Title page for E-project-042606-154612

Project Type MQP

Submission date 2006-04-26

Authors
Andrew D Ellison, ME
Timothy M. Groch, ME
Beth A Higgins, ME
Mark T Verrochi, ME

URN E-project-042606-154612

Title Thermal Manikin Testing of Fire Fighter Ensembles

Advisor
Barnett, Jonathan Ross, FP

Availability unrestricted

Abstract
Fire testing criteria was developed for an existing fire fighter clothing evaluation facility designed by previous WPI projects. To accommodate full ensembles, a new manikin suspension system was constructed. Laboratory instrumentation was updated to facilitate refined data collection and allow for additional sensors provided by NCTRF. A series of calibration analyses were conducted on the instrumentation to compare with results from past experiments. Recommendations defining ensemble failure were compiled based on prototype testing of US Navy and Australian protective clothing.

Files
JRB0501.pdf

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Project Type	MQP
Submission date	2006-04-26
Authors	Andrew D Ellison, ME Timothy M. Groch, ME Beth A Higgins, ME Mark T Verrochi, ME
URN	E-project-042606-154612
Title	Thermal Manikin Testing of Fire Fighter Ensembles
Advisor	Barnett, Jonathan Ross, FP
Availability	unrestricted
Abstract Fire testing criteria was developed for an existing fire fighter clothing evaluation facility designed by previous WPI projects. To accommodate full ensembles, a new manikin suspension system was constructed. Laboratory instrumentation was updated to facilitate refined data collection and allow for additional sensors provided by NCTRF. A series of calibration analyses were conducted on the instrumentation to compare with results from past experiments. Recommendations defining ensemble failure were compiled based on prototype testing of US Navy and Australian protective clothing.
Files	JRB0501.pdf