ACCUMULATION OF STATIC ELECTRICITY ON ARCTIC CLOTHING,
Abstract
Electrostatic voltages and capacitance on active men wearing various arctic clothing assemblies were measured at temperatures ranging from 5 to -43 C. Although there is an increase of electrostatic charges on arctic clothing assemblies with a decrease in ambient temper ature, the stored energy calculations indicate there is no danger of igniting explosive gas-air mixtures due to a discharge of the electrostatic charges under normal conditions. A hazard may exist, however, if a person rapidly removes his outer jacket while working outside in a hazardous gas-air mixture. Also, a definite buildup of electrostatic charges above the critical thresh old for igniting a concentrated gas-air mixture by an electrostatic discharge exists when a person working out-of-doors comes in and removes his parka or wool shirt without first properly grounding himself. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0412781
Entities
People
- James H. Veghte
- Walter W. Millard