ASTM G88

1.1 This guide applies to the design of systems for oxygen or oxygen-enriched service but is not a comprehensive document. Specifically, this guide addresses system factors that affect the avoidance of ignition and fire. It does not thoroughly address the selection of materials of construction for which Guides G 63 and G 94 are available, nor does it cover mechanical, economic or other design considerations for which well-known practices are available. This guide also does not address issues concerning the toxicity of nonmetals in breathing gas or medical gas systems.

The American Society for Testing and Materials takes no position respecting the validity of any evaluation methods asserted in connection with any item mentioned in this guide. Users of this guide are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such evaluation methods and data and the risk of use of such evaluation methods and data are entirely their own responsibility.

This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents

ASTM Standards
G128 Guide for Controlling the Hazards and Risks in Oxygen Enriched Systems
G175 Test Method for Evaluating the Ignition Sensitivity and Fault Tolerance of Oxygen Regulators Used for Medical and Emergency Applications
G63 Guide for Evaluating Nonmetallic Materials for Oxygen Service
G72 Test Method for Autogenous Ignition Temperature of Liquids and Solids in a High-Pressure Oxygen-Enriched Environment
G74 Test Method for Ignition Sensitivity of Materials to Gaseous Fluid Impact
G93 Practice for Cleaning Methods for Material and Equipment Used in Oxygen-Enriched Environments
G94 Guide for Evaluating Metals for Oxygen Service
Compressed Gas Association Documents
CGAPS-15 Toxicity Considerations of Nonmetallic Materials in Medical Oxygen Cylinder Valves
ASTM Manual
Manual36 Safe Use of Oxygen and Oxygen Systems: Guidelines for Oxygen System Design, Materials Selection, Operations, Storage, and Transportation
European Industrial Gases Association Documents
EIGA/IGCDoc73/00/E High-Pressure Breathing Gas Systems Toxicity Risks of Using Non Metallic Materials

Index Terms

burning; burn-resistant materials; combustion; contamination; fire; heat of compression; ignition; oxygen-enriched atmosphere; oxygen service; oxygen system; particle impact; propagation; system cleanness

Citing ASTM Standards

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