The following is a list of Research Projects and Technical Reports. When you click a report you will see a brief description of the contents, a list of key words related to the content, and a link to the PDF.
If you have any technical questions not addressed by these documents, contact Mark Toughiry, 202-366-4545.
| Title | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Regulation for Small LPG Distribution Systems | Study as mandated by Public Law No: 114-183, 2016, examined the safety of pipeline facilities that transport or store only petroleum gas, or mixtures of petroleum gas and air, for service to 100 or fewer customers. | Nov 14, 2018 |
| Modal acoustic emission (MAE) Examination Specification for Requalification of Composite Overwrapped Pressure Vessels (cylinders and tubes) | This document (standard) describes the use of modal acoustic emission (MAE) testing during periodic inspection and testing (Requalification) of hoop wrapped and fully wrapped composite transportable gas cylinders and tubes, with aluminum-alloy, steel or non-metallic liners or of lineless construction, intended for compressed and liquefied gases under pressure. | May 3, 2018 |
| DOE/DOT Crude Oil Characterization Research Study, Task 2 Test Report on Evaluating Crude Oil Sampling and Analysis Methods | The DOE/DOT Crude Oil Characterization Research Study was designed to evaluate whether crude oils currently transported in North America, exhibit physical or chemical properties that are distinct from conventional crudes, and how these properties associate with combustion hazards that may be realized during transportation and handling. The report presents results from Task 2, investigating which commercially available methods can accurately and reproducibly collect and analyze crude oils for vapor pressure and composition, including dissolved gases. | Dec 28, 2017 |
| Designing Safety Regulations for High-Hazard Industries | Study examined the advantages and disadvantages of performance-based safety regulation and is identifying constraints on U.S. regulators from pursuing this approach. | May 18, 2017 |
| Advanced Analysis and Examination of a Ruptured DOT 3AL Oxygen Cylinder | This project was initiated by PHMSA, Hazardous Materials Engineering and Research Division to determine the root/cause of rupture of an oxygen cylinder on April 2014 and resulted in a personal injury. | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Spills of Diluted Bitumen from Pipelines | Study as mandated by Public Law 112-90, 2011, determined risks from spilled diluted bitumen. | Oct 3, 2016 |
| Effects of Diluted Bitumen on Crude Oil Transmission Pipelines | Study as mandated by Public Law 112-90, 2012, determined whether any increase in the risk of a release exists for pipelines transporting diluted bitumen. | Jan 3, 2013 |
| Basic Requirements for Fully Wrapped Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Lined Cylinders | Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced cylinders. | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Chemical and Metallurgical Analysis of Ruptured DOT-3AL Specification Compressed Gas Cylinder | North Miami Beach, FL | Jun 1, 1994 |
| Confirmation of Filling Densities | Listed in the United Nation (UN) Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. | Nov 1, 2002 |
| DOT FRP-1 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3FC Composite Cylinders | Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating Type 3FC Composite Cylinders. | Feb 17, 1987 |
| DOT FRP-2 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3HW Composite Cylinders | Used by OHM as the basis for evaluating Type 3HW Composite Cylinders. | Jan 14, 1987 |
| Evaluation of Acoustic Emission and Thermography Examinations (AE/TE) in Accessing Impact Damage of FULLY WRAPPED CARBON-FIBER REINFORCED ALUMINUM LINED CYLINDERS (DOT-CFFC) | The objective of this research and development (R&D) project is to develop a nondestructive examination (NDE). | Aug 22, 2008 |
| Evaluation of DOT 3AL 6061-T6 Cylinders to Determine the Crack Initiation Site (CIS) Which Were Detected in Cylinder's Neck Threads | This research project is a part of Failure Investigation and Metallurgical Analysis of DOT 3AL cylinders that were rejected during requalification due to internal neck-cracks. | Aug 19, 2010 |
| Evaluation of Nondestructive Examination for Re-qualification Of Composite Gas | This R&D has been performed to evaluate several NDE methods based on their potential ability to detect common flaws such as impact damage in composite gas cylinders. | Sep 30, 2002 |
| Evaluation of Ruptured DOT-E-7235 Cylinder | Coram, NY | Mar 13, 1993 |
| Fatigue Life Improvement of DOT-CFFC Composite Cylinders | The main purpose of this research work was to addresses aggressive environmental exposure effects on DOT-CFFC composite cylinders, and the use of Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) examination of the cylinders to identify cylinders with compromised strength due to the aggressive environmental exposure. | Dec 1, 2015 |
