Posts by WHA International Inc
Real world oxygen fire evidence underscores the need for safety
Over 30+ years of investigating oxygen fires at WHA International, Inc., we have documented hundreds of incidents and related fire-damaged artifacts.
Read MoreWHA’s Hydrogen Fire Risk Management Philosophy
Simulation of hydrogen deflagration, an explosion that occurs when hydrogen gas mixes with air or oxygen and then ignitesHydrogen is a valuable resource with incredible potential. Over the past decade,…
Read MoreWhy clean for oxygen service?
Recently, updates were published for two important international standards that provide guidance and best practices for oxygen cleaning. Previously, both the Compressed Gas Association (CGA) and the European Industrial Gases…
Read MoreThe Evolution of Particle Impact Ignition Testing in Oxygen
Earlier this year, ASTM hosted a two-day workshop on particle impact ignition organized by the ASTM Committee G04 on the Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen Enriched Atmospheres. The event was held…
Read MoreCase Study: Aluminum Oxygen Tank Fires Initiated by Impact
In recent years, several notable oxygen tank fires have occurred after a fall or sudden impact. WHA is actively investigating what went wrong.
Read MoreWHA to Participate in ASTM Particle Impact Ignition Workshop
WHA International will participate in a particle impact ignition workshop organized by the ASTM Committee G04 from April 25-26, 2023.
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