Naslov
Engineering Materials for the Improvement of Thermal Comfort During Immersion

Autori
Potočić Matković, Vesna Marija ; Salopek Čubrić, Ivana ; Čubrić, Goran

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Abstract Book 3rd International Conference on Science Ecology and Technology (ICONSETE 2017) / Uslu, Ugur - Konya : Selçuk University, 2017, 125-125

ISBN
978-605-2338-03-2

Skup
3rd International Conference on Science Ecology and Technology (ICONSETE 2017)

Mjesto i datum
Rim, Italija, 14.08.2017. - 16.08.2017

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
Textile, neoprene, thermography, comfort

Sažetak
A wetsuit is a garment worn by divers, surfers, windsurfers, canoeists, and others engaged in different water sports. Considering the characteristics, such suits must be soft, elastic, of high tensile strength, strong tear resistance and with optimal thermal protection. In this investigation, thermography is used to measure changes in upper body temperature of divers wearing thick neoprene diving suit. According to the results, highest body skin temperature before immersion was recorded in central upper chest body zone, then in left and right upper chest. Highest temperature drop was recorded in the first 5 minutes of immersion in water, especially in a zone of neck. After 25 min of immersion, lowest skin temperature was recorded in the zone of neck and it was 17% lower than before immersion. The outcomes of research will facilitate the process of designing wetsuits in order to increase/decrease thermal insulation in the zones that are identified and finally to maintain optimal thermal comfort.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

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