Effective September 30, 2010, a DOT Order put into place the Engineering and Research Division. One role of this Division is to perform engineering, scientific and radiological research, review and analysis functions involved in developing regulatory documents on the packaging, hazardous analysis, classification and transportation of all hazardous materials. Over a period of years, reports have been prepared to support the safety mission of the Office of Hazardous Materials Safety. This page provides a list of reports that have been prepared for research, analysis and evaluations purposes.
Research into Cold Conditioning of IBCs, Phase 2 – Pre-chilled Liquid
This R&D project to evaluate the ASTM guides from recent years was completed during Phase 1. The principles and methods covered in those guides were in part used to develop the research plan employed by LOGSA.
For technical question contact Benjamin Moore or Mark Toughiry.
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Composite Cylinder Life Extension Research Project (June 20, 2014)
This research and development (R&D) project was initiated to assess the risk associated by using the SCBA composite cylinders (DOT FRP-1 and CFFC) at the Municipal Fire Stations beyond their 15 year service life.
Inspection Procedure for Inspection of DOT/TC cylinder Mounting Threads (Oct. 12, 2007)
Basic guidelines for the inspection and evaluation of DOT/TC cylinder (tube) mounting threads with outside diameter greater than or equal 18.
Metallurgical Evaluation of Anhydrous Ammonia Cargo Tank (Nurse Tank) (June 20, 2007)
The report is result of a failure analysis and metallurgical analysis of a cargo tank (commonly known as a Nurse Tank). The Nurse Tank failed in service from a cracked head. The purpose of this project was to determine the crack initiation site (CIS) and the cause of the tank failure.
Basic Requirements for Fully Wrapped Carbon-Fiber Reinforced Aluminum Lined Cylinders (Mar. 1, 2007)
This is the basis requirements (standard) by OHM for design, construction and manufacturing fully wrapped carbon-fiber reinforced cylinders (CFFC).
Metallurgical Evaluation / Analysis Reports (June 20, 2007)
The purpose of this project was to determine chemical and metallurgical characteristics of the DOT-3-AA seamless steel cylinder with a pin hole leak on the sidewall, initial point of fracture, and possible cause of leak.
Technical Support Relating to Gas Cylinders Design, Operation and Re-qualification (Nov. 1, 2002)
Summary of technical evaluation and comparison for the UN Model Regulations pertaining to design, operation, inspection and requalification of gas cylinders.
Evaluation of Nondestructive Examination for Re-qualification Of Composite Gas (Sept. 30, 2002)
This Research and Development (R&D) project has been performed to evaluate several NDE methods based on their potential ability to detect common flaws such as impact damage in composite gas cylinders.
DOT Specification 3AL Cylinders (Sept. 1, 2000)
The report on Nondestructive Inspection of High Pressure Aluminum Gas Cylinders covers current safety issues and testing recommendations related to high pressure aluminum and aluminum composite hoop-wrapped cylinders made of the 6351-T6 aluminum alloy.
DOT FRP-2 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3HW Composite Cylinders (Jan. 14, 1987)
This is the basis requirements (standard) by OHM for design, construction and manufacturing Hoop wrapped Fiber Reinforced Composite (HW) Cylinders (FRP-2).
DOT FRP-1 Standard, Basic Requirements For Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3FC Composite Cylinders (Feb. 17, 1987)
This is the basis requirements (standard) by OHM for design, construction and manufacturing fully wrapped Fiber Reinforced Plastic Type 3FC Composite Cylinders (FRP-1).
Technical Reports/ Failure Analysis
- http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/reports/technical
- http://www.phmsa.dot.gov/hazmat/library/reports