Hyperbaric Chamber Fire Safety

These papers are more general reviews of the topics listed and have been selected based on searches of the Rubicon Research Repository (RRR) and questions found in online forums. They are meant to serve as a starting point for anyone interested in the contents of our collection. This is by NO means an exhaustive search or list of categories. We will continue to build on this resource as we have time so please check back with us.

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Rosales, Shoffstall, and Stoltzfus. (2007) Guide for Oxygen Compatibility Assessments on Oxygen Components and Systems. NASA/TM-2007-213740. RRR ID: 4861

Butler, Hamilton, Chowdhury, and Allen. (2006) Hyperbaric chamber fire in Peru on 2006 February 8: Probable cause and safety recommendations. UHMS Abstract. RRR ID: 3768

Natoli. (2002) Air amplifier replaces electric blower in oxygen eduction system to enhance fire safety. UHMS Abstract. RRR ID: 1227

Sheffield, Desuatels, Workman, and Sheffield. (1998) Hyperbaric chamber fires: An update. UHMS Abstract. RRR ID: 644

Sheffield and Desautels. (1997) Hyperbaric and hypobaric chamber fires: a 73-year analysis. Undersea Hyperb Med. 24(3):153-64. RRR ID: 2275

Wood. (1997) The risk of static spark ignition in enriched oxygen environments. UHMS Abstract. RRR ID: 295

Oxer. (1996) Chamber Failure. SPUMS Journal RRR ID: 6344

Youn, Gordon, Moran, and Brown. (1989) Fire in the Multiplace Hyperbaric Chamber. J. Hyperbaric Med 4(2):63-67.
RRR ID: 4395

Galasyn. (1968) A survey of fire prevention problems in closed oxygen-containing environments. NSMRL Technical Report. RRR ID: 4599

Dorr and Schreiner. (1969) Region of noncombustion, flammability limits of hydrogen-oxygen mixtures, full scale combustion and extinguishing tests and screening of flame-resistant materials. (Fire 2). RRR ID: 4628

Huggett, Von Elbe, and Haggerty. (1968) The Combustibility of Materials in Oxygen-Helium and Oxygen-Nitrogen Atmospheres. RRR ID: 4600

Cook, Meierer, and Shields. (1967) Screening of flame-resistant materials and comparison of helium with nitrogen for use in diving atmospheres. (Fire 1). RRR ID: 4626

Brooks Air Force Base. (1967) Proceedings of fire hazards and extinguishment conference. RRR ID: 4601