NASA-LLIS-0248
Lessons Learned - Cleaning Fluids
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| Organization: | NASA |
| Publication Date: | 6 August 1993 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 2 |
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Description of Driving Event:
An explosion occurred during the cleaning operation of a tank containing nitrogen tetroxide and residual hydrazine. The cleaning fluid used was trichloroethylene, considered to be inert and compatible with the chemicals involved. The intensity of the explosion killed two workmen. Bench tests were run with conflicting results and further tests were planned.
Document History
NASA-LLIS-0248
August 6, 1993
Lessons Learned - Cleaning Fluids
Description of Driving Event:
An explosion occurred during the cleaning operation of a tank containing nitrogen tetroxide and residual hydrazine. The cleaning fluid used was trichloroethylene,...
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