SCBA Cylinders Material Science MEEN 3311

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SCBA CylindersMaterial ScienceMEEN 3311
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Three Basic Types

• Steel
• Composite
• Aluminum

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Steel

• Heavy
• Limited Air Capacity
• Increases difficulty of movement
• Hydro Test every 3 Years
• Susceptible to corrosion

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Aluminum

• Lighter than Steel Heavier than composite
• Susceptible to corrosion
• More easily damaged than steel

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Composite

• Lightest
• Maximum air capacity
• Non-corrosive
• Tough
• Non-repairable

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Sources

• http//www.luxfercylinders.com/products/lifesuppor
  t/specifications/us_imperial.shtml
• http//www.lagrangefd.org/Tools20of20the20Trade
  .htm
• http//www.msanet.com/catalog/product733.html
• www.americanairworks.com/ exp_scba/steel_cyl.html