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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 24
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 June 2020
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v24.a0006544
EISBN: 978-1-62708-290-7
..., as well as recommendations and strategies that can be employed to both prevent and protect against damaging effects from powder exposure, fire and/or explosions, or environmental impact events. dust hazards analysis metal powder handling metal powder hazards safety METAL POWDERS can...
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By John Bootle, Frank Burzesi, Lynda Fiorini
Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 21
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2001
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v21.a0003398
EISBN: 978-1-62708-195-5
... on electromagnetic interference shielding, electrostatic discharge protection, metal plating, fire resistance, and corrosion resistance on composite materials. composites composite laminates fiber-reinforced polymer wet lay-up autoclaves resin transfer molding vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding...
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Published: 01 January 2002
Fig. 42 A 25 cm (10 in.) diam gray cast iron pipe that failed due to graphitic corrosion. The pipe was part of a water supply to a fire protection system. The external surface was covered with soil and the inside surface in contact with water. The pipe had been experienced cracking and through More
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Published: 15 January 2021
Fig. 42 A 25 cm (10 in.) diameter gray cast iron pipe that failed due to graphitic corrosion. The pipe was part of a water supply to a fire-protection system. The external surface was covered with soil and the inside surface in contact with water. The pipe experienced cracking and through More
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By American Welding Society
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005635
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
... and electrical safety are discussed. The article explains the use of personal protective equipment and provides information on protection against fumes, gases, and electromagnetic radiation. It concludes with a discussion on safe handling of compressed gases as well as the prevention and protection of fire...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 24A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v24A.a0006960
EISBN: 978-1-62708-439-0
...) but worth protecting and setting as a condition to operate. Additive manufacturing (AM) shares many elements of risks that are documented and regulated by several authorities, such as those specialized in occupational health and safety and the various fire codes applicable to industries. Therefore...
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By American Welding Society, G.R. Spies, G.C. Barnes, K.L. Brown, W. Beisner ...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001487
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... level, safety rails or lines must be provided to prevent falls as a result of restricted vision from eye protection devices. Safety lines and harnesses can be helpful to restrict workers to safe areas, and to catch them in case of a fall. Unexpected events, such as fire and explosions, do occur...
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Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 1998
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.mhde2.a0003161
EISBN: 978-1-62708-199-3
... alloys are used for lens blocking tube bending, for anchoring chucks and fixtures, and for mounting thin sections such as gas turbine blades for machining. The eutectic fusible alloys, which can be tailored to give a specific melting point find application in temperature control devices and in fire...
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By Andrew Lock
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 11B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 May 2022
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v11B.a0006914
EISBN: 978-1-62708-395-9
..., Canadian Standards Association (CSA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and Underwriters’ Laboratories (UL), all have standards that are used for various purposes. The federal, state, and local governments of the United States also have their own...
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By George Vander Voort
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 9
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v09.a0005650
EISBN: 978-1-62708-177-1
... and chemicals Recirculating tanks Lubricants and abrasives 6. Equipment use Sectioning Mounting Grinding and polishing Electropolishing Etching 7. Facility Facility and equipment maintenance Housecleaning Fume hood air flow Fire extinguishers and fire protection...
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By Daryl E. Crawmer
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005717
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
... Association and the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) for rules, regulations, and guidelines on the proper and safe handling of industrial gases. ASM International and the Thermal Spray Society have published an excellent summary of the safe handling of gases specifically related to thermal spray...
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By Thomas A. Hunter
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 20
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1997
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v20.a0002430
EISBN: 978-1-62708-194-8
..., or maintained by persons skilled in those particular trades. Safety Codes Safety codes, on the other hand, treat only the safety aspects of a particular entity. The Life Safety Code, published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) as their Standard No. 101, sets forth detailed requirements...
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By Hira S. Ahluwalia
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 13C
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v13c.a0004177
EISBN: 978-1-62708-184-9
... or constantly water soaked. A common practice in chemical plants is to turn on the fire protection water systems on a regular basis. This deluges the equipment with water. Some seacoast locations use seawater for the fire protection water. Hot food-processing equipment is regularly washed with tap water, which...
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By R.D. Kane
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 13A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2003
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v13a.a0003610
EISBN: 978-1-62708-182-5
... been successfully used and could be considered where hydrogen generation is not permitted. Ammonia- based systems have also been used for refractory metal pipework where hydrogen generation was prohibited. References 13 , 14 , and 15 contain more detailed information. Fire Protection and First...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1994
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05.a0001279
EISBN: 978-1-62708-170-2
... the iron oxide formed during firing exceeds the amount of iron oxide that is soluble in the coating. The tight, matte-finish layer that results is protective, but it may not meet appearance or severe corrosion requirements. Holes must be designed up to 1.5 mm ( 1 16 in.) oversize to allow...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 11A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 August 2021
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v11A.a0006804
EISBN: 978-1-62708-329-4
... ), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), established in 1961 by a group of fire and explosion investigation professionals, recognized the need for an organization to provide superior technical training and education. Thus, NFPA 921 ( Ref 5 ) was developed as a guide for fire and explosion investigation...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 7
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v07.a0006137
EISBN: 978-1-62708-175-7
... ed. , National Fire Protection Association , Quincy, MA 2. McKinley W. and Nayar H.S. , Safety Considerations in Sintering Atmospheres , Prog. Powder Metall. , Vol 35 , 1979 3. Dwyer J. Jr. , Hansel J.G. , and Philips T. , Temperature Influence...
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By Nicholas Warchol
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 13C
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2006
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v13c.a0004123
EISBN: 978-1-62708-184-9
... of corrosion-protective coatings, general corrosion-protection maintenance, and appropriate fixes and procedures that can be implemented by soldiers in-field to stop continued corrosion of armament equipment. coatings protective coatings quality control general corrosion protection maintenance...
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By D.B. Holliday
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001354
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... withstand exposure to arc radiation and better protect exposed skin surfaces. When noise has been determined to be excessive in the work area, ear protection should be used. This can also be used to prevent spatter from entering the ear. Conventional fire prevention requirements, such as removal...
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By Rebecca Tuszynski
Series: ASM Desk Editions
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 November 1995
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.emde.a0003029
EISBN: 978-1-62708-200-6
... Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), Underwriters' Laboratories (UL), and government agencies. While 43 ASTM standards, 23 UL standards, 11 NFPA standards, and many others...