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THE POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD OF OIL DRIP TRAYS USING SAND OR SAWDUST AS AN ABSORBENT

Elkins, G.H., 1957. THE POSSIBLE FIRE HAZARD OF OIL DRIP TRAYS USING SAND OR SAWDUST AS AN ABSORBENT. Fire Research Notes 334


ABSTRACT

In connection with the possible fire hazard associated with the use of sand or sawdust as an absorbent in oil pump drip trays, tests have been made to assess the extent to which sand and sawdust, impregnated with some fuel and lubricating oils, will burn with a self-supporting flame after ignition by a small source.



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