Technology Name: Oxygasoline Torch

Demonstration Name:Carbon Steel 1, 1,75, 2, 4.5 in Thick | Demonstrated on: 9/23/1996
Demonstration Site: Applied Research Center (formerly HCET)

Demo Objective

To assess the benefits that may be derived from using the innovative Petrogem oxy-gasoline torch as an alternative to the baseline oxy-acetylene torch for the dismantlement and size reduction of metallic D&D debris

Demo Results

The oxy-gasoline torch oxidizes the metal 100% to a granular slag that is blown from the cut. In addition, gasoline vapor is four times as dense as acetylene vapor and continues burning down the cutting jet for a longer distance than acetyleneThe Petrogen oxy-gasoline torch is a mature technology that performed exceedingly well during FEMP demonstration. The oxy-gasoline torch outperformed the baseline technology (oxy-acetylene torch) for thickness greater than 0.5 inches.

Pictures

	Close up of worker cutting metal with an Oxigasoline torch
	Cross-section of a carbon steel beam up to three inches thick, after being cut with the Oxy-gasolin
	Oxy-gasoline Torch being used to segment a process tank constructed of 2-inch thick carbon steel.

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