Standard Guide for Control of Hazards and Risks in Oxygen Enriched Systems

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
ASTM	10/01/2015	15

Category: ASTM

Description

ASTM G128/G128M – Standard Guide for Control of Hazards and Risks in Oxygen Enriched Systems

1.1 This guide covers an overview of the work of ASTM Committee G04 on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres. It is a starting point for those asking the question: “What are the risks associated with my use of oxygen?” This guide is an introduction to the unique concerns that must be addressed in the handling of oxygen. The principal hazard is the prospect of ignition with resultant fire, explosion, or both. All fluid systems require design considerations, such as adequate strength, corrosion resistance, fatigue resistance, and pressure safety relief. In addition to these design considerations, one must also consider the ignition mechanisms that are specific to an oxygen-enriched system. This guide outlines these ignition mechanisms and the approach to reducing the risks.