An Investigation Into Simple Methods of Reducing the Temperature in Tarpaulin Covered Stores.

Abstract

An investigation of a number of simple methods of reducing the temperature in stacks of ammunition boxes, covered by tarpaulins and exposed to the sun, has shown that supporting the tarpaulin away from the stack and allowing free air flow around the stack was more effective than any other method tried. This treatment gave temperatures inside the stack that were close to that of the ambient air. The experimental design and method of analysis gave significant results rapidly and with a minimum of effort. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA081838

Entities

People

  • Barry T. Murrell
  • Gerald L. Long
  • John A. Mcrae

Organizations

  • Defence Science and Technology Group

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Flow
  • Air Gaps
  • Ammunition
  • Australia
  • Data Science
  • Department Of Defense
  • Engineering
  • Experimental Design
  • Flow
  • Information Science
  • Laminates
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Testing
  • Security
  • Solar Radiation
  • Standards

Readers

  • Database Systems and Applications
  • Electrochemical Engineering/ Fuel Cell Technologies
  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.