| Fire Investigation of DOT 3AL Cylinder Failure in Luraville, FL | This report is Evaluation / Analysis of the valve that was on an Oxygen DOT 3AL cylinder that was ruptured in Luraville, FL. | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Forensic Evaluation and Documentation of Pressure Relief Devices (PRDs) of Argon Cryogenic Portable Tank | This research project is a part of Failure Investigation relating to an argon portable tank incident in Port Everglades, Florida. | May 2, 2011 |
| Fractographic and Microstructural Examination of a Ruptured DOT-3AL Specification Compressed Gas Cylinder | Wonderlake, IL | May 3, 1993 |
| Guidance for Conducting Hazardous Materials Flow Studies | Provides step-wise guidance for conducting commodity flow studies for hazardous materials moving by highway. | |
| Hydraulic Pressure Cycling and Performance Evaluation of DOT-3AA Cylinder | Result of a fatigue and performance testing of DOT-3-AA Seamless Steel Cylinders. | Oct 23, 2007 |
| Hydraulic Pressure Cycling and Performance Evaluation of five (5) DOT-3AL 2015 Cylinders | This research project is a part of Failure Investigation and Metallurgical Analysis of DOT 3AL cylinders that were rejected during requalification due to internal neck-cracks. | Feb 5, 2010 |
| Investigation of SCBA Cylinder Failure | Eureka, CA | Mar 4, 1996 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports | Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports performed on DOT-3-AA Seamless Steel Cylinder. | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of Anhydrous Ammonia Cargo Tank (Nurse Tank) | The report is result of a failure analysis and metallurgical analysis of a cargo tank (commonly known as a Nurse Tank). | Jun 20, 2007 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of DOT-3AL-2015 Cylinder T-57003 | Allegan City/Kalamazoo, MI | Sep 9, 1997 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of DOT-3AL-3000 Cylinder J95119 | Key Largo, FL | Mar 17, 2000 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of DOT-3AL2015 Cylinder | Union City, GA | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of DOT-E-6498-2216 Aluminum Gas Cylinder - T119168 | Summerfield, NC | May 3, 1999 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of DOT-E-6498-2216 Cylinder | Roxbury/Morristown, NJ | Jul 1, 1996 |
| Metallurgical Evaluation of DOT-E-7042-3000 Cylinder D-99604 | Riviera Beach, FL | Feb 4, 1998 |
| Navy Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Composite Cylinder Life Extension Research Project | This research project was initiated to assess the risk associated using the US Navy SCBA composite cylinders (DOT FRP-1 and CFFC) beyond their 15 year service life to a maximum of 30 year of service from the original manufacturing date of the cylinder. | Aug 30, 2012 |
| Neck Threads Inspection: External | Basic guidelines for the inspection and evaluation of DOT/TC cylinder (tube) mounting threads with outside diameter greater than or equal 18 | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Phase I - Modeling of Current Standards for Selecting Pressure Vessel Steels (DOT Packaging) to Transport Hydrogen-Bearing Gases | The goal of this project is to determine which laboratory test method(s) can be used to most reliably evaluate steels for the construction of cylinders and tubes used for transportation and storage of compressed natural gases (CNG), hydrogen and hydrogen-bearing gases. | Aug 25, 2016 |
| Pneumatic Pressure Test: Key Largo Cylinder (DOT-3AL-3000 Cylinder J95119) | Key Largo, FL | Oct 4, 2000 |
| Procedure for Removal of Nonconforming Hazardous Materials Packagings from Service | Used by OHM as the basis for removing nonconforming packagings from service. | Jul 31, 2007 |
| Rupture Evaluation Tests for Mechanical strength and Fracture Toughness for DOT-3AL-6351 T6 Alloy Cylinder | North Miami Beach, FL | Jun 1, 1994 |
| Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Composite Cylinder Environmental Exposure Effects on DOT-CFFC Cylinders with Modal Acoustic Emission Examination | The main purpose of this research work was to addresses aggressive environmental exposure effects on DOT-CFFC composite cylinders, and the use of Modal Acoustic Emission (MAE) examination of the cylinders to identify cylinders with compromised strength due to the aggressive environmental exposure. | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Composite Cylinder Life Extension Research Project | This research and development (R&D) project was initiated to assess the risk associated by using the SCBA composite cylinders (DOT FRP-1 and CFFC) at the Municipal Fire Stations beyond their 15 year service life. | Jun 20, 2014 |
| Technical Support Relating to Gas Cylinders Design, Operation and Re-qualification | In the UN Model Regulations, Volume I, Thirteenth revised edition. pertaining. | Nov 1, 2002 |
Updated: Monday, December 3, 2018