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Issue Date	Articles	File Size
Spring 2010 Vol. 18 No. 2	Effect of Reactant Consumption on Self Accelerating Decomposition Temperature A Successful Characterization of Runaway Reaction Leading to T2 Explosion Chemisens CPA202 – An Overview New Approved Screening Tool For Dust Cloud Explosibility!	(6.57 Mb)
Winter 2010 Vol. 17 No. 1	Modelling Vinyl Chloride Polymerization Kinetics A Practical Approach to Relief System Sizing for Reactive Systems	(2.75 Mb)
Fall 2009 Vol. 16 No. 4	Evaluating Electrostatic Dust Hazards A Simple and Cost Effective Method for Determination of the Self-accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT): Part II - Solids or Viscous Liquids Copolymerization of Monomers with Different Copolymerization Parameters FAI Supporting Education: Interview with David Mody, Queen's University	(1,123 Kb)
Summer 2009 Vol. 16 No. 3	A Simple and Cost Effective Method for Determination of the Self-Accelerating Decomposition Temperature (SADT): Part I - Non-Viscous or Well Stirred Liquids Combustible Dust Testing and Analysis at FAI FAI Users Forum - Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization using ChemiSens Chemical Process Analyzer (CPA202) Reaction Calorimeter FAI Supporting Education - Interview with Prof.Ralph W. Pike, Louisiana State University	(1,781 Kb)
Spring 2009 Vol. 16 No. 2	Vent Sizing for Fire Emergencies Limits of Flammability of Chemicals at Elevated Temperature and Pressure Using a 5-L Parr Vessel Reactor Battery Cell Testing Carbon Capture in the CPA202 VSP2 Users Forum - Ensure Well-Mixed Samples	(1,905 Kb)
Winter 2009 Vol. 16 No. 1	ARC Users Forum - Choosing an ARC Bomb Condensed-Phase Combustion Characteristics: Burn Velocity and Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) Copolymerization of Vinyl Pyrrolidone and Vinyl Imidazole Value of Metered Reagent Injections Under Adiabatic Conditions Interview with Dr. Joseph Louvar, Wayne State University	(1,457 Kb)
Fall 2008 Vol. 15 No. 4	Two-Phase Flows Through SRVs Redox Initiation in Suspension Polymerization of Vinyl Chloride AIChE and SACHE Safety Certificate Program - Interview with Prof. Ronald J. Willey, Northeastern University Secondary Dust Explosions	(1,710 Kb)
Summer 2008 Vol. 15 No. 3	Fugitive Dust Control - Don't Let it Sit Around Quick Hazard Screening by Closed Cell ARSST Using Standard ARC Bombs Optimal Production Rate in PVC Latex Reaction ARSST Users Forum: Thermal Scan vs. Adiabatic Hold Experiments The Hanford Spent Nuclear Fuel Project and K Basins Cleanup Project FAI's Dedication to Education	(3,433 Kb)
Spring 2008 Vol. 15 No. 2	FAI is pleased 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 TSADTfor 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	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 H2 02 ) 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	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	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 Inhibitorfrom 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	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 Simulation using the VSP2 apparatus Large Scale Containment System Evaluation 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	Easy to Use Formulas Allow You to Quickly Screen and Assess the Adequacy of Your Emergency Relief Systems An Improved Procedure for Vapor Sysem Vent Sizing Using RSST Data Runaway Reaction Characterization and Vent Sizing Based on DIERS Methodology DIERS Users Group Vent Sizing Design Problem	(3.08 Mb)
Spring/Summer 1996	Specialized RSST System for Propagation Testing SACHE Workshop help for University Professors	(3.81Mb)
Summer 1995	FAI Introduces VSP2 VSSPH, Vent Sizing Software Program for Hybrid Systems Runaway Reaction Characterization Based on DIERS Methodology Flame Spreading on Shallow Fuel Layers	(4.1 Mb)
Spring 1995	RSST Version 1.91: "Heat and Hold" Flammability Testing Generalized Compartment Analyzer VSSP, Version 2.0	(3.53Mb)
Winter 1994	Sizing Safety Relief Valves for Flashing Liquid Flammability Testing RSST Version 1.9 Dust Explosion Testing Why Choose FAI? Pool Fires	(2.93 Mb)
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