Burst Discs
How Firefighters Should Approach High Pressure Bottle/Cylinder Training
Introduction Firefighters encounter many risks while on duty, including hazardous
Don Kinney
May 31, 2023
Inspections
Proper insertion of cylinder valves
Proper insertion of cylinder valves help prevents leaking. A clean surface, proper lubrication and proper torque ensure a tight seal between the cylinder and the valve.
Don Kinney
December 16, 2021
Burst Discs
Cylinders and Fires; Why some go boom and others just poof
When cylinders are exposed to fires, why do some of them explode and others do not?
Don Kinney
March 5, 2021
Cylinder Safety
One fatality and $890,000 fine when safety is ignored
Failing to follow basic cylinder handling procedures caused loss of life, damage and a large court fine. Uncapped cylinders fell over, causing a cascade effect.
Don Kinney
August 2, 2020
Burst Discs
Cylinder Causes People to Crawl Through Glass
When dealing with high-pressure gases, cylinder technicians need to be aware of the numerous hazards: Corrosion, falling cylinders dislodging valves, burst discs rupturing, and decibel levels of escaping gases. The technician, or anyone handling a high-pressure cylinder, needs to be aware of the cylinder and its surroundings during use.
Don Kinney
April 4, 2020
Cylinder
600 PSI Cylinder Travels 1/4 Mile
This specific incident involved two employees moving a 600 psi (41 bar) Halon (fire suppression) cylinder to be weighed. Not knowing the exact specifications of this 4BW cylinder or capacity it is within the range of 48” (1.2m) tall and around 200 lbs (90 kilos).
Don Kinney
February 6, 2020
