Oil Fires and Explosions in Compressed Air Systems

Abstract

FIRES and oil explosions are known to have occurred in compressed air systems since the earliest days of the air compressor. Attempts to make systematic surveys of the extent of the hazard have never given very comprehensive results, but there is no doubt that it deserves serious attention.

Citation

SMITH, A.C. (1959), "Oil Fires and Explosions in Compressed Air Systems", Industrial Lubrication and Tribology, Vol. 11 No. 4, pp. 12-18. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb052563