • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

    Pages 133-157

12. Guidelines, Standards, and Regulations

    • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

    Pages 159-179

13. Safety Problems Needing Further Investigation

    • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

    Pages 181-195

14. Accidents: Prevention and Examples

    • Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

    Pages 197-212

15. Back Matter

    Pages 213-234

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The importance of safety in any scientific endeavor is never in question. However, when cryogenic temperatures are involved, safety is especially important. In addition to observing the normal precautions, one must also take into account the variations of physical properties that occur at low temperatures. At these tempera­ tures, some properties not only exhibit large differences from their normal values but also can vary widely over a small temperature range. Before any cryogenic project is started, a thorough knowledge of the possible hazards is necessary. Only in this way can the safest operation be attained. Over the hundred-year history of cryogenic research, this has been shown to be the case. Keeping this requirement in mind is an essential ingredient in the quest for accident-free work. The past four or five decades have seen a great expansion of cryogenic technology. Cryogenic liquids, such as oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, and helium, have become commonly used in a number of different applications and are easily available in any part of the United States and, indeed, almost anywhere in the world. Not only are these liquids available, they have become less expensive and also available in ever larger quantities. As quantities increase, so also do the conse­ quences of mishaps. The future seems to hold promise of ever larger and more widespread use of the common cryogens. Thus, the importance of safety also increases as time progresses.

• Feder
• accident
• combustion
• contract
• cryogenics
• fluid
• hydrogen
• material
• materials
• safety
• stress
• symbols
• tables

`Very readable....an excellent book not only for beginners in cryogenics, but also for those who are experienced.'
Professional Safety

• Los Alamos National Laboratory (Retired), Los Alamos, USA

  Frederick J. Edeskuty, Walter F. Stewart

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