Hypergolic Propellants and Safety, Hazards

The following reports are available at open domain in pdf format. One can download them freely by clicking on 'View PDF File' link under each titles. 1. Analysis of Possible Explosions at Kennedy Space Center Due to Spontaneous Ignition of Hypergolic Propellants Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 5.6 MB] Author: Brown, Stephen Publication Year: 2010

2. A Summary of NASA and USAF Hypergolic Propellant Related Spills and Fires Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 36.8 MB] Author: Nufer, Brian M. Report/Patent Number: NASA/TP-2009-214769 Publication Year: 2009

3. Mitigating Problems in Measuring Hypergolic Fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 317 KB] Publication Year: 2008

4. Development of an advanced rocket propellant handler's suit Online Source: Only Abstract  doi:10.1016/S0094-5765(01)00122-9 Author: Doerr, D. F. Publication Year: 2001

5. Sample Diluter for Detecting Hypergolic Propellants and other Toxic or Hazardous Gases Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 492 KB] Author: Barile, R. G.; Hodge, T. R.; Meneghelli, B. J.; Gursky, R.; Lueck, D. E. Publication Year: 1997 Accession Number: 97N19383

6. Techniques for the remote monitoring of hypergolic propellant leaks Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 802 KB] Author: Ricca, P. M. Publication Year: 1966 Report/Patent Number: NASA-TM-X-57519, GP-220

7. The Application of Software Safety to the Constellation Program Launch Control System Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 19.0 MB] Author: Kania, James; Hill, Janice Publication Year: 2011

8. Hypergolic Propellants: The Handling Hazards and Lessons Learned from Use Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 56.7 MB] Author: Nufer, Brian Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-045R

9. Incorporation of alpha-Ketoglutaric Acid as a Fixed Bed Scrubber Media for the Neutralization of Hydrazine Family Hypergolic Fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 6.10 MB] Author: DeVor, R. W.; Santiago-Maldonado, E.; Parkerson, J. K. Publication Year: 2010 Report/Patent Number: KSC-2010-275 10.   Human exposure limits to hypergolic fuels Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 664 KB] Author: Garcia, H. D.; James, J. T.; Limero, T. F. Publication Year: 1992 11. Handbook on hypergolic propellant discharges and disposal Online Source: Click to View PDF File [PDF Size: 12.7 MB] Author: Bowman, T. E.; Sivik, H. E.; Thomas, J. J. Publication Year: 1977 Report/Patent Number: NASA-CR-166826, DD-MDD-41