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SELECTED TECHNICAL PAPERSSTP1596Editors:Samuel Edgar Davis,Theodore A.SteinbergFlammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres:14th VolumeASTM Stock#STP1596 DOI:10.1520/STP1596-EBASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.Printed in the U.S.A.Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication DataISBN:978-0-8031-7637-9ISSN:0899-6652Copyright 2016 ASTM INTERNATIONAL,West Conshohocken,PA.All rights reserved.This material may not be reproduced or copied,in whole or in part,in any printed,mechanical,electronic,film,or other distribution and storage media,without the written consent of the publisher.Photocopy RightsAuthorization to photocopy items for internal,personal,or educational classroom use,or the internal,personal,or educational classroom use of specific clients,is granted by ASTM International provided that the appropriate fee is paid to the Copyright Clearance Center,222 Rosewood Drive,Danvers,MA 01923,Tel:(978)646-2600;http:/ Society is not responsible,as a body,for the statements and opinions expressed in this publication.ASTM International does not endorse any products represented in this publication.Peer Review PolicyEach paper published in this volume was evaluated by two peer reviewers and at least one editor.The authors addressed all of the reviewers comments to the satisfaction of both the technical editor(s)and the ASTM International Committee on Publications.The quality of the papers in this publication reflects not only the obvious eforts of the authors and the technical editor(s),but also the work of the peer reviewers.In keeping with long-standing publication practices,ASTM International maintains the anonymity of the peer reviewers.The ASTM International Committee on Publications acknowledges with appreciation their dedication and contribution of time and efort on behalf of ASTM International.Citation of PapersWhen citing papers from this publication,the appropriate citation includes the paper authors,“paper title,”STP title,STP number,book editor(s),ASTM International,West Conshohocken,PA,year,page range,Paper doi,listed in the footnote of the paper.A citation is provided on page one of each paper.Printed in Eagan,MN July,2016THIS COMPILATION OF Selected Technical Papers,STP1596,Flammability and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres:14th Volume,contains peer-reviewed papers that were presented at a symposium held April 1315,2016,in San Antonio,Texas,USA.Te symposium was sponsored by ASTM International Committee G04 on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres.Symposium Chairpersons and STP Editors:Samuel Edgar DavisNASA,George C.Marshall Space Flight CenterHuntsville,AL,USATeodore A.SteinbergQueensland University of TechnologyBrisbane,Queensland,AustraliaForewordvOverviewixKeynote AddressSpace Exploration and Fire Technology at Southwest Research InstituteLearning from the Past and Preparing for the Future 1Walter D.DowningTest MethodsA Method for Autogenous Ignition Temperature Determination of Metal Through Induction Heating 15Joel Stoltzfus and Timothy D.GallusStatistical Considerations for Adiabatic Compression Testing 37Barry E.Newton and Theodore A.SteinbergImproved ASTM G72 Test Method for Ensuring Adequate Fuel-to-Oxidizer Ratios 49Alfredo Juarez and Susana A.HarperAutogenous Ignition Test Approach for Hyperbaric Oxygen(HBO2)and Other Low-Pressure Oxygen Applications 62Gwenael J.Chifoleau,Richard Barry,Barry E.Newton,and Nicholas LinleyCleaning and Contamination ControlResults of the Test Program for Replacement of AK-225G Solvent for Cleaning NASA Propulsion Oxygen Systems 76Nikki M.Lowrey and Mark A.MitchellNASA Independent Assessment of Ambient Pressure Liquid Oxygen(LOX)Impact Testing of Halogenated Solvents 109H.R.Ross and S.J.GentzContentsviAn Improved Approach for Analyzing the Oxygen Compatibility of Solvents and Other Oxygen-Flammable Materials for Use in Oxygen Systems 137Susana A.Harper,Alfredo Juarez,Stephen F.Peralta,Joel Stoltzfus,Christina Pia Arpin,and Harold D.BeesonAnalysis of Risks to Oxygen Systems from Particulate and Fiber Contaminants and Derivation of Cleanliness Requirements 152Nikki M.LowreyFactors Afecting NVR Contaminant Fire Risk 185Bradley S.Forsyth,Gwenael J.A.Chifoleau,Barry E.NewtonFailure and Incident InvestigationsFatal Accident from an Oxygen Fire in an Indian Steel Plant in 2012:Unresolved Questions 205Kanchan ChowdhuryAuto Ignition Temperature Test Chamber Fire Investigation 234Jonathan M.Tylka and Timothy D.GallusInvestigation of a Fire in a Liquid Oxygen Bulk Delivery Tank 246Barry E.Newton and John SchumacherFailure Analysis of a Liquid Oxygen Gate Valve Fire 265Gwenael J.A.Chifoleau,Elliot T.Forsyth,and Barry E.NewtonStainless Steel Plug Valve Incident in High Pressure Oxygen:Delrin Seat and Silicone-Based Lubricant 286Jared D.Hooser,Bradley S.Forsyth,Gwenael J.A.Chifoleau,and Barry E.NewtonResearch on Materials and OperationsPr