Environmental Control Unit for Damage Control Suit System

Abstract

The Navy Clothing and Textile Research Unit (NCTRU) has developed an Environmental Control Unit (ECU) for a life support system which was designed primarily for shipboard operations, such as damage control, rescue, and engineroom use, particularly during shutdown periods. The purpose of the ECU is to control the environment within a fully enclosed, impermeable Damage Control Suit (DCS). This ECU uses wet ice in finned canisters for cooling purposes. Closed circuit, forced ventilation is effected with a battery powered fan. An easily replaceable chemical pack containing lithium hydroxide and potassium superoxide provides for carbon dioxide removal and replenishment of oxygen. A highly efficient oxygen-sensing warning device constantly monitors oxygen level within the suit.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0749025

Entities

People

  • George M . Orner
  • Norman F. Audet

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Temperature
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Clothing
  • Cooling
  • Environment
  • Greenhouse Effect
  • Heat Energy
  • High Pressure
  • Hydroxides
  • Life Support Systems
  • Removal
  • Respiration
  • Superoxides
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Textiles
  • Wind
  • Wind Velocity

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  • Materials Science