Naslov
Prototype Heat Attenuation Vest

Autori
Reischl, U. ; Ravindra, G. ; Mijović, B. ; Skenderi, Z.

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Radovi u zbornicima skupova, cjeloviti rad (in extenso), znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Proceedings of 3rd International Professional and Scientific Conference on Occupational Safety and Health / Vučinić, Jovan - Karlovac : Veleučilište u Karlovcu, 2010, 1-8

ISBN
978-953-7343-40-8

Skup
3rd International Professional and Scientific Conference on Occupational Safety and Health

Mjesto i datum
Zadar, Hrvatska, 22.09.2010. - 25.09.2010

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Predavanje

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Heat stress; Infrared radiation; Heat attenuation vest; Thermal manikin

Sažetak
Solar heat radiation can impose significant heat stress on persons working outdoors. A prototype light-weight vest was developed which can offer protection to agricultural workers and constructions workers exposed to high levels of solar radiation. The prototype vest was tested using a laboratory based thermal manikin which was exposed to controlled heat radiation intensity levels. The tests showed that a vest including 3.2 cm spacers can reduce heat gain by 30% without imposing a significant corresponding insulation heat gain. The thermal cross-over point for such a vest was lowest in comparison to others tested. Commercial development of such a vest for use by agricultural workers and construction workers in hot solar environments is encouraged.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Tekstilna tehnologija

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