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Why does an oxy acetylene torch work better than a single tank acetylene torch?
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∙ 8y ago
acetylene torches can burnhotter than propane because the fuel is of a higher octane propane can be used for some cutting outfits. its more cost friendly because propane burns slower. in the case of a scrap job where you are trying to profit propane is the best for cutting both propane and acetylene are used with oxygen to accelerate the temperatures at which they burn allowing either to cut threw metal. there are other alternatives such as mapp gas which is a type of purified propizzle. bza10b@aol.com PYRO-TECH engineer
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agooxyacetelyne burns at 6000 degrees or so. Pure oxygen, instead of air, is used to increase the flame temperature to allow localized melting of the workpiece material (e.g. steel) in a room environment. Oxygen supports the combustion of acetylene.
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∙ 12y agobecause propane is an even burning gas and is easier to make more or less concentrated
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Can a propane regulator be used with an acetylene tank?
yes it can but apparently isn't ideal. we run acetylene regs on our propane torch.
Can you cut empty helium gas tank without any dangere?
Yes, helium is completely inert and using a cutting torch will not be a problem.
What is oxygen gas cylinder volume and pressure?
Depends on its size. people with breathing problems have a small portable oxygen tank, hospitals may have a very large tank for the whole hospital, welders have an intermediate size tank for oxy-acetylene torches.
What better fuel alcohol or wax?
Alcohol is better because it is liquid and easily may be pour in a container as a tank of Vachel and it can be prepared easily on large scale.
Is the content in a propane tank a mixture?
Propane itself is a single compound, but the gas inside a consumer propane tank is a mixture of propane and an oderant (smelly compound) such as ethanethiol or thiophene so you can smell when there's a leak or the gas has been left on.
Can a propane regulator be used with an acetylene tank?
yes it can but apparently isn't ideal. we run acetylene regs on our propane torch.
What are the Oxygen-acetylene welding equipments?
Oxygen tank, Acetylene tank, regulators for each tank, hoses, a torch, and a striker. Check valves are also a good idea if they're not already installed.
Explain oxy- acetylene welding process?
Oxygen and acetylene tanks feed into your torch. When opened, the gases will mix in a chamber in the torch, then flow out of the torch tip. Using a spark lighter, they will ignite causing a flame. This flame can be adjusted to a neutral flame by moving the knobs on the tank regulators.
How do you torch a cooper pipe in an air conditioning system?
If installing or replacing a copper line on an AC unit you must 'braze' the line with an acetylene and air tank mixture. Use 10 psig on the O2 tank and 5 psig on the acetylene tank. You will need a need a 'neutral' flame. You can not get enough heat by using a propane torch. You will need enough heat to melt the 5% silver solder.
How many pounds per square inch in an acetylene tank?
In a new acetylene tank that is full there is 250 psi
What state of matter is Acetylene in the cylinder under pressure?
Acetylene is different from most gasses in a tank. An acetylene tank is not hollow- it contains a porous material (think of a hard sponge) that is saturated with liquid acetone. When acetylene is pumped into the tank under pressure, it dissolves in the liquid. This is similar to how carbon dioxide dissolves in a soda (in a bottle or an) under pressure. While in the tank, it is mainly in a liquid.
Is it safe to use an acetylene tank that has not been used in about 10 years?
If there is pressure in the tank it may be possible to use it. If not I wouldn't recommend it. In the tank there are blocks of material and Acetone. These absorb the Acetylene allowing it to be charged to 300 PSI. If the Acetone (it is in liquid form) has leaked out the Acetylene could explode if the cylinder is recharged. Acetylene pressure is RED LINED at 35PSI.
How many regulators are there on an oxyacetylene welder?
There are 2. One for the Oxygen tank and one for the Acetylene tank.
Imagine that you have a 6.50 gas tank and a 4.50 gas tank You need to fill one tank with oxygen and the other with acetylene to use in conjunction with your welding torch If you fill the larger tank?
The cost to ride on a ferry is $5.00 per vehicle and driver with an additional cost of 50 cents per passenger. If the charge to get on the ferry is $6.50, how many people were in the vehicle?
What is the material that comes out when a acetylene tank is laid down too long?
That would be acetone.
A 75.0L steel tank at 20.00 degree C contains acetylene gas C2H2 at a pressure of 1.39atm Assuming ideal behavior how many grams of acetylene are in the tank?
=26 x (pressure in kpa times 75.0)/(8.31 x 293)
How to lite a mobile home hot water tank?
Blow torch.
