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Spring 2008 - Vol. 15 No. 2	FAI is plesaed to represent* ChemiSens in North America	* Non-Equilibrium Saturated and Subcooled Flashing Flows * Using Calculated Adiabatic Flame Temperatures to Assist in Flammability Envelope Prediction Calculate Characteristic Time to Runaway Interview with Prof Jan Wagner from Oklahoma State University	(1,833 Kb)
Winter 2008 - Vol. 15 No. 1	* Deflagration Venting - NFPA 68 2007 Edition	* Application of the Integral Method to Waterhammer Transient in a Pipe Line with Entrapped Air * Updated Version of the ARSST Software, Version 4.4 VSP Users Forum - New Test Cell Chem-E-Car Competition	(2,625 Kb)
Fall 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 4	* A Data Interpretation Exercise -50% DTBP in Toluene	* U.S. CSB Video Review - Reactive Hazards: Dangers of Uncontrolled Chemical Reactions * Testing Hazards of Novel Dusts * Reduce Version 2.0.5 Software Release * Interview with Prof. David Murhammer, The U. of Iowa	(1,487 Kb)
Summer 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 3	* Using the ARSST to Study Nitration Reactions	* Venting of Highly Energetic Gassy Systems * Evaporation Rates from Flammable Liquid Spills Indoors and Ventilation Rates for Controlling Flammable Vapor	(654 Kb)
Spring 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 2	* Closed Cell ARSST Testing	* Dust Explosion Characterization and Hazard Assessment, Part 2 * Primary Dust Explosion Strength Required to Initiate Secondary Dust Explosion * A Generalized Deflagration Vent Sizing Formula	(2,215 Kb)
Winter 2007 - Vol. 14 No. 1	* Available ARSST Test Cells * Determine Incubation Time to Runaway for Acrylic Monomers * First Order Rate Constant Evaluation	* Determination of T_SADTfor Self- Reactive Substances: Reactant Shape Sensitivity * Dust Explosion Characterization and Hazard Assessment	(1,355 Kb)
Fall 2006 - Vol. 13 No. 4	* Adiabatic Hold Testing Using the ARSST * Surge Volume Containment for High Pressure Tests	* Predicting Deflagration Pressure Rise Starting From Elevated Pressure and Temperature * Thrust Force Calculations for Two-Phase Flows	(1,274 Kb)
Summer 2006 - Vol. 13 No. 3	* Accommodate Gassy Systems in Closed VSP Tests	* Closed Cell ARSST Testing * Too Phazed by Two-Phase Flow: Make Direct Use of Single Phase Flow Information * VSP2 Update: New Software Release	(1,984 Kb)
Spring 2006 - Vol. 13 No. 2	NONE	* High-Momentum Volatile Liquid Release: Flammable Mass and Combustion Over- pressure * Simple Two-Phase Hybrid Vent Model	(584 Kb)
Winter 2006 - Vol. 13 No. 1	* Solids Testing in the ARSST	* FATE 2.0: Facility Flow, Aerosol,Thermal, and Explosion Model * Development of Check Valve Characteristic Curves with TREMOLO 3 Dynamic Check Valve Model * Revisiting DIERS Two- Phase Methodology Twenty Years Later: Reactive Hybrid Systems	(989 Kb)
Fall 2005 - Vol. 12 No. 3	* Comparison of ARSST and VSP2 (Glass Test Cells with H202)	* New Software Release for the Advanced Reactive System Screening Tool (ARSST) * Revisiting DIERS Two- Phase Methodology Twenty Years Later: Reactive Gassy Systems	(1,172 Kb)
Summer 2005 - Vol. 12 No. 2	Closed Cell Battery Tests Reduction of Organic (Hydrogenation Reaction)	* FTAI (Fast Thermal Activity Interpreter) Update * Revisiting DIERS Two-Phase Methodology Twenty Years Later: Reactive Vapor Systems	(886 Kb)
Spring 2005 - Vol. 12 No. 1	* Isothermal VSP2 Tests to Quantify Gas Generation	* Fire Exposure Vent Sizing: Liquid-Full Vessels with Non-Foamy Systems * Tools for Assessing Hydrogen Peroxide (HP) Stability and Storage Vents	(625 Kb)
Fall 2004 - Vol. 11 No. 2	NONE	* Entrainment of Contaminated Material During Venting * Gassy System Vent Sizing - The Role of Two-Phase Flow	(615 Kb)
Spring/Summer 2004 - Vol. 11 No. 1	* Heat of Mixing in ARSST™	* Software for Reactivity Management * Fast Thermal Activity Interpreter (FTAI) for Controlling Chemical Reaction Hazards	(610 Kb)
Summer 2003 - Vol. 10 No. 2	* Emulsion Polymerization in VSP2™	* Generalized Vent Sizing Equation for Reactive Systems * Correlation of Numerical Solutions for Compressible Gas Flow through a Pipe Fed by an Orifice.	(780 Kb)
Spring 2003 - Vol. 10 No. 1	* Controlled Liquid Addition	* Hand Calculation Methodology for Assessing Two-Phase Flow Blowdown Rates * Vapor and Dust Deflagration for Sonic and Subsonic Venting	(750 Kb)
