Knowing how to properly select materials and handle products for oxygen service is critical. The rigorous demands for safety and quality control are especially important as the risk of combustion and fire are greatly increased when dealing with oxygen enriched systems.
In this Tech Talk, you will learn about the hazards and solutions when dealing with oxygen systems and service, as well as the various Swagelok and third-party products available for use with them.
In this 30 minute (plus Q and A) tech talk, Dr. Robert (Bob) Bianco will discuss:
Background on Oxygen ApplicationsCleanliness Requirements
Regulatory Requirements for Oxygen Service
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Bob is a materials expert and technical lead for Swagelok’s Additive Manufacturing Program. Prior to joining Swagelok, Bob worked at Goodrich’s (now Collins Aerospace Systems) Materials and Simulation Technical Centre, where he held positions of increasing responsibility culminating as the Manager of Materials and Process R&D before his departure. He led a group of scientists and engineers to advance the state-of-the-art materials and their processes for the aerospace industry. Bob earned a B.S., M.S., and PhD. in Metallurgical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an Engineering and Technology Management Certificate from Caltech’s Industrial Relations Centre. Dr. Bianco’s technical background and expertise includes additive manufacturing, process metallurgy, high-temperature structural materials, materials characterization, failure analyses/investigations, and surface modifications. Bob has authored or co-authored 16 US/world-wide patents and over 20 technical articles.
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