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Author
Loftus, J. J. | Maldonado-Rosado, A. | Allen, P. J.
Title
Evaluation of the MSHA Temperature-Pressure Spray Ignition Test for Hydraulic Fluids. Final Report.
Coporate
National Bureau of Standards, Gaithersburg, MD
Sponsor
Bureau of Mines, Pittsburgh, PA Mine Safety and Health Administration, Triadelhia, WV
Report
NBSIR 81-2373, October 1981, 44 p.
Distribution
Available from National Technical Information Service
Keywords
coal mines | fire tests | hydraulic fluids | sprays
Abstract
The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) Temperature-Pressure Spray Ignition Test for determining the fire resistance of hydraulic fluids was evaluated in spray ignition test on 14 different hydraulic fluids including water glycols, synthetics, and invert emulsions. Results of these and of other tests designed to evaluate the test method and its procedures are discussed in this report.