Overheating

Finally, under the heading Specific pressure equipment requirements specific requirements are set out for equipment with a risk of overheating, for piping and, last but not least, specific quantitative requirements which set out a series of safety factors for certain pressure equipment. These latter provisions apply as a general rule which means that a manufacturer or a harmonised standard may deviate from these factors if it can be demonstrated that appropriate measures have been taken to achieve an equivalent level of safety. 

Telia F D, Ercolessi F and Tosatti E 1995 Maximum overheating and partial wetting of nonmelting solid surfaces Phys. Rev. Lett. 74 3201... 

Place in the flask 2 g. of benzophenone, 15 ml. of isopropanol and 2 5 g. of aluminium isopropoxide. This mixture has now to be heated gently under reflux so that the temperature registered by the thermometer in the column does not exceed 80°, i.e., so that only acetone distils. For this purpose, the flask should preferably be heated in an oil-bath direct heating, even over an asbestos sheet, may cause local overheating and decomposition the use of a water-bath on the other hand may make the column undesirably damp. 

While the sodium ethoxide solution is cooling, prepare a solution of 7 7 g. of finely powdered iodine in 60 ml. of ether. When this solution is ready, add 9 ml. (9 6 g.) of ethyl malonate to the ethanolic sodium ethoxide solution, mix w ell and then allow to stand for 30-60 seconds not longer) then cautiously add the ethereal solution of the iodine, mixing thoroughly during the addition in order to avoid local overheating by the heat of the reaction. (If, after the ethyl malonate has been added to the sodium ethoxide, a considerable delay occurs before the iodine is added, the yield of the final product is markedly decreased.)... 

Now roll up the Carius tube (while still in a vertical position) in a strip of ordinary thick drying paper, and then place it in the heavy iron protector tube if the Carius tube is too short and tends to disappear within the iron tube, a short section of old glass tubing should first be placed in the iron tube so that the capillary of the Carius tube just projects. The function of the paper is to protect the Carius tubing from being scratched, and also (more important) to prevent the local overheating which would otherwise occur at places where the Carius tube is in direct contact with the iron tube. The sealed tube, throughout its manipulation, should be left as nearly vertical as possible, so that the contents do not leave the rounded end. 

Carbon disulphide. When working with this solvent, its toxicity (it is a blood and nerve poison) and particularly its high inflammability should be home in mind. Distillation of appreciable quantities of carbon disulphide should be carried out in a water bath at 55-65° it has been known to ignite from being overheated on a steam bath. 

The element has a metallic, bright silver luster. It is relatively stable in air at room temperature, and is readily attacked and dissolved, with the evolution of hydrogen, but dilute and concentrated mineral acids. The metal is soft enough to be cut with a knife and can be machined without sparking if overheating is avoided. Small amounts of impurities can greatly affect its physical properties. 

In bofh CW and pulsed lasers fhe dye solution musf be kepf moving to prevenf overheating and decomposition. In a pulsed laser fhe dye is continuously flowed fhrough fhe confaining cell. Alternatively, magnetic stirring may be adequate for low repetition rates and relatively low power. In a CW laser fhe dye solution is usually in fhe form of a jef flowing rapidly across fhe laser cavify. 

Under normal processing conditions at 300—350°C, Tefzel resins are not subject to autocatalytic degradation. However, extended overheating can result in "blow-backs" through extmder feed hopper or barrel front. 

Aluminum bromide and chloride are equally active catalysts, whereas boron trifluoride is considerably less active probably because of its limited solubiUty in aromatic hydrocarbons. The perchloryl aromatics are interesting compounds but must be handled with care because of their explosive nature and sensitivity to mechanical shock and local overheating. 

Defects such as hot tears or laps, quench cracks, localized overheating during stress rehef, and corrosion may occur during the tubemaking process (154). Magnetic particle, ultrasonic, and visual inspection techniques are used to ensure that relatively few tubes enter service with significant defects. 

In addition to these mechanical problems there are two aspects of the compression process which relate specifically to ethylene. Eirst, there is a tendency for small amounts of low molecular weight polymer to be formed and, second, the gas may decompose into carbon, hydrogen, and methane if it becomes overheated during compression. Cavities in which the gas can collect and form polymer, which hardens with time or in which the gas can become hot, need to be avoided. 

The vegetable-tanning materials are commercially extracted using hot water. The extraction is normally done in countercurrent extractors that permit the final removal of the extracts with fresh water. The dilute extracts are then evaporated to the desired concentration in multiple effect evaporators. Some extracts may be further dried by spray drying or any other means that proves effective without overheating the extract. Extract preparation depends on the type of extract, the si2e of the operation, and the desired concentration of the final product. 

Chemical Hazards. Chemical manufacturers and employees contend with various ha2ards inherent ia productioa of evea commonplace materials. For example, some catalysts used ia the manufacture of polyethylene (see Olefin polymers) ignite when exposed to air or explode if allowed to become too warm the basic ingredient ia fluorocarboa polymers, eg, Tefloa (see Fluorine compounds, organic), can become violently self-reactive if overheated or contaminated with caustic substances (45,46) one of the raw materials for the manufacture of acryflc fibers (see Fibers, acrylic) is the highly toxic hydrogen cyanide (see Cyanides). 

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