Fall 2002 - Vol. 9 No. 2	NONE	* Easy Vent Sizing Techniques or Low Pressure Vapor and Dust Deflagration Scenarios * Certify Pressure Relief Valves in Two-Phase Flow Service	(1.55 Mb)
Spring 2002 - Vol. 9 No. 1	* Fast Data Acquisition in VSP™ test cell - Plumbing and Instrumentation	* PRV Sizing Including 3% (Inlet) and 10% (Outlet) Rules * Operation of Reflux Condensers and Flooding Limitations	(2.03 Mb)
Fall 2001	* Safe Test Design * Instructions for High Pressure Piston	* Vent sizing for Propagating Vapor Phase Reactions * Eliminate Oversizing - Vent Well Below Design Pressure * Two-Phase Flashing Flow vs.Compressible Gas Pipe Flow	(2.01 Mb)
Winter 2001	* Deodorizaiton of Stench Gases	* 10 m³ Hybrid Runaway - Flooding Limitation for Reflux Condensers * Prevent BLEVE's * Isothermal VSP2 Testing Characterizes Gassy Decomposition in Dilute Peroxide Solutions	(2.55 Mb)
Spring 2000	Remove Inhibitor from 1, 3 Butadiene ARSST™ Description	* Simple Vent Sizing Methodology (Feb 2000 CEP) * Determine Self- Accelerating Decomposition Temperature, T_SADT * Explosive Hazards Analysis * Updated Reactive System Classification and Vent Sizing Methodology	(2.78 Mb)
Fall / Winter 1999	* Enhanced Magnetic Stirring Capability * Choosing the Appropriate Test Cell	* Vent Sizing for Fire Emergencies * Quantitative Risk Assessment * Preventing Runaway Reactions	(2.05 Mb)
Summer 1999	* Process Safety Program at the University of Iowa * VSP2™ Application: Pressure Regulated Open System to Determine Tempering	* Screen Minimum Requirements for Reactive Chemical Systems * Relief Device Documentation * Emergency Vent Sizing for Internal Vapor Deflagration	(2.07 Mb)
Winter / Spring 1999	* Open Tests with Corrosive Chemicals * VSP2™ Applications: - "Super Stirring" - Cold Temperature Testing (below RT)- Dual 1/16" Fill Lines- External Cooling Coil	* 10 m³ Runaway Reaction Confirms DIERS (FAI) Simplified Vent Sizing Methodology * Easily Determine the Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature, T_SADT	(2.66 Mb)
Summer 1998	* "RSST Serves Education, Too!" by Matt Cline	* Flow Regime Characterization During Emergency Relief * Depressureization Test Techniques and Equipment Using the VSP2 * ASME Code Section VIII Changes for 1998 Deflagration	(1.6 Mb)
Spring 1998	* Modification of a VSP Test Cell with Gas Distribution Plate	* Successful Rupture Disk Installation * RSST Provides Pressure Relief Requirements for Organic Peroxides	(4.55 Mb)
Fall/Winter 1997	* Chlorine Experience	* RSST Provides Interpretation of the Chemical Explosion at the Hanford Site * Modeling Liquid Rainout from Superheated Jet Releases * "Flametec"	(4.25 Mb)
Summer 1997	NONE	* Advantages of On-Site Testing * Direct Contact Condensation Including the Presence of Noncondensables * Mechanical Stirring can Make a Difference * Simple Guidelines for Estimating Flashing Flows	(5.32 Mb)
Spring 1997	* Utility of Pressure Relief Valve Simuilation using the VSP2 apparatus	* Large Scale Containment System Evlaluation * New VSP2 Constant Guard Temperature Software Useful for SADT Testing Upcoming Chemical Process Relief Systems Design Seminar Advanced Demo/Workshop	(4.42 Mb)
Winter 1996	NONE	* Easy to Use Formulas Allow You to Quickly Screen and Assess the Adequacy of Your Emergency Relief Systems * An IMprovedf Procedure for Vapor Sysem Vent Sizing Using RSST Data * Runaway Reaction Character- zation and Vent Sizing Based on DIERS Methodology * DIERS Users Group Vent Sizing Design Problem	(3.08 Mb)
Spring/Summer 1996	NONE	* Specialized RSST System for Propagation Testing * SACHE Workshop help for University Professors	(3.81Mb)
Summer 1995	NONE	* FAI Introduces VSP2 * VSSPH, Vent Sizing Software Program for Hybrid Systems * Runaway Reaction Character- ization Based on DIERS Methodocloogy * Flame Spreading on Shallow Fuel Layers	(4.1 Mb)
Spring 1995	NONE	* RSST Version 1.91: "Heat and Hold" * Flammability Testing * Generalized Compartment Analyzer * VSSP, Version 2.0	(3.53Mb)
Winter 1994	NONE	* Sizing Safety Relief Valves for Flashing Liquid * Flammability Testing * RSST Version1.9 * Dust Explosion Testing" * Why Choose FAI? * Pool Fires	(2.93 Mb)
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