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Testing of an Oxygen Depletion Detecting Device for Unvented Gas Fueled Heaters (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Esher R. Kweller

 
9780266933236: Testing of an Oxygen Depletion Detecting Device for Unvented Gas Fueled Heaters (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explores how polyethylene resists environmental stress cracking in real-world containers.

This technical report explains how two high-density polyethylene resins behave under different deformation histories, including uniaxial creep, equal biaxial inflation, bottle inflation, and bent-strip tests. It compares methods, analyzes failure modes in air and in stress-cracking agents, and discusses practical implications for large polyethylene shipping containers.

The study focuses on testing approaches used in industry and research to screen materials, assess processing effects, and guide quality control. It shows how test results can influence material choice, design the testing regime, and interpret time-to-failure data for safety-critical packaging applications.

  • Four deformation histories are examined and compared for stress-crack resistance
  • Differences in failure modes between air and chemical environments are analyzed
  • Practical guidance for material selection and quality control in container manufacturing
  • Discussion of the pros and cons of different testing approaches, including bent-strip and bottle tests

Ideal for readers involved in polymer science, packaging design, and materials testing who need concrete, method-focused insight into environmental stress cracking.

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