Posts by WHA International Inc
Case Study: LOX Valve Internal Fire
When operators first discovered an internal leak in Valve V6272A, they weren’t particularly concerned. The valve was located beneath a large liquid oxygen (LOX) tank at an air separation unit…
Read MoreOxygen compatibility and safe-use criteria
Because materials ignite and burn more easily in oxygen-enriched atmospheres, it is important to determine how “compatible” materials are for oxygen service. Once ignited, even small gaskets, O-rings, or other…
Read MoreOxygen Cleaning Inspection Methods
You probably know that specialized cleaning is important for oxygen system safety, but how do you determine if a part is clean? Here at WHA, our technicians clean over 10,000…
Read MoreWhat is an Oxygen-Enriched Atmosphere?
The atmospheric air we breathe is approximately 21% oxygen. Many applications use pure 100% oxygen, but others use mixtures somewhere between 21% and 100%. Industry considers oxygen concentrations above a…
Read MoreWhy Use Hydrogen-Compatible Materials?
If you work with hydrogen, you have probably seen bright red cylinders like these. They have been utilized safely in industry for many years, but oddly enough, they are made…
Read MoreWHA Provides Oxygen Ventilator Fire Risk Analysis
The world needs ventilators, and ventilators use medical oxygen. As the demand for oxygen ventilators increases, new designs are rapidly being developed. WHA has investigated fires in nearly every industry…